This has become my preferred stop whenever I go to the Plainville AMC. With things getting so…read moreexpensive, it's very refreshing to see a place that can give a lot of value for a reasonable price. The restaurant is fairly small, but the portions are big! I got the disco fries as an appetizer and they were a delicious combo of gravy cheese and seasoning. You could also tell by the bite and the shape that they were made fresh which is also a big plus. I got the hungry bull burger and they were accommodating with substituting the horseradish crema for the house sauce. You would think double meat might be a bit much but it works well and the onion straws really make it shine. Finally I got the strawberry milkshake which was probably better than any shake shack milkshake I've had! The restaurant itself is also very eco-conscious by participating in newport biodiesel, so its great to know that not only are you getting a good meal but the restaurant you are supporting is also helping the people of the connecticut.

Mostly good burgers and dogs, great fries, nice but small location…read more Came here on the way to an event, so we opted for some lunch beforehand. This place was well reviewed, so we decided to make this the spot this time around. Ordering was done up front, but there were tables to sit at. Missus ordered while I took photos, and the food came out relatively quickly. Took pics and dug in. Sweet potato fries were the highlight. Hand cut, fried and seasoned. With ranch, they were really good. The burger and hot god were good in terms of quality and quantity. The condiments were a little overpowering though, ended up taking over a lot of the dish and really muddled the meat. The meat itself was lightly seasoned, relying on the condiments to bring the flavor. Not bad, but all elements should bring their own identity and add to a meal. The burger felt absent, and although flavorful was lacking that extra bit of salt or fat to make it truly shine. It's not bad at all, just lacking. Everything else was good, the price easily reasonable for the quality. It was just missing those finishing touches to be truly great

We were on a road trip and in need of a place to stop for lunch. I pulled out my trusty Yelp app…read moreand came across Fina's Kitchen and its excellent reviews. The small restaurant was like a deli with several tables inside and a lovely outdoor patio that really elevated its overall atmosphere. We placed our order at the inside counter and grabbed a table outside. Throughout our visit, we experienced extremely pleasant and gracious service from Fina and a young man, both of whom were cooking and delivering the food. Though this caused things to move on the slower side, they really had their system down to a science, managing our meals and the several takeout orders that I saw being collected. The lunch menu had various salads, sandwiches, and burgers on offer. I selected the Chicken Gyro, which used a real grilled chicken breast that had been sliced, rather than those pre-cut strips that always seem to contain fillers. The chicken was a tad dry, but the homemade tzatziki sauce, which was heavily infused with dill, helped to add moisture to the sandwich. I had opted for a whole wheat wrap, rather than a pita, and I loved that they had lightly toasted the completed dish, even with its inclusion of romaine lettuce and diced tomatoes. That method gave the wrap an improved texture and a slight crunch. I sampled a few of my companion's fries, which were thin, crispy, and had a real rustic flavor that resembled potato skins. They were great! Fina's Kitchen was a real gem, hidden among an industrial area and catering to the local businesses. It was a great find!

Visited here before seeing a movie at the local theater, and we were instantly impressed by the…read morefriendliness and warmth of the staff. You can tell they're incredibly passionate about their food, and it shows in the taste. I had a veggie burger (which was made in-house), and it was delicious. Everything tasted fresh. My partner had the perogies and a burger, and he loved them! We will definitely be returning for a quick dinner next time we're in the area.

"Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away I'm gonna…read morelearn to dance If it takes me all night and day" (Chuck Berry) The various "best" in Connecticut lists of this and that are about as common as the weeds on my lawn. I mean, every website every other week seems to post one. Anyway, in a 2024 Taste of Home feature titled "The Best Hot Dogs in Every State", guess who was rated as having the best hot dogs in all of Connecticut? Yup, it was Carol's Lunchbox. And when I checked out their Yelp page, I saw their high 4.5 rating, read the rave reviews, and when combined with their 2024 "Best in the State", I knew I'd make it over to Carol's one of these days. Well today was the day. We found it on the Westwoods Golf Course in Farmington. Just follow the main road in and you'll see it on the left in a long tannish stand-alone building. There's an ordering counter inside, a dining room with plenty of seating, and a lovely outdoor patio with more tables and chairs for nice weather. Their menu is a lot more than those famous hot dogs. It's really comfort food heaven with quesadillas, fries, tenders, burgers, grilled cheese, burgers, wraps, salads, and more. But let's be real.......we were there for the dogs! They offer a Traditional Dog, a Polish Dog, a Hot Diggity Dog, a Chili Dog, a Southern Dog (with Pulled Pork), a Reuben Dog, and the adorably named Beanie Weenie Dog with Baked Beans. None of those dogs will cost you more than $6. You can also go with a two-dog special with chips and a drink for $12-$15. What's that? You were wondering about toppings? No worries, friend, because Carol offers up free ketchup, two mustards, sauerkraut, onions, mayo, green pickle relish, and Carol's homemade hot pepper relish. If you're a big spender, you can add between fifty cents and a buck to your order for chili meat sauce, two types of melted cheese, caramelized onions, or sauteed onions and peppers. They also have side orders (potato salad, fries, rings, and daily specials. Today's specials were chicken wings, a lobster roll, and a tempting short rib grilled cheese. We ordered a two-dog special with yellow mustard, sauerkraut, a soda and chips for the rock-bottom price of $12, and a Hot Diggity Dog (spicy) with chopped onions and some of Carol's homemade hot pepper relish ($6). How wonderful was it to sit outside overlooking the golf course to enjoy such a simple, fun, and totally delicious lunch. My spicy dog was definitely spicy, and Carol's famous hot pepper relish was a great addition to my lunch. I have to say a word about Carol herself. We had the pleasure of chit-chatting with her after lunch, and she puts out such friendly, welcoming customer service vibes, its hard not to become an instant fan of hers. When you visit, I hope you have the pleasure of seeing her smiling face. I promise you, it will be the perfect complement to your terrific lunch.

Good basic bites on the range…read more Came here looking for some summertime burgers and dogs. Inside is sparse, but plenty of seating. Outside was slightly dirty, but the view of the course was pretty. Opted for a smattering of dogs (kielbasa, spicy dog, and plain dog), a bacon jam blue cheese burger, and a brownie for dessert. Food came out after a wait, but we got ketchup and took turns taking bites. The burger was the best bite. good quality beef, strong blue cheese and sweet n salty bacon jam was quite nice. The blue cheese was a bit strong, but I like punchy flavors. The fries were not bad, pretty good bagged fries. The dogs, well they were alright. Not great buns, dogs were of a decent quality, but the kielbasa was too sweet and the spicy dog was only lightly hot. As a lunch place, it does well enough. The burger and fries were worth the price of admission. The dogs were kind of weak, and there dogs need to be of a better quality. But they are still not bad, just not great.

Simply the best! Several options in town but this is the best in tow. worth a 5 min wait when they…read moreare busy, you won't regret it!!

My husband isn't exactly a hot dog guy. So I got a sideways look when I suggested that we try this…read moreplace out for lunch....but after our meal, he said that he'd never had a specialty hot dog before and really enjoyed this! How could you not like this place?! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and an awesome menu. We tried the reuben dog, taco dog and guilty pleasure dog with the Cajun fries. Dogs are messy but fun.... loved the taco dog! Cajun fries were too salty but appreciate that they are made in house! (Wish they had sweet potato fries with a fun dipping sauce though!) Can't wait to go back and try more creations!

Screwing around in Southington today, I stopped at Saint's to fulfill my hotdog craving…read more Saints was busy with the lunch crowd this Saturday! I ordered the hotdog 10 inch, with mustard, onion, and sauce, in order of onion rings and a Pepsi. After a little bit of a wait because of the lunch rush, my order arrived, and I dug in! The hotdog so flavorful with a snap upon my first bite, and was brilliantly cooked on the flat top, stuffed inside a perfectly grilled New England style hotdog roll. The char on the outside of the roll was a masterpiece. The meat sauce was perfect, with a kind of gravy texture, just the right amount of flavor, one of the best hotdog sauces in my opinion for Connecticut. The white onions accompanied this masterpiece placed upon the hotdog and the yellow mustard. This has to be one of the most perfect hotdogs with toppings in Connecticut. I love coming here for their hotdog. This 10 inch was priced at I think $4.59 with the mustard onion and sauce. I think that's a pretty good deal. The onion rings were restaurant supply chain delivered type I think. They didn't look like they were homemade. They were crispy, but not seasoned. After a little bit of salt, I still didn't like the flavor that much so I added ketchup, which I never do. And the flavor came through. All washed down with a perfect Pepsi, I really enjoyed my lunch. Three different waitresses took care of me, which I didn't mind. They were all polite and attentive. See you soon Saint's, thanks for the great lunch!

Came here for a late Mother's day celebration and I really enjoyed my breakfast here! This place is…read morefilled with locals, making the atmosphere really nice and warm! The chocolate chip pancakes were fresh and filling, the eggs were cooked nicely, and the grilled kielbasa was out of this world! I need to come back and get a hot dog !

I went to Sahadi's Hotties for the first time yesterday and was not disappointed! When you first…read morepull into the parking lot, the place doesn't look like much... it's basically a small shack with a few picnic tables outside. Keep in mind that there's no indoor dining area, and it's cash-only. They serve both breakfast and lunch, with a pretty extensive menu, which has everything from egg and cheese sandwiches to fried dough to their signature hotdogs. You can go with the standard hotdog, or they currently have a selection of eight "Specialty Hotdogs" which are all really interesting. I tried the "Chipper Dog," which included mustard, chili (not spicy) and crushed potato chips, and it was amazing! I then saw they had one called the "Scooby Doobie Dog," which included peanut butter, jelly, and bacon. Now I've never heard of putting peanut butter and jelly on a hotdog, and definitely had my doubts on how good it would taste, but it was surprisingly delicious! I also ordered a side of fries which were hot and crispy, as well as a Coke to drink. I thought the prices were reasonable and the service was very quick, with my food being ready only about a minute after ordering. The staff were friendly. Overall a great hotdog spot with some unique toppings that I've never seen anywhere else!

Great speedy service. Good is cooked to order. Creative menu. Hit the spot. Highly recommend.read more

Finally made it out to Capitol Lunch, I have been wanting to come here for quite some time! Parking…read morecan be tricky so I parked in the lot across the street no charge. Place has been open for a very long time and they are consistently named best dog in CT. They are known for their Famous dog which I made sure to get two of. It's a beef and pork blend of a dog with mustard, raw onion and their famous blend of meat sauce which is ground beef with secret seasonings. You can also purchase some of the beef sauce which is a good option. Meat has a nice salty snap to it yummy in every way, really well put together dog. We also split some of the cheese fries which was nacho cheese, nothing to write home about but the hot dogs are really the star and separates it from the rest of the pack. My wife for a burger, soft and fresh bun and a juicy thin patty. Incredible place so worthy of checking out. Plenty of seating inside, order at the counter and take a seat. Typical lunch decor making you feel like you are sitting in a throwback restaurant, they kept the decor looking the same since it was originally opened.

Capital Lunch is a staple to the city…read more Fresh Martin Rosols hot dogs that snap when you bite into the hot dog. The chili is a secret sauce no one can double paired with onions and mustard. My perfect pairing This local business has been running since 1929. We ordered to go. Support local businesses!!

This was my first time here. We ordered a burger and a salad as well as a couple shakes. The food…read morewas delicious. The staff was friendly. Place was quiet enough where you could talk.

Any time we're craving a burger or hot dog we know we're getting what we want here!! The service is…read moregreat!! It's a nice little place to enjoy that craving! I got the Chili dog, I really like the flavor of their chili, to me this is the quintessential hotdog chili. Not sweet like some places... my sister had the same. We split the firs and onion rings. Loved them both. Everything hit the spot and I forgot the picture of my chocolate shake which was delicious too!!

I ordered a burger and buffalo mac and cheese. The worker was nice enough to replace the mac and…read morecheese with something else because they did not have the macaroni. I got chicken tenders instead. By the time i got home the breading slipped off the chicken and It didn't look right. I got stomach bug a day later because of the chicken.

I've tried halal buns several times and want to give it 5 stars but I've never had a 5 star…read moreexperience due to inconsistency with my order. The staff always forgets something in my order or my order is incorrect. The most recent time I went, I asked for no ketchup on my cheeseburger but it came with ketchup. They remade it but this time it was missing pickles and onions, and there was so much mayo on the burger. I also think the burgers are more on the heavy/greasy side personally. I like the boneless wings and the taste of their shakes. It's also nice to have a halal smash burger place but I wish it was reliable.