Restaurants in Hamden

“Awesome service! They were so attentive and helpful with the all you can eat. Sushi was great and I love that they give you a bowl of spicy mayo instead of those tiny cups I get at other places.”

“Amazing! Every dish was exceptional. What a gem to find.”

“Great vibe there. Waitresses and Bartenders are amazing!”

“Wonderful atmosphere ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Playwright was the perfect place for our small wedding! The staff was amazing and food and drinks were perfect, delicious and plentiful. Great space and very helpful with nearby vendors. Love love loved my day!!”

“We ordered takeout for the 1st time. Delicious all around! Very impressed. Can’t wait to visit and eat in the restaurant soon!”

“Ixtapa may be the best Mexican in Hamden. That might not be saying much but the tacos, enchiladas and burritos are tasty and come with rice and beans that will leave you bursting at the seams.”

“We stopped in for some stuffed breads and tried some italian pastry.They where all excellant and be back for sure.”

“My favorite Indian Cuisine Restaurant.”

“JASA never disappoints! It is a relaxed, comfy atmosphere and when ordering take out, the cold food arrives cold and hot food arrives hot!! The manager is wonderful and answers all questions. Their food odds top notch!! I am ordering our favorites and also trying their Singapore mei fun tonight.

Wheelchair accessibility: The parking and entry and seating were quite easy for me with both rollator and a walker.”

“The food was fabulous and the service was fantastic. Enjoyed the small room we were allowed to have our delicious meal”

“Recently dined at this fantastic restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. They offer an all-you-can-eat menu for $30, and during weekdays, you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch for just $21.99.

The sushi was delicious, with each piece freshly prepared and flavorful. Other items on the menu were equally good, showcasing a variety of tasty options. The staff were courteous and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for everyone. Highly recommended for both sushi lovers and those looking to enjoy a variety of dishes at a great value.”

“Fantastic brewery in the New Haven area. The staff is very friendly and informative. Cool space with Cornhole and other games, as well as TVs for sports. They are dog friendly”

“Fried Salmon Amazing Dixwell ave Hamden Connecticut”

“I go every day to get coffee from my faves, Shelia and Camille! The Chai is my go-to, but I sometimes get a Caramel Macchiato from them if I need some more caffeine. Only issue is they always run out of bagels and pastries by around 11am and I'm lucky if I can get anything like that later on. Probably the best dining hall station on campus, but go early if you wanna get something to eat. They need to get more food inventory.”

“Use to order here a long time ago, and ordered recently not knowing it was under new management. Felt for a slice of pizza, but since they didn't have slices, I brought a small pizza. The second time I requested it a certain way and he delivered. I ate the entire box, you would think I was eating for 2, guest my appetite is back. The sauce did not burn my chest at all and I ate it late at night. I would recommend ordering from here.”

“Thai Smile is amazing! My coworkers and I have sampled nearly every item on the menu and they are all delicious! The owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our favorite dishes are the Massaman Curry, Tamarind Shrimp, and Spicy Bamboo, but every dish is so tasty and flavorful. Absolutely the best Thai food around!!”

“Such a lovely venue for that special occasion....hosted my sister's retirement brunch a couple of weeks ago. Everyone loved their entree. Went back for drinks with a friend and had the amazing shrimp special on a Thursday. Loved it. And going back today....”

“Can’t beat the quality and freshness of the food served here! It’s my go-to place for sushi— it always tastes amazing and the bento boxes are really filling.”

“Had an enjoyable time having dinner with friends. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The chef was engaging and funny. His preparation was a highlight of the dining experience. The atmosphere was nice and I noticed other patrons seemed to enjoy themselves as well. I would recommend Sakura Garden for a pleasant dining experience.”

“Love this place. The bartenders are amazingly friendly and work together great. We went for happy hour. The wings and Philly eggrolls are yummy. I love garlic parmywings and they have the best garlic Parmesan wings ever. And the Asian zing rock. But those Philly egg rolls originated at Eli’s. Yum yum yum.”

“it was my first time there. so glad i finnaly stopped in. The service was good and the dood was delicious!”

“Sunday afternoon visit. Great food and great service.”

“Another superb Cheesesteak Stromboli from Star! I can't get enough of these guys! I used to be a die hard fan of M.T.P... but my last 3 pies from there were either not what ordered, or cold!STAR ? Deserves 10 ?! THIS PLACE IS PHENOMENAL! Always pleasant to speak to on the phone ?.. Easy ordering, ALWAYS delivered HOT, FRESH, & with a smile. Everyone I've dealt with has been awesome.You other pizza ? places.. better come get some lessons in how to make a pizza, how to treat customers, etc.. or don't. I'm more than happy to give all my money ? 2 STAR ?!!”

“Incredible Pizza and Wings!”

“Very nice staff, I love the coffee and drinks bar here and the bread is delicious of course and my favorite salad here is the green goddess Cobb salad, look at how beautiful it is. Great place to stop by for lunch. Large space that can seat many people inside.”

“Hear me out on this one: this is the best Thai i have had in a very, very long time. There is nothing fancy here. It is good street-style food, prepared quickly and meticulously and (!) balanced as though it was done in a fully staffed kitchen with more zeros than you would be paying for here. So yes, i am a fan of this place. In addition: just about every dish can be made vegan and GF choices are galore. In terms of the level of spiciness (or anything else really): we discussed my preferences only once. The chef has never been off again. So, what's not to like?

Dietary restrictions: I am vegan; my wife is GF. The owners assure me that only 2-3 dishes on the menu cannot be made vegan/GF -- everything can. And it has! I have eaten several different dishes (all GF and vegan) and they have all been wonderful. Omnivores are welcome as well it seems.”

“Best video film is an awesome library of movies, they have pretty much everything you could want to watch. Plus, they have a little coffee bar that is absolutely amazing!”

“Go get soup even if it’s not the season for it It’s good soup all year long I’m not much of a fan for soup but when you try some of soup girl It’s so delicious you won’t regret it!”

“We had a great lunch here today. Pozole, Chile Rellenos, Chicken Enchiladas Suizas, Guacamole, tortillas and chips. The salsas were also great. Really authentic and tasty! Highly recommend. BYOB.”

“great ice cream variety of flavours helpful efficient staff”

“Best Sub Shop In Town!! Awesome selection of great Subs, Sandwiches & Wraps!!!”

“The food, the food, the food. Yesterday we visited Freskos. The food was outstanding and the staff wonderful. Going back again.”

“Great food, great music..”

“Stopped here on our drive and it was incredible! Our poke bowls were so fresh and the bubble milk tea was delicious. Great service, family friendly, and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!”

“This food is so good this is a blessing to Hamden i can eat it everyday keep up the good work blessings to you and your family i love love this place nice and friendly and very humble family ???”

“So delighted to find this awesome spot on the bike trail! The egg sandwich was outstanding and the frozen coffee and ice coffee hit the spot in this heat filled day! We will be back for sure! 5 stars?”

“As I’m sitting outside waiting for my order I realize that I haven’t taken the time to review such an amazing establishment; best empanadas that I have EVER had. Can’t recommend this place enough. Fast and delicious!”

“I'm new to CT so I was very pleased to learn that there was a halal burger option, although Hamden is far from me, I would definitely come back to eat their food. My husband and I had a smash burger, their masala fries[ took me back to my trips to Pakistan] and their wings, everything was delicious, fresh and not at all oily! Highly recommend!!”

“I have been going here for the past couple of months. I mostly go here because I usually pick up items for this elderly friend of mine. She loves almost everything I get from here from the almond butter croissants to the blueberry scones. She also adores the Hallah bread that is baked every Friday. She loves how it doesnt get spoil as fast as other bread you get; especially ones she say she gets from Stop & Shop. I usually bring her a pastry and coffee, and she would light up as it's a huge highlight to her day. Me personally, I appreciate how this place latte and espresso are strong, and how they have coffee ice cubes ready if you want the cold option.”

“walked in for an iced coffee and a sandwich. sandwich is absolutely delicious - it’s on a perfectly tangy sourdough and full of fresh greens. highly recommend stopping in if you do pickup at st. rita’s :)”

“There's a good amount of parking in their lot that runs alongside the Farmington Trail. There's indoor and outdoor seating available. Inside is comfortable, with a diner atmosphere in a well maintained and clean restaurant. The food is very good with reasonable sized servings at good prices. Definitely will be back!”

“I am absolutely so impressed with how professional and amazing Judi was! I reached out crossing my fingers they could do a delivery order with a 2 days notice and not only could they, Judi personally reached out to me and made sure every detail was in order and I got exactly what I wanted. The cookies arrived on time and looked absolutely incredible. Such an amazing idea and gift that is so personable! Highly recommend Sweet Seidners for all special occasions”

“Stopped along the way for a matcha latte with honey which was very good! Not milky at all. They have 2-3 seasonal drink specials too, and a few pastry options. I noticed they have bagels as well”

“I really don’t post reviews but this food was soooo good I have to. I’m a woman raised by a Southern Belle who cooked, catered and was well-known in the food arena. I had fried chicken, collard greens and potato salad. Closest meal I’ve ever had to my mother’s cooking. So well cooked. Thank you for a wonderful Sunday dinner. Hats off to the Chef! We will be back. #lifetimecustomer”

“3.50 for bacon amd egg sandwich. Always crispy bacon. Rolls are soft. Their chicken cutlet is one of the best ive ever had. Not too bready. Cooked to perfection. Just perfect. The same owners have run this for years. They just know how to do it right.”

“Delicious ice cream from a local and highly community oriented source. Kelly and her staff are wonderful and the ice cream is so good!”

“Got assorted treats for my birthday. Cannoli filled at time of purchase makes for a crispy shell filled with the sweet ricotta and chocolate chips. St. Joseph cakes were outstanding. Everything is always fresh and delicious.”

“First visit. My seafood noodle bowl was outstanding. The curry broth was great. My husband had a beef and veggie taco bowl. Will be back to try more things”

“its the best pizza in town chicken bacon ranch its the best as the spinach and cheese white pizza”

“Place was awesome Sat night!! I had close to 40 people show up for a flag football game and Frank the owner was awesome along with his wife!!! The service and atmosphere was awesome!! Thanks so much!! Tony and ”

“The most excellent lunch specials around, I cant get enough of the Hot Basil. I recommend this place if Thai is your thing. Dinner portions are also very good, Drunken Noodles is very good as well.”

“Great family bakery! Stuffed bread is really good and reasonably priced at $12. Rolls and loaves of bread are always great as well. Stop in there when you are in the area. You won’t be disappointed.”

“Excellent atmosphere and delicious food, the staff very professional and friendly.”

“Amazing classic deli. Had all the snacks, drinks and swisher sweets you may want. Great sandwiches. Atmosphere reminds me of a classic NY deli. Staff were polite and social. Amazing service. Bonus points: they have ”

“Ok if you’re looking for some bougie patisserie this isn’t it HOWEVER, this place has the character, charm and personal touch that has been all but destroyed in our culture. Andrew is the best. His baked goods are a lost art and so is the feel of his shop. It is as unique and retro as he is and that is a GOOD thing. He’s one of the few left that knows his customers by name as they walk in and strive to make sure everyone is treated well sure he takes weirdly long vacations and leaves hilarious messages on his phone. But that’s the appeal of this bakery. They make Swedish pastries and bread that you can’t find anywhere. But above all it’s Andrew and his family run bakery. If you want Impersonal Dunkin baked goods baked in a factory in who knows where this ain’t it. Bread and Basket is like visiting Main Street USA that my grandparents reminisced about.Give them a try!!!”

“Man , honestly hasn't changed at all since I needed a highchair, I still to this day use there home frys as the basis for all to hope too be some what close to..I remember being with my Great Grandfather, my Great uncle Bernie, and my father (all of whom have passed away) I might live in Minneapolis MN now but I am fortunate that the memories are in my mind forever . Thankful that this land marke is still the same place I remember. Thank you so very much for the years of turn n burn Greatness”

“The coffee here is amazing, I’ve had a mix of regular, matcha, iced, hot etc. The corn muffin was good too!

It’ll be a bit of a wait depending on the time you show up or even ordering through uber or door dash but the 2 women behind the line are MACHINES. You learn to appreciate their work and not be impatient with the wait time.

My coffee has been made perfectly every time so far. No complaints!”

“Decided to give it a try because it was recommended by a friend. Well placed recommendation. The food was great, The staff was attentive and friendly. The prices were very reasonable. I'll be back again soon.”

“Best pizza in the area……Friendly atmosphere.”

“Jillian B was such a welcoming face while I came to pick up my food. Both Stella and Rhenna are amazing and answered all of my questions. Such an amazing restaurant and great food we love you Sergio’s!”

“I'm a bit of a geek, so this is my ķind of place. They have soooo many movies. But they also host events and marathons, live music, poetry readings, and more. They are very active in the community and just a great place!”

“Great family and great food!!”

“First timer! Walked in to a very clean business and two smiling faces behind the counter ❤️

Had to come leave a review because the tubs were absolutely delicious! They’re a MUST try. The sauce is sweet, the dough is perfectly crispy. Just the right amount of cheese and toppings. Very addictive! Will definitely be going back.

One 4-pack of veggie and one 4-pack pepperoni. I would’ve taken a photo of the inside, but we ate them too quickly ha”

“Stopped for dinner prior to the hockey game. Burger Fish sandwich slaw snd onion rings. Everything was great. Staff was excellent plus pleasant professional Dining room was clean food was delicious fresh plentiful. Could not have been better.”

“I got a cake from here 2 years and it was exactly what I wanted (the heart cake). My husband loved the taste and kept mentioning it when it got closer to his birthday this year so I, of course, had to get another one. It was AMAZING! Everyone loved it and a few said it was the best cake they’d ever had. Yellow cake with cheesecake filling and buttercream- highly recommend. Steve was also great with communicating and working through my indecisiveness about the design.”

“I never fail to be impressed with the food from ABK our favorites are the lamb kati rolls, the lemon chicken, samosas and as of tonight the chicken wings with tamarind sauce. SO LUCKY to have this place in Hamden!”

“incredible sandwich and service. super fresh ingredients and maybe the best bread I've ever had. highly recommend.”

“This was a very cool lunch spot that we found while looking for a quick bite during lunch break. I had the Birria tacos which were exceptional and my fiancé had the burrito which was equally delicious. Very cute spot very good charm and very nice management staff. If you’re in the Hamden area, I would recommend checking the spot out.”

“I really like this place for amazing salads. All ingredients are fresh and there are many choices. The açaí bowls are hands down one of the best I’ve had. My reason for not giving 5 stars is because of service. I know the workers are busy preparing phone orders but when you have people in the shop, serve us! I feel like I spend a lot of time waiting to be helped. Last tip: get the Fig dressing , the dressing alone is a reason to get a salad!! You won’t be disappointed.”

“Awesome service. It's always a pleasure and great experience when I come in town.”

“I moved from ny and this is the best Chinese food in Hamden. The owners are so accommodating when I make special requests for my picky toddler. I’m so glad my family found them because I love my weekend Chinese food. I highly recommend them”

“I like it here mixed crowd Neighborhood bar”

“Chamos makes you feel like you're home on your own patio especially with the new patio dedicated to cigar smoking two different outside patio 1 with a bar outside”

“Wow! Wasn’t expecting to find authentic Korean food here, but this is awesome. There was a friendly lady working by herself on a Friday. It felt as close to a home cooked lunch as ever.”

“I have been ordering here for years, they have the best pizza in and around town, I call and they immediately know my name. If I have issue with my order I call and they solve the issue asap.”

“Very friendly staff/ bartenders. Excellent food. Always Good vibes. Great location.”

“My family LOVES ASHLEY'S!! If you haven't been there it is a must! Hands down the best ice cream in Connecticut! They rotate flavors constantly and always have something for every taste including frozen yogurt. They come up with the best combinations, and the sundaes are fantastic! There are so many toppings to choose from, and everything tastes fresh. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is fun with customers artwork adorning the walls. You can sample any flavor you'd like, and they have a "pup cup" for the family dog. It comes complete with a little biscuit, adorable. I would pay a lot more for their ice cream too, but they have somehow kept prices down. It doesn't get better than Ashley's. Every member of my family has one of their T-shirts. Not to mention that there is a great backstory to the place and it's a family owned business. I hope it's there forever!”

“A awesome lounge to visit. See new and old friends. Have wonderful food, drinks and a great time. I think it awesome place to relax and enjoy yourself. I give it Thumbs up ?.”

“I usually order the lemon pepper wings and they are Great and delicious and Always Hot”

“This is not fast food. It is fresh prepared food. The burgers are always prepared to order as well as the fries. The tables are always clean and the trash areas is always neat. The employees are always friendly and courteous. I highly recommend this Hamden location.”

“Family staff delicious chicken!”

“We are new in the Hamden area, and were really unsure as to what China place we wanted to try, as the reviews for everything local was not great, so we both decided to try Gold Star and oh boy was it good, chkn broccoli, general chows and crab Rangoon. They were all fantastic, especially the crab Rangoon, nice and krispy and the filling was so good. We really appreciate it chef thank you! Will be back soon.”

“Have ordered food from here 20+ times. Always meets expectations. Their chicken is excellent, so are their fresh flour tortillas. Kind, hard working staff. Highly recommend!”

“First time coming here I received amazing customer service from all employees I encountered. One of the employees from the looseleaf staff was so sweet and kind to me and made me feel welcome and helped me choose what I wanted to eat while I was there with my friend. The food was great I would totally eat add this to my list of places to come back to ??”

“Great sandwiches, salads and service.”

“Excellent food generous portions and a wide ranging menu. Definitely a must try for Mexican Food.”

“The food is great and the owners and staff are very friendly . The food is always good too .”

“Very nice young lady served me!!”

“Feeling down about the state of Whitney ave and Spring Glen Hardware debacle so came for egg sandwich and coffee and now everything is ok. The man at the counter was really nice and made fresh coffee for me! Yum. Ill be back - easy to get to and plenty of parking.”

“Great subs. Friendly service. A bit confused and definitely didn't get my order right but the sandwich was very good so i rated high. Spell it out to the staff and make sure they get it right. They are friendly but they are extremely unenthusiastic about their job. They have access to quality ingredients.”