Sugar And Olives

Fantastic bagels located at a small bakery on the Norwalk/Westport border. Fresh bagel pickup is on Thursday morning and Saturday afternoon only, but they do have frozen bagels available which is what I went for! They thawed out just fine and tasted fresh as anything. The smoked salt was a hit in our house but the everything and sesame were also just as good in my opinion. The pimento scallion spread was just something else- I love how sugar and olive has a unique and wide variety of cream cheeses you can’t find anywhere else! So happy to have found this little gem- this place is the real deal!

I really did enjoy this place I enjoyed how clean tasting the food was and how it was not at all Heavy. I enjoy the many options that they provided that tend to be a little bit more unique and interesting compared to all the other restaurants in the area. I definitely want to go back to try their banana bread pudding and I would recommend people to try the restaurant out. I gave the place of 4 out of 5 Stars only because of the Mimosa. Charging $13 for one glass Mimosa is over the top. Furthermore, for 13 dollars a glass it better be a larger glass that can hold 16 or more oz and/or be mostly champagne. Coming from an area where you can find mimosas for $5 and even some places that offer all-you-can-drink mimosas for 20 bucks; I found them to be a little bit over the top in that price range.

Stopped by for a bite and while we were considering entrees Chris the owner asked Jenn the chef to come over to the table. I explained I couldn't eat gluten or onions. Normally most restaurants just tell you they'll make the dish without so all i get is a bare bones meal. But instead, Jenn took the ingredients from a few entrees and created a new dish just for me. Icelandic Cod done to perfection on a bed of polenta with goat cheese and a gentle dose of curry mixed in, and vegies. Oh did I mention the old fashioned my wife had. Chris has a line on an amazing bourbon and hand makes his own simple syrup and bitters. In her words, best old fashioned she'd ever had and she had to have a second to make sure. One of the best meals I've ever had anywhere at any price. Sugar and Olives is truly exceptional if good food is what you are looking for. The place is a bit funky and unassuming but the food and the service is tops.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got around to it for brunch with the entire family. The food was amazing, the service was good and pretty quick. The decor isn't for everyone but today didn't bother me one bit, I don't really care about decor in general. The prices were slightly high but I wish they told us that you could share dishes because the dishes were pretty big and we would have definitely been better off if we ordered less food and shared. The French Press coffee was not done correctly, whoever did it doesn't know how to use a French press. I definitely want to come back for dinner, I'm sure the flavors will be incredible but I hope the prices don't get too crazy.

I have mixed feelings about writing this review. While the people here are fantastic - very kind and friendly....the restaurant and menu itself seemed to be a bit lacking. We came for lunch/brunch. The menu leans very heavy towards vegetarian, so if you don't want only veggies or the one protein offered on the menu, the choices are a little slim. The French pressed coffee was very good. All the plates we did end up ordering were good, but small and sparse on ingredients. The kale salad was simply a plate of shredded kale - no added fruits, nuts, protein or anything to make it a little more interesting...but it was very fresh and good for just kale. The soup, served in a small orange juice glass - again, good, but hardly a portion to satisfy your appetite. Also, the prices are in my opinion, quite expensive for what you are getting. I'm not sure if he was the owner, but the gentleman who took our order and waited on us was GREAT - he did try to be accommodating since they were out of one item we ordered and the timing of our food and preparation was a little off. This restaurant has potential - the people and concept are good, but maybe a little more menu development and preparation would make it more appealing to a wider audience. Perhaps dinner options and experience are better?

Solid place. There is a small, but well designed menu that changes frequently. The waiting staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is rustic and hip, some love it and some don’t. While dishes are a bit pricey, they are very hearty and will fill even the hungriest of diners. Not to mention that they are very tasty and full of fresh ingredients. Try the olives as an appetizer.