50 Best Cafes near Darien

“The best coffee shop in southern CT. Really your only option for properly curated and prepared espresso and tea between New Haven and NYC.

If you have gotten used to proper third wave coffee in NYC, within Fairfield County, don’t waste your time anywhere else.“

“5 out of 5 hands down! The atmosphere is awesome, the staff are wonderful and the food... BOMB. The Katsu Chicken sandwich is my favorite! They also have ready to go cold salads, sandwiches, juices and small snacks which makes a quick stop easy, efficient and healthy!“

“Been a customer for about 18 years - since opened. Salads, soups and sandwiches are the best! Always consistently fresh with high quality ingredients.Great selection of gifts and home decor.Awesome staff at the cafe counter and in the shop. One of the best run small businesses I have experienced in Fairfield County.“

“I go there to write and meet my friends“

“Everything is always perfect at Panera except for the napkins at this one. It must be the franchise holder who is withholding the napkins. unfortunately, no Panera on that I’m a member of sip club. So I have to order on the app. I Even wrote Panera about it and they didn’t even respond. But the free cinnamon bun they gave me was delicious.
One thing that I would like to understand“

“When they do it right a lot of their baked goods can be pretty good but sadly they are often over baked and dry. They have struggled to keep consistent staff and several of the new staff don't seem to listen to your order. Sandy is amazing, friendly and courteous. I will often let other people go ahead just to ensure she is the one helping me.“

“Delicious bagels, coffee, sandwiches and play area for kids.“

“Great way to spend an afternoon. The food at the Cafe is amazing, staff there is friendly and knowledgeable. Art space is gorgeous!“

“Wonderful cuisine by Chef Ben Freemole ! The place is delightful, the perfect escape after a busy day in the city. Will be back!!“

“All I can say is wow!!! This place has it all. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner they have something my heart desires. I highly recommend coming in for any craving you have at any time of the day. Service is amazing! Run by an Italian family that knows the way to your heart. Whether it’s coffee or wine, croissants, cannolis, paninis or pasta !!!! You need to try it out“

“5 out of 5 hands down! The atmosphere is awesome, the staff are wonderful and the food... BOMB. The Katsu Chicken sandwich is my favorite! They also have ready to go cold salads, sandwiches, juices and small snacks which makes a quick stop easy, efficient and healthy!“

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The Granola Bar is THE place to go for exciting, healthy and vibrant dishes that are on a whole different level than your average deli. The prices are a bit high in comparison but you get what you pay for. Whether you are vegetarian, paleo, keto or even on the “See Food” diet like me, the wonderful and charismatic staff are always willing to work with your food needs, preferences, allergies etc. From fresh warming granola to delicious eggs, Nutella coffees, wraps, sandwiches, Nutella Coffees, organic teas, deserts and and Nutella coffees, this place will satisfy your every nutritional need. And did I mention they have Nutella Lattes, Iced Coffees and more!!!!!!! They are open for pickup, delivery(via Uber Eats) and curbside takeout. DEFINITELY INDULGE IN THE GRANOLA BAR, located on Post Rd East in Westport“

“Enjoyed a delicious lunch on the patio. Quiche Lorraine was excellent. Service was delightful.“

“Steps away from a beautiful view of the Norwalk river and conveniently next to the local gym, it’s our favorite post workout weekend breakfast/ brunch spot. Delicious coffee, pastries and the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito are fantastic!“

“Soooo nice to have a different shop offering. Just so much to look at and choices for new culinary adventures. The pre made items are really good.“

“Had great breakfast and great coffee“

“Great food and atmosphere. The staff was awesome!!!!“

“Superb in-house roasted coffees, wonderful staff, comfortable setting. ...And the only place to be on C&C Sundays!“

“Food was awesome the homemade meal for lunch the rice and beans and steak had a amazing taste and the owners are so humble my favorite place now good luck guys“

“Number one the customer service received is always immaculate! The staff is extremely friendly, welcoming and next the food is amazing! Whatever they put in their simple chicken and potatoes with rice special is to die for! No complaints whatsoever, if you’re in the area don’t hesitate to place an order!“

“One of our favorite places We always stop in for lunch when we’re in the area. Everything is always very fresh and staff is friendly and professional“

“We tried their pizza for the first time. Ordered a margarita pizza. It was delicious and unbelievably fresh and the dough was incredible. We’ve tried most pizza places in our area. This was definitely the best“

“Wonderful place. It was our first time today and thoroughly impressed. I love the freshness that I smell as I walk through the door and as I tasted my drink, it was delicious. The young lady at the counter was also very helpful. My wife and I look forward to going back. Oh, by the way, the banana bread is delicious also??“

“My boyfriend got me a cooking class as a gift here and it was so much fun! The class we signed up for was a four course meal, including Zuppa Toscana, Gnudi Pomodoro, Pollo Milanese, and Nutella Bomboloni. Not only did they teach us how to make these recipes, but also some general kitchen etiquette and techniques, so we really felt like (somewhat) professionals by the end of the class.

It was an intimate class, only us and one other couple so we were able to work together to prepare the food rather quickly. The food turned out delicious. They also have a wine, beer and cocktail menu to order from.

To go containers were provided as well because it is a lot of food made! I highly recommend a class — they told us they host birthday parties, as well as competition for other chefs that you could attend and judge too.“

“I LOVE gg&joes!!! I go there at least once a week, and the service and food are fantastic. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious. Any time I bring friends or family to Westport, I always take them to gg&joes! My personal favorite is the gg&joe acai bowl!“

“Tutto molto buono e posto gradevole“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars, only thing I would change is the hours. Wish they were open more!“

“Yeah it is a cafe where you are captive in the aquarium, but we thought our food was very good considering we had low expectations. The clam chowder was delicious and our daughter enjoyed her Mac and cheese kids meal. Food is pricey because you’re stuck in the aquarium with little other options available but at least we felt it was decent.“

“Amazing food, drink and service“

“VIP is the place to be and love the people here, food and drinks are heavenly sent..just delicious

Vegetarian options: Japchae Noodles, Mung Bean Pancake, Veggie spring rolls, vermicelli salad, Tofu Summer roll, Tofu vermicelli salad

Kid-friendliness: Cool atmosphere and super friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy accessable“

“Smaller and a bit different of a vibe than other Panera’s — more white and less wood. Service was good but the parking lot was tight. My GPS told me to go in the back entrance to the lot which was confusing since it’s on the far corner from that back entrance and there isn’t room to turn around in the lot.Might want to be ready to get your food to go here rather than dining in.“

“nicely decorated, we had a delicious chai latte and chocolatey cafe mocha“

“always a smile to greet you with your order“

“great food, location and service“

“Went there for the first time today with a friend and had a great time! Good food, great atmosphere and Paola is a sweetheart!! Def going back soon!!“

“Great food!!!!!! Nice specials Homemade food you can taste the difference from that frozen food.“

“Unassuming place, personal attention from owners of this family-owned business. Huevos rancheros and everything else was delicious. Including grilled chicken and pancakes (with a mound of mango) for kids, Huge portions. Inexpensive. Love it. Will go back for dinner next time.“

“This place is a true gem!!! The at home feel with high end food feel! A place with a mission. The non profit bakery has the most delicious options perfect with a fresh cup of coffee on a fall day outside on the porch. The chef made a perfect breakfast sandwich!!! Much respect and kudos. This is a place I’ll be back very often!“

“Atmosphere is great. Wonderful place to chill or work. Teams can meet here too. Came by myself and was happy with service and atmosphere. Ordered croissant hand and cheese, pain au chocolat and latte. Food and coffee are ok. Not bad. Not great. Overall I will still come.“

“Never once had an issue with my orders or food quality, they’ve always been correct and made well. Staff is either quiet and pleasant or extremely nice from my experiences. Recently I picked up an order that was incorrect and before I even opened the bag they called me to let me know and to get me the right order.“

“Stopped in for a strawberry banana smoothie, 5 stars! Great service, great friendly atmosphere, and workers very knowledgeable about the product! Will be returning!“

“We just had lunch at Elvira's today. The sandwiches were DELICIOUS. I had the hot dog with sauerkraut and onions, my sister had the portabella mushrooms and mozzarella sandwich, my husband had BLT and my brother-in-law had tuna salad. Crunchy onion rings and Joey's famous fries were super good. Everything was delicious. It was easy to order on line and our "server" Sam treated us like family. Great service, easy to order, the food was yummy and we ate it by the beach. What could be better?“

“My fiancé and I come here once per weekend to get coffee and breakfast and see our favorite employees, Angie, Maddy & Gary. These folks make it such a great way to start the weekend/morning and the coffee and food are always great! Would highly recommend checking this spot out if you are in town looking for a great start to your day.“

“Great food and atmosphere. The staff was awesome!!!!“

“Their coffee is super awesome! I love it.“

“Love the LA Fit wrap, of course on a habanero tortilla. Great soups, too. All around a great option for a quick lunch.“

“My favorite venue to offer my Intuitive Tarot readings. Owned by lovely people, who know how to create a tranquil and inspiring environment. Great food, great art, great gifts!“