I just go for the bread so I have no complaints about the coffee. Sweet Earth and great baguettes,…read moreno complaints. Great bread.

After reading Ridgefield Lifestyle's cover story, "The Art of Hospitality," I decided to return to…read moreRoss's Bread with renewed optimism and, naturally, a stopwatch. The article references the Savoy Hotel, Danny Meyer's hospitality group, "the pursuit of excellence," and repeated commitments to quality and consistency. So I thought perhaps, at long last, the espresso situation had been resolved. Reader, it had not. I ordered a Cortado to stay. "Would you like that in a mug for here or a paper cup?" An encouraging start. I then positioned myself beside the espresso machine like a wildlife documentarian returning to observe a rare but persistent behavioral phenomenon. The barista dosed the portafilter, then tamped the coffee while holding the portafilter in midair, applying what appeared to be approximately the amount of pressure required to test whether an avocado is ripe. He locked it into the machine and pressed start. Brown liquid immediately exploded from the spouts with absolutely no delay whatsoever. The shot was over in roughly four seconds. For those unfamiliar with espresso, this is generally considered suboptimal. The resulting Cortado tasted primarily of hot milk and faintly burnt coffee sadness. After two and a half confirmation sips, I quietly left the remainder on the counter and departed. At this point I no longer review Ross's espresso. I monitor it.

Terrific and snazzy Tazza (Espresso and Coffee) Cafe in Ridgefield is very quaint and very…read moredelicious. 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+

Not a good experience…read more 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?

Great place to stop if you're in the area or heading into Connecticut. They have plenty of…read morepastries, salads, pastas and drinks to grab and go. They also have a gift shop section near the back. The day we went, they had a vintage blue truck selling flowers which was very cute. The iced latte itself was OK, the hot espresso was poured directly into the plastic cup, I would have used a ceramic mug or a stainless steel milk jug to transfer it over after cooling down. Although we were acknowledged, service was a bit slow for being the only ones in line.

Very upbeat Guy is there allot. Seems to have favorites, so nice to older lady who came in but…read moredidn't help me & friend. We look younger & he acted like we didn't have money. I own business & am successful. Wanted to pay but had to wait 15 minutes. This has happened 3 times so I stopped going. If service was the three super sweet women behind counter I'd be there all the time. They helped 2 times & really are wonderful. The milk was spoiled for coffee drink one time so please check your drinks carefully. I'm from the city & used to faster nicer service. City people are harsh to some and I'm ok with that as in NYC over 15 years since are 14. But this was me standing 3 feet from someone while holding products & them reveling in ability to ignore...

Great little spot with plenty of space to chill or work. Chocolate chip cookies with Maldonado…read moresalt, lemon bar could have been better, I think it was stale, but the Italian cappuccino was chefs kiss because it was truly the best ratio for a cappuccino. Great service as well!

Meh. Egg and cheese on ciabatta was totally bland and boring. Iced vanilla latte was fine but…read morenothing special.

Great place for coffee and a bite in the morning. They have a good menu and the prices are good…read more I love the bread they use for their sandwiches. The shop also has a lot of local products.

What a cute spot! Was driving through the area/Vista looking for a coffee shop and came across this…read moreplace. The inside is adorable with a plant shop next door, we didn't explore it too much. There is minimal "seating" inside but we didn't plan on staying. There were two lounge chairs we sat at shortly outside which was nice (pictured). Got an iced chai latte - delicious, a tad sweet and an iced matcha latte - not as strong as we hoped. "The-Damn Good Sandwich" was stellar however a bit pricey. Overall great experience and the staff was super friendly!

Placed a mobile order for 2 cold brews...not rocket science. Showed up before it's scheduled 2:56…read moreready time. After 17 minutes had passed the exhausted barista is still struggling while the four other staffers are largely just talking to one another (one woman is slowly emptying trash). The cashier who noted she hadn't been in for a month (one hears a lot while waiting for 20 minutes for a simple order) is just listless as there is no line but won't help the backlog. At one point she tells the drowning barista, who is already running more than 10 minutes late 'you are doing great' right before going back to the register and leaning on the counter. I approach her as my order is still not ready to request a refund and rather than just pull the cold brew lever to make the second drink she announces 'we'll, one is ready, do you want it?' She takes labors to demand the app and scan although she can fully see the order on her screen and needs a paper receipt signed to refund the drink they they can't bring themselves to possibly make. She is sure to wish me 'the loveliest of days' as I leave. Somehow it is the customer's fault for ordering there. The staff couldn't give less of a care, which is unfortunate. They could do so much more business if they even half tried, or if the staff supported one another.

It's 7:54, I walk in to an open Starbucks. There's only one problem....they shut down who knows…read morewhen and no drinks are available. Or so they tell me. Cold demeanor, two middle aged men "working". I tell them the door was open and it's not 8 PM yet. I'd like a drink. Suddenly they can make a drink but i have to provide a few options because they are "limited". I ask for a hot grande....i walk out with a COLD TALL. The abrasive one gent is waiting at the door to lock it. Never says thankyou, nothing. Just rushing me out. I call corporate to get a refund and complain. They tell me I can't do that. THIS PLACE SUCKS. They don't deserve your business....besides, they charge too much anyway. GOOD BYE RIDGEFIELD STARBUCKS. I hadn't gone there in 4 years...they reminded me why.... Next time lock your door if you've already shut down....oh wait---you can't do that...you are still technically "open".

Love Bubble & Brew! I've had the pleasure of eating their delicious treats and drinking their…read moredelicious coffees! My job treats us, which is super sweet! My favorite is the Chai latte and the bacon, cheddar, and chive scones!! So yummy! And the staff are super attentive and kind!

The ladies are lovely, the drinks are good! The paper straws are rough.. I'm all for saving the…read moreenvironment but they disintegrate before I finish my drink.. every single time. Perhaps time to switch to a different sturdier paper straw.

Look - Real baristas! Great coffee and solid bagel lox & CC. And salads from Soulber!read more

I love this coffee shop! Their Guatemala Dark coffee is super smooth and delicious. Actually, I…read morehave enjoyed all the coffee and the Macha lattes I have ordered here. The ample seating and the comfy couches and chairs in the back make for an easy place to meet friends or just relax by yourself while enjoying coffee and possibly a sweet... or even done food. Actually, I have really enjoyed their soups too! This shop is conveniently located near a few shops I enjoy visiting. Grabbing a coffee before or after shopping is perfect!

Great bagels. Nice staff. Did I say how much we enjoyed the bagels?…read more Love it! Honestly, I don't want to get this place any busier come Sunday morning. Ridgfield woefully lacks a good restaurant scene; let this bagel shop show them how good basics can't be beat!

Looking for great bagels in Ct, this is it. They make the bagels on site each morning starting at…read more2:30 AM. Huge variety of bagel flavors. They have all the works - great lox, spreads, veggies...even capers. They also have an assortment of baked items that looked delish. When we went on a late Sunday morning the live music was just wrapping up. The people working there are very nice. When you go, expect a line - heard it wraps around outside. You can order ahead. I don't eat bagels often - and this place was totally worth it!!!