Las Vetas Lounge — Restaurant in Fairfield

Okay, long story/amazing recommendation, so BEAR with me. A couple of weekends ago I took my kiddos to Connecticut for a family reunion. One morning I needed to get some breakfast and my cousin recommended Las Vetas Lounge in Fairfield, CT. It was the cutest place; so many eclectic things decorated the entire store and the kids asked me to take pictures of too many things, including a mug with a pup that looks just like our own pup. The girls at the counter were patient and sweet, the food was delicious, coffee strong, and it was a great experience.

Queue about 8 hours later... we’re on the road home to NH and Weston wants his favorite stuffed bear, Taggy. I panic: the hotel, my aunt and uncles house, the breakfast cafe... where in CT could it be? My parents went back to look all over my uncle’s. Nothing. I called the hotel. Nothing. I called Las Vetas. Nothing. But they asked me to call the next day just to check in. So I called the following day and they apologized and said they didn’t find it, and I honestly just assumed West dropped Taggy in a parking lot and it was a lost cause. I didn’t even leave my name and number.

A whole entire week later, my phone rings early one Sunday morning and the voice on the other asks me if I had lost a teddy bear 🧸 The owner, Andrew, seems shocked that he found me - I’m assuming he went through the caller ID or something because I honestly never gave them my contact info. He said he was cleaning the lounge and found Taggy tucked onto a small shelf (this does not surprise me with Weston.. always putting things in little places). I was so shocked and thankful, and Weston was over the moon - Taggy found, and he’d be traveling through the mail to get home.

Not only did Las Vetas deliver Taggy home, but to West’s surprise when he opened the package, the owner, Andrew, had HANDMADE Taggy his very own throne to sit on. He hasn’t stopped carrying it around and can’t stop talking about it. I was completely blown away at the thought that went into returning Taggy - to even have him home was a gift enough, but to have a special gift given with his return was even greater.

There are still good people out there - and I’m thankful I was on this end of it. Also, in owning a business with Tyler, I know how important good word is and how reviews can impact a company, its employees, their families, and their community. I’m sharing this here and everywhere else I can. If you are going to Fairfield, or just going through or near there while in Connecticut, make sure you stop in and experience this...

If i could give this place - stars i would. We brought water and a bagel from our home. Within just a minute of setting my laptop up to study for finals, my friends and I were yelled at by the management “food and drink. OUT NOW. GET OUT” right in our faces and pointed to the door. Meanwhile, we had just been there yesterday purchased food and drink from them. And we were waiting for the line of 7 people to settle down before putting a coffee and food order in. Do not assume I am not a paying customer and embarrass your customers in front of other paying customers. It causes a scene and is not a proper way of managing your business. So, my friends and I will now be taking our business elsewhere and I hope others choose to stay way....

Grabbed a table and took a picture of the menu to figure out our order as it's our first time here. When the owner yelled at us and said "a seat deserves an order." Really liked the aesthetic and was excited to order, but he definitely extinguished that.

I understand the stressful economy, especially during this Pandemi Lovato, and I understand the frustration of owning a business. However, you should refrain from taking it out on your [first-time] clients, as it blocks potential customers. I even tried to talk to the owner like a person (as one would think you should) and he dismissed me and laughed in my face...

Anyway, my friends and I tried out this nice Poké place called, Pokémoto. Delicious food and great service! Be sure...