Since its opening in 1991, the Early Bird Cafe has earned rave reviews from customers as the best diner in Ridgefield, CT. It would be enough for people to think we have the best breakfast and the best lunch, but our patrons say they also love the small-town ambiance.
Some patrons have likened our restaurant to a Hollywood movie scene, with lots of local residents at the counter, many families eating, and waitresses constantly busy, coffee pot in hand, making sure that everyone is satisfied.If you want to pair that small-town feel with delicious food and satisfying beverages, what are you waiting for?
Some patrons have likened our restaurant to a Hollywood movie scene, with lots of local residents at the counter, many families eating, and waitresses constantly busy, coffee pot in hand, making sure that everyone is satisfied.If you want to pair that small-town feel with delicious food and satisfying beverages, what are you waiting for?
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Every day is special at the Early Bird Cafe. When you leave, you'll feel good about life and will want to return again and again. The family-owned and -operated Early Bird Cafe will remind you why so many people enjoy starting their day with breakfast at a diner. Since opening in Ridgefield, CT in 1991, Early Bird Cafe has earned a reputation as one of the best diners in the area, drawing rave reviews from our customers.
Reviews (24)
Douglas Cahill
Nov 19, 2021
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Arden L.
Nov 12, 2021
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Donald Buffoni
Sep 12, 2021
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Carli Campbell
Jul 19, 2021
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Lauren N.
Jul 06, 2021
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Ellen Roux
Jun 15, 2021
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Vincent E.
May 09, 2021
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I'd like to give more stars, maybe a 2.5.. the staff are always friendly and the service is decent. It's a cute little place with a comfortable Cafe feel. I have a thing for scrapple. Since I'm in south west Connecticut and not Pennsylvania, I did a search for scrapple near me.. this was the closest location to me.
I've eaten there 3 times. I've only had the scrapple with eggs.. Each time my order was not filled correctly. This time it was an early Sunday morning with almost no one else in the place.. three other people that came in after me got their meal before
I've eaten there 3 times. I've only had the scrapple with eggs.. Each time my order was not filled correctly. This time it was an early Sunday morning with almost no one else in the place.. three other people that came in after me got their meal before
J. M.
Feb 06, 2021
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Anthony LoFrisco Jr
Oct 13, 2020
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Kate P.
Jun 21, 2020
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We tried to have breakfast here this morning for Father's Day and after waiting for 40 minutes for 3 meals, we were told that the kitchen had lost our ticket and then we were all served food we didnt order. My toddler was hungry and frustrated and we ended up having to leave without eating. I don't think I've ever had such horrible service. Maybe they're overwhelmed because it's Father's Day but come on...
Jen R.
May 26, 2020
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Customer service isn't worth it. They act like I'm pulling teeth just for asking for something, even if that something is an item I ordered and paid for and didn't receive. The woman I just spoke to should have really remembered to hang up the phone completely before badmouthing me, a paying customer, to her coworker.
Elizabeth B.
Jan 20, 2020
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We have been searching for a great breakfast place when we moved to Wilton and finally found "Early Bird" not far from the Ridgefield Dog Park. The food was great and was a surprise to see our favorite waitstaff from the last diner that we used to frequent. Told her since she left, the food there just seemed to have deteriorated to a point of us needing to find a new place to go to for our Sunday brunch. I had the eggwhite scramble with lox - egg was perfectly cooked (I like them soft with nice cooked edges). Hubby had the eggs benedict and he, too, enjoyed it. Going back to try
Michael Z.
Dec 22, 2019
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Geovanny L.
Nov 18, 2019
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Tom V.
Sep 14, 2019
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Barbra Z.
Jul 29, 2019
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Don't even bother. This place is tired and sad and in need of an intervention. Everything from the kitchen staff to front do the house needs to be refreshed. A makeover is necessary! Like one of those shows on TV that turns it all around. Food is served in a happy friendly environment but it is old and wilted and tired. Please pull
Your staff together and start by cleaning your kitchen and throwing out old food and not serving it. Get a designer and lay out the entire Resturant in a smarter design! It is gross, no charm and it doesn't appear to be fresh or clean. Early Bird has been around
Your staff together and start by cleaning your kitchen and throwing out old food and not serving it. Get a designer and lay out the entire Resturant in a smarter design! It is gross, no charm and it doesn't appear to be fresh or clean. Early Bird has been around
Lily P.
Jul 11, 2019
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Edward T.
Apr 20, 2019
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In looking over the Yelp entry for this restaurant, I see a lot of negative reviews; not sure I get it, although...in fairness...I've only eaten there once. But I enjoyed it. I was doing part 2 of my "helping some relatives" in the area, and the same relative who picked up the tab for me the last time I was up (we ate at Venice down the street) was picking it up again. This time, though, she didn't want to eat Italian. Ok with me. Beggars can't be choosers, and given that she was picking up the tab, it was up to her to make the selection. The Early Bird Café was what she
Victoria H.
Apr 13, 2019
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Dan R.
Apr 01, 2019
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This place must be doing pretty well because the wait for a table at 10am in this cozy eatery was quite long, and their prices for breakfast are more expensive than every diner within 7 miles, and everyone seems to be paying their tabs, so kudos to Early Bird for putting together something that has demand.
I ordered biscuits and gravy ($13) and a TALL orange juice ($4) . My TALL orange juice was about 10oz in size, so I'm curious to know what the small size was - a shot? The sausage gravy was OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS, the eggs were on the runny side for scrambled, but still tasty, and
I ordered biscuits and gravy ($13) and a TALL orange juice ($4) . My TALL orange juice was about 10oz in size, so I'm curious to know what the small size was - a shot? The sausage gravy was OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS, the eggs were on the runny side for scrambled, but still tasty, and
Evan L.
Oct 17, 2018
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Priya K.
Sep 18, 2018
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Andrew Z.
Jun 30, 2018
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In my opinion this place is just OK at best. I was surprised to see that on a saturday 7:00-8:00 am this place was not very busy. I would expect a lot of people to be here if this place was any good.
The first thing I noticed was that the seat was a bit sticky and had crumbs on it. I noticed this after sitting down. It was 7am though, and the only thing on my mind was getting coffee. I got the coffee. The coffee was good but not great. Speaking of coffee... I was never asked if I needed more. Any halfway decent place will come around frequently, looking for the opportunity to fill you up.
The first thing I noticed was that the seat was a bit sticky and had crumbs on it. I noticed this after sitting down. It was 7am though, and the only thing on my mind was getting coffee. I got the coffee. The coffee was good but not great. Speaking of coffee... I was never asked if I needed more. Any halfway decent place will come around frequently, looking for the opportunity to fill you up.
Dave C.
Oct 31, 2017
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