I have been a fan since the mid-70's. Vernon is the place to go, but I have very fond memories of…read morethe former Reins Deli in the Hartford Civic Center way back when for a late night snack or heavier refueling sandwich. Which brings me to my newly crowned favorite sandwich - Tongue On Rye; ask for the tip slices very lean. I even got a dependable guarantee from our server she'd provide an unforgettable tongue sandwich. In a comedic mood, I asked our server to not give me any lip! She doubled over giggling and said thank you for your honesty and THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I've been asked just Tongue with "No Lip." Despite the comedy and light hearted conversation the table for two was perfect Harry & Sally style! Watching the action, enjoying the lean tongue on rye with mustard an unforgettable delight.

Quality is still good, price and portion are askew…read more We came here as a quick sandwich bite on our way around the state. Service was good, and the ambiance is still lively. The still tastes good, with some exceptions. The frier oil seemed burnt, so the pickle chips we had just had that little bit of carbon taste on them. The pickle chips batter was very thick, and the mayo was the only respite. The sandwich, still tasty, seemed much smaller than normal, the meat still had good flavor, but the portion was lighter in comparison. The prices are also a bit high. The sandwich coming out to about 15 bucks. The bargain is very much gone now, and the portion is okay for a sandwich but pricy because of this shrinkage. Not shown are the overcooked onion rings. We returned those and the server promptly removed them from the bill. So really good customer service. I opted for a brownie for dessert, and the brownie was a disappointment. Too sugary, no flavor, gummy, and disappointingly small and thin. A detractor for sure. As a deli, it feels like it's on the decline. I know things are pricier now, but what you pay vs what you get doesn't match up. I'm hoping they pivot from this path, but right now it's no longer my go-to. It's still tasty, just pricy

We got the cranberry orange bread. Came home and made French toast with homemade cranberry orange…read morehoney butter. Delicious!!

My friend and I stopped by The Great Harvest Bread Company for a quick lunch. I had no idea this…read morewas a national chain, I have never heard of them before. This particular location is in a small shopping plaza in Vernon. The inside looks like an independent bakery. They have a huge assortment of breads, they can make sandwiches upon request or from the menu. Additionally they also make salads, cookies and coffee. I'll have to note, the two teenage girls working here weren't friendly, welcoming or capable of smiling, maybe they are new, but something needs to change. I got the Turkey Goddess sandwich on Wheat Seeded Bread. I also got an iced coffee. They serve Peet's coffee. This combo was only $13. This bread was very fresh, flavorful and covered in seeds. It was filled with tomato, onion, lettuce, Havarti cheese, avocado spread and turkey. It also came with a pickle, but it was way too salty for me. This sandwich was very filling, fresh and tasty. My friend got a similar one and she also enjoyed it.

The almond croissants are one of my favorite things in CT so far- and the bread is amazing! I'm so…read morehappy to have found this little place and can't wait to try everything. Also super sweet service.

I happened upon this quaint little bakery on my way for doughnuts for my girlfriends moms birthday…read more Decided to give them a go, and I must say it was a good stop! Going in I was greeted with a deli counter with pastries and the smell of fresh baked bread. The baker was curled up on a little rocking chair, cuddled in a blanket. Was the cutest thing I've seen, so had to pick up something. I opted for an assortment of pastries, letting the man behind the counter pick for me. I brought these home and had a little sampling with the girlfriend and the mom. Each one was flaky, almost to a fault due to the mess it made. filled with jams and preserves, sweet but not too sweet and varied enough to be uniquely tasty. All in all, not a bad little stop. Worth a try if you're in the area

Great, family run business who gives back to their community. Josh the owner is just a great human…read more We love to support local whenever we can. Items can be pricey, but you get what you pay for. Some of my favorites: oatmeal bread, blueberry pancake cupcakes, strawberry rolls, early riser rolls - to name a few. We also love their apple crumble pie, their pepperoni picnic bread, and their sugar cookie pie around the holidays! For me the coffee is hit or miss - sometimes it's amazing other times I don't love it ... maybe have to do with the syrups I choose to be honest. They currently have a bakery location in Ellington and an additional drive thru location down the road in Ellington, a location in Stafford, and will be opening in Hartford in 2026. You can also find them at the outdoor Ellington farmers markets on Saturdays. Highly recommend checking them out. Their staff are all beyond pleasant as well. Their locations or warm and inviting and they pay attention to detail.

Still pricy, still tasty…read more Gone a few more times over the year or so. It's a good bakery, stuff is always fresh and the flavors in each of their cupcakes, muffins, breads, and other misc bakery items is present and forward. They know that they are good, and charge accordingly. Given that there's no direct competition in a 10 mile radius (and I would argue even past that 10 mile radius the pickings are slim) the price is justifiable for the quality you get. As someone who treks a lot around the state, I find that there are many bakeries that do similar if not better items for comparable if not lower prices. But to ask someone to drive 30-60 minutes just to get something a couple bucks cheaper that's tastes about the same? It's a hard sale. I will say that Luanne's is the best in that area of the state, not including the small boutique places that are well off the beaten path. I still come here for the view and ambiance, but I don't order much of their food.

A delicious spot, conveniently located at a crossroads with friendly staff and tasty options.read more

Me and my girlfriend love this local gem! The food is always so good and beats out many restaurants…read morewe've been too, the omelets are massive and made with much love and care! The honey mustard chicken wrap is to die for, one of the best wraps I've ever had! The service is great! And the store has so much amazing local items and a good assortment of items you might need in a pinch if you forgot something during a big grocery store haul! They have it all! Can't recommend this place more easy 5 stars!!

For pizza in Vernon? Yes this is absolutely a 5 star pizza in Vernon. This is probably the best…read morepizza in Vernon (unless you're looking for Greek style which I hear they also have, but we didn't try yet...). We did try the regular NY style and some mozzarella wedges and I will definitely be back! The pizza was thin, but not floppy. Good amount of cheese and sauce. Reminded me of the pizza I had in college in NYC and westchester. It had good flavor. The mozz wedges were good, nice size, wish there was some more seasoning in the breadcrumbs but still they were good! Like the sauce. Gray experience overall. Next time I will try a different pizza and maybe some salad or a sandwich or pasta. The man working there was very nice, it was easy to order online. And $17 bucks for the large seemed reasonable. They do deliver within a 5 mile radius I think, which I didn't know so maybe we will do that next time. This place is definitely worth a try!

Best pizza in town , why? My wife (from Ny) rates Craft Pizza as her top three pizza restaurants…read morein Connecticut ; The pizza sauce tasted like fresh tomatoes & the crust was excellent!!

A fun little townie bar-- with decent food and prices to match!…read more I hadn't been in years but decided to pop in Saturday night. The bar was full & restaurant was fairly packed, as there was live music. It made for a reallly live time! Our service was excellent. We tried the beer & wings. The wings were decent - you can't split flavors which was a little disappointing but I'm happy we tried them. Overall we'd go back for the ambience & live music again!

We have been there several times and the service is not very good. The bartenders are grumpy and…read morethe waitresses aren't far behind.

Tired and hungry after a morning of pollinating American Chestnuts, I (and grassy boots) arrived at…read morePapa T's doorstep. They welcomed me to a booth. No side-eye! Ice Tea (unsweetened) and a Pastrami and Sauerkraut Quesadilla (where cultures collide) sure hit the spot! All around me, locals chatted about their sports team, the weather, and other news of the day. A police officer sat at the counter, where two local highway crew joined him for a "slice." Always a good sign when you happen across a community meeting place - with great food!!!

Quick stop on way to NH. extensive menu and hot pastrami grinder was insane! HUGE wedges of rice…read morecrispy treats and service was wonderful.

Best pizza I've had in a long time. We ordered two vegetarian pies: Mediterranean (with a garlic…read moreparmesan base, fresh baby spinach, red onion, feta, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, light mozzarella cheddar cheese mix and Italian herbs) and Premium Veggie (with onions, broccoli, spinach, garlic, eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, pizza sauce and mozzarella cheddar cheese mix). We got thin crust and extra cheese on both. The crust was lovely -- nicely thin and crispy with just enough heft to support the generous toppings, and enough bready goodness so it wasn't like eating a cracker. The toppings were all fresh, cut in perfect bite sizes, and not over-cooked. Cooley's Kitchen is a cute little place with friendly service. There were about 6-7 cozy booths for eating in. BYOB. Highly recommended!

While visiting my daughter and her family in Enfield, CT, we searched for a place to eat and do…read moretake out for our 3+ hour journey home. A quick search on Yelp brought us to this wonderful gem. Family owned and run by an experienced chef, the smells are amazing. Greeted by his daughters who handled the rest of the table service. Look at my picture! The pizza was amazing. Able to handle all the toppings and absolutely one of the best pizza's I have had in a very long time. I ate it for the next three meals. This place will be one of our regular stops when we come and visit or passing through

As a grocery store, I don't really feel like their prices are competitive. Big Y to me is the most…read moreoverpriced grocery store around. I spend at least 2x more when I go there vs another local grocery store. I do think they have great, often locally sourced produce and some great bakery and deli items .... meats usually pretty good too ... but more competitive pricing would be a great idea. However - the take out food area is awesome! So economically friendly and delicious. Our favorites are their party pizzas and 30" subs for parties - chicken bacon ranch pizza is amazing! I recently got their chicken tenders sub and it was outstanding. So much bang for your buck there ... I wish the grocery store itself would follow suit. Happy that they now have self check out at this location .... but wish you could type in your phone number when you don't have your big y card like most other stores with this feature allow.

If I could give no stars I would. I order a pizza. They tell me it will be ready in half an hour…read more The guy who takes the order even asks the other guy making pizza's how long it will take. So I go down to pick it up.....they said they didn't have an order....so im like no I called it in. A cheese pizza....then I said..... maybe I called the other big y by mistake but didn't have my phone to double check.....the guy who took the order sounded like the person on the phone i spoke to. So when I finally got home and checked the number.....it WAS the Ellington Big Y. So because they were behind they said there wasn't an order put in for the pizza. I'm so tired of this place. When you order a pizza you expect it to be ready when you get there....so I had to wait an additional 20 minutes while people waited to eat for this pizza I ordered. I finally put this in yelp because I have had other issues with customer service here as well....and it's basically very rude individuals who don't want to do their job. The last time I called their seafood department and they told me to HURRY UP AND GET THERE BEFORE THEY CLOSED. Otherwise I would be OUT OF LUCK to get my seafood cooked. Why do they bother to have departments cook or make food if people have to experience this GARBAGE? FROM NOW ON I WILL HAPPILY GO TO ANOTHER TOWN IF I NEED THEOR SERVICES! BUYER BEWARE!