Nica's has been a favorite since I lived around the corner 20 years ago. My aunt and I stopped in for chicken salad sandwiches and you can tell how excited I was to eat it by the fact that I did not take any photos of it. The line moves quickly and the staff is always ready to help. We enjoyed our lunch on the patio on a warm fall day. Nica's has something for everyone and is great for takeout or dining al fresco! read more

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I was a little nervous about this place but the people were so patient and the food looked good! My pesto panini was so yummy and it didn't taste old! I would return here and try some of their hot foods too! read more

Nica's Market - Chicken Pesto Panini - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

"Dominique, nique, nique S'en allait tout simplement Routier pauvre et chantant" (The Singing Nun) Italian delis and grocery stores are one of our guilty pleasures, and Nica's sure was a great one. We bought two sandwiches, 2 slices of pizza, and a big slice of banana chocolate chip bread for under $30. The sandwiches were both on a hard roll - an Eggplant Parm ($8) and an Italian Combo ($9). Both were stellar in quality and quantity. The Eggplant was piled high with tender very thin breaded eggplant slices and sauce. It was a big sandwich and very generously portioned. The combo included big layers of capicolla, salame, provolone, and a thin layer of a single lettuce leaf and tomato slices. Half of each sandwich was plenty for our dinner, so we'll get four servings out of the $17 we paid. Pretty outstanding value! The pizza slices ($3 each) were a real gem. I wasn't expecting them to be that outstanding, but they were exceptional in four ways -the cheese layer was quite thick and delicious, same for the sauce, the crust was on the thin side and not soft and doughy, but most of all was the way the sauce and cheese were spread to the very edges of the crust, so there was no wide perimeter ring of boring crust. The chocolate chip banana bread was a huge slab of deliciousness. Plenty of banana flavor, moist thick cake, and a liberal sprinkling of big chocolate chips. Our $3.99 piece was easily split between the two of us and believe me, half of that slab was not a skimpy portion by any means. Bottom line- the food was great, the pricing is fair, and the store is a lot more than a deli (bakery, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, grocery staples, imported goods). We were impressed with our visit, especially with those wonderful pizza slices. PRO TIP When you order a sandwich, make sure you tell them up front EVERYTHING you want on the sandwich -what kind of bread, what kind of cheese, what kind of topping(s), what kind of condiments. Our guy never asked, and as soon as I said, "Italian on a hard roll", he whisked off and made it the way he wanted to. When we said I didn't want any oil and vinegar, he gave us the side eye before he tossed the roll in the trash and replaced it. Definitely an improvement opportunity for the Nica's crew. read more

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Great sandwiches and paninis! A group I'm with ordered lunch from Nica's and we were not disappointed! The food was excellent! I had the sausage with broccoli rabe sub (I added provolone too)- it was very tasty. My son had the chicken club sub- he enjoyed it immensely. Everyone commented on just how good the food was. And portion size is huge too! Highly recommend! read more

Nica's Market - Sausage with broccoli rabe (and provolone). - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Nica's Market is small neighborhood, convenient, market known for their deli. They have a great selection of prepared foods, panini's, wraps, hot and cold sandwiches, pizzas by the slice, homemade soups, salads, stuffed breads and more. My wife ordered a slice mashed potato and bacon pizza, and a side cucumber and tomato salad.I ordered a lemon chicken hot sub. The sub was large and packed with chicken. The only problem was it wasn't hot, not even warm. There is a nice area to sit outside to eat. Problem here was the entire time we were swatting away bees. Two tables next to us, picked up their food and left. Food was good, but not the most enjoyable lunch. read more

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Great neighborhood spot to grab a quick sandwich or for the locals to do their grocery shopping. The establishment is clean, well organized, and fully staffed. The menu in the back of the store has a great assortment of both hot and cold sandwiches, catering, and salads. Everything looked super fresh and homemade. We tried the chicken cutlet, with fresh mozzarella, and roasted red peppers, on exquisite focaccia bread. It was delicious and a good value. The staff was friendly and welcoming. There is plenty of outdoor seating and parking on the street. read more

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I log this market. It's so adorable. They have amazing salads and sandwiches. The people there are always respectful and kind. The location is perfect for an afternoon walk or a little lunch date. Would highly recommend! read more

I made an order for a catering event recently and they have been very very responsive to my request to update the quote/invoice through their email. However, the lady whom I spoke to on the phone to actually place the order (i.e., provide them with the 16 digit card number, etc...) was so incredibly rude! First, she picked up the phone, no hello, hi, just "HOLD." So I proceeded to hold, probably thinking that they are swamped with lunch orders as I called around noon time. However, she was gone for a good 3 mins with nothing but radio silence on her end so I was going "hi, are you still there?" Then she responded with the most unwelcoming/disrespectful tone. I asked kindly if they need the tax exemption number for the card used since it was a catered order, and she said no and hung up. I guess I couldn't even ask how the delivery is going to work if they will text me beforehand, or if I will get a call from them? All they care about is making the money. I hope at least that the food will be good... Do not order catering from here if you want a side of RUDE with your meal. read more

nica's has excellent produce but many items do not have prices. This is an easy problem to fix and they refuse. This is an illegal practice and not customer friendly. Please Nica's - you are a store. Show the prices of what you have for sale like everyone else. read more

Food well prepared and delicious. Love to takeout on a day when we're too tired to cook. The help is sometimes irritable when the place is crowded. read more

Nica's I my home away from home! The food is AMAZING!!! A niche market where you can buy fresh food, produce, and gelato in the summer. Great atmosphere and customer service. read more

The food here is very good. However, they need to organize a little better with what they cook daily. When you don't live in the area you drive in only to be disappointed that they don't have anything you like. Can they just post the food options on Facebood or their website daily? This would be very helpful to those that don't live in the area. You try calling and the phone is busy at lunchtime. You call at 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. and they have no clue what they are serving for the day. Please get a better system going so those that don't live in the area know exactly what is on the menu (hot food items) for the day. Want to give you my business!!! Thank you so much. So I head to Nica's and it was an awful experience. I asked for middle piece of lasagna and the manager Rosario she was rude. The end pieces of the pan were hard and dry. She stated put some sauce on it. What I spent 14 bucks for a large dish last time. Why would I do that again. She gave me a small middle piece. Guess what this will be my LAST time coming to this deli. They certainly don't value the customer nor good customer service. Deli's are a dime a dozen between New Haven and Cheshire. Never again. read more

Food very good & service acceptable but not overly friendly. Prices a bit high but I guess that's everywhere in this neighborhood.

The homemade fresh food every day is delicious can't compare to anything else around!

This place is very consistent. I like their chicken salad sandwich with lettuce onion and American cheese with black pepper. They have excellent prepared food. read more

Nica's Market - This is an excellent chicken salad sandwich. - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I love stopping in whenever I'm in New Haven. The paninis are delicious and there's a huge menu to choose from. Set inside a grocery store, you can grab meats and all things grocery while grabbing lunch. They also have a hot meal area too. Stop by and enjoy! Buen provecho! read more

Delicious and very friendly staff! I got a sub and also a gift card for a friend and the workers at the deli counter and the front counter were great! Highly recommend read more

Very good takeout selections, always fresh as they do a good business every day. Large selection of sandwiches, subs, paninis, pizza slices. About the quality of a good local sit down restaurant. Lines can get crowded around lunch or after work. read more

We ate here every day of our visit to New Haven, CT. The Caprese focaccia sandwich was a huge hit for us southerners. We miss this deli so much! There was a lot to choose from and they are even open for breakfast in the mornings serving bacon, egg, & cheese croissant sandwiches. Worth every penny we spent there. read more

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We used Nica's catering for a gathering recently, and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, very generous portions, and they were considerate of food allergies (putting cheese on the side instead of in a salad). The market itself is also very nice, and we enjoyed the pizza we had as a snack. The commenter who felt they were rude may not have any experience working in food service...sometimes it gets really busy! We found them to be courteous and efficient (they even helped us load the containers into our car!). Highly recommended!!! read more

Food is deliciously prepared . So many great choices ! Worth the trip and consistently great

Second time having paninis from this place. I don't get the hype but I wasn't the one ordering them this time. Not impressed. They delivered an hour before event started today so all the sandwiches were cold by the time the event started. Guy just said that he had a lot of deliveries and can't control the time he brings orders to each client..... at least I think that's what he said. Couldn't really understand him. All hot sandwiches. Cheese wasn't even melted and bread thick and not crispy like a panini should be. Maybe they are better individually and not in a mass order. Wouldn't order catering from them personally again. read more

Another #IYKYK ICONIC New Haven go to! Nica's never fails and as many times as I think they've out done themselves they do it AGAIN! Why Nica's will continue to be a forever New Haven gem; Fresh, Friendly, Family Friendly, great service and they cater. Literally with lunch right to your office, family gathering, and more AND literally by ensuring their customers are well taken care of. Thank you Nica's for keeping the busy bodies of New Haven CT stomachs full! read more

Nica's Market - An explosion of flavor and taste with oh so many punches of savory deliciousness - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Words are not justice to describe the quality food, location and service. Nica's Gourmet is a MUST visit when in New Haven!!! Cow Girl is my Go To!! read more

Line was long but both the deli and the checkout line went super fast. The chicken pesto panini is great. I recommend the Turkey club with pesto. Fire. And the cowgirl panini is also goated. Great snacks. Just a little expensive for store items but the sandwiches are a great price for the size! read more

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We love Nicas. The sandwiches, pizza, hot prepared foods are excellent. Fresh veggies and fruit available also- but for lunch this place is our go-to. Lines can be long at lunchtime but ordering ahead is a good option. Portions are giant and we usually have leftovers. Prices are moderate. Food servers are jovial and polite. Not a place to eat in- it's a store- like a small grocery- but there are places to eat outside if it's wether conducive! read more

My friends and I stopped here to pick up sandwiches on our way to the beach today and Nica's did not disappoint! They have a super cute outdoor seating area, which we will have to try another time. But inside, they have a large selection of plenty of gourmet foods, and a deli in the back. We headed straight for the deli and the service was fast and friendly. My sandwich was only $7 which is so cheap compared to what you might get at chains like Subway or Jersey Mike's. Not to mention, it was delicious. I will definitely be coming back here when the next opportunity arises! read more

Nica's Market - Turkey and Cheese - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Terrific market on Orange Street. Sandwiches, salads, hot dishes, and pizzas are fantastic. Also great coffee and lots of gourmet items. Additionally, everything is reasonably priced. read more

RESTAURANT REVIEW Nica's Market New Haven Opened in 2002, Nica's Market is an Italian Deli located on Orange Street in New Haven CT. Nica's offers a wide variety of delicious sandwiches, salads, panini's and more. There are a wide variety of fresh made "hot foods" to satisfy local residents and workers appetites. The prices are slightly above the local average but the food is top notch.....most of the time. The one downside is the customer service, despite touting about it on their website. After visiting many times in a short period I was never met with the "outstanding customer service" they boast about. The food preparers seem all over the place and don't greet you with a friendly smile. Several order specifics were ignored on every one of my visits, including missing ingredients and added ingredients that were not ordered. Out of the 12 days I ate at Mica's, my "hot" food was stone cold, despite sitting on the hot bar. This happened at all times of the day as early as 11 AM and as late as 3PM. Bottom line. The food is delicious and the selection is great. If you have the patience to deal with a few annoying mistakes and inconsistent service definitely check this deli out just based on the amazing variety of Italian foods. Contrary to the food preparers, the girls that work the coffee counter are friendly and charming and always end the experience on a high. #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #follow #foodblogger #foodlover #like #delicious #homemade #healthyfood #follow #picoftheday #dinner #foodgasm #foodies #tasty #cooking #instadaily #lunch #bhfyp #restaurant #instagram #healthy #newhaven @ Nica's Market LLC read more

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Truly a family business. All the personal touches and well thought out menu that represents commitment to satisfaction. Everything from Olive oil,to T Bones, from produce , figs and miniature cannolis. As for the prepared food, be prepared to loosen your belt. There is such an assortment of high quality delicious compliments to a main course you'll never get bored of the selection. I've been to the Broadway grocery store in NYC, But in New Haven on Orange Street,this places a jule. read more

Excellent lunch spot and local grocery store in the East Rock area of New Haven! Nica's has a private parking lot and plenty of street parking which makes the experience (for New Haven) all the better. Unfortunately, they only offer outdoor seating, so be prepared to take out during the winter months. The lunch rush here is also real, so plan for that if you decide to eat here. I typically call in my order beforehand. Nica's is also a small grocer with fruits/veggies, refrigerated items, and some baked goods! Nica's offers precooked/buffet-style hot lunch items (like pastas) by the container, pizzas, and paninis/sandwiches. The paninis are among the more popular items. They are quite large, so portion is excellent. I've tried the Cowgirl (with no bacon), the Classico, and the Pesto Chicken. The Cowgirl definitely takes the cake in terms of taste and flavors. It is delicious! The Classico was pretty good while the Pesto was not something I'd order again. Overall, I prefer the chicken cutlet to their grilled chicken, because the grilled chicken was much drier in my experience. I've also had their tuna salad grinder which was solid, but nothing to write home about. Try the Cowgirl panini and check out Nica's! Side note: According to Yale's Muslim Life page, Nica's chicken is halal (Murray's chicken), which makes Nica's one of the few restaurants in all of CT serving authentic Italian cuisine with halal options! read more

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Incredibly rude management and miscommunication across staff. This business is falsely assuring product replacements and misrepresenting their products. Recently, I ordered a sandwich, with one of the key ingredients being meat. Unfortunately the individual preparing the sandwich forgot to add the prosciutto, which is a staple of the sandwich. I realized once I was home and called the establishment to politely inform them of this and was assured by an employee that I could come back and receive a new sandwich the next morning. Once I arrived the next morning, I mentioned my name to the employee I'd spoken with who connected me to the owner. The owner rudely denied any refund or new sandwich saying a "sandwich without meat is perfectly fine for me to eat" and that I should have "returned the [15-hour old] sandwich for him to throw a slice of meat on". He also mentioned "forgetting onions on a sandwich doesn't ruin the sandwich" - as if forgetting onions equates to forgetting the meat on a 3-ingredient sandwich. Yes, this feels as absurd to write as it felt to hear. Lastly, he blamed me, stating that I "should have confirmed with the owner and not just believed the employee." It was incredibly unprofessional and I was shocked at his treatment. His employees represent his company and if they assure me I will receive a refund or new sandwich, the responsibility should not be on the consumer to confirm the validity of the employee's statements with the owner. Their necessity to adjust internal policies has little to do with me and the burden shouldn't be placed on the consumer. read more

Fantastic steak and cheese sub-eggplant parm hero is super when they make it correctly and don't rush and their Sicilian slices are sinfully outrageous! Really great food but a shame that the workers don't have temperaments to match it! Portions are great and attitudes are tremendous here but the rating is based on the food and let's face it, it's a deli, not a restaurant so I won't shave off a star for rating-I just won't put money in the tip cup-I'm all about smiling behind the making =} read more

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Love Nica's - best sandwiches in New Haven! A great little neighborhood market with a cute patio.

A lot of my friends like it, but I just thought it was average and overpriced? Also, they don't have the prices on most of the food here so you have no idea how much anything it...not a fan of this trend (you'll see it in some other New Haven stores, too). read more

Just started working in the area and have passed this market many time on my way to work. Decided to stop in for lunch as was pleasantly surprised to see all the ready made fresh dishes in the deli and the list of panini and other sandwiches. The Italian grinder I ordered was fantastic! I'll definitely be back. read more

Nica's Market - Half of an Italian sub. - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Piece of plastic in sandwich. Called an was told "it happens." This was my first time at this place and not sure I will go back. Disappointing. read more

Nica's Market - Piece of plastic in sandwich - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Best Steak n Cheese in New Haven !!!! Also you can grab hot lunch items and cold sandwiches etc Large trays of Italian food for house parties and don't forget a fresh brewed espresso on your way out. Real Italian neighborhood market and authentic. read more

Nica's Market - Steak n Provolone w Broccoli Rabe - Delis Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Lots of great food, but I love the panini sandwiches for a quick and easy lunch. The service is good and they offer outdoor seating.

Recently, I went to Nica's. There were very few customers in the store. I went to the back to place my order. Three workers were working on to go order. I waited for 10 minutes for one of them to come and take my order. Around 12 minutes, this guy walks up and the person with the reddish hair looks back at him and says: "You want your usual today?" "Yes, please." Then goes to the kitchen and places his order. When she comes back, I say "Hello" Her response was "I'm sorry but we're busy." "I've been waiting 10 minutes." "we're busy" Finally, one of her co-workers comes and takes my order. I get my sandwich ,pay for it and when I get home, after taking a bite, I realize they gave me the wrong sandwich. read more