Great local deli near the Marriott. Was looking for a quick to go place nearby and AJs came up…read more Happy to try a local non chain sandwich shop. Tons of choices to pick from. I went with the Blackbird on plain white bread. Sandwich was freshly made and tasted great. I loved the chipolte gouda cheese and blackened turkey. Plenty of flavor in this sandwich.

GREAT sandwiches right off the highway! Quick and friendly service. Will definitely be back!read more

We stopped by this amazing casual restaurant that we saw (they get a lot of take-out orders) on our…read moreway home from Massachusetts, to place our orders for take-out. The staff is friendly (and patient too). We'd never eaten here before, so it took us a few minutes to try to make up our minds what to order. I ordered the "Italian" grinder (Half grinder) with everything (except mayonnaise) heated a little, and I had them add sliced pickle. Pickles cost extra, not sure why. This amazing delicious Italian grinder is literally the best Italian grinder I've ever had from any deli or restaurant! It was at least 4 inches tall, filled with lots of ham, Capicola, and Genoa, shaved lettuce, cheese, pickles, tomato, onions, peppers, and I had them add a little EVOO. I ate the whole thing (which actually was too much for me to eat at one meal, I would have been full with 1/4 of a grinder, instead of the 1/2 grinder, and I didn't eat any side dishes.) It was that amazing, I ate until I was very stuffed. My husband said his (Half) Pepperoni grinder was not nearly as good. It had pepperoni slices and cheese, that's it. He asked for lettuce, but they either didn't hear him ask for lettuce or forgot to put it on. He got it heated. I suggested that he get some sauce or something on it, but he didn't. He said next time, he'll definitely order something different. The grinders are a bit pricey (mine was $13.99 plus 75 cents for pickles, plus tax), so about $15.00 total for a half grinder; however, keep in mind the name of the restaurant, H&M Pizza & GIANT Grinders, and they live up to that name, and they are well worth the cost! I don't know whether or not they will let you order just a quarter of a grinder or not. If not, you can always save the other half for another meal. I want to try a different type of grinder the next time we eat here, and I sure hope that all the others are as terrific as the "Italian". We live 45 minutes away, but it's well worth the drive.

Disappointing experience. Stopped by last night for takeout…read moreafter another nearby spot didn't have oxtails available. I ordered a 1/2 Reuben sub, 10 wings, and an order of fries--total came to $34+ before tip (I tipped 20%). Waited over 45 minutes, which was already frustrating. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. The wings were overcooked--dry, tough, and lacked flavor. The Reuben was even more disappointing. The corned beef tasted bland and processed, almost like it had been frozen for too long and reheated. There was an overwhelming amount of meat but barely any sauerkraut or Swiss cheese, making the sandwich very unbalanced and not enjoyable. I grew up working in my family's restaurant, and one thing my dad always emphasized: it takes a long time to earn a customer, but only a second to lose one. I hope you take this feedback seriously and improve.

Wow! What a business this place has. I don't know how they do it... so many baked goods that look…read morelike they were baked this morning in Paris. Fast service, excellent drink menu. Surprises galore.

This is really one of those spots that stays consistent no matter how busy it gets and it is always…read moreworth the wait. Their Chicken Parmesan Croissant sandwich , with the black truffle chips, combo is just elite. And you HAVE TO finish it off with the Salted Hazelnut Malted Chocolate Chip cookie. HAVE TO! DORO is my go-to spot when I wanna link with friends and just catch up. Bonus: At this location, you get to watch planes take off from BDL. If you are not into that, there is a bowling alley/arcade right next door. A win is a win.

You can never go wrong with Dom's been going here for years. Now since it won best breakfast…read morerestaurant in Connecticut it's easy but the wait isn't too long as you would think which is a great thing. The Staff is very kind and attending. This is definitely a hidden Gem.

We love this place. It's a cozy breakfast place where everyone's super friendly (just like how they…read moreshow in movies ) Their food is simple but amazing. I especially love their coffee.

This has always been a good spot to eat. No matter what you order it's delicious! I had to do a…read morereview because their potato pizza stole my heart lol. Also please bring back your shepherds pie. Our waitress was a gem, my friend and I were cracking up after a year, not ready to order and she was patient with us and attentive. Parking is limited, I had to park on the street, but no big deal. Try it out, you will not leave hungry or disappointed.

We stopped here on a whim after visiting the air museum. Everything was delicious from appetizers…read moreto the main course. We had rueben eggrolls and beef skewers that literally just melt in your mouth. Both delicious starters. For my lunch I got the spicy chicken sandwich which was a letdown in the spicy department considering it mentions a hint of ghost pepper, but otherwise a really delicious sandwich. There was not one complaint about the food at our table! The pizza also was delicious here. The customer service was excellent here as well, they packed up our food for us, and even helped promptly with a water spill at our table. It was a happy accident stopping here!

Amazing food prepared quickly. Our server was super speedy and pleasant and we love the…read moreatmosphere. We will be back!

Great drinks and great service the Mac and cheese was sour otherwise we loved the poutine!read more

Service was horrible. Don't waste your time or money. They lie and steal. And I'm not talking about…read morehired help, I'm talking about the owner's wife and daughter. One lies and the other swears to it. Forget about the customer is always right. These two will treat you badly and make sure to humiliate you in front of the other patrons. I have never experienced anything like it and hope I never will.

I was in Windsor Locks on a weekend getaway. This was just what I was looking for. Found this…read morebased on a couple of other Yelp reviews. Very personal, bar atmosphere. We went on a sunday for dinner. I had the turkey club, my wife, the meatball grinder. We started with the big hot pretzel, I dipped in nacho cheese, my wife, honey mustard. I had a blue moon with an orange slice like another reviewer had. We finished with a brownie with vanilla ice cream on top with a drizzle of hot fudge. The menu is limited so check the other reviews on here for the menu, make sure there are a couple of items you like because they may be out of one. Its all fresh. If it sounds good then go. You will love it. If im back in the area again I will absolutely return.

Best breakfast sandwich i think ive ever had. Added a hash brown on top of my sandwich and it had…read morethe best seasoning in the world. Absolutely sucked down my blueberry refresher, it was amazing. Very cool ambiance inside, nice wooden rustic texture. Services was ight

"I walked in, the baker said everything was sold I found out…read moreshe saved me some sweet jelly roll Yes, the baker shop boogie" (Willie Nix) Since we're friends, let me ask you a personal question--so tell me this: what's your official dessert policy? Are you a "dessert is a human right" kind of person who enjoys something sweet every night after dinner? Do you ceremoniously pair your evening coffee with a treat like it's a sacred ritual? Or are you more of a free range snacker who grazes on cookies and pastries whenever the mood strikes? At our place, we've somehow drifted into the habit of having a bakery item most nights. Could be a cookie. Could be a pastry. Could be a slice of something. All this brings me to yesterday's visit to the Hartford Baking Company in South Windsor, where we are now pretty well stocked for a week's worth of upcoming desserts, and maybe a breakfast or two. They have four locations in the Greater Hartford area, all selling the same amazing product line of bread, ciabatta, and rolls. But for the sweet tooth fiends out there, well get psyched for their scones, muffins, Walnut Coffee Cake, Financiers (a French almond cookie), brownies and bars, cookies, biscotti, shortbreads, Danish, Cinnamon buns, Pecan-Walnut Sticky Buns, Brioche Pastries, fruit tarts, and quiches. We were running errands in South Windsor yesterday, popped into Hartford Baking, and walked out with a bounty of wonderful looking goodies- brownies, a croissant, a chocolate banana muffin, a rectangular Financier, and a slice of coffee cake. We should be set for a while in the dessert department. I had the Financier last night, and never having heard of the word before, I consulted the old Google machine for some research and found a very cool origin-story. In the late 1800's there was a pastry shop located near the Paris Stock Exchange. The shop sold very popular small almond cakes that were baked in small rectangular molds resembling gold bars. They were a hit with the busy bankers who frequented his shop. The name "financier" stuck because of both the clientele and the gold bar shape. I have to tell ya, that Financier was amazing. It was dense and delicious and overflowing with almond flavor. I loved it. I also had a teense of the Banana Muffin this morning, and it was excellent as well. Loved that banana flavor and those chocolate chips. OK, so file away "Hartford Bakery" on your short list of "must visit" dessert destinations, because I assure you that you'll walk out a satisfied customer.

I have been a fan since the mid-70's. Vernon is the place to go, but I have very fond memories of…read morethe former Reins Deli in the Hartford Civic Center way back when for a late night snack or heavier refueling sandwich. Which brings me to my newly crowned favorite sandwich - Tongue On Rye; ask for the tip slices very lean. I even got a dependable guarantee from our server she'd provide an unforgettable tongue sandwich. In a comedic mood, I asked our server to not give me any lip! She doubled over giggling and said thank you for your honesty and THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I've been asked just Tongue with "No Lip." Despite the comedy and light hearted conversation the table for two was perfect Harry & Sally style! Watching the action, enjoying the lean tongue on rye with mustard an unforgettable delight.

Quality is still good, price and portion are askew…read more We came here as a quick sandwich bite on our way around the state. Service was good, and the ambiance is still lively. The still tastes good, with some exceptions. The frier oil seemed burnt, so the pickle chips we had just had that little bit of carbon taste on them. The pickle chips batter was very thick, and the mayo was the only respite. The sandwich, still tasty, seemed much smaller than normal, the meat still had good flavor, but the portion was lighter in comparison. The prices are also a bit high. The sandwich coming out to about 15 bucks. The bargain is very much gone now, and the portion is okay for a sandwich but pricy because of this shrinkage. Not shown are the overcooked onion rings. We returned those and the server promptly removed them from the bill. So really good customer service. I opted for a brownie for dessert, and the brownie was a disappointment. Too sugary, no flavor, gummy, and disappointingly small and thin. A detractor for sure. As a deli, it feels like it's on the decline. I know things are pricier now, but what you pay vs what you get doesn't match up. I'm hoping they pivot from this path, but right now it's no longer my go-to. It's still tasty, just pricy

Been here quite a lot in the past, always had a great sandwich from this deli, the staff are very…read morefriendly and the place is clean!

I just went in for a simple roast beef sandwich. Tons of options for toppings and about 10 bread…read moreoptions. I went with the pumpernickel which was super soft and fantastic. They pile on the roast beef so you are not getting some skinny sandwich. If I lived in this area, I would be a regular and never go to other fast sandwich shops again. Super fast and friendly service and the restaurant is just a small basic deli but plenty of room for seating both indoors and out.