A small transport to Puerto Rico…read more It felt so nice here. The decor, the service, the food, etc. We stopped in for breakfast and a few to go items. Everything was delicious. Everyone was friendly. An array of homemade hot sauces were for sale. The homemade kind my dad used to make. Loved this place!!

Fabi's is a small Puerto Rican restaurant on the downtown side of Fair Haven. They have a number of…read moreprepared foods in the case. Good looking stuff. You can also order things that they'll prepare. There are seats, but most people got take out. Both the workers and customers were welcoming. I ordered pernil, Arroz con Gandules and a pizza empanada. And also a large Guava Agua Fresca. I was mixing that big tub of Agua Fresca with water for days. So good. The rice and pork were both good too. I'd probably get a sandwich next time I go. I didn't this time because I had already eaten and bought the rice and pork for later. The empanda was on par with other similar Puerto Rican spots. Fabi's is definitely worth checking out. I understand they're on one or more of the delivery Apps for the New Haven area. 4.25 Stars

Amazing little spot in Wallingford for some great Ecuadorian food. It's on Route 5 right by the…read moreiconic Dairy Queen. Great parking and easy to find. I ordered the roast pork with yellow rice and bean and my fiancé ordered the roast pork with yellow rice and vegetables. The pork is delicious!!!!! And the rice beans and veggies were all fresh and cooked well. The girl working was very kind and explained to us how the pork is slow cooked every morning and a lot of care goes into the preparation. We will definitely be returning! Maybe tomorrow!

I went in search of Colada Morada and Guaguitas de Pan and I was not disappointed! Both were…read moredelicious and the young lady behind the counter was very friendly. I'm definitely going back for lunch very soon.

I was pleasantly surprised that this spot was open after 10pm on a Monday, as so many places are…read moreclosed on Mondays in general. It was super loud and I have only been to the previous establishment that used to be here, so I wasn't sure what to expect. If you're looking for a bar with some music on a week night, this is your spot. My best friend from Brooklyn was visiting for an event. She found them online and I was like oh I know that spot but it was a different name. She is gluten free. Fun fact: all the menu items are gluten free! The owner was really nice. I was only going to get the yucca fries but my bestie convinced me to get the mushroom tacos. She got the wings and chicken arepas (forgot to get pics) Everything was delicious and our food came out quickly! I'll be back!

Stopped in for a beverage and had wonderful service! Will be back again soon. Clean place &…read morefriendly staff.

I looked on yelp to find an acai bowl shop in Hamden. I went there and the shop was beautiful. It…read morehad the Lion of Judah tea cups and books and a cozy corner. I enjoyed my acai bowl, but the ambiance of the shop was peaceful and inviting. The shop has been open a year. The owner also sells oils, body butters and jerk sauce/paste. I would definitely recommend and would go again. The owner also let me know they've been open a year. I wish her much more success!

I was holiday visiting my son in hamden.I was craving açaí bowl and found Naturaw on Yelp with 5…read morestar reviews. The moment we walked in the ambiance was inviting and the atmosphere had good energy. The owner Patrice was engaging and a joy to talk to. There was a menagerie of things to choose from, expresso, smoothies, detox drinks, oils, rose water etc. And those cute lion of judah expresso set (not for sale lol). I ordered my açaí bowl it was just right and hit that hunger spot. My son ordered the beef patty and lentil soup he loved it. He washed it down with a mango soursop smoothie. He texted his wife that it was so good, now she wanted two beef patties lol. I brought some rose water. And my son got 2 jerk chickens sauce. All in all I had a pleasant experience and Patrice was awesome nothing but good energy. Oh did I tell you she gave a us a sample shot of the peanut punch smoothie. It was delicious and refreshing. I will definitely patronize Naturaw Smoothie when I visit CT. I highly recommend you guys to try it as well. Run don't walk there lol. I wish you much success Patrice it was great talking to you see you later

this SLAPPED dominican hot buffet, pretty much every…read morepossible meat / sauce / side you could want + warm toasty empanadas. hole in the wall, ducked in last minute as a pivot from another place that didn't work out. staff were very friendly and answered questions about what various options were even though it was that chaotic lunch hour rush. also let us (was in a big 17-person group) all pull together tables to sit together. pico was super fresh, horchata light and sweet, empanadas yas, sauces and beans just right--scarfed down entire bowl!! scoops are definitely generous (like 3/4 of the bowl) so let them know if you want less rice or less beans, etc.

This food was bommmbbbb!!! Will be back when we come in town . The women were quick and everything…read morewas so clean

We've been here more than a couple times from picking up full platters of food to running in for a…read morecouple pan de bono. We love this spot. The people are wonderful. The food is fresh. Everything is ready in their hot bar so it's so easy to go grab a meal or two! We love their juices and their packaged items too. Just a great spot.

I tried some pastries earlier this week and they were delicious, so I had to go back to try the…read moreBandeja Paisa and let me tell you of all the Colombian restaurants that I have been to in the state this one is by far the best place. The seasoning of the Frijoles is like back home, from the Chicharrón to the chorizo and the arepa this dish is worth trying. Please visit the restaurant you will not be disappointed. Thank you Delicias El Paisa see you soon

East Rock Market is an enclosed public market and food hall that opened in New Haven, Connecticut…read morein October 2021. It was founded by business partners Rishi Narang and John Ginnetti. Narang is a developer while Ginnetti is a restauranteur that also owns the cocktail bar 116 Crown as well as the sandwich shop Meat & Co. The old industrial building which now houses the market was the WWI-era Marlin Arms factory. Now known as East Rock Center, Narang's family has owned the building for over three decades. He brought in a few businesses over the years to fill the space, including East Rock Brewing Company, mActivity Fitness Center, and Rebel Hair Salon. Unfortunately, Narang could not find the right tenant for the full-service restaurant he envisioned. He then teamed up with Ginnetti to open New Haven's first food hall: a collaboration between local chefs and entrepreneurs. As of this writing, the food hall's current tenants are Meat & Co., Ground Up Coffee, Ozzy's Apizza, Rockfish Maki Bar, Don Rene Taqueria, and Rick's Bar. My older son and I recently stopped at East Rock Market for lunch. I had been meaning to stop by for some time. East Rock Market is a lot smaller than other food halls that I've been to in the past, but all of the tenants here are fantastic. There are so many great options for consumers: New Haven-style pizza, tacos, sushi, gourmet sandwiches, specialty coffee, hand-rolled bagels, and craft cocktails. There's also plenty of seating (both inside and outside). You can even order food to go and take it with you to East Rock Brewing, which is conveniently located next door. My son and I loved all of the options, but we decided to order a couple of delicious pies from Ozzy's Apizza. They were excellent! Nice time we stop in, we're interested in trying out some tacos from Don Rene Taqueria. Regardless of what you're looking for, East Rock Market is sure to have you covered!

East Rock Market is one of our favorite spaces! It includes Ozzy's (pizza), Don Rene (tacos),…read moreRockfish (sushi), Ground Up (coffee), Meat & Co (sandwiches), Rick's (bar). We have been to all these spots except for Rick's. That spot never seems to be open for their posted hours and we go a lot. Plenty of seating and some really great food. It is attached to East Rock Brewing with its own parking lot across the street. This spot had a lot of potential and now it's showing some of it! Looking forward to watching it grow more!

My husband and I visited the cafe on an unseasonably warm fall day in 2020 for their jazz brunch…read more Outdoor seating was still available, masks and gloves were consistently worn. Our food came out pretty quickly. The food was good, presentation isn't particularly fancy which is fine as they are student run. There were some hiccups with my order as I requested vegetarian but was given salmon. I also wish they used eco-friendly cutlery. That being said, what I most appreciate is the impact this cafe has on the community. The students come from this community and are trained to be chefs. Thus, by patronizing here you are supporting the program and other ConnCAT initiatives which are so desperately needed in New Haven. I commend ConnCAT for their work in the community.

It's such a treasure to have the Orchid Café located right in Science Park. It's always my go-to…read morefor lunch whenever I work in the office. Their menu has a wide variety of lunch options, such as burgers, quesadillas, tacos, sandwiches, and salads. My favorite menu item is the 8-piece chicken nugget meal which comes at a very reasonable price. Their online ordering system makes it simple to place an order and schedule it for pickup. The thing about Orchid Café that makes it stand out is the care and consideration taken by the employees. After I placed an order for a sandwich, they called me to let me know that they had run out of a certain item on the sandwich and we worked out a replacement. Whenever I come in to pick up my meal, they greet me in a friendly manner and the service is always fast. They also almost always have a discount code that you can apply to your order. Great establishment all around!