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Great fresh ingredients. Creative tasty specials everyday. Delicious sides in the fridge. And I am…read moreabsolutely addicted to their lavender lemonade! Friendly staff. I highly recommend Stellatos.

This is my favorite Deli in North Haven to get the breakfast sandwiches. Everything looks good…read morethere and the bread is always fresh, that makes a lot of difference with the texture and flavor of the sandwiches. The staff is super nice and kind. Always call ahead to order something just in case you are in a rush. Places is always and the coffee is also fresh.

Coffee station.

Bacon egg no cheese

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Sodas, or any type of drink, snacks and small bakery products.

Tastebuds Deli

3.8(38 reviews)

2.4 mi

What an awesome little place with great big flavors! Was it busy so I got right in ordered my food…read moreand was out within minutes of ordering!! The sub i got (honey turkey) was absolutely amazing, thanks for a great meal, hopefully I'll be back soon!

No public restrooms so makes this an impractical place to go for lunch. Parking is also across the…read morestreet not at restaurant.

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Cookie platter

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Sausage & Peppers

Munchies

4.8(83 reviews)

3.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Popped into this spot just wondering around state street. The woman behind the counter was so nice…read more It's a nice spot to grab a good sandwich really quick. Definitely a grab&go situation. Now the sandwich: WOW I planned to enjoy half of it then and the other half later. Didn't go as planned. Sandwich was loaded with protein but was so light, whatever bread they used isn't very dense. Enjoyable!

I've only been here once, but it was tremendous. I ordered the Canadian Tux and it was out of this…read moreworld. However, I found their Garden Bae to be a little off putting. If I had to write a gripe down, I'd say there wasn't quite enough meat in my sandwich. I was still hungry when I finished it, and when Im spending $15+ on a sandwich, I expect to be full.

El Guapo Sub

El Guapo with no Fritos.

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CANADIAN TUX W/ EXTRA EVERYTHING

Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market

4.2(167 reviews)

1.8 mi

The best ricotta for all my Italian dishes! Excellent…read moreassortment for charcuterie boards, love the little meat counter where they weigh your choices and wrap in white butcher paper! Fresh bread, meals to go, authentic Italian assortment of anything your heart desires! Excellent service!

I would give 10 stars! They literally have the BEST burrata…read moreon earth. I also love their sauce, sausages, lasagna rolls ups for a quick lunch. Also they have amazing sandwiches and eggplant.

Burrata

Deli samples

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Ray and Mike's Dairy & Deli

4.1(207 reviews)

4.1 mi

Best grinders in the area. Not skimpy at all on the meats. I highly recommend " The Riot" sandwich…read moreor grinder. Steak and cheese, buffalo chicken, bacon and Mac and cheese all in one sandwich. Amazing. Do yourself a favor and check them out

I wanted a cheese steak and I heard about Ray and Mike's. So I thought I would give it a try. I…read moretried ordering it online but it wouldn't work. I called and the girl over the phone wasn't clear and seemed to be in a rush. I believe saying "is there anything else?" Rather than "that's it?" is a better way to take a phone order. I drove there and walking in. The set up is half convenient store and half sandwiches. Orders are placed in cube slots and you will have to find your name. I saw some flies flying around the wrapped sandwiches. I got back to work and open the sandwich. It looked pretty good. The sub was a bit soggy and there was not much flavor on the steak and cheese. It was decent meal. I'll give it a 6/10.

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Antonio's Rt 5 Sub Shop

4.1(104 reviews)

4.5 mi

What a great local spot. Really good food, great prices, friendly service, and very clean... what…read moremore could you want? You order at the counter and then go sit down if you are dining in... after that, there is a server who brings you your food, any condiments you need, or to go containers. It was sort of like modified table service. My Chicken Philly was outstanding. I think next time I want to try it in a wrap because it was so big that I couldn't finish it all! My son got the buffalo chicken wrap which he said was excellent as well. Definitely get a side of fries. Not only were they crispy to perfection, but it was an enormous serving. Plenty for two people to share. They have their own dedicated convenient parking. We will definitely go back!

We came here for a late lunch on Mother's Day. The serving sizes are very large. It was hard to get…read morepictures without people already eating. Lol . Everyone that had the Pizza thought it was a very good. Side of french fries was very large. Two kids devoured it by the time I got to take a picture. My mother had this spaghetti and meatballs and liked it a lot. She enjoyed the meatballs himself as they had a lot of flavor and she could see the ingredients inside such as parsley and garlic. My sister enjoyed her angel hair and Alfredo sauce as well as they both enjoyed the soup. Super salad comes with your dinner and as you can see, the soup was very large. My husband had a house salad, and he added blackened shrimp, which came with a good amount of shrimp, avocado, raisins, and almonds. He liked the salad very much. I ordered a special the gnocchi with marinara sauce, and burrata . Overall, the sauce was very good, but I disliked how much sauce was given. For me, I felt like it was too much sauce and my pasta was swimming in it. I would request less sauce the next time I go. Overall, the price was not bad at all. We all enjoy our meal and every single one of us brought food home. Oh, on the sidenote, a good amount of their soups are made vegetarian. This is difficult to find so if you are looking for a vegetarian soup, they told me the escarole and beans, pasta, , pasta fagiol and the lentils were all done.

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Side of french fries with the left of it

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Crazy Toast House

4.4(70 reviews)

3.0 mi

This place is so good! Took my family last year and we were beyond blown away. The food, the…read moreservice, the energy and experience was great. We went on a Saturday morning and the wait was about 20 minutes or so. Not bad at all. Once we were seated we were surprised by how extensive the menu was. They have every type of French Toast, pancakes, omelets and even hot dogs. I decided to go with the Oreo French toast and it was fantastic. The bread was not dry, nor was it too soggy. Many places don't know how to get this ratio right, but they had it down packed. The flavors were great, portion size was excellent and for a really good price. I can't wait to go back.

Way over priced!! The chicken and waffles. Couldn't even eat the chicken to hard. The monte cristo…read morewas not at all what I expected

Crazy Steak & Egg Quesadilla

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Moon Rise Cafe

4.2(138 reviews)

2.5 mi

#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome

Interior counter

Chicken bacon ranch panini and maple latte

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Moonrise Latte ($5)

Caseus Provisions

4.8(57 reviews)

7.3 mi

I came for a gift for a life long friend. She and I are both cheese enthusiasts. Caseus Provisions…read moredid not disappoint. What a lovely shop and my friend, well she showcased your cheese with her family. Love coming here for the exceptional smalltown vibe and world class cheese. Well done all of you!!

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.

Menu as of april 2024

Grilled cheese

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The classic

Bread & Chocolate

4.0(134 reviews)

3.1 mi

The pastries and bread here are absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the olive oil ciabatta bread…read moreloaf, it's a treat to take home. The reuben is very very good as well, they do great sandwiches. Usually it's quite lively in here, and great for families. The service is nice and prompt.

Stopped in and got a cappuccino and a Caprese sandwich. The cappuccino was quite tasty, just a…read moresolid coffee drink. Can't go wrong with that. Caprese was good. Plenty of cheese which I will never complain about but lacking enough basil. Truly just a couple sad leaves in there. Ultimately it was really more of a mozzarella sandwich. Service was very good and it's nice that you can sit outside at picnic tables. I did not have any of their pastries but wow they look incredible! I'll have to return for coffee and goodies!

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French Toast with Eggs and caramel apple cider

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