When we travel to a new place, we always look to Yelp to find a good place to eat... then, we try…read moreit and leave our own review. This place was a real standout. It's a very small place... more like a bar but with outstanding food. The building itself is super cool and the vibe inside is great. The Southern BLT with a fried green tomato (this was great) ... also the arugala salad with goat cheese and other goodies was so good. The grinders were huge ( big enough to share) We were so happy we stopped here. Was the best lunch of our visit here ... and the folks were very friendly

I loved this place. Overall vibe was neat even though it was extremely random. I loved the fried…read moredeviled eggs, just wished for a larger portion--especially when sharing. The MacArthur sandwich was really good and different. Not too often you come across cold asparagus on a sandwich but I enjoyed it. Service was good, nothing special.

This was my first time trying Haven hot chicken and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered off the…read moretablet and may have ordered a bit too much as I was going based of the pictures I was seeing. The food was a great portion size and well worth the price in my opinion. Parking is a little inconvenient depending on what time of day you decide to go but luckily we found a spot right in-front of the restaurant. We decided to dine in and it took about 25 minutes to get our food granted we did order 3 meals. I personally did not mind the wait however ordering for pick up would be much easier. Inside of the restaurant was nicely cleaned and well lit. The mural on the wall was a very nice touch. Would definitely comeback again and try something new!

Best Fried Chicken Sandwich I have ever had ! It comes…read moreperfectly boxed and plenty of napkins. You can get it mild spice to hot, the Cole slaw along with the pickles is perfect. Will be going again in the future.

A great pizza experience with tasty (red & white) sangria. Their drink selection is extensive,…read morealong with their specialty pies! This is one restaurant I will take family or friends that are visiting Middletown for the first time!

Finally tried Mondo after hearing about it for years and found it to be average. Pizza was pretty…read morecarelessly thrown together and the cheese wasn't good quality (you can tell by how greasy a plain cheese pizza is). To be fair, they do offer better quality mozzarella and maybe it was an off night, but too many great pizza places around with better quality.

I Came here to grab a quick lunch. I ordered the number 13 . THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN. It has…read more Provolone, ham, prosciuttni, cappacuolo, salami & pepperoni on it. I got it Mikes way WITH ONIONS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, spices AND "Juice" The sandwich was delicious and fresh. Service here was fast and friendly too. Easy in and out. clean restaurant.

Great service and great customer service Employees are great…read moreAlways polite Very clean

Not sure if I'll be coming back here. My pumpkin coffee didn't have any pumpkin flavor. The eggs…read morewere visibly burnt. I do have to say the bagel itself tasted very good. The workers were also very nice.

The bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel with AMAZING! I have never had a sandwich with…read morescrambled egg (inconvenience at other places). The coffee was ok, the prices were a bit high for pretty much everything Atmosphere was great, relaxing clean "artsy" feeling to it. A mix between Panera and Barns & Noble

Huge portions, unfriendly service, and clean seating area…read more Ordered the falafel gyro with white and coriander sauces, as well as the pakora chips The portion size of the gyro was huge, and it was absolutely delicious. It was also very aesthetically appealing, and I was sorry I didn't snap a picture. The pakora chips were tasty, but reminded me of potato wedges more than South Asian style pakoras. If I were to go back, I would get the pakora chips, but they are definitely misleadingly labelled. Shah's appears to be more of a takeout spot than a dine-in restaurant, but the seating area and restroom were spotless. The establishment is also very conveniently located, and ample parking was available on a weekday evening, though I am unsure about weekends. The person who took our order and assembled the gyros was not very warm or welcoming, though they were efficient. At one point, I felt sorry for having intruded into the establishment. At a place where dine-in is an option, that should not be the case. Overall, I would get take-out from here if I'm in the city again (the food is reasonably priced) but do not plan to dine-in.

Shah's Halal Food is a chain of fast-casual Halal restaurants that launched in Queens, New York in…read more2005. It was founded by Afghan immigrant Ibrahim Mashriqi and his two business partners Shafiq "Shah" Mashriqi and Rahimullah Mashriqi. The business began with a simple food cart that would set up each day at the corner of 121st Street and Liberty Avenue in the Richmond Hill section of Queens. All of the food was prepared at home, using a small kitchen and a garage. The core menu items became their signature chicken and rice platters, gyros, chicken sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, hot wings, and burgers. Pretty soon they couldn't keep up with the supply and demand, and more food carts started popping up around Queens. As their popularity continued to grow, the brand shifted from food carts to brick & mortar restaurants. By 2016, Ibrahim's son Khalid Mashriqi took over as CEO of the company and took over all business operations. The company is a family affair, with nearly 60% of the corporate staff made up of members of the Mashriqi family. As of 2025, there are more than 90 Shah's locations in the U.S. and more than 150 worldwide. My family and I visited Shah's Middletown location this past summer while we were in the area. This location, the fifth Shah's to open in Connecticut, opened in September 2023. Mashriqi family members Rafi Mashriqi and Mohammad Mashriqi own and operate all of the Connecticut locations. My family and l had previously ordered food from the New Haven location and loved it. For this lunch occasion, my wife and I ordered and shared the "Chicken" and "Falafel" Salad Platters while our two sons shared a "Chicken Sandwich", "Chicken Nuggets" and "French Fries". As with our previous experience in New Haven, the food at the Middletown location was delicious! I also made sure to order a couple containers of Shah's famous "White Sauce" to take home. We plan on visiting Shah's locations again and again!

a unique, tasty experience :). I love I can grab prepared, good, whole food from the refrigerator…read moreor freezer to take home and eat on the days I don't feel like cooking.

This is a small deli and food service. The soups are delicious and a few of their dishes are great…read more Staff is very accommodating and nice to speak with. Try their salmon dishes! Great

We came in for a visit after moving away a few years ago…read more The business changed ownership The coffee is locally sourced Spacious enough for large parties

Stopped by this cool coffee shop in Downtown Middletown. I was really impressed about their coffee…read moreselections. I got a brew iced coffee and a raspberry chocolate iced coffee. Bother were fantastic! The raspberry coffee drinks had a nice unique flavor. The staff were super friendly, and the place has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Lots of pastries options too. I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was so good. Service was fast and pleasant. Definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee and a pastry.

Absolutely delicious pizza and calzones! All the ingredients were fresh and full of flavor. Can't…read morewait to try the rest of their menu!

Looking for Sicilian Pizza so headed over to Illiano's and entered to a display of many pizzas but…read moreonly one sicilian style. The array was amazing and the aroma enticing but rather overwhelming. You order at the counter and sit in a booth. Clean atmosphere but no ambiance at all. We ordered a whole pizza with meatballs and anchovies. It was gigantic and left us much to take home. Very good crust and flavor but the meatballs had been totally chopped up and just spread into the sauce. The garlic knots before were freshly baked but just okay. To be honest I will come back and get some of the other offerings as they looked delicious.

I find the husband and wife owners to be very helpful and genuine. They are a part of the…read morecommunity and you can be a part of it with them. The sandwiches are great! Awesome selection of food, snacks, drinks etc.

Very generous breakfast sandwiches that have 3 eggs! They have the usual breakfast meats and also…read moresome special ones like "pork roll" which is a Philly or NJ sliced deli meat. I got hashbrowns on my sandwich which was that shredded kind. Nice lady who cooks the food for you.