As a proud, card-carrying member of the "Find the Best Wings in Connecticut" father-son tour, I…read morehave to start by tipping my hat to my fellow Yelpers... because you were absolutely right. My son and I rolled into TK's American Cafe with high hopes and empty stomachs, ready to see if this stop could challenge the reigning champions of our wing universe: J. Timothy's Taverne and The Groggy Frog. Punchline: It didn't dethrone the champs... but the experience itself was still pretty great. First, the atmosphere is fantastic. Old wooden booths, high tops, TVs right at the table, KENO(!!!), and that perfect slightly chaotic sports-bar energy that tells you wings are about to happen. The décor fits the town vibe perfectly and the place just feels like a wing institution. The service? Excellent. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic -- exactly the kind of crew you want guiding you through 70+ wing sauces like a sommelier of poultry. Now... the wings. The chicken itself was excellent quality and cooked perfectly. Crispy skin, juicy meat, great size -- everything you want when the wings arrive. When we saw the massive sauce selection, we were ready for wing nirvana. But this is where the prophecy of Yelp reviews past came true. The sauces were delicious in flavor... but thin in viscosity. Instead of lovingly clinging to the wings like a good sauce should, many of them staged a dramatic escape and formed a puddle at the bottom of the platter. So instead of eating wings, we spent half the meal doing a sort of wing-dunking relay, re-dipping each bite back into the sauce lagoon. To be fair, the teriyaki and barbecue-based sauces held on better, but if you're a classic hot-sauce wing person like me, you may find your wings swimming more than sticking. The blue cheese was excellent, the celery and veggies were fresh and crisp... although the carrots were so wide they looked like they were cut for a horse with impressive jaw strength. Credit where it's due: the steak fries were fantastic, and the nachos were surprisingly great -- the kind that taste like something you could make at home... except somehow way better. So where do we land? Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Very good food overall. But on the Connecticut Wing Power Rankings, the crown still belongs to J. Timothy's and The Groggy Frog. Would I come back? Maybe... but on the drive home we passed about six intriguing Brazilian restaurants and a Pepe's pizza, and suddenly my lunch decision tree got complicated. Still, I'm glad we tried it. TK's is a fun spot with a great vibe -- just maybe bring a spoon so you can scoop the sauce back onto your wings. PS: if you stick blend/emulsify some xanthan gum into the wing sauce when you're making it hot... It will stick perfectly to the wings... In case improvement is something you're interested in

I'm continuing my tour of the great CT wing places. My latest first was TK's. We visited right as…read morethey were opening on a Tuesday around 11 a.m. on our way out of CT on vacation. The focus of our visit for me was wings, but I also tried some tasty cheese topped chili with chips. And my son's steak fries. They were gigantic! As for the wings, the chicken was high quality and had good texture. The blue cheese was above average, and there lots of pieces of celery and carrots. Most of my comments are about the sauce. I tried 3 sauces. The Hot Buffalo Sauce, which I understand is a CT favorite, was good, but it didn't really stick to the wing. Some of the sauce may have been absorbed in to the skin of the wing, but it wasn't that noticeable flavor-wise. There was a small pool of sauce at the Bottom of the basket rather than on the wings. I suspect the wings weren't adequately tossed in the sauce. Or maybe it was a thin batch of sauce and didn't stick for that reason. In any event, the sauce situation was not ideal for the Buffalo wings. My favorite sauce was the Fire & Ice, which consisted of TK's hot sauce, Ranch and Horseradish. This sauce stuck better to the wings. It had a nice rounded flavor. Mild heat, A bit of tang. A very good sauce. My third sauce was the Dragon. This sauce also stuck to the wing well. It consisted of Honeyaki, Ginger, Suicide sauce and seasoned seeds. The sauce was pretty good, but it didn't taste like I expected given the menu description. I didn't pick up any Ginger, which was what I found intriguing about the description. The sports bar/restaurant itself was cool. There were plenty of big TV's. And smaller TV's at the tables along the outside. Service was very good and friendly. I'd definitely check out TK's again. Next time, I'd probably try to visit at a later time when there were a few more customers there because I wonder if some of the sauce issues were related to it being an off peak time. 4.25 Stars

The crew and I heard about a new barbecue spot all the way out in Danbury, CT so we packed up the…read morewhip and shot out there! Here's how it went at Farmboys Smokin' BBQ! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on South Street with its own private parking lot is this gem. What looks like a seemingly medium-sized house on the side of the street is this unique spot. Out back there are several smokers that are fed with wood on a regular basis. Once inside you'll see the rustic concept. Lots of wood everywhere and a pretty open concept. Directly in front of you is the circular bar and off to the left is the main dining room. The lighting is warm and inviting as well. Service: The whole staff really took care of us since we were a pretty big party. We had no issues whatsoever. Food: So I got to try A LOT of things here. I started off with the Just Peachy which is Crowne Royal Peach served with a whiskey-soaked peach and some sweet tea. It was deliciously well-balanced and simple with only 3 major ingredients. Next up was the Homestyle Honey Cornbread. This was very good, soft and simple, I do wish the butter was warmer though so that it was easier to spread. Next up was the Honey Sriracha Glazed Pork Belly. It was so soft, so tender, savory and flavorful. I loved the bit of char from the "skin" and the sweet/spiciness was a great addition. Next up was the Smokey Mac & Cheese that comes served in a super hot skillet and it was SUPER CHEESY, yet very thick as well. This was so delicious, peppery, a bit sharp, but I really enjoyed it. Next up were the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which are an excellent menu choice for those that don't eat meat. They're served over a blue cheese coleslaw and this was an awesome idea! I was very impressed because coleslaw is usually made with mayonnaise, using bleu cheese was brilliant. The "wings" themselves were crispy and flavorful. Next up was the Farmboys Old Fashioned which is a twist on the original classic. In it is Basil Hayden Toast Premium Bourbon and other secret ingredients. This was delicious as well and was just a hint too sweet to me. Next up were the Super Sloppy Nachos. These are a concoction of melted cheddar, homemade cheese sauce, baked beans, ranch, BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapenos and pulled pork. You can get chicken instead if you wish. These were delicious and very straightfroward, but pretty heavy. I actually really liked the fresh jalapenos that provided a bit of a crunch along with the chips. Very good. Next up were the Brussels Sprouts which are served with crispy pork belly and hot honey sauce. I mean, I guess these aren't healthy as they once were anymore. Lol. These were straight though. I liked how they were cooked and the other flavors involved drowned out the actual Brussels flavor. Second to last was the beef brisket. It was amazing and was so incredibly tender. Just simply amazing. I don't have anything else to say. Lastly, the smoked wings. These were super tender and they still had a crispy skin! The smokey flavor was excellent and there were hints of Cajun, maybe creole in it as well. I loved these so much. Value: Barbecue is usually on a bit of the pricey side, but that's just the way it goes. The food usually takes a lot longer and time is money. That's about it. This place wasn't crazy though and the portions are big so you definitely get your money's worth. In conclusion, I really, really liked this place and just wish it were closer to me so that I could visit more often. However, if you're on that side of the state or not, make your way there to check them out!

Farmboys, Farmboys, Farmboys... I know it's super cold…read moreoutside and business is probably slow, but yesterday's experience unfortunately was not a good one. My wife and son were super excited to try barbecue at this famous local spot, but we definitely caught them on an off night. Reviews are mostly good for this place, so I guess timing and circumstances are at play. My wife ordered the peach cocktail and they were out. I ordered the RIBS, they were out !!! They didn't have the sausage for the combination platter and came out a couple of minutes later saying they had it (most likely just seared because the smoke was not there when we were eating). They were out of Brussel sprouts. They were out of MUSTARD !! I ordered a house pilsner they were out and I ordered another beer. Need i say more? On a good note they can barbecue. The brisket was very good. Great smoke ring and true winner. The pulled pork and chicken both had good smoke. Chicken was a bit on the dry side, but it was still good. Baked beans were good. My wife absolutely loved the cole slaw. Waitress was very good. Polite, apologetic and serviced us very well. We addressed our disappointment and hopefully by summer this famous BBQ spot can get back on track.

Your typical sports bar. I like the individual tvs at each booth. Menu had a decent selection and I…read morelike that they had a cocktail menu. Service was efficient and food was tasty. Prices were fair as well. Good for a quick bite or to catch a game.

We were looking for a place to watch Sunday football and found just the spot! Pippa's has great…read moregame day drink and food deals, as well as happy hour and other specials. We loved the chili cheese nachos and also enjoyed the fried pickles (breading is a bit thick). The full food menu has a wide range of meals - definitely something for everyone! The space is inviting and lively, with tv's everywhere, but not too much noise. Most of all, their service is exceptional! We enjoyed talking with Erin. Can't wait to watch more games here!

After a long travel day, I decided to order some food and have it delivered to my hotel. The food…read morecame quicker than I expected, but when I tried it I was completely underwhelmed and disappointed. The chicken was orange - as seen in the picture. The hummus was not fresh, and tasted sour. I also ordered rice with lamb. The meat was not great, didn't look like lamb either. Honestly, the best thing they have is the rice so that's not saying much. Unfortunately, I had to throw most of the food away because it was not good.

My absolute favorite halal restaurant! I originally had them in orange, when I lived in New haven…read more Having relocated to danbury, I was honestly skeptical, because being the spoiled new haven-ite I am, eating in danbury has left me disappointed time and time again. However this location has NOT. The food is fresh, inexpensive and filling. I especially enjoy the fries and salata bowls. Service is quick and efficient, and it's a pretty clean, and chill place to eat. My gripe is the location. Traffic on newtown road towards I-84 can be quite hectic.

Some great tacos here! Being from the other coast originally I like my tacos a certain way and…read morethis place delivers. Have tired all combinations of their burritos offered and haven't yet been disappointed. It's a smaller place with some counter seating inside and when warm enough tables outside. Menu is written on the chalk board and isn't huge so it's easy to navigate. Anytime I find myself going to / from the hardware store and hungry this is my stop. Want good food at an affordable price then this is a must stop.

Absolutely delish and affordable Mexican foods. A wide variety of dishes as well as…read moretacos/burritos/quesadillas. I opted for a lengua taco, which was flavorful and tender. I also got an al pastor quesadilla which was pleasantly sweet with a nice smoky essence. Definitely a must try in Danbury.

We decided to order delivery and chose Popeyes. The app was easy to navigate. The food was…read moredelivered within the time window and still warm. I haven't had Popeyes in a long time. It was really good. I have thought this before, but have finally confirmed Popeyes is better tasting than the other chicken competitors. Not trying to ruffle anybody's feathers, just my opinion. The spicy chicken sandwich had lots of flavor. I tried some of the mac & cheese also. Hands-down better then it's competitors and probably better than any other fast food mac & cheese. I think the little cheese crust on top is what makes the difference. Will definitely order Popeyes sooner after this experience.

I love Popeyes it's my favorite fast food place great lemonade great chicken sandwiches love the…read morefries 10/10

Really good, clean food! Great variety and tastes delicious. Have ordered many times.read more

I haven't been here in a while, but the food is just as good as it was the last time I was here. I…read morehad the wonton and chicken dumplings in hot oil, and they were good! Yang chow fried rice was perfect, as was the shrimp with lobster sauce and minced chicken corn soup. They also have the best boneless spareribs. The owner is so nice, and her prices are the most reasonable in the area.

Nice friendly people at the restaurant. I was trying to pick between the standard Chicken Parm and…read moreShrimp Parm. The server helped out. I got the Shrimp Parm and it was very good. Jalapen Poppers were good as well. We noticed that the hall inside is fairly large and could accomodate a decent sized party, which they were preparing today for. Good dining experience.

The BEAST stepped into Gisella's Ristorante... and this one? It's got the reputation but doesn't…read morefully live up to the hype. Good, but not as great as the ratings suggest. Let's start with what they do right. The place has that classic Italian restaurant feel cozy, welcoming, and clearly built for family-style dining. You can tell right away why people like it. Service tends to be friendly, portions are solid, and it checks that "comfort food" box. But The BEAST isn't here for vibes alone... helpful definitely, but we're here for the food. And this is where things level out. The dishes especially staples like chicken parm come out looking the part, but flavor-wise? It's a little one-dimensional. The sauce leans heavy and slightly flat, lacking that bright, fresh tomato punch you want in a strong Italian kitchen. It fills you up, sure but it doesn't leave a lasting impression. There's also a bit of that "quantity over precision" feel. Big portions are great, but when you're sitting at a 4.7-star reputation, expectations jump and this doesn't quite match that level of execution.

worst yaroa ever, they put the left over from regular meat with bones and everything almost no…read morecheese, really disappointe. Deberian de tener un poco mas de concideracion con el cliente como van a poner lo que le sobro de pollo guisado con huesos y cuero del pollo una asquerosidad

A short walk from Westconn's midtown campus is this unassuming deli that deserves 5 stars for food…read more There are two entrances, one street-side into the market and one from the parking lot to the deli. Food: The rice is flavorful, the meat is tender, and the sweet plantains are my absolute favorite. Portion size is amazing. You can get a huge container of food (basically serves two people) with a drink for under ten bucks. Service was friendly and helpful. I especially like how they serve it for you. Other delis in the area are self-serve which sketches me out for sanitary reasons. Overall great value, nice people, good variety, awesome portion size, and tasty food.