Grands loved the chicken tenders. Said they were nice and crispy. Next time going to ask if they…read morewill split the dog and grill it. For a thin dog, temperature is not hot enough. The fixing bar is my favorite

Glenwood Drive-In is a historic family restaurant that opened in Hamden, Connecticut in 1955. It…read morewas founded by Rocky Stone. The property was originally a small drive-in that operated under a different name. Stone purchased the drive-in after working as a Tip-Top salesman and deliveryman. He renamed it "Glenwood" and expanded the menu, hours and the physical building. After Stone passed away in 1960, his son Frank "Wayne" Stone took it over and he continues to run it today. In the early days, the Glenwood had a walk-up service window similar to establishments such as Dairy Queen. Over the years, Wayne remodeled the interior and added an indoor seating area. The menu consists of staples such as footlongs, chili dogs, cheeseburgers, clam strips, lobster rolls, soft shell crab, fries, onion rings, and much more! Although the establishment is no longer a traditional drive-in restaurant, the Glenwood still hosts classic car "Cruise Nights" every Wednesday during the warmer months. In 1985, Wayne's daughter opened "Kelly's Cone Connection": an adjoining ice cream parlor business that is connected to the Glenwood. Although both businesses share the same space, they operate as separate entities. Kelly makes all of her own ice cream, hot fudge, waffle cones, ice cream pies and birthday cakes in house. Customers can expect to choose from about 35 different flavors on any given day. My family and I recently stopped for dinner at Glenwood Drive-In. Growing up in the area, I visited the Glenwood several times throughout my childhood. I also frequently accompanied my father to "Cruise Nights" when he still owned a 1971 Triumph TR6. On this outing, we ordered a variety of menu items including a "Chili Cheese Dog", "Footlong", "Chicken Fingers w/ Fries", and "Fried Shrimp w/ Fries". There's something about those classic menu staples that just really hit the spot. Afterwards, we headed through the adjoining doorway to Kelly's Cone Connection for dessert. It was a special occasion because the ice cream parlor was hosting a meet & greet with Spider-Man himself. The event coincided with the release of a new monthly special called the "Spidey-Sundae" (Firework 250 Poprock ice cream w/ golden Oreos, a frosting and sprinkle rim w/ a cotton candy web, poprocks, & a Spider-Man ring). My sons both had a blast meeting Spider-Man and eating his special ice cream treat. I tried a different monthly special: the "New England Clam Chowder" (sweet cream salted caramel ice cream w/ white chocolate "clams", dried mint, vanilla wafers, white chocolate shell). The presentation was immaculate and the flavor combo was simply divine! If you're looking for classic American drive-in food along with some fantastic ice cream, then head to Glenwood Drive-In and Kelly's Cone Connection!

Clam chowder and lobster roll were delicious! Attractive outdoor patio with beautiful flower pots!read more

Functional burger shack bites, nice location and staff…read more Came here on a whim, heard good things about the pulled pork so we decided to give it a try. Ordered a hot dog and the pulled pork sandwich. Food came out quick and we dug in. The pulled pork was tender and not dry. The pork itself was cooked well but didn't really have any flavor. The bbq sauce was sweet but not very present, bun was generic, and the coleslaw was fresh and crispy but the slaw sauce was creamy but bland. It really needed a salty element, something like a vinegar slaw or pickle to give it some salt and crisp. The hot dog was executed well. Grilled dog, good bun to dog ratio, toasted bun in butter, dog was a Hummel dog so it's missing the snappy salty bite I hope for in a good hot dog, but it's prepped well. Nothing that we got was bad, but nothing was great either. It's good but basic, and It's a better place to go to compared to fast food.

Traveling through from Boston to Philly and stopped in. This place is quite cozy and the lady…read morerunning the place was very genuinely hospitable from the moment I walked in working to make room for everyone as it was prime hour and busy. As to why it was busy, the food was great. The burger combinations were very well thought out and the one that I got was awesome. Very highly recommend and hope to get to be able to return some day.

Newbie Alert.. I have ridden by this placw hundreds of times and I decided to check it out…read more Not at all what I expected.. in a good way. So different and a breath of fresh air. Lots of goodies to check out and buy on addition to what's on the menu. Menu was ok, I am sure you can find something to your liking. Portions are large for the price. The food was good not great but good. Service was great.. I was seated snd served within 5 minutes of walking in the door. I wouldn't try this for a large party though, the dining room is relatively small.

Kind of disappointing. I drove 7 miles to get there because Google gemini said they served Sabrett…read morehot dogs. They don't. Not their fault. I ordered 2 hummell dogs with kraut and mustard to go anyway. All the signs said they were $4.50 ea, but after buying a small soda my bill was $14.00! It wasn't until I got into my car to eat them that I started to realize they must have charged me an awful lot for mustard and sauerkraut. I don't feel like going back and making a fuss, but I won't go back to eat there either . Just for the record the man serving me was very nice and the hot dogs were actually pretty good when I finally ate them but I really wanted Sabrett dogs and I guess I'm just going to have to keep looking for them somewhere in Connecticut. I didn't catch it

Came by for a quick lunch on a Tuesday at 1 PM. When I entered there was one other person looking…read moreover the menu, but by the time I left things had really filled up with people waiting for their food! I needed something quick to go so I just got the fried chicken sandwich. It took about 20 min for my order to come out, though there seemed to be quite a lot of phone and delivery orders coming out in the meantime. Their prices overall seem great, and I was pleased with the freshness of my sandwich! The restaurant itself is a smaller diner with both booths and bar seating but I opted to take my food to go. I will definitely be back to try some of their 50 cent wings or their buy one get one free plates next time I'm in the area!

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 was hoping that they would be serving the exact menu of every other Frankie's location in…read moreConnecticut. But I guess not! I don't know how they get away with it but they're famous for their Hummel footlong hot dog and their homemade relish. But you can't get the fresh homemade hot relish at this location as they have some other crap that they are serving in place of it. I don't know how they can get away with that? Not to mention many other menu items are no longer the same as the other Frankie's especially their fried broccoli. Is absolutely terrible at this location. Don't waste your time they overcook the hot dogs until it's a shriveled dry mess. I'm thoroughly disappointed and cannot believe that the Frankie's original owners are letting them get away with this.

This place is eh... I was in line at Als and left there to…read morecome here. That was a mistake. Frankies dog used to be the thing back in the day, this place has nothing special and the condiments are ok.. the hot relish is some gelatinous stuff, not really a relish It wasn't terrible, but Ya been warned !

Best Clam Strips around , only issue is I ask for fried xtra LIGHT ( that how I like them light and…read moretender) but they never get it right for me. But their food is great ! Prices decent! I love their tartare sauce too, not just mayo / relish theirs has a tart night which I love. Love Nicks Char Pit!

Great handmade onion rings. Perfect burgers that taste like a cookout. Birch beer on tap. You can't…read morego wrong.

I had a really good lunch here recently. I've heard about this place for awhile and finally checked…read moreit out. I came i and was immediately pleasantly greeted with a smile. I ordered the wings and waffles and she mentioned it would be a bit as everything is made to order. I grabbed a table and the order came out in about 10 minutes. Not a long wait and totally worth it! The wings were hot...temperature hot. Very fresh! I let them cool for a bit and dug in. Excellent crisp and tender meat. I hit the waffle next and it was really good! Nice compliment to the chicken. There was a steady stream of customers who came in for lunch. At one point, the manager/owner (not sure here!) came out and chatted with everyone and acknowledged his repeat customers. He checked in on everyone, myself included and asked how the food was. Definately worth checking out! The inside is really cool; a nice vintage vibe.

Came here after a comedy show with about 30 minutes left before closing. We ordered the 6 piece…read morechicken combo (came with more), mac & cheese, and curly fries. It almost tasted like they made too much and that was left leftovers and they just threw it back in the fryer. The chicken came out very oily and greasy. The mac & cheese was really creamy and was good on the first night. After heating it the second night it didn't taste as good. The fries were about the best thing. A Cajun style crispy curly fry. It was great for a late night snack, but I wouldn't use this as a regular dining option. I won't be back.