Whether you’re sick, stressed out, or just in a bad mood, comfort food is great at making you feel better. We rounded up the best places in Connecticut to satisfy your comfort food cravings.
1. Wild Rice
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: anything Chinese
2. Frank Pepe’s
Location: New Haven *there is one in Fairfield but it’s not the original and not quite as delicious*
Comfort Food Craving: Pizza
*Oldest and best-known pizzeria in the U.S.
3. Bartaco
Location: Westport and Stamford
Comfort Food Craving: Variety of tacos as well as their churros dipped in chocolate sauce. Awesome (cheap) drinks for happy hour as well!
4. 16 Handles
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Froyo with all kinds of toppings
5. Country Cow
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Bacon, Egg & Cheese
6. Shake Shack
Location: Westport and New Haven
Comfort Food Craving: Burgers, Fries, Shakes
7. Chip’s
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Pancakes & French Toast
8. Wilson’s Holy Smoke BBQ
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Mac n’ cheese, Mashed Potatoes, or anything BBQ
9. Colony Grill
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Pizza
10. Centro
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Rigatoni alla vodka
11. Donut-Inn
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Cinfully Nutty Coffee, Donuts, Bage
12. Firehouse Deli
Location: Fairfield
Comfort Food Craving: Deli Sandwiches Hot or Cold