Sandwiches & salads were delicious. The staff was amazing. Friendly & helpful Love the inside. A good feel place read more

Good food at a great price! My husband had a stuffed pepper with side sala, my sil had shepherd's pie with side salad and I had a tasty corned beef reuben. Will come again! read more

I have been eating at the wheatmarket for 32 years! Great soups and sandwiches Dennis and Joan do catering and they have delicious specials every day! read more

Purchased sourdough from them at the market for $10 and the loaf is really gummy and the slices all stuck together. Expected a better quality. Disappointed since it was expensive. read more

The Wheat Market - Specialty Food Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

WOW. I stopped by The Wheat Market on a whim driving by, without even checking Yelp, and am I glad I did. The market itself is small and unassuming, but my sandwich was fresh and delicious. I ordered a BLT with tuna salad and avocado on toasted wheatbread. I can be rather particular when it comes to tuna salad so I was more than thrilled at how great it was. The avocado, tomato, lettuce was all fresh. The bacon was nice and crispy as well. I also ordered a molasses cookie which was good. There aren't a lot of options but everything looked great. The shop filled up after I arrived which was a good sign to the popularity amongst the local community. The people working were more than friendly and willing to help me. I highly suggest stopping by The Wheat Market when driving through or if you need a great lunch spot! read more

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Like the others said, this is a small unassuming casual eatery / goods shop with fresh delicious food and very friendly service! We ordered a roast beef sandwich and chicken cutlet sandwich along with a side of potato salad. They were all so fresh and yummy. The chicken was so tender and the roll so soft and fresh as well. Yes I know I said fresh a lot; it's because it is really fresh. Oh coffee was on point too! Will surely be back! read more

What is there to say about wheat market. It is an institution and a must go for anyone in the Chester area. Have been going there for years multiple times every summer for sandwiches, snacks, and salads to take back to the boat. Just love the store and the staff.. love love love the chili. Had a Chinese sesame salad today. Excellent read more

Awesome food (and many, many choices). Seafood bisque was outta this world ! Meatball sandwich & Avocado Wrap outstanding ! Great old fashioned service with a smile !!! And don't forget to try the cookies ! read more

I was in here to poke around to Pick up a few little things for stocking stuffers. Lots of old fashioned candy I thought I'd order a couple sandwiches to go seeing it was getting close to Dinner time . I'm so very glad I did! I got a Rueben with Pastrami on a hard roll and a Black Forest Ham with lettuce and tomato, cheese on a hard roll. Best sandwiches we had in a long time. The service there was OUTSTANDING. Such very nice people. I haven't been here in a long time, but I'll be back for sure. The selection of sandwiches is great and they also have soups and many other things in the deli too. If you get a chance stop by you will be very pleased read more

They are so accommodating and helpful when planning a catered affair. An array of hot pans are available and they help you figure out amounts for your party. The sandwiches are made on the spot, and aside from their listed sandwich menu, you can build your own. The breads and ingredients are fresh. This is a terrific lunch spot if you want something quick and delicious. read more

Really good sandwiches here! I usually get the Jay's Favorite! Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area!

Great place to stop for lunch or snack and very friendly service. They also do catering and they are the best.

I have used the Wheat Market for delivery to my sister who lives in the area. She has enjoyed everything I have sent her. They do not take Credit Cards but tell you to pay by check, I was floored! Nobody does this. They brought the items to my sister and I sent out the check. I asked if they have ever had any problems with this. Answer was, "No", if you don't pay, they will go to the person who received the food and collect from them! (How embarrassing would that be!) One day I will even get to eat there! Awesome place to do business with and yummy, per my sister. read more

Don't let the name fool you. This mom & pop shop is a small deli that serves lunch and breakfast. Contrary to what the name implies they don't sell bushels of wheat. In a way this place seems befitting of the town of Chester and and in a way it doesn't. What I mean is the interior looks old, rustic, and very cluttered...almost like it's been around for a million years. It seems very well at home in Chester. Yet at the same time it doesn't seem to cater to the whole frou-frou New Yorker crowd and their art galleries that have descended on the town in the last couple decades. What I mean is the whole operation isn't very polished. You won't find sandwiches with fancy names, you won't find an expresso machine, and you won't find any ciabatta or baguette breads. Heck, for potato chips they sell Utz potato chips. Oh the horror, right? It just looks like an ordinary deli place that you might find in any other town, but it just happens to be in Chester, tucked behind a handful of trendy shops and galleries. Food & prices are OK. Order a sandwich and either eat inside or get it to go. I recommend getting your food to go because the inside is slightly stuffy and quite a mess (although there are a few tables/chairs). Unfortuately the Wheat Market doesn't have any outdoor tables and chairs so you'll have to find a sidewalk bench or stone wall to sit on. They do have plenty of parking though! If people watching is more of your thing then I recommend skipping the Whaet Market and instead going to Simon's Marketplace. It's more of a trendy joint and it's located right around the corner on Main Street. read more

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I love this place. After my sense of taste returned following chemotherapy treatment, I was craving an Italian sandwich and stopped in. It was absolutely delicious. I've been in again recently and had a very positive experience. The ladies behind the counter are so lovely and sweet. I witnessed a very kind interaction with the customer ahead of me in line, it was refreshing and reassuring to see people treated with dignity and charity in a world where this is becoming more and more rare. They were very busy, everyone including myself were relaxed and happy to wait because their food is delicious solid comfort food and the service is personable and courteous. There were several delicious sounding soup selections such as polish kale, and lunch specials such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes along with many delicious sounding sandwiches including pate de champagne. They also offer classic candies and various other nice pantry foods, I picked up a bag of cherry filled gingerbread cookies that have been made in Germany since 1615!! They do not take credit cards, which I view as a positive thing in a world of debt slaves. I will be going out of my way to frequent this gem. read more

Great place for lunch. The soups and sandwiches are really quite tasty and always fresh.We love to go get our lunch and take it down to the docks to eat. Always great service and fantastic food. You won't be disappointed! read more

Solid, solid, solid place for lunch. The village of Chester does not tolerate mediocrity and the Wheat Market delivers with a great selection of breakfast items and baked goods along with sandwiches and soups. The "Tuna Works" is a favorite with shredded carrot and bean sprouts. I consistently find excuses to have to make my way down. Friendly, prompt service though they get understandably busy at lunch. Being cash only is an annoyance, but one I am more than willing to suffer. read more

Been there many times for lunch. Consistent friendly staff with a great selection of lunch selections and specials. Also has an interesting choice of sodas, chips etc. We have also used them to cater several important family events and the results were excellent, on time and reasonable read more

Easily 5 stars. Family owned market in Chester center that can do it all. Great spot to get lunch or pick up dinner on the way home. From deli items to baking, everything I have tried has been excellent. The deep dish pizza is exceptional and unparalleled but order in advance as they take awhile to make. A must try and make sure you're hungry as they are 12+ lbs a pie. The service is consistently friendly and helpful. They go the extra mile everytime I have been in. The owners have even gone as far as bringing in generators for power after an ice storm to fulfill my order (and others) that was placed earlier in the week when every other place on the street was closed. read more

The Wheat Market - Deep Dish Pepperoni and Spinach Pizza - Specialty Food Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

Hungry? This is the place to go for delicious sandwiches and soups! Does not disappoint- cute gift options and candy on display.

Fantastic quality. Decent service. Awful logistics. If you are serving lunch, you have to get better at moving people in and out of the place. Suggestions: * Add tables * Delete grocery shelves * Have separate areas for ordering and paying. This is a crowded, confusing mess. Do not change the quality food you offer one bit. One more thing - cash only says "no thank you" to a person who eats lunch in Chester every week day. read more

The food is so amazing! I like that it's a local business. The staff is always super friendly. My favorite is the chicken salad and the super yummy apple pie!!! I can't wait for my next trip to The Wheat Market! read more

The Wheat Market - Chef with his super yummy apple pie!!! - Specialty Food Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

This place is so darn cute! The food is amazing and the staff are super friendly. They have fresh baked cookies (I got some piping hot from the oven!). Everything is fresh and homemade. It's delicious! Will be there again tomorrow for lunch! read more

NOMS! I adore this place. Tucked away in the cutest little town of Chester, this joint has the most delightful lunch specials and sandwiches. Meatloaf, Mac and Cheese or a simple Turkey and Swiss. Attention to detail is key here: the mustard on a sandwich is always spread evenly, things like that make a big difference. Big selection of kid candy if you are into that, or baked good as well. Even when super busy they are courteous and friendly. Casual, order at the counter and food is delivered. read more

Cash only. Great jazz music playing. Friendly fast service. Everything home made style, fresh ingredients, healthy and delicious. Not your typical deli. Bacon, lettuce and avocado sandwich with German potato salad. read more

This place is fantastic!! The food is fresh and healthy. I especially enjoy the grape chicken salad! I live in Chester and eat here a lot.

Disappointing, somewhat disheveled deli tucked behind the main drag in Chester. Service was friendly but the layout is not conducive to a great experience. The place is somewhat chaotically put together, not in a fun eclectic sort of way, but rather in a frustrating, hard to figure how to queue sort of way. The seating is tight and uncomfortable and the sandwiches below par (especially the breads). Not good enough for me to give another try. read more

We (6 couples from different parts of the country) are in an Air BnB in Chester. One of us located the Wheat Market for our dinners (3 successive nights). We were anxious about what dinner would be like the first evening--and it was delicious! Meat and veggies well prepared; salads fresh and varied!! A great success for each of the three evenings, with lots of leftovers for next day's lunch, and very reasonable in price! We all love bring together, and dinnertime when everyone gathers for good food and good wine really matters. Wheat Market turned out to be exactly right for the good food. We recommend them without reservation for catering! read more

Best Red Bliss Potato salad : Best ever....ever!!!!!! Soups are awesome too. Hard to find a spot to sit at noon some come a little early or late! Enjoy. read more

Great deli and bakery. The best apple pie and homemade cookies anywhere. Unique sandwich selections and quality products from all over available to purchase in the market. read more

The Wheat Market catered three dinners for our Grandparents Getaway (12 people) in Chester. The food was delicious, hot when we picked it up, and reasonably priced. Joan, the chef and their son we wonderful to work with. The arrangement added greatly to our pleasurable stay. We didn't have to worry about shopping for/preparing dinners, but just enjoyed being with each other while enjoying delicious food. read more

This place has awesome food but the true best part are the cookies and the huge pies.

I have been going to this Delicatessen for quite a few years, so long I can't even put a number on it! I went over the weekend with my wife. We got there ahead of a small rush and if you are familiar with the place you order over the top of the soups lol and they ask if for there or to go. We said it was for there and were nicely directed to go find a drink and a seat and they would be right with us. Perfect! :/ So in came I would guess around 15 people or so and some were take out and others for the tables. Watched many get served and our food was Mia Beautiful Saturday I can find better things to do but wait there. So we asked and we were told they (sandwiches) were sitting there to the side and thought to be for take out and would bring it right over. Ok no problem. We had our sandwiches and the guy apologized that brought them over, thank you no problem. One complaint I have had all these years is the rolls, they always seem stale and dried out, I'm afraid to know how old or why so dry. The sandwich itself was fine if it only could be fresher rolls or bread. So here's the ticker, the lady that helped us and took our order comes over with an oatmeal cookie, wow super nice thank you but not necessary, she insisted. So we go to pay as we are leaving and the owner that has a bit of a chip on his shoulder is checking us out and asked what we had so we told and then comes the bullshit.... A cookie???? Umm yea the lady brought it over and she interjects and says nicely that she gave it to us and it was on her. (Let's get clear the years and dollars and referrals I have sent this place) the pompous man turns around and says to her free????? Meantime I'm offering to pay for the shitbox cookie. She said it again and said yes for free and his answer? Wellllll THAT WASNT OUR FAULT!!!! Are you kidding me?? Luckily for you o wasn't ready to let it rip and give you an earful that it was an accident and we overlooked it and didn't bitch but your total lack of class was disgusting and I won't be spending another dollar at your estsblishment. I agree with others, the place is lacking and set up like someone's old basement filled with junk. You get what you give? Hmm Good riddance with your attitude! read more

This place is fantastic. Great sandwiches, great soups, wonderful casual catering. The potato salad is out of the world. Simon's is is better if you just want coffee, but The Wheat Market's sandwiches and homemade cookies and pie are exponentially better. read more

The best food in town! Great service and a varied menu, always delicious.A hidden gem.

Fantastic spot for lunch/deli style. Wonderful, friendly staff, great soups and sandwiches, lobster bisque, and main dishes. Good assortment of snacks and treats. Always good food and atmosphere and place to run into neighbors and visitors. read more

The Wheatmarket is superb! Fresh, clean, delicious and very nice staff! Their Shepherd's Pie on Wednesday's will keep you coming back. They also carry Tutti Amici products...olive oil and honey both of which won first place in CT Specialty Food Associations Annual Competition this year! Love it! read more

This place has been a Chester favorite for many years. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The food is always great, from the sandwiches to the prepared food. Their catering services are also excellent. All in all, a class act, and well run restaurant. read more

Love this cozy lunch spot in Chester village! Awesome chef, friendly staff, and their chowders, soups, sandwiches and hearty daily specials are fantastic. Every meal has been 5-star worthy. read more

Wheatmarket catered my breakfast event and their service was superb. It was a late booking but Dennis was terrific in totally understanding our needs. He turned up on time with a huge variety of great breakfast food beautifully presented. No detail was overlooked. Great coffee, too. Cannot thank them enough for making my event run perfectly! read more