Kelly's Cone Connection

Stopped at this place on our way up to Vermont because it was right off the route. We both got…read moresandwiches. A chicken parm and then just a cold turkey sandwich. Both were very delicious and hit the spot. I really liked the bread they used and the sandwiches were a great size. Would definitely stop here again if I was in the area!

Great fresh ingredients. Creative tasty specials everyday. Delicious sides in the fridge. And I am…read moreabsolutely addicted to their lavender lemonade! Friendly staff. I highly recommend Stellatos.

Coffee station.

Bacon egg no cheese

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Sodas, or any type of drink, snacks and small bakery products.

Tastebuds Deli

3.8(39 reviews)

2.0 mi

What an awesome little place with great big flavors! Was it busy so I got right in ordered my food…read moreand was out within minutes of ordering!! The sub i got (honey turkey) was absolutely amazing, thanks for a great meal, hopefully I'll be back soon!

Stopped here for a quick sandwich on a busy day and they have soooo many good specials and menu…read moreitems here. The Mel's Chicken Sandwich has crispy and flavorful chicken cutlet and the roll was crunchy and fresh! I really loved this sandwich, it's simple and delicious and it doesn't get better than that. It's giving deli x mexican fusion - they had burrito bowls, tostadas, burritos and more! Looking forward to trying more.

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Cookie platter

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Sausage & Peppers

Munchies

4.7(84 reviews)

5.2 mi

Popped into this spot just wondering around state street. The woman behind the counter was so nice…read more It's a nice spot to grab a good sandwich really quick. Definitely a grab&go situation. Now the sandwich: WOW I planned to enjoy half of it then and the other half later. Didn't go as planned. Sandwich was loaded with protein but was so light, whatever bread they used isn't very dense. Enjoyable!

I've only been here once, but it was tremendous. I ordered the Canadian Tux and it was out of this…read moreworld. However, I found their Garden Bae to be a little off putting. If I had to write a gripe down, I'd say there wasn't quite enough meat in my sandwich. I was still hungry when I finished it, and when Im spending $15+ on a sandwich, I expect to be full.

El Guapo Sub

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Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market

4.2(169 reviews)

1.4 mi

The best ricotta for all my Italian dishes! Excellent…read moreassortment for charcuterie boards, love the little meat counter where they weigh your choices and wrap in white butcher paper! Fresh bread, meals to go, authentic Italian assortment of anything your heart desires! Excellent service!

This is a review of Liuzzi Ricotta cheese (made in Hamden, CT) - not of the retail shop. I get…read morethis cheese at my local Italian specialty food market in PA. It is smooth, creamy and fresh-tasting and so good alone or in many Italian dishes. I love it.

Ham and Provolone

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Ray and Mike's Dairy & Deli

4.1(209 reviews)

1.1 mi

Best grinders in the area. Not skimpy at all on the meats. I highly recommend " The Riot" sandwich…read moreor grinder. Steak and cheese, buffalo chicken, bacon and Mac and cheese all in one sandwich. Amazing. Do yourself a favor and check them out

Ray and Mike's is a popular takeout Deli and Market in Hamden. They're perhaps best known in Foodie…read moreCircles for their cheesesteaks and other hot sandwiches. There's good reason for that. The steak is high quality and up there with the best places out there. It has a coarser texture. The melted cheese is well integrated with the steak. I'd like to see the grilled veggies better integrated into the mix though. They tend to be a bit separate on the sandwich. Also, the Chicken Chipotle Steak is even better than the Cheesesteak. It's so flavorful. I've had a bunch of things I like from Ray and Mike's. They're open early and have a good breakfast sandwich made to order. Their house roast turkey is good and has become a favorite of my wife. The one thing I think could be improved is the Italian combo sandwich and/or cold grinder construction in general. The meat could be cut a bit thinner on the Italian Combo, but it's quality meat. And they could construct cold grinders in a way I'd enjoy more. The grinder roll is cut open on one side and closed on the other. They first add all the veggie toppings and condiments and then they put folded over deli toppings on top of that. The result is that it's difficult to take bites that have both meat and toppings. If they added the meat first and wrapped it around the inside of the bread, and then added the veggies, you'd get a better distribution of the ingredients when you bite. There's no inside seating, but there are a few tables outside. The deli is really designed to be functional. So the decor isn't a selling point. Service has always been friendly. I recommend Ray and Mike's, but I'd recommend going with the cheesesteaks or Chipotle Chicken Steak or another hot sandwich, over something like the Italian Combo grinder. 4.25 Stars

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Antonio's Rt 5 Sub Shop

4.1(104 reviews)

3.6 mi

We came here for a late lunch on Mother's Day. The serving sizes are very large. It was hard to get…read morepictures without people already eating. Lol . Everyone that had the Pizza thought it was a very good. Side of french fries was very large. Two kids devoured it by the time I got to take a picture. My mother had this spaghetti and meatballs and liked it a lot. She enjoyed the meatballs himself as they had a lot of flavor and she could see the ingredients inside such as parsley and garlic. My sister enjoyed her angel hair and Alfredo sauce as well as they both enjoyed the soup. Super salad comes with your dinner and as you can see, the soup was very large. My husband had a house salad, and he added blackened shrimp, which came with a good amount of shrimp, avocado, raisins, and almonds. He liked the salad very much. I ordered a special the gnocchi with marinara sauce, and burrata . Overall, the sauce was very good, but I disliked how much sauce was given. For me, I felt like it was too much sauce and my pasta was swimming in it. I would request less sauce the next time I go. Overall, the price was not bad at all. We all enjoy our meal and every single one of us brought food home. Oh, on the sidenote, a good amount of their soups are made vegetarian. This is difficult to find so if you are looking for a vegetarian soup, they told me the escarole and beans, pasta, , pasta fagiol and the lentils were all done.

What a great local spot. Really good food, great prices, friendly service, and very clean... what…read moremore could you want? You order at the counter and then go sit down if you are dining in... after that, there is a server who brings you your food, any condiments you need, or to go containers. It was sort of like modified table service. My Chicken Philly was outstanding. I think next time I want to try it in a wrap because it was so big that I couldn't finish it all! My son got the buffalo chicken wrap which he said was excellent as well. Definitely get a side of fries. Not only were they crispy to perfection, but it was an enormous serving. Plenty for two people to share. They have their own dedicated convenient parking. We will definitely go back!

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Crazy Toast House

4.4(73 reviews)

2.3 mi

I had a hankering for a reuben and decided to give this place a whirl. I'm really glad I did!…read more The staff were very pleasant, the atmosphere was quiet and the food was really good. I will be coming back here for sure!

My husband and I were looking for a new place to try in North Haven for brunch, and this restaurant…read moresounded interesting. The menu is good sized and offers something for everybody. The decor is simple and cute. Our waitress was very friendly and full of pep. I decided to order the turkey wrap, while my husband opted for the breakfast combo. My sandwich was so tasty and the fries were perfectly seasoned and crunchy! My husband said his meal was very good, especially the fluffy pancakes, which I had to try a bite of. We both left this establishment full and happy, we shall return!

Crazy Steak & Egg Quesadilla

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Moon Rise Cafe

4.2(138 reviews)

2.0 mi

We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome

#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

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Chicken bacon ranch panini and maple latte

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Moonrise Latte ($5)

Caseus Provisions

4.9(60 reviews)

6.2 mi

I have been a very long time fan of Caseus, but prior to today, my only experiences with them had…read morebeen from their truck. I have heard incredible things about the vibe and experience of actually going to their shop from many close friends, all fellow foodies, some which are even friends with the Caseus team. With their raves and my existing love for their grilled cheeses off the truck, my expectations could not have higher. I even held off my visit for just the right time so that I was in a good mindset to take it all in properly! Somehow, I'd say my expectations were surpassed. Upon entering the shop, I was immediately warmly welcomed. Very comfortable vibe. They have lots of provisions (justifying their name), including sauces, condiments, and more. They have a refrigerated case with house made desserts and a variety of cheeses, as well as an additional case of more specialty cheeses. Their menu has many brilliant grilled cheese creations, the option to build your own or customize any of theirs with additional toppings, and a rotating special. I have been thinking hard about what I would order when I finally made it in, and I still struggled. Luckily, the person helping me was super passionate, sweet and happy to help and offer information. They described their top picks, one of which was one of my top contenders, so that was the winner. The Berries & Creme. It is their classic grilled cheese with the addition of Brie and house made blueberry compote. I believe all of their grilled cheeses have the classic (their house blend of cheeses) as the base. I am not a Brie fan, at all. I wanted to give it a shot, and knew that there was not a better place to do that than Caseus. I can't rave enough about the person helping me. They assured me that it was balanced and not overpowering how they incorporated it in, so I was excited to give it a go. No experience with Caseus would be complete without their tomato soup. The 8 ounce cup is the perfect accompaniment, and just the right amount to both dip and have a little extra to savor on its own. I browsed the shops pile they prepared my sandwich, and couldn't resist a bread pudding. They had 2 kinds today: sticky toffee and bananas foster. I was leaning bananas foster, but asked their preference anyway. Bananas foster it was! When my grilled cheese was perfectly melty and ready, I took my lunch to one of the tables outside to enjoy it fresh. There isn't any indoor seating, which I appreciate actually. Much better flow to the space that way. The grilled cheese was probably the best one yet. It may actually be the first time I haven't built my own. This was absolutely delicious. Perfect execution. Lots of extra cheese crispies around the edges. Plenty of butter without being excessively greasy, a major turnoff for me. I can't tolerate the mouthfeel either, so I was extremely impressed with how they prepared it. This is where you want to whip out the term "sandwich artist", because they are just that. They put so much care, thought and love into what they do and each and every sandwich they serve. Every customer and their sandwich is just as important as the next. The sandwiches are accompanied by grainy mustard and a couple of cornichons. I even get excited for that part! I use every bit of that cup. The tomato soup is perfectly creamy without being too rich or heavy. They let the deep, fresh tomato flavor shine. They cook it just enough so that it's a deep developed flavor but still bright. There is not better tomato or grilled cheese. I devoured it all, and still, upon arriving to my car, cracked open the bread pudding for a taste. I loved that it was extremely moist without being wet or overly saucy/sugary/caramely. It didn't read super heavy, while still being satisfyingly sweet. Plenty of nuts and banana. Soft, well saturated bread. It was perfect as far as I'm concerned. Really impressed. Caseus is all about perfect execution, or at least as close to perfect as it can possibly get. They are masters of their craft, and you just feel so much joy from both your interactions. With them and their incredibly tasty food. I am so thrilled I made it to the shop, and know that now I won't be able to stay away. Definitely check them out as soon as possible if you have not. They are an incredibly special staple of the CT food scene.

I stopped in the other day for a toasted cheese with tomato soup, which was delicious! I could…read moreonly eat about half of it so I took the rest home for dinner I added tomatoes and bacon to my sandwich, which was a little oily from the pesto despite my not being able to taste it. The place is cute, the stairs at the entrance are lethal, so take care going in and out. There is a small seating area in front and no lot, but room to park on the street. I poked around a bit while I waited for my order, the cheeses were unique and pricey as they are at every cheese shop I've visited, I may be back for some.

Menu as of april 2024

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The classic

Bread & Chocolate

4.0(135 reviews)

0.2 mi

The pastries and bread here are absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the olive oil ciabatta bread…read moreloaf, it's a treat to take home. The reuben is very very good as well, they do great sandwiches. Usually it's quite lively in here, and great for families. The service is nice and prompt.

For whatever reason anytime of year and whatever I order there is always a fly -- and this is…read moreinside. Therefore, never finish my food, plus their onion soup is not good at all, it's sweet and never served hot, overpriced for a small bowl of onions. Not very friendly staff and oddly every time also, she never hears or remembers supposedly something on mine or others orders i hear and claims she needs to charge separately, no receipts! I'm done with this place.

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French Toast with Eggs and caramel apple cider

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Jim W.

7 years ago

This is really the best ice cream you can get as far as I am concerned and it is a local family owned small business; the backbone of our country. The staff is very nice also. I would challenge any other ice cream parlor to a double blind tasting test. read more

John T.

7 years ago

The ice cream here is great and I'm never let done from all their different flavors. They also have monthly specials so you can save some money. read more

Ann O.

10 years ago

This is the best place for ice cream!! Ashley's has NOTHING on this place! Homemade and not too expensive! :D

Erica C.

163

7 years ago

Kelly's ice cream is to die for!! I have never met a flavor I didn't like! Award winning ice cream here.

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