Terrific and snazzy Tazza (Espresso and Coffee) Cafe in Ridgefield is very quaint and very delicious. This cafe is modern. It has none of that 500-year old cigarette fumes have been seeping into the woodwork-type that you may find in Paris. Tazza Cafe is brilliant and squeaky clean, though not bright inside. Tables are for no more than 2 people (max!). But there are a few tables outside along Main Street and you might be able to snag an extra chair for a trio business meeting, or so. As has been noted, Tazza Cafe has lots of delectable sweets, baked goods, croissants, sandwiches, paninis, cookies, stuffed items, salads and Italian noisette biscotti to dunk in that Java! All the items are neatly (and I mean in rows :) ) displayed behind luminous glass. The items are not marked by name and price, which is a bit of a stumper for normal customers (I can tell by experience) - but in my book it's okay if they rotate items periodically or change their places depending on what is selling that week. Two gals were running the bar-high railed table: one was nocking out the orders and payments, the other was running the espresso machine. My order was a double Espresso and a sweet Linzer Tart (I always get them since my Grandmother used to spoil me with them). Although my espresso at Tazza Cafe only very barely reached a HALF (tiny) cup - it was strong. It was pungent. It had almost a kind of plum and barky flavor. It tasted thick & good. The coffee station however was a mismatch of space for local papers and news taking up the space for cream and milk and syrups (which was oddly missing). The interior fits the town of Ridgefield. Upper-scale. Suave. Lots of mirrors and glass and black surfaces. This is no riff-raff shop like out in Cali! At first I thought it may be a *chicks-preferred* type of puppy-pink peony-kale & baby food smoothie-type coffee shop, but NO there were groups of dudes languishing in chairs with cigarettes and lattes taking a break. Arrived at 9am and there were 8-9 customers. One thing: that entrance door is tough. Weak armed elderly customers with not much strength had trouble yanking it open from outside. Me, I had trouble getting out with a cup in one hand and a bag in the other. Hey proprietor: Oil the door or lower the jam! That said: Tazza Cafe serves il caffe perfetto e un po' forte in this chef's review! Tazza Cafe's top notch. Review: 5+ read more

Not a good experience Cappuccino had hardly anything in the cup. Went in at around 3p and wanted an Açaí bowl was told the kitchen closed at 2p. Does it take a chef to serve premade açaí bowls and chop up bananas, smear peanut butter and sprinkle granola? read more

I came here to grab some lunch with my family while we were visiting Ridgefield. The staff was super friendly and attentive! It was super crowded when we came in but by the time we sat down the lunch rush was dying down. For a coffee shop, they have a pretty extensive food menu and lots of stuff looked great. I opted to split a sandwich and a salad with my mom. The food was good! We did request for the sandwich to be heated up and the bread was super warm but the filling was cold which definitely gave it a weird sensation, but overall the food was good. I'd definitely come in again if ever in the area and check out the rest of their extensive menu. read more

3 feels too low but 4 stars feels too high. Pros include service and large variety of teas. Had the morning ciabatta sandwich. Flavor wise was good but the ingredients kept slipping out and falling everywhere. Environment was typical cafe with wifi available. read more

Super cute cafe! Great coffee and drinks. They also have great sandwiches and food too.

Busy coffee shop. The manager /owner was super friendly as were the rest of tbe staff. Good grab & go selection. I had a chai latte & an egg quiche, both were nice. read more

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Very good coffee & food! Very very pricey. All Egg sandwiches are $7.00- $8.00 Which is insane. Parma Deli near by they are around $4.00 and coffee is $2.50. read more

Perfect neighborhood coffee spot with friendly people and delicious food baked goods.

Disgusting and overpriced. Totally overrated and unacceptable service to boot- will not return. Dry pastries and flavorless coffee. Nothing special or unique about this place. read more

If you can handle the crowds at times and the somewhat overpriced coffee, this place has much to offer. Service is usually friendly and efficient. The ambience is lively and casual. The food is quite delicious and they have a lot of 'grab and go' items in the case so if you're in a hurry, that's a big deal! I have been to I think every Tazza location and they are generally located where all the shops are which entails often difficult parking situations (especially in Ridgefield), but if I can get a spot, I tend to make it one of my go to stops whether it is to grab an ice coffee or a wrap to eat for lunch. Glad to have some Tazza options nearby - I'd go there any day over Starbucks! read more

Writer Friend and I were a bit early for a book event at the Ridgefield Library, so we went in search of coffee, being it was 8:30am and the bars weren't open yet. Tazza was a short walk up the street, and had everything we needed. It's a cute little shop with many varieties of coffee available, as well as baked goods. Social distancing and masks were enforced, coffee was hot, and Writer Friend got her chocolate fix satisfied. All in all, a great way to kill a little bit of time. read more

Great prices, selection, friendly staff...and decaf hazelnut coffee, and decaf espresso!

I really wanted to love this place, however my experience was quite disappointing. I ordered 2 salads and a smoothie. Servers were friendly, but they only gave me one salad and forgot the dressing... and it took a long about 20 mins to get my entire order when there were only 2 other customers in the store. It came to $35, which was on the expensive side, but that would have been ok for high quality ingredients. Unfortunately that was not the case... it reminded me of the grab and go salads at LaGuardia airport... rubbery chicken, browning avocado, squishy tomatoes, and apple slices with pieces of the core in it. The smoothie was overly sweet and I'm pretty sure it was just fruit juice blended with ice... no fresh or frozen fruit. Maybe there coffee is better. read more

Worked here for around one month a couple of years ago. The manager was horrible and made all of his new employees learn things on their own and when they didn't know what to do, he would aggressively criticize them not only in private but also in front of customers. Fired me with no reason and refused to tell me why I had been fired as a young 16 year old working my first job. Even if the coffees is ok, the manager is mean and does not care about his employees or about being a kind person. read more

Until today, used to walk there on a break from work to get the same protein shake I've gotten at least 20 times before. In the last month and a half. Each time I've paid $7.50. Today, I order, $10.00. I asked the girl and she said that's what it is. If you want to raise prices, I get it. But by over 33%?! One rainbow cookie that's the size of a golf ball is now $1.25? They should taste like a bite of Jesus's shoe for that price, and they were on the right path, but the shoe didn't belong to Jesus. I spend easily $50 a week there, some weeks upwards of $100. Or I was. No more. Urging everyone to look at what they are charging you, because it's not what they advertise for. I'm absolutely baffled How can you get away with raising prices by over $30%? Needless to say, my savings account will be getting more attention. read more

My favorite cafe in Ridgefield, Ct is Tazza ... without question! Great espresso / coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch options abound. Try their fresh wraps and paninis. Super fresh muffins and croissants daily. Soothing background music, friendly staff that greet you with a smile. Seating available both inside or on the sidewalk of Main Street Ridgefield! read more

They gave the best Chai Latte! Way better than Starbucks. Cute place to get coffee and veg out.

I have been here a number of times and have been satisfied with their cafe lattes on most occasions. I usually get it to go but on the occasions we have sat in, it's a cute cozy atmosphere. A few couches, a mix of tables and chairs and an interesting mix of customers. There's always interesting conversation all around in case you are bored with your company I tried the tiramisu once and it wasn't the best. A little too sweet for my taste. read more

Better than the other tazzas I've been to in the area. Great hazelnut iced coffee. Quick service. Large selection. Great job guys!

Randomly found ourselves in the area and needed a place to grab a bite to eat. Let me start by saying the cold brew coffee was really good, definitely recommend that. Another plus is they use actual grilled chicken - none of that pre grilled stuff you find at a lot of cafes / delis. On that note, the Cesar wrap was just okay. Not enough dressing, too much lettuce, and roasted red peppers? Who puts roasted red peppers on a Cesar wrap. Granted I should have ordered it without, but they put me on the spot when ordering and I just ordered the first thing that sounded good haha read more

Just had another great coffee and muffin from Tazza. Great place for a morning wake up and walk in Main Street.

I ordered salads to eat on the go and there were no forks. When I inquired the staff said they were out and that I should go across the street to poach forks from another restaurant. The food was good but the response of the staff was embarrassing. Bad service and decent food. read more

Mixed feelings. Cute cafe, nice people, and good coffee. However, the store employees never listen to me. I say "no room for milk" they give me room for milk, I say "light ice" and it's all ice. I ask them the price and they don't even acknowledge the fact that I've asked the question. Although they are friendly, the need to step up their customer service and listening skills. read more

Really good coffee, plenty of caffine. They have monthly flavors, which I've found to be pretty good. I'm a big fan of the chai charger with skim and the lattes (though they could use a few more latte varieties like a certain chain does, particularly the seasonal ones!) The music is also pretty good in the place. The staff is pleasant and attentive. Food is good when you determine what is tasty and what is just, meh. I like to get work done there. They have wifi and enough seating to accomodate anyone looking to hang around. Now that the nice weather is here they have a few tables outside as well. Only reason they don't get 5 stars is the usual Ridgefield syndrome...price. read more

This place is great. I absolutely love coming to get a quick breakfast a few times a week. The food always tastes fresh. Talk about their berry yogurt and their freshly made orange muffins. Not to mention their staff is always professional and super friendly. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

Cute place, great atmosphere, wifi and music and of course, kicking java AND smack in the middle of town instead of some dumpy shopping strip. What more can you ask for ! read more

Sugar Free Vanilla Chai Tea Latte with Soy instead of regular milk. They get 4 stars just for making me this drink every time without looking at me like I'm crazy! They're big selection of sweet treats doesn't hurt their rating either read more

Food always teaser fresh. I like coming here in the morning. To get quick breakfast. I will be back for sure. And to mention really nice clean place. Keep up the work read more

Good coffee and some seating. The location is great if you are walking around the town, but a bit difficult to grab a coffee on your commute. read more

I LOVE THIS CAFE!! The food and the drinks are great, but what really makes this cafe the best, is the girls behind the counter, that greet me with the warmest welcomes and the biggest smiles. It really helps sell the coffee. My personal favorite coffee is the Hawaiian Coconut. It is so tropical it makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii! Their "brew of the day" always changes, which shakes things up a bit, which is also great! I also love the timely manner at which my drinks are prepared, WAY faster than Starbucks. The people really create a personal feel when they serve me my coffee. I also witnessed them interacting with a "regular". They remembered their order to the tee, and knew their names!! It just shows how personable and friendly the Tazza employees are. LOVE LOVE LOVE read more

This is my favorite cafe in town! I prefer coming here opposed to Starbucks. Very comparable but far better selection.

Rude staff. Other similar comments below are true, the staff could be better. The prices are high and the baked goods are not that great, you can make the same at home! But, the most critical point for me was the rude behavior of the staff. I won't be going back. Blahhh. read more

Dropped in for breakfast and had a latte, pear tart and healthy beverage. All were excellent. The Pear tart was particularly good. Nice atmosphere. read more

We bought a pecan tart to go for $4. By the time we bit into it and discovered the pecan topping had likely been spray-painted on the doughy tort, it was too late to go back and complain. What a rip-off this was. I will never again patronize this gyp joint. read more

for a place with cafe in its name, one would think the espresso would be good. it is not. it's bitter like Starbucks AND weak. meh.

It's fine! The kids working here are usually in an ok mood I suppose, but I'm a little disappointed because I asked for a black tea latte and THE TEA THEY PUT IN WAS LIPTON!??!?! Like why in the heck does any cafe brew Lipton tea? Was such a major bummer. The coffee is ok. read more

If I could this negative stars, I would. First of all, the muffin I received was very dry and and burnt tasting, but I could get over that. I even came back over the weekend to give it another chance since its in such a convenient location, but once again, I was thoroughly disappointed. There's this big guy there (not sure if he's the owner or the manager), and while waiting in line, I noticed that as the younger employees (must be in high school) were trying do their jobs, he constantly pointed out everything they were doing wrong, reprimanding and embarrassing them in front of customers. I felt extremely uncomfortable watching this unprofessional and immature behavior, and left before I even ordered anything. Will not be going back. read more

Great little cafe right in the heart of Ridgefield! Staff and Baristas are so pleasant and know how to make any coffee drink or protein shake you want! My go-to spot! read more

This place is the definition of meh. The coffee is not on par with other cafes in the area at all. I expected more since all they do is coffee, along with reheated sandwiches and sweets that were.... well, meh at best. I don't like to be harsh but it's like so many things in Ridgefield, all flash and no substance. read more

Pretty bummed about my experience here, as my coworkers tend to talk it up quite a bit and I enjoy supporting local businesses. I walked in and wasn't greeted or welcomed by anyone, which was a little unusual. I walked up to the counter and I ordered a flavored coffee, which wound up being lukewarm - not to mention, they ran out midpour, so they filled it with non-flavored coffee instead of offering to brew fresh. When the girl behind the counter gave me my total, I handed over my debit card, to which I was stared at and told it's a "5 dollar minimum". I hurriedly looked for a sign but I couldn't find one that indicated that. It was a little embarrassing because I hardly ever carry cash, but I wound up having it and left. The coffee is mediocre - I say as I am begrudgingly drinking it and wishing I would have sprung for a latte. The selection of pastries and goodies was not as abundant as I'd hoped - most modern places I go to have different options (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, etc.) and many of the offerings were full-flavor and more suited for a decadent, rich taste. I was craving something sweet and light, but to no avail. I may return to try again, but this experience did not leave a great taste in my mouth. read more