My hot dog was the absolute best, I loved the buttery grilled bun, added bbq and cheddar for a…read moregroan on every bite. Also got mozz sticks which didn't come with sauce which made for a mehhh. I'd return for another dog for sure, outside picnic table seating only. Rebranded recently as backyard drive inn

This is a small spot that's a little set back from the road - you don't want to miss this, though!…read more There is enough of a variety of food (burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes) without being overwhelming. There is seating outside. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are very neat, clean and well-maintained. The food was good and servings plentiful. You can add basic toppings inside. These include a house made relish, or there are options for chili and cheese. The service is friendly. You'll wait a little for your food since everything is made to order. I'm fine with that! This is a great alternative to the usual burger joints or if you don't feel like firing up the grill.

Grands loved the chicken tenders. Said they were nice and crispy. Next time going to ask if they…read morewill split the dog and grill it. For a thin dog, temperature is not hot enough. The fixing bar is my favorite

Glenwood Drive-In is a historic family restaurant that opened in Hamden, Connecticut in 1955. It…read morewas founded by Rocky Stone. The property was originally a small drive-in that operated under a different name. Stone purchased the drive-in after working as a Tip-Top salesman and deliveryman. He renamed it "Glenwood" and expanded the menu, hours and the physical building. After Stone passed away in 1960, his son Frank "Wayne" Stone took it over and he continues to run it today. In the early days, the Glenwood had a walk-up service window similar to establishments such as Dairy Queen. Over the years, Wayne remodeled the interior and added an indoor seating area. The menu consists of staples such as footlongs, chili dogs, cheeseburgers, clam strips, lobster rolls, soft shell crab, fries, onion rings, and much more! Although the establishment is no longer a traditional drive-in restaurant, the Glenwood still hosts classic car "Cruise Nights" every Wednesday during the warmer months. In 1985, Wayne's daughter opened "Kelly's Cone Connection": an adjoining ice cream parlor business that is connected to the Glenwood. Although both businesses share the same space, they operate as separate entities. Kelly makes all of her own ice cream, hot fudge, waffle cones, ice cream pies and birthday cakes in house. Customers can expect to choose from about 35 different flavors on any given day. My family and I recently stopped for dinner at Glenwood Drive-In. Growing up in the area, I visited the Glenwood several times throughout my childhood. I also frequently accompanied my father to "Cruise Nights" when he still owned a 1971 Triumph TR6. On this outing, we ordered a variety of menu items including a "Chili Cheese Dog", "Footlong", "Chicken Fingers w/ Fries", and "Fried Shrimp w/ Fries". There's something about those classic menu staples that just really hit the spot. Afterwards, we headed through the adjoining doorway to Kelly's Cone Connection for dessert. It was a special occasion because the ice cream parlor was hosting a meet & greet with Spider-Man himself. The event coincided with the release of a new monthly special called the "Spidey-Sundae" (Firework 250 Poprock ice cream w/ golden Oreos, a frosting and sprinkle rim w/ a cotton candy web, poprocks, & a Spider-Man ring). My sons both had a blast meeting Spider-Man and eating his special ice cream treat. I tried a different monthly special: the "New England Clam Chowder" (sweet cream salted caramel ice cream w/ white chocolate "clams", dried mint, vanilla wafers, white chocolate shell). The presentation was immaculate and the flavor combo was simply divine! If you're looking for classic American drive-in food along with some fantastic ice cream, then head to Glenwood Drive-In and Kelly's Cone Connection!

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.

Omg what a hidden gem! Fantastic food, great service! Everything you need…read more All breakfast sandwiches have two eggs. I got sausage and bacon. Meal fit for a king.

We needed someplace close to the highway to stop for a sandwich and saw this on Google maps. Best…read moretuna melt I have ever had, in fact, one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! Friendly, fast and delicious!! You all are very lucky to have this in your town!

My husband and I stopped in at the new-ish Frankies in Wallingford. The building is small, but the…read morerenovations came out nice and it was very clean. There were a few tables to eat, but we took our meal to-go. Frankies started to get busy quick after we ordered since it was nearing lunch hour on a Sunday. My husband has had Frankies before at another location, looking forward to getting some Chicken Wings--unfortunately, they were out and he pivoted his choice for a Fried Chicken Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. I got a Grilled Chicken Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. We also got Curly Fries and Waffle Fries. The menu is very simple with hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, fried seafood like clam strips or shrimp. There were even lobster rolls and every kind of fry; steak, curly, and waffle! Our food was prepared quickly and held up well since it was to-go. My grilled chicken sandwich was juicy and waffle fries were fine. This Frankies does close early on Sundays at 4:00pm. We will be back at Frankies again, hopefully my husband will get his Chicken Wings next time.

Came here for their grand reopening and was seriously impressed! I got their chili hot dog and…read moremushroom and onion. These are really nice sized hot dogs! I really enjoyed the mushroom and onion one - I thought I wasn't going to like the seasoning on the actual mushroom and onion but I didn't mind it! The chili one wasn't bad, I just don't think their chili was my cup of tea. I also got a cinnamon toast crunch milkshake and wow was that absolutely delicious! They don't hold back loading it up with the cereal and it had such a good taste, I've never finished a milkshake so fast! I also got their loaded waffle fries were which great too! I love that frankie's has condiment/vegetable bar so you can really custom everything your order to your liking. Looking forward to coming back! Also - I don't even like pickles but whatever pickles they serve are SO GOOD!

Tryjng the seadog for the first time.... I'm Excited! Got…read morethe pleasure of seeing them Serve Wayne.... it was a wonderful Thing to be able to joke with the staff and watch your food get prepared! Great CT experience

Food is excellent service is great, great place to hang out and meet great…read morepeople.........................

Three of us went there for burgers We all had something different and all were very satisfied.read more

We stopped by for lunch and we're pleasantly greeted by a friendly young lady who was very patient…read morewith us. This was our first time here and we were a little overwhelmed with the numerous offerings on the menu. We both ordered the burger platter. I was directed around the corner of the building to the pick up window. Our order came up quickly by another friendly smiling girl with quite the booming voice. There are plenty of picnic tables under a wooden canopy. The area is clean and inviting but we chose to eat in our air conditioned vehicle because it was hot and humid today. The burgers were tasty and the toppings fresh. The fries were very good and plentiful. We couldn't finish them and took them home. Our only complaint was my wife ordered her's well done and it came out rare. Mine was fine. We need to come back for some ice cream.

The blackboard proudly offered "home made corn beef hash by Aaron." Aaron, you make a fine hash…read more Poached eggs were perfect as well and the price was right. The service was especially lovely. This was the perfect stop off on a long drive.

Service is fast and good. The coffee is fresh and delicious. I got a veggie omelette it was good…read more The home fries are more potatoes that crispy. The food was delicious. It's a diner with bar seating and booth seating.