Although this restaurant has been our "go to" for salads for quite some time now, we had an unfortunately painful experience with them today. Ordered through Uber Eats (was Ben paid the $1.50 extra to get it faster). The bag was indeed delivered before expected which was a nice surprise...until I opened the bag and it contained only 1 of the 2 salads we paid for. Bearing in mind the restaurant is 9 min away from our house, I called them to notify them of the error and see what options we had at that point. The girl who answered the phone checked with the manager and replied to me- we apologiZe, my manager says he will drop the food off himself. I said that would be amazing (thinking I would still be able to eat my lunch with my husband since it was being done as we spoke). To my dismay 1 hour 20 minutes passed, no salad, no phone call. Nothing. I again reached out to the restaurant. The young lady who answered the phone said-oh I apologize, our manager actually left and forgot to grab the food to deliver to me and went on about his business apparently. The young girl on the phone suggested I go back through Uber Eats to get the salad delivered (as if paying the fee and the delivery charge again was a totally acceptable idea. I proceeded to tell her that this is a horrible user experience. She then lied and said one of our works called you twice because we done have access to your information to even have your address. To which I promptly checked my phone for missed calls and unsurprisingly there were none. I encouraged her to give the feedback to the manager and have a talk with the worker who lied and they called me twice. She then replied "I just work here". Naturally I am frustrated and disappointed because we do really like the food but have a bad taste in our mouth now because of this ridiculous experience. The manager forgot he had committed to dropping off the food we paid for but didn't get and didn't seem to think going back and getting the food and dropping it off was worth his time. He just went about his plans. It is obvious the standard for their customer service is learned from the manager on down. Total bummer. read more

Cute place, great food! And if you're gluten free try the bagels! Best GF bagels I've ever had hands down!!!!

So me and my fiancée really like, sorry liked chefs table. She is gluten free and they make really good wraps that she enjoys, I always get a sandwich. Well today my fiancée goes in at 2. I just want to make a side note all the places I've ever worked lunch hour for like a break and most restaurants is typically 11-3. But as I was saying my fiancée stopped by at 2. They don't have gluten free wraps laying around they are made to order. My fiancée was told they don't make fresh food after 1:40. I'm sorry that sounds like a complete load. I really really hope the owner sees this review. So not only did my fiancée not get any food but a worker ended up telling her that it is a personal problem that she cannot have gluten in her food and he isn't going to make her a gluten free wrap. Do not ever go back to this place. I wouldn't be surprised to drive by and see a "whites only" sign outside their restaurant one of these days! read more

I felt like I walked through a time warp when I entered through the doors of The Chef's Table. There's rock and roll memorabilia all over the walls and none of it seems to come from the last twenty years. My guess is a DJ from WPLR owns this joint. Beatles banners. Led Zeppelin posters. You name it. I love the duct tape covering torn vinyl seats. Forget the Shamwow, duct tape is truly the wonder material of the 21st century. It probably holds up better than any professional patch work. When sitting, just be careful not to sit on any sticky residue. There's lots of pre-made sandwiches sitting under the counter. Lots of wraps, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The last two, the soups and salads, have their own self serve counter. You can order a custom sandwich which perhaps might be a better option than one sitting under the counter. The service is really casual where you pay at the counter and sit wherever you want. Food was OK. Not spell bounding. But considering the price, good location, and convenience, I'd have no problem returning again. read more

My all time favorite place to grab lunch in Fairfield. Being from New Jersey I never thought I'd find an equally as amazing breakfast sandwich as I have in my home state, but this place can do it!!! There seaweed salad is so yum , as most already know, and their soups are so organic tasting and fresh! They also serve beer which is cool , and have a good selection of old school sodas (natural sugar). They often tweet about free hot chocolate on snowy days - which is so fun & yum. Their Tuscan wrap is also one of my favorites. And their salad bar is a really great deal! Service is good! They could probably use a bigger place, since there is sometimes congestion by the register and salad bar/sandwich station. But that obviously doesn't take away from how mind blowing their food is! Love! Enjoy!! read more

Chef's Table - Just ordered a turkey egg and mush sandwich for breakfast. TO. DIE. FOR. So good. - Cafes Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Great selection of soups and sandwiches . The food is fresh and the quality is excellent . If you want really good food this is the place . There is a small dining area but it's very comfortable with booths that seat 4 or 2 . Overall this is a great alternative to restaurants and fast food options read more

Chefs table is the best breakfast and lunch place in Fairfield. The food, workers, coffee and atmosphere is amazing. My boyfriend and I come here about five days a week for breakfast and our buddies always know our order and are such great, smiling faces to start our day to. The sweet potato home fries are DELICIOUS!! I wouldn't want to spend my mornings anywhere else and I know this place will always be my favorite. read more

Chef's Table - Cafes Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Delicious fresh food, including a variety of soups, sandwiches, wraps and salads, along with fresh baked goods. Manager is kind and thoughtful. Breakfasts and lunches are fantastic. Very convenient too. Highly recommended. read more

I've been eating at chefs table for years but now that I'm next door much more often this morning I ordered a bacon , cheese & hash brown on a croissant and let me tell you I order this from everywhere but today the absolute best I have ever had from anywhere hands down amazing ! Staff is always happy and pleasant it's just a good vibe ! read more

First I went there for the delicious soup and wraps. The BBQ chicken wrap is ridiculously tasty (unfortunately I'm a vegetarian now), and the pea soup is delicious (back off pea haters). Now I go there because I'm one of many cult followers, and because of the sense of nostalgia I get just from a spoonful of soup, a nibble of their house made bread, or bite from their awesome salad bar. Chefs Table is the best. read more

I love Chef's Table, I have been going since I was little. They have great food that is quick to grab and go, but they do have some continuity issues. I have ordered wraps from their pre-made options pretty regularly. I usually ask for the wraps extra toasted so they are warm, but every time I get a different outcome. Well toasted but cold in the middle, lukewarm, or perfectly toasted! Today it wasn't toasted at all after asking for an extra toasted wrap. Having to eating a cold chicken wrap on my lunch break was disappointing. read more

Had late sunday summer lunch here on 95degree day. The food was good, air conditioning running nice and cold! I'm a fan of the salad bar or food they cook fresh while you wait. The pre-made sandwiches in the case look amazing and taste OK but not super flavorful. The staff is always friendly. read more

Love the salad buffet and variety of soups offered! Purchased a loaf of bread on this trip. The family loved it! Fresh, tasty, quality bread worth the drive! Can't wait to return to purchase a few more loaves! Thank you to the baker!!!! read more

Great if you're looking for an easy place to grab breakfast/brunch. It's very casual but a cool atmosphere and has allergy options. They have gluten free bread and dairy free milk options. So nice when a restaurant cares enough to add this! IThank you! I always give extra stars for that! read more

Amazing! Quick & easy delivery through Uber Eats! Orders were warm & delicious! Will definitely order again! Balsamic Chicken Wrap was my favorite! read more

I love coming to Fairfield and even though I'm not super familiar with what's worth going to in the area, it seems like the majority of great restaurants are conveniently located on Post Road. It was around lunch time and since my friend and I slept late, we were looking for a place to grab brunch and then be on our way. She recommended Chef's Table. You'll have to find parking on the side of the road or in a lot somewhere close since Chef's Table has no private parking. From the outside, it looks incredibly tiny and cramped, but as you walk in you'll see that it makes up in seating and food. It's a lot larger than you'd expect and severely decorated with old pictures of classic rock bands, primarily Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, etc. They also had a performer on guitar playing live music for the brunch crowd which I thought was pretty appealing, it had a nice vibe to the time of day. You walk to the back where the food is located and you have your pick at tons, and I mean TONS of cafe-esque food. There's a soup bar on your left as you make your way back, a salad bar more towards the back on your left, a deli counter that has a plethora of wraps, sandwiches, burritos, etc., in the case that you can order either cold or toasted, and a taco/burrito bar on the right (I believe) where you can customize your own taco/burrito. On top of that, they also serve a handful of breakfast items including sandwiches and omelettes. There's truly a massive amount of options. They also have organic coffee that my friend recommended, but I didn't get a chance to try it. I ended up with a chicken Caesar wrap that was on a spinach wrap (my favorite) and an Orangina to wash it down. My friend got a buffalo chicken wrap and a small amount of salad. Overall, the time it took to order our food and actually pay/receive it was fairly quick, especially with how busy they were starting to get. My wrap was great, and even though I'm not a fan of a chicken Caesar wrap with a generous amount of dressing on it, it still could have used just a bit more. Otherwise, it was exactly what I wanted that morning. I didn't get to try my friend's buffalo chicken wrap, but it must have been good because she demolished it in no time flat. This place is great and I hope I'll be back here again to venture into the other types of food and coffee they have to offer. If you're looking for a great brunch spot on Post Road, look no further. read more

4 stars since they drove me there via a Twitter DM and gave me free soup when I followed them And Also for the amazing Kale salad. And the wide variety of soups And plus it's pretty relaxed, Sometimes they have live music. Good alternative to the Firehouse if you are in Fairfield CT read more

Always great soup and great service. Their options are bountiful. And everything is made from scratch. A little pricey, but you are paying for quality ingredients. You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

Chef's Table is, by far, my favorite hangout for those days when I'm working remotely, running errands, or jonesing for a soup fix. The pricing can be a little bit steep, but the portions are enormous (sandwiches especially) and I generally have leftovers. The only reason it takes me so long to order is because I have trouble making up my mind. (Almost too many options. That's a good thing, though.) I can honestly say that I have never had a bad experience here. The staff is warm, very personable and accommodating. The atmosphere is GREAT. The walls are covered in rock & roll memorabilia, there's exposed brick, and I love it all. I feel like I'm back home in NYC. The Bad: Other reviewers have mentioned the ordering/paying workflow...it can be very confusing. I usually avoid Chef's Table on weekend afternoons- WAY too many pretentious, entitled types with their equally snotty kids. Also, the parking lot can be incredibly scary. read more

Solid wraps and sandwiches, etc. with good quality ingredients and a small salad/soup bar. Good for a quick fix or on the go option with moderate to inexpensive prices. Real food. read more

Looks good!!! Stopped into The Chefs Table to find a quiet spot to have a little coffee and breakfast. Order at the counter, while getting a great view of the salad bar, and sandwich counter, where all ingredients look fresh and tasty. The chalkboard menu is detailed and inticing, with very reasonably priced items. I had a sausage, egg, and cheddar sandwich with my coffee, which hit the spot. I came in on a Monday morning, and it was nice and quiet, with ample seating options. The front is completely open, allowing for sunshine and fresh air to come in. This location also offers live music, granted there was none on a Momday morning. (Thankfully!)The walls are decorate with local art and rock and roll posters. Very cool! The staff was friendly and patient. Although I am not from the area, it seems that The Chefs Table is a poplin spot to be seen and/or heard! Cheers! read more

Chef's Table - Cafes Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Chef's Table is the first restaurant my family went to when we bought our house in Fairfield. Don't let the hip(pie) interior fool you, this place serves the best quality food you will have in a relaxed atmosphere. Think college town grill with excellent salad and soup bar. Oh, and by the way I've become a connoisseur of breakfast egg sandwiches in the area...Chef's Table wins hands down. It is as delicious as it is substantial, I promise you lunchtime will roll around and you will not be even slightly hungry! read more

Beautiful inside. The coffee (a must for me) is excellent. Right on the Post Road. read more

Decided to visit the new location today. I was never blown away by the food at the original location but I figured I'd give it a try. First impression was it looked a lot better and has more appetite appeal than the original location. Still has a lot of food options which is not necessarily a good thing. To me it means they don't make anything really good and there is know way everything is fresh. Exactly the reason I'm reviewing them. The wrap I got not only was sitting around a bit but made me have some issues of the bad kind. I hate to bash this place because the vibe has always been cool but the song remains the same with the food. read more

Before I start my own review, I'd like to comment on the other reviews here. Chef's Table has a punk/hipster feel to it, but I definitely don't think it's detrimental to the service or atmosphere. Also, it is not overpriced for what you get. Maybe there are too many people who've never left Fairfield County commenting on this place. First, food. Chef's Table is a counter service restaurant, with a pretty wide selection of gourmet prepared food. It's mainly sandwiches and wraps at the counter, with a cold food bar off to the side. The bar has different kinds of salads - wish I could remember what they are. It CAN be pricey if you overload your container with tons of food, but that's the case anywhere. They also have a rotating selection of desserts, which are pretty damn cheap - around $2-3. Drink wise, they have a soda fountain, a few decent microbrew taps, and some bottled juices. You can have a damn good dinner with a beer an dessert for around $10-12 a person, all in. If you think that's pricey, I don't know what to tell you. Second - the atmosphere. I would sum it up as feeling like a retro New York rock club. There's exposed brick walls hung with framed concert posters and memorabilia, high ceilings, and classic rock on the radio or tv (sometimes live music). Some people on here have commented that it is pretentious, but I really don't get that feeling. I've gone here with my family a few different times on weeknights and there's other families, older couples, every kind of person. The service is fine... I've never felt like they were doing me a favor, as some other people have implied. Occasionally, there's groups of middle school kids that seem to hang out here for hours at a time, without buying anything. I feel kind of bad for the owners having to put up with that, but the kids don't ever do anything annoying. This is one of my favorite spots in CT, period. The food is amazing and I try to make it here whenever I can. I'm vegetarian and I can't remember the last place I've eaten that had as good vegetarian options as Chef's Table. read more

Fan freaking tastic! Every time I'm in town I make a point to come here. The turkey wrap "cape cod" is my fav with the curry based soup. I absolutely love this place! read more

I wanted to try this place ever since I heard about it. They have really great selections. I do think it's overpriced though, that's the biggest negative. I got a salad and I could get something comparable for half the price. It was good however! read more

I have to say over all I really enjoy the food and I love the atmosphere inside. This is over all one of my favorite places to grab a quick bite to eat in Fairfield. The flank steak burrito never disappoints and the fresh salad and burrito bars are amazing as well as the juice bar. The only reason for the lack of a fifth star is I have been going to this place for over 8 years and the prices have gone up and the portion size is smaller I have no issue with a higher price and understand paying for quality but charge more and leave the portion alone. read more

Yes it is a great spot to listen to music and get great food. However, I thought it was over priced for what you got. And the music is so loud that you can't really talk or find a table. Their soups are homemade and great in winter time. The first time I went there I love the place and then after going back several times, I found it a little too "trendy." Meaning people trying to look cool or basically unfriendly people too self adsorb into themselves. BUT then again this is an "artsy fartsy" type place so that is the nature of artists in general (it seems). Today I want more than just great food, I want atmosphere (which this place definitely has) and warm and fuzzy (friendliness). With the economy today customer service and making the customer feel welcome is the key. Each time I went there the customer service was like I was bothering them. They had their own agenda whatever it was I don't know, maybe selling that special berry juice for $40 a bottle (which I didn't buy). Saturday the place is very busy so check it out during the week for a smaller crowd. read more

Located in CT, for which I have apprehension, Chef's table has a really great vibe. Yummy and creatives sandwiches (hot and cold) and a really groovy vibe. Chef's table includes musical decor from all your 60s, 70s faves AND LAVA LAMPS! Watch out for the bathroom though. Like any good concert venue, you may want to go before you leave your house. read more

Staple for casual food in Fairfield but nothing to blow you away. Wide selection of soups and sandwiches pull me in and the salad bar isn't bad either. Food and service are 3-4 star but the vintage Rock n Roll posters and paraphernalia as well as the good vibes always playing here notch it into solid 4 stars. read more

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This place was okay at the old location. There was lots of room and the food was alright. I gave the new place a few chances but its just not up to par for the price. The grilled veggie is soggy. The wraps have way. Too. Much. Cheese. I get that for speed, things are made ahead of time, but to toss stuff in a microwave is just unacceptable for the prices. The staff is more interested in goofing off with each other than helping. Place is cramped. Owner is condensing and arrogant. You can go to any deli in the area and get better food at a better price. read more

This place is a great, reliable spot for lunch, coffee or a snack. Serve yourself from the DIY tacos, soup stand or salad, or grab a sandwich. It ain't cheap cheap, but it delivers pretty good, reliable food. Plenty of seating, and they won't kick you out if you choose to sit with your laptop or listen to the love music. They also serve beer and wine, and have free wifi. Service is always great, friendly and they have cookies for .80! Can't go wrong. read more

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I really enjoyed the Chef's Table. Wait staff was eccentric, cute, and fun. I think they try a bit too hard to make their food eccentric, at least for my tastes. It won't deter me from heading back, or recommending the place to others. It's casual. read more

Very good salad bar! Love the Vibe and the staff is very friendly and remember your name. The soup bar is crazy good!

AMAZING amazing food.. id eat here every day.. if I could afford it. Delicious everything, but incredibly over priced.

Good place for breakfast- clean and fresh food! Attentive staff - liked the scrambled egg wrap

Amazing soups- so homemade. I'm having the seafood gumbo which is seasoned perfectly and full of seafood. Thanks Chef. read more

Chef's Table - Live music for lunch! - Cafes Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Pretty much regulars here since they opened a couple of years ago in their new space. Usually friendly, great selection of soups, salads, sandwiches etc. Their fries are tasty and wraps are delicious. Particularly like the Cape Codder and the Italian. We also love the open air feel this time of year with the large garage door open and we love the musical accompaniment esp the cool bass player. Excited to see their new place, but man, I think they're spreading themselves thin. This last visit was bad. It didn't look like anyone was working. Tables were filthy and not bussed at all. Trash on the floor. Forgetting our order so we had to wait twice as long for it and the manager was complaining about being left alone. Wasn't the usual. Just a tip - don't forget your old customers at your old location! That needs supervision too. read more

Excellent salad bar with vast array of choices especially if you're vegetarian or vegan . Lots of rock memorabilia on the walls & good tunes playing. read more