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Bimalkumar Thakkar has opened their new Paris Baguette café at 1982 Black Rock Tpke. Fairfield, CT 06825.
Fairfield, CT (RestaurantNews.com) Paris Baguette and franchise owner Bimalkumar Thakkar are proud to announce the opening of the newest bakery café at 1982 Black Rock Tpke. Fairfield, CT, on November 6, 2026. The new bakery café brings Paris Baguette’s signature assortment of artisan pastries, cakes, breads and handcrafted beverages to Fairfield, a close-knit coastal community where residents enjoy supporting local businesses and gathering with friends and family along Black Rock Turnpike. With more than 4,000 locations worldwide and 300+ bakery cafés operating across North America, the brand continues to expand its footprint, with multiple locations in development. The established and growing concept is rapidly strengthening its presence in key markets.
Bimalkumar Thakkar is the franchise owner behind the new Fairfield location, bringing Paris Baguette’s growing bakery café concept to the Connecticut market. A graduate of Newport University, Thakkar is helping introduce the brand’s European-inspired café experience to the Fairfield community.
“We are thrilled to open our doors and bring Paris Baguette to Fairfield as part of such a vibrant community,” said Thakkar. “We look forward to welcoming guests into our bakery café and offering a place where friends and families can gather, celebrate special moments and enjoy freshly baked favorites. We are proud to introduce the Paris Baguette experience to the neighborhood.”
The Fairfield café opening is a milestone for the brand, and the 3rd in the state of Connecticut. Paris Baguette plans to reach 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada by 2030 and is expanding through meaningful partnerships with local entrepreneurs who show a genuine interest in bringing people together over fresh-baked goods and artisan coffee beverages.
“We’re on a mission to re-establish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community across the U.S., and we’re excited to see Bimalkumar Thakkar bring this to life in his local trade area,” said Darren Tipton, Chief Executive Officer of Paris Baguette. “In our cafes we like to say, ‘Happy to see you. Happier to serve you.’ And we know Bimalkumar Thakkar will wholeheartedly embrace this approach in his neighborhood.”
About Paris Baguette
With a projected 1,000 bakery cafés in North America by 2030, Paris Baguette is on a mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community. Paris Baguette serves craveable baked and brewed treats and creates warm and welcoming experiences through a blend of gracious service, expert craftsmanship, and community connections. From decisions made behind a desk to smiles offered behind a counter, the desire to spread joy and make the world a happier place drives everything we do. Being a neighborhood bakery café means caring about those around us and finding ways to make a real impact. We do so through our “Love Baked In” programs that bring to life our commitment to serving local communities through various charitable programs and initiatives. Paris Baguette is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences and a network of successful franchisee relationships. For information and to find the Paris Baguette location closest to you, please visit ParisBaguette.com.
Contact:
Raylin Taylor
Mainland
rtaylor@hellomainland.com
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