I have lived in Manchester for a very long time, yet this is my first time visiting The Firestone…read more I don't know what took me so long to try this place. It's a painting, an arts and craft, a bakery, and a coffee shop. Great place for friends to get together and spend quality time, with great refreshment. They make their own bread, Cheddar scallion scones, chocolate chip cookies, sandwiches, and many other items. My favorites are the different coffees and teas. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, both with the food service and the arts. What a gem to have on Main Street.

Surprisingly good food in a pottery painting place…read more Been meaning to review this place for a while. Each time I'd go in, see no one around, then left. This last attempt, there was a bunch of staff around so I got the full experience. The staff were very friendly and informative. They explained the pottery painting side of things to anyone painting a piece. They had a wealth of knowledge in that regard, explaining how to get the best results for each medium. I wasn't here for the pottery, I was here for the food. So they sat at a 4 top and let me go up to the cafe to order. The menu is basic, egg sandwiches, avocado toast, French toast, coffees and lattes. Some fresh baked pastries available but mostly simple dishes. I opted for their French toast latte and an egg sandwiches with bacon. Also got a cinnamon roll that was baked that morning. Food came out after a few minutes. Not speedy but not slow. Took some pics and dug in. There's a fundamental rule that I follow when reviewing. "The flavors on the description need to match the flavors of the dish." There's sandwich did this exemplary. The garlic aoli had a strong but slightly acidic bite to it, which helped the arugula's bitterness. The egg was fluffy, the tomato grilled and salted, and the bacon perfectly crispy. The soft home made bread was almost too soft, compressing down to nothing after each bite. If anything, the bread could've been grilled to give it a bit more structure. But besides that gripe, it's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The latte, that's what took the star off. The coffee is giv beans, so a good quality product. The problem was it was extremely, overbearingly bitter. With a French toast latte, you'd expect the sweet to counteract the bitter. But nope, the sweet came from the cold foam and the concentrated coffee at the base led to straight sips of cringingly bitter coffee. After mixing the cold foam into the coffee, it became more bearable. But the damage was done by that point, and my pallet was shot. Had to dump most of the coffee. Overall, it's a neat place to go to. It's rare to have activities along with good food, and the staff there make the experience great. Not too much a fan of the specialty coffee, but the food is well worth the price. A solid food choice for Main Street.

Question....if you have something listed as a pizza topping and someone asks to have that topping…read moreput on a grinder, how can you say "we can't do that" ? No reason as to why. I order the same grinder at multiple other places and no one has EVER said we can't do that. By the way...the topping is pineapple. Guess I'll just be ordering from an establishment that is accommodating. So.... after waiting an hour I got my grinder...without pineapple. It was supposed to be chicken cutlet cheese bacon and bbq sauce only! This is what I got!!

I miss you guys so much. We moved to NC 6 years ago and one food I always think about is your egg…read moreand peppers grinder. I made sure to come a few times before we left. I wish you could ship me a box. Love y'all and hope the family is well. Miss talking to you brothers.

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

Just consistently awesome. What more is there to say? My family loves this spot. You should try it!!read more

Ordered a a corned beef Rueben on Friday April 24, 2026, terrible. The wet cole slaw leaked all…read moreinto the sandwich making it soggy and a wasted of $14. Very disappointed.

My son loves their French fries. They are made to order so it's always fresh here at Charley's…read more When we're in the area we stop in and grab him a regular fries for $3 which if you know is cheaper than a large fry at McDonald's or Burger King.

Since Charleys is a chain my traditional four-star rule applies I'm going to give this place 4 1/2…read more For 'mall food court food' they do it as well as any other Charleys I've tried and the quality and service is on-point. Places like this give the brand a good name. As is usual for most of the food court places they lure you in with the samples. Most times if I'm undecided that little piece of chicken teriyaki sandwich will make up my mind for me (ok, twist my arm). While I'll usually go for that particular sandwich, my most recent visit was for the 'Old School' Philly Cheesesteak (with the cheese whiz) Having eaten here dozens of times I've never gotten a bad meal here. The chicken teriyaki is particularly good but they do everything they offer well. Ingredients are fresh and prepared to order right in front of you so you know what you're getting. Not saying I've never had someone make a mistake and it's usually when they're very busy they get it right more often than not. I'm not a 'fries' person but the options they offer are very good as well. The old school cheesesteak was not really like a lot of others I've had (including ones in Philly) but it is very good. It's a nice changeup from the regular versions they have which are all very good as well. The menu is limited but there's enough variety on it that I could eat here more than once a week. Good food, good service, 4 1/2 stars!

I just have to give this crew credit... I was there the day a new sandwich debuted -- the hot…read moreItalian sandwich. Everyone was coming in with a coupon, so yes, things were a little chaotic at lunchtime. But the staff kept smiling despite extremely difficult customers like the one who complained about their sandwich and had them remake it 3x. So in all the chaos, I was mistakenly handed the wrong sandwich. When I realized the mistake, they quickly remade it without any attitude. I just think they deserve kudos because they were working hard and doing their best! C'mon, people, it's just a sandwich! Be kind to the workers. It's not that serious.

love their subs! fresh and good service. People were friendly and attentive. Received free Giant…read morewith the app

Great local grocer! Perfect alternative to the larger stores and stocks the same staple items. The…read moretakeout deli has great options for sandwiches and the staff are extremely helpful and patient.

Quick stop on a Saturday morning right after Halloween. Busy, especially the deli counter. I…read moreordered a bagel sandwich that was generously packed and stacked. Clean store, on the pricey side .

I wish I had thought to take pictures of the grinders we ordered Thursday night- but they were…read moregobbled down so fast. I had the steak and cheese and it was the best grinder I've had. Hands down. My mother-in-law had the BBQ Chicken grinder and my husband the meatball sub. Their food is consistently good- but what really makes Andi's stand out is their customer service. We pulled into the lot seconds before the delivery driver did. He welcomed us with ... hi. It's great to see you again. We walked in to the cleanest pizzeria I have been in some time. Well decorated, warm, clean and inviting. Again we were greeted warmly and thanked for our business and we devoured those subs as soon as we got home.

We love coming to this joint. The service is always incredible with such friendly employees…read more The food is always fresh tasting and great portion sizes for the money .

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.

Pizza Castle - Manchester's #1 in Our Book…read more After five years of living in Manchester and trying just about every pizza spot in town, Pizza Castle has officially claimed the number one spot for our family. Their creativity, consistency, and flavor are unmatched. Their Butter Chicken Pizza is truly something special -- rich, flavorful, and unlike anything we've ever had at a pizza shop. The taste and uniqueness alone make it worth the visit. And you absolutely cannot leave out their Alfredo Chicken & Broccoli Pizza. Creamy, perfectly seasoned, and always cooked just right, it's become one of our go‑to favorites. From quality ingredients to memorable flavors, Pizza Castle continues to impress us every single time. If you're in Manchester and haven't tried them yet, you're missing out on the best.

Ordered here via meal delivery app, had a discount code so price was relatively low. Got the pizza…read moreand a chocolate chip cookie. Delivery was about an hour, not any fault of the restaurant. The pizza was still warm and flavor was very much butter chicken. Chicken was tender, sauce was plentiful, cheese was there but underwhelming. Crust was light but felt pre-made. The cookie was a brick of chocolate chip cookie dough baked in a pan. Not bad, but kinda underwhelming as a dessert. For the price, it was a pretty good representation of Indian pizza fusion. I will try other items from the menu, but I hope their other fusion options match the attention this pizza had. It feels like they cut some corners, but it's still well executed. The price is reasonable, and the food is good.