Joseph's Bagel & Grill

dinner in Fairfield was superb. Catch of the day wonderful, Steak Diane…read moredelicious, Green Goddess and Caesar Salad, crispy and fresh. Loved the setting

A small British restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is very small…read moreand has a few tables which turn over pretty quickly. The service is great and the food is good. I had the French dip which was served with a side salad and my girlfriend had the shepherds pie. Both meals were excellent. For dessert we had a guava flavored danish which was warmed up and was really good, probably the best thing I ate. In addition they also had prepared food one could purchase and eat at home.

Dining area

The Winston Churchill

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Bangers and mash

Little Goose

4.1(256 reviews)

2.3 mi

In love! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed by the friendly staff. I have never had a…read moremore curated experience when it comes to our food and drinks. They were fantastic. Every item we ordered was perfection. The space was amazing, clean, and just perfect. We can't wait to return.

Always liked this place. I love their Jack Black burger. Always cooked to perfection-medium rare. I…read moresaw they had eggplant fries and they did not disappoint. The food is delicious and the service is great!

One dining are

French toast

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The Chelsea

3.7(322 reviews)

4.0 mi

•$$$

Everything here is great. Very friendly people. Great menu with a wide array of options. The…read morequality and freshness of the food is phenomenal. The restaurant itself is small but not cramped. It has great decor and an open air feeling with the doors on the front opened up. Cool place, cool people, awesome food.

The Chelsea never disappoints! The food is incredibly fresh and always delicious. Plus the space is…read moresuper cozy with the perfect rustic touch. Such a treat and always a win going there!

Octopus (amazing)

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Scallops

Brick Walk Tavern

4.2(218 reviews)

3.9 mi

We live close by and Brick Walk is our staple for early dinners with our 1 year old. We are never…read moredisappointed! This is by far the best quality food in Fairfield - we are consistently let down by a lot of other restaurants in town but we have never had a bad meal at Brick Walk. Love the rotating specials and the summer fish menu is my fave. Best fried clam strips around! The servers are also always fantastic to my son.

The Good: the food was actually tasty and aside from my undercooked burger (ordered medium and was…read moreserved bloody and rare) we were pretty happy. The Bad: the service was EXTREMELY slow despite the restaurant being about 60% full early on Saturday. We had to flag down servers for pretty much everything (to order initially, to add drinks, to get silverware, to get the check, etc). Appetizers came out relatively quickly but then we waited probably 45 minutes for the mains to come, and my rare burger had to be refired. Service was just OK, not especially warm or welcoming. Prices are pretty high: aside from the burger, entrees are in the $40s-50s. Honestly, I would come back if the service was wait times were better.

Quality

Steak frites. Awesome

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Beef cheeks

Centro Ristorante & Bar

3.6(240 reviews)

4.1 mi

Centro was a terrific surprise for us. We walked in without a reservation and enjoyed ourselves…read morewith their outdoor seating. Make sure you order anything with ricotta. I know, ricotta, to me, has always been a background ingredient. But their's is locally made and has a terrific flavor. Try and order some with the bread service.

Came here for dinner on Friday. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Inexpensive,…read morecozy, and warm atmosphere! The place was busy the whole time we were there, so I highly recommend making a reservation. Amazing service and delicious soup! We dined on the outdoor patio. The food was fresh and came out fast. However, my only complaint is that they could have taken better precautions when preparing my gluten free pasta dish as it contained some cheese with dairy. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu offers a variety of choices, including options that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free.

Very pretty interior

Caprese Panini

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Hole In The Wall

4.1(138 reviews)

3.5 mi

The Chipotle sauce is delicious on anything, but can be eaten on its own! Everything is so…read moredelicious-my favorite is the Hole In The Wall Omelette!

I didn't do an extensive tour of the menu but this morning I had a bacon egg and cheese on a roll…read moreand an iced coffee. Both are very good. Judging by the line at around 8:30 this morning, it appears to be a popular spot. In from out of town for only a couple days, but look forward to coming back tomorrow and grabbing one of their cheesesteak sandwiches. Service was quick. A few places to sit inside and a few tables outside. Hole in the wall seems like inappropriate name for this place. But don't get that confused with being a dive everything here is clean and well maintain in terms of decor.

Inside with menu board

Bacon Egg and Cheese with Iced Coffee (large)

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Hole in one

The Sinclair

3.8(350 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great lunch special! Three courses for a affordable price!…read more Their mussels are amazing and all the sauces are great. Ambience is very cute with vintage decor.

The Friday evening vibe was exactly the way to end a hectic work week…read more The service was good, very pleasant and efficient. The food was comforting! The buffalo cauliflower was delicious! Surprising as I didn't expect cauliflower could taste so good. The jambalaya was also really good. The chicken taquitos and chicken dumplings were ok. The cocktails were excellent, especially the pear martini. Parking is easy and very convenient.

Inside bar area

White wine Mariniere Mussels

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Terrain Cafe

4.0(574 reviews)

7.0 mi

Terrain Café is one of those places where the atmosphere is just as much a part of the experience…read moreas the food. It is located right next to their beautiful nursery and plant shop, and it's a really nice spot to grab lunch and then browse around for plants before or after. I ordered their crab flatbread, and the first thing that surprised me was how generous they were with the crab meat, mixed in with cabbage and charred asparagus. The asparagus had a nice char and flat and the cabbage added a nice crunch and texture. The flat bread itself was a little crunch which was interesting and I love how it wasn't overly heavy or rich. The flat bread came with a side salad with really fresh greens. It was so fresh and crunchy that my 9 year old son stole it from me and proceeded to devour the entire salad himself. Also, the setting is what really makes Terrain special. Being surrounded by plants and greenery, with the nursery and shop right next door, gives the whole experience a very relaxed and inviting feel. It's the kind of place where you can easily spend a little extra time after lunch wandering around and looking at all the plants and other items they have to offer. Our server was friendly although it was slow at times but we figured out it was the coffee bar that was slow. Overall, we really enjoyed our lunch there and would be happy to return again when we are in the area.

Sadly this spot has fallen off. Went on a Sunday night and had a pretty rough experience. It felt…read morelike they were super understaffed - only 2 or 3 waitstaff for the whole place. The menu is pretty stale, and they were out of 3 of the entrees. The food was ok. We got the hummus - it tasted fine, not much better than store bought, and the pita or whatever it was was burnt. The grain bowl was also just ok - the chicken has a hospital or airplane quality to it. And I guess this is more of a reflection of the kind of restaurant Terrain has become, but it felt like a daycare. Kids everywhere screaming. Parents not doing much to stop it. I get it, kids can be hard. But nobody cares anymore. Food all over the floor, shrieks echoing in the small dining room. Oof, it was just not a great time.

Bar area

Beet & Burrata Salad

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Mocha Latte served and prepared by bartender Fatima

Isabelle Et Vincent

4.0(277 reviews)

4.2 mi

My spouse and I have visited this sweet - excuse the pun - bakery twice now. Both times were…read morewonderful experiences! The staff members were so generous and kind; plus, they make a great iced latte. The ambiance there is elegant yet also laid-back. It's the ideal bakery and cafe to which to come and grab a decadent treat...and then sit down with your partner or a friend and talk for hours. The decor is beautiful and inviting. Also, they have both inside and outside seating (on their patio). We definitely hope to return. There are certain places that just emit a unique charm that's hard to put into words...this delightful French haven is one of them! : ) Go check it out, y'all. Oh, and the "Parmesan and Thyme Baguette" is to die, no, live for!! *Yummy* To your health, Kat PS Big thanks to Luz and her amazing team for helping to make our anniversary a memorable one today! This place is so lovely that we wanted to stop by it on our 15 year wedding anniversary. : )

Have not been in years and learned new owners bought it 8 years ago. They have fabulous opening…read morehours to head over bright and early to get your fresh pastries. I enjoyed a baguette with butter and jam and took home a French bread bag to keep baguettes fresher longer. This was a nice stop after being in Paris.

Interior

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The Cottage

4.1(204 reviews)

7.4 mi

•$$$

Absolutely a wonderful dining experience. Very responsive to dietary restrictions confirmed by the…read morestaff every dish that was served. Cooked to perfection and taste incredibly well.

First, I'm here. We sat outside and had a wonderful brunch. Started off with the regards to lemon…read morepancakes and ended with the crab Benedict. The pancakes were outstanding! Very flavorful and delicious. The eggs Benny were creamy and the crab was delicious. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect sitting outside looking at the church. I will be back here soon!

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Mike C.

9 years ago

This is my favorite place to go I go here almost 4 days a week and they always take care of me very well does bagels around definitely kills bagel King and country cow the egg and cheeses are perfect and all the food is made fresh read more

Alexander P.

5 years ago

Great coffee (hot) great bagels and sandwiches . Call ahead and pick up ! Everything is always fresh! Good service ! AP/FFLD read more

Maria M.

10 years ago

The most awful coffee I have ever had in my life. Worse than gas station one and DD one. Donkey piss.

Joseph's Bagel & Grill - coffee - Updated November 2026

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I stopped by this morning for a coffee and bought a Turkey egg cheese sandwich and a chocolate…read morestuffed croissant paid $15.45 cents to just open my sandwich and find a hair on it I called the place to speak to a manger they hanged up on me saying to call in the morning im really disgusted over this

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