I have been a very long time fan of Caseus, but prior to today, my only experiences with them had…read morebeen from their truck. I have heard incredible things about the vibe and experience of actually going to their shop from many close friends, all fellow foodies, some which are even friends with the Caseus team. With their raves and my existing love for their grilled cheeses off the truck, my expectations could not have higher. I even held off my visit for just the right time so that I was in a good mindset to take it all in properly! Somehow, I'd say my expectations were surpassed. Upon entering the shop, I was immediately warmly welcomed. Very comfortable vibe. They have lots of provisions (justifying their name), including sauces, condiments, and more. They have a refrigerated case with house made desserts and a variety of cheeses, as well as an additional case of more specialty cheeses. Their menu has many brilliant grilled cheese creations, the option to build your own or customize any of theirs with additional toppings, and a rotating special. I have been thinking hard about what I would order when I finally made it in, and I still struggled. Luckily, the person helping me was super passionate, sweet and happy to help and offer information. They described their top picks, one of which was one of my top contenders, so that was the winner. The Berries & Creme. It is their classic grilled cheese with the addition of Brie and house made blueberry compote. I believe all of their grilled cheeses have the classic (their house blend of cheeses) as the base. I am not a Brie fan, at all. I wanted to give it a shot, and knew that there was not a better place to do that than Caseus. I can't rave enough about the person helping me. They assured me that it was balanced and not overpowering how they incorporated it in, so I was excited to give it a go. No experience with Caseus would be complete without their tomato soup. The 8 ounce cup is the perfect accompaniment, and just the right amount to both dip and have a little extra to savor on its own. I browsed the shops pile they prepared my sandwich, and couldn't resist a bread pudding. They had 2 kinds today: sticky toffee and bananas foster. I was leaning bananas foster, but asked their preference anyway. Bananas foster it was! When my grilled cheese was perfectly melty and ready, I took my lunch to one of the tables outside to enjoy it fresh. There isn't any indoor seating, which I appreciate actually. Much better flow to the space that way. The grilled cheese was probably the best one yet. It may actually be the first time I haven't built my own. This was absolutely delicious. Perfect execution. Lots of extra cheese crispies around the edges. Plenty of butter without being excessively greasy, a major turnoff for me. I can't tolerate the mouthfeel either, so I was extremely impressed with how they prepared it. This is where you want to whip out the term "sandwich artist", because they are just that. They put so much care, thought and love into what they do and each and every sandwich they serve. Every customer and their sandwich is just as important as the next. The sandwiches are accompanied by grainy mustard and a couple of cornichons. I even get excited for that part! I use every bit of that cup. The tomato soup is perfectly creamy without being too rich or heavy. They let the deep, fresh tomato flavor shine. They cook it just enough so that it's a deep developed flavor but still bright. There is not better tomato or grilled cheese. I devoured it all, and still, upon arriving to my car, cracked open the bread pudding for a taste. I loved that it was extremely moist without being wet or overly saucy/sugary/caramely. It didn't read super heavy, while still being satisfyingly sweet. Plenty of nuts and banana. Soft, well saturated bread. It was perfect as far as I'm concerned. Really impressed. Caseus is all about perfect execution, or at least as close to perfect as it can possibly get. They are masters of their craft, and you just feel so much joy from both your interactions. With them and their incredibly tasty food. I am so thrilled I made it to the shop, and know that now I won't be able to stay away. Definitely check them out as soon as possible if you have not. They are an incredibly special staple of the CT food scene.

I stopped in the other day for a toasted cheese with tomato soup, which was delicious! I could…read moreonly eat about half of it so I took the rest home for dinner I added tomatoes and bacon to my sandwich, which was a little oily from the pesto despite my not being able to taste it. The place is cute, the stairs at the entrance are lethal, so take care going in and out. There is a small seating area in front and no lot, but room to park on the street. I poked around a bit while I waited for my order, the cheeses were unique and pricey as they are at every cheese shop I've visited, I may be back for some.

Rein's NY Style Deli is an awesome place to grab a bite to eat right off the Turnpike in Vernon,…read moreCT. It's has the vibe of a New York deli and offers everything from a small market and bakery items to a full sit-down restaurant. They serve you several pickles while you wait to order. There is a large menu with something for everyone. The sandwiches are all really good. I had a Turkey Reuben and we also enjoyed some matzo ball soup. Parking is easy since the deli is in a strip mall with plenty of parking spaces.

We love to stop by Rein's whenever passing through the area. The menu is extensive and there are so…read moremany products for purchase in their store section, ready made meals, sides,pickles, candies, desserts, cookies, bread, bagels, bialis and lots more. Service was fast and friendly and it was great to see so many of the young staff hustling and working hard but with good attitudes. We brought home some Bialis and bagels after enjoying our meal. Fantastic! Prices are still decent and portions are generous. Plenty of parking.

Is it worth the trek out to semi-rural Griswold, CT for these sandwiches? In a word - yes! Make…read more The. Trip. It's an unassuming little shop in a nondescript strip mall, but this modest appearance belies some major sandwich mojo. Bread rolls from Brooklyn; from scratch pesto and other sauces; high quality meats and cheeses. And the best ingredient: care. These 3 friendly ladies were pleasant, friendly, and serious sandwich makers. My daughter's The Franky was terrific, a perfect piling of juicy roast beef, cheeses, and veggies (I snagged a bite since I was buying). My wife's caprese sandwich was very good. And my Spencer's Smashed Balls (a meatball sub) was excellent.

My spouse & I happened upon this gem by accident while looking for lunch on the way to our…read moreanniversary getaway. So glad we stopped. Staff is very kind & I enjoyed the best sandwich I've had in years! If we were closer we'd make this a weekly stop. Bread & veggies are fresh & coffee is local. I regret not getting a cookie because they looked incredible.

Dropped in here for lunch. Super delicious…read more I ordered a water and gyro for $14. It's easy to miss since it's so small. There's seating inside though. Looks like you can sit outside if it wasn't raining too. Food was up super quick. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick delicious lunch.

It's a cute place - it's kind of placed randomly as part of a larger plaza which is very quiet on…read more Saturday. It was a quiet place overall but people came in and out for takeout. Parking is therefore pretty good, and there is outdoor and indoor seating. There are picnic tables outside, and regular tables and chairs inside. There is a restroom. The food was ready quickly. The hummus had a little kick to it, more then say a store brand. The crazy Greek gyro was huge. The sauce had something I didnt care for texture wise, but the taste was good . The chicken was savory. The serving was huge! Definitely a cute stop.

Meek's Heavenly Hands is a new Soul Food Restaurant in @itsallinberlin CT. They have classic mains…read morelike ribs, fried chicken and pork chops, and traditional sides like mac, collards, yams and cornbread. Loved the texture, meatiness and flavor of the Mango Habanero Fried Wings. The Collards were a couple steps above the norm. Very good Mac. The cornbread was moist and maybe had a good hint of cinnamon. Meek's is located in the Ferndale Plaza near the Berlin @seedeatsct . It's getting to be a Foodie Hot Spot over there. They offer takeout and have a few tables for dine in. More functional than fancy. I'll be back to explore. 4.5 Stars

Grabbed food to go, potato salad was excellent. The collard greens are spicy if you mind. The…read morechicken was still super crispy when I brought it home and has great seasoning throughout. One order is enough food for two people. Only minus one star because they didn't have Mac and cheese but I'll definitely be back to try it.

Paul's Market is a neighborhood gem. They have all kinds of things ready to be made into sandwiches…read moreto order, from chicken cutlet to eggplant parm. then the regular Italian combo. Home made meatballs, not from a can, sausage and peppers, again, homemade on site. When we go I usually get the chicken cutlet. (I'm reading a review from 4 years ago saying the cutlet should be hot, well, dammit, did he ask for it hot? I was given the option. Because if you ask for it hot, and travel, and it gets cold and soggy, it's worse than having it cold in the first place!) My husband gets the meatball. My dad just got the Philly cheese steak, said it was the best he's ever had, and he's had a lot of them, he's 87. Paul catered my son's wedding reception. We gave him a stipulation, no onions in anything. Anything. And he pulled it off spectacularly. A new deli opened in town, tried them out of curiosity. Nope. Sticking with Paul's. He's the best.

I stopped here to grab a quick sandwich. I ordered an eggplant Parm on a hard roll. The owner was…read morethere and a younger employee. The younger employee helped me. He knew I was in a rush. He prepared my sandwich. What I really liked was that While the food was heating up, he did the payment at the cash register, and when he was done, he washed his hands at the sink and put on gloves to finish my sandwich. I was very happy by that. The sandwich was pretty good. I was very happy with it as well, as the brownie that I purchased, I would highly recommend to go for homemade soup or sandwich. They also had a lot of pre-made chicken cutlets and grilled chicken in the deli as well as meals prepackaged. I recommend checking it out.

The workers were extremely friendly and made the best most perfect sandwiches!! The ciabatta and…read morepremade meatball and mozzarella bread is SO yummy!!! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

This spot is the best in the area! The owner, Lauren, is super welcoming, as was the person making…read morethe grinders. Very clean, bright and spacious inside- plenty of outside seating too! We were really pleased with portion sizes and just how many options there were! Definitely going back, this was a great experience!!

Unassuming place with awesome sandwiches! We have been twice in the last week…read more When you walk in the door and look up at the menu it is overwhelming to say the least but easy enough to figure out after a quick read - lots of interesting sounding sandwich suggestions plus easy steps on how to order/build your own. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. The place itself was clean and low key - much more of a place your order and go place. As for the food - awesome. We have ordered salads and sandwiches and absolutely loved everything we have tried. My personal favorite is the chicken and eggplant sandwich - hands down the best I have tasted. Fair wanting look at the various sandwich size - the skinny is like a normal grinder. The large (I think I have the name right) is a huge 5" (maybe 6) square roll and the sandwich is HUGE!

I've always enjoyed Super Sandwich, and the recent renovations look great. The new indoor seating…read moreis a nice addition. That said, on my last visit the sandwich had more bread than chicken, with only one small piece. I remember it being more generous in the past, and the photos and older reviews reflect that as well. My mom and brother also ordered on different days and had a similar experience. Hopefully this is something that can be improved, because it's a place we've always liked.

Oh my! The day before I came here, I asked Siri what food Connecticut is known for and one of the…read moreitems listed was Philly cheesesteaks.... I got one here and it was so so delicious! Man! So glad I came here and got that. Yum! I had to wait about 20 minutes to get it, but it was definitely worth the wait.

We stopped in Saturday afternoon for a coffee and discovered this super cute little coffee shop and…read morecafe offering pastries, muffins, scones, sandwiches, coffee and hot teas to name a few. It's very quaint inside with numerous tables, free WiFi, clean restrooms as well as spotless dining area. Outside there is a deck where you can see a beautiful waterfall. Our coffees were good but the hot teas were incredible. I had the chamomile hot tea which also has apple and had them put in a slice of lemon. It was so good, we returned later for another round and bought a tin of there chamomile tea. Service was exceptional, especially since one server was doing it while in a sling on one arm. She was so friendly, helpful and professional. Come here for a treat.

Excellent meats!…read more Got a Christmas Swedish ham this year from them, and it was not only amazing--but so hard to find. I'm so glad that they are doing them. The ham was around $130, but was almost 22 pounds, so I'd say an excellent price for such a high quality product. Wow, will order again.

ORIGIN: Ronald and Johanne Nodine began the family-owned…read moresmoked meats speciality shop in 1969. LOCATION: The shop is in a small wood-clad building set back from a rural country road. Products are processed in USDA-certified facility in neighboring Torrington. CONCEPT: The shop sells a wide variety of smoked meats, including pork, duck, and chicken, with a small inventory of smoked fish. Meats for home smoking or grilling, such as boar and venison burgers, are also available. Sandwiches are available at the counter. ATMOSPHERE: The shop is small, requiring customers to make a loop around the perimeter of the shop before returning to the check out counter with packages of meats at hand. EXPERIENCE: I was in the area during holiday season and picked up smoked bacon and smoked duck breast. These items greatly enhanced the holiday meals I prepared for family. TIPS: Although expensive due to the necessity of chilled and expedited shipping packages, Nodine's products can be purchased from their website and shipped.