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    CJ's Pizza and Giant Grinders

    4.3 (155 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Salad
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cold cut combo. I left out pepperoni and replaced it with capicola.
    Tonya S.

    I was driving in Manchester, CT. I came across CJ's Pizza and a giant grinder. I decided to try it out. I ordered the cold-cut combo. Which happens to be their Italian grinder. I don't care for pepperoni. I decided to exchange it for a capicola. The bread was fresh. I was greeted by the owner when I walked into CJ's. I love family-owned establishments. CJ's Pizza and Giant Grinder has been around for 40 years. It's a family-owned business. It was a very cozy spot. You can sit down and enjoy your food. When you're in Manchester, CT. Please stop into CJ's and try the menu. To all my yelpers let's keep eating our way through the world. One bite at a time. Foodie4life!

    Italian grinder
    Wendy C.

    Friendly staff, quick service. Good is always Fresh!! Always will go back!! Great menu and selection. It's one of those small places with great food and great staff.

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    Dan R.

    "When the promise is broken, you go on living But it steals something from down in your soul" (Bruce Springsteen) If the name of your business promises "Giant Grinders", well you better damn deliver on that promise, right? You'll get no broken promises from CJ's Pizza and Giant Grinders, because their grinders sure do deliver on your expectations. They have 25 different grinders that truly are GIANT and sold in half ($9ish) or whole ($17-$19ish) sizes. Grinders are served with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Cheese, with Peppers and Onions by request. I stopped by for two "half sized" grinders yesterday, a Giant Ham and Provolone with lettuce, tomato, and onions, and an equally Giant Italian Combo with lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers, and jalapenos. The portions were huge. The half grinders are quite big and are piled very high with the goods, so a half of the half will be enough for a great meal. Our two sandwiches ran around $23 after the extras and tax, but we are getting 4 meals out of that $23. They also sell pizzas and some very nice salad varieties and pasta dinners with sausage and meatballs. It's a very nice old school pizza/grinder joint and the folks I interacted with were super friendly and welcoming.

    Cold cut combo
    Sam B.

    Anything you order from CJs will be super great and fresh! The owners are always working inside so the food is always consistent. The grinders are piled high with meat, and the bread is super fresh. Pizza is super yummy, but has a little bit too much sauce in my opinion. Parking here is a bit of a pain.

    Jacob B.

    It was a little busy during lunch time yesterday. The cheeseburger grinder was really good. The employees are caring and treat patrons well. I understand it's been rated one of the best grinder establishments in town. I do have to agree!

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    Barbara M. V.

    I had the last half of my grinder purchased on Weds. Still lipsmacking! CJ's has been a Manchester CT destination for decades. I went there once in 2015

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    probably the best italian combo grinder i've ever had!! there was a small mix-up with the food delivery and they corrected it immediately and were very kind. the cheeseburger grinder (forgot to snap a pic) was also delicious! definitely will be getting food here again.

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    Grinders are awesome. All the food I saw looked great. Gentlemen very polite. I will definitely go back. Probably going tonight.

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    Love their grinders, and the staff here are always pleasant and attentive to any requests.

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    If you want a real grinder go to Hartford giant grinder shop Franklin Avenue that's where you can find the meat !!!

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    Awesome place for pizza,grinders great Family owned business Highly Highly recommend

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    Everyone is incredibly friendly , and service is very fast. This will now be my regular spot for grinders and pizza.

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    You always have great tasting food and the family are always great. Congratulations to all

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    Ok - the pizza is very good. We hadn't been here for a while and I guess I forgot just how good…read morethat charred crust can be. The parking lot was pretty full on a Saturday evening. This location in Manchester is near the Buckland Mall. In the restaurant, there was no host/hostess. Just a sign that said, seat yourself. So I went looking for a clean booth. The service was very good. What the restaurant saved on not having someone to seat you, they made up for with their servers. We were asked if we've been here before & we're ok with the charred crust? Or they could make it less charred. We also signed up for the frequent diner program. You save $10 on your 1st order. Then $5 for every $75 spent. Our server was quite helpful getting us started. The menu is limited - pizzas & salads (& desserts). They do serve alcohol too. And that's ok when your goal is to have delicious pizza.

    Frank Pepe is always a solid option, and this location is keeping with that reputation. The parking…read morelot was a bit small and/or it was pretty crowded inside, but once you get inside, you either seat yourself or are seated, depending on how busy it is. We went when it was quiet, got service right away, and a large cheese pizza to stay. They were on their game, and the pizza came to our table in about 15 minutes - hot, crunchy, and gooey cheesy. The crust is just burnt enough to be crispy, thin enough to focus on the toppings without seeming flimsy. The large allots 2 people with plenty of leftovers for later as well. It's clean inside, lots of tables, good bathrooms, and nice employees. Only complaint is on a windy day, you certainly notice whenever anyone enters or exists, so try to sit away from the door if possible. It's great pizza any location I have had it.

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    I'm back (finally)! This is my usual stop before playing Pathfinder (every three weeks). For my…read morefirst drink, I'm having a Boneshaker made with Elijah Craig Bourbon, fresh lime juice, aromatic bitters and cold ginger beer. It's served in a 16oz glass so it's weak but that's how it's served here. This isn't a bar. It's still very good. I like the unique taste. For my first item, I'm having a bowl of soup. This is beef vegetable! It's nice and hot. Oh yeah! This is good! I see beef, carrots, peas, potatoes, onions, etc. It's not overly salty either. That was good! For my entree, I'm having a Sgt Pesto grinder made with grilled turkey, sautéed roasted red peppers, pesto, lettuce, provolone cheese (not for me), tomato, green peppers, onions, jalapeños (lots!), olives, mushrooms, pickles and [lots of] Ludicrous Sauce. This is delicious! I love it! For my last drink, I'm having the Peach Pit Racer (Peach daiquiri) made with white rum, Peach Schnapps and fresh lime juice. Peachtree Schnapps was the first type of liquor I ever consumed. What is this?! A glass of ice water? Like the last drink, it's served in a 16oz glass so it's weak, but I still like the taste! Remarkably, I can still taste the alcohol. What a great meal here!

    Hadn't been to the new location yet so we thought we'd give it a try. We were linking up for dinner…read morewith some friends who had kids and this was the perfect spot to get some good food and keep the kids entertained. Service was excellent and so were the pizzas. We also tried the peanut butter and bacon wings. They were interesting...a must try. Loved the arcade games and hot wheel theme.

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    3.6(154 reviews)
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    I feel like I've reviewed this place and their five dollar slice, idk…read more... well, in to the chicken parm, average at best, i think it's just chicken fingers ala parm, so take it for what it's worth, the bread is certainly nothing special. 15$ out the door, ok, actually 15.02, why not round it save me the change? anyway, I dont see myself rushing back, lots of other better options, although they are fine if you did find your self here. teehee 5$ slice

    This is my time here! The restaurant is located at 775 Main St. in Manchester. Per the restaurant:…read more"We take pride in providing you the customer with friendly and attentative service. In keeping with our old world style of cooking we import our Olive Oil, DeCecco Pasta, and San Marzano tomatoes from Italy. Our menu offers both Traditional Italian and Modern Creative selections, all prepared with the same common origin ~ the time honored tradition of using the highest quality and freshest market ingredients." They have Happy Hour 7 days a week from 3-6! I'm here at 3:39 PM for Happy Hour. It's dead but it's really early. It's nice and cool in here. This place is huge! There is a banquet room in back too. For my first drink, I'm having a Manhattan made with Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. It's quite good. It's nicely garnished and well balanced. For my first item, I'm having the Garden Salad (side version) made with iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This is good! I love the dressing! The music is nice and the right sound level. The bartender is knowledgeable and very pleasant. All of the menus are posted on slate chalkboards. For my next food item, I'm having the Pasta Faglioli soup made with cannellini beans and mixed pasta in a homemade tomato and vegetable broth. Will you look at this? That's a huge plate! This is a lot to eat! A meal in itself! This is a lot to eat! I'm impressed! It tastes great and is piping hot! For my next drink, I'm having the Old Fashioned made with Old Forester Bourbon, aromatic bitters, orange bitters and sugar. It's not bad. A little less water (to make it a bit stronger) would go a long ways. However, it is nicely garnished (lemon on the bottom). For my appetizer, I'm having the Baked Meatballs. This normally is 6, but I have requested a half order (3). They can do it! These are ground beef and pork meatballs baked o their homemade marinara sauce topped with 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese and served with 2 (1 for me) garlic bread crostinis. Look at this! These guys can deliver! These are delicious! The crostini is awesome! For my next drink, I'm having a Fig Martini made with Figenza Mediterranean Vodka, Combier, lime juice and cranberry juice. Combier is a French brand of liqueurs founded in 1834, most known for creating the world's first triple sec orange liqueur, Combier L'Original, by Jean-Baptiste Combier and his wife Josephine. Produced in Saumur, France, using traditional methods and a proprietary recipe of sweet and bitter oranges, water, and sugar, the company also offers other liqueurs, including Royal Combier (a blend with cognac and spices) and Combier Le Bleu (a premium blue curaçao). This is an interesting ingredient that I've never seen before. This is a good drink! It has a unique taste! It's similar to a Cosmopolitan. It's nicely garnished and well balanced. For my entree, I'm having the Chicken Marsala. This comes with bread and salad. I already had the salad so none extra for me. These are tender medallions of chicken and mushrooms sautéed in a sweet Marsala wine sauce tossed with penne. This smells good! It's piping hot! The dish is nicely garnished! This is real good! I like this bread! What a great meal here!

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    4.2(153 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    The food and service were both very good. Our only complaint is we ordered an appetizer (special…read moreartichoke & spinach dip) and 2 entrees avd the appy took a while to come out and 2 minutes later our meals came out. HATE this! The appy was very good and we were enjoying it. We like our food hot and now we have to decide what we let sit and get cold the half eaten appy or the pizza and chicken sandwich that just came!! Appy was very good ! The chips were super salty but thick and good. I had a small pizza with roasted peppers and mushrooms and she had a buttermilk chicken sandwich. Pizza was excellent ! Fresh veggies and perfect thin crispy crust. Chicken sandwich was thick, tasty avd good but too plain. Could barely taste the tiny amount of sauce. French fries were hot and good. our server was excellent and kept checking on us. The only downside was getting our food all at once.

    Tonight we just wanted to get takeout and stay home. Usually we eat at the restaurant and order…read moremore than pizza but sometimes you have to make difficult choices on how food travels versus eaten right when it comes out. Therefore, I had to forgo my chicken wings, eggplant fries and cinnamon sugar fried dough. I highly recommend it! Service was great at pickup and sitting at the bar waiting for the pies was a treat with a couple of drinks. The restaurant is casual, modern decor and clean. I'm not a huge pizza fan like most people but I do love their pizzas, especially the Detroit style! Their food is super tasty. I've been eating here since they opened and I haven't had a bad dish.

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