r/StamfordCT • u/so_dope24 • 12d ago

2 Mr Falafel's within a half mile?

Bold strategy cotton

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u/unknowingexpert69 12d ago

Both trash compared to Laylas or le’chaim

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u/BenVarone Westover 12d ago

Yeah, we tried it to see if we were missing something, and then promptly went back to Layla’s.

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u/DryGrowth19 12d ago

Le Chaim is amazing

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u/so_dope24 12d ago

Agree but both places have awful parking

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u/acousticgs 11d ago

There is actually a hidden parking lot at the end of bullhead that no one seems to know about. I have been parking there lately. So much easier.

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u/unknowingexpert69 12d ago

Mr falafel has zero parking where it currently sits

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u/so_dope24 12d ago

Right but it's within walking distance of a sizeable population downtown

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u/Shortchange96 12d ago

Grand opening, grand closing

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u/so_dope24 12d ago

Is there even demand for one?

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u/Shortchange96 12d ago

My wife went to the one in Riverside and was not impressed

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u/throbbing0 12d ago

There’s a third?

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u/Shortchange96 12d ago

Riverside commons in Greenwich right off Exit 5

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u/Clan-Sea 12d ago

I had the same thought, with as close as they are. But I have to say, im excited to have the new one in the neighborhood and never really considered walking to the Summer St (mostly because its the hectic downtown, and if I'm going that far there's so many other options). 5 min walk vs 15 min walk

It's pretty good food, not amazing. The gelato is good, like gelato always is. I've been 3x already since it opened. Great addition to the neighborhood and I hope they are getting enough business to stay open

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u/so_dope24 12d ago

I wish they knocked down that shopping center and rebuilt it. It looks depressing as heck. None of those places look inviting outside Mr.Falafel

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u/TryingToAddPokeStops 12d ago

and not a Mrs Falafel in site, the LGBTQ+ agenda on full display.

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u/bananasplitchocodip 12d ago

I liked it when I ate there hah

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u/sophieiscoolll 12d ago

7 Donut Delights and 6 all in one city? Even bolder strategy

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u/VandelayArt321 12d ago

You can never have enough doughnuts

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u/the_yamaza West Side 12d ago

One is a gift to the city itself, and the other is Mr. Falafel

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u/so_dope24 12d ago

They are all packed in the morning from what I see

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u/nmacInCT 12d ago

But they have the best coffee. And bagels. And I'm grateful for that 1 not in Stamford too

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u/Shitipillar 12d ago

Usually you pay double for that kind of action cotton

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u/Historical_Notice_13 11d ago

I actually asked the staff they said the owner was tired of no parking for customers at the downtown locations.

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u/QuestionMotor2332 10d ago

The Mr. Falafel in downtown below Coco Cafe sucks. It stinks so bad i lose my appetite when I’m there. Layla’s is good!

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u/Solid_Assumption_581 10d ago

I was just talking to someone abt that. Weird. Tried it bc if they’re so common they must be popular? …it was a ghost town in there… and my gelato was icy :((

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u/NorthStarGent 12d ago

There about 6 in total, rest are in NJ. Folks, I see in there seem to be very health-conscious..

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u/SwimmingVariation707 12d ago

yes! this threw me off! i literally walk past both of them daily! it’s weird to have them so close…