Talking about the perfect treat after a 5 mile run. My fiancé and I came here after our run…read more Smoothie was amazing and also had one of the best avocado toast I've ever had. Staff were super helpful and the atmosphere inside Pharmacy was amazing. To top it all off, staff gave us a few samples which was amazing. My new fav smoothie bar!!!!!! 5 stars!!!!

Great vegan cafe. I ordered PB with two scoops of chocolate protein and it was delicious. There is…read morelimited parking in front and a parking lot in back . Just a great cafe. I recommend this cafe in downtown Darien and very near to the train station. Ty Sjm

I ordered the chicken caprese salad and was a bit disappointed. The proportions of toppings were…read morecompletely off. Barely any chicken, yet tons of tomatoes and breadcrumbs. I also didn't love that they mixed up the salad for me, I would have rather done that on my own but not a big deal. For the price, it just seems outrageous for a small salad. If I come back, I'll order another salad because these flavors weren't anything outstanding. Regardless, the spinach seemed very fresh and the service was good. The price just doesn't seem right to me.

What happened to this SG?…read more Their upscale dinners now cost about $20 per plate. New "air fries" were stone cold and tasted stale. No heat lamps guys? Worst of all, terrible service. Picked up Take out order at 6 pm in an empty store and nobody greeted us for 3 min. Counter crew spoke no English. My wife says "It's a bit better than Chipotle"... but that's a pretty low bar. SG stock has lost half of its value in 2 months. Now I know why. No quality control.

I don't want to make this review too personal. But . . …read more Perhaps you're like me and you long for the days when restaurants offered friendly attentive service. You miss when menus were lists that described the dishes to be served- and not failed lessons in Freshman expository writing requiring Berlitz to translate (the ancestor to DuoLingo). And, if you dared to dream, you hoped for reasonably-priced food that exceeded what your sainted Aunty Margaret could have conjured in the finest kitchen. If you're nodding in agreement, then why aren't you dining at Paparazzi in Darien? On a Thursday night, my wife and I stumbled upon an unassuming restaurant at the start of the Post Road in Darien. The Amazon- acquired "Open" sign did not portend the extraordinary restaurant experience that awaited us. Each piece in our eggplant tower appetizer was meticulously fried to achieve the perfect balance of crispy exterior and succulent eggplant lurking below. The sauce paired the robustness of the tomato with a Spring-like freshness (which, if Vivaldi had ever tried, he would have stopped his legendary composition after that one season). Knowing that lightning dares not strike twice, I anticipated that the Chicken Sophia Loren (which paired Fontina cheese and spinach) would be better than passable but hardly as tasty as the eggplant. But, like a bolt out of the blue, Paparazzi brought forth not a humble version of a chicken francaise but a dish which sparkled with the appeal of the actual Sophia Loren. The wine and butter sauce (and its subtle hint of lemon) provided the perfect balance creating a cradle which nurtured the succulent chicken cutlets and masterfully tender spinach. Paparazzi, though, does not simply let its fare stand on its own. The engaging and attentive (but not fawning) waitstaff made a great meal a truly memorable dining experience- and the perfect way to celebrate our 15 years of marriage. If you seek Italian food that rises to the level of fine cuisine (without the typical exorbitant price tag), then you owe it to yourself, your taste buds and your wallet to become a Paparazzi regular.

The food is excellent and the service is top-notch. They were friendly, courteous, and went above…read moreand beyond to accommodate us. It was the best pizza I've ever tasted. I would absolutely go back the next time I'm in the area and I highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't been before. You'll be glad you did.

VALUE!! Whether you are having a breakfast sandwich, lunch or take-home dinner, this place has some…read moreof the best-tasting, generous-sized, fresh meals in the area. I can rarely finish a sandwich and can easily share it. Their menu changes daily and seasonally and I have never been dissatisfied. Why go to another place for a puny sandwich when you can have a real sandwich here?

Great food, really great, good food. At least 85 characters. More characters. A few more thoughts.read more

This is a unicorn Cafe - one that serves both excellent food AND quality espresso-based drinks…read morepoured by trained baristas. I've been here several times and I've always been impressed by the excellent daily specials, the freshness of the ingredients, the customer service, the atmosphere... Highly recommend.

Really love Arden's!! Everything is locally or ethically sourced, organic. Super delicious. Pricey…read moreas heck, but high quality. Super cute location and they sell really awesome things like MASA chips!

The food is good. However, every time I order I wait. And wait. And the food is ready but the…read moreexpeditor is busy or asleep at the switch. This has happened multiple times where people are waiting and waiting and there seems to be food ready for pick up. Here's a pic of my latest visit. My food- avocado toast is waiting and ready in the white to go box. And the lady is just talking to who looks to be her boss/owner and he's leaning back just talking to her...telling her an in depth story. Meanwhile the guys at the grill are busy making the orders. The person running the cashier is taking orders and this dope is leaning there, telling his story and she's just listening letting the food stack up. I deleted the other pic where there are a ton of orders on that table and they're just talking away....while the food is good, the customer service is poor. I timed 10 minutes where I was waiting for my food- and half of which was because this dude and chick were engrossed in some convo which prevented her from multi-tasking. Shame on him for preventing her from doing her job and not adding value. Shame on her for not excusing him to get the food out to the waiting customers...who by the way, can SEE you and our waiting food!!! The food has to be taken to the counter (as seen in the foreground of the pic)...it's not far. Low score as this happens REPEATEDLY. Step up the customer service and focus on the customer because no one likes $10.00 soggy avocado toast. Btw when not soggy, it's delicious but due to consistent poor service I haven't had non soggy in a while. As I write this, I guess the joke is on me as I keep coming back. Going to find me a new joint with better customer service. PS- when she FINALLY brings the food she brings the latest made food out, and I wait till the end. The other lady and I who were waiting (she's the bag delivery and I'm the white to go order) look at each other with the same thoughts.

Been here so many times and have not yet written a review!…read more They have really good drinks and food! So far we have tried the following - kids chicken tenders - buttermilk fried chicken sandwich - breakfast burrito - roost English muffin sandwich - Korean cheesesteak sandwich - chopped Cobb - overnight oats - lemonade - strawberry lemonade - ice chai - mermaid latte (blue matcha) - vanilla latte - power green smoothie All is really good! You will be amazed on how tasty the food is - especially paired with the hot sauce! Of everything we have tried so far on the menu - the breakfast ones are definitely the fav. Although be prepared to drop a bit of $$. And they are a cashless cafe.

We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience -- friendly staff, fast service, and portions…read morethat definitely don't leave you hungry. The Crock of Chili came out piping hot with melted cheddar, jalapeño, sour cream, and tortilla chips, rich and hearty from the first spoonful. The Breaded Popcorn Shrimp was crisp and well‑seasoned with a wasabi dipping sauce that added just the right kick. We ordered the Peremech Sandwich twice -- Tut's spiced ground beef wrapped in pastry with bouillon, sour cream, soy sauce, and sautéed onion -- unique, savory, and surprisingly filling. The soft‑shell crab sandwich was the standout, fresh and cooked perfectly. Overall, great staff, very good service, and large portions make Rory's a dependable spot for a solid lunch.

We were coming southbound on I-95 and wanted a quick bite to eat so decided to hit the Darien…read moreDiner. For a Sunday at 1pm, It was packed- 20 minute wait so we ended up at Rory's just down the road. My sister got the eggs Benedict, father and I both started with the French onion soup and we split a crab sandwich. The waitress was super kind and they even split the crab sandwich on two plates with fries which was nice as some places just give you the meal and an extra plate. I would definitely recommend going to Rory's if you feel like skipping the line at the diner and the diner-esque food. It wasn't packed, service was great, we didn't feel rushed and the food was very good.

A true family joint. So rare to find a spot so friendly and clearly a part of the community. Great…read morefood, great vibe. You've gotta go. Cheese steak and the house hot sauces rocked.

This place rules! Very nice staff, we ordered quick. It took a little for food to come out, but it…read morewas super fresh when it did. Inside is nothing special, but the food is. Very, VERY good wraps. We had the chicken Caesar wrap which was great, and the Kansas City BBQ wrap which was fantastic. So good!