Crispy Melty by Caseus is a gourmet grilled cheese food truck that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in 2010. It was founded by brothers and hospitality entrepreneurs Jason & Tom Sobocinski. The roots of the truck actually extend back to 2008 when Jason opened Caseus Fromagerie & Bistro with other partners. Named after the Latin word for "cheese curd", the restaurant sold an array of gourmet cheeses in their retail shop and cooked several dishes featuring said dishes in their bistro. In 2010, the partners decided to bring that cheese on the road in the form of a grilled cheese truck simply called "The Cheese Truck". The truck was even featured on a 2011 episode of the popular TV show "Man vs Food Nation". In 2018, the partners decided to shut down Caseus and it morphed into the current restaurant Olmo. The Caseus Cheese Truck still continued to operate on the road. In 2020, the Sobocinski Brothers joined forces with hospitality veteran Chris McMahon and the truck was rebranded as "Crispy Melty by Caseus". In 2023, the partners got back into the retail business when they opened a new brick & mortar (dubbed "Caseus Provisions") in Wallingford. I've been eating Caseus' delicious gourmet cheeses for several years. I ate at the original restaurant a number of times; my wife and I had one of our first dates there. We were sad when Caseus closed down, but were relieved that we still had access to the food truck. My wife and I recently took our sons to a touch-a-truck event in Madison. We were happy to see that Crispy Melty was one of the food trucks there. We decided to order and share a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches. This was the first time that we had their grilled cheese since they rebranded the truck in 2020. We ordered the "Garden" (classic cheese mix with basil pesto and garden tomato) and the "Chicken Pisano" (classic cheese mix with pulled braised chicken, hot cherry peppers & caramelized onions). Both sandwiches were fantastic as always! It's always great to see the Crispy Melty truck at an event! read more

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RUdE!!! The bald white man taking orders was sarcastic and demeaning when taking orders. Each question was immediately responded with a sarcastic remark, instead of just answering the PAYING customers question. read more

A beautiful grilled cheese my complements to the chef. You have made my day thank you so much and if I could live here I would come here every time for breakfast read more

Just absolutely terrific, great choices and service. I look forward to seeing your hem again.

I've had Caseus on my grilled cheese radar for quite a while but going into New Haven seldom happens, and I've never run into their food truck until yesterday when it graced the parking lot of Two Roads Brewery, just about at their front door. Since we didn't want to drink on an empty stomach, it was a done deal that I'd have my first taste of the highly celebrated Caseus Grilled Cheese. A Basic Grilled Cheese will run you $5, but you can trick it out with all sorts of add-ons for a buck or two. I added bacon for $2 and hot peppers for a buck. Caseus will add on a spoon of grain mustard and some small pickles on the house if you want. Holy cheesehead was this a great sandwich ! I Crunchy and golden brown on the inside. Decadently melty-cheesy on the inside. The bacon and hot peppers really finished it off. And how good was that mustard? Full grain mustard really complemented the sandwich. Totally worth eight bucks. read more

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I decided to give them another chance and had a slightly better experience this time around. The last time, my sandwich had too much cheese...this time, ironically it was a little lacking in the cheese-to-bread ratio. I ordered it with pesto which was a nice compliment to the sandwich. I asked for no mustard on the side (not a fan of it with grilled cheese...still don't get this combo?) and was glad they asked me first. I'm not sure why they don't cut their sandwiches in half before serving but almost everyone in line requested that so maybe they should take that as a sign that trying to hold a whole sandwich is a little messy and awkward. Overall, they have somewhat redeemed themselves in the world of grilled cheese. read more

I had Caseus at the CT Open this year, and I was eager to try their sandwiches. I liked their grilled cheese with arugula and tomatoes, and the whole grain mustard was a nice touch. Their BBQ pulled pork sandwich was also good, though it could have used more meat in the sandwich. Great flavors, though! At the CT Open, I waited about 20 minutes to get two sandwiches. It was worth the wait! read more

3.5 stars, rounding up for value. Very solid grilled cheese - high quality bread and cheese (this is the more panini/grilled style rather than the greasier/flattop style common at other grilled cheese restaurants). I got the soup and sandwich combo and was pleasantly surprised to find the soup had real flavor (and little chunks of onion) - it was a real soup, not just a dipping sauce. The mustard they put on the side definitely helps make the experience - I wound up spooning it over the bread, because I wanted some in ever bite. In short, this is a really nice $7 lunch. Is it earth-shattering? No. But it's an affordable good quality sandwich. Next time I'm definitely going to try adding some toppings! read more

Caseus Cheese Truck - The cheese truck, appropriately yellow. - New American Near Me

Crispy Melty by Caseus - I want to personally take the time to THANK YOU on behalf of everyone here at Koster Keunen for making our Employee Appreciation Day a huge success!! Not only did they get to stop work early but, they couldn't stop raving about the Grilled Cheese Sandwiches your company provided. Top notch, excellent choice, huge portions, delicious and amazing customer service were some of the words used by my employees to describe your food. Keep up the good work and once again THANK YOU!!! read more

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I finally received an opportunity to try the Caseus Cheese Truck last Sat. at the Wooster Square Farmers' Market. I'd seen them before at this venue, as well as downtown at lunchtime on a weekday, but hadn't been particularly hungry at these times. Last Sat. was a different story, however, given that I was headed to visit the Pez Visitors' Center in Orange, and I wasn't sure what lunch options were available in that direction. So, I decided to seize the opportunity to take an early lunch and try them out. Given that it was a cold day and that I wanted to keep things simple on my first visit, I went with the basic grilled cheese and tomato soup ($7). Luckily, the truck wasn't busy, so my order came up in under 5 min. Unlike another reviewer, I found the cheese:bread ratio pretty generous and well-balanced. The bread appeared to be artisan sourdough, and was appropriately fried, yielding a toasty exterior and a supple interior. The cheese was gooey and stretchy, just like melted cheese on a grilled cheese sandwich should be. I forget exactly which cheeses are used, but I remember that it's a three cheese blend and that gouda is involved. The flavor is creamy and savory, but isn't overly piquant, making it perfect for this type of sandwich. All of the grilled cheese sandwiches are served with a generous side of whole grain mustard, which complements the flavor of the cheese nicely. Miniature gherkins come on the side as well, but I didn't sample them as I'm not a pickle aficionado. The tomato soup was rather grainy and sharp in flavor, and wasn't my favorite rendition. While I realize that the graininess probably arises from pureeing the tomatoes, I prefer my tomato soup velvety smooth and creamy. Overall, I was pleased with the offerings of the Caseus Cheese Truck. I'd like to return sometime to try building a customized grilled cheese sandwich and try some of the toppings that are available to do so, such as pesto and possibly even pulled pork. While I understand that grilled cheese sandwiches aren't on the restaurant's main menu, I'd love to try their other offerings, as well. read more

Caseus Cheese Truck - Grilled cheese and tomato soup - New American Near Me

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Crispy Melty by Caseus was a hit at our wedding! Chris, who helped us coordinate our event, was insightful, funny, and practical. He and the Caseus team helped make our wedding a delicious success! read more

DELICIOUS!!! Grilled cheese truck at a farmer's market? Genius. The market has great bread and cheese offerings, but...no place to make your own grilled cheese, so what do you do? Go buy one at the truck for a nice snack and inspiration for the bread and a cheese you just bought. The sandwich was perfect on a Fall day at the market - the sandwich was hot and hit the spot. The bread is toasted perfectly and the cheese used was the perfect combo and amount. The pickles and mustard absolutely completes the meal. I'm not a mustard expert but I know what tastes good and the coarse mustard served with the sandwich is amazing. read more

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Since moving back home to L.A. where food trucks are everywhere, I've thought about and missed the Caseus Cheese Truck many times. I should've updated this review when I was still in New Haven and made repeat visits - it's a five star truck. I quibbled in my original review that the Cheese Truck should offer more options of grilled cheese, and I apologize for being a whiney Yelper. Not only is the standard blend infinitely superior to most grilled cheeses in the universe, but Cheese Truck offers daily specials that do give you different cheeses. While I was in town I tried one with spinach, chevre, and red onion, and while it wasn't as great as the original, it was very tasty. It just turns out that certain cheeses, chevre included, do not melt into gooey grilled cheesiness in the perfect way of that well-researched five cheese combo. I also tried adding stuff to the grilled cheese, and found that the avocado and the jambon de Paris are worth the extra buck. They are delicious add-ins that meld perfectly with the cheese, and go well with a dip in tomato soup as well. Bottom line is this is a fantastic food truck, the likes of which I have not found or even heard of in L.A. I am curious if they've dealt with timing issues, as that was a problem, but when the weather is even a little bit reasonable, this stuff is worth a wait. read more

It was a rainy day and they were located on Wall and College Street. They advertised on their social media that were serving Duck on Grilled cheese. I was all in. Then when I arrived by 2p they were all sold out so I opted instead for a ham and bacon on grilled cheese. Ordered a bottle of white birch beer and spicy dill chips recommended by the Caseus guys cooking in the truck. The threw in a side of pickles and mustard. The sandwich was mouth watering. Seriously I ate it so fast. The chips and birch beer were excellent compliments. The guys who worked in the truck kinda reminded me of New York City hot dog stand workers - fast but also gruff, I almost felt forced out, even though there was no one behind me. Nevertheless they were helpful with the recommendations. Overall, since Mr. Eric H along with the awesome owner of Ordinary of New Haven, Mr. Tim Cabral I am definitely a fan, regardless of the staff. These guys are my palette's saving food grace. Thanks Caseus! read more

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After stalking the truck's location on Facebook for several weeks, I was finally able to track it down. I had the special, which had tomato, basil, balsamic reduction and, of course, lots of cheese! I really enjoyed this grilled cheese, especially the basil. My only complaint was that I wish the sandwich was bigger. I felt like I could have eaten several of these - maybe the perfect sandwich for the cheese truck challenge ;) read more

Caseus Cheese Truck - a sandwich and pickles - New American Near Me

Caseus Cheese Truck is your beloved Caseus...on wheels! And a much smaller menu, but as delicious as the restaurant. We had the grilled cheese, tomato soup, and kielbasa. All were delicious, local, and exceeded expectations. Now that's fresh soup. Oh, and these guys move around so follow them on Twitter to figure out where they'll be next: http://twitter.com/caseusgrilled read more

Caseus Cheese Truck - Cheese on Wheels! - New American Near Me

If someone comes up to me asks me where they could find good grilled cheese. I will tell them Caseus Cheese Truck in New Haven, of course. Serving gourmet grilled cheese with an assortment of different cheeses: provolone, swiss, comte, gruyere, gouda, sharp cheddar with the option of extra add on's all packed in between buttery, browned, crisped sourdough bread. Not your budget friendly, boring, white wonder bread! I found Caseus when I came to New Haven for the Cherry Blossom festival. They were among the few food trucks in the area for the event. My-oh-my did the size of the line make you want to pass out. I waited a good 30 min for my turn to order and another 30 for my grilled cheese! If you want Caseus I suggest you see them where there isn't an event! I got the Cheese Truck Classic Grilled Cheese with the Pesto add-on. No one at this event got any pickles or mustard on the side. Outside of the event, they do include these side-on's. The grease from the bread was glossy under the hot sunlight and the brown color of the crust would give you the same sultry effect as would the pleasantly tan hotty at the beach with the washboard abs. With the rowdy crowd, I don't know what I would have done if one of them had bumped into me and knocked over my beloved grilled cheese. And for $6, it wasn't too too bad considering the variety of expensive cheese they give you. Dripping with butter and pesto as I bit into it, please if you want the ultimate fatty food. Come here!! They will make you love yourself, then hate yourself, then eventually love yourself because there is no other grilled cheese like Ca -"ZEUS"!! Almighty God of the Grilled ChEESes! read more

Caseus Cheese Truck - Are you tempted yet? - New American Near Me

I read all these reviews about rich, gooey cheese sandwiches. I was surprised at how fast the service was, until I realized the sandwich had been cooked long before I bought it and left sitting around. Good bread, probably good cheese, served cold. Not what I was expecting. I could have done better at home. read more

I don't eat grilled cheese but I tried this truck and loved what they had to offer. The sausage sandwiches and tomato soup are quite delicious. Selection is a bit limited and adding toppings can quickly get expensive, but if you stick to the basics, you won't be led astray. read more

I love this food truck. Perfectly sized portions of cheesy goodness. I recently had a black hog brewing pulled pork grilled cheese, and it was incredible. The bread was so fresh and had a nice crunch to it. read more

Caseus Cheese Truck - Black hog brewing pulled pork grilled cheese. Delicious! - New American Near Me

Stopped at this cute little truck today because I found them at the Farmer's Market on the New Haven Green. I ordered the Combo #1 ($7 if you don't get any add-ons), which I originally thought was for a sandwich and hot tomato soup (I looked at the menu online before heading over to avoid standing there for 10 minutes deciding), but they crossed out the "soup" part and wrote "gazpacho" overhead. I was pretty disappointed because I wanted hot soup instead of a cold soup, but I went ahead and ordered it anyway to try. I didn't like it at all, ate about one-fifth of it and then threw it away. Very much a waste. I'm not knocking off stars because I didn't like the taste of it, I'm knocking off stars because they didn't have available items that were listed online. I tend to look at menus online first and walk in knowing what I want to order, so for me it is very important that digital menus are accurate. They also didn't have any pulled pork that I wanted to add onto my sandwich, but happened to have chicken for the same additional fee of $3 so I opted for that (my grand total for lunch was $10, by the way). The chicken didn't have any flavor to it; I hoped it would've been grilled or marinated but it was really quite bland, as if it were boiled. Not worth getting the chicken. But the blend of cheeses they used and the buttery crispness of the bread was SO enjoyable, and can totally stand on its own. I probably should have just ordered just a plain grilled cheese for $5 and saved my other $5. If I ever go back, that's what I'll do. Posting the pretty pictures I took for all my fellow Yelpers. read more

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The good... sandwich was very tasty. It had a deliciously melted cheese blend and bread was grilled very well. The mustard was excellent. The bad...we bought and paid for 2 "combos" which according to their menu is one sandwich with a side of tomato soup. However, once order was ready, they insisted that the 2 combos only included one soup for the 2 sandwiches. I wasn't in mood to argue with them for $1. We then got home with the sandwiches and they hadn't put the pickles in. They were not very busy, so I'm not sure why this happened. I'll give them another shot at some point but will verify what I'll get before payment. read more

Had these guys cater our daughter's Bridal Shower. Excellent food, great variety and everyone loved it. Super nice people.

OH MY GOD!!! I came upon the Caseus Cheese Truck today while leaving the Apple Store in New Haven. It was about lunch time and I was kind of hungry so I said what the heck and ordered up!! What I got for a mere $6 was shear PERFECTION....a perfect mix of about 5 different cheeses with a couple of slices of tomato, PERFECTLY melted on delicious sourdough bread (with yummy little crunchy cheese bits stuck to the outside). It was so delicious my husband actually asked me to stop making little noises while I ate. If you see this "cheese" truck, do whatever it takes to wave him down and you will be rewarded with the most AWESOME grilled cheese you've ever tasted. read more

Literally the most amazing, tasty, rich, gooey grilled cheese with bacon in THE WORLD. I was skeptical, like how does a grilled cheese cost this much? Totally worth it, in fact I was almost tempted to get a second one. They pretty much only have grilled cheeses and I think they sell chips on the side. Sad the storefront closed because I never got to go, but super happy they are keeping the cheese truck at least for now!!! read more

Food (8.5/10) = serving THE BEST grilled cheese sandwiches. Always fresh. Always with different great combinations of cheeses. The bread is toasty. The cheese is gooey. So gooey. Add some mustard and pickles. Bowchikawowow. I always ordered the soup with the sandwich too. The tomato soup I like, it's got a little heat to it. Ambiance (x/10) = food truck fo sho. Service (7.5/10) = standard. usually takes 5-10 minutes to get your sandwich because of the line, and most importantly, because they sandwiches are made to order. keeping it fresh. Overall Opinion = Came by this truck whenever I could, during my one year stay in New Haven. New Haven is not big at all, and if you're living/working/studying around the area, be sure to check this place out. read more

Slightly amiss by the rave reviews here... First time, roquefort & pear. I'm a huge fan of blue cheese of any denomination. 8-10 minutes later with sandwich in hand I was sitting on a park bench on a beautiful autumn day. The blue cheese totally overpowered the pear, you couldnt taste it at all. The bread was perfectly crisp & toasted, golden brown. The cheese however was only partially melted, i could see individual shreds as i bit my way through the sandwich. It was definitely rushed. I would not have been able to cut into the sandwich and "pull" the cheese apart. The flavor was good, although if you're going to top the sandwich with anything, you'll need to pick something that is going to rise above the flavor of the cheese itself. Overall just "okay", I would return, but it's not a "craving" that i'd go out of my way for. read more

Not sure what people are raving about, this was one of the worst grilled cheeses I've ever had. Bread was overly grilled and unnecessarily oily - saturated. Cheese was not melty enough for long enough and didn't have good flavor. I'm pretty sure I didn't get them on an off-day because my eating partner loved her grilled cheese. I think they kind of sucked. Way, way better: Roxy's or Grilled Cheese Nation in Boston, or that food truck that has light green on it in New Haven (I've seen it parked near the courthouse). read more

I must admit I stalk the Caseus Cheese Truck's facebook page more than I stalk my ex-boyfriends, scouting out their location and special around once a day. If it were a person they would probably have a restraining order against me by now.. I normally go once every week or two to grab lunch, as long as the special of the day is to my liking and it doesn't require me to walk too far from my Church St. office. Granted I really should walk a few extra blocks after eating a pound of cheese but nobody ever accused me of making smart decisions.. Despite being horribly unhealthy, I love the grilled cheese truck! The special of the days runs you $7 which is pretty decent for lunch plus it's fairly filling. Also the grilled cheese at the actual Caseus location will run you $12 without any toppings on it so I'd say its a bargain. The cheese blend is always delicious and the bread is always fresh. If the special of the day isn't to your liking I recommend getting pesto and bacon on it. But I'll normal opt for the special because I like trying something unique each time. Also the guys that work there are always super friendly and they cook your sandwich fairly quickly, which makes it an ideal spot to go on your lunch break during a busy workday. read more

Visited the truck today at the Wooster Square Farmer's Market, so it featured local breads, cheeses, and meats. The grilled cheese ($5) was delicious, with sharp mustard and pickles to compliment. The kielbasa was super tasty as well. The guys in the truck were half of the experience, who were having a fabulous time. Will definitely draw me in to the Caseus restaurant at some point! There is also a challenge that accompanies the Truck, which is as follows (via the Caseus email): Create a sandwich, order 10 of them, eat all of them in a row within one hour without vomiting. Now you may name that sandwich, eat it for free, get a Cheese Truck shirt and your picture on our board next to your sandwich. If you don't make it you must pay in full and you get nothing but full of cheese sandwiches. Good luck! read more

Do you really need a review about a mobile truck that serves gourmet grilled cheese? Come on... The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that it takes me 20 minutes to get to new haven, then another 10- 20 minutes to find the truck. read more

Had the pleasure of first tasting their food yesterday during the Bridgeport Arts Fest. The cool gazpacho was yummy - tomato goodness and spicy! Perfect to cool off on a hot festival day. And then I had the grilled cheese with pesto. I can now die happy. A brilliant 7 cheese blend with the best pesto I've ever had. And the bread was buttery, crunchy brown goodness. Cheese lovers unite, and go to the Caseus Cheese Truck. Cannot wait to go to the restaurant! read more

Having visited food trucks in LA, SF, and elsewhere I'd say I have a decent knowledge and expectation of food trucks and they're quality. The Caseus Cheese Truck is definitely one of the best. While pricing can get quite expensive if an assortment of add ons are required, either the special of the day (usually great and just $7) or one or two additions to your standard grilled cheese is quite the hearty lunch, brunch, or even dinner for the lighter eaters. The grilled cheese is perfect. I'm not sure what they do, but it's just perfect. Also, definitely try out the sausage and tomato soup, they are both brilliant as well. Caseus is by far one of my favourite cheese trucks and dining experiences in New Haven and possibly the States. Try it and you won't regret it, unless you happen to be lactose intolerant. It was also featured on Man vs. Food! read more

Omg this truck was amazing. Guys running it were super friendly. At first I was a little bit disappointed because I was starving and I'm not a huge grilled cheese guy, but this is differenent. Sour dough bread, grilled with Multi cheese, ham, bacon, tomato and jalapeños... I actually ordered a second one due to my glutinous nature..... It was awesome. If you go to black hog brewing, make sure they are there for your visit! Look forward to returning. read more

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I need to get better at following the cheese truck . . . instead I just walk by the place where I've seen it once or twice and cross my fingers that it will be there again. And that it's a day when I'm actually carrying more than seventeen cents in cash. Confession--I don't actually like cheese that much. A little for binding purposes? A nice blend of flavors? Sure. But greasy, gooey and gloppy? Ug. The cheese truck people were awesome, they made me a bacon, tomato and arugula sandwich with minimal cheese (gave me a free add in because of it) and it was the perfect warm toasty gooey delight. They were really friendly to chat with while my sandwich was grilling away and I can't wait to return. Also--nobody has beaten the Cheese Truck challenge yet! Your name on the truck? Free sandwiches all the time? A t shirt?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?! Do it! You know you want to! read more

Yum! If you're a huge fan of Caseus but don't always have the time or money to go there, check out the Caseus Cheese Truck! The grilled cheeses are flavorful, the side pickles and mustard are good (and I usually hate mustard!), and the service is always great. My one complaint is that the sandwiches are bit too oily, but then again, grilled cheeses usually are. Definitely check this place out for a quick, delicious lunch! read more

In my days of when I could eat gluten and just have it mildly annoy me...I loved the Truck. Everything a grilled cheese should be. No surprise, as Caseus itself is amazing (and I'm also a huge fan of Ordinary). Perfect combo of cheese and butter, on delicious bread. And the bacon...ohhhh the bacon! I wish they offered a gluten free bread choice, so I could get down and dirty with this amazing grilled cheese again! read more

Good sandwiches, but i paid $20 for two sandwiches and only received two half's. I asked why I only got half's instead of whole sandwiches, and the cook said that it was because the bread was big. but other people were getting full sandwiches for the same price. So yeah the food is good, but not $20 per sandwich good. read more

My favorite has to be the Cheese Truck Classic Grilled Cheese with guacamole and bacon with the full grain mustard and pickles on the side. Gourmet lunch on a small budget. It moves each day of the week, but tends to be in the same place for lunch week after week. You can figure out where it is at www.thecheesetruck.com or @caseusgrilled on Twitter. And, importantly, the truck always looks impeccably clean! read more

I was not blown away. My wife had been raving about her experience here a few weeks ago and was eager to share this discovery with me. We caught them towards the end of their shift at the Wooster Square Farmers Market which may explain the poor experience. We ordered a #1 combo with cherry peppers and were handed a sandwich within 60 seconds. I use the term sandwich loosely because it was essentially two pieces of toasted bread with a slice of cheese in the middle, hardly worth the markup. Accompanying the cheese bread were two cups of uneventful tomato soup and some pickles with mustard (probably the best part of meal). My wife looked at me with apologetic eyes and promised me the last time had been better. I'm willing to give them another shot as this appears to be a unique experience. However, I'm certainly in no rush to do so. read more