Submitted by high_philosophy_01 t3_y93qfj in StamfordCT
What places are good for brunch in the downtown area?
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wheresmylife t1_it4p9bl wrote
I keep seeing people recommend Luckys. I had, hands down, one of the worst restaurant experiences of my life there. It was so shockingly bad I thought I was being pranked. The waitress took our order, mine was a combo that included a dessert. Waitress brought the dessert first, and that was the last we saw her. Apparently her shift was over but no one told us. Another waitress eventually brought my meal but not my wife’s. Said it’d be right out. We ordered drinks again, never came the first time. My food was cold when it got to me so if figured I’d wait for my wife’s meal because why not. Drinks came, no second meal. Never came, we said forget it just the bill. There were double charges plus the meal that never came was on there. And they gave us a hard time about fixing it. Mind you, there was maybe two other tables in the place. I guess it could be a bad night, but wow. That was a whole new level.
Pinkumb t1_it4xovg wrote
I'd consider this an anomaly. I won't pretend Lucky's is anything more than a kind of comfort food diner spot, but the I know the owner John is pretty demanding among his staff. I imagine you got someone who was criticized too many times and you got the bad end of a walk off. Give it another shot? Assuming you like the food which is what it is.
wheresmylife t1_it50gls wrote
Yeah, I’m not opposed to it. I worked in the service industry for years and know even the best place or employee has shitty days. And I also hear it recommended a lot. It’s just really hard to shake an experience like that. And it was pre-Covid too, so not a matter of lack of help. But to your point, they must be doing something reasonably well to hang around as long as they have. So I’m willing to try again.
okjae t1_it5h2d6 wrote
Quartiere!
Veryexpensiveggs t1_itwtyo3 wrote
So although it’s slightly removed from downtown (barely. about 2-3 minutes east and totally worth driving to), I’m gonna throw in Elm Street Diner.
Been going there my whole life since they opened. Their consistency is amazing, always upbeat happy people working, and this time of year you’re almost guaranteed to get a free donut with your check (if you weren’t smart enough to already order one).
ImpitGB t1_it5ac5i wrote
Good suggestions offered. I'll add The Wheel if you want to be fancy. Solid menu, even more solid ambiance.
CatsNSquirrels t1_it5q9qa wrote
I had an amazing eggs Benedict at Chez Vous last weekend. Best one of my life I think.
cookiedoughluvr t1_itcjy36 wrote
Tomato tomato has bottomless mimosas! And good food!
uchidaid t1_it551iy wrote
Sign of the Whale has a nice brunch menu.
[deleted] t1_it3ca7n wrote
Lucky's, Capriccio Cafe, Bedford Hall