The Granola Bar — Restaurant in Stamford

I’ve frequented this location for the past year and a half and it seems I’ve missed its peak. It was good for awhile but things really just seemed to hit the fan. Running the kitchen out of a food truck for 2 weeks, putting out a new bland menu with prices that are still absurd, like $14 for just rice? +$7 for bland and undercooked looking chicken?? Only for it to come out luke warm and unflavorful. I haven’t finished a dish from Granola in a bit and it’s just not worth the prices. Really there are only two reasons I go back, one is the convenience that it’s the only food spot right outside my office building although now I’m more inclined to walk the half mile to the CVS to eat at the food truck that’s down there (they have affordable, delicious food that is turned out in 5 minutes, yesterday I ordered a breakfast sandwich and was waiting half and hour??)The other is the folks up front, they always make my day! They’re always so cheerful and welcoming and just seem like really genuine and kind people. They also make the best drinks! And again, I’ll come in for a hot chocolate and be taken care of right away but if I order anything from the kitchen, I know it’s going to be a 20-35 minute wait. I can’t suggest this place to anybody, if it weren’t for the people up front, I would be telling everyone I know to avoid this place and get some real, affordable, and quick bites...

I went 2x today since I work across the parking lot.

I got there a few minutes after 7:00 a.m. with the posted opening at 7. The chef in the back waved and said good morning but no one was at the register. They went and yelled for someone in the back room. Then I see the barista get out of her car and come in at around 7:10 and take my order. ??

I went back for lunch. Prompt service but wasn't happy with my Almond Chicken Salad Wrap. The thing was full of granola and not much in the way of chicken salad. The granola has whole almonds as well. I would think they'd be sliced if you're putting them in a sandwich. Taking a bite out of an almond and lettuce filled wheat wrap is not my idea of...

Went downhill fast.

10 minutes until closing and couldn’t get a latte because the equipment was already cleaned for the day and they didn’t want to have to do it again. Guy said i could get regular coffee though.

On a previous visit had to wait for them to finish a training session before I could get my drink because they forgot to make it.

The other locations are much better. For some reason the Stamford location...