Ate a catered work luncheon from here and apart from the usual issues with a large-ish takeout…read moreorder, everything was fresh, well made, our dietary needs and requests were followed. I will go to their location and update my review with service and ambiance, as well as having the food fresh, hot, and in house. The long story short: delicious food, very few missteps for a large takeout order and we were all in all very happy with the choice. I can't wait to go there and get the best of their experience.

Not sure why it's taking me so long to write a review as we've used Mindy K's for catering several…read moretimes Rick is awesome so accommodating was very helpful with suggestions. We had them put our Easter dinner together for 20 people. I think if we went grocery shopping it would've been more expensive as always. The food is amazing. Thanks again Rick you're a lifesaver.

Unassuming little sandwich shop with a big personality. The owner is kind, discerning and…read moremultitasks like lightning. Here's the result. In a word, go. And go with an appetite. These sammies are huge.

Top Notch Grinders. Cannot beat the value for the amount of Meat used and the attention to detail…read moreon the construction of each Grinder they make. It's like an Old School Place to get a large tasty Grinder like it used to be 25 years ago!. Smiley is very friendly and you will get a great Grinder every time!

This is for the shack at Safe Harbor Pilots Point South. Very nice young person sold me a decent…read moresausage egg and cheese biscuit for about $10. It was fast and easy and good quality so it checked every box. I would visit the restaurant based on this experience. Very nice.

Had an early breakfast at Edd's Place with my best friend -- and it was the perfect way to spend a…read morecold, rainy morning. Everything here is made from scratch -- you can taste the love in every bite. We had fresh coffee, a breakfast sandwich on a homemade biscuit, and even found a gluten-free Hostess-style cupcake that somehow made the rain feel like part of the charm. The ingredients were simple, real, and fresh -- the kind of food you don't rush through. I even brought home a piece of cheddar cheese cornbread for my love -- because some things are too good not to share. If you're ever looking for a place that feels like a warm hug by the water, this is it.

The grinder was fresh with plenty of ingredients. The service was prompt and my questions were…read moreanswered. I will happily go there again and again

Such a solid stop went on the go! I typically stop by here for a lunch sandwich and I'm super…read moresurprised by how fantastic their breakfast sandwiches are. I ordered egg and cheese with roasted red peppers. The eggs were fluffy and delicious! The roasted peppers added a ton of flavor but layered so they didn't soak the freshly baked roll. I will definitely be back to this small business for a quick on the go breakfast again. They have amazing chicken sandwiches, hand made meatballs and tons of other goodies. Stop by if you are in the area!

Great place to get a sandwich for a hike at Chatfield Hollow. I also like the desserts from the…read moreBronx like the limoncello cheesecake- amazing! Phan and Hung put a lot of love and energy into the market and it shows. The grab-and-go meals are homemade and my favorites are the Pho Soup, chicken salad and stuffed cabbage.

Amazing Country Store so lucky to jave it right down the street…read more The owners are so nice the prepared food is amazing and very plentiful I've never had anything that wasn't delicious. GO THERE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

Walt's has never let me down. I consume their roast beef sandwich on a daily basis during the week,…read moreit never misses. On Monday's and Friday's they have prime rib day, man let me tell ya. Nothing beats it. I would take a picture of my sandwich I just had today to give a presentation but it's been devoured. If you haven't given this place a shot, do yourself a favor and check it out. Business doesn't get any more local than it does at Walt's. Bravo! P.S. every sandwich comes with a free pickle

I absolutely ADORE this local hometown independent grocer for 4 reasons:…read more 1) The QUALITY of ALL their items is TOP NOTCH. The meats, seafood, deli items including salads, sandwiches, soups, prepared lunches, dinners, as well as bakery items, produce, and prepared frozen items are ALL HOMEMADE & DELISH! They also stock a fantastic selection of well known dry, refrigerated and frozen groceries! 2) The prices are extremely reasonable. 3) The staff are genuine, kind, helpful & efficient. 4) ITS NOT a hoity-toity exorbitant boutique grocer. It's an authentic old school neighborhood establishment that provides reliable, consistent, excellent quality groceries. AN OLD SAYBROOK LOCAL INSTITUTION that has stood the test of time. I am completely HOOKED on this place! I have had their grinders which are fantastic. Their croissants, cookies, soups, prepared dinners which are also fabulous! The portions are generous & the prices are very reasonable! Walt's is TRULY is a GEM in the local COMMUNITY! We are INCREDIBLY FORTUNATE to have this fantastic independent grocer in the area! PLEASE always remember to SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! They are the CORE of all Communities! Try it! You will NOT be disappointed! ENJOY!

Cohen's Bagels are my favorite bagels on the shoreline. I first encountered and learned about them…read moreat a 5k road race years ago that it was one of the race's highlights every year for me. Fast forward to today, I love finding Cohen's Bagels at local coffee shops. I finally was able to visit their store and I was very impressed by the selection available since it was after the morning rush. I got a Bagel Melt on my favorite Cheddar Cheese Bagel. This was so cheesy! It had chive cream cheese, cheddar cheese, tomato, and raw onion. The sandwich was very messy. I also got an Iced Chai Tea Latte that was pretty good. I like their bagels because of the variety of flavors, there are chewy, perfectly sized,!and easy to eat. The staff were very friendly and my order came out quick. There was even a large dining room area (this is where you picked up your order). It was very spacious, many tables, clean, and open. I will be back again at Cohen's Bagel because they are my favorite where it's stopping for a quick lunch or grabbing an assortment of bagels and breads for at home.

Just the worst bagel I've ever had. I ordered a toasted everything with vegetable cream cheese. I…read moregot a microwave warmed sift bagel with a few seeds on it and a heap of the most ridiculous excuse for vegetable cream cheese I've ever seen. A few specs of orange and red and that's it! The cream cheese was a slimy kind of cheese I hope to never taste again. And I paid $4.82 for this privelege! Yuk!

This place is amazing…read more I just happened to be driving passed and it looked cute so I wanted to stop. You know those little rustic structures get me. Thank goodness I did. I got one kung po chicken meatball just because I had to try it. Absolutely delicious. Then I get the house roast beef panini. Damn man. Arugula, roast beef cooked to perfection. A little drippy. Carmslized onions. Blue cheese. If I lived out here this would be my spot. Put a fork in me I'm done.

Delish portobello sandwich, very crispy bread and veggie. Dad said his RI clam chowder was the best…read morehe had ever had. We went around 2:30 and it was pretty busy. The system and set up for ordering and paying is a bit confusing as a first timer. I would go back to check out all the yummy stuff it looked like they had.

Simply the best for breakfast or lunch!! The focaccia bread is the perfect choice for sandwiches!…read more check out their daily special menu!

Stopped here today to get some sandwiches quickly before heading to the shore for the afternoon. It…read morewas tiny, tucked in the back - sandwiches were good, with a good amount of meat and freshly made bread. I ended up getting a salad which was great, but hard to eat with only my fingers because they didn't give me any utensils so that took away from the experience. We will definitely come back again this summer!!

First time at Olive Oyl's and there's a lot going on here! Seems to be an exceptionally well run…read morebusiness. We all had egg sandwiches to go (two wraps and two traditional) and enjoyed them. Iced tea was good. Service was very good. The store has a lot of interesting items, especially if you like nostalgic candies. Decor was very charming. There's a deli case that might be great for lunch and I didn't read the menus on the walls. Sandwiches are made fresh and they appear to either have a bakery or a relationship with one as there were quite a few pastries that looked creative and fresh. It takes some time to make the food so my recommendation is to call them ahead of time so it is ready when you arrive. There are a few tables inside and a few more outside so there is seating. If you read my reviews you might know that the highest I give on a first visit is 4 stars. If I go back and the place is excellent again I raise it to 5. This is so that a place that is consistently the best of the best (vs a one time great experience) gets 5 stars over a place that just does it once. Olive Oyl's would definitely be eligible for a 5th star and I'm virtually certain to give it to them on the next visit. It was such a perfect combination of choices, quality, service and ambiance! We've been coming to Essex for so many years and always passed this place by for no reason in particular. Now I think we will visit every time we're in town!

Yup! . . . one of the best take outs we've been to since landing here in Connecticut. Cute…read moresidewalk diner in Essex with a well oiled crew inside and pretty darn good food. We joked about why is'nt there a Popeye and Wimpy's spinach-burger stand nearby? Hah! Parking was the only challange but it moves in and out fairly quickly and Judging by the patronage we saw there, they should do well. As my friend Arnold Swartznager once said . . ."I'll be back!"