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Early Bird Cafe

88 Danbury Rd, Ste 7, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4025
203-438-1395
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Ranked #18 of 61 restaurants in Ridgefield
Price range: $0 - $13
Cuisines: American, Café
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

It's just your average diner, but a little nicer atmosphere and staff. I personally would have their omelets and bacon.

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See 3 more reviews by Rac1248 for Ridgefield
Ridgefield, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

It's a small town feel cafe-diner place. Love that children love it. Lots of very young artist drawings hanging. Good prices and friendly. Home town feeling.

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See 12 more reviews by MariaV24 for Ridgefield
Ridgefield, CT.
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Great fresh food.Always consistently delicious with the nicest most amiable staff.Such a nice in town casual restaurant.

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See 9 more reviews by t_dogRidgefield_CT_ for Ridgefield
Ridgefield, Connecticut
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12 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Been coming here for years. By far, the best diner in Ridgefield. Definitely a local spot, whether you are sitting at the counter or choose to sit at a booth. Love the Ham, Asparagus and Swiss omelette. Definitely must try!

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See 5 more reviews by mbm0303 for Ridgefield
Ridgefield, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I love diner food and the Early Bird certainly does it really well. They always have lots of specials, a homey atmosphere and good service. Breakfast lunch and dinner are served and everything I've had there was great.

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See 2 more reviews by Barbara C for Ridgefield
Ridgefield, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

If you like to eat out for breakfast, this is the place. If you like grits, this is the place. I order their grits with any of the fantastic omelet offerings or pancakes. The service is fast and friendly. One other observation, I think you have 65 or older and male to sit at the counter, which is Ok since... More

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See 7 more reviews by Don K for Ridgefield
West Redding, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

While it is sometimes difficult to get in on a weekend for breakfast it is worth the wait. The food is perfectly prepared, adequate portion sizes and exceptionally reasonable prices. Some interesting menu options such as Pennsylvania Scrapple and some really ingenious stuffed pancakes.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012 via mobile

Local hangout with solid food but very poor service. The young waitresses would prefer to focus their attention amoung themselves and the customers may have to wait. Don't try to get their attention as that may result in a surly comment.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

I enjoy it every time whether it's breakfast or lunch. Good cooking with friendly service. The Summer Salad is delish and a meal.

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See 3 more reviews by mjtCT for Ridgefield
Torrington, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012

I've eaten here a couple of times and each time the service and food is consistently good. Love the outdoor seating on a nice day! I would highly recommend the Italian Breakfast sandwich; which is sweet Italian sausage with roasted peppers, eggs and cheese pressed between fresh white bread. TASTY!

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