Pros: Beautiful space!! Coffee tasted good. Good array of pastries. Cons: Customer services can improve. No welcome greeting. Had asked Barista for an iced decaf latte with almond milk and specifically asked for it not to be too sweet. She handed me a hot latte, and latte was very sweet. Cost of a small latte was over $8.50, way overpriced compared to other local cafes. I really root for local businesses around Fairfield county. As prices rise in this economy, what's intangible is the experience each customer leaves with from a business. It's vital that these businesses make sure they people that are welcoming and have the ability to listen to their customers. Hoping this gets fixed. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Nice selection of pastries to go with a beverage Clean, well lit establishment with ample seating We seized the opportunity to stop by and would stop again if in this area read more

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I ordered a large iced latte and a lemon & blueberry cookie. The latte was good but $7.25 felt a little bit expensive. Especially since was serve in what it looked like a medium size cup. The cookie was soft and delicious although I didn't taste much the lemon flavor. Overall it's a decent spot for coffee work and studying. But the prices are a little bit higher than other coffee shops. read more

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I am really not sure how many stars to give. This spot looks modern and clean with plenty of comfortable looking seats. It offers a good selection of coffees and delicious looking pastries. I really wanted to try the almond croissant. It's also dog friendly. In fact, it is so dog friendly that the gentleman taking orders behind the cash register next the pastry case was holding an adorable dog. When I saw that, I walked out. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Cute dog being held behind the counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

What a great addition to downtown Norwalk. Spacious coffee shop, plenty of seating. The cortado was great, and everything is baked in house. The carrot cake was just ok but their croissants looked awesome. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Inside mural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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It's good to see a cafe open up right on West Ave in Norwalk. This area is getting developed with luxury apartments being opened and the clientele will benefit from Cafe's. This place is right on the main road, so parking has to be right on the street which can be challenging. Inside, it is well spaced out with a counter on the right and seating's spread across and I liked the wall art. The menu is not elaborate as they focus more on Coffee and Latte's, however the prices are pretty steep all around. Positives: Location, Coffee and Service I feel the entree's can a bit of a lift as there is potential. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Nice decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Sadly, not sure I'll go back. The people were friendly, the cafe offers a large space and plenty of seating to meet someone for a coffee or do some remote work. But this small iced coffee in the photo cost $8.53. A small iced latte is listed on their menu as $5.75. I inquired about the upcharge; the guy at counter said it's because I had a flavor and oat milk. I'm all set. Coffee was good but left feeling ripped off, I'll stick to my local go-tos. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Beautiful decor and spacious cafe. The breakfast sandwich was good and prices were average. I had the avocado toast with over easy egg with greens and everything seasoning. Very good sandwich. My husband had the bacon egg and cheese sandwich and it was a big portion. My husband says the cold brew was good. read more

Amazing!! I got an iced matcha latte with oat milk and the chicken arepas, and oh my goodness it was exquisite! Somehow the matcha was even more delicious than the matcha that I got in Japan! The prices are a bit steep, but it is so worth it for the excellent service and food. Even the space is beautiful. Very well designed and put together. Definitely recommend for any matcha lovers like me. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Iced Matcha Latte With Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Found this cute cafe on a Sunday after dinner when everyplace else is closed. It's super cute and spacious and the coffees were excellent. We also had some cookies, the lemon blueberry was out of this world. read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Possibly the best espresso I've ever had ( and I drink a lot of it ). Pro Tip: you can park in the lot in the back so you don't have to pay for street parking. read more

Great experience. Passed by for the grand opening and ordered a matcha with a croissant and it was delicious. The place is so beautiful and loved the painting on the walls. The staff were also really nice. Definitely will come back read more

Carpe Diem Cafe - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This cafe is AMAZING!! From the vibe, to the friendly, welcoming staff to the very delicious coffee and treats they serve. I pop in anytime I'm in the area and it's conveniently located off I-95. Beautifully decorated too. read more

Newer spot in Norwalk. Really delicious breakfast foods and coffees. There's a wide variety to choose from. The service was great and the decor was beautiful. Give it a try! read more

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Decent food, and drinks. Cute decor. Service was slightly off. The staff were speaking behind the counter and it seemed like I was interrupting a meeting when I went to order. The drinks were wrong (one made iced instead of hot), and they forgot a pastry and when they delivered hot food, I had to ask for it. It came out cold and with no napkins or utensils. Really was excited to see this place in action but unsure if it'll be my go to. Maybe next time! read more

The place is pretty, amazing service and great foo... amazing service everything fresh and very clean

So excited to have such a wonderful place filled with kind people opening close to home! Seating was plentiful and comfortable, indoors and out. Staff kindly offered my dog (who sat outside) a "pup cup" (little bit of whipped cream) and a cup of water which was a lovely touch of hospitality on an otherwise wonderful visit. The extended hours are unique for the area and can't wait to take advantage of them! Excited to go back and see how they continue to grow and deliver fabulous experiences! read more