Patty's Pantry

A bit off the beaten track, but we stopped by this deli on the way through Connecticut to grab…read morelunch. The guy behind the counter (maybe the owner/manager?) was friendly and efficient, and the two specials we ordered (turkey on rye melt and avocado panini) totally hit the spot. He was kind enough to give us three pickles for the three members of our party even though we only ordered two sandwiches. Seemed like a popular spot for lunch for local tradespeople and businesspeople, and the guy behind the counter greeted several folks by name during our visit. An authentic quality small-town eatery!

Great food. Good prices. Very friendly people. The food is fresh and prepared daily. One of the…read morebest delis in the area.

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Herb Chicken Noodle Soup

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Salad with cutlet

La Strega Italian Deli

4.1(27 reviews)

4.4 mi

I ordered ahead for pick up. Ordered a turkey cheese and bacon on a roll with their works…read more It was a small place, clean, and quiet. I was greeted by an employee or rang me out at their register. The sandwich came with a thick layer of turkey on it and honestly, i paid extra to add bacon and they literally only gave me a slice or two... they clearly shouldn't have skimped on it ...esp since this sandwich was a roll and it was 13 dollars. It was a delicious sandwich, but 13 dollars for a roll? I don't think I'd ever do that again.

Such a cute little deli! It was my first time there, I ordered ravioli and meatballs. I am super…read morepicky with meatballs, but these were tender, just right, and totally worth the price. The ravioli held their own, simple and comforting too. The vibe in the place is nice and I'll definitely visit again. They have some seats to eat in there with maybe chairs for 10 Or so people.

Inside

Roasted Turkey

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Inside

Mikee's Place

4.0(104 reviews)

3.3 mi

Love Mikee's! The owners and staff are super friendly and great. Perfect options (I love their…read moreturkey sandwich #7) and your sandwich is customizable. They have a kids menu as well! Plenty of drink + chip options. Food is always delicious and fresh.

Never again!!! Stopped by to get a California cheesesteak…read morethis a.m. Guy behind the counter didn't care just added some brown lettuce, photos attached Don't stop here for a cheesesteak or a grinder go to the mobile deli at 997 South Main St. they care and so does Hometown pizza they also make a great cheesesteak Fool me once

Another photo of the " fresh" brown lettuce

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Mikey's place in Southbury fresh brown lettuce 11 AM

Sonny's Grinders

4.8(47 reviews)

4.2 mi

Take out or eat-in, you're guaranteed to have a great meal! The staff puts alot of effort into…read morepacking up your meal to go which we appreciate. The chicken bento box with soup and the spicy tuna avocado roll traveled well! Always consistently a great meal, it's a two man operation and everything is prepared to order so there might be a wait but it's definitely worth it!

So I tried this place once by DoorDash and I didn't have the best experience but then I sort of…read moreblame myself because you don't maybe some dishes need to be fresh. So today went in person I ordered a coconut curry soup young man who waited on me very polite very helpful brought the soup to me. I was all taken back that it was in a cup and not a regular bowl, but after looking at their menu again I realize that sort of their vibe is to have everything like dish. The soup is very bland. It's definitely mean coconut and curry, but there's no depth to the flavor no five spices no ginger no garlic, fish saucer anything very bland could have used some salt no cumin's came with it. Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, nothing on the side no chili crisp no nothing I couldn't find any cilantro. I did find a one leaf of Thai basil and the onions in the soup were raw and pickled which on a banh mi that's delicious but in a soup it was a little strange so I don't know. Maybe I'll go back for a banh mi but I think I'm gonna pass on this place. However, it's very clean in there and the staff was nice and it looks like the people that like it really like it so maybe your taste are different from mine

Shrimp tempura & spicy salmon roll with vegetable dumplings!

Chicken Bento Box

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Steak Teriyaki Grinder

Noochie’s Deli & Cafe

4.1(89 reviews)

6.5 mi

Got the "Noochie" grinder and split it with my wife, the best grinder around here. Also got a…read morecontainer of their tortellini salad which was awesome. They also had pickled eggplant in a jar like my mom used to make so I had to buy that and also bought 3 of their giant meatballs for tomorrow's meal. Love, love stopping at this family owned deli they make me feel right at home. Thank you for everything.

Great deli, delicious sandwiches, the bartender/server was great. I'm not often in Waterbury but I…read morewould recommend to someone going through. We were going to just grab and go, ended up sitting in the dining room, we didn't realize it was all one place bc when I first walked in it seemed like a bar.

Bar

Mini cannolis best in the world

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DeRocco's Wiches Bagels and Brew

4.5(90 reviews)

4.8 mi

DeRocco's has made the move from its longtime neighborhood home in Naugatuck to a beautiful new…read morelocation in Middlebury, and I couldn't be happier for them. The new space is bright, welcoming, and much more accessible to people who may have never discovered this hidden gem before. While I wondered if something would be lost leaving that small neighborhood setting behind, it didn't take long to realize the opposite. The owners, the staff, and the loyal customers have all brought the same warmth and sense of family with them. It still feels like home. I'll admit, though, I was crushed when I learned that Taylor Ham didn't make the move to the new menu. If you read my older reviews, that's actually what brought me through their doors in the first place. It genuinely broke my heart. But loyalty goes both ways. I love this place, so instead of dwelling on what isn't there, I'm making my way through the menu looking for a new favorite. Today I tried the Jalapeño Whopper--bacon, grilled jalapeños, and cream cheese on an everything bagel. It was really good. I discovered that warm cream cheese just isn't my thing, but that's 100% on me, not the sandwich. I also ordered the Gootz: sausage, egg, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, and cherry peppers on a garlic bagel. Outstanding. I'd order that again without hesitation. I'm going to keep working my way through the menu in hopes of finding something that fills the Taylor Ham-sized hole in my heart. And even if I never do, I'll happily keep coming back for their outstanding bagels, incredible spreads, great food, and the feeling you get every time you walk through the door. And while their coffee service is a little different with the pots behind the counter, it's still fantastic. Some places serve breakfast. DeRocco's feels like home.

Consistent and always a great breakfast sandwich! Staff is fast and they have always been on point…read morewith my order. The space is large with a ton of seating. Check their Facebook page before you drive a distance to make sure they haven't sold out and are open!

Some if the dining area

Jalapeño whopper.

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The storefront

Main Street Deli

4.5(6 reviews)

3.0 mi

It's good I only come here once every other week (because this is also where I fill my car). The…read moresandwiches are a good value, especially the breakfast ones. I treat myself to one (or a lunch sandwich) when I fuel up. There's the usual gas station notions, potions and papers, which is sometimes convenient when I don't feel like making a special stop for one item. A good selection of coffees and other necessities. Always friendly people behind the counter.

I cannot believe it took me so long to write a review for these guys. This is an amazing deli and…read moreyou would never guess it because it is inside a gas station. The owners are wonderful people, the deli meats are sliced when you order, the rolls are amazing. The place is packed at lunch time for a very good reason, it is the best deli in town!

Cavallo's Italian Specialty Shoppe

4.6(46 reviews)

7.7 mi

The most adorable Italian Deli. This place was exactly what we were looking for when we pulled off…read moreroute 84 to grab lunch on our way from NJ to Maine. The Italian combo sandwich hit the spot but the best part was walking thru the kitchen to the restroom and seeing a Nonna cooking in the kitchen. Service was A+ and the prices were great too. A great find in Waterbury CT.

Every time I come here it gets better and better…read more If you're in the area and considering the fast casual/chains in the area that serve sandwiches, take 5 seconds to find this place. You'll thank me. I'm getting more brave and ordering custom combinations. They'll literally do anything possible to create your masterpiece. Terrific price and value for the money. Huge portion Wonderful people Phenomenal food

Seating area inside

Cavallo's - 1/2 Meatball Grinder - It's Killer!

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Outside deli

West Egg Bakery and Cafe

4.2(89 reviews)

3.0 mi

Very laid back place. You order at the front and then either find a seat outside or inside. I chose…read morean inside seat next to a window. I ordered an iced coffee with cinnamon and maple syrup. Also I got their breakfast tacos. Star of the show was absolutely the hot sauce that I added to my tacos. Service was great. Got my drink immediately and then got my tacos shortly after.

The (7) of us happened to all have the same day off so the family got together. Our first time at…read moreWest Egg in Woodbury. We were in on a Monday and they were quite busy. The seven of us had to squeeze in at a small table. West Egg is farm to table and felt quite healthy. My scrambled eggs, bacon, whole grain toast, and corned beef hash. Nothing seemed oily not even the bacon. The corned beef hash had a bit of a sweet taste to me. It looks like it had shredded carrot in it possibly. My husband's country fried chicken eggs Benedict was delicious. He found the spinach to be more bitter than hes used to. It was pricy for breakfast for three people, with drinks, and a side it was a bit over $70. So I may just go back by myself next time!

Counter

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Papa’s Main Street Deli

4.5(21 reviews)

2.9 mi

Recently discovered this gem and am so glad I did as they are right across the street from my…read moreparents apt. Ordered a couple of grinders to take on plane for lunch.. This was such a good decision as most restaurants in airports are closed, not to mention would have cost 3-4 times as much!! Living in CA I miss good quality grinders and knew this would be the last chance I had for awhile to indulge. I ordered the roast beef with provolone on garlic bread for my traveling companion and an italian combo for myself. The sandwiches were everything I could have hoped for!! Generous servings, tasty and authentic! The employees were friendly and personable. Can't wait to revisit on my next trip to Woodbury.

The BEST bacon, egg, and cheese! And the dude who owns the place is super nice. He gets his bagels…read morefrom Ami's in Waterbury. Not NYC, but pretty close. Grab an everything with a schmear. Dee-lish.

Breakfast menu

Ice cream! I'd have to eat it on the way home before it melted.

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From the fryer

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Paul S.

6 years ago

Sandwiches overpriced. I ordered a chicken sandwich and they must've somehow heard steak. But when they read the order back to me they said chicken... by the time I realized we d i was 25 min away. Couldn't eat it due to dietary restrictions, so 12 bucks down the drain. Even their sodas were expensive. This is the second time their food has been a letdown for me. The first time i tried their fried chicken and potatoes. Very super MEH. Like they sat there under the heat lamp for a couple days. Never again. Sorry, I love supporting local businesses. But not this one anymore. read more

Becky M.

4 years ago

I don't understand how a business that's been open for so many years has this many bad reviews. I guess people only post about the negatives and don't post the good stuff that often. I love this place read more

blood c.

3 years ago

Racist. Doesn't have clean water when cleaning chicken. Doesn't let p.o.c work there. Called me a rude name and hurt my childrens feelings.

Lewis A.

4 years ago

Love it here. Good is always great. Awesome beer selection as well. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

Paul H.

314

14 years ago

This is the classic CT pantry. Check it out.

Jaqueline S.

6 years ago

love their food . love the friendly staff

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