The best Restaurants in Hamden ranking of February 2025
196 restaurant menus in Hamden, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Stopped by for a quick bite with my son while out shopping. Sandwich bread was fresh, as was the veggies. My son, who is very picky, loved their..."
Khraig Schupp
"Always a great experience. I had been getting a chicken Caesar salad for lunch 1-2 times a week and my co workers all hopped on and started ordering..."
Amanda Bernardo
"This is quickly becoming my favorite local pizza place and I am so surprised to see they only have 3.8 stars. Moved here 3 years ago and have not..."
Katie Visentin
"Chicken Francese is too die for, enough to feed 3 people! Food is always fresh and arrives hot! Two..."
Diana Ruggiero
"Ordered a large Pepperoni pizza my husband said the pizza was very good. I myself ordered a fettuccine Alfredo which kind of was on the dry side l..."
"Very clean, and quite Mickey D's. Employees are kind and..."
James Hayes
"This McDonald's has been very generous with ingredients and fresh prep was great. Wish all McDonald's were like that all the time but that's not the..."
"Simply the best. Everything we ever ordered from here was great. The cobb salad is a must. The wings are great. Eggplant parm. Hot oil pizza. Could..."
Chris Schoepflin
"Best pizza crust outside Brooklyn, NY. I have NEVER had a problem wit my Pizza when I order from them. Best pizza in..."
Hans Hartman
"I love their Pizza the food is great there and for the bacon pizza they cook they bacon perfectly not raw perfect so everyone in Hamden try this..."
Juanita Galloway Matthews
"I been ordering from Legend Pizza and I can say that when I order they know who I am and always get my steak cheese on point very good quality of..."
"food was beyond good nice and hot. chicken was crispy and flavorful. sides were nice and hot and macand cheese was on point. Girl that took care of..."
Dev Ro
"The food was great fresh and delicious I ordered a 12 peice and shared it with Leon Lagacy and Neptüne Tha Planet. The service was Prompt and the..."
"Always excellent food (never a bad meal) and service. Been going for many years same owners since the beginning (treat you like family). They must..."
Todd Thibeault
"Love love love this place!!!! Awesome food!!! Awesome customer service!! Did I mention I love this place..."
Dorene Lorence Dadio
"The new renovations look amazing. Food and service is perfect! Definitely would..."
Ugur Kangal
"I love the new remodeled building! They updated their dining room with super clean restrooms, new booths and ceilings the whole nine yards! Food and..."
Ted Arlier
"Excellent food,friendly staff and the owners go above and..."
Anthony Delfino Jr.
"Great morning to stop in for a favorable meal..walked in for the 1st time an love the service very polite and welcoming also very fast service...."
Law Brown03
"Early morning breakfast I had there and it wasn't really packed inside. The food was very fresh very tasty and had a reasonable price. Server was..."
Keith
"Food was excellent diner fare. Hot BLACK coffee(🖤)...is there any other kind? Well priced and excellent..."
Shaamsuldhin Ashiq
"Food is very good.... service was AWESOME! Very nice people work here, thoughtful, attentive, and just plain..."
Susie Foster
"I have been coming to this place for years now and it’s the most friendliest environment yet! It’s a very welcoming diner that offers pretty fast..."
jessica rosario
"Great place for breakfast! I love a good breakfast, and travel to find special spots. I've only been here for breakfast (many times) and I can say..."
"I love love love their cheesy bread always hot and fresh and great combo choices for a quick lunch the workers are friendly I love coming..."
Crystal Taylor
"Location is a little sketch, but I love my Detroit-style pizza. Don't get the hot and ready pizzas; you gotta get the deep dish with a side of..."
Lisa Ogawa McLean
"Always a win with little cesars.. My famiky anf friends laugh because seriously they are better than half the fancy "#1 pizza" laces new haven prides..."
"Walked in a few days ago to have lunch with my boyfriend. We had a very bad experience at the Waterbury Popeyes recently but we were SO pleasantly..."
S C
"Yesterday I was in the Hamden area and stopped at popeyes. It was so delicious. I had the sandwich combo with the Mac and cheese. The Mac had so much..."
"Subway is always a great option for a quick lunch. Fast, clean, efficient service. My sub was made exactly how I specified. Yep. I'm picky... and I..."
Althea Star
"We had the Roasted chicken, and Tuna. Both were fresh, but could've had more meat. The new girl did a good..."
203Venom
"Great customer service, clean, and my order is always..."
Wanda Reyes
"Two thumbs up sandwiches, I would rather wait and eat good food instead speedy junk. owner was very strong worker, other crew was very nice. store..."
"I am a superfan of the Subway Club --with roast beef, thank you VERY much-- and the Subways in Texas have discontinued carrying roast beef, thus I..."
E A Griffith
"Great costumer service. Subway is an American privately held fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches (subs) and..."
M QM
"Da staff was very friendly nd they got my order rite on da 1st try. The place is always clean nd smellin really good. The food is delicious nd da..."
Maria Michonne Grimes
"The owner of this location on Dixwell Ave is awesome.....very friendly and always get the order straight !! Very clean..."
Joan Harvey
"This subway franchise is the best one I’ve ever been too. They really load your sandwich with veggies. Very clean place. I only visit this subway...."
Ileana Caribe
"Wish i would have gotten her name but the woman whose was working Sunday 8/18 around 930 am was such a sweetheart. Very friendly and made the perfect..."
Laura Gonzalez
"Its your regular Subway, but is better than some of the others in the area. Tastes fresher too and the people are the friendliest here and work..."
Isaiah Fulton
"I always like it but OMG the music was loud that the staff can't hear what I'm..."
"This establishment has a A rating which means it's clean, food is at proper temperature, and food is stored as per rules and regulations for..."
Diana Ruggiero
"We had such a great meal tonight and Maurice our waiter was the best!! We will definitely be back especially to see Maurice,, what a great asset he..."
Lori Koripsky
"Really careful COVID procedures. They are only filling the restaurant at about 20% capacity (or less), even asking people to wait outside and risking..."
Katrina Sill
"My cousin's favorite place to meet and eat locally. There are a variety of meal choices to satisfy your breakfast, lunch, or dinner..."
"Whoever made my matcha needs their pus ate, respectfully, it was the best matcha i’ve ever..."
Christina Macci
"Generally a good location close to exits in both directions on 95. The staff is unfailingly friendly. They occasionally get swamped with mobile..."
Daniel Chesson
"Mad respect for the staff. A couple weeks ago we had a terrible snow storm. I've driven plenty in storms like this over the years on the ambulance..."
Calin Calabrese
"The friendliest staff ever.
Good coffee and clean..."
Eva Kru
"Good place for coffee, well maintained inspite of short..."
"have been here a few times now with the bf and with the kiddos. we love this place. you can have a nice quiet meal with no drama. could eat there a..."
Shannon Police
"Excellent food, great service. I ordered Big Fat Greek French Tost and my husband ordered the Greek eggs benedict both were..."
Marian Gialedjis
"I usually order my favorite meal each time I visit. I have been eating here since I was 12 and the food is always excellent. I can always count on..."
Thomas Ruggiero
"Nice selection. Good food. Love their steak sandwich and burgers. Friendly staff. Guaranteed a good meal any hour of the..."
Deborah Lurie Edery
"Good food good service chicken melt was soo good going there sense I was a..."
Maria Izzo
"Whenever I come here, they treat me like family. Food is always good at a great..."
Chad Jansen
"Been going here for over 35 yrs by far my favorite diner in Hamden!! Never was i..."
Terry Ann Siciliano
"An awesome diner! Staff is amazing! Would love to stop by if i am ever in..."
Debra Yorke
"They are terrific,friends of mine had a stellar experience ..."
Christine Olewiler
"Just stopped in late night on the way home to NH! Been here 5 minutes and I love it..."
Tony Paladino
"Amazing diner who know to do it right! Hope I get the chance to visit one..."
Jennifer Vander Bos
"I just went in to use the bathroom on a road trip to pick up some gym equipment. Bathroom was reasonably clean and the staff was friendly. My girl..."
John
"The burger and fries were great. The service was great too. The only thing I'd give a 3 is the Calamari for the taste. Everything else was..."
Leo Olivera
"One of our favorite diners in town! Haven't had a bad meal yet and we keep trying the specials with no disappointment yet. Centrally located and..."
Fernando Melendez
"Good diner food. Reasonable prices, very friendly wait..."
Starter005
"If you're looking for that comfort food breakfast/late night diner food, then this is definitely the spot in Hamden! There is no better place in my..."
"Extensive menu offering delicious Mexican fare. The birria tacos were generously filled and tasty. My friend and I really enjoyed the seafood..."
Lynda N
"We always do take out from here and always change the way stuff is prepared and every time they get it correct. We have never had any issues. I love..."
Michael S
"This Mexican place is just amazing! The food is very delicious and we’ve got a huge portions, all vegetables were fresh in our order.
Our server..."
julia kotlinska
"I have been coming here for year, the staff is very friendly and attentive. The food is always tasty and served hot. The drinks are good too..."
Vince Crotta
"Love this family owned restaurant. Always good food, good atmosphere and excellent drinks. And a friendly staff. We love..."
"Amazing experience at this Taco Bell every single time. They get a lot of traffic but it doesn’t effect the speed one bit. The employees are very..."
Liam Healey
"I had an awesome encounter at taco bell in the Hamden plaza thanks to the hardworking MIC in there names Liza she was so friendly and helpful as well..."
David Wong
"Usually Taco Bell is, well, Taco Bell. However, this specific location had exceptionally fast and friendly service and the food quality is above..."
"The little things make a big difference and this place puts extra quality into everything they serve. Any breakfast sandwich on a croissant is 5..."
Geoffrey Miller
"Fresh high quality ingredients and excellent flavor- every donut has it's own unique flavor..."
Judith Leach
"Of course the food is great, but it was the friendly guy at the drive through that made my day with a dog biscuit for my canine..."
Corinne Hughes Jackson
"Great place for a bite. Friendly staff, fresh homemade food. Soups look awesome as did sandwiches. Better service and lower prices than the chains..."
Deborah Ferretti
"It is Hamden at it's best. Family-owned business with a staff second to none. Although I only come every few months from FL, it feels like home. ..."
Jane Colwell DuBois
"I loved it! Yummy, tasty, and fresh donuts. Super friendly and helpful..."
Rose Mary Caballero
"Best donut place in CT...better than Neil's in my..."
Amanda Gillis
"I went today ... I had a gluten-free blueberry muffin. It was delicious! It is the first baked item that I have been able to have there since I..."
Jan Amento
"If you get a chance to stop in I suggest you do. Their donuts are so fresh and taste great. Better then DD. And grab a bottle of foxon park root..."
Kelly Mickelson
"Great local neighborhood donut/sandwich shop. Friendly staff & customers-stop in..."
Donna Marie
"Had their homemade soup and spinach salad for lunch yesterday...."
Stacey Sandler
"Have loved this place since the 1990's. Always stop in when I am back in..."
Bill Hendrick
"Best donuts in Ct. And the soup and sandwiches I highly recommend..."
Maria Elizabeth
"Great homestyle feel. You always feel welcome and get great service. In the fall the cinnamon donuts are worth driving out of your way to get some..."
Laura Sarvay
"Love the breakfast sandwiches! And my husband and I get SO much food for the..."
Jennifer C
"Quick and Tasty. Steak and cheese sub has me wanting to go back for..."
ELuke
"First time visiting today. I was in the area and had to check the place out after seeing so many reviews.
Instead of using the drivethrough, I..."
Joe
"A favorite of mine ever since moving to Hamden three years ago! Their prices are great, and I love their drive through option.
My favorite donut is..."
Pearl Miran
"There’s a reason this place is more popular than the DD down the street! Just got a sandwich today but would love to come back again to try the..."
Adam Weber
"really good breakfast sandwiches. the donuts were good too but if we were to come back it would be for the bagels!! parking available out front and..."
lor
"Great bagels got a dozen to bring home since there's not many good bagel places, especially in my area. Pumpernickel is great as well as sesame seed...."
Cindy Testino
"Great donuts, great service. Marble glazed stick is one of their..."
Taylor Gould
"I am happily addicted to their donuts. My favorites are the black raspberry jelly and apple filled ones. You have to get there earlier in the morning..."
"I was hesitant about this place because I’ve seen too many tequila bars that try too hard and their food is awful.
BUT THIS PLACE. It’s sooo..."
Jingo Mante
"Our favorite place to go in Hamden. The food is always delicious. They cook one of the best pork in the area. I don’t think I will ever get bored..."
ebru toprak
"We went on a Saturday for dinner, and the only table available was by the door. The draft from the constant rush of people coming and leaving does..."
Jenny Minutillo
"One of the best Craft Beer bars in the area. Great Southwest inspired food and..."
Mathew Coppola
"Food was top rate, best wing I have ever eaten, smokehouse poutine was out of this world and their S&M Marg was a truly unique and delicious..."
Reed Licki
"My husband and I really enjoyed this place for date night. They have several tables for comfortable outdoor seating. Our server was very attentive..."
Jin Xu
"Fantastic food...love that you can order tacos individually. Great variety of beer on tap that's always changing and never disappoints. The tequila..."
"My wife and I ate here for the first time on Monday 13 June.
There are a few Mexican food restaurants in our area but, when we walked in the..."
James Soules
"Stopped along our hike for drinks and apps. The Santa Fe Egg Rolls were perfect as were the margaritas. Sat outside on a beautiful day, and had the..."
Jack Horne
"Haven't been here in years. But with limited options available after our hike at 2pm on a Monday we decided to go here for lunch. Couldn't be..."
Steffanie Moccia
"Food is always consistent, well prepared and fresh. I live close by and love ordering take out from Aunt Childas. Everyone is always nice and greets..."
Nikki Gibeau
"Enjoyed tha outdoor patio with friends during Happy Hour.. great service 👏, chips and salsa, jalapeño poppers, chix tenders and Santa fe egg..."
Joseph Irizarry
"Always a pleasure to visit, helpful staff even for takeout, plenty of tables for indoor seating and several outdoor spots as..."
"I enjoy the food and creativity with selections like the Steak and Cheese Roll (new Egg Roll). I've been coming here for about a year or two, never..."
Mr. Anonymous
"There food is fresh and reminds me of the 1990's Chinese food I love this..."
"This is my favorite place to eat in Hamden. Great food, great service and always clean.. If you haven't eaten here yet .. You are missing..."
Steve Rodgers
"Delicious! Friendly and accommodating staff! Interesting menu, sushi is..."
Mary Beth Parisi
"Everything was delicious. The restaurant is very nice..."
Jill K. Perno
"Best I've had in this area.....by..."
Mike Floriano
"This is the place. Everything from sushi to udon to phenomenal Chinese- they have it all. Their cocktails are out of this world too! We have never..."
Melissa Cardosi
"Got takeout from here for the first time after moving to the area. Enjoyed some very solid sushi, Lady Heart roll and noodles, Chow Fun with..."
Charles Silvey
"Great food options. Delicious dishes. Jack and his family do a great job. Highly..."
Beth Cuneo
"Great drinks...a lot of interesting menu options...excellent..."
Shawn Adger
"Best Asian food in Hamden. Everything is cooked well and they have a lot of traditional options..."
george gooden
"Food was very fresh and delicious! Service was great and the restaurant was very clean!! Love this..."
"Grew up in Hamden, and ate at Glenwood all the time. Haven't been there in probably 20 years. Went with my husband and another couple...my husband..."
Cindy Valenti
"I have been going to Glenwood for over 50 years but recently moved to Florida. But when I come back to the area this is one of the must visit place..."
Joe Dunsmore Sr
"We've eaten at Glenwood for 35+ years . The hotdogs are the best in the New Haven area . The burgers are grilled and delicious. Great fries and..."
Carol Solomon
"Amazing food and friendly people!!! Our only problem was trying to decide what to eat, we wanted everything!! Definitely a must visit if in the..."
Princess Jasmin
"Our go-to place whenever we are hiking sleeping giant or biking the Hamden Cheshire trail. Wish they had outdoor seating when we have our..."
Joni Chiuchiolo Aveni
"Great seafood and fries! Looks like it should be featured on the food channel. Something for the whole family- burgers and hotdogs. ..."
Kristin Schmal
"We usually have lobster rolls, but this time we both had a cheeseburger, and they are the..."
Dawn N Tim Cunningham
"My order was taken promptly by a nice young man! Order was ready in a reasonable amount of time despite the fact that they were busy!! Charbroiled..."
William Boucher
"We were there yesterday. My mother and I got the clams.They were delicious. The french fries and onion rings were really good too and my brother..."
Donna Verdi
"The lobster roll is absolutely the best I have..."
Roman Kurywczak
"Been going to the Glenwood for over 55 years. Best hot dogs anywhere, best seafood in Hamden, great Fries and rings. A friend of mine from Granby..."
Bill Gibson
"The best hot dog that I ever ate was at the Glenwood Drive-in in Hamden, Connecticut with bacon, onions, chili, spicy relish, relish mustard and..."
Tony Peterson
"I had the scallops over the weekend for the first time. They were huge and very good! I usually get their delicious hot dogs but couldn't pass up the..."
Kimberly Rodriguez
"On a rainy Saturday,
Our daughter, a Hamden native, visited us from NY with her husband and 2 children.
She insisted that we go to Glenwood for lunch..."
don weeks
"Great softshell crab sandwich! Perfectly crispy. Really friendly place. Grilled chicken sandwich, fries, and onion rings were all good..."
Fran Bigman
"Nostalgic, local, yummy junk food! Great place for a treat! Fried shrimp, hot dogs, "frings" (mix of fries and onion rings), birch beer... and a trip..."
Karen Dangelo
"A yummy treat. We miss the order calling, that was part of the Glenwood experience. Like everything everywhere prices are getting up there, can't go..."
Tim Dagradi
"Love this place, so does my aunt. Casual dining with great fried foods and amazing ice cream next..."
"My first time having Indian food and it will not be the last. We ordered the curry lamb and the Tikka masala lamp. The flavor was excellent. I..."
Rafael Cordero
"One of the best Nepalese food we've had in CT, stopped by on the way back to MA. Vishnu who attended to us during our visit was very friendly and..."
Bipul Shrestha
"I've stopped in a few times when in the area and have yet to be disappointed. Both the service and food were excellent (I was the only one dining in..."
Brian Kirby
"The food was amazing. The service was a definite 5 star. The owner came to talk to us and asked us how our experiences were.
Must try the..."
Ashok Dhakal
"Oh my goodness 😳 so happy we finally made it. We ordered the 5 vegetable appetizer chicken vindaloo service perfect and we overheard 2 other..."
Deb Mitchell
"Visited this restaurant for the first time for a takeout order, yesterday. From our initial phone call to picking up to enjoying their great food..."
E. M.
"This restaurant has become a regular weekly stop for us. There is an excellent variety of different proteins with different sauces, all at..."
"i love the food it heathy more some place and their no gmo att to it it heathy for..."
Levana Chana Avram
"I always enjoy Panera Bread my Ty Chicken Salad & Tomato Soup! Awesome..."
Tracy Whitaker-Greene
"I ABSOLUTELY love this place....nice & relaxing atmosphere...AND the food is ALWAYS..."
Tracey N Foskey
"Had a fantastic mommy-son date today - this location was clean and had high chairs for us to use! The staff went above and beyond to be helpful,..."
Alysha Carroll
"A Panera Bread branch that definitely has "that" Cafe feel! It is an aesthetically pleasing place that has plenty of product availability. There's..."
Emma Karg
"you know Panera Breads food is always fantastic without a doubt n I hv no problem ever paying for what I ordered but when your lunch bill is 16bucks..."
kalisamoore856
"Great place to have delicious food. It is huge inside so don't hesitate to bring your family and friends. They have kids' meals..."
"Have been here twice since moving to the area a few months ago. Both times have been great experiences. The food is excellent and they have a great..."
Mariah Santopietro
"Came back to this establishment for lunch! Very happy! Ate at the bar, bartender was great, service was perfect, the food was exactly what I expect..."
Lou Highkin
"Great lunch pit stop where you can listen to traditional Irish music, have a great meal and a beverage! Amanda is a great server as well as..."
Stephanie “Stepharoni” Highkin
"I have been coming to this place since I was kid. The staff and the owner are always friendly and treat me and my friends like family. The food is..."
Vince Crotta
"This is a really nice Irish pub. The interior and decor are pretty typical of a proper Irish pub, and it's rather large on the inside.
They have..."
Mudi Kenney
"This is one of those cozy local favorites that is so good you almost don’t want to tell people about it.
The staff are all friendly, the food has..."
Pat Zambri
"I keep choosing different things off the menu and they never disappoint. Although,the Shepherd's pie is fantastic and my..."
Joel Allen
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