Hartford Area Hidden Lunch Gems?

[I Bleed Blue]

We already have a thread for best CT grinder and Wethersfield Pizza’s Chicken Parm is the winner. /thread

For lunch spots I’ll contribute by adding Dhaba Walla. Indian fast food.

 

[ct06111]

MMs Gyros on temple street. Theres a couple gyro places in hartford but this one is on a different level.

I haven’t been to the one on temple,but I think the gyro and kebab house on Pratt St is real good.

Goldburgers or rooster in newington
2nd the dawg house

 

[BigEastCT]

My new favorite restaurant is beachland tavern, elmwood westhartford. The smoked kitchen sink wings are the best I had in CT

 

[WhiteDressWes]

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.

I recommend the Pho (Saigon?) in front of Pho Boston.

 

[WhiteDressWes]

We already have a thread for best CT grinder and Wethersfield Pizza’s Chicken Parm is the winner. /thread

For lunch spots I’ll contribute by adding Dhaba Walla. Indian fast food.

Love everything else but not the bread that comes with "Indian Street Food".

 

[Mano]

I recommend the Pho (Saigon?) in front of Pho Boston.

Vietnamese ravioli, beef pho and the shaken beef at the Vietnamese Restaurant up the road can't be beat.

 

[Mano]

For lunch spots I’ll contribute by adding Dhaba Walla. Indian fast food.

Utsav on the Silas Deane has a pretty good lunch buffet.

 

[Grab 1]

Cyote Flaco on New Britain Ave Hartford

 

[Deepster]

Cyote Flaco on New Britain Ave Hartford

Eh....is it worth it for lunch if you can't have a marg?

 

[BUConn10]

I recommend the Pho (Saigon?) in front of Pho Boston.

There’s like 4 Pho restaurants in that area, and another half dozen on Park Street. Pho Boston is consistent but it isn’t spectacular and is a bit overpriced for a bowl of broth.

King and I Thai before it changed ownership on Park Street was in my opinion the best Asian take out/dine in restaurant in the state. Since the new owners it’s okay but just doesn’t taste the same, not sure if anyone else has noticed this.

 

[GemParty]

If your downtown, the Russell just opened a quick takeout spot on Pratt beside their main restaurant. Jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, good portions, quick service.

 

[Robertelamin]

My new favorite restaurant is beachland tavern, elmwood westhartford. The smoked kitchen sink wings are the best I had in CT

There are a bunch of good places in Elmwood now. Beachland Tavern, Nummi, Vietnam, Corner Pug, Goldberg’s, Hartford Baking Co., Pepe’s, Hot Basil, Raquet Coop.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Claudias grinders in Farmington(?), best Italian sub I’ve ever eaten, by far. Half grinder feeds two people.

 

[methodology]

Piolyn. There’s 2. Both are great

I'm surprised you're the only person to mention this place. It truly is a hidden gem and it's huge portions and great food

 

[UCFBfan]

Corner Pug is a quality spot. Their Mac N Cheese is awesome and they stand all the pasta upright.

I'm a big fan of Plan B on Park Rd in West Hartford too.

 

[dannyHAM]

Corner Pug is a quality spot. Their Mac N Cheese is awesome and they stand all the pasta upright.

I'm a big fan of Plan B on Park Rd in West Hartford too.

Plan B one of my favorite burger spots out there.

 

[Robertelamin]

Has anyone been to the Fernwood?

 

[uconnphil2016]

Utsav on the Silas Deane has a pretty good lunch buffet.

So good. They’re in Vernon too. Easily my favorite Indian place

 

[TRest]

Has anyone been to the Fernwood?

Yes. So old school it will either turn you off or you will enjoy the experience. Average food but the crowd and the staff are older than dirt.

 

[Deepster]

Has anyone been to the Fernwood?

I went out of curiousity once. Really dark inside. Old school menu and clientele. Good home cooked food but not much to look at.

 

[Mano]

Has anyone been to the Fernwood?

Weren’t you with us when we tried to go to the bar there and they were just about ready to close up shop at 930? This was years ago now.

 

[Robertelamin]

Weren’t you with us when we tried to go to the bar there and they were just about ready to close up shop at 930? This was years ago now.

Yup. Never tried the food though. We just booked out of there after getting a drink at “last call”.

 

[mauconnfan]

Mill on the River SWindsor and Bricco Glastonbury. Not just the food but the bartenders trust me, depending on the day!

 

[Dooley]

Wethersfield Pizza for chicken cutlet subs.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Wethersfield-Pizza-102620026452857/about/?ref=page_internal

You beat me to the punch. Ordering a chicken cutlet from Wethersfield Pizza means you will have fed yourself for an entire week. I think they put 100 cutlets in each sub.

 

[8893]

You beat me to the punch. Ordering a chicken cutlet from Wethersfield Pizza means you will have fed yourself for an entire week. I think they put 100 cutlets in each sub.

And I believe it's also minestrone season there now, amirite @Deepster?