a little list of criminally underrated spots in norwalk & westport that deserve wayyy more hype. not the obvious “everyone and their mom goes here” places, but the ones you randomly try once and then gatekeep forever. like lowkey life changing fo...
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I love my meals at Jeera! Ive been coming here for years and theyve never failed me! Ive had their Pho, drunken noodles, pad thai, dumplings, thai tea/coffee , curry, seasame soup.plus mango sticky rice. The portions are perfect and very appropriate ...
Jeera Thai Westport
China Moon is a "New York Style" takeout restaurant that literally looks, feels, and tastes like it was lifted from NYC and placed in Norwalk. The outside and the inside don't look great, but the food is awesome. The restaurant even has those faded, ...
China Moon
Genuinely one of the best burrito places I’ve been to. As soon as I walked in the environment was super friendly! The worker offered me a sample to try any food I was considering which I thought was super nice! The steak was cooked in front of me and...
Bubbakoo's Burritos
stumbled upon Joe’s Pizza and it turned into such a pleasant surprise. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The pizza was outstanding we ordered the white pizza, and it was packed with rich, delicio...
Joe's Pizza - New Canaan's Original Pizzeria Since 1967
By far one of the best gelato places I’ve been to. The girls who work here are very nice and this combo flavor we went for was pure perfection! I got the milk chocolate brownie with cappuccino chip and my husband went for the peanut butter cup and ca...
Cold Fusion Gelato
The food was WAY better than I expected. It was pure magic. It’s made with so much love and passion, every dish is so flavourful and full of life. Plus the people who work there are beyond just sweet, they’re so hospitable, so nice, so warm. If I cou...
The Whelk
Absolutely amazing fried chicken! The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning in every bite. Everything tasted fresh and hot, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly,...
Haven Hot Chicken - Norwalk
The owner is an incredibly kind person, patient and hard worker! Let’s support good small businesses, they deserve more attention! the food was excellent. It was traditional mexican food non greasy and just filled with flavor. The staff was kind and ...
Salsa Brava
Unique pizzeria with great food, friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere. While the pizza takes main stage don’t skip out on the wings. Highly recommend this place to anyone, can accommodate couples, large groups and even host events.
coals
10/10 experience! From the food to the service, everything at this Korean hot pot BBQ spot was perfect. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were incredibly kind and patient. Every dish was flavorful and fresh—we truly enjoyed every bi...
Hungry Pot Korean BBQ, Hot Pot & Sushi
Hidden gem wow, fantastic ice cream, feels like I’m back in Europe. There’s very little places in the US that have ice cream like this. The servings are extremely generous and there are plenty of authentic favors to try, my favorite was the chocolate...
Oggi Gelato Norwalk
Absolutely loved the ramen here!
Rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and generous portions. A cozy spot that hits the comfort-food spot just right..Highly recommended..
Mecha Noodle Bar
This place is a diamond in the rough, a hidden gem. This mostly take out restaurant with a 6+ tables is excellent for fried seafood. We started out with a cup of clam chowder that was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, it was so good that we order 2 quarts for ta...
Westfair Fish & Chips
extremely impressed! we tried the iced honey oat latte & the iced cherry-vanilla latte. loved our drinks, high quality espresso! (if you love amarena cherries you’ll love the cherry-vanilla latte). the white chocolate pistachio croissant and carr...
Lyfe Cafe
Delicious sweet and savory scones and breads. I really liked their lemon blueberry scone: soft and delicate without being too rich. The sourdough bun had a great crust. Great service too. Will definitely be back again
COBS Bread
Love the black sugar bubble tea here. The amount of sugar and ice is adjustable. I like it not too sweet so I chose 30% sugar. It turned out to be exactly what I wanted it. Thank you!
Whale Tea Westport | bubble tea in Westport | Westport, CT, USA
Much less popular than some other places on this list but so worth mentioning. Terrain cafe is super cute with a fantastic ambiance. On a beautiful day it’s great to sit outside surrounded by the outdoor gardens. The food and service were amazing! Af...
Terrain Cafe
Stopped here while passing through town. It was an excellent experience from start to finish. When we came in it was super busy and table reservations were full for the night. They still got us a seat at the bar and relatively short wait time. Everyt...