On a recent Friday night, an “06880” reader who wishes to remain anonymous hosted a dinner party.
An hour before her guests came, the caterer had not yet delivered the food.
She called, expecting to hear: “We’ll be there in a minute.”
Instead, the caterer said: “We can’t find your order.”
She insisted they look. They found it. Unfortunately, it had been scheduled for the next day.
With 40 people arriving in 50 minutes, the hostess panicked.
Then she did the only thing she could think of. She called her favorite takeout place: Layla’s Falafel.
A wonderful woman named Kikou answered the phone. She listened to the saga and said simply, “we can help.”
About 90 minutes later — thanks to Kikou and Layla’s amazing staff — a delicious spread for 40 appeared.
“Everyone raved about the food,” the grateful hostess says. “Of course they did, It’s Layla’s!”
She adds, “I wouldn’t recommend leaving your catering until an hour before a large party.
“But Layla’s came through. Dino, the owner, is awesome. He clearly hires well.”
Two of Layla’s Falafel many great dishes.
She has been a loyal customer since 2001, at the Fairfield and Stamford locations before they opened on the Post Road near Maple Avenue.
And, she says, she will be now — for life.
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Layla’s is terrific. It reminds me of the years I spent in the Middle East, loving the food
Great food! Generous portions. Layla’s has branch in Fairfield too (Blackrock Turnpike). Mary Condon
No surprise here! In my view, Layla’s is the friendliest restaurant in town. Food and service is ALWAYS outstanding! Happy to see this recognition.
Our family loves Laylas! It’s our after soccer clinic go-to. They know my young son by name and always give him a free snack (which makes the drive back to saugatuck So much more enjoyable). When I go without him they always ask how he is doing. It’s special. And, the food, it’s delicious.