I came acrossUrsa while searching Yelp for highly rated local breakfast spots, and I'm glad I…read moredecided to check it out. My man and I had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, Christopher, who was incredibly kind and welcoming. Jessica was also a pleasure to have as our server. You can tell the people here genuinely care about what they're doing. One thing that makes Ursa stand out is that they roast their own beans in house using small batch, micro lot coffee. My Salted Caramel Frappe tasted so much cleaner and better than what you get from the big chain coffee shops. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their Tres Leches Frappe and pastries. We both ordered The Platter, which comes with two eggs, hash browns, toast with butter, blueberry and strawberry jam, and your choice of bacon or chorizo. I went with the chorizo, and my man got the bacon. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and flavorful. The atmosphere is another reason this place is worth visiting. It doesn't feel like your typical coffee shop. Local artwork is all over including an art gallery tucked away in the back, you definitely need to check out before exiting. There's plenty of seating whether you're meeting friends, reading a book, or getting some work done. They have Wi-Fi. while we were there, someone was working on a laptop while another person was relaxing with a book. It has a creative, inspiring, and welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay awhile instead of rushing out. If you're in downtown Bridgeport, I definitely recommend stopping by. There's metered street parking right out front, making it an easy spot to visit. Grab a coffee, enjoy breakfast, spend a little time soaking in the atmosphere. The gallery is a hidden gem that's absolutely worth seeing.

What a nice coffee shop to start our beautiful Saturday in. My girlfriend brought me here to try it…read moreout. She found it on yelp. The coffee shop is also very artsy. Lots of art hung around the shop. They even have an art gallery in the back of the shop aswell. Very interesting place shop. I am an artist myself perhaps I can see if I can submit my art to the shop aswell. Now for the food. We ordered two breakfast platters. It consisted of eggs scrambled, hash browns, bacon or chorizo and toasted cape seed bread with blueberry and strawberry jam. I got the bacon platter and she got the chorizo one. Must say it was fresh and served beautifully. This shop gave me a nice home cooked breakfast feel. The hasbrown were crispy and the eggs cooked perfectly. I tasted the chorizo and it was delicious. We also ordered the salted caramel frappe latte. Delicious and refreshing. It was a great wake me up. The service was great and the shop has plenty of seating. I will be coming back especially this fall.

I use the Art Space to have my proposal party the day I got engaged to my fiance. The location is…read moregreat and easy to find in inside the Art space you feel as if you're in a painting. The owner was beyond accommodating he clean up the Art Space prior to the event. He also included tables and chairs that I was able to use to seat my guest a refrigerator to store any kind of food and or beverages in speakers to hook up a phone or laptop to to play music in lieu of a DJ. The price per hour that I paid was phenomenal for the art space that I was renting. It's just the right space to hold 30 to 40 people comfortably and did I mention that he has central air that keep my family nice and cool while enjoying a great evening. I wish him nothing but success in the near future and will be recommending him to anybody that is in need of a space to have a baby shower a get-together a sip and paint just about anything in life to Bridgeport creates. Located in the historical arcade mall on Main Street in Bridgeport Connecticut it's a great place to have a good time

This center for art and ideas is my home away from home. They have access to traditional and urban…read morecontemporary art as well as serve as hosts to performers of all disciplines. They are open on evenings and weekends and are usually very informed about the goings on in the downtown area.

We recently hosted our son's wedding reception at The KNowlton and we couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter venue. The Knowlton team including David, Shiran, January etc went above and beyond to making this event a memorable one. It was a multi-cultral event requiring many moving parts. Their staff worked and coordinated very closely with varioud vendor onsite. Shiran assisted with floor plan and overall flow of event. He was very accomodating in pickup and dropoff of rental from various vendors saving signifcant cost and stress. Overall a very positive experience.

Impressive mural park outside + gorgeous galleries, and huge event spaces inside! The staff has…read morebeen amazing, they always work with me to create beautiful lighting, the right music for my crowd, plus the artists in the main building are truly talented. Great art everywhere! This place is perfect for small and large parties, photoshoots, artists who want community, and anything creative you've got going on.

What a nifty place! In downtown Bridgeport, right in front of the People's Bank HQ is the P.T…read more Barnum Museum - it is a great piece of local history. We got the free passes from the Milford Library last August and proceeded to bring the kids on a very HOT Wednesday afternoon to utilize the AC. What a pleasant surprise! We were the only patrons that day and had the run of the place. People's Bank also sponsored a recycling exhibit in the "Gallery" that was particularly thought provoking. http://www.barnum-museum.org/

The Barnum Museum is a staple to any visit to Brisgeport, as the man basically built the city. The…read moreentrance and tours are completely free, but they encourage donations at the front desk. The tour guides keep up on their research and are able to answer any question you may possibly have about Barnum and the city. I love visiting the Barnum Museum! They've done so much since my last visit! The pink walls are beautiful. It was a pleasure going through the tour with Cherise, who was very knowledgeable and adorable, and to meet the director, Kathy. Can't wait to see what's in store next!

I'm a big fan of GBR - really great selection of antiques, prices are great, and the owners are…read moreawesome. Just consigned some glass and smalls with them. So worth the trip - you won't be disappointed! Off street parking, and right off of I-95.

The Housatonic Museum of Art is a fantastic resource both for college students and the entire…read morecommunity. In the few times I've visited, I've seen everything from photography and sculptures created by students to real Warhol and Picasso paintings. The location is easily accessible in downtown Bridgeport with plenty of parking in the garage and the train station just a few blocks away.

This is a small museum located on the Housatonic Community College campus, a quick few turns off…read moreRoute 8. The roads and campus were really quiet on Saturday, and parking seemed to be available in their parking garage for visitors. Whether there were visitor designated spots, I wasn't 100% clear so I pulled into the first available spot. The museum is located in Lafayette Hall and while there was a security guard located in the general area, there doesn't seem to be an employee on the weekend to provide information or answer questions on the art. The signage was not the most comprehensive I've seen, and it was very small (two rooms that seem to be for rotating exhibits, a hallway exhibit on Little Liberia, and other older pieces on the second floor). On the other hand, it was also free. The art was beautiful, the Little Liberia exhibit very interesting, and it must be great for students who will be on campus already to be able to enjoy the works of art. As a visitor, particularly on the weekends, you may want to note this will be a quick stop and have plans for the remainder of the day.

This place is GREAT! Super friendly and assisting staff, beautiful grounds and MANY options as to…read morehow you want to do their place. Per my last sentence, be sure you go online and KNOW what you want to do and what you want to spend! You can 'easily' spend a lot of money here - on the other hand, if you know what you're doing you can have a nice afternoon/evening here at a reasonable cost. Again, go on the website beforehand. I can't stress this enough! Their wine is expensive as are 'some' seating options so be advised. We were actually there 3x's this spring/summer. Went to a big party under one of their large structured tents, then we had a small party under an umbrella table, and then went up again this past weekend and just sat in chairs and caught a sunset and amazing dinner from Greek Cave food truck. The food trucks (always 2) vary, but they list whose there on the website along with any entertainment (extra cost). Very annoying is the fact you can't call there! You have to text or email and their response(s) are NOT always timely! Unprofessional that you can't call and speak to someone.

Unfortunately, this was not a place I'd want to return to for wine. Allowing people to smoke cigars…read moreoutside made the experience unpleasant, especially when you're trying to enjoy wine. The hostess station was also unnecessarily complicated and honestly felt a little crazy to navigate.Also if their is a band insidedont go inside. So unbelievable loud!!!!!! On top of that, the wine itself was not very good. Overall, between the cigar smoke, frustrating reservation system, and disappointing wine, this just isn't a place I would recommend if you're looking for a good wine experience.