Sandra's Next Generation has been my absolute staple in the community for over three decades…read more Sandra Pittman has been cooking in this same location since 1989, and I've been eating here consistently since 1995. It is, without question, the best soul food in the state. I have no problem running down I-91 from Hartford just to get my food because the quality and taste are on a level that nobody else can touch. Don't let the neighborhood fool you; this is a masterclass in authentic cooking. Sandra and her husband Miguel have been running this place for over 30 years, and that level of dedication shows in every single dish. The food has the kind of soul and precision that defines the elite dining scene in Connecticut. If you want the real deal--the standard that every other soul food spot is measured against--this is the only place to go. It's a class act that has stayed true to its roots for over 30 years.

I have been excited about checking out Sandra's after seeing a TikTok and reading some of the…read morereviews. I caught Metro North from Grand Central and after the 2+ hour ride that's when I found out that they had no seating, which that is my fault for not researching. I ordered online and waited a hour and 13 mins for my food. The service was great. The owner was very friendly as well as the other staff. As I was waiting the gospel music was playing and it was nice. Once I got my food. I immediately gave it a try because I didn't want it cold or reheated for my review. The soul food empanadas with chicken were pretty good I would give them a solid 7 out of 10. The smothered chicken was very salty in my opinion. I would rate it a 5 out of 10, and the Mac & cheese tasted like boxed velveeta which I would rate a 4/10. I'm disappointed at how over hyped it seem. Not pictured was my order of fried fish and it was bland with no seasoning. The lemon on the side did no justice. I could've honestly caught it at a bad time because it was a Sunday and very busy, but I'm definitely not interested in going back.

This place is a hidden gem I stumbled upon. The service was amazing and the treat the guests like…read morefamily, the food is seasoned and cooked with love, and i the price was well worth it. A nice setting that's perfect for any meal and the ambiance is great. I will definitely come back and tell my friend and family

One of my favorite spots in New Haven! Support local and try this delicious family owned spot…read more Delicious fried chicken! I got both the wing and thigh and they were both cooked to perfection. So juicy and tender. The sides (Caribbean rice and mac n cheese) were also very delicious. The corn bread was good, a bit dry though. Overall, if you're looking for a good soul food place, I recommend this place.

I truly enjoy this place and their food. Fresh clean tasting soul food. They have reasonable prices…read moreand have been open awhile. I had the lemon pepper chicken wings, Mac and cheese, candied yams, and collard greens. The wings were seasoned to perfection, my only gripe was that the wings were wingettes and not while wings. The service feels some welcoming and patient because it feels like you're at a family member's house who is happy to feed you and proud of what they are serving you.

Great Food as well as the Ambiance is Nice. The Smothered Pork Chops are good! Nice place!read more

I really wanted to like this place.....the food was awful! My hubby had fish and it wasn't cooked…read moreon the I side. I had sweet potatos that had been sitting out all day dried up and hard. My rice had pieces that were hard. The baked chicken was nasty tasting. I had a meal there B4 and it was fine. Very disappointed and the food is not cheap ...poor quality

I wish I could give a zero for a star because this place is ridiculous. my husband and I wanted to…read moresupport our Juneteenth people and decided to visit. we literally got a boney ass turkey leg w two sides for $22! an additional turkey leg is $6.99. sadly at a Spanish spot or Chinese food place we'd spend less. I understand prices are up but for a turkey leg !! in a supermarket I'd spend under $15 to make it myself! we won't be returning!

Amazing The Food and Service was Exceptional in the fact,…read moresome of the choices of Food was so good I'm going back to try them. Brisket was good, but the lemon pepper wings wasn't so lemon flavored. Still just missing the lemon flavor I ordered. I owe my Nephew food from so I'll be there soon gotta try their desserts. Nice ambiance to eat inside so I'm gonna sit and eat my food this time. They have Decent Prices so go check them out

I'm a business owner of Camillias closet mobile boutique. The first time I ate there it wasn't…read moreabout there food it was the Hospitality that drove me back. Of course the food is Top Teir absolutely on point. The place is clean the atmosphere is on point location of parking is amazing the ambiance is amazing keep up the great work will definitely be back Camillias closet.

The best food! It's so hard to find good vegan food with big portions at a fair price and these…read moreguys hit the mark every time without fail. We always have full, happy bellies with leftovers to enjoy the next day. The food is consistently amazing and the staff/owners are wonderful! We choose this place over any local vegan option nearly every time and happily make the 30 minute drive without hesitation! A must try even if you aren't vegan

Went here for the first time and got an amazing lunch! Highly recommend the jerk tofu, Plantain,…read moresweet potatoes, and homemade juices.

Good seasoning pretty good I wouldn't mind a little bit more tho tbh, but the fish was cooked to…read moreperfection not soggy, oily or greasy and taste fresh. I called ahead of time so there was no wait. Not really made for dine it but it's still a clean cute lil spot. I would definitely recommend

I actually go here probably twice a month. This is a small Black owned business that makes Food to…read moreorder. There is no Food pre-cooked for you. There will be a slight wait but it's actually worth it. I do enjoy the food. I know that there is approximately 3-5 people in total that work there so Take note to that when you order or possible wait time depending on how busy they are. That's just my take on things.

Came across this food truck when it was parked outside Counter Weight Brewing in Hamden. From the…read moreoutside we couldn't really tell what kind of food it was, as there was no menu. However, inside the brewery, every table had their menu. Our first round of ordering included maduros, tostones, and papitas. The tostones and papitas were very good, the fries were crisped nicely. And the chipotle sauce that went with the tostados was had a nice zing to it. Enjoying these, we ended up order a second round. We tried three empanadas (the cheeseburger, the Sweet Flame, and the Roasted Green) and the popcorn shrimp special. The Brussels sprouts in the Roasted Green empanada were delicious, cooked and flavored well; the Sweet Flame has cajun chicken, cheese, and mango habanero sauce. All the empanadas were filled greatly and not too doughy. The shrimp were cooked to a golden crisp with a very tasty sauce that tasted like a sweet chili glaze. Overall, enjoyable and would try again.

Wow! Caribe Soul Truck was at Counter Weight Brewing in Hamden, and as I picked up some beer I…read morethought....I can't pass up on an empanada truck!!! I purchased the Sausage, and Chicken empanadas with a side of the yucca fries. Spicy, flavorful, delicious! Love the sauces too, a chipotle mayo, and a mango sauce. The lady running they truck ( I WILL get her name next time!) was super sweet and a pleasure to talk to. I hear they are stationed by Tweed, but I hope they are at Counter Weight again! I will make sure to stop by.

Understand it's a Friday night but restaurant was not at capacity and we waited over an hour for…read moreour food. Had to track down the waiter to inquire about our order and he said should be about 3 more minutes. Told him you have 5 minutes and then we're leaving. He came back and said we don't have sweet potatoes fries. Didn't anyone know this an hour ago. Finally my husband's fish platter came out and my two sides. His fish was good, chicken lukewarm. My sides were good. Disappointed there was no potato salad. Club soda was flat. At no point in our extended wait, did the waiter check in or offer drink refills. I only had water. Extremely disappointed in my experience tonight.

Was in the area and wanted some soul food so I decided to stop on in and get a take out order…read more Walked and was greeting nicely and offered a menu. After a few minutes of reviewing rhe menu I ordered a dinner plate of 6 wings with sides of yams and mac and cheese. Paid for my order and ready to wait a bit for it to be put together, 5 mins later the person that took my order came out and told me no mac and cheese. I wasn't too happy about that because this was in the evening which means dinner is being served the least is that staff should know what's available to sell/serve. Well server went back to kitchen and came out and said sorry...mac and cheese will be available in 20 mins do you mind waiting. I really had my tummy set on it so I said sure I will wait. I leave for 20 plus minutes and come back the order is still not ready. Well I want too happy about that. Finally order is ready and I get my take out order and I leave. I would have thought for the extra waiting time I might have been offered maybe a piece of cornbread but no such luck. But I said all of that to say this...the dinner was absolutely FABULOUS!!! The chicken wings were fried to perfection, the mac and cheese was worth the wait and the yams made me wait to drive back to the restaurant and kiss the chef !!! The food was worth it !!! Besides the wait and not being offered or given anything for the wait I have to say TRY THIS PLACE OUT THE FOOD IS SO WORTH IT !!! OH MY GOODNESS...everything was good...but them YAMS !!! I definitely recommend and will be back !!

I love the food at this place. I usually order the Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp Entree. The entree…read morehas enough food to fill your hunger. The location is mainly setup for TOGO orders, so no seating, but you'll love the food. The location offers an interesting mix of asian style recipes with some southern comfort food as well. Try out their Oxtail combo with some collard greens, and BBQ Ribs with mac and cheese and you'll see why. Places like this is what makes Hamden offer one of the best places to eat.

If you're feeling Chinese, skip the takeout place that's around the corner and go here…read more This is hands down the best takeout restaurant in the area. Prices are more or less the same as your average Chinese takeout, but much more quantity and much more quality. Take it from me, who's a big 220 pound guy who loves food: any time I order from here, I can never finish my food because I'm so full. Highly recommended!