Green & Tonic To Expand Menu; Supr Food Drive-Thru Eyes Late 2024 Opening In Darien

DARIEN, CT — Green & Tonic, the well-known plant-based eatery with roots in Fairfield County, has announced it will be expanding its menu and offering a concept that is sure to satisfy customers with all types of dietary needs.

Additionally, Supr Food Drive-Thru, a sister of Green & Tonic, is aiming to open in late 2024 in Darien, along with new Green & Tonic storefronts in Greenwich and Stamford.

Green & Tonic said it will continue to prioritize plant-based foods, but it will also add items like wild-caught salmon, organic chicken, and pasture-raised eggs to the menu to accommodate a flexitarian diet.

For example, pasture-raised egg sandwiches will be on the menu, and hard-boiled eggs will be added to salad stations. Chicken will be available as a salad station option, or included in a plant-based meal or grab-and-go item.

Green & Tonic was established in 2012 in Darien, and the brand has expanded over the years.

The menu is 100 percent gluten-free and features scratch-made, in-house offerings like salads, toasts, grain bowls, cold-pressed juices, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and acai bowls. Signature offerings include Supr Brew Coffee (organic coffee drinks and lattes) and SWIRL, a dairy-free, oat milk soft serve.

Green & Tonic also offers meal plans, cleanses and catering services.

The new concept will be rolled out gradually beginning in late October, according to CEO Fausto Mieres.

As the new menu comes online at Green & Tonic's existing locations in Cos Cob, Darien, Westport, New Canaan, and Rye Brook and Chappaqua, N.Y., Mieres is preparing to open three more G&T storefronts in Fairfield County.

The Stamford location at 54 West Park Place will open in mid-November, Mieres said. The Glenville location at 21 Glen Ridge Road is expected to open toward the end of November/early December, and Old Greenwich should open at 239 Sound Beach Ave. toward the end of 2024.

Supr Food Drive-Thru at 205 Boston Post Road in Darien is slated right now to open toward the end of 2024, Mieres noted. Construction was delayed due to flooding that ocurred within the building as a result of a break-in, and the inspection process is ongoing.

The latest menu expansion came after Green & Tonic received feedback from customers looking for more non-vegan options. Green & Tonic sent out a survey to gauge interest, and the response was positive, Mieres said.

"We want to be more inclusive. Our goal is health and wellness, so we're always going to lead with that," Mieres told Patch in a recent interview. "Our goal is to provide customers with the best ingredients available and to never cut corners. This is an exciting step for Green & Tonic. We feel we're moving forward and being more flexible for those who have different dietary needs."

Mieres reiterated that Green & Tonic will remain committed to a plant-based approach, as plants provide essential nutrients, support gut health, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

"None of the menu items are going away. We're not replacing anything. If anything, we're going to be adding more plant-based items to offset anything we add that's not vegan," Mieres said, estimating that the menu will be 95 to 98 percent vegan.

Storefronts were closed recently and staff members received training on the new concept. Mieres said Green & Tonic will use separate utensils and pans when preparing food.

"We'll never cook a non-plant-based item with a plant-based item, or have them in the same container, or we won't use the same utensil. We want everyone to feel comfortable, so we're taking those precautions," Mieres said.

With the new menu and new locations set to open soon, Mieres said it's an exciting time for the brand.

"We keep growing, we keep seeing an increase in business, and people are choosing to eat better nowadays," Mieres said. "We've been doing this for a while, and it's good to be a part of it and support everyone in their healthy journey."

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