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Bedford Hall
Bedford Hall is a craft kitchen and bar on Bedford Street in downtown Stamford. Its menu includes brick-oven pizzas and burgers, accompanied by craft beer, with dining and takeout ordering information on the…
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Bedford Thai
Bedford Thai serves Thai dishes on Bedford Street, including curries, noodle and rice dishes, soups and salads. The menu also lists chef specialties such as seafood preparations and duck curry.
Bar and grill restaurant
Bradford's Grill and Tavern
Bradford’s Grill & Tavern is a Bedford Street pub serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, pizza and other casual dishes. The venue has sports televisions, darts, a patio and an upstairs space available for private…
Sports bar
Brick House Bar and Grill
Brick House Bar and Grill is a family-owned Bedford Street sports bar serving comfort food and craft beer. The venue also advertises karaoke, live music, darts and games; consult its current calendar before making…
Italian restaurant
Columbus Park Trattoria
Columbus Park Trattoria is a family-run Italian restaurant on Main Street. It offers lunch and dinner menus, catering and an upstairs private dining space, with chef-led pasta-making experiences among its private-event…
American restaurant
Cove Beach Grill
Cove Beach Grill serves burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes on Cove Road near Cove Beach Park. The neighborhood eatery offers eat-in and takeout options and an outdoor patio.
Food truck stand
Daniel's Food Truck
Daniel’s Food Truck serves Guatemalan food from its Main Street location. The business provides a menu, catering requests and location information online; confirm the current truck schedule before heading out.
Italian restaurant
Divina Modern Italian
Divina Modern Italian serves homemade pasta, seafood, brick-oven pizza and Italian entrées on Summer Street. The restaurant also offers cocktails, wine and private or shared dining rooms for gatherings.
American restaurant
Farmhouse at the Crossroads
The Farmhouse at the Crossroads serves modern American dishes on Long Ridge Road, with house-made pasta and desserts among its offerings. The restaurant lists lunch, dinner and brunch menus and has private party rooms.
Peruvian restaurant
Fiesta On Main
Fiesta on Main is a Peruvian restaurant and pisco bar on Main Street. Its menu includes lomo saltado, ceviche, rotisserie chicken and other Peruvian dishes, with cocktails and private-party options.
Coffee shop
Honey Joe's Family Coffeehouse
Honey Joe’s Family Coffeehouse is a Broad Street café with a children’s play offering. Store hours and drop-in play times are separate; consult the play calendar and booking information before bringing children for a…
Gastropub
Hudson Social CT
Hudson Social is a Bedford Street restaurant and bar serving New American dishes, small plates, seafood and brick-oven favorites. It also offers cocktails, brunch and private-event arrangements.
Pizza restaurant
John the Baker
John the Baker is a family Italian restaurant on Long Ridge Road known for its pizza. It offers dine-in, takeout and delivery, and has a private room available for special occasions.
Delicatessen
Kalo's Cafe
Kalo’s Cafe serves breakfast and lunch on Washington Boulevard in downtown Stamford, across from Mill River Park. Check the café’s menu and current weekday visiting information before stopping in.
Italian restaurant
Luigi's Restaurant
Luigi’s Restaurant is a family-owned pizza and Italian restaurant on High Ridge Road. The menu includes pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, salads and Italian entrées, with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering…
Pizza restaurant
Nicks Pizza
Nick’s Pizza serves thin-crust pizza and Italian dishes on Glenbrook Road. Its menu also includes pasta, burgers, wraps and chicken wings, with delivery and catering available through the restaurant.
Mexican restaurant
Ole Mole
Ole Mole serves Northern and Central Mexican cooking on High Ridge Road. Its menu includes tacos, tamales, enchiladas and other Mexican dishes, and the restaurant also offers catering and group dining arrangements.
Asian fusion restaurant
Open Rice
Open Rice is a Pan-Asian and Japanese restaurant on High Ridge Road. The restaurant provides online ordering and a separate lunch service; consult its menu for current dishes and pickup arrangements.
Formal dress boutique
A Step Ahead
A Step Ahead is a High Ridge Road boutique specializing in prom and formal dresses. Visits are by appointment; contact the shop to arrange a fitting and ask about its current selection.
Specialty foods store
Aapnar Bazar
Aapnar Bazar is a Bangladeshi grocery on Spruce Street. Its selection includes meat and poultry, vegetables, spices, rice, flour and frozen flatbreads alongside other South Asian pantry staples.
Custom framing shop
Art of Framing
Art of Framing is a custom framing shop on High Ridge Road. It offers frame, matting and glazing choices for artwork, memorabilia and heirlooms, along with in-store design and framing repair services.
Nursery and gardening store
Designs By Lee
Designs by Lee is a garden center and nursery on Interlaken Road. Shoppers can browse trees, shrubs, houseplants, pottery, seeds, soils, birding supplies and seasonal decorations; the business also offers landscape…
Fashion boutique
House of Humbled
House of Humbled is a Hope Street boutique beside Humbled Coffeehouse. The shop carries clothing, fragrances, jewelry and accessories, home décor, paper goods and small gifts; the boutique and neighboring coffeehouse…
Sporting goods store
The Athlete's Source
The Athlete’s Source is a High Ridge Road retailer specializing in athletic footwear and apparel for adults and children. Its selection covers running, walking, hiking, cross-training and tennis, with in-store footwear…
Jewelry store
Peter Suchy Jewelers
Peter Suchy Jewelers specializes in estate, vintage and antique jewelry on High Ridge Road. Its collection includes rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches and signed designer pieces, with a Connecticut showroom…
Antique store
Avery & Dash Collections
Avery & Dash Collections offers antiques, furniture, decorative accessories, lighting, fine art and jewelry at its Stamford showroom on Jefferson Street. Explore the business website for current collections and…
Lighting store
The Accessory Store
The Accessory Store sells lighting fixtures, lampshades, furniture and decorative accessories on Jefferson Street in Stamford. The business also offers lamp repair and shade restoration; explore its website for the…
Window treatment showroom and workroom
Interiors Haberdashery
Interiors Haberdashery is a custom home-furnishings workroom on Camp Avenue offering drapery, window treatments, upholstery, pillows, bedding and furniture. Visits to its Stamford workroom are by appointment; call…
Food and beverage store
Four Corners Liquor & Wine Shop
Four Corners Liquor & Wine Shop is a neighborhood wine, beer and spirits shop at 7 High Ridge Road in Stamford. Its website provides store contact information and photographs of the storefront and stocked interior.
Food and beverage store
Harbor Point Wines & Spirits
Harbor Point Wines & Spirits is a wine, spirits and craft-beer shop at 130 Washington Boulevard in Stamford. Its website introduces the local team and shows the shop’s shelves, displays and decorated interior.
Garden center and nursery
Eden Farms
Eden Farms is a family-run garden center and nursery at 947 Stillwater Road in Stamford. Its visitor-facing retail operation supplies plants and garden materials; the business also provides landscaping and masonry…
Jewelry store and boutique
Heart of Gold Fine Jewelry
Heart of Gold Fine Jewelry is a jewelry boutique at 930 Hope Street in Stamford. Its operator offers original designs, custom rings and other pieces, along with jewelry and watch repair services.
Antiques gallery and shop
The Antique And Artisan Gallery
The Antique and Artisan Gallery at 69 Jefferson Street in Stamford brings together antique furniture, decorative pieces and artful home furnishings. Its operator provides gallery shopping and furniture-related services.
Piano showroom
Allegro Pianos
Allegro Pianos has its Stamford showroom and headquarters at 1068 Long Ridge Road. Its operator presents grand, upright, digital and pre-owned pianos, alongside piano-care and music-lesson information.
Custom apparel shop
Print Promowear
Print Promowear is a custom-apparel shop and workshop on West Main Street supplying T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, caps and other printed or embroidered clothing. Individual-item orders are available; contact the…
Irish cultural organization and event venue
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Stamford Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish American cultural and fraternal organization at 186 Greyrock Place in Stamford. Its official website provides membership, event calendar, banquet-hall rental and contact…
History museum
Stamford History Center
Stamford History Center at 1508 High Ridge Road presents local-history exhibitions and community programs. Its operator provides exhibit, event, membership and visitor-contact information.
Dance and performing arts school
Locust Performing Arts Center
Locust Performing Arts Center at 2770 Summer Street, second floor, in Stamford teaches dance to children and adults. Its operator lists ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and other classes, with performance opportunities and…
Museum and library
Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford
The Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford at 161 Glenbrook Road holds Ukrainian art, literature and archives. Its operator provides museum and library visiting information, exhibitions and contact details for…
Gym
Fitness by Pau - Personal Training Stamford
Fitness by Pau is a boutique training studio on Hope Street offering personal training and small-group weightlifting. Its programs focus on coached strength work, and the studio provides a children’s play area for…
Rebounding fitness studio
Bodywise By Betty
Bodywise by Betty is a women’s rebounding studio on Hope Street. Classes combine mini-trampoline movement with strength work, free weights, resistance bands and stretching. Check the studio’s schedule for class formats…
Gym
Carozza Fitness
Carozza Fitness offers coached CrossFit, strength and HYROX training on Crescent Street. The gym also provides personal training and scaled options for people starting a fitness program or preparing for a competition.
Gym
Catalyst
Catalyst is a functional-fitness gym on Summer Street with coached strength and conditioning sessions. Its programs include barbell and bodyweight training, HYROX preparation and introductory fundamentals for newer…
Dance studio
Center Stage Dance Studio
Center Stage Dance Studio is a Stamford dance studio on High Ridge Road. Contact the studio directly for current instruction, enrollment and performance information before planning a visit.
Barbershop
HandleBar Salon CT
Handlebar Salon CT is a barbershop on Summer Street offering haircuts, fades, scissor cuts, straight-razor shaves and beard trims. Consult the shop’s barber profiles and booking options to arrange a service.
Ninja obstacle course gym
Stamford Ninja Academy
Stamford Ninja Academy offers ninja obstacle-course training on Largo Drive. Its programs include children’s classes, adult training, aerial arts, private sessions and birthday parties; check the current schedule and…
Gym
Underground Fitness
Underground Fitness is a Hope Street gym with member access, exercise equipment, personal training and group fitness classes. Consult the gym for membership details, class schedules and arrangements for a first visit.
Spa
Noelle Spa For Beauty & Wellness
Noëlle Spa for Beauty and Wellness is a High Ridge Road salon and spa offering hair styling, coloring, keratin services and extensions. Its spa menu includes cosmetic facials, massage and waxing; contact the salon to…
Yoga studio
Dew Yoga
Dew Yoga offers yoga and meditation on Long Ridge Road in Stamford. Founded by Jen Irwin, the studio also provides workshops, teacher training and online classes; see its website for current programs.
Equestrian facility
Mead Farm
Mead Farm is an equestrian facility at 107 June Road in Stamford. Its official website presents horseback-riding lessons, boarding, leasing and sales, along with its mission, contact details and visitor information.
Ballet school
Connecticut Ballet Center
Connecticut Ballet Center is a ballet school at 20 Acosta Street in Stamford. Its official site presents youth and adult classes, faculty, studio rentals, performance opportunities, schedules and registration…
Martial arts club
Connecticut Taekwondo Academy
Connecticut Taekwondo Academy is a martial arts club at 579 Pacific Street in Stamford. Its official site presents the academy's story, Olympic taekwondo training, student reviews and direct contact information.
Gym
J3 Athletics
J3 Athletics is a gym at 7 Hyde Street in Stamford. Its official website presents strength and fitness coaching, community-focused training, class information and options for new members to get started.
Gym
Affinity Athletics
Affinity Athletics is a gym at 535 Fairfield Avenue in Stamford. Its official website presents fitness classes, strength equipment, community training and information for beginning a membership journey.
Hair salon
Colour Wonder Hair Studio
Colour Wonder Hair Studio is a hair salon at 44 Commerce Road, Suite 6, in Stamford. Its official booking site identifies the studio, location, service range, hours and appointment information.
Boxing and personal training gym
Revolution Training
Revolution Training is a boxing and personal training gym at 18 Elmcroft Road in Stamford. Its official website presents the owner, coaching, client training and direct contact information.
Gym
The Training Floor
The Training Floor is a gym at 346 Hope Street in Stamford. Its official website presents small-group fitness, personal training, TRX sessions, class information and contact details.
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John the Baker
John the Baker is a family Italian restaurant on Long Ridge Road known for its pizza. It offers dine-in, takeout and delivery, and has a private room available for special occasions.
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Kalo’s Cafe serves breakfast and lunch on Washington Boulevard in downtown Stamford, across from Mill River Park. Check the café’s menu and current weekday visiting information before stopping in.
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Luigi’s Restaurant is a family-owned pizza and Italian restaurant on High Ridge Road. The menu includes pizza, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, salads and Italian entrées, with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering…
Nicks Pizza
Nick’s Pizza serves thin-crust pizza and Italian dishes on Glenbrook Road. Its menu also includes pasta, burgers, wraps and chicken wings, with delivery and catering available through the restaurant.
Ole Mole
Ole Mole serves Northern and Central Mexican cooking on High Ridge Road. Its menu includes tacos, tamales, enchiladas and other Mexican dishes, and the restaurant also offers catering and group dining arrangements.
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A Step Ahead
A Step Ahead is a High Ridge Road boutique specializing in prom and formal dresses. Visits are by appointment; contact the shop to arrange a fitting and ask about its current selection.
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Aapnar Bazar
Aapnar Bazar is a Bangladeshi grocery on Spruce Street. Its selection includes meat and poultry, vegetables, spices, rice, flour and frozen flatbreads alongside other South Asian pantry staples.
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Art of Framing
Art of Framing is a custom framing shop on High Ridge Road. It offers frame, matting and glazing choices for artwork, memorabilia and heirlooms, along with in-store design and framing repair services.
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