Why Small Businesses Matter in Ridgefield: Early Bird Café

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Why Small Businesses Matter

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Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

You're IT Early Bird Café!

Three questions with Judy Cusack, owner of Early Bird Café.

Why did you start your business?
 
Cooking and serving food has always been a part of my life. I learned a lot from my mother who was born in Ridgefield in 1917 to Italian immigrants. I spent a lot of time as a child cooking and catering at the Italian American Club which used to be located on Prospect Street. Starting at age 15, I worked at Nina's in Ridgefield as a server and a cook for 10 years. in 1991 I started working at the Early Bird, 10 years later I became an owner. 
 
Best selling product or service?
 
Our best product is all of our food, everything we serve is freshly made with high-quality ingredients. We offer a wide variety of menu items from top-notch comfort foods and decadent breakfasts to small plates and light options. Customer service is extremely important to me, our staff is trained to ensure that our customers continuously leave feeling satisfied. We are always willing to take requests, suggestions, and customizations on any of our dishes to fit our customers' dietary needs. 
 
Do you use any local businesses to support your business?
 
After working in Ridgefield since 1975 I have relied on many local businesses over the years and continue to do so. These businesses include Montanari Fuel, Ridgefield Hardware, Squash's, Ridgefield Organics, Pamby Motors, Fairfield County Bank, Party Depot (to name a few), however, I support ALL of the small businesses in town because I know how difficult it can be.
 
Thank you, Ridgefield for your continued support!
 
Early Bird Café is located at 86 Danbury Road. Visit Early Bird Café online here.
 
Early Bird Café tags Montanari Fuel!
 
HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible! 
 
 
 
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