Lakeside Diner

Bedford hall is always consistent!!!! From the food to the…read moredrinks to the service at the bar, Consistently great !! I have to do a SHOUT OUT to Steven!!!! Thank you!!!! I always look forward to an amazing experience here Tommy K

Had a tasty brunch with some friends recently at "Bedford Hall Craft Kitchen and Bar" in Stamford!…read more Inside is spacious with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is a very modern tavern that gives off a very social feel. Ambiance rate 6.5/10. My friends and I ordered... 1. Wild Mushroom Scramble: This dish was great! The toasted bread smeared with a truffle cream was delicious! However, the truffle flavor was faint, so I'd recommend asking for truffle aioli on the side which essentially elevated its overall taste. Rate 8/10. - Side of French Fries: These were okay since they could've been crispier. Rate 6/10. 2. Chocolate Babka French Toast: This was a nice sweet dish! However, it lacked berry compote, and the bread itself was soggy on the bottom which was upsetting. Rate 7/10. 3. Steak and Eggs: This dish was yummy! The eggs were perfectly runny, and the chimichurri was good! Unfortunately, the hanger steak was cooked almost well done rather than medium rare which was what I asked for. Rate 7/10. The staff were friendly and the service was moderately quick. Service/staff rate: 7/10. Overall, this casual establishment is a nice place to hangout and enjoy a nice Sunday brunch.

Interior

Regular pancakes w Nutella

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Lorca

4.3(631 reviews)

3.7 mi

I stopped by Lorca Café hoping to find a great cup of coffee, and it delivered on that front. Just…read morebe prepared for paid street parking, which can be a bit challenging depending on the time of day. Inside, the café is clean, inviting, and has a warm atmosphere that's perfect for grabbing a coffee or catching up with a friend. I ordered a large cold brew with vanilla syrup, and it was easily the highlight of my visit. Smooth, refreshing, and nicely balanced without being overly sweet. I would absolutely order it again. For food, I tried the Breakfast Burrito, although it's really closer to a Crunchwrap than a traditional burrito. It comes with scrambled eggs, bacon, peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, avocado mash, tater tots, and lima crema. On paper, it sounded like a home run. Unfortunately, the execution did not live up to the description. It ended up being extremely greasy, mushy, and surprisingly lacking flavor despite having so many ingredients. I kept expecting each bite to get better, but it never really did. It was one of those dishes that had a lot of potential but just missed the mark. My cold brew and breakfast came to $23.84 with tax, which felt a little expensive for a breakfast wrap and coffee. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the coffee because it was excellent. As for the food, I'd probably try something different next time. If the kitchen can match the quality of the coffee, this place could be a real standout.

Cute little coffee shop where I stopped for lunch. I had a hot chai tea and the quiche & side…read moresalad. The tea was very good served in a big, comfy cup. The quiche was made single serve, so lots of buttery crust with a creamy, rich filling loaded with ham chunks. The side salad was basic with a good homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect lunch! The interior was cozy with lots of people working. They also had outside seating as well. If I am back in area, would definitely stop in again.

Manchego sandwich

Tres leches cold brew

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Elm Street Diner

3.8(963 reviews)

4.3 mi

We came here last week for our end of summer Amtrak trip. I love this place! The staff was…read morevery attentive and friendly. I'm a big guy and when sat down, at least 3 people asked if I was ok and if I wanted to sit somewhere else. I was fine and we enjoyed the place. The entire is nice. Very clean with a very chilled atmosphere. A typical diner type ambiance. The food was very good! My son and his mom only ordered fries and they both could have eaten one order together because the servings were huge! You definitely get your money's worth! They then ordered one of their famous milkshakes and they didn't disappoint! They were loaded! We ate the ice cream and took the cakes and donuts home with us! I love this place and the next time we're in Stamford we will be back!

Most of the time, these "viral" restaurants don't live up to the hype. Well, this place is the…read moreexception because Elm Street Diner absolutely did! Between the heaping portions of delicious food, amazing service, and cleanliness, my admittedly very nitpicky family left without a single complaint!

Bar and kitchen

Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Curly Fries

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Double Stacked Fried Chicken Bigg Mac Quesadilla

Bedford Street Diner

3.6(145 reviews)

3.3 mi

Too many outdated reviews here! Under the current ownership this place is a small hidden gem. No…read morefrills old school diner with amazing staff and great food! Give them a try!

Went back and got the same thing. The staff was so friendly yet again. Love this placeread more

Dining area

McNulty's hash wrap, home fries and grits

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Bedford St. Special Plate

Lucky's Classic Burger & Malt Shop

3.6(334 reviews)

3.6 mi

Our server Nathan was very helpful…read more The food was delicious. We all had burgers, and I had sweet potato fries which I really enjoyed. I tried a regular fry and that was yummy, too. My dining companions found their milkshakes to be a little on the sweet side. The vibe was classic diner, and it was packed in there so it got a little noisy. I would definitely eat there again! Five stars.

Delicious food, great service, and charming old-school ambiance--an unforgettable meal!read more

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Classic & Deluxe Milkshakes, including spiked!!

Sam's American Bistro

4.1(7 reviews)

4.0 mi

I ordered the egg white frittata and it was a good size portion. It came with roasted red potatoes…read moreand veggies. Not bad for being in a hotel. Great service as well!

Every time I stay at the Stamford Marriott I have to order room service so that I can delight on…read moretheir menu items in the comfort of my room. I've never been disappointed. The Alaskan Salmon fillet with roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus is a must try entree but if you want something simple and less expensive go for the Southwest Quesadilla and add your favorite protein. You may choose from chicken, salmon, shrimp among others. Can't wait to try the breakfast buffet next time.

Egg white omelette w/veggies, smoked salmon & mozzarella cheese. Yum

Loved the chicken quesadilla.

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Egg white frittata

Hudson Social CT

3.3(102 reviews)

3.6 mi

I tried to give this place another try on a Friday about 6:15, but after being ignored by the…read morebartenders after waiting 10 min at the bar, I walked out. They could have at least smiled at me and say they'll be with me momentarily. I felt unappreciated as a customer.

If you come here because it's the longest happy hour in town 4-8, get ready to be staring out an…read moreempty glass for at least 3/4th of that... absolute abysmal service during the happy hour, only checked on 1 time to put in my initial order... I'm still sitting here wondering if my server walked out on the job? 2 hours in only checked on once. The food was very standard, oysters and Brussels sprouts were good. Pizza reminded me of my middle school lunch and the fish tacos tasted... fishy. Sad hour, not happy hour this go around

Truffle pizza, meatballs, Caesar salad, strawberry arugula salad

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Divina

4.1(182 reviews)

3.7 mi

The ambience is phenomenal. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. I had my go-to…read moreChicken Parm. It did not disappoint. Give this place a try!

Beautiful restaurant and kind staff. We were helped immediately when we came in. The music in the…read morerestaurant was pretty loud so it was hard to hear our server but she did explain that there was a party going on in the back. Didn't bother us too much but would probably bother another customer. The food was pretty disappointing for spending over $130 for two people. Our cocktail drinks were either too strong or too sour. We ordered the burrata caprese and it was not seasoned enough. There needed to be more salt or more balsamic glaze. Without either, it was just bland. We spent $38 on the bistro steak that was supposed to be medium rare. It was so underdone and tasted off and it was the biggest let down because it was the most expensive thing on our bill. The brussel sprouts, sauce, and fries were delicious though. Ironically, the sides to the steak were my highlight of the entire meal. Additional things we ordered can be seen in the accompanied pics. In summary, loved how beautiful the restaurant was but we wouldn't come again because the food does not justify the amount of money we spent.

Dining room

Burger was delicious & juicy!

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Canard Café Bar Stamford

3.8(35 reviews)

4.0 mi

The service was 10/10. There was only 1 workers, but he was diligent and got orders out quickly…read more The food was not the best for the price point. Bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel: It was a good bagel with a healthy amount of egg and cheese but with only 2 strips of bacon I can't justify why it came out to $10. Vietnamese coffee: right amount of sweetness. The description matched the coffee. Cinnamon roll: absolutely horrible. Do not order this. It tasted like a mix of a croissant and a banana bread muffin. In no way shape or form should this have been allowed to be called a cinnamon roll.

What a cute space! Perfect place to sit and work all day. I absolutely loved the vibe here. The…read morefood was good too.

Canard Cafe Bar-Coffee House in Stamford, CT. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, coffee, smoothies, bagels, desserts, takeout, delivery, catering

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French pastries and gourmet coffee at Canard Cafe Bar Stamford

The Wheel

4.0(286 reviews)

4.7 mi

•$$$

Service was great. Food is a little expensive but I think it's worth it overall. Menu was exciting…read moreand drinks were too. Love that mocktails are on the menu- it's increasing in popularity and I can really appreciate it as an option for individuals that aren't drinking for whatever reason. Space is decorated nicely and is large, so even if the place is full you don't feel like you're overcrowded.

Vibe: A+ View: A+…read moreService: A Food: B-: Excellent chilaquiles, very bland shrimp/grits (needs a Creole or Latin-inspired sauce to elevate it). The banana bread served during brunch was absolute heaven. That should definitely be on the dessert menu. Their spicy pineapple mocktail was also delicious. Overall a good time and I'll be back!

Craft cocktails at The Wheel

Locally sourced ingredients at The Wheel

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Locally sourced ingredients at The Wheel

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Michael M.

9 years ago

This place is bad service. The food was not that good . No flavor. So the brought my plate ask me if I needed anything else I said yes how about my wife's food. read more

Olf V.

9 years ago

We just had a great lunch at this place, it is very small but the food is great and the atmosphere is real friendly, we will come here again a great place read more

Lindsay S.

10 years ago

Best sugar donuts around!!! This place is a local hotspot! Expect to wait on the weekends during prime time as seating is limited!

Sheldon K.

2 years ago

Terrible service. I will never go back. It's like I'm doing them a favor to come in. Shame! It used to be great!! read more

Stephanie K.

7 years ago

This is my favorite diner! The food is always delicious and the donuts are out of this world good!

Kay D.

11 years ago

One of my favorite places...ever!!! Love the pancakes...love the donuts...LOVE the waitresses! read more

Matt F.

4 years ago

Awesome. Seating is an issue but that's because it's worth the wait. Just be patient!!!

lisa b.

13 years ago

We go there on Sunday Mornings...everything is outstanding!!! Lisa b read more

Bcritic P.

12 years ago

Kind of fugly dirty but not in a good diner way

Richard K.

11 years ago

Landmark. Too bad they can't stay opened 24/7.

Kyle R.

12 years ago

Good breakfast! Fast service Cash only read more

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