This will represent the brand's first Connecticut location.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
DARIEN, CT — Tatte Bakery and Café, the popular Boston-based eatery that offers up scratch-made breakfast and brunch dishes, salads and bowls, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee, will open its first Connecticut location in Darien within the new Corbin District development.
The Corbin District made an announcement on its Instagram page earlier this week, and said there has long been a desire to see an establishment like this come to town.
"We are so excited to announce that Tatte will open its first restaurant in Connecticut next year on Corbin Drive in The Corbin District! This beautifully-designed space is certain to become a Darien and regional favorite," the Instagram post said.
Pastry chef, Tzurit Or, founded Tatte 16 years ago in her home kitchen, and began to sell her creations at the Copley Square farmers market in Boston, the business' website says. The first brick and mortar location opened up in Brookline, Mass. in 2008.
"For Tzurit, building a bakery of her own was about more than just cultivating a thriving business; it was a way to create a sense of home and community while starting a new life as an immigrant to the United States. Her vision for Tatte was humble in origin- grounded in a simple mission to bring people together around great food and pastries while providing a deep sense of comfort and belonging," the Tatte website added.
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There are now 27 locations in the Boston area, and 17 in the Washington, D.C. area, including Maryland and Virginia.
The extensive spring menu features dishes like a fresh corn and avocado farro bowl; a blueberry, beet and ricotta salad; short rib grilled cheese; and a variety of shakshuka dishes - a traditional North African dish of eggs poached in spiced sauces.
Sweeter options include a lemon raspberry pavlova, strawberry turnover, or cherry almond scone, among many other pastries.
The drink menu has specialty lattes and sodas, coffee, tea, espresso and hot chocolate.
Developed by Baywater Properties and located on seven acres in the heart of Darien, The Corbin District features a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as fitness options, offices and residential units.
The second phase of construction is ongoing.
"We have carefully and deliberately worked to curate the retail, restaurant and fitness concepts to open in downtown Darien within The Corbin District. Our emphasis has always been on preserving the opportunity for our beloved local retailers to operate in the new buildings," Baywater Properties CEO David Genovese said in a written statement to Patch on Friday.
"We are working hard to sprinkle among the pre-existing stores dynamic regional restaurants and retailers, such as Rhone and Hinoki and Millies Restaurant, along with the coolest concepts from New York City, like Barry’s Bootcamp and YogaSpark," Genovese added. "We are confident that by mixing the tenancy in this way, we can create a highly energized, more walkable downtown for Darien and residents of the region to enjoy. We are so excited to unveil our work to the community in the summer and fall of 2026."
Other restaurant tenants at The Corbin District will include CHOPT, and Corsica Wine Bar, a new concept from Barcelona Restaurant Group, according to Genovese.
Genovese said other retail tenants include Free People Movement, Framebridge, , OGGI5, La Source, and French Presse, a linen store from Amagansett, N.Y.
Project officials are focusing on bringing additional retailers to the development, Genovese said, noting a focus on women's fashion retail.
"We are working hard to bring unique choices to the community," he said.
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