Stopped in here for lunch while in Fairfield. Exactly what we were looking for. Fantastic selection of sandwiches, salads wraps and tacos. We'll definitely be back! read more

A family favorite on Sunday mornings. I love taking the kids and letting the wife sleep in, while we listen to a Beatles anthology over French toast sticks. Perfection. read more

Atmosphere - Very casual and friendly. Had a guitarist playing music. He was good. Good amount of seating as well. Really cool joint. Service - I talked to the dude on the banner, he was super friendly. He wore a t-shirt and cargo shorts. Really chill dude. Food - Wraps were good, nothing extraordinary so don't come in expecting your mind to be blown. The best part is that you get to see the all the sandwiches and wraps in a window so there's no guessing as to whether or not it looks tasty. Didn't try any of the soups. Salad bar is intense. A lot of selections but also good. Overall 4/5 stars. This is the type of place you recommend to out of townees for lunch if you wanna impress them. You leave saying, I wish my town had this spot. I would be here everyday. read more

This is a fun little restaurant with healthy, creative salads and sandwiches, at reasonable prices. The old school rock and roll posters, lava laps and live music make for a quirky causal environment. The staff were friendly and helpful. Wish this place was closer. read more

One of my favorites in Black Rock. All their homemade soups, salads and sandwiches are excellent. Perfect lunch spot.

The only reason why I eat here is because it's conveniently located near my job and the food is made quick. However, that's because most of it is pre-made. Only time you get something made to order is when they're out like when I wanted mac n cheese triangles; or when you order a bacon-egg-and cheese which is really mediocre by the way. The eggs are never salted and it tastes bland. Better off going to firehouse deli. The interior is nicely decorated and the soup and salad area is nice as well. Price is standard for the Fairfield location but should be a little cheaper considering it is pre made. read more

This is a great place to grab a quick bite and has AMAZING vegan and GF options! Something for everyone :)

Their iced coffee gives me life. Really nice, efficient staff with a wide selection of prepared foods. Good salad bar and soup selection! Gotta love the rock n roll vibe with the old show posters and photo prints. read more

If I could own a little restaurant, this would be it! Very hip atmosphere and they feature new/local bands regularly. Walk in the door and you will see band posters and record cases decorating the walls, while a lava lamp lights your table. Don't get me wrong, this place is not just for the young crowd, because my parents love it to! They have the best organic salad bar with multiple prepared sides-like corn salad, pasta salad, and Asian sesame salad. They also have hearty soups that are served with a side of bread-perfect option to warm you up during the winter months! And they also have prepared sandwiches that they can put in the panini grill or serve to you cold. Definitely a hot spot for the locals! SD read more

Great place for fresh salads and really great burritos.

Never had a bad meal there. Enjoy the fresh salad bar, my son loves the corn dogs and husband loves the soup and chillis. When their is entertainment on its a great hang out. read more

Fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and the like. Nice atmosphere with entertainment most of the time (bands, etc.). Prices are a bit high but on par with Cosi and Panera. Only thing was that ordering for the first time was a bit confusing. Overall good spot in town to get lunch during my free time off campus. I tried doing homework but it is not that type of atmosphere. I go to Starbucks and Las Vetas instead. read more

Love love love this place. Delicious sandwiches. I love the filet mignon panini and the Apple Brie sandwich. The taco bar is great too! It's really laid back and quirky. Also boasts a coffee bar, and a smoothie bar. read more

Packed on memorial day morning during the parade but quick service! Can't beat 2 bacon egg and cheese sandwiches on bagels, a latte, and a large coffee (all delicious) for under $10! read more

Just read Eric S's review. I think Chef's Table has avg to good food overall, but, after a while, their "famous soups" all start to taste the same, plus I have questions about how sanitary their self-service counter is. For really great, fresh, distinctive soups, go across the street to the Pantry. They might only have 1 or 2 soups but they are superlative. In fact, almost everything the Pantry does is superb. 3-stars for Chef's Table, but 5-stars (heck, 6 stars!) for the Pantry. read more

I was in here for lunch today a little before 1 and I had to come on here to say how impressed I was. It was jam packed for lunch. Live music, people everywhere. The lines were long, but moving quickly. The staff was friendly and patient--they rolled with the waves of people with a smile. I don't see what the latest reviewer saw because the lunch crew was great. The girls were sweet and the guys were very nice. They were packed for lunch while Freshi (which is a chain, did you know that?!) was almost empty. Just goes to show local is better. Oh, the bbq chicken wrap I got was cheesy, saucey and had lots of chicken. It was filling, but the staff and service stood out. Food, music and a great staff. Not sure what more you need. My reviews are never this long! read more

I love Chef's Table! Quick service, great quality and a phenomenal variety of offerings. But above all knowledgeable and friendly staff who always greet with a smile. They are attentive and efficient and provide a great vibe for the entire family. The decor is awesome. Overall really a great little spot for breakfast and lunch, highly recommend! read more

If I could put NO STARS I would. Food is reheated, made the day before (or even a few days before maybe) I think you would be better off going to the cumby's /gas staion across the street read more

I generally have come here in the past, for just the soup. The sandwiches and stuff are not my thing but it's been reported that they were decent back in the day. Today I came here once again for the soup and honestly, I can never go back to this place. The soups have gone so far down hill that it doesn't even make sense. We got three different kinds of soups and also the paleo beef pumpkin chili. All of the soups were much too thin (read watery) for what one would consider traditional for such soups. The pea soup was so runny that you had to stir it up to find the greenness of the peas. That's just not pea soup. I do enjoy the live music they offer for entertainment but perhaps they should spend some money on a good housekeeper instead? This restaurant is sooooo dusty that you really just don't want to look at anything too closely. I was shocked when I noticed food splattered on the wall - that seemed to have been there a pretty long time. I guess owners/managers get complacent but this place is cutting all the wrong corners. Please tell me I'm not the only one who noticed?! read more

Got lured here by a Facebook ad and I put it on my list of places to visit. Lately, I've been obsessed with soup, and upon seeing their many options, I had to go. I tried two different kinds of soup, a beer and cheddar, of which I couldn't have more than two spoonfuls. The taste was off, can't put my finger on it. The next soup was a creamy chicken orzo, which also was barely touched. There are tons of pre-made wraps to select from and the buffalo chicken one was pretty good. I wish it was freshly made rather than pre-made, but it was good just the same. I found the set up to be a bit odd and overall I found the food to be a little expensive. What really turned me off was the "forced tipping". I got my total and the next screen had options for 15, 20, etc. percent. I was a turned off by this especially since I was in the business and I always tip, even on take out. I just didn't find it necessary to present tipping in this way. read more

Just had lunch here and it was great! Live music upfront and cool,relaxed, rock and roll atmosphere with nice people working behind the counter. Good place to go with little kids too. Set up cafeteria style so you place your order, wait a few minutes, then pay and sit down at booths. read more

Kept reading how great this place was figured I would give it a try, I do like soup, got there around 11:30 not much parking, walked in and already started to feel claustrophobic, they had the salads then they had the choice of soups, they had already made sandwiches lined up didn't look too appetizing thought I just got my favorite pea soup and get out of there, got the soup went up to pay was very surprised to be 675 for just a small pea soup The Artisan sourdough bread was unedible and the soup was nothing special, considering the demeanor of the place the poor parking an ordinary food I don't think I will be returning read more

Cool place. Nice day. Garage door rolled up. Very friendly staff. High booths to sit in with my nieces. Fresh salad bar. Kale w/ Feta was terrific. Good coffee. Not a lot of parking. third or fourth time and they really do have the nicest people working there. Love the decor read more

Difficult to park at the new location. Drove by twice to get lunch but couldn't find a spot

Amazing soups. Friendly service. The one thing that is consistently a problem is checking out. It is so unbelievably slow, whether I am the only person in line, or the 10th person. I have been a patron for years. I want you to do well in your new location, but I have turned around and left when it is too crowded, and it's always been because of the checkout being slow. I really hope you can fix this, and thrive in your new location! read more

Fun casual ambiance and great food options. Perfect lunch place!

Great Homemade soup! Terrific selection of made each day standards as well as unusual treats! The Mulligatawny is a home run! Sandwiches and salads are fantastic as well! I go out of my way to visit Fairfield so that I can stop in here for lunch. read more

The local chain's motto, "Fresh Food Fast" is totally appropriate. Chef's Table has a superior selection of ready-made sandwiches, soups, and juices, all made from real and tasty ingredients. The made-to-order burritos are delicious, and they don't charge extra for guacamole (the one problem being that like nearly every East Coast sandwich shop that tries to sell burritos, they cut them in the center... unless an actual Latino guy ends up making your burrito). The salad bar has an excellent selection of cold vegetables and rice or noodle salads, which make a great lunch on the go. Healthy packaged snacks and interesting energy drinks are also available. The large wooden tables and frequent live music (even in the middle of the afternoon) give it a funky coffeehouse atmosphere that doesn't seem contrived. Minus one star for too few vegan sandwiches, and the fact that they will only post music-related posters and fliers in their windows. read more

Mediocre food, very random decor. Decent, but that's all, and hardly worth the price for food that's pre-prepared, sitting in cases waiting for you to buy. Won't go back. read more

Got the black bean and brown rice burrito. It was dry, the rice has no flavor whatsoever and quite honestly, I cannot understand how they stay in business. The place felt dirty. read more

excellent food at a casual place. Its filled with music memorabilia including the tables made of musician trunks. Huge assortment of wraps that are all awesome. Salad bar is solid. Great for anytime of the day, very good food at reasonable price with a cool atmosphere read more

Absolutely the best BAGELS in town! I loved the old place but the new location has better parking.

Food still good. Not a fan of new location, seems a lot tighter inside, no parking and it seems as like they don't have as much food. Asked for mac salads and potato salad she said they don't carry them anymore. The parking alone might be enough for me not to return, that's how bad it is read more

This review comes from a Fairfield native.... Large variety in types of foods. I had a poor example of Mulligatawny soup, that was just warm, not hot. Cashier gave two people in front of us extra bread with their soup, and I had to ask for bread for mine. Staff seemed annoyed when we weren't ready to order yet. Layout in ordering area was disorganized - everyone seemed to be looming around the same place - it wasn't clear who was ordering, who had ordered, who had paid, etc. Unclear whether you have to hold a table ahead of time, or take your chances by the time you get through the lengthy & confusing ordering process. Parking situation is atrocious!! Very unsafe - if you choose their 7-space parking lot - you are forced to exit by backing out right onto a busy area of the Post Road (Rt 1)!!! To be honest, I see the atmosphere of this establishment as a pompous, arrogant, wannabe, yuppie- haven. Also overpriced: a small soup, turkey wrap and diet soda came to more than $13. No thanks!! read more

Our office gets take out here once in a while. They have a good selection of soups, salads and sandwiches. The food is very good. We place our order over the phone since it is generally a fairly big order and it is ready by the time we send someone to pick it up. The last few times they forgot someone's sandwich and did not provide utensils in our bag. We had several people order soup and we did not have any spoons! Both times we were charged for the missing sandwich/soup so we ended up having to send someone back for it. They were very apologetic and even threw in a couple of freebies. read more

Simply amazing food! Tried this place while waiting to get my phone fixed and I'm so glad I did! Such great food. Only complaint is it took a while because they were so busy but I guess that's a good sign! Wish the rest of my day went as well...check reviews of places before parting with your money! read more

My reason for going to the Chef;s Table is 3 fold.The coffee is excellent compared to many other coffee vendors in the sorrounding areas. When its brewed fresh it is very fullbodied and not watered down like so many other plaxces taste like. Their salad bar is a bit overpriced but the salads that are made to order by the friendly staff(Marlin, Wes, Jamie, Joe, to name just a few) offer different types of greens and many toppings to choose from, even fresh avocados for thise who like it. For a very fair price they give you 5 generous choicesfor toppings and will even mix the salad in a mixing bowl for you to make sure it is well coated.A few of the soups are also good although i find many to have the same taste as the bases are common to many. The bathroom is a work of artwork on the wall from many the rock artists from the 60's and 70's.Itseems that everytime I go in its spotless considering the number of customers that frequent the place They used to have many good bands there but have cut back on them unfortunately. They serve beer and wine delivered to you personally at your table. During the summer they have 1 or 2 tables outside on the sidewalk for your al fresco pleasure Its a nice place to go, grab a good cup of coffee, read a paper and just relax. The very friendly staff is eagerly waiting to please you. read more

Visited for the first time this past week and it immediately felt like my kinda place. The staff were funny, friendly and helpful. The food was TO DIE FOR! I was with a group and each & every dish was just fantastic. I had the pulled pork and cheddar wrap, it blew my mind - and I'm a very picky eater... Will most def be back every single time I'm in the area, I suggest you do too! read more

Delicious premade sandwiches, salad bar, salad station, a wide variety of soups, and a taco bar. This place basically has something for everyone, and the food is always good! The atmosphere is unique and cool too. This is a great place to grab lunch if you're a local or if you're visiting town. Because most things are premade it's a great place to grab lunch in a hurry. Their parking lot is a disaster. read more

Sadly, a place we used to love has lost its quality and value. We're a long time breakfast fan of Chefs Table; however, the past year things became progressively worse. There's no consistency in the food. Each week, you're presented with a different roll for your egg sandwich, usually stale. The eggs are never made the same twice. A frozen sausage patty is put in the panini press to heat. Upon arrival, the staff is usually unwelcoming, unlike in the past. We've had the breakfast sandwiches prepared by Rich, and they were amazing. Maybe, he should instruct his staff better. read more