I don't go to Caraluzzi's often, but when I do it's always worth it. They carry specialty items…read moreregular supermarkets don't carry. One of these items is Arethusa ice cream. A little pricy, but it saves time going to Litchfield. Danbury looks clean and has a friendly staff.

This is the second time I've ordered Thanksgiving catering at Caraluzzi, and it doesn't disappoint…read more Last year, I ordered the turkey, and this year the brisket, and it's worth it. They have really good stuffing too! I'll be ordering again.

This cafe has gotten a revamp since I've last been year and I've seen some great improvements. For…read moreexample, I ordered an iced vanilla oat-milk latte and it was awesome! Was about $9 for the large size. I also tried their grilled cheese and loved how flat and crunchy it was. My friends had some pastries and the little muffins were toddler approved! Lots of different seating options and things to look at. I think if they focus on building up their coffee menu, having signature/seasonal lattes it will really elevate it. Would love to see homemade syrup options. This area of CT really lacks quality cafes with good latte options and this would be really good focus area to get more business as it's located within neighborhoods. Also there are a lot of free food pantry items for those in need

The Goodie Shop has the best bread for Sunday dinners, and the BEST bacon egg and cheeses, I can…read morenever eat just one. Mark's pastry and donuts are perfect .... Im so Glade he's in my town.... and the employee are polite, very fast and helpful... good job goodie shop see you soon!! Mikey E

Now that a new owner is in there trying his hardest to bake goodie like bagels etc. and trying to…read moremake pizza.He imports his rolls He tried and failed his coffee is the same a the old owner ( 3 bean coffee).Some folks said goodbye and moved on.Like me.Sad day hey.

Absolutely the best Italian pastries and cakes around!!! Everything is so fresh and the service is…read moreAMAZING!!

My wife wanted to pick up some cookies to bring to a family function. This is the closest Italian…read morebakery to us in Brookfield so we tried them. The price was a little cheaper than I expected which was nice. The almond horseshoe was very good. All the cookies we ordered were delicious with the exception of the rainbow cookies. They did not have enough jelly, which made them a little dry. Other than that, loved this place.

Absolutely LOVE this little market! I wish it were near where I lived because it has EVERYTHING!…read moreIt's like when you have that occasional recipe that calls for a not oft used ingredient, this place would definitely have it in stock. And a really nice brand, too. For example I picked up a bottle of Momofuku soy sauce - normally I'd have to have that shipped. We got a bunch of things here for lunches and dinners, including bowtie pasta salad with chicken; burrata cheese; beautiful heirloom tomatoes; snap peas; Italian wedding soup; chicken salad. Everything was super fresh, organic and delicious. And the service was not only friendly and attentive, it was super relaxed... while I like Ridgefield there is this overlying social tension everywhere that results in a sort of frosty service in some of the businesses. And hey I get it if I had to provide service to uptight, image conscious, egotistical patrons every day I'd probably end up the same way! Anyway the employees here were relaxed and genuine and it was really nice to just browse the wares and have a nice conversation with nice people. Highly recommend!

Anything we have bought there is fresh and delicious. By far our favorite are their pot pies!…read more Everyone working there is very nice and so helpful when needed.

Despite its name, the stars of the show at this bakery aren't the baked goods. The real attractions…read morefor us, at least, are the hot food items. Some of the options on display in the case by the front door: - Empanadas (queso, carne o pollo; around $5 each, I think) -- well fried, well blotted, well filled, and well seasoned. My family eats what I'm sure is an unhealthy volume of empanadas in NYC and elsewhere, from street carts on "up." El Cisne's are some of the best we've had in a long while. - Bolon de verde con chancho (around $13) -- mashed green plantain balls topped with chunks of... "dirty pig." (Ours came with chewy diced chicharrón. :) This was my first time having bolones de verde and they reminded me of mofongo, but with a creamier, softer, moist plantain base. The fellow at the counter convinced me to get ours in platter form with a fried egg and "salad" (curtido with pickled onion and tomato) on the side, which turned out to be a total winner. Although I'd requested scrambled, the egg came sunny side up, in retrospect a better choice. Warm, liquid yolk lacquer over creamy plantains = magical! The curtido was a game changer, the fresh, acidic vegetables a perfect foil to what would have otherwise been an overwhelmingly heavy plate. And an Ecudorian hot sauce served alongside -- fairly liquidy -- was also fantastically good with everything, possibly made in house. - Ecuadorian style tamales, wrapped in green banana leaves (around $5), are available warm at the counter. The innards include from-frozen peas, carrots and green beans, a few slivers of bell peppers, and a balanced, but moderate amount of chicken or pork. The masa is (still) a bit less silky than my favorite versions for what it's worth -- but every tamale maker has their own style, and the overall effect was enjoyable. - Humitas are slightly sweet and a little denser, harder and dryer than what I am familiar with. Again, perhaps a stylistic difference. My Spanish is terrible and certainly the staff are better at English than I am at Spanish. But even if you're not a native Spanish speaker, just have some patience with communications. It'll all turn out fine. =) p.s. Would love to see prices posted by or near the food and/or on an itemized receipt.

ORIGIN: El Cisne (pronounced El - Seez - Neh) is an…read moreEcuadorian bakery named after a city in the Central American country. The bakery opened in fall 2022, and is the product of a family effort -- Jessica Rivera manages, her fiancé, Luis Alvarez, and her father, Meisias Rivera, bake, while her mother instructs how to make Ecuadorian treats. LOCATION: El Cisne is located in a New Milford strip mall. CONCEPT: Once inside, customers can get a taste of Ecuador. Complementing the bakery focus, El Cisne also offers a small grocery with Ecuadorian pantry staples that are hard to find elsewhere, such as dried purple corn on the cob, purple corn flour, and cinnamon sticks. Small bags of salty snacks, such as salted, crunchy broad beans and corn. EXPERIENCE: I never tried Ecuadorian baked goods before, but El Cisne makes it easy to be adventurous, with a beautiful wooden display case from which customers may grab items with tongs. I selected three breads, and was surprised to find at the register that my selection only totaled $4.50. Two of the items were filled with Ecuadorian cheese -- a salty, crumbly cheese that is apparently included in a wide range of dish types. Upon my second visit I came equipped with suggestions from neighbors who are from Ecuador. Dishes not to be missed include the guava-filled rolls, hot chocolate, and Morocho. Morocho, composed of dried corn, milk, sugar, and seasoned with allspice and cinnamon, is a special hot pudding/drink that takes hours to make. In the fall, look out for Colada Morada, a fruity drink associated with Day of the Dead. Nonetheless, there are plenty of familiar options available as well, such as flan, custard-filled pastries, and cakes. El Cisne is a welcome addition, as residents in the vicinity had previously been limited to purchasing cakes baked at grocery stores. TIPS: To catch a sip of Morocho you must arrive in the morning! Pair sweet with savory, such as Morocho with sugar-topped cheese empanada. Looking for something less sweet? Select hot chocolate instead of Morocho. Baked goods are ever-rotating out of ovens, some restocked more frequently than others. I suggest you ask which rolls are the most fresh, as this appears to vary by day and time. The bakery is designed for take out, but there is one cafe table with two chairs available.

Everything fresh and delicious especially roasted chicken, salmon and baked goods. Service is also…read moreexcellent and helpful

I love stopping by this little market to pick up some supper. You will find a variety of fresh…read moreproduce, meat, seafood, cheese, prepared salads, and hot dishes ready for reheating. I especially like to pick up sliced turkey breast in gravy and potatoes for a quick family dinner. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and I highly suggest you pay a visit to this wonderful market.

Great sandwiches. Friendly staff. Love this place. Every time I've gone the staff has been super…read morenice and the food is great. I love the Flaming Joe sandwich and the grilledcheese burger

A good friend of mine grew up across the street and has talked for years with nostalgia and respect…read morefor the authentic and simplicity of Midway. I was passing the other day and got a few sandwiches for us to share - really looking to experience with him what he remembers fondly. Ownership and staff were fantastic. I loved hearing the regulars have very funny (and unedited) banter with them. The store is a semi-well appointed convenient store. Not fully stocked. Lots of random things (the most whiffle balls in one location I have ever seen), and some holes in the inventory. Deli counter straight forward with lots of options. It feels completely authentic. Kind of a throwback in time. I was very happy to have visited. Every so often I'll come through when in the area. Will not be a destination. Take aways - great people. Really really good rolls and bread for the area. Wry reasonably priced.