The Wheat Market

Simon's Marketplace in Chester, CT is located right in the town's historic district, and the…read moresetting is probably its strongest feature. The deli and coffee house has a very antique, old-school vibe that fits nicely with the charm of the area. They offer coffee, sweet treats, and a variety of sandwiches, making it a convenient stop while exploring the town. We ordered the South West and Monte Cristo sandwiches. Both were nicely portioned--bulky sandwiches filled with roasted chicken, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. The food itself was decent and satisfying enough for lunch, but nothing particularly memorable. While we enjoyed the meal, the overall value felt a bit off, especially considering the price point of $38, which seemed high for what we received. That said, Simon's Marketplace works well as a quick and easy lunch spot, especially if you're already in the area and looking for something casual. It's fine, just not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. Overall rating: 3 out of 5.

While at the farmers market in Chester, we finally got to try out Simon's Marketplace -- and we're…read moreso glad we did! It's a very cute spot with a charming store area filled with unique gifts, perfect for picking something up while you're there. More importantly, their food offerings really impressed us. They serve breakfast until 11:30 AM, along with a full lunch menu, coffee, and freshly baked goodies. Their baguettes are made in-house, and to my delight, they also offer gluten-free bread! The staff were very sweet and helpful! I had the gluten-free breakfast sandwich and it was perfectly made. It was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. My dad went with the Southwestern sandwich and enjoyed it! It's definitely a welcoming stop with great food.

Inside entrance with lots of goodies to browse

Frittata, potatoes au gratin

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Coffee Counter

Chambo's Italian Deli

4.8(29 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great juicy sandwiches that having you enjoying every bite. Service was quick I called in my order…read more Cute little hole in the wall deli vibe.

Chambo's is a delicious local spot with fantastic value. The service is great but the food is…read moreinsane. Highly recommend!

Meatball Grinder

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Ham Sandwich

Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant

3.9(1.2k reviews)

29.5 mi

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

The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.

Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - Chicken salad platter with cole slaw and potato salad, tomatoes and sweet mixed pickles. What a great summer-time (or any time) treat!

Chicken salad platter with cole slaw and potato salad, tomatoes and sweet mixed pickles. What a great summer-time (or any time) treat!

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Mimosa

Town and Country Market & Deli

4.4(20 reviews)

7.8 mi

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

Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes, stuffed cabbage, lasagna

Fresh, local bread

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Limoncello cheesecake, red velvet, chocolate mousse from the Bronx

River Valley Provisions

3.6(33 reviews)

3.3 mi

Fish Friday. They have added all of the fish we're familiar with in a grand fish fry. It's only on…read moreFridays so call your orders in. Everything is homemade, the fish continues to be fresh. Try it, you'll love.

We recently ordered some special meat from the butcher department and the staff was professional…read moreand went above and beyond for our special occasion . I would highly recommend them ! They also stock a variety of items for a smaller market .

Hatfield crown roast, sliced into pork chops before serving. Excellent pork!

Hatfield crown roast from River Valley Provisions

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Hatfield crown roast

Walt's Food Market

4.4(58 reviews)

8.5 mi

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!

Front of store

My prime rib sandwich hot from the oven with horseradish sauce with the right tang to it on a hard roll. Yum

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Two different prices - second time happening

Hadlyme Country Market

4.1(25 reviews)

3.0 mi

After visiting Gillette Castle, my friend and I needed a nice lunch. We remember driving passed…read morethis on our way to the castle, so we decided to check it out on your way back. It was honestly truly wonderful. I had the Reuben and I'm still thinking about how good it was. I love a good sandwich once in a while, and this satisfied my every taste buds. This place has everything:Super cute area to eat outside, wonderful staff and delicious food.

ABSOLUTELY CHARMING little Countey market in Hadlyme! Aesthetically pleasing to the eye: the…read morelayout, arrangement, staging of dry goods & deli products, decor etc. they have a wonderful selection of menu items including breakfast, lunch & snacks. They have breakfast sandwiches, bagels & other fresh baked goods straight from the oven. They have espresso drinks, cold brew, coffees & a variety of teas. They have prepared frozen items including pot pies. Pizzas, they also have a nice selection of gifts, sun dries, ice cream. sandwiches, pizza. The service was polite, friendly & helpful. I ordered a breakfast egg, cheese, bacon & tomato on a freshly toasted asiago bagel. It was DELISH. I absolutely look forward to stopping in anytime I am in the area!

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Bun On The Run

4.5(69 reviews)

4.1 mi

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!!

Best sandwich place in western civilization

Spicy Italian panini - twice this size ( photo is half)

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Chicken cordon blue wrap on herb and garlic.

Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery

3.4(157 reviews)

7.9 mi

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.

Someone just brought me a sandwich from this place. It had turkey, cucumber, avocado, pepper Jack…read moreand some kind of Greek yogurt spread. It was one of the best sandwiches I've eaten in recent memory.

Dining area

Roast beef

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Higganum Village Market

3.6(10 reviews)

8.5 mi

What happened to this store? It was rundown, with handwritten signs everywhere, poorly stocked…read moreshelves, and very low lighting. I also didn't feel safe entering or leaving due to a solicitor outside. I ran out! Overall, it was an uncomfortable experience.

This market has always been a great spot if you're in a pinch. However since new management showed…read moreup, it's not even that anymore. While the selection of items is great, everything is simply overpriced. There is not way I'd ever justify the prices for their deli items and the produce is DEFINITELY NOT fresh. It's unfortunate, as there isn't another food store in town.