9.24.23 I guess I hadn't realized how difficult it is to find a good quality meatball parm grinder. I'm still on the search. This place didn't deliver either on it being very good in my opinion. I was disappointed with the quality of these meatballs. They were small, bland and lacking flavor along with the sauce. Womp womp :-( The bread came out perfectly toasted which was the best part of this grinder. The cheese also had a nice melt too it and a nice cheese stretch. Good quality on the bread and cheese. Small parking in front of store which wasn't an issue. The service was quick and the food came out quickly. The guy at the counter was friendly. read more

Grinders Keepers - 7.19.23 Very large size meatball parm - Sandwiches Near Me - Bristol, Connecticut

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I love sandwiches and every time I come to Grinders Keepers they make the most fresh and delicious subs around. The price is good for the huge portions you get and they have a variety of drinks and chips to add. This place is cash only as they are a small mom and pop shop and it's only the two of them working! They are some of the friendliest people I've ever met and meet every single customer with a smile. I like the build your own option here but they also have a variety of combos to get that are just as tasty. The head is baked fresh from Harvest Bakery down the street and I love that this local shop helps support and is connected with other local shops in the area. I would highly recommend this Grinder place not only for Pete and Sharon but also for some quality made fresh sandwiches and experiencing this hometown gem. read more

Grinders Keepers - Turkey Grinder with banana peppers, oil, vinegar, and oregano. - Sandwiches Near Me - Bristol, Connecticut

One of the best sandwiches I ever had! The prices are amazing, and the couple who runs the store are so sweet and personable. I highly recommend! read more

I can't put into words the kindness of the owners or the greatness of their grinders. The price is unbeatable. Jersey mikes and subway could NEVER compare. You just have to go there to understand! read more

First time into grinders keepers and won't be my last. From the moment you walk in you know your about to get a great grinder. Lovely man and woman running things and overall great place, and great pricing! read more

Grinders Keepers - Turkey Grinder - Sandwiches Near Me - Bristol, Connecticut

No. Nice people but just no. Frozen bagged chicken cutlet that the breading was mushy and charged me for one extra piece of paper thin microwaveable bacon idk how much. Also microwaved the bacon in front of me. I should have got the Italian Nice people tho and cheap as dirt. 5$ half read more

Great place overall. Got the pastrami sandwich and it was delicious. Only reason I'm not leaving 5 stars is I heard the microwave used twice while I sat and waited. Idk exactly what was put in there but either way the sandwich was good. Very nice owners too! read more

My favorite grinder place in Bristol! Get the Italian!! The owners of this place are so sweet too. Good conversation and great food, can't beat it! read more

A Mom & Pop Grinder shop. Stopped in for a pair of grinders, mine was a Italian combo, hers a Roast Beef. Brought them home, my fiancee was not really impressed when she saw them. I thought mine tasted OK, an average grinder. CASH ONLY. Parking can also be an issue if the businesses in the area are busy. read more

Grinders Keepers - Italian combo at Grinders Keepers in Bristol, CT - Sandwiches Near Me - Bristol, Connecticut

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Awesome place!! Picked up grinders to bring to New Hampshire, per my son's request. Lovely couple that own the place, they make you feel right at home! We will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

I visited Grinders Keepers with some friends and I'm definitely not impressed. After having worked across the street from a great deli in Hamden for the past 5 years, I am a bit spoiled. The bread was decent enough though but the concoction that I like to order at some delis in Hamden and North Haven consisting of a chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, onions, lettuce, mayonnaise, and capicola just wasn't very good. The cutlets were dry and very pre-prepared tasting and it cost an extra $3.00 for a few slices of capicola! While waiting for our grinders to get made, I perused the menu and noticed that the Italian combo was made up of a rather disappointing showing of meat. Overall, I wasn't thrilled with the price of the food or the execution. I'd rather go for grinders at some of my other favorite establishments. read more

We had a grinders from here last night, I haven't had grinders from here in a really long time. Only because of location. No other reason. We're going back today to get another set of grinders. I forgot how wonderful the grinders are from there! read more

I LOVE this place. Not only because it's the best! But I enjoy calling ahead to place my order because they're literally the sweetest most kind people And who doesnt want their food made with love? read more

Got a meatball sub and blt, both were great! An adorable little lunch spot for sure will be coming back for more.

My favorite place for grinders!!! All so fresh and lovely owners!! Highly suggested!!

The best grinder I've had in Connecticut. While I haven't been to the location... what I was handed felt like an early Christmas present. I hear it's cash only. What I got was an Italian, oil & vinegar. It comes wrapped in white butcher paper. It was the freshest, most delicious grinder I've had since the 90s! The sandwich literally tasted fresh! I can't express my enjoyment from something so simple. It made me feel young again... This is not a joke. I remember when you could get a sub/grinder/hoagie at your local deli or pizza place. Those days are long gone. Making the existence of Grinders Keepers all the more impressive! I am going to go back, I'm going to share this experience with friends and family. If you like a grinder, go! The other reviews, that it's a Mom&Pop, that was confirmed before I ever looked them up on yelp. I feel like yelp helps find the best and expose the worst... Grinders Keepers is the best, worthy of a visit! So bring cash, and don't forget they have an old school loyalty card program! I hope they're around forever! Thanks Grinders Keepers for making the best grinder I've had in a long time! read more

Grinders Keepers - Now you can see both hours & address... what are you waiting for? Get a grinder already! - Sandwiches Near Me - Bristol, Connecticut

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Very tasty food! I particularly like the eggplant parmesan grinder. The staff are very friendly and make fun conversation. I definitely recommend! read more

Bristol isn't exactly deli central, but Grinders Keepers gets the job done! The bread is first rate, much better than what you'll find at the chain shops like Subway or D'Angelos. The lunch meats are fresh, the cheese is tasty, and Mom and Pop are as friendly as can be. The prices are reasonable. If you're looking for a fresh deli sandwich in Bristol, be sure to give Grinders Keepers a try! read more

The Best Grinder Period. Friendly family owned atmosphere. Great meat, freshly sliced. Excellent bread. Just remember to bring cash. But it is totally worth the trouble of going to an ATM first. Great place! Be sure to check it out. read more

While the owners are friendly, the quality of the cold cuts wasn't any better than Subway. They only take cash which is annoying in this day and age of debit cards. If you want a cheap grinder, Subway has this place beat. If you want a REAL grinder head to Nardelli's. read more

Bristol does not have many good options for restaurants or to grab a good sandwich. Plenty of chain restaurant choices but not much else. Grinders Keepers is a better alternative to the chain sub shops. Nothing spectacular here just quality sandwiches for a fair price. Made from fresh sliced to order meats not pre packaged turkey based nonsense like you get at some of the so called "fresh" chains. I recall having their meatballs on something called the "pizza thing" in the past and it was a good option. It's also cash only. read more

I've been a customer of theirs for over 25 years now, I remember when they used to be next to the flower shop on Farmington Ave. This is my favorite grinder spot in Bristol. The owners are very welcoming; she is always calling people sweetie or honey, which is always great. They try to get to know all of their customers which is a great quality in a business. They do offer a coupon card, so when you order a certain number of grinders you get a free one, so make sure to ask for the card if they forget, which isn't that often. They are a cash only business, but that shouldn't stop you from getting this great food. Not to mention there is a Webster Bank in the Stop and Shop Plaza less than 1/4 of a mile from them if you're running low on cash. Normal price for a full 12" grinder is about $7+, salad prices range depending on what you want in it, but normally about $4-5+. As for the food, they aren't skimpy on the stuff in their grinders like most places are around here( i.e. Subway). I always order the chicken salad foot long with black olives and lettuce. It's is so creamy and delicious that you can't just stop at 1/2 a grinder. They slice their own deli meats and cheeses for their grinders and salads. The bread is soft with a little crunch on the outside and it's always fresh. I've also had their chopped salads, which are hard to screw up, but they always use the freshest veggies and toppings. You don't have to worry about getting those dark green, slimy pieces that you'll get at Burger King or store bought sandwiches and salads. And make sure to get the dressing on the side, the salads come in a metal container with a plastic top with the crimping sides, so you can always add as much as you want and shake it up if you want. Put it this way, if they wouldn't eat it, then they're not going to give it to their customers. They take as much care with your food as you would with your own food. And if you have a legitimate issue, make sure to say something to them. They are very nice and always want their customers to leave happy and full. read more

I'm not a big yelp reviewer, but I wanted to take the time to write about this local grinder shop. I have been going there for years and todays sandwich reminded me of why I keep going back. Today I had an Italian combo on a fresh roll, my usual and man was it good. The couple that owns the shop are the nicest people as well. They don't take cards, but they make a great grinder. Keep it up grinders keepers, see you soon. read more

This place blows away the competition. Their grinders are phenomenal. I love the roast beef with the works (no mayo). I get the same thing every time. The owners are awesome and are very friendly. I love stopping by to chat with them. Their bread comes from a well known bakery in town and it's amazing. Cash only, but who cares. Great food and good prices. read more

Not a bad sandwich and everything is fresh. But that's sandwich I ordered didn't have very much meat on it at all. There are a ton of great sandwich shops out there that load you up, you're better off finding one of those ... read more

Great homemade sandwich shop with a ton of options. This must be the original Mom and Pop style restaurant in the area. Cash only and since it's literally Mom and Pop making sandwiches for a ton of customers I recommend calling ahead with your order. Cash only is a little bit of a pain but the prices are not too bad so you shouldn't ever be without enough cash on hand. Easy to get to and when I showed up there was plenty of parking. Great place to go instead of one of the larger chain sandwich places! read more

These guys rock! Support the Mom and Pops Very dedicated team that makes deelish simple grinders, pasta salads, etc. Cozy dining/ sitting area or take out! read more

Grinders Keepers is better than Subway or any chain sandwich shop around. The bread comes from a well known local bakery, the menu ranges from any kind of cold cut to hot sandwiches like steak & cheese, prices can't be beat and the owners work so hard to make sure that everyone who comes in is satisfied. They're always so friendly and it's obvious the place is their pride and joy- for obvious reasons :-) I started going here over 10 years ago and now it's so routine my weeks wouldn't feel complete without getting grinders here once or twice a week. And for the complaints about it being CASH only- it's so that they can keep their prices lower. (Plus, bright idea, maybe carrying cash around a little more often will actually prevent you from being the next victim of credit card fraud) Who knows though! Their food & prices seem worth the "inconvenience" to me! read more

I really love grinders, and this place hits the spot! I don't go all too often- but when I do, the friendly owners strike up conversation with me as if I have been their loyal customer for life :). The bread is really soft and delicious. Even though they take their sweet time to make your sandwich, you know it was made with love. They will even cut it in half and wrap the halves separately, just so it will fit in your work lunch box (how sweet)! I also love their frequent shopper card, where they will punch a hole in it for every sandwich you buy, and after the card is filled, you get a free grinder. Their prices are competitive with other shops in town. Just remember to bring cash, because they do not take cards. read more

I came here about a month ago with my boyfriend. I got the Italian combo and he got a tuna. Grinders were good but small. Not as big as I remembered them to be. Owners are very friendly and I always find it important to support small businesses. I just wish the sandwiches were larger. Cash only. read more

Been looking for a good grinder shop in Bristol - there is a decent one near my house but thought I would try this place. The grinder and price was decent but when they advertise that they produce OVERSTUFFED grinders, it is NOT true. There was barely any meat on my sandwich at all. Also, it is cash only, which is a pain for those who don't carry cash all the time. I will stick to the Italian shop near my house .... read more

Place was not bad, but not thrilled to say I want to come back, def. not a destination to todays standards - cash only, not very personable - just order , pay , eat - no true connection to the place; meats are cut to order, $8 for a large sandwich, not enough meat/cheese to justify price- although not bad, but not Blimpie's read more

Remember when you were a kid and you'd pretend to open up a store or lemonade stand? This place kinda reminds me of that in a good way... If you don't mind "CASH ONLY." I ordered a ham & cheese sandwich on a roll. While I waited, the woman talked quite a bit then spent some time explaining their combo meal system that was a little involved. Apparently, they're having trouble getting chips in uniform sized bags. While the sandwich wasn't overstuffed, there was still a sizeable amount of meat on that roll. Anyway, if you're looking for a sandwich shop and are bored with Subway... It wouldn't hurt to try this place out. read more

I was kind of disappointed in my steak and cheese sub. The food itself was tasty, but there was literally less than 1/4" of steak stuffed into a giant sub roll. Seemed like about 2oz of steak total. I only got the half sub, but presumably, if I had ordered the full sub, it would have been the same proportion of meat to bread. I was still hungry when I finished (first time I ever remember that happening after eating a steak & cheese). read more

Friendly service and great bread. No matter what I order it's always sliced fresh and tastes great. I especially like the roast beef and the hot cherry peppers always add a kick. Family owned you feel like your mom made your sandwich local very low key deli sandwiches. read more

I'm glad to have a place like this in my new neighborhood. I just tried it and thought my sandwich was great, I'll definitely be coming back often read more

This place was horrible, tiny grinders toasted in a toaster oven. Place is dirty and over priced. I will never go there again. The food wasn't even palatable and I had to add my own additional toppings at home because they barely put anything on it. read more

There prices are always off. My wife and I order our grinders there from time to time and its always the same thing. They always seem to tell you one price over the phone, but when you get there, its always $4-$5 more. There policy of "cash only", saves them tons of money, so you would expect there advertisement of over stuffed grinders to be true.. But in fact, not even close. After you eat one of there "whole" grinders, you'll definitely get hungry again after about an hour. My wife now refuses to go in because of the gentlemen (owner) at the counter always gives an attitude and doesn't know how to treat there customers. I don't appreciate anyone talking down to my wife.. especially since shes so nice to everyone. Bottom Line. Grinders are less than par... False advertising of being "over stuffed".. Cash only, what a pain --- especially when you arrive and they raise there price by $5. Being hungry again after an hour... Need I say more? There's better grinder shops that offer you way more for your money without the attitude and mistreatment. Greedy Grinder Shop............ read more

Small sandwich shop, fairly clean but very outdated. The problem I had with the place is that he didn't wash his hands and made my sandwich without any gloves on. I absolutely could not eat the sandwich not because I thought he was dirty, but because I didn't want to get sick. I ended up throwing out the sandwich and going to a great Italian Deli in Waterbury (Dom & Emilio's at 835 Wolcott Street) where the guy did wash his hands and wore gloves, plus the sandwich was awesome. read more

Best chicken salad sandwich ever. I consider myself a chicken salad snob and am always in search of the perfect chicken salad. I have found this in two places- Windsor, CT and Lake George, NY. The Pickle Deli in Windsor, CT very sadly had a fire and was shut down and Lake George, NY is far to travel for a sandwich. The hardroll was perfect and the lettuce and tomato fresh. I would highly recommend this shop for a quick bite to eat for lunch. read more