Weston Answer Book – Shopping

Are any stores open all night?

There are none in Weston. The Dunkin’ Donuts at 35 Danbury Road (761-8663) is open 24 hours. There are other possibilities along Route 7 toward Norwalk.

What supermarkets are in town?

Peter’s Weston Market at 190 Weston Road (known as Weston Center) is the town’s only food market. The phone number is 227-2066.

Where is the nearest farmer’s market?

There is a great seasonal farmer’s market right here in town, open Saturdays from 8 to 11. It is held at the Weston Historical Society on Route 57, and is organized by the Weston Women’s League. In addition to fresh local produce and products, the league also arranges for entertainment on most Saturdays. If you miss the market on Saturday, there is also a Georgetown Farmer’s Market at Route 57 and 107. It is open Sundays from 10 to 2.

Where can I pick my own fruits and vegetables?

The nearest pick-your-own places are Silverman’s Farm and Warrups Farm.

Silverman’s Farm at 451 Sport Hill Road in Easton (261-3306) offers peaches, apples, nectarines, and sunflowers. There is a farm market, florist, animal farm (admission fee), seasonal cider, and tractor rides. It is open all year.

Warrups Farm on Route 7 in West Redding (938-9403) is an organic farm offering pick-your-own flowers, summer vegetables, squash, and pumpkins. There is a small farm stand and farm animals across the street. Seasonal hayrides. In December, there are cut-your-own Christmas trees.

Where can I buy plants and garden supplies?

Weston Gardens at 1 Goodhill Road (227-3871) is a nursery that offers landscaping and lawn and garden supplies.

Weston Hardware in Weston Center (227-7995) also offers gardening supplies.

Where can I buy a newspaper?

Peter’s Weston Market (227-2066) sells The Weston Forum and other popular newspapers.

Can I buy school supplies in town?

You can buy many of them at them Peter’s Weston Market and at Lang’s Pharmacy in Weston Center. School PTOs will often provide opportunities to buy a “Back to School Kit.”

What restaurants are in town?

There are two restaurants in town. The Cobbs Mill Inn (227-7221 or www.cobbsmillinn.com) at 12 Old Mill Road is a gracious sit-down restaurant overlooking the Saugatuck River.

The Lunch Box (227-4808) at Weston Center is a more casual restaurant offering pizza delivery, sandwiches, burgers, and more.

Is there a liquor store in town?

Yes. Peter’s Spirit Shop (226-3740 or www.peterspirit.com) is at Weston Center.

Where can I get an ice cream cone?

You can satisfy your craving for ice cream at The Lunch Box.

Who sells coffee to go?

Grab a cup to go at The Lunch Box or Peter’s Weston Market.

Is there a catering service?

Try Cheers Catering and Butler Service on Old Mill Road (857-4666), A Dash of Salt (943-9950), Bon Soiree on Salem Road (222-7327) or Lison Milwe Catering on Briar Oak Drive (227-5535). The Lunch Box, Cobbs Mill Inn, and Peter’s Weston Market also offer food-to-go services.

Is there a hardware store?

Yes. Weston Hardware & Houseware (227-7995) is at  Weston Center.

Is there a dry cleaning service?

There is no longer a dry cleaner in Weston Center, but Minute Men Cleaners (227-6153, ext. 101) in Westport offers free pick-up and drop-off service on Monday and Thursday. Items picked up are returned the following delivery day. Standard over-the-counter rates apply, but they do ask for a minimum of three dry-cleaned garments per week (three laundered shirts equal one dry-cleaned garment).

Colonial Cleaners in Ridgefield (431-6397 or www.colonialcleaners.com) and Classic Cleaners in Georgetown (544-9177) also provide pick-up and delivery service in Weston.

Is there a mall nearby?

A ride north on Route 7 will lead to the Danbury Fair Mall (Park Avenue exit) with more than 200 stores including Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Lord & Taylor, and Sears.

The Stamford Town Center is at Grey Rock Place in downtown Stamford (Atlantic Street exit off I-95 south) and offers 135 retail outlets including Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The Trumbull Mall is off Exit 48 of the Merritt Parkway. Anchor stores include Lord & Taylor and J.C. Penney.

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