WOW, What a nice surprise! First visit was great! Ordered two items that were exceptional. The…read morepastrami sandwich was delightful. Full of meat toasted to perfection! The turkey grinder with roast beef and ham met my expectation and then some. The location of the restaurant is next to the Meriden Green on State Street. Please give it a try you will not be disappointed.

So many fresh options to choose from! I love their breakfast bowls with Mango Tango & Sweet Love…read morebeing my favorite options! Their fresh granola is the best part! I've also tried their Colombian coffee smoothie which is yummy & their fresh juices are a must try as well! This is such a great addition to our downtown Meriden community!!

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.

Just finished a full Philly cheesesteak and it definitely hit the spot. I went with onions,…read morepeppers, cherry peppers, and light mayo--the flavors were spot on. The Highlights: * Proportions: Excellent meat-to-topping ratio. They don't skimp on the steak, which is always the biggest test. * Flavor: The cherry peppers added a great kick that cut through the richness of the meat and mayo perfectly. * Quality: A really solid, hearty sandwich that feels worth the order. One Small Note: The full sub comes as one continuous sandwich. If you're looking to split it or just prefer smaller halves, you'll want to grab a knife or ask them to slice it for you, as mine came uncut. Overall, a great lunch spot if you're craving an authentic-feeling Philly. I'll definitely be back!

Krave Cheesesteaks has had a lot of good buzz from the CT Foodie, Blogger and Instagram Community…read more I was recently able to visit for lunch. I live in the Hartford area, Krave certainly has one of the better cheesesteaks within a reasonable driving distance. The seating area has two person tables. They were both full most of the time I was there. Luckily, one was opening up as my cheesesteak was done and I was able to eat there. They could fit one more 2 person table there, and that seems like a good idea from what I saw. Service was friendly. I ordered a cheesesteak, which automatically comes with onions, Cherry peppers, whiz and American Cheese. I added sweet peppers, mushrooms, Mamba Sauce (described as a sweet hot sauce) and mayo. The steak was obviously fresh. It was maybe cut a bit thicker and coarser than many places. My preference would be a touch thinner. I also could have used a bit more seasoning on the steak itself. I was looking forward to the cherry pepper flavor, but it didn't stand out. I wonder if they misunderstood and substituted the sweet peppers for the cherry peppers instead of including both. The bread was about average for a cheesesteak. I think there's an opportunity to level up there. The other toppings were generally good. I've heard good things about the "salmon steak" and the "shrimp steak". I'll possibly be back to try the shrimp steak at some point. 4.25 Stars

I just tried Deli Delights for the first time. I had the falafel wrap, and I have to say that the…read morefalafel was one of the best tasting I have ever had. I was a little hesitant about the wrap ingredients, never had pickles with my falafel, but I ordered it as is on the menu and it ended up to be very tasty. I'll go back to try other things, but I'd go back even just for the falafel sandwich!

I recently enjoyed my first Chopped Cheese Sandwich and I was very impressed! Ordered to go and it…read morewas delicious! The bread and ingredients were very fresh and filling! Service is always nice with simple ambiance.

I had lunch here today with my family. Great food. Great vibe. Cool atmosphere. From the burgers to…read morethe giant hot dog, everything was really good. We're not from the area but will come back whenever we're in town.

All good! Fresh made burgers and more, give it a try! Great innovation on their offerings,…read morehomemade flavors, and great service.

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.

Eggplant Parmesana is delicious! Rosa's sauce brings me back to my Italian Aunts when you dipped…read morethe bread, and it was a perfect meal! Soups, salads desserts! Bag of pasta, hunk of Romano, always a nice stop.

Being greeted at the is the best kind of customer service. Having the best meat bread and toppings…read moreare the pentacle of being a great place to be. Great food great surroundings great people, I'll come back every time

Just happened to be driving by and had to stop in. The place looked so cute from the outside. I…read moreactually thought it was going to be a book store. Guess I can't read. Fresh maple syrup and honey! Fudge and all types of desserts! And lobster roll?!? They also have sympathy and get well cards. Check it out if you go by!

Came here for a quick lunch and got chicken noodle soup and creamy Broccoli cheddar. Both soups…read morewere very good and were decently priced. The food came out pretty quick and the staff were friendly They have a bunch of little snacks and food to choose from including local, honey, handmade truffles and chocolates, pasta salad, cookies, a few pastries, and some drinks. I was definitely come back to try different sandwiches, soups, and other food items

Finally a great pizza place on the Eastside of Meriden. All these years missing Sal's Pizza and…read morefinally the right one has took it's place. We order 1/2 cheese & 1/2 pepperoni pizza and It tasted great! The pizza had good sauce, cheese was good & not too greasy, dough was fresh and the crust was perfect! Just a really good tasting pizza.

Great pizza in Meriden, CT…read more This pizza shop is a hidden treasure in Meriden, CT. They have eat in, and you'll find the staff friendly and willing to accept food preferences (I'm a very fussy eater so this is always a factor when I go out to eat). The photo attached shows the pizza I ordered last night, a large with sliced tomatoes and basil. It was great!

Excellent food and service. I enjoyed the southern blt with fried green tomatoes and hubby had the…read moreHuntsville beef. Awesome

Certainly an interesting restaurant, tucked away in the middle of a less-than-pretty road, which…read moresomehow makes it even more intriguing. I do wish there were more signs, as both the parking lot and the entrance felt a bit vague and easy to miss. Once we finally found our way inside, we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere reminded me of another local tavern. Staffed by friendly people. The food was good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. My only disappointment was the lack of information about the history of the establishment. There is a lot of marketing that references its connection to a jailhouse on the menu, but very little information is actually shared within the tavern itself. I found myself wanting to learn more about the story behind the place. I also think it would be fun to add a photo-op area--perhaps even outdoors--with a set of mock jail bars where guests could take pictures. It would fit the theme and add a memorable touch. The tavern itself is fairly small, so I can imagine it gets quite crowded during busy times. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out.