Best fried rice ever! It tasted great and was full of fresh vegetables cooked to perfection- even…read morehad a gluten free option, which I chose.

Chef Rick prepared an amazing meal for our party of 75. He was wonderful to work with. He created a…read morethoughtful menu that his team perfectly executed. As always the food was delicious! We have worked with several caterers and this was the best experience by far. We will absolutely use him for future events!

10/10 spot! Right on the main road and such a cute cozy location with a nice view of the water!…read moreCharlie's sea dog and lobster bisque was exceptional along with the fried chicken sandwich! Before leaving we were talked in the desserts made in house just like everything else, cornbread and chocolate chip cookies did not dissapoint! The staff is very friendly and chatted with us a bit, you can definitely tell they take pride in the food and business. Will be back and cannot wait :)

The food was very good the plate was appetizing, but the woman cooking kept playing with the hair…read moreand putting it behind her ear it's more of a self-service place not what I expected

Such a solid stop went on the go! I typically stop by here for a lunch sandwich and I'm super…read moresurprised by how fantastic their breakfast sandwiches are. I ordered egg and cheese with roasted red peppers. The eggs were fluffy and delicious! The roasted peppers added a ton of flavor but layered so they didn't soak the freshly baked roll. I will definitely be back to this small business for a quick on the go breakfast again. They have amazing chicken sandwiches, hand made meatballs and tons of other goodies. Stop by if you are in the area!

Great sando place, easy to hit if you're headed to hammo. Sal's employees were all friendly and…read morefood was prepped quickly even though it was lunch time. You can tell that there's a lot of locals who come here which is all ya need to know about a solid deli. I'll be back to try some cutlets.

Delicious meatball sandwich, chicken Parmesan and carrot cake. Very nice service. We ate at one of…read morethe two tables and plan to get a meal to go.

Great place to get a sandwich for a hike at Chatfield Hollow. I also like the desserts from the…read moreBronx like the limoncello cheesecake- amazing! Phan and Hung put a lot of love and energy into the market and it shows. The grab-and-go meals are homemade and my favorites are the Pho Soup, chicken salad and stuffed cabbage.

I had gotten a roast beef sandwich and it was loaded so much I could only eat half of it, plus with…read moreeverything that we had bought we spent maybe 50 between two sandwiches, two soups, a half gallon of cider. Prices are always so good in there even for their meats! And never have to worry about them being fresh or not

Lunchtime is busy there. Ordered the ham grinder for $5.49. Comes with a fresh pickle wedge. Good…read morevalue for the price. They also have fresh soups and chili.

amazing bagel sandwiches - the coffee was ok - it was a little watery and slightly bitter - service…read morewas great

Cohen's is a local much-loved bagel bakery. The staff is courteous, well intentioned, but would…read morebenefit from standardization. I lived in NYC for many years and love bagels. A fresh bagel, toasted with plain cream cheese, lox, a thin slice of fresh tomato and red onion, and a few capers is my gold standard. Cohen' tries and comes close. The bagels are a bit bready, but the best I've found in CT. The store is clean, well-run, and has an impressive variety. I'll be back.

Someone just brought me a sandwich from this place. It had turkey, cucumber, avocado, pepper Jack…read moreand some kind of Greek yogurt spread. It was one of the best sandwiches I've eaten in recent memory.

This place is amazing…read more I just happened to be driving passed and it looked cute so I wanted to stop. You know those little rustic structures get me. Thank goodness I did. I got one kung po chicken meatball just because I had to try it. Absolutely delicious. Then I get the house roast beef panini. Damn man. Arugula, roast beef cooked to perfection. A little drippy. Carmslized onions. Blue cheese. If I lived out here this would be my spot. Put a fork in me I'm done.

Stopped here on our way to RI. Delicious fresh sammies, friendly staff. Highly recommend!read more

Simply the best for breakfast or lunch!! The focaccia bread is the perfect choice for sandwiches!…read more check out their daily special menu!

This is my second October I have come to spend a week in Essex. The first time I was there I never…read moremade a stop into Olive Oyl's. This year I have come to realize the bad decision I made last year by not stopping in. This place is perfectly located in an old service station in a beautiful little village setting with small businesses up and down both sides of the street. The people are so friendly and welcoming and guide you through making your food choices. I got stuck ordering the same sandwich all week lol. If I lived here I would have a standing order for that sandwich every day for lunch. Can't wait to go back next October.

First time at Olive Oyl's and there's a lot going on here! Seems to be an exceptionally well run…read morebusiness. We all had egg sandwiches to go (two wraps and two traditional) and enjoyed them. Iced tea was good. Service was very good. The store has a lot of interesting items, especially if you like nostalgic candies. Decor was very charming. There's a deli case that might be great for lunch and I didn't read the menus on the walls. Sandwiches are made fresh and they appear to either have a bakery or a relationship with one as there were quite a few pastries that looked creative and fresh. It takes some time to make the food so my recommendation is to call them ahead of time so it is ready when you arrive. There are a few tables inside and a few more outside so there is seating. If you read my reviews you might know that the highest I give on a first visit is 4 stars. If I go back and the place is excellent again I raise it to 5. This is so that a place that is consistently the best of the best (vs a one time great experience) gets 5 stars over a place that just does it once. Olive Oyl's would definitely be eligible for a 5th star and I'm virtually certain to give it to them on the next visit. It was such a perfect combination of choices, quality, service and ambiance! We've been coming to Essex for so many years and always passed this place by for no reason in particular. Now I think we will visit every time we're in town!

The only compaint, lumpy mashed potatoes. The potatoes need to be boiled a little longer…read more Otherwise food is great!

We have been buying from PV since they started and it keeps being a great place to get dinner. The…read morestuff shells were better than most Italian restaurants around here . The Gorgonzola salad is always a favorite. The garlic bread is wonderful. It is a great place for seniors to get a meal. Tom