Antiques in Stamford, CT

“I had a great experience with Rich, the manager. He let me buy my items over the phone and held them for me until I was able to pick them up. The experience was seamless. When I showed up then chairs were beautiful and very well priced. A total steal. Thanks!”

“This is a coffee shop I really want to love.

From a design standpoint, it’s easily 5 stars. The tile finishes, furniture, décor, and painted mural wall are beautiful. It genuinely feels like hipster Brooklyn meets Greenwich, CT. The space itself is warm, stylish, and inviting — the kind of place that makes you excited to walk in and order a great coffee.

Unfortunately, the experience beyond the aesthetics has been far from consistent, and that’s based on two separate visits.

First visit:
There was only one other customer ahead of me, and I was in no rush. I’ve worked as a barista before, so I understand pacing and workflow. That said, when I walked in, the man behind the counter (who appeared to be an owner or manager) didn’t acknowledge me at all. I stood by the register for a while — no “hi,” no “I’ll be with you shortly,” nothing. He looked at me a couple of times but never said a word or showed any expression.

When he eventually took my order, he wasn’t rude, just very transactional. The coffee then took a surprisingly long time, despite there being no orders ahead of mine and no one behind me for several minutes. On top of that, the pricing is on the higher side (which I expect from a specialty café), but with the lack of basic customer engagement and a coffee that was just so-so, it didn’t feel worth it.

Second visit (last Sunday):
This time there was a DJ set — clearly a brunch vibe, which I respect since it’s becoming popular in Fairfield County. The woman who helped us (I’m assuming an owner) was actually very kind, attentive, and genuinely trying to provide good service.

However, I ordered an iced Americano and was told they don’t make that. That was honestly surprising, considering an iced Americano is simply espresso, water, and ice — one of the most basic coffee drinks. For a café of this size, price point, and aesthetic, that was unexpected. I ended up getting a cold brew, which was decent but not impressive. My mom’s coffee wasn’t good, and my cousin (who joined us) also wasn’t happy with their experience.

I posted an IG story because the place looks amazing, and a lot of people asked about it — especially with the DJ set. My honest response to everyone was: beautiful coffee shop, but inconsistent service, pricey, and the coffee itself isn’t impressive.

I see photos of great latte art and reviews from people who seem to have had excellent experiences, so maybe it depends on who’s behind the bar that day. Unfortunately, based on my two visits, the execution hasn’t matched the potential.

I’m writing this because I genuinely hope this feedback is taken into consideration. This is a place I want to love. But until I hear more consistently positive feedback from others, I probably won’t risk a third visit for a while.”

“We are loving our new outdoor furniture from United Home & Patio. Andy helped us select the perfect set for our home. He was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Andy delivered the furniture to our home and set it up.
We started our search at a large retailer, and that was a dreary and unpleasant experience. Thank goodness we found Andy.”

“We have a large built-in couch and daybed in our 70’s conversation pit that had all-original upholstery and cushions that needed updating (over 30 cushions), as well as the “under” support cushions, and bottom and top frame fabric. After reading all the amazing google reviews, I called Little Joe’s, and Marie couldn’t have been more helpful. She actually drove around with me to three separate local fabric outlets to try and find the best solution (we were pretty particular about what we wanted).

This was an unusual job, because our couch and daybed have a lot of crazy angles, and I threw a curveball by adding even more angles in the back cushions (inspired by the Lautner Sheats home made famous in Big Lebowski). When I asked Marie about the extra angles for the back cushions, the answer was, “no problem.” We also had a hard deadline because our house was to be featured in a home tour… also “no problem.”

After the cushions were done, there were a few tweaks that needed to be made, but those all were taken care of in a timely fashion. The end result is stunning, and we couldn’t be happier. Considering the enormity of the job, I thought the pricing was super reasonable.

Working with Marie and her dad really was like working with a trusted family friend. The shop is a modest, no-frills affair, but I appreciate the savings being passed on to me (as opposed to the bonkers pricing of the other places in town with enormous fancy showrooms). If I could Little Joe Upholstery 12 stars, I would!”

“A fantastic resource for anyone interested in great design. Wonderful vintage pieces, superb original design, incredibly professional customer service, and now offering furniture refinishing and upholstery.”

“I purchased a set of dining chairs online, and I could not be happier with my purchase or the process! The chairs are even better than I expected and the purchase was seamless. Thank you!”

“The Antique and Artisan Gallery is one of the great resources of the nation for fine decorative arts. The quality is consistently excellent, the prices reasonable and the customer service superb. It's an absolute pleasure visiting every time.”

“Incredible collection of American, European, and Asian antiques in a convenient location in Stamford, CT! Easy to get to by car or Metro North from the city. They have the best selection in the tri state area. You must go!”

“Was beyond thrilled with my King Size French Bed, end tables and the service I received from this company. I had spotted this bed many years ago in the UK and couldn’t justify the shipping or the off size as a Canadian. I happened upon this company and was still nervous to make a purchase like this online. I called and had my first conversation of many with Gloria. She was very helpful and accommodating. When she first sent pictures of my furniture from the manufacturer before it was shipped I was in a panic. The piece was what I wanted but the finish and upholstery material didn’t appear to be what I expected and wanted. We were communicating by text and I was honest with her about my concerns. She explained that because of the finish it could appear quite different depending on the light and angle. She assured me I would be happy and if not she would order me another one and send finish samples if I was uncomfortable. She sent more pictures when it arrived from her showroom and I made arrangements to pick it up. The bed is stunning and if anything exceeded my expectations. My husband inspected it thoroughly and said the workmanship and quality is fantastic. I really was quite a difficult customer through the process and Gloria always had time for me. The packing, care and service from her employeeswas also very professional and courteous. It was a real pleasure to meet Gloria at the end of this process and I can’t thank her enough. I wish this company a lot of success and give my vote of confidence in ordering from them.”