Hartford Area Hidden Lunch Gems?

[minidarren]

Vaughns Public House

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Looks like you can choose from American or Italian style? Those cutlets look absolutely incredible.

Half a grinder is enough for most big eaters. Cash only.

 

[Deepster]

https://www.facebook.com/Broasterant-104942562918035/

Open since the 50's. Nuff said! Get the 8pc fried chicken. Oh MY!

I drove by there a couple weeks ago and couldn't believe that's still open. My parents got chicken from there all the time. If it's anything like it was back then, it's definitely worth checking out.

 

[TRest]

Harvest country store on Oakwood in West Hartford for grinders.

 

[joober jones]

Golden Krust if nobody mentioned it yet. I'm too lazy to read it all.

 

[BigEastCT]

Grinders:
Chicken cutlet:Wethersfield pizza house
Meatballs: franklin giant or corner grinder
Sausage: Dibacos
Beef Cutlets: Kensington market
Cold cut grinder: laRosas

 

[Silky J]

Claudia's in Farmington on Rt 4 is absolutely fuego. Chicken parm GODS.

 

[TerryBoyz]

It’s been awhile but a trip to the Polish National Home was always an adventure. If the waitress thinks you are taking too long to order you’ll end up with the polish sampler. Take it easy on beer though. Small cups but they pack a punch.
Another option is pho Boston right on the line with West Hartford—bear A Dongs. That’s a good choice this time of year.

 

[UC313]

Coyote Flaco on new britain ave is my go to for mexican.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

I drove by there a couple weeks ago and couldn't believe that's still open. My parents got chicken from there all the time. If it's anything like it was back then, it's definitely worth checking out.

It is! Ask for Sylvia. The owner! It takes 20 mins after your order to receive the goodies. Fresh I am as old school as you can get though at times.

 

[Calhoun's Court]

Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers -Meriden

 

[Kenny11]

Piolyn. There’s 2. Both are great

 

[Mano]

The Vietnam Restaurant in West Hartford, New Britain Ave.

Chef's Dog House in Newington.

Corner Pug, West Hartford.

Hot Basil, West Hartford.

El Pollo Guapo, Wethersfield.

 

[Robertelamin]

Park & Oak in West Hartford

 

[Deepster]

It’s been awhile but a trip to the Polish National Home was always an adventure. If the waitress thinks you are taking too long to order you’ll end up with the polish sampler. Take it easy on beer though. Small cups but they pack a punch.

Can't believe I missed this one. Totally a hidden gem in Hartford and has been featured in Gourmet magazine. I'm half polish and the pierogi are worth the trip alone.

 

[UConnStats]

The Vietnam Restaurant in West Hartford, New Britain Ave.

Chef's Dog House in Newington.

Corner Pug, West Hartford.

Hot Basil, West Hartford.

El Pollo Guapo, Wethersfield.

El Pollo Guapo is opening a Hartford location on 12/3. That place is awesome.

 

[BleedHuskyBlu]

Hot oven pizza in West Hartford on park is great

 

[ScottBonz]

El Pollo Guapo is opening a Hartford location on 12/3. That place is awesome.

Agreed. My Uber eats go to over to west hartford.

 

[HooperScooper]

Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers -Meriden

Would have to drive way over the speed limit to get there within 15 minutes from downtown Hartford though.

 

[Waquoit]

Would have to drive way over the speed limit to get there within 15 minutes from downtown Hartford though.

Besides, you can get a Ted's at the XL Center.

 

[Huskybass]

Hot and Spicy Chicken at Saigon Kitchen. Don't order anything else.
Chicken cutlet grinder at Cornerstone on Main St.

The chicken cutlet grinder was legendary there decades ago. Is it still as good?

I have a hidden gem on Main St. in Manchester. Bui. Real good Vietnamese food. A little pricy for lunch, but definitely yummy. I had dinner there tonight and am already looking forward to the next trip.

 

[Huskybass]

I agree. Carl's BBQ in East Hartford is real good. I usually go with the Jamaican Jerk Chicken sandwich.

I will second this. Yummy food from an absolute hole in the wall. Sketchy area, next to a package store But damn that food is good.

 

[Caronimo]

I will second this. Yummy food from an absolute hole in the wall. Sketchy area, next to a package store But damn that food is good.

That’s what makes it a “hidden gem” gotta try it!

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Just want to say that if I have been critical of basketball-related posts by anyone contributing to this thread, I apologize. We may differ in temperament or outlook, but somehow a thread like this is akin to sharing a meal together. Peace.