98 yr old Grandma loves lobster rolls so when we visit we get her a lobster roll! Personally I prefer cold lobster with a grilled bun..., however when in CT you get a Connecticut Lobster Roll! The key to enjoying it if you are taking it to go as we were is the packaging. We were so happy that they kept the lobster & butter in separate containers for us so the rolls were not soggy when we got back to Grandma to eat. We also had clams and all was enjoyed read more

I've heard about this place from many people and it does live up to the hype. It's has an old-school vibe. I really like my hotdogs charred and almost burnt and this place delivers with that. Once you get your hotdog, there's a filling station where you can add your toppings. Chili has a nice kick. There is also conveniently an ice cream place connected to it to where you can top off your meal with a milkshake. Definitely a quick stop to get made to order food. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

The last time I was being here in 2019, and I came back again because I missed their hot dogs and ice cream. It's hard to believe they've been around since 1955. If you're in Hamden, don't miss checking in here. read more

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Stopped by the Glenwood Drive-In for a quick bite to eat after a recommendation in the area. This is your typical drive-in spot down the street from Quinnipiac. Good amount of parking and its smooth well oiled machine in terms of ordering, place has been around over 65 years. I went with the chili-cheese dog, could choose American or nacho, I went with nacho and an order of "Frings." Frings must be the locals term, it's an order half onion rings, half fries. They also have a nice condiment bar on the side with some hot pepper relish among others. Plenty of booths inside or side counters to sit and eat at. Chili-cheese dog was great, no shortage in terms of size, wish the chili had a kick to it, but still good, great toasted bun. The Frings were also enjoyable, quality onion ring that didn't fall apart upon taking a bite, fries were ok, could've been better. Service was quick and friendly, no complaints. For sure worth checking out. read more

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This is hands down one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had in the state of Connecticut. And I have had a LOT over the last 12 years I have lived here. The proportion of lobster to butter to bun was perfect. The staff were incredibly nice. If I could give them 20 stars I would. So flavorful, and the onion rings were amazing and didn't even need dipping sauce. And I'm from the Midwest and I use condiments on everything so if I say they don't need sauce, that's saying something. So glad my friend brought me here last night and introduced me to them because I'd have never known to visit had she not. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Outside - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Glenwood has been on my Hot Dog Try List for a while because area friends like it. I recently tried it for the first time. Glenwood grills long Hunmels, so that they have a bit of char and pop. The hot dogs extend off both sides of the bun, which is not my favorite thing, because I like toppings and bun in each bite. Glenwood is not a place with a bunch of specialty dog options that they top for you. They do have a serve yourself condiment bar. The good news is that when you have such a long hot dog, you can actually make two sets of toppings on each half of the hot dog. I topped one half of each dog with mustard and kraut and one half with mustard and relish. All of the toppings were about average. I'm good with standard mustard and relish, but I prefer a hot homemade kraut. The dog itself was good. The bun was fresh. I can see why people like the Glenwood dogs, and Glenwood offers other foods as well. Glenwood has inside and outside seating in an old school hot dog joint setting. There's also an enjoining ice cream shop. 4 Stars read more

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Decided to try something different for dinner. This is a no frills restaurant that touts doing things traditionally. Inside of the establishment was plain, staff was friendly. I got fried shrimp and chicken tenders. The tartar sauce came free, but I also bought two of their special sauces: spicy Cajun bayou sauce and buffalo blue cheese sauce. The chicken and shrimp were tender and juicy, but the breading could've been a bit more flavorful. The sauces, however, elevated things very nicely. The tartar sauce was tangy and delicious. I don't enjoy the flavor of buffalo sauce without blue cheese, so I appreciated that sauce as well. Finally, the bayou sauce was the most impressive. Spicy and savory, it went perfectly with both the chicken and the shrimp. I recommend this sauce the most. Pretty good food overall. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - One order of fried shrimp, 2 orders of chicken fingers, buffalo blue cheese sauce, tartar sauce, spicy Cajun bayou sauce - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Always great hot food made to order. Great hours and longstanding fixture in Hamden. Must try hot dogs & frings.

In the 6 years I lived in New Haven, I never managed to make it over to the The Glenwood Drive In. So on my trip home to visit family, everyone kept saying how we needed to come here. First thing's first: I have never felt so unwelcome in any establishment. Upon our entry, I heard and saw the girl at the counter make a comment about my appearance and shoot dorty looks. Yes, I get it. I don't look normal. I dress how I like, I'm covered in tattoos, and I have crazy colored hair. But you know what? I just spent $34 on some flavorless clam strips and a greasy lobster roll. The least you could do is pretend that you are happy I'm here to pay money for your food. I counted no less than 4 eye rolls, dirty squints, and annoyed sighs in my direction. To be honest, none of the employees looked happy to be there... So the food: the clams were actually cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the lacked any kind of flavor. Like seriously, they didn't even taste like clams. Just. Nothing. The lobster roll was tasty, and if I liked a roll with hot lobster cooked in butter it would have totally been my jam. It's because of this that Glenwood gets one starinstead of zero. They can't help my personal food preferences... I like my lobster cold on a toasted roll with just a smidge of butter. That's just me... so next time I'll be going to the Lobster Shack where the food and service are MUCH better. read more

My friend and I went to dinner last night . We ordered a side of fried shrimp and an order of clam strips and fries . The wait was very quick. But as we were walking there was one girl who was talking about the customer in front of us which I thought was unprofessional because the customer heard her as well and approached the manager . She was not pleasant at all . The food was pretty good my shrimp was 7 pieces lighter battered but very greasy . I do love their burgers and dogs . The clam strips were pretty good . Definitely give it a try Enjoy Chris M read more

A solid chili dog to finish our trek Stop 6 of 6, and we ended up at glenwood to try one of their dogs. The staff were very friendly, the menu is a little limited. They highlight their seafood a lot for a dog place, but the plates covered in tin foil indicated that the seafood was a very popular item. This being our 6th stop for a dog, we split a single chili dog with some onion rings. Food comes out quickly, we take pics and dig in. Onion rings, not great. not salted and the batter not seasoned. you effectively get flour and grease. not very good. The dog, that was really good. A good grill on the bun, chili had a little spice to it, hot dog had a nice snap to the casing. Good hallmarks of a solid dog. Decor is very much a very old school restaurant, but it's well maintained and cleaned. It kinda resembles a very old wendys. but cleaner. A great stop for our last dogs of the day, but not the best. The seafood looks awesome though, so grab a dog and some clam strips! read more

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I was in the mood for a couple of hot dogs and someone suggested I try this place. I wish I hadn't. I bought a hot dog and fries and a coke and paid $14.00 for it. The dog was an off brand of some kind and though deep fried it was virtually tasteless. The fries were nothing at all to mention - just barely warm and very few of them - and they cost $4.55!! The coke was fine but I paid $2.55 for a 20 oz. See the pics for a view of the "meal" I had at this vastly overpriced burger joint. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Small fries and tasteless hot dog - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

For me this place is pure nostalgia. It's dogs, burgers, fried seafood, and it's unique. I loved hearing the shouts of ONE DOG TWO FRENCH, didn't hear that today but the memory is intact. They've kept it going all these years which is awesome. The kids enjoyed their food, I enjoyed bringing them. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Lunch with the kids after the red trail at Sleeping Giant - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Hotdog and the bun are grilled, and the hotdog has a great snap and is larger than typical. It was a little greasy and hard to taste any of the toppings, though. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I always stop in here for a well done chili dog. Char broiled. Excellent. Today added a cheeseburger. Not good. Hockey puck. Stick with what you love best , get the chili dog !!!! read more

I have been going to Glenwood for most of my life. It is attached to Kelly's cone connection which is part of the father daughter business. It gives off that old-fashioned driving and feel. Not much has changed since I started going when I was a kid. I always look forward to their foot-long hotdogs and hamburgers. I love that they have a toppings bar so you can load up your own dog. It's one of the very few spots that'll eat a chili cheese dog. They have other options like fried seafood, such as softshell crab and clam strips. We brought my grandpa here recently, so I have a feeling will be going even more often! read more

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My number one place for dogs,fries,scallops. It's close to home and convenient and dessert is right next door. Great ice cream

I've loved their burgers on previous visits. Got whole belly clams and shrimp with a craving and high hopes. Clams were well cooked but not delicious. Do not recommend and won't get again . Shrimp and fries were good. But they gave me tartar instead of cocktail sauce. Coleslaw was watery. Not their best showing. read more

My favorite place for a cheese burger. Grilled to perfection. The best onion rings. Great service. Clean restaurant. Obviously the physical restaurant has been upgraded and staff has changed over the years but the food is just as I remember since I have been going there since I was a kid. I highly recommend. read more

Omg delicious. Best hotdogs and onion rings!! Worth the trip there from anywhere. Friendly owner.

Always a home run. Cool old school place. Burgers and fried clams and hot dogs. Yum yum

Unfortunately this will be my last visit to Glenwood drive-in. This is a difficult decision because I've been coming here for years all through high school and most of my adult life. Let's put the ridiculously high prices aside just for minute. The place is in serious need of a redo cracked tile on the floor dirty panels on the ceiling and just an overall dumpy atmosphere, some would call this nostalgic I call it lazy ownership and not reinvesting back into the business now for the price, it is absolutely outrageous to charge $10 for a hotdog and onion rings or french fries. The hotdogs are just average nothing to write home about and they're definitely not served up with appreciation and a smile, heck for $10 they should be smiling all the way to the bank. Check out Nicks char pit For a good Hummels hot read more

I've been going to Glenwood Drive-In for 25 years, but after today, I won't return. My fries were cold, and when I returned to the counter and politely asked for fresh ones, the staff laughed and left the basket on the counter. After waiting, I finally received a new batch, but they were purposefully overcooked. Before I returned to my booth, the tall young man manning the grill told me that since "I was the one who complained" about the quality of my fries that I am responsible for throwing out my original basket of my dry, semi worked fries-still resting on the counter. Unlike my many previous visits to this Hamden institution, this time there was a lack of adult supervision; more specifically the service was poor, prices were higher, food quality declined ( paper thin burger patty), and cleanliness was an issue. Disappointing experience overall. I hope someone from the Stone (Frank, I am talking to you) family reads this review and takes corrective action. Customers are not responsible for cleaning the counters or tables. Period, hard stop. read more

Food is awesome! Place is very clean. Service is Awesome. Everytime I want hamburgers, curly fries and stake fries is amazing... Oh and let me forget to mention their amazing coleslaw... then I'm a hope away from dessert. Which is Kelly's Ice Cream read more

The argument can be made that they have the best hot dog in Connecticut, which is saying a lot because the "Hummel Corridor" churns out some amazing tubesteaks. It comes down to the charring. If you are a person who loves the char -- as I do -- these guys are number one. Their lobster rolls are also works of edible art. The service is speedy and the topping bar is fun. Also, way to go Glenwood for not following other places that claim they are saving the world from covid by getting rid of a topping bar. Topping bars are essence of the American dream. Glenwood gets that. Try them. You won't be disappointed. Remember it's primarily a hotdog and lobster roll joint. If you're expecting gourmet seafood like these other reviewers, go stand by a wharf. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Dog with the works - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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Classic drive-in style fare. My go-to for a foot-long fries and a shake. Just don't go too close to closing time, the kids that work there get a little over zealous when trying to rush and get out on time. I like the this place though regardless. read more

Isn't the prettiest place, but the food is always good. I love the hotdogs and onion rings. Their fries are also pretty good. I've had burgers and fried clam strips at Glenwood too.. also good! They never disappoint! Now when it comes to Kelly's cone connection, the ice cream place in the same building, I am not a fan. You might as well go to Ashley's for good ice cream if you're already in Hamden. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - 2 Hot Dogs, 1 French Fries, 1 Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Great food, straight forward menu and best of all directly connected to an ice cream shoppe. I am not a coleslaw lover so while I wouldn't recommend the coleslaw that comes with the plate the amount of lobster on the roll is unmatched. Everything was fresh and hot and taste amazing. The staff were young and extremely friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend this place for burgers and seafood. A bit pricey but enjoyable. read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Lobster Roll Platter - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Kind of run-down counter service American food spot that is over 60 years old! They are known for their hotdogs but they also have burgers, shakes, seafood, and a bunch of different types of fries. I tried a burger, a hotdog, and their fries. The burger and fries were sub-par but the hotdog was fantastic!! They also had a bunch of different toppings that you could add to their hotdogs. Wednesday nights April-October is "cruise nights" where locals bring in their cool cars. 7 read more

the world would be a better place with more joints like this. Food rules, service is fast and friendly, and it's charming as heck.

I have been eating at Glenwood Drive-In for nearly 40 years. I have had chile dogs all over the US. GW is the best. I give GW a 5 star rating. read more

My wife and I use to eat here as kids and as young adults back in the 70's before we moved away - fast forward to today March 26, 2024 when we took a trip to revisit Glenwood - the food today is just as good as it was back in the early 70's and that's probably why they are still in business! BTW - their special hot sauce is The Best! Perfect heat without giving you indigestion! They certainly rank a 10 for being friendly and for their Excellent Food! We will make this trip here more often.... Worth the long ride - Paul Petrulis read more

Staff is amazing ! Good job guys !!! Best hot dogs ever !!! Place is so cool !!! Definitely will be back ! Shouts to the staff for their hard work read more

I have been going to Glenwood for over 50 years. It was a great place to have a burger, hot dog and fries! Recently the service and quality have significantly changed. The counter staff is rude using foul language and being disrespectful. This has never been the case until now. I brought back an order of fries since you could tell they had been fried once and refried again. They were dripping oil! When I went back in they said that is the way they cook them. Not true - it never happened before. I was initially ignored by a person. That had no business dealing with the public. Another gentleman ordered whole belly clams and got strips. They wouldn't give him a correct order and gave him his money back as they did me for the fries. I plan on going over to speak with the owner (whom I've known for years) today. There should always be a supervisor or manager available during open hours. This was extremely disappointing and totally unnecessary. Hire people with skills especially people skills. Additionally, anyone touching food should be wearing gloves- they were not. read more

Glenwood has been around for almost 70 years serving the Hamden community great drive in food. I love to stop in and grab a couple of dogs and fries. They have typical drive in style food. Hit dogs, hamburgers, and some seafood and other options. All of their food is fresh and cooked to order, you may have to wait a short period of time, but it is worth it. They also will take phone orders. A little pricey for burgers and dogs, but the food quality is good. I like my fries well done and they always cook them just right! Another reason why I continue to visit. No frills self service dining is available for eat in but I always tend to get take out. The one thing that has always bothered me is that Glenwood does not have proper take out containers. Its always a cardboard tray wrapped in aluminum foil. Getting food home is sometimes quite treacherous. That is the only thing I would ask to change, and what truly stops me from 4 stars. Glenwood also has Cruise Nights in the summer and you can catch some pretty nice antiques in the lot. Make you way to Glenwood Drive in on Whitney and check them out. read more

Been going for decades as it has the best food around. My favorites are whole clams, lobster roll, and onion rings. And have loved their hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Everything is cooked to perfection. Surprised with negative comments concerning service when if the customer was more observant, they would have recognized it as a very efficient group of workers making sure the food was prepared and served hot and delicious. If your ego needs to be massaged, perhaps a drive-in isn't the place to eat. LOVE YOU GLENWOOD. read more

It's hard to dine out these days. It was a pleasure to grab some food here tonight. I ordered a chili cheese dog and some onion rings. The onion rings were fried lightly and were really delicious. Not heavy in any way. The chili cheese dog was heavy but in the best possible way. I got the nacho cheese. This isn't a moment to feign sophistication. It was salty, processed and heavenly. The dog had a nice char on it as well. Simple, unpretentious and good. Open your hatchback or the tailgate of your truck and enjoy the weather and the food... read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Friday night with a chili cheese dog - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Glenwood is a friendly place that gets your food out fast. Always wanted their whole bellies over any other seafood place because of the light breading and juicy bellies. But, last visit, bellies were small and didn't pop. Breading still nice and light , but without the big bellies , clams seemed greasy. read more

OK folks, this is a real throwback style drive in restaurant. You get order, wait in line, get your food, and eat. The staff is not there to entertain you. They make good grilled and fried food, and get you out as fast as they can. Be sure to stop by Kelly's for dessert read more

Love it. An old roadside gem serving Americana Deep Fried and Grilled Delights. Such as, all sorts of hotdog combinations & burgers, fried seafood, BLT's, grilled cheese, grilled tuna, fried chicken, fries (regular and sweet), cheese fries, and onion rings. The help, well, usually use to a long line, will scurry through your order and bark it back to the grill and fry chiefs. Don't take the bark personally, smile and go along with the experience. Anytime I'm in the area I try to make a pit stop for my favorite - a crispy hotdog & buttered roll both off the grill. Almost burnt, but not quite and the casing snaps at ever bite. The fixings bar is a must too. Ketchup, Mustard, Relish Mustard, Relish, fresh minced onion, sauerkraut, and if you dare, the Glenwood Made Hot Relish. Cheerfully inducing tears from this foodies eyes & scalp. Top off the meal with a sweet treat next door at the inner connected Kelly's Cone Connection. Truly another adventure into the Foodie Fantasy Realm... read more

Glenwood Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut