Cafe Dolce – Norwalk, CT | joe coffee
Where is Cafe Dolce located? Cafe Dolce is located at 345 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851, United States, Norwalk, CT. You can get directions using the map above.
Agnes Lojek
Café Dolce in Norwalk instantly brought me back to the feeling of a traditional Hungarian bakery in Europe! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the owners are incredibly friendly—it truly feels like visiting family. The pastries are absolutely delicious, and so are the paninis and crêpes, all made with care and authentic flavor. The coffee is excellent, with so many options to enjoy it just the way you like. Service is quick, the staff is always smiling, and every visit is a treat. A true hidden gem—I can’t recommend it enough!
… moreLaila M
The food and ambience are great ! reminded me of some favorite European cafes. Cozy , warm and friendly. Don’t miss their cottage cheese strudel and Breakfast crepe with eggs ham and cheese
… moreAdam H
Alright… I stopped by Cafe Dolce on my way home from visiting a jobsite for work. I was tired, the weather was bad, and all I wanted was a halfway decent cup of coffee to keep me sharp on my drive and maybe something sweet to take the edge off. Let me tell you, I did not expect a world class class latte and pastry, but that’s exactly what I got. I ordered a medium mocha latte and an almond croissant. The latte was the perfect drinking temperature right away. No oversteamed milk. The barista has a steady hand and casual expertise. The coffee itself was excellent. Top tier flavor, nice and rich. I like my coffee strong and this definitely is, but without tasting burned or overly bitter. The mocha flavor was very cocoa forward and not too sweet. It allowed the espresso to be the dominant flavor, which I absolutely loved. The first thing I noticed anout the almond croissant was that it was exceptionally heavy. It was dense. A very good sign. One bite and I was in heaven. The almond paste filling may have just been pure marzipan. It was thick, full of crushed almond, and fantastically satisfying. The croissant itself was flakey, puffy, and buttery. Everything about this visit substantially surpassed my expectations and I cannot recommend Cafe Dolce enough. Truly magnificent food and drink.
… moreWilliam Loeffler
Beautifully crafted hand-made pastries by the owners one of which is the pastry chef. A taste of nostalgia from my time in Europe. Not overly sweet and the flavors of the fruits within the pastries speak for themselves which, to me, is an enjoyable change of taste since so many baked goods are overly sweet here in the US in general. Owners and staff remembered us after only our second visit and were very welcoming. Music is not so loud that you cant hear others speaking to you but loud enough to create a confortable ambiance. We got 2 breakfast crossaints, a chocolate crossaint, their blended mochaccino and a variety of fruit strudel and baked goods to take back to Texas with us.
… moreMolly Smith
Great place with extremely pleasant workers and amazing food and drinks. Once I ordered a drink, it was knocked out of my hand after leaving the store, and they replaced it no charge with smiles. Another time it was a Monday and I didn’t realize they were closed, the door was unlocked and I came in and the owner served me anyways as I got a cold brew (which they had ready even on a Monday). So pleasant, amazing pastries, and some of the best service I’ve seen around the area.
… moreLindsay Taylor
Very cute café! There are so many drink and food options to choose from. I got a rice pudding cake (I forgot the name) and a cheese danish. Both were very delicious, some of the best I’ve ever had. I also ordered a cappuccino with oat milk. It had very strong espresso, which I really like—a quality many coffee shops fail to achieve. The environment is very cozy, with plenty of seating options, including two-chair tables, seats near the windows, and a long table. The decorations are very cute, making it a perfect place to work and hang out. I highly recommend it!
… moresamira ahmed
Best coffee shop in town, offering a wide selection of always fresh and delicious pastries, along with Hungarian treats. The owner, Norbert has been incredibly generous and consistently accommodating to my requests. The staff is wonderful as well.
… moreChef Harry
Outstanding staff. Delicious food. Very comfortable environment. The sour cherry strudel was insane. Really enjoyed the spinach, mushroom and feta crepes. The cappuccino was perfect.
… moreSandy B.
I had one of the best pastries I have ever tasted in my life here. Not kidding. I would definitely return to re-purchase it. I asked the cashier what he recommended and he said it was a cheese pastry. I think there was a thin layer of sweetness in it too. Flaky and fresh, I savored every bite. I ordered a small coffee too with a splash of milk. They have a wide selection of food and baked goods. Staff is pleasant and helpful. There’s also a cute seating area out front with some tables, chairs and flowers. Made my day.
… moreAlexis Goncalves
Stopped by Cafe Dolce for coffee and pastries and found some real gems. The pineapple coconut Danish was absolutely worth the try – fresh, flaky pastry with a perfect balance of tropical flavors. The cafe has that genuine European vibe, and you can tell they care about quality. The coffee is solid too. If you’re in the area and craving a good pastry, this spot delivers.
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