Best experience I've ever had! I was that asshole customer that failed to plan for his dinner before a show at the Webster. I had no time and was oooking for them to make up for my mistake! I ordered a wagyu sandwich, and then realized I had no time to wait. I told the owner to cancel my order and keep my money. And I left the business toward my show. I was called back a block away and the other customer offered his wife's sammich to me. The same sammich! This isn't only a review of the food and service of this place, but a review of the customer base! This guy offered his wife's food to me for my pleasure. I'll eat at this place every day! Good food, good service, and great clientelle read more

Off rip, the service was friendly and accommodating. Orders are placed through the kiosk and there is no seating. I opted for the wagyu chopped cheese and a blue velvet cake slice. The quality of the meat was great and the veggies were fresh, the sandwich just didn't taste like anything. I'm from NY (we gettttttt it lol) so I was expecting a chopped cheese that would remind me of the ones there. The slice of cake was good but from my understanding, it's premade so I'd hope so lol. I'm not sure how I feel about this spot just yet, I'll have to try them out again. read more

Ramona's Chopped Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Maybe you've had a Chopped Cheese Sandwich. But I bet you haven't had a Wagyu one. Ramona's Chopped Cheese just opened in Hartford near The Webster Theater. A Chopped Cheese is similar to a cheesesteak, but it's made with an uncooked beef patty that is chopped and grilled, usually with onions and peppers. I've heard the traditional cheese is a smooth melting American, which is what I had along with lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup and mayo. I added banana peppers when I ordered, but I didn't notice those. Grill Pro Antoine tells me they have a secret bread hook up from the Bronx. The bread is like a long medium crusty grinder roll. It held everything together well. In addition to Wagyu, they have a range of fancier patties like ground Filet, Strip and Ribeye and Porterhouse. They also have less expensive cuts like sirloin. And non-red meat as well. My Wagyu Chopped Cheese was delicious. The meat was tender and well flavored with the melty cheese, ketchup and mayo. I liked the lettuce and tomato for that texture contrast. The bread was fresh and better than I expect from most places. There are no tables, and there is barely any room to stand in this Small Speak Easy of a sandwich shop. You order at a video kiosk in the lobby and they give you a takeout bag when it's ready. So plan accordingly. Goodwin Park is down the road a bit if you're coming from away. I am not a Chopped Cheese pro, but I thought this was tasty. Given the cost of burgers at most places, I thought the price (around $14) was pretty reasonable. If I was rating just the sandwich, this would be a 4.5 Star review. Although service was friendly, I have to downgrade a bit just because the lobby is so small and it's going to have a tendency to get cramped. So my overall score is 4.25 Stars. read more

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I heard about Ramona's from a foodie friend and watched a Daymn Drops video on YouTube, so I decided to check them out. Ramona's is a small establishment, and there is no seating in the inside. The establishment could only fit three to four people, and you order from a kiosk. They sell a variety of Chopped Cheeses such as Brisket, Chicken, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Pork and Bacon, Porterhouse, Rib-Eye, Sirloin, Turkey, and Waygu Chopped Cheese. I met the owner; she was very personable and provided great customer service. My friend and I wanted to order the Waygu Chopped Cheese, and the kiosk said it was sold out, but the owner told us she had one more left and would make it for us. I was very appreciative because I wanted to try that cut of meat. I was going to order the Chopped Cheese plain, but we added Hot Peppers, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Barbeque Sauce, and Mayonnaise. The Chopped Cheese is made to order so that the wait will be about fifteen to twenty minutes. Opening the sandwich, I noticed it had more toppings than the meat. I understand that food is expensive and the meat cut is more expensive, and I don't mind paying the price, but the Chopped Cheese didn't look as full as my foodie friends on Instagram or displayed on Daymn Drops Youtube review. New York Chopped Cheeses are filled with meat, but the sandwiches have lower quality meat and at a cheaper price. As I took the first bite, it was so spicy that I couldn't taste the meat. I decided to try the meat by itself, which was pretty good. The meat was not dry and had good flavor, and the bread was soft. However, I think I will get the sandwich plain next time to get a real feel for it. The customer service was great, and I will return to try another sandwich. read more

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I've been wanting to stop by here for a long time after driving past it on a regular basis. Ramona's Chopped Cheese is a hole in the wall gem and I'm so glad we stopped by. The owner was full of joy and welcome. She shared her story of naming the place after her grandmother (who always made a point to feed those in her neighborhood). I had a chopped cheese with ribeye and my son had one with New York strip. The sandwiches were phenomenal. If you've got a craving for a comfort food bite with tons of topping options, this is the place. I'll be back again soon! read more

Wanted to see the what the hype was all about. Not here to bash any small business but I'm here to honestly review food. Ramona's is on Maple Ave in Hartford with street parking. It is a very TINY shop. The cook was sitting outside on a chair when we arrived (thought he was a patron). The order kiosk right inside the door said the Wagyu was SOLD OUT but the owner, Shavon, came out and said there's one left. I specifically went for the Wagyu so naturally I wanted to try it and agreed to take the last one but it may have been a sale tactic now that I look back at my experience. It was recommended by the owner and cook to get it fully loaded, the way it comes, "how Ramona made it." I'm thinking I can't mess up the original way it comes because they should know what they're talking about; it's their establishment. Ramona was Shavon's grandmother. Ramona passed away and left Shavon "a lot of money" and Shavon was one of 22 grandchildren. I thought it was TMI but I wanted to hear the story she wanted to share with me. Shavon is from Harlem and chopped cheese originated from Harlem so I am truly trusting my sandwich with Shavon at this point. It took about 15 minutes for it to be made. Fully loaded Wagyu chopped cheese at Ramona's includes: Wagyu beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, grilled onions and jalapeño peppers. It was almost $17 and definitely not worth it, unfortunately. I was handed the sandwich and I immediately went to my car to eat it because it's a takeout place. The iceberg lettuce was completely wilted and the tomato was hard. I found it odd that the chopped cheese was recommended this way and I was very disappointed. Bread was soggy from absorbing all the moisture and condiments; sandwich dripping from the wilted lettuce and tomatoes. It did not hold up well. The only flavor note I tasted was spice. The spiciness overpowered everything. It was messy to eat and too spicy to enjoy. I took two bites and tossed the sandwich and I never waste food but this was not the sandwich for me. I eat parts of animals most people throw out (chicken feet, organs, etc). Ordering Wagyu, I thought there would be no problem with it. Honestly, I was looking for the meat in my sandwich. There were more toppings/condiments than meat, which was disappointing. The meat didn't taste like Wagyu that I'm used to. I wish Ramona's a lot of success but they have a lot of work to do in my opinion. There are many sandwich shops that deliver on flavor. I don't recommend Ramona's and I will not return. read more

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I ordered this on Toast. The sandwich arrived hot, and I knew this was gonna be different. Now, preparing for Opening Day next week at the hallowed halls of Yankee Stadium, I'm in a New York State of Mind. This helped bridge that gap. I had the wagyu chopped cheese. Every bite from start to finish was a flavor explosion. Hot melt cheese and very tasty meat, with mayo and bbq sauce. This... this is divine. The bread is fresh, with a little crisp to it. This was a delightful experience and the price is phenomenal as well. I will DEFINITELY order again! read more

Ramona's Chopped Cheese - Wagyu chopped cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Food was amazing and Ramona is a sweetheart! I felt like someone else's mom took me into her kitchen and made me a fresh meal as if I was her kid. Don't let the 'order on kiosk only' thing sway you, it almost did for me but I'm glad I went anyways. Sandwiches are big too!! read more

So this is really a 3.7 star rating but I rounded it up to 4 stars. They are truly new and I want to be completely fair while they work out the kinks here. As I mentioned in my YouTube review, give them grace for the food is made to order and this location is extremely tight inside. Maybe enough room for 3 or 4 ppl to fit inside while they are waiting on their orders. As for the orders, they are to be placed on the kiosk inside of the restaurant attached to the wall and if the sun is bright, you will have a hard time seeing the screen. I will say, they have quite a few different cuts of meat choices for their chopped cheese and if you are not a meat lover, no worries for you can order a turkey version. I went with their wagyu option. Mine came with tomatoes and lettuce, though I asked for both items to be omitted. Mayo, ketchup, Ramona's Special BBQ Sauce, grilled onions, salt and pepper and let me say that this combination worked out lovely! A crisp grinder roll and the wagyu simply melts upon your tastebuds with extreme flavor for being well seasoned beef. The BBQ Sauce was spicy and smokey; which only complemented the zesty flare of my ketchup and mayo! The grilled onions added a nice touch of their own to make this chopped cheese well rounded. My only issue is I would personally like MORE MEAT for I felt it fell short but all in all, it was decent. No, nothing like the power of a NY STYLE Chopped cheese but for a CT Version? Not half bad at all. My Red velvet cake was both soft and moist. The Cream cheese added a whipped sweetness over the decadent devil's food cake and brought my meal home with a nice ending touch. read more

I honestly wish they were open more then they are now but when I did have the food it was absolutely amazing.

The food is "to go." It was very tasty and the women who prepares it is very lovely. She offered to help me up from the chair that i sat it for my food to be prepared since my elderly status must be starting to show. She uses good ingredients. read more

My son and I each had the Wagyu and it was the most delicious chopped cheese ever! I've never had a chopped cheese, but so many people told me that it is a true authentic Harlem, chopped cheese and well now I'm going to use this as a standard. I don't know if anybody's ever gonna be able to stand up to it though. I hope you guys stay here forever lol read more

Fire sandwich!!! Wagu chopped cheese fughetaboutit!!! I highly recommend. I like the way you order because it can't get your order wrong!

Ramona's Chopped Cheese, @653 Maple Avenue Hartford Ct, A Rising Staaar On The Hartford Foodie Scene. The Unparalleled Service Combined with The Squeaky-Clean Finish Adds To The Super Positive Vibration You Will Feel When You See, Taste, And Smell The Amazing New York Haarlem Style Dining Experience. Ramona's Chopped Cheese You've Got To Check It Out. If Not, You're Simply Missing Out. Your Loss... read more