Cafe Paradiso — Restaurant in Fairfield

In Fairfield for a few days and visited this Cafe at the recommendation of my daughter who attends a local school. We visited in the afternoon after checking out the downtown area. The cafe is located in the square downtown. We ordered hot chocolate and croissants. Overall the cafe has a Zen like vibe where people are conversing and working on their laptops. They also sell merch, coffee beans, and a variety of very tasty baked pastries. The only feedback I would give is that the cashier was making the coffee and ringing up the purchases which made for a slight wait. Definitely would return and give the...

This coffee shop is a crossroads to everywhere. You're equally likely to see presidential candidates and conspiracy theorists, physicists, philosophers, free masons or free spirits. Half the patrons believe they can fly. Everyone eventually arrives here, even though everyone is just passing through. While you linger, there's usually good conversation, often great music, and always great coffee. You're welcome to a chair. Enjoy your coffee, remember to tip the barista, and don't start any trouble. You never know who might be sitting next to you.

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If you want to go somewhere different, this is the place. The building is lovely, with a high molded ceiling and a person could imagine what it looked like years ago. Coffee and tea and food can be bought in the smaller room. I found myself asking "what is this drink? " a lot, and the man was patient and answered my questions. It was a quiet peaceful place where customers were able to sit at a table and take their time, working on their laptops or visiting in small clusters. The room had an old piano in it, so they probably have shows in the evening. If you go, try the...