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    Glenwood Drive-In

    3.6 (224 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Hot Dogs, Fast Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Angela R.

    I recently went to family owned,local fave Glenwood Drive-In and ordered a cheeseburger, a New England-style hot dog(top split buns), & a basket of shrimp w/ fries. Overall, it was ok(not amazing, but def not average or forgettable either).It landed in that middle space for me where the food was solid enough to enjoy, just w/o anything really blowing me away. The ordering style felt very fast-paced & cafeteria-like which made the experience feel quick & efficient. The staff moved things along smoothly, so even though it was busy, I didn't wait long. The New England-style hot dog was pretty straightforward. The flame-broiled cheeseburger was a little overcooked for me. The shrimp basket w/ fries was my fave part of the order especially since it was fresh & tasty! I left satisfied,just not necessarily impressed. Still, it hit the spot for me(after a day of hiking)!

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    Jamie N.

    i had a great first time at Glenwood! the menu is very simple and straightforward, which is great for someone who is easily indecisive! i got the cheese dog with grilled onions and the chili cheese fries. right off the bat, the chili cheese fries were so damn good! the chili itself was very good, it's hearty and packed with flavor, and some of the best i've had in CT. the cheese wasn't artificial tasting and i loved the whole dish. the hot dog was huge, had a ton of onions, and they're plenty of free toppings to choose from. definitely get the hot dog well done and you will enjoy it even more! Service was quick and the staff was very friendly!

    Isabelle L.

    I've heard about this place from many people and it does live up to the hype. It's has an old-school vibe. I really like my hotdogs charred and almost burnt and this place delivers with that. Once you get your hotdog, there's a filling station where you can add your toppings. Chili has a nice kick. There is also conveniently an ice cream place connected to it to where you can top off your meal with a milkshake. Definitely a quick stop to get made to order food.

    Thanchanok P.

    The last time I was being here in 2019, and I came back again because I missed their hot dogs and ice cream. It's hard to believe they've been around since 1955. If you're in Hamden, don't miss checking in here.

    Kevin B.

    Stopped by the Glenwood Drive-In for a quick bite to eat after a recommendation in the area. This is your typical drive-in spot down the street from Quinnipiac. Good amount of parking and its smooth well oiled machine in terms of ordering, place has been around over 65 years. I went with the chili-cheese dog, could choose American or nacho, I went with nacho and an order of "Frings." Frings must be the locals term, it's an order half onion rings, half fries. They also have a nice condiment bar on the side with some hot pepper relish among others. Plenty of booths inside or side counters to sit and eat at. Chili-cheese dog was great, no shortage in terms of size, wish the chili had a kick to it, but still good, great toasted bun. The Frings were also enjoyable, quality onion ring that didn't fall apart upon taking a bite, fries were ok, could've been better. Service was quick and friendly, no complaints. For sure worth checking out.

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    Megan K.

    This is hands down one of the best lobster rolls I've ever had in the state of Connecticut. And I have had a LOT over the last 12 years I have lived here. The proportion of lobster to butter to bun was perfect. The staff were incredibly nice. If I could give them 20 stars I would. So flavorful, and the onion rings were amazing and didn't even need dipping sauce. And I'm from the Midwest and I use condiments on everything so if I say they don't need sauce, that's saying something. So glad my friend brought me here last night and introduced me to them because I'd have never known to visit had she not.

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    Jason P.

    Glenwood has been on my Hot Dog Try List for a while because area friends like it. I recently tried it for the first time. Glenwood grills long Hunmels, so that they have a bit of char and pop. The hot dogs extend off both sides of the bun, which is not my favorite thing, because I like toppings and bun in each bite. Glenwood is not a place with a bunch of specialty dog options that they top for you. They do have a serve yourself condiment bar. The good news is that when you have such a long hot dog, you can actually make two sets of toppings on each half of the hot dog. I topped one half of each dog with mustard and kraut and one half with mustard and relish. All of the toppings were about average. I'm good with standard mustard and relish, but I prefer a hot homemade kraut. The dog itself was good. The bun was fresh. I can see why people like the Glenwood dogs, and Glenwood offers other foods as well. Glenwood has inside and outside seating in an old school hot dog joint setting. There's also an enjoining ice cream shop. 4 Stars

    One order of fried shrimp, 2 orders of chicken fingers, buffalo blue cheese sauce, tartar sauce, spicy Cajun bayou sauce

    Decided to try something different for dinner. This is a no frills restaurant that touts doing things traditionally. Inside of the establishment was plain, staff was friendly. I got fried shrimp and chicken tenders. The tartar sauce came free, but I also bought two of their special sauces: spicy Cajun bayou sauce and buffalo blue cheese sauce. The chicken and shrimp were tender and juicy, but the breading could've been a bit more flavorful. The sauces, however, elevated things very nicely. The tartar sauce was tangy and delicious. I don't enjoy the flavor of buffalo sauce without blue cheese, so I appreciated that sauce as well. Finally, the bayou sauce was the most impressive. Spicy and savory, it went perfectly with both the chicken and the shrimp. I recommend this sauce the most. Pretty good food overall. I'll definitely be back for more.

    Kevin D.

    A solid chili dog to finish our trek Stop 6 of 6, and we ended up at glenwood to try one of their dogs. The staff were very friendly, the menu is a little limited. They highlight their seafood a lot for a dog place, but the plates covered in tin foil indicated that the seafood was a very popular item. This being our 6th stop for a dog, we split a single chili dog with some onion rings. Food comes out quickly, we take pics and dig in. Onion rings, not great. not salted and the batter not seasoned. you effectively get flour and grease. not very good. The dog, that was really good. A good grill on the bun, chili had a little spice to it, hot dog had a nice snap to the casing. Good hallmarks of a solid dog. Decor is very much a very old school restaurant, but it's well maintained and cleaned. It kinda resembles a very old wendys. but cleaner. A great stop for our last dogs of the day, but not the best. The seafood looks awesome though, so grab a dog and some clam strips!

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    Sara O.

    For me this place is pure nostalgia. It's dogs, burgers, fried seafood, and it's unique. I loved hearing the shouts of ONE DOG TWO FRENCH, didn't hear that today but the memory is intact. They've kept it going all these years which is awesome. The kids enjoyed their food, I enjoyed bringing them.

    Small fries and tasteless hot dog
    Christopher B.

    I was in the mood for a couple of hot dogs and someone suggested I try this place. I wish I hadn't. I bought a hot dog and fries and a coke and paid $14.00 for it. The dog was an off brand of some kind and though deep fried it was virtually tasteless. The fries were nothing at all to mention - just barely warm and very few of them - and they cost $4.55!! The coke was fine but I paid $2.55 for a 20 oz. See the pics for a view of the "meal" I had at this vastly overpriced burger joint.

    Emily G.

    I have been going to Glenwood for most of my life. It is attached to Kelly's cone connection which is part of the father daughter business. It gives off that old-fashioned driving and feel. Not much has changed since I started going when I was a kid. I always look forward to their foot-long hotdogs and hamburgers. I love that they have a toppings bar so you can load up your own dog. It's one of the very few spots that'll eat a chili cheese dog. They have other options like fried seafood, such as softshell crab and clam strips. We brought my grandpa here recently, so I have a feeling will be going even more often!

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    Always great hot food made to order. Great hours and longstanding fixture in Hamden. Must try hot dogs & frings.

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    My number one place for dogs,fries,scallops. It's close to home and convenient and dessert is right next door. Great ice cream

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    Omg delicious. Best hotdogs and onion rings!! Worth the trip there from anywhere. Friendly owner.

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    Always a home run. Cool old school place. Burgers and fried clams and hot dogs. Yum yum

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    the world would be a better place with more joints like this. Food rules, service is fast and friendly, and it's charming as heck.

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    we had a party at work and everything was so good. I never liked onion rings but I tried them and…read morenow i'm a fan. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and will order that again but everyone loved the steak and cheese sliders. the hot honey chicken sliders. the corn bread was being fought over lol. wish I lived closer. next time i'm in Hamden I will get all the food.

    My spot, the spot, the people are awesome, & the food is delicious! It's been almost a year since I…read morediscovered this hidden local Hamden gem and listen... stop playing with them and show some love. Support local, always. I've been sitting on this review because I lowkey don't want people to overdo it and ruin the vibe--but my Instagram stays in the know since I've posted them plenty of times already. They're just that good. It's a nice, quaint spot with real heart, plus they've got a food truck they take out and about, and they cater too. Straight out of South Carolina, bringing authentic Southern BBQ, lowcountry blends, and somehow mixing it perfectly with that New England swagger. I became a regular fast. Any chance I get, I'm bringing new people here....and I'm not stopping anytime soon, which should tell you everything. They've got some crazy staples too: $10 classic burger with fries on Tuesdays, $1 smoked wing Wednesdays... Yeah, you read that right. And that's just off the top of my head. They also run daily specials that rotate, so either keep an eye on their IG or just pull up and see what they've got cooking that day. I could honestly keep going?I've tried a lot of the menu--but don't sleep on the breakfast sandwiches (coffee's included). And if you're an Arizona fan, they've got variety. Long story short: if you haven't been yet, you're missing out!

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