Early Bird Cafe
86 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield
(203) 438-1395
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Early Bird Breakfast Panini
Eggs Bacon Fries and Toast
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Grits
Side Orders
White Toast
Greek Yogurt Parfait
With granola, blueberries, and strawberries.
Homemade Muffins
Apple, blueberry, corn, cranberry, and early bird.
Bagel
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Rye Toast
Wheat Toast
Sourdough, Portuguese and 7 Grain Toast
Raisin Toast
Hard Roll
Thomas English Muffin
Corned Beef Hash
Scrapple
Homefries
Bacon, Ham and Link Sausage
Sweet Sausage
Hot Italian Sausage
Kielbasa
Canadian Bacon
Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit
Cream of Wheat with Fresh Fruit
Grits
Grits with Cheese
Sliced Tomato
1/2 Grapefruit
Fresh Fruit Salad
Cold Cereal
Cold Cereal with Fruit
Oatmeal
Cream of Wheat
House Specials
Eggs Benedict
Thomas English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, two poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Served with fries.
Early Bird Breakfast Panini
Scrambled eggs, sweet Italian sausage, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese. Served with fries.
The Hungryman
Small juice. Coffee or tea, one slice of French toast or one pancake, two eggs cooked any style, one bacon strip, one slice of ham, one sausage link, fries, and an assortment of mini muffin.
Stuffed Portuguese French Toast
Two sliced of Portuguese sweet bread stuffed with warm peaches and cream cheese. Topped with strawberry sauce.
Scrapple
Philadelphia style scrapple, three eggs cooked any style, fries, and toast.
Early Bird Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, bacon, onions, tomatoes, Cheddar Jack cheese, side of salsa, and sour cream. Served with fries.
Herbed Scrambled Eggs
Three scrambled eggs, marjoram, chervil, parsley, coarse black pepper. Served with toast and fries.
Fruited French Toast
Three slices of French toast. Topped with an assortment of fruit and whipped cream.
Egg Plates, Omelets, and Sandwiches
Eggs Any Style
Served with toast and jelly.
Buttermilk Pancakes and French Toast
Sliver Dollar Pancakes
Pancake
Mickey Mouse Pancake
Served with a smiley face made with chocolate chips.
Minnie Mouse Pancake
Served with a smiley face made with chocolate chips.
Belgian Waffle
Belgian Waffle with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream
Vermont Pure Maple Syrup
The Godfather Omelet
Sweet Italian sausage roast peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
The Godmother Omelet
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese. Topped with hollandaise sauce. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Denver Omelet
Bacon, ham, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, Cheddar Jack cheese, side of salsa, and sour. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Veggie Omelet
Onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, and spinach. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Spinach Florentine Omelet
Spinach, bacon, onions, Swiss cheese. Topped with hollandaise sauce. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Meat Lover's Omelet
Bacon, ham, sausage, and American cheese. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Western Omelet
Ham, onions, and green peppers. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
The Farmer's Omelet
Ham, bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, and American cheese. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Greek Omelet
Feta cheese, black olives, and onions. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Mexican Omelet
Green peppers, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and Cheddar cheese. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
All Fresh Omelet
Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes. Made with three eggs. Served with fries and toast.
Early Bird Breakfast Specials
Bowl of Breakfast Quiona
Almond milk, granola, coconut flakes, and fresh blueberries.
Steak and Eggs
Two eggs any style, fries, and toast.
Vanilla Custard Crepes
Warm vanilla custard and bananas. Topped with a strawberry sauce.
Pancake Tacos
Two pancake tacos with scrambled eggs, Cheddar Jack, and choice of bacon or sausage.
Nutella Crepes
With Nutella and banana. Topped with a chocolate sauce.
Lump Crab Cake Benedict
Two poached eggs served on two crab cake patties. Topped with hollandaise sauce and side of fries.
Quinoa Benedict
Quinoa and black bean veggie burger patties. Topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with fries.
Smoked Salmon Benedict
English muffin topped with nova salmon, two poached eggs, asparagus, and hollandaise sauce. Served with fries.
Potato Pancake Benedict
Potato pancakes topped with thin sliced ham, two poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Served with fries.
Judy's Biscuits and Gravy
Two eggs any style, fresh biscuits topped with signature sausage gravy.
Fried Chicken and Waffle
Signature Belgian waffle. Topped with fried chicken. Served with a side of gravy or butter and syrup.
Crabmeat Oscar Omelet
Lump crabmeat, asparagus, Swiss cheese. Topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with fries and toast.
Smoked Salmon and Scallion Omelet
Cream cheese with fries and toast.
Low Calorie Scramble
Three egg whites scrambled with fresh baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and over smoked salmon. Served with a large English muffin.
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Warm Apples
Avocado and Ham Scramble
Three eggs scrambled, fresh avocado chunks, diced ham, and melted Cheddar Jack cheese. Served with fries.
Country Breakfast
Two eggs any style, ham steak, a cup of grits, home fries, and toast.
Tex Mex Omelet
Roasted corn, bacon, sauteed onions, green peppers, roasted red peppers, hot Italian sausage, and goat cheese. Served with fries and toast.
Garden Omelet
Julienne style zucchini, squash, carrots, sauteed with a hint of garlic, Swiss cheese. Served with fries and toast.
Egg, Bean and Chorizo Burrito
Salsa and sour cream. Served with fries.
Mexican Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs any style, beans, chorizo, and corn tortillas. Served with a side of salsa verde.
Philly Cheese Steak Omelet
Steak, onions, peppers, and Cheddar Jack cheese. Served with fries and toast.
Bacon Egg and Cheese on French Toast
Two fried eggs, three strips of crisp bacon and melted American cheese. Served on signature French toast with a side of fries.
Belgium Waffle
Topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Belgium Waffle
Served with fries.
Banana Nutella Pancakes
Stuffed Portuguese French Toast
Two slices of Portuguese sweet bread stuffed with warm peaches and cream cheese. Topped with strawberry sauce.
Beverages
Lemonade
Seasonal.
Coffee
Tea
Decaf Coffee
Decaf Tea
Hot Herbal Tea
Hot Chocolate
With whipped cream.
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Soda
Milk
Chocolate Milk
Vanilla Egg Cream
Chocolate Egg Cream
Vanilla Milk Shake
Chocolate Milk Shake
Strawberry Milk Shake
Apple Juice
Cranberrry Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Tomato Juice
Pineapple Juice
V-8 Juice
Orange Juice
Appetizers
Fried Mozzarella
Two fried mozzarella patties sliced in half. Served with marinara sauce.
Garlic Bread Parmesan
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, tomato, and roasted red peppers.
Cheese and Tomato Quesadilla
Served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Loaded Potato Skins
Fresh baked potato sliced in half and topped with melted Cheddar Jack cheese and crisp bacon. Served with sour cream.
Bacon Cheese Fries
Fresh and hot fries. Topped with melted Cheddar Jack cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
Fried Clam Strips
Crispy fried clams. Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
Early Bird Nachos Supreme
Grilled chicken, salsa, jalapenos, melted Cheddar Jack cheese, side of sour cream, and guacamole.
Side Orders
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Sliced Tomatoes
Cole Slaw
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Vegetables
Sauteed Vegetables
Scoop of Chicken Salad
Scoop of Tuna Salad
Scoop of Egg Salad
Cottage Cheese
Salads
Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad
Fresh spinach topped with fried goat cheese, red onions, tomatoes, and pears.
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, black olives, and choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and tomatoes.
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and tomatoes.
Seasonal Salad
Mixed greens topped with freshly sliced strawberries, apples, pears, mango, dried cranberries, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese. Served with raspberry vinaigrette.
Crispy Salad
Mixed greens topped with crispy chicken, bacon, tomatoes, shredded Cheddar Jack cheese. Served with choice of dressing.
Chef Salad
Romaine lettuce, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and choice of dressing.
Tuna Salad Plate
With cottage cheese, tomato, lettuce, and slaw.
Chicken Salad Plate
With cottage cheese, tomato, lettuce, and slaw.
Egg Salad Plate
With cottage cheese, tomato, lettuce, and slaw.
Diet Plate Special Salad
Mixed fresh fruit and cottage cheese on a bed of lettuce.
Homemade Soups
Soup Du Jour
Chowder Soup
Award Winning Chili Soup
Topped with melted Cheddar and onions.
Crock of French Onion Soup
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Sandwiches
Hot Dog
With sauerkraut. Served with pickles and cole slaw.
Hamburger
1/4 lb. Served with pickles and cole slaw.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
American, Cheddar, or Swiss. Served with pickles and cole slaw.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon
American, Cheddar, or Swiss. Served with pickles and coleslaw.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Ham
American, Cheddar, or Swiss. Served with pickles and coleslaw.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato
American, Cheddar, or Swiss. Served with pickles and cole slaw.
BLT Sandwich
Served with pickles and coleslaw.
Roast Beef, Turkey and Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served with pickles and coleslaw.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Served with pickles and coleslaw.
Egg Salad Sandwich
Served with pickles and coleslaw.
Burger Special
Hamburger Deluxe
Lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Hamburger Deluxe with Cheese
Lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Bacon and Cheddar Burger
Crisp bacon and two slices of Cheddar cheese. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
BBQ Burger
Cheddar Jack cheese, jalapeno slices, crispy onions, tomato, lettuce, and Texas style barbecue. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Bacon and Blue Burger
Melted crumbled blue cheese and crisp bacon. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Mushroom Burger
Sauteed mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Patty Melt Burger
Swiss cheese and onions on grilled rye bread. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
Chili Cheddar Burger
Chili, raw onion, and melted Cheddar Jack cheese. Served with French fries and coleslaw.
House Specials
House Chicken Panini
Fresh portabella mushrooms, baby spinach, roasted red peppers. and melted mozzarella. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Grilled Vegetable Panini
Melted Swiss, zucchini, yellow squash, portabella mushrooms, red onions. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Black and Blue Panini
Sliced roast beef, melted blue cheese, caramelized onions. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Reuben Sandwich
Sliced corned beef or pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing served on rye. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Rachel Sandwich
Sliced corned beef or pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing served on rye. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Turkey Reuben Sandwich
Sliced Turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Ham, turkey, melted Swiss, on French toast. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Meatloaf
With gravy on a hard roll. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Early Bird Club Sandwich
Choice of turkey, ham, roast beef, hamburger, chicken salad or tuna salad, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayonnaise. Choice of bread (3 layers), cut into quarters. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Chicken Salad BLT Wrap
Chicken salad, crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Ham and Turkey Combo Grinder
Lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese, oil, and vinegar. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Grilled on rye with tomato. Served on white, rye, or wheat with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Dinner Plates
Roast Beef Dinner
Tender sliced sirloin roast with mashed potatoes or baked potato and veggies.
Gnocchi
With marinara or meat sauce.
Pesto Gnocchi
With Italian hot sausage, asparagus, and tomato.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken
Chicken Parmesan
Fresh breaded chicken cutlet with choice of pasta or salad.
Spaghetti
With marinara or meat sauce.
Ziti
With marinara or meat sauce.
Spaghetti with Meatballs
With marinara or meat sauce.
Ziti with Meatballs
With marinara or meat sauce.
Spaghetti with Hot Italian Sausage
With marinara or meat sauce.
Ziti with Hot Italian Sausage
With marinara or meat sauce.
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
Anchovies and red pepper flakes.
Chicken Francese
Fresh sauteed boneless chicken breast with lemon white wine butter over pasta or potato and veggies.
Meat Loaf Dinner
With mashed potatoes or baked potato.
Hamburger Steak Dinner
With mashed potatoes or baked potato, fresh sauteed onions, mushrooms, and gravy.
Stuffed Chicken Breast
With mozzarella cheese and baby spinach. Topped with grilled tomato and light red roasted pepper sauce with potato and veggies.
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Recent Reviews
Nice place to sit and enjoy breakfast/brunch. The menu is really thoughtful and when I asked about it I was told it had evolved from customer favorites that had been specials. I had an amazing avocado toast that was super happy with. People were friendly. Little more pricey than a typical diner but totally get why and completely worth it.
September 2024
Who knew you could have fun when you go to a local restaurant on your own? A friend of mine said she goes to the Early Bird regularly. She sits with friends, at the same table, chats + enjoys her delish (diet approved) brunch daily. At first I didn't get it. Why would someone want to do the same thing every day? NOW I know why! Upon invitation, I joined her today: great ambiance, amazingly friendly owner (Judy), myriad mouth-watering dishes, outgoing customers, reasonably...
June 2024
Go! You'll wait, but also make a friend. The owner is a hard working woman who takes care of every one of her customer's. Here's a few more stars!It's an early bird thing, you either get it or you don't. Wonderful place!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
April 2024
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