Food Truck Coming To Fairfield Metro Train Station

FAIRFIELD, CT — Commuters catching the train at Fairfield Metro Train Station will be able to grab some breakfast while they wait beginning next week and it will have a local flavor. Best Food Fast LLC has been selected to operate a food and beverage truck at the station beginning Monday, May 8, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced.

The food truck, which is operated by Fairfield residents Aaron Hagel and Richard Hewitt, will be Fairfield Metro Station during the peak weekday morning rush hours from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (To sign up for Fairfield breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

“This service will be a great amenity for the hundreds of commuters catching trains at Fairfield Metro every morning and I am delighted that we have been successful in bringing it to fruition,” CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker said in a statement. “Best Food Fast is well known and popular around Fairfield and I’m confident our commuters will keep them busy.”

More than 1,200 commuters take the train from Fairfield Metro on an average weekday morning.

The Best Food Fast truck will be located in the parking lot on the eastbound (New Haven bound) side of the station. There is an “up and over” walkway at the station for commuters heading westbound toward New York City.

In addition to coffee and juice, the vendor will offer breakfast sandwiches and wraps, and “healthier” options like yogurt and fruit. Customers may call ahead or text orders to 203 871-8016.

Fairfield State Representative Laura Devlin worked with the DOT for months on a process to get a vendor in place for rail commuters.

“Having been a long-time commuter, I know the value of having that cup of coffee and other options available for your morning commute,” she said. “This will be a fabulous addition to the Metro station and I'm happy we are supporting a local business."

Redeker, Devlin and others will greet Fairfield Metro commuters on the morning of Tuesday, May 9, starting at 7 a.m.

Best Food Fast LLC was selected in a competitive procurement process. The DOT is interested in pursuing similar services at other rail stations in Connecticut.

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