Fantastic vision into action in The Art Space Cafe with converted church that was also a carpet store before its wonderful manifestation now as cafe, exhibit space, teaching space, performance space, and creator's space. The light, the high ceilings, the thought-provoking art, the little kids getting a ukulele lesson on a Wednesday morning, it is all wonderful. Tables throughout to bring the laptop and not be rushed away. Very informative docent sharing the history of the building, the effort, and the artists, beginners and pros alike. Her enthusiasm is infectious. And the food is excellent too. Creative breakfast combos and some you don't typically see. We went pretty traditional yet my avocado toast had an option over hashbrowns instead of one of the 5 or so bread options. The scrambled eggs were a cheesy softness that showed care and skill. Super fresh avocado, just lovely. My daughter who is local was visiting with me for the first time as well. She planned to go back with another friend just a few days later. read more

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Go for brunch! Epic baked goods and the best eggs. Pro tip: ask to skip the oil on top. Gluten-free options are pretty stellar. Except the read more

The Art Space Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Looking from the outside you wouldn't think the art space held such a hidden gem inside. While small, it was impressionable. Very good service, friendly and accommodating. They make the bake goods and it's gluten free and no yeast!! Try the Pecan Pie Bar!! Unique menu with interesting ingredients. As well as special's you can try! If you plan to visit be aware that they have a small lot in the back with limited parking and limited street parking. The best part is after you eat or while you wait you can enjoy the amazing art the space has to offer! read more

The Art Space Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

ORIGIN: Westport resident, NY mergers and acquisitions attorney, and civil rights advocate Alexandra Davern Korry had purchased the former church with the vision of creating a public art space. Unfortunately, Korry died of ovarian cancer shortly after purchasing the building in 2019, but her family made concerted effort to realize her vision. Highly regarded Connecticut restauranteur Bill Taibe was successfully solicited to open and manage a cafe in the space, bringing a talented team that includes Johnson & Wales-trained Caitlin McGowen as Head Chef. CONCEPT: The cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and sweets that are as creative and attractive as the community artwork on display. What's more they're delicious and invite opportunity for customers to experience Connecticut artisan products, such as coffee beans selected and roasted by ISLE and croissants baked by Flour Water Salt. EXPERIENCE: I've enjoyed the uncommon oatmeal combination, here topped with roasted rhubarb and crisp pistachios, paired with a matcha latte. When looking for something more substantial, the popular soft scrambled egg croissant is over the top, stacked high and flavored with chive, Pecorino, and Gruyère. (Chef McGowen's egg technique is legendary.) AMBIANCE: Sunlight fills the space, and cafe tables are widely scattered across gallery and cafe, inviting peaceful work or private conversation. SERVICE: Orders are placed at counter and brought to tables. TIPS: Access to the space is free and open until 3 PM everyday except Monday and Tuesday. A small parking lot is in the back. Swing by, enjoy art in the sunlight-filled space, and support Korry's vision for the community! read more

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Wow--what a pleasant surprise. This place doesn't look like much from the outside. But go on in. We had brunch. Avocado toast with egg, banana bread and their pan cake with blueberry compote and whipped cream. All amazing and delicious. Service was fast and friendly. And the art wasn't bad either. Cool space. We will return. read more

This place is so cool and the mission behind it is amazing! As a gluten-free girly I appreciate all the options. And the gf bread was actually really good. So many baked treats. Plus the portions are huge. You could easily split a couple things with someone. While you wait you can explore the art gallery! I've been telling so many people about this place and highly recommend checking it out and supporting a good cause! read more

The Art Space Cafe - Matcha, Irish cream latte, pear cobbler & pecan bar (all gluten-free) - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I've been meaning to try Art Space Cafe for some time! The staff are incredibly friendly and were very patient with my questions about ingredients used to make their products. I love that they support local businesses by using their products (Westport Farmers Market, Flour Water Salt Bread). The cafe is incorporated in the art gallery, which is so unique. You just have to see it for yourself! Everything is so dainty and aesthetic. The coffee was great! My banana bread was oddly hard and dry, not sure why. But my friend thoroughly enjoyed her meal. Will be back soon! read more

The Art Space Cafe - Eggs, cottage cheese, FSW toast with butter and jam on the side. Irish cream cold brew. Banana bread warmed up with butter. Mocha latte - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Best food adventure!! This lil cafe is the back of a gorgeously converted church turned art gallery. The art is cool, but the culinary art that is happening here is unbelievable!! I had The Good Bowl, and it definitely is aptly named. It's packed with perfectly cooked beets, sweet potatos, wild rice, and THE CREAMIEST tahini - I'm drooling just thinking about it again. Every bite was a flavor journey that you both didn't want to end but also couldn't wait to get to the next bite. The Green Goddess Salad was also awesome - simplicity refined. Their drink specials were things I'd neither heard of nor even thought about putting together. Like, cold brew and pineapple juice? What the what??! I had the espresso with tonic and ginger syrup. It was like my morning coffee hooked up with a ginger ale. It was WEIRD but I wasn't mad about it! The only thing weirder than the drink specials was the art itself - and I mean that in the best possible way. Grab your best culinarily adventurous friend and go treat yourself to a lunch you will not soon forget!! read more

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The service and art here were wonderful. It was nice to sit among the pieces while having breakfast. However, the Irish cold brew was pretty weak and the biscuit was quite dry. The pancake was too saturated with syrup and therefore overwhelmingly sweet. Maybe I had ordered the wrong things since this place has such good reviews? read more

Delightful staff, fine food. Fun place. Very different Could use a few more food options

Super cute space and they've got such a nice variety of drinks and food! I absolutely loved the Irish cream cold brew and it was one of the best cold brews I've had read more

The Art Space Cafe - Irish cream cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

LOVE this spot, sad it took us years to discover it... It's very unassuming and tucked away inside the art center, but the food is amazing. Very healthy and farm to table with great and interesting flavors, which isn't surprising because I believe one of the Tabie brothers (of KaWani, Whelk, Taproot, etc) is involved. Big portions, great salads and sandwiches and soups and bowls and baked goods. You can't go wrong! Support them!! Then go check out some art :) read more

The peanut butter oatmeal was delicious, tasting like an elevated version of the classic childhood combination of peanut butter and jelly. It was so comforting! The portion was large and filling, so I ended up having leftovers. The concord grape lemonade was also amazing! The grape flavor shined and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. Can't wait to continue trying their whole menu! read more

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What a cute find! Great casual and unique place to grab brunch or lunch. It's small, so better for smaller groups. They have multiple vegan and gluten free options, and you can browse the art gallery, full of work from students and local artists, before or after your meal. It's behind-the-counter service, but very friendly and helpful with suggestions and recommendations. I would definitely go back. read more

The Art Space Cafe - Gorgeous Green Goddess salad with roasted Turkey and a creamy cold brew. Behind is The Good Bowl, which was also delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Amazing food and lovely staff. Couldn't recommend more! It's got a nice atmosphere. Will say you can't tell from the street that there open so check the door. read more

Everything here is delicious and fresh. All the pastries ; we've tried a lot! And the food and drinks as well. Love that you can view some cool art as you wait for you food. Unique and yum brunch spot! read more

The Art Space Cafe - Green goddess salad with tofu and soft boiled egg Scrambled egg croissant with Gruyère. Both yum!! - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

What a fun venue! Breakfast/brunch at the Art Space is the perfect weekend getaway. Food is phenomenal with creative menu, at a very affordable cost. The atmosphere is fun, and make sure to say hi to the volunteers working around the space! read more

The scrambled eggs are perfectly made. The cafe is quiet, clean and spacious. Patrons are respectful of noise level. I appreciate that the cafe used glass plates, mugs and reusable utensils to avoid any unnecessary waste. The gallery is adjoined and is always enjoyable to wander through and observe the art. The cafe is a great setting for reading, a quiet game of chess, drawing or studying. I personally find it to be a quieter alternative to a busy coffee shop and enjoy it! read more

The Art Space Cafe - Scrambled eggs (toast included) and a separate order of drip coffee with caramel syrup and almond milk. - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Outstanding food and the people who work here care. Incredible scrambled eggs (if you've ever had ill cooked eggs you know what I mean), pastries and the best coffee drinks! And the ambiance is terrific. Go here! read more

Absolutely delicious, incredible place for a cozy bite or coffee. Everything is community based which makes it feel even more special. Put away your own plates, art all over from local folks, even ingredients from locally sourced spots. FSW bread for the win. Coffee and Matcha is spectacular. My father and I discovered PICKLED tofu here and it was a game changer. A small kitchen so you know it's all done with attention and love. This is by far my favorite spot in Norwalk. I always leave feeling calm, happy and FULL. Thank you Art Cafe read more

The Art Space Cafe - Sourdough sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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The Art Space Cafe is in my opinion, the best and most original café in all of Norwalk. The coffee and food creations use 100% real ingredients, are house-made and never include artificial syrups or flavors. Their lunch and breakfast menu includes delicious, non-traditional delights such as carrot soup, pizza baguette, and much more. Alcoholic beverages like wine can be found on the menu as well! If you didn't already love the Art Space for their delicious concoctions, you'll love that their proceeds go to the art program within the gallery, supporting free classes for local high school students and a resident artist. This café doubles as a rotating, local gallery, giving guests the chance to see the latest exhibit and live music on weekends. read more

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A perfect 'anti brunch' brunch for me: I was looking for something different from both a food and ambiance perspective and I got both. The venue is unique, we took the time to tour the different art pieces on the 3 levels and then sat and ordered beautifully crafted sandwiches. Simple service but one can feel a solid organization in the back, well thought recipes and great execution. Thanks ADK for the initiative, the volunteers for their help and the staff behind this cafe for a nice time. read more

Had been meaning to check this place out and finally visited. It does take some time for food items, since it's a small staff (which they note) so would order ahead of time, but otherwise walk around and enjoy the art! The wait is so worth it! The menu is actually quite extensive and imaginative. I ordered the PLT sandwich and it is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Cold brew is great too! Will def come again. read more

The Art Space Cafe - PLT! - Cafes Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Breakfast scrambled eggs are divine! Coffee fantastic & the art is profound and interesting

What a glorious place! The dedication to community and art, all while serving the best food I've ever eaten??? Which then funds the mission? I've never experienced food like this. It is a revelation. read more

Great coffees, sandwiches and baked goods in a cool setting. Order your food, browse the gallery, eat and then browse some more. Go-to's for me are the Avocado Toast (make sure you add on kimchee), Overnight Oats and iced chai latte with an espresso shot. Avocado tofu sandwich, Hoodoo Brown Turkey sandwich with spicy Mayo and pepper relish are also great. Friends swear by tuna. If they have Bomboloni (big filled donut) get one. Exactly what Norwalk needs. read more

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Beyond Bill Taibe recipes, it is outstanding that the staff remembers my name and what I usually order. Of course the art which is crafted exceeds expectations. read more

Incredible atmosphere, outstanding food, and very friendly staff. The pastries and egg dishes were excellent.

awesome cafe addition to norwalk. peaceful and good food. great place to get some work done. had the chicken curry salad pretty good. the cold brew was awesome as well. read more

Great options for coffee and tea. The avocado toast was really good. Can't wait to try more food.