Best of Fairfield
Breakfast Places
Friday, March 30, 2007
Old Blue Bird Inn
The Blue Bird treats you to old-time country style breakfasts. Try a short stack of blueberry peach pancakes and the homemade baked goods. Get there before church lets out on Sunday. Extremely kid-friendly. Reservations not accepted. While you wait for your table, take the kids across the street for a history lesson and read the colonial tombstones in the cemetery. Suzy's tip: Watch for the Blue Bird Inn's cameo in the upcoming movie, "Reservation Road, starring Jennifer Conolly and Joaquin Phoenix.
363 Black Rock Turnpike, Easton, Phone: #452-0697
The Harborview Market
A hidden gem in Black Rock. Owned by Michelle and Rick Torres. Rick ran for mayor of Bridgeport two years ago. The Harborview Market "helps make Black Rock a neighborhood," according to one reader. Indoor and outdoor seating. There's a grill for breakfast and full deli offerings for lunch. On weekends, Rick bakes croissants, cinnamon rolls, and muffins. No table service. Regulars hang out to discuss everything from local issues to national politics (Rep. Chris Shays is considered a Sunday morning regular). Live music usually on Sundays. During the week, theres always a chess match being played.
218 Harborview Ave, Bridgeport, Phone: # 367-7336
Home on the Range
Also in Black Rock (near the movie theaters), Home on the Range is a small storefront with 9 tables that can seat not more than 20 folks at a time. "Real food fast" is the slogan. The weekend menu has tons of specials including some of the best pancakes around stuffed with seasonal fruits. Suzy's favorite? grilled pear pancakes. The breakfast crowd on Saturdays is pretty spaced out. Brunch is a better bet on Sunday if you're looking to eat-in. Better for a smaller outing.
2992 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Phone: 336-3514
Country Cow
Dying for a bacon, egg and cheese? Try the Country Cow. It's the only place the high school and Fairfield University kids go for their breakfast sandwiches. Suzy recommends calling in your order beforehand. The steak sandwich makes for a great hangover cure. The cleanliness is a nice perk.
2505 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, Phone: #371-0303
S S Dugout Luncheonette
Suzy's pal Amanda compliments the vintage decor and raves about the fluffy french toast and says you must order the homemade spicy sausage patties.
3449 Post Rd., Southport, Phone: #255-2579
Zest - Westport
Need to impress the old college roomie? Zest is the place. Ambiance and outstanding food. Here's a lip-smackin' list of entrees: homemade granola, wild mushroom omelet, French Toast made with homemade brioche bread... stop this madness! Suzy has gained 3 lbs. Try the Three Juice Blend drink. All omelets are made from organic eggs. On Sundays, Zest serves early breakfast as well as Sunday brunch (a la carte menu).
8 Chuch Lane, Westport, Phone: #226-ZEST (9378)
Coffee An' Donut - Westport
Where do you go for a great donut? A good ole greasy spoon. The Coffee An' Donut is your place. Nestled in a little strip mall at the far end of Main Street, the 'Donut is run by a Greek family who produces flat-out the best donuts on the planet. If you're lucky, you'll arrive in time for a fresh warm batch of cinnamon buns or glazed. The walls decorated with photos of presidents and movie stars who have dropped by for one... or more likely two of their donuts. Serves breakfast and lunch.
343 Main Street, Westport, Phone: #227-3808
DINERS
You can't lose in Fairfield with a plethora of outstanding diner food. Here are a few who deserve honorable mentions:
Penny Diner
Suzy's galpal Michele has a tip for families frequenting the Penny. She writes, "Be sure to sit in Burt's station. He's the grandpa waiter who knows all the tricks to keep little one's happy. He brings plastic spoons to play with, drinks with lids for no spills. He serves the kids fast and first so Mom and Dad have time to butter pancakes, and cut the french toast before their meals arrive."
2200 Black Rock Turnpike, Phone: #576-9884
Athena Diner
Suzy spends nearly every Saturday morning with her kids at Athena. Try the scrumptious whole-grain blueberry pancakes (they're not always listed on the menu). Superb!
3350 Post Rd., Southport, Phone: #259-0603
Circle Diner
If you are in a hurry for breakfast on the weekend, the best bet is the Circle Diner. It's bustling but, because of its large size, they move you in and out very quickly. Great service and outstanding bacon, egg and cheese omelets.
441 Post Rd., Fairfield, Phone: #255-9177
The Blue Bird treats you to old-time country style breakfasts. Try a short stack of blueberry peach pancakes and the homemade baked goods. Get there before church lets out on Sunday. Extremely kid-friendly. Reservations not accepted. While you wait for your table, take the kids across the street for a history lesson and read the colonial tombstones in the cemetery. Suzy's tip: Watch for the Blue Bird Inn's cameo in the upcoming movie, "Reservation Road, starring Jennifer Conolly and Joaquin Phoenix.
363 Black Rock Turnpike, Easton, Phone: #452-0697
The Harborview Market
A hidden gem in Black Rock. Owned by Michelle and Rick Torres. Rick ran for mayor of Bridgeport two years ago. The Harborview Market "helps make Black Rock a neighborhood," according to one reader. Indoor and outdoor seating. There's a grill for breakfast and full deli offerings for lunch. On weekends, Rick bakes croissants, cinnamon rolls, and muffins. No table service. Regulars hang out to discuss everything from local issues to national politics (Rep. Chris Shays is considered a Sunday morning regular). Live music usually on Sundays. During the week, theres always a chess match being played.
218 Harborview Ave, Bridgeport, Phone: # 367-7336
Home on the Range
Also in Black Rock (near the movie theaters), Home on the Range is a small storefront with 9 tables that can seat not more than 20 folks at a time. "Real food fast" is the slogan. The weekend menu has tons of specials including some of the best pancakes around stuffed with seasonal fruits. Suzy's favorite? grilled pear pancakes. The breakfast crowd on Saturdays is pretty spaced out. Brunch is a better bet on Sunday if you're looking to eat-in. Better for a smaller outing.
2992 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Phone: 336-3514
Country Cow
Dying for a bacon, egg and cheese? Try the Country Cow. It's the only place the high school and Fairfield University kids go for their breakfast sandwiches. Suzy recommends calling in your order beforehand. The steak sandwich makes for a great hangover cure. The cleanliness is a nice perk.
2505 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, Phone: #371-0303
S S Dugout Luncheonette
Suzy's pal Amanda compliments the vintage decor and raves about the fluffy french toast and says you must order the homemade spicy sausage patties.
3449 Post Rd., Southport, Phone: #255-2579
Zest - Westport
Need to impress the old college roomie? Zest is the place. Ambiance and outstanding food. Here's a lip-smackin' list of entrees: homemade granola, wild mushroom omelet, French Toast made with homemade brioche bread... stop this madness! Suzy has gained 3 lbs. Try the Three Juice Blend drink. All omelets are made from organic eggs. On Sundays, Zest serves early breakfast as well as Sunday brunch (a la carte menu).
8 Chuch Lane, Westport, Phone: #226-ZEST (9378)
Coffee An' Donut - Westport
Where do you go for a great donut? A good ole greasy spoon. The Coffee An' Donut is your place. Nestled in a little strip mall at the far end of Main Street, the 'Donut is run by a Greek family who produces flat-out the best donuts on the planet. If you're lucky, you'll arrive in time for a fresh warm batch of cinnamon buns or glazed. The walls decorated with photos of presidents and movie stars who have dropped by for one... or more likely two of their donuts. Serves breakfast and lunch.
343 Main Street, Westport, Phone: #227-3808
DINERS
You can't lose in Fairfield with a plethora of outstanding diner food. Here are a few who deserve honorable mentions:
Penny Diner
Suzy's galpal Michele has a tip for families frequenting the Penny. She writes, "Be sure to sit in Burt's station. He's the grandpa waiter who knows all the tricks to keep little one's happy. He brings plastic spoons to play with, drinks with lids for no spills. He serves the kids fast and first so Mom and Dad have time to butter pancakes, and cut the french toast before their meals arrive."
2200 Black Rock Turnpike, Phone: #576-9884
Athena Diner
Suzy spends nearly every Saturday morning with her kids at Athena. Try the scrumptious whole-grain blueberry pancakes (they're not always listed on the menu). Superb!
3350 Post Rd., Southport, Phone: #259-0603
Circle Diner
If you are in a hurry for breakfast on the weekend, the best bet is the Circle Diner. It's bustling but, because of its large size, they move you in and out very quickly. Great service and outstanding bacon, egg and cheese omelets.
441 Post Rd., Fairfield, Phone: #255-9177
