I just discovered them... And I am obsessed. Now make no mistake mistake their prices are kinda high. However, the quality and the abundance on the sandwich is also high. I have ordered from them three times in the past month which for me being a frugal single parent(my children are all adult adults now) I would never spend what I spend now on a sandwich from them. However, it is well worth the price... Please believe. One thing one of my kids said to me years ago when he recognized that I was sacrificing my needs or wants for them... He told me to treat myself not to cheat myself. And every time I spend what I spend on a sandwich from them, I do not feel like I cheated myself. read more

Called an order in last minute this morning for a supervisors birthday at work, not only was the order ready fast, the customer service there is phenomenal! 10/10. Great pizza, great service. Will be using them regularly. read more

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After being closed for about 7-8 years, Maple Giant Grinder has reopened in the Hartford South End with the OG family running it, as opposed to the people running it at the time it closed. I was an MGG guy back in the day. Very good sandwiches. Good other options. Friendly service, but a multi-year closure warrants a fresh look. For starters, the renovated space is way nicer than I remember. Lots of wood. Modern feel. You're going to be impressed if you were an old customer. Service was very good and attentive. You feel a pride in the re-opening and the fact that the OG family is there means everything. I ordered an 8 inch Italian combo and a re-heated slice of pepperoni pizza. The slice was good. It's hard for a re-heated slice to really stand out though. They have a gorgeous brand new pizza oven and pizza menu btw. My Italian Combo was just like I remembered. Fresh cut ham and salami. Lots of veggie toppings like lettuce, tomato and hot peppers. Mayo. Salt and pepper. Oil and vinegar. Fresh bread. Very Good stuff. MGG is back! And I feel a little better about the world. 4.25 Stars read more

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Had business in Hartford Saturday morning and I figured I get lunch after. After doing a little research Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza seemed like a good idea. I wasn't wrong! I walked in around 11:30am and I was the only customer there. The owner Frank I believe his name was greeted me right away. I appreciated his high positive energy. Very pleasant to deal with. I was in the mood for a chicken parm grinder so I ordered a toasted half and some fries. The have a real nice large, well lit open and airy dining area if you want to eat there which I did. The fries came out first, piping hot and very tasty. Then the chicken parm grinder. I love to eat and a half is more than enough for me! Real good grinder all the way around......the sauce, peppers, cheese and of course the breaded chicken was awesome. Several folks came in to pick up to go orders, other than that I had the place to myself. After finishing up I was super full and Frank happily took my dishes from me. Can't ask for much more than that for a great experience. I'm happy I chose Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza. I'll definitely be back to try something else. Check them out you won't be disappointed. read more

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Fantastic grinders, just like I remember it! Fresh crispy thin cutlets and amazing sauce. Really can't be beat. I will be returning very soon! read more

Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Saw them on tic tok and finally pulled the trigger yo try them !! Ordered a med pizza half cheese half pepperoni and an order of chicken wings mild , well done. Well the pizza was surprisingly thin almost like a bar pie it was tasty and seemed to have quality toppings but the dough was super dry almost to the point of being a cracker (if you like such pies u will be happy)! As far as the wings they are small like I like the sauce was really good and the blue cheese dressing was decent but you could tell it wasn't quality chicken even though I ordered them crispy you just know it's not quality when the meat becomes the texture of dry wood pulp ! So all in all the meal was ok I'll have to try the grinders before I count them out read more

Maple Giant Grinder has now re opened in same location Same owners and a new look Also added a wood fired pizza oven read more

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We showed up at 5 pm on memorial day weekend with a party of 35 or so. We slid all the tables together and pretty much took over the whole place. 20 minutes after we arrived everyone had their food. The portios were huge and the food was great. The staff was extremely friendly and the hardest working employee was probably the owner. He went out of his way to make sure every order was complete. Thank you for such a great experience. read more

The grinders we got from here were insane... the kind of grinder that you want the other grinders to taste like. Plenty of quality meat, delicious bread toasted right, sliced provolone was a nice thickness , fresh toppings... home run. This thing haunted me from the fridge until I kept taking bites till it was gone. Insane grinders , you won't be disappointed. Great atmosphere too, staff was extremely pleasant. Worth every penny, read more

Fresh and delicious very clean and staff are very friendly best meatball and chicken cutlet grinders

So happy to see them back open and as good as ever like they never left. Highly recommend to anyone who has never been

The owner has done a beautiful job renovating the building. The Italian pizza oven is incredible. I was there Saturday at 9:30am. and the owner fried my chicken cutlets to order for my chicken Parmesan grinder and grinder was perfectly made. I will definitely be returning to try other items. Please be sure to check this location out. The owner is genuinely doing the right things. read more

We LOVE Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza! The pizza is some of the best in Connecticut for sure, but my absolute favorite items are the beef cutlet grinder and the eggplant grinder. Where else can you feed a family of four with one grinder that is so affordable and delicious? My family members are big fans!!! read more

Just awful. Here's a tip. If someone orders something you don't have, or if you run out of something. You don't just tell them "OK" then substitute the item without telling them! We ordered a pizza with hamburger. Apparently they don't have hamburger, so instead of telling us they just put on meatballs instead. We also ordered black olives which apparently they also do not have, so they out on whole greek olives, once again which we did not order. So literally a completely different pizza than we ordered. We had to throw it away. Ordered a greek salad that was supposed to have romaine and it was made with iceburg, they added cucumbers and green peppers which were not supposed to be in the salad. We literally got a completely different order than what we put in. read more

Just like they were years ago. I had a beef and chicken cutlet they were delicious. I had the beef first and the chicken the next day and was still awesome! read more

Welcome back Maple Giant Grinder! We missed you and your fabulous food. Frank the owner and son of the OG is awesome and continues to use the family recipes so the grinders are as good as I always remembered. Mom still comes by to help and greet the people that have been regular customers for years. Restaurant looks how was always remembered but with updates that enhance the atmosphere. read more

Amazing place to Eat! Highly recommend! Also part of Connecticut history! Love it! Super delicious food! read more

The value here is extraordinary. Half grinders run 7 or 8 bucks, and if you eat the entire thing you will be stuffed for the rest of the day. And how about getting a slice of pizza for just $1.50? If you're a big spender and want to spring for pepperoni, it will set you back $1.75 -not $1.75 extra, just $1.75 for the whole slice. The aptly named Maple Giant Grinder is a grinder -pizza - pasta place with very good food at rock bottom prices. For lunch today, we ordered a half meatball grinder, a half turkey grinder ($7.25 each) and an antipasto $8.75. My turkey grinder was excellent- a perfectly toasted nice soft roll, a big portion of fresh turkey, with lettuce, tomato, and melted provolone with a splash of oil and vinegar. Our salad was just as good- a huge cylinder of ham, cheese, turkey, pepperoni, and salami served over crisp fresh spring mix with tomatoes, onions and olives. I sampled a taste of the meatball and sauce, and they were fabulous! The only thing that was "off" was that a meatball grinder wasn't our first choice -chicken parm was. But they didn't have any chicken parm at 12:30 on a Saturday! The "half" grinders were so large we took half of the halves home, so we basically got 4 portions for about three and a half bucks each. That's a great value. If you're in the neighborhood, and want to have a nice lunch in a sweet neighborhood place, and not break the bank, you will make out very nicely here. read more

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Probably the best grinders in the South End. No bad choices on the menu here. Try the beef cutlet -- something you'll only find at old school Italian places like this one -- or the stuffed peppers with sauce. Don't be fooled by the "half" grinder which sounds small. It'll fill you up. The whole is big enough to share. Good, friendly service on top of the food. If you're taking it to go they always get you out the door with your food quickly. read more

Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Say you're in Hartford and you want a good grinder. You have Franklin Ave Giant Grinder, and you have Maple Giant. While they each have their fans and detractors (similar to the debate over New Haven pizza places), there is not enough of a difference in my mind to give either an edge. Maple has exactly what you would expect from a good Italian deli. There are a variety of grinder options, both hot and cold, with the usual offerings (chicken cutlet, eggplant, cold cuts, etc). A half sub is enough for lunch, and a full sub is a perfect size to be split between two people. The ingredients are fresh, and the tomato sauce has a great flavor to it. Price-wise, I believe it is slightly less expensive than Franklin (a dollar or two). There is a parking area with limited spaces. The service is always friendly and efficient. read more

What was I thinking? I ordered a whole grinder. I was very happy with my giant Italian combo. It was prepared just like you would expect, the ingredients were all spot on.. and of course lots of everything. I actually had them pack up the second half for me. It was that big. The guys were very nice too. I highly recommend this shop! read more

can anyone actually finish the "whole"? HUGE portions. I had the beef cutlet and it was really good, covered in a zesty sauce and smothered in provolone. I like that they have sodas from a local supplier, too. Service was great, parking was easy! read more

Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza - beef cutlet - Pizza Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

The meatball and spicy Italian sausage combo was amazing. Authentic Italian flavors , perfect rolls - everything was right on the money. They are very friendly and eager to customize your order just the way you like it. Also the building has been updated, so it is appealing and inviting. I give Maple a slight edge over Franklin or Corner due to the outstanding food, friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. read more

A great place for hungry folks who like true Italian food. The stuffed peppers are great... But really, so is everything else. My favorite thing about there grinders is that they put real big slices of bell peppers (if you request them) inside. Good prices and family run. They truly care whether you leave ther satisfied. It feels like eating at your mother's house. read more

Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

In Newton, MA we have mighty subs. They make some big subs. Maple giant grinders are really big. The large grinder really is enough to feed two people for $14. I for a chicken park sub that had a very large amount of chicken on it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty sub. The staff was also very courteous and friendly. read more

I love that the name of this place is "Giant Grinder." It's exactly that. A large is 16" for aprox $14 and omg sandwich heaven! Very good, sandwich for days man. The "mozzarella sticks" are actually a pretty big square of fried cheese for $3.00 per pop. If you're craving a grinder or sub this place wins in my book. read more

Good service in an old school atmosphere. I purchased a chicken cutlet grinder. The portion was generous, but the chicken lacked seasoning. I would be willing to try something different that doesn't require culinary skills like a ham or turkey grinder. read more

Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza - Chicken Cutlet with provolone, lettuce, and mayo. - Pizza Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Decent pricing for a decent half grinder. I paid $7.10 for a cold turkey grinder. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, etc. the bread was a little old but the sandwich meat was good! Lettuce fresh. I'd go back. Don't let the appearance scare you off lol. It's definitely and older spot. But they take credit/debit and cash. I was satisfied for a last minute lunch run. read more

Maple Giant Grinder & Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I was used to coworkers bringing group orders of Maple into the office, but now I live in Hartford and have time to patronize the actual establishment - and I'm glad I did. It's an utterly pleasant and welcoming place, with some of the friendliest staff I've found anywhere. It was a warm day, and there was no air-conditioning, but they had both doors open and the warm breeze blowing through just added to the feel. The meatball and sausage combo was as excellent as ever; as you would expect from anyplace with "Giant Grinder" in the name, the filling is generous, and the different textures and seasonings of the two meats work very well together. I told the clerk it was fantastic, who then communicated that to the older fellow in the back making the sandwiches. I couldn't be more pleased and will definitely be returning, perhaps for that $3 slab of fried mozzarella. Be still my heart valves! read more

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Best grinders in Hartford! Portions are HUGE and prices are very reasonable. You could buy a half grinder and eat half for lunch and save half for dinner. A whole is definitely enough for two people to share. The eggplant parm grinders here are delicious as well as the ham. They also have a variety of hot foods to choose from. I have had the lasagna and eggplant rollitini. Both delicious and again portions are large prices are good. Owner is extremely friendly. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and in the mood for a grinder. read more

The absolute best place for authentic Italian food. The grinders are huge, even for a half. There are ssoo big they sever half sandwiches cut in half. I say try the chicken, eggplant, or beef cuttlet. The beef cuttlet is the best I have ever had, glad my grandmother is not with us to hear me say that.. ha. There sauce is fantastic. I promise you won't leave hungry read more

This place does everything right, and the proprietors couldn't be nicer. Go to stop for their eggplant parm sub as we drive off of 91 on our way back to Brooklyn from New England. read more

This place had extremely fresh bread, delicious Capicola and generally nice sandwiches. Go get some!

Been coming in for lunch all week because my crew has been working next door. From day one this week the customer service has been terrible. Today I asked for my Stromboli to be heated up more because it was cold in the middle still. I was given an attitude over it, which in my eyes was uncalled for. It shouldn't be a problem. I'm a paying customer who wanted a hot sandwich. I will not be going back! Everyday going in for lunch nobody working there seems happy. Nobody smiles or engages in any small talk. It's not a welcoming place to eat. Extremely disappointed! read more

Joe P. I,ve frequented all the south end giant grinder shops since the early 70's. Since this place changed hands a few years ago the "giant" in the grinder has disappearedl back to Franklin Ave too much $$$ for downsized grinder! read more

Unbelievably delicious! The owner Michelle takes great pride in the food and for many reasons. I just had the best Italian Grinder i have ever had in my life. Definitely a shop to dine at with warm service. 5 stars from me :) read more

THE BEST GRINDERS IN THE WORLD!!!!!!' SO MUCH MEAT ON THEM. I don't really even like roast beef grinders but i LOVE them here

Delicious. Meatball grinder was outstanding. Greek salad was terrific. Portions are huge. The folks there are super-friendly; service was great. Worth the short trip from the highway. read more

The BEST eggplant grinders in Greater Hartford. Have been going there since I was a kid and I now have grown children of my own, who love Maple Giant just as much as I do! read more

Love Maple Giant! Have taken my family here for years. I won't even go to Nardellis because I personally think Maple Giant is better. Great portions, even better people! Great atmosphere and such bargain deal for what you get!! read more