Richard&#x27;s Corner Gourmet Deli

Best grinders in the area. Not skimpy at all on the meats. I highly recommend " The Riot" sandwich…read moreor grinder. Steak and cheese, buffalo chicken, bacon and Mac and cheese all in one sandwich. Amazing. Do yourself a favor and check them out

I wanted a cheese steak and I heard about Ray and Mike's. So I thought I would give it a try. I…read moretried ordering it online but it wouldn't work. I called and the girl over the phone wasn't clear and seemed to be in a rush. I believe saying "is there anything else?" Rather than "that's it?" is a better way to take a phone order. I drove there and walking in. The set up is half convenient store and half sandwiches. Orders are placed in cube slots and you will have to find your name. I saw some flies flying around the wrapped sandwiches. I got back to work and open the sandwich. It looked pretty good. The sub was a bit soggy and there was not much flavor on the steak and cheese. It was decent meal. I'll give it a 6/10.

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Munchies

4.8(83 reviews)

3.1 mi

Popped into this spot just wondering around state street. The woman behind the counter was so nice…read more It's a nice spot to grab a good sandwich really quick. Definitely a grab&go situation. Now the sandwich: WOW I planned to enjoy half of it then and the other half later. Didn't go as planned. Sandwich was loaded with protein but was so light, whatever bread they used isn't very dense. Enjoyable!

I've only been here once, but it was tremendous. I ordered the Canadian Tux and it was out of this…read moreworld. However, I found their Garden Bae to be a little off putting. If I had to write a gripe down, I'd say there wasn't quite enough meat in my sandwich. I was still hungry when I finished it, and when Im spending $15+ on a sandwich, I expect to be full.

El Guapo Sub

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Ladle and Loaf

4.5(20 reviews)

3.4 mi

Everything was amazing, food is some of the best I've ever had, everything is kosher, the…read moredecorations are also really cool. The menu rotates so you can always have something new! They have some available cookbooks to look at and some talit and tefilin sets available for use. The food is so great, especially since ladle and loaf has lots on their menu that you would really only find treif, like buffalo chicken for example. 18/10 establishment!

Charming owners. Great food. Relaxed place to enjoy a meal and friends. Great locationread more

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Sapori D'Italia

4.3(60 reviews)

1.4 mi

We stopped by on a Sunday night. The eggplant parmesan and chicken parmesan grinders were fabulous…read more Also, fried artichokes. I wish that we lived nearby.

"Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace Molly is the singer…read morein a band Desmond says to Molly, "Girl, I like your face" And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand" (Lennon and McCartney) Man oh man do we love our Italian markets and delis. And we sure found a good one in Hamden on Friday. We saw refrigerated cases full of pastas and raviolis, counters with trays of pizzas, showcases with trays of prepared foods like sausage and oeooers, eggplant rollatinis, and seafood marinara, a sandwich counter for cold cuts, and a baked goods counter. We narrowed our want list down to three very different items. We bought two slices of their sausage pizza, two garlic knots, and three eggplant rollatinis. The pizza was fantastic! Super thin crust, plenty (and I mean PLENTY) of cheese, a very good sauce and delicious sausage chunks. Oh, and the slices were enormous. We made a dinner out of the eggplant and garlic knots. The eggplant was sliced so thin, and was so soft and tender, it resembled lasagna noodles! The rollatinis were loaded with ricotta cheese and marinara sauce and it was a fantastic dish. We split the three rolls and let me tell ya, one and a half rolls were plenty for dinner. The garlic knots were ridiculously loaded with garlic, not teeny tiny shavings, but big hunks of garlic cloves. Needless to say, they were fantastic as well. Our total cost was $24.66, and Sapori threw in four complimentary slices of fresh Italian bread with our order. We really loved Sapori a lot.

Complimentary Italian bread

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.2(9 reviews)

0.9 mi

As someone who's been to many locations, I repeatedly experience the same 2 issues at the Hamden…read morestore: 1. Long wait times, even when the store is not busy 2. Lack of staff knowledge/training about menu items While this location gets a lot of online orders during lunch time, the staff seem to work at a glacial pace (even though there are 5+ team members behind the counter.) The cold sandwiches take even longer than the hot grilled sandwiches. There just doesn't seem to be any speed or urgency. When a specific sandwich is ordered, I'll get asked, "What do you want on it?" I'll reply, "Everything that it comes with." Staff will then say, "...But what do you want?" So then I'll have to stand there and look at the menu board and list off every ingredient the sandwich comes with. Shouldn't every employee have memorized what comes on each sandwich? On other occasions, they'll omit certain ingredients that are listed on the sandwich and I'll have to remind them to add it. They also never ask me if I want it Mike's Way (which I do) which is a minor thing, but it just adds to the energy of how much no one seems to care. Every customer seems like an inconvenience and a low priority. As a disclaimer, not all of the employees here are like this. But it seems like many of them are. This location is not streamlined, quick, or easy to visit as opposed to the others like in North Haven.

My new favorite sandwich is leaving in a week. New limited time only on deck now…read more Staff here is my favorite. Thanks for great service

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The Corner Deli

3.9(117 reviews)

3.8 mi

4.5 stars for one of the best delis in the area! I did order a turkey club which they forgot to put…read moretomato on (still tasted delicious -- very thick, especially for the price which was good). I really liked how many different drinks there were to choose from and how clean the place was. Staff were very nice and our sandwiches came out in about 10 minutes. This place does a lot of pick up orders, especially during lunch time, so consider ordering in advance if you're in a rush.

Pleasant and attentive staff. Short wait time. Place is small but not tight. Plenty of indoor…read moreseating. The food was ready within 10 minutes. I ordered the special for the day which was the Guac Attack. On the menu it includes, grilled chicken, guacamole, bacon, mixed greens on a plain wrap. I chose a Ciabatta instead and exed out the bacon. It was way better than I expected. I want to go back and try the chicken cheese steak next!

Glass bottles of drinks

Turkey Club

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Lots of Chips and Cape Cod Chips

Katz's Deli & Restaurant

3.6(593 reviews)

3.8 mi

Best corned beef on the with mustard in Connecticut Reins in…read moreVernon is ok but tjhis is far better But $20.00 for a whole sandwich I'd go back

My friend and I stopped by this deli on our way home to NYC. When we arrived there were a few…read morecustomers in the store sitting down and some online. The deli/restaurant was fairly large and spacious. They sell a variety of cold cuts, sandwiches, soups, salads, meal platters, baked goods and lots of other items. The staff were friendly and worked fast to keep the line moving. My friend ordered the roast beef hero that was jus okay to me. I would've preferred the pastrami. However, I ordered a small turkey chili with grated cheese on top (Ground Turkey, Kidney Beans, White Onion, and Jalapeños Simmered with Chili Powder and Other Secret Spices). I waited until I got home and slaughtered that chili. OMG, it was so flavorful and hearty. Of course, I was upset I didn't get a large. The chili came with some small crackers. I also purchased some macaroons and they were very yummy. I would definitely check this place out again and check out some other menu items.

Great cold slaw

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Exterior

Mikro Depot

4.2(617 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great place to stop by on the bike trail! Great service, the brunch was delicious, and we liked the…read moreoutdoor covered patio. Nice chill vibe for a weekend morning.

I realize it was a busy Friday night, but 45 minutes waiting for food after ordering is a bit much…read more This after a 30 minute wait standing outside waiting for the staff to call us in. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, which was one of the worst I've ever had. I was so hungry at that point I just ate it but it really should have been sent back to the kitchen. I will say this- some of the food I saw other people getting looked good. My experience was very poor. Maybe they just had a bad night, but beware.

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Pretzel

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Eating outside next to the Farmington canal trail for walking and biking

Shah’s Halal Food

4.1(9 reviews)

1.0 mi

Shah's has expanded a lot since it's street cart days in New York. There are so many locations now…read morebut the food is still good and fresh. This location is located in a strip mall with a huge parking lot. The good here eas good. If you order the fish, it takes about 15 minutes since it is made fresh to order. We also got a side order of potato pakora. It's more like fried potato slices wirh spices than pakora though. We thought it was going to be a topping but was pleasantly surprised when we were give a bag of it! The price was a great deal for the amount given.

We both ordered the fish wrap with the works. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to eat it until…read moreafter the Melba Moore concert because we were running late. By the time we ate, it was devoured so quickly I forgot to take a pic. If you ask for the red spicy sauce go extra light because baby my mouth was on fire. Obviously it didn't stop me from eating every drop. So good.

Menu

Philly Cheese Steak

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The Wright Way

4.6(13 reviews)

5.1 mi

we had a party at work and everything was so good. I never liked onion rings but I tried them and…read morenow i'm a fan. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and will order that again but everyone loved the steak and cheese sliders. the hot honey chicken sliders. the corn bread was being fought over lol. wish I lived closer. next time i'm in Hamden I will get all the food.

The food here was good, but expensive. I ordered the brisket and a burger…read more $16 for a smash burger.. maybe that's just what things cost these days but for the size of the burger, it's just a bit too pricy for me. I got the fungi burger. It was definitely good. The brisket was definitely not worth it for me. $20 for a half pound and while it was cooked excellently, the flavor just wasn't fully there. The onion rings were mid. Some were overcooked, some were under cooked to the point where I could taste the batter not fully finished. I will try this place again. The employees were awesome and singing songs together when I walked in. They looked happy to be there and that made me want to come back and try more.

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Hot honey wings

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Tina C.

134

1

0

10 years ago

This place is disguisting. The new owners Sophie and jay do not know what they are doing. Sophie treats the employees like complete trash. She can't speak English and blames the employees and customers when they can't understand her. She is changing the entire resturaunt and blaming the employees for her loss in sales when in reality it is her fault. She screams, she tells the employees to shut up. She constantly messes up orders because she doesn't understand or know what she is doing. She wears her hair down and touches it while making food. I went in there & bought something and she kicked me out because I was waiting for someone and she told me I can't be in there... which I'm pretty sure she can't do since I bought something and I was only there for five minutes. Sophie treats her employees horribly. This deli has turned into a joke. read more

Lisa H.

0

3

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16 years ago

They should shorten their name to Dicks. Terrible staff, and overpriced food

Stephanie M.

1

11

0

12 years ago

They have the best Ruben sandwich around. Super impressed.

Team C.

1

6

0

10 years ago

Pretty good food and nice people. Generally a nice place.

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