The food here was good, but expensive. I ordered the brisket and a burger…read more $16 for a smash burger.. maybe that's just what things cost these days but for the size of the burger, it's just a bit too pricy for me. I got the fungi burger. It was definitely good. The brisket was definitely not worth it for me. $20 for a half pound and while it was cooked excellently, the flavor just wasn't fully there. The onion rings were mid. Some were overcooked, some were under cooked to the point where I could taste the batter not fully finished. I will try this place again. The employees were awesome and singing songs together when I walked in. They looked happy to be there and that made me want to come back and try more.

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!

So many food trucks, how do you choose?…read more I went to Yelp of course and Ixtapa came up as the most visited/reviewed truck. Ixtapa it is! One Birria plate and a cheese quesadilla please! Of course Birria is messy and eating it in the car can be a challenge but we are up for the challenge! Over the last year, we have been on a birria kick. So I can share, this birria was good but I have had better. Their quesadilla was the winner for me! Super soft, loaded with cheese and flavorful. Maybe it's 2 kids of cheese inside? I would visit again.

We've driven by the Food Truck Paradise so many times & finally, at long last, we decided to check…read moreit out. I'm so glad we did. It's such a great lil stretch of food trucks along the water. So many options, all of which specialize in different kinds of Latin American food. There's plenty of parking along the stretch. It's worth getting out & walking down the line of trucks to check out the options. There are no real tables or facilities, though. We noticed a few portable bathrooms, but they were locked. The food from Ixtapa was delicious & affordable. They made me an excellent elote, & I appreciate that they stabbed it with a stick so that eating it was a neater, cleaner experience. The tacos were great, too. I definitely recommend stopping for the whole experience.

I was so excited to try this food truck. They were parked at Gouveia Vineyard the weekend of…read moreMemorial Day. They pulled up with all smiles and were very friendly to everyone that ordered. I was dying to try their red hots and one of their stuffed burgers. I opted for the French onion burger and it was heavenly. The onions were perfectly cooked and you could taste the essence of a French onion soup. The burger was juicy and nicely cooked. The red hot was EXACTLY what I wanted. It has been so hard to find these and I was beyond delighted to get my hands on one. It was perfectly grilled with a nice snap in every bite. The perfect amount of spicy and I ended up tearing through two with ease. I'm going to try to get to their restaurant in north haven for sure in the future. They are one of the top food trucks in CT hands down.

Incredible lobster roll! The roll was expensive as you would expect, but absolutely delicious. We…read morewere given a buzzer to wait for our meal and boy was it worth the wait. The rest of the menu looks amazing as well, and I'm looking forward to trying their clam chowder or a burger. Friendly staff. Hope to try this food truck again!

Good morning. The food was soulful( hint) the Service was amazing and I love the small quaint…read morepersonable place. At times I wish I could sit, but it's ok. I had the Cat fish, boy oh boy oh boy.... Tonie Brown

From the owner: At Good for the Soul Food, we believe that food is more than just sustenance—it’s a celebration of…read moreculture, community, and connection. We're passionate about creating dishes that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of African American and Jamaican cuisines. Food is our common ground, a universal experience -- James Beard. Stop by and indulge in soulful flavors that feed both body and spirit.

The Chef Truck is a gourmet food truck that opened in Branford, Connecticut in February 2020. It…read morewas founded by Chef John Kronfeld and his fiancée Missy Miller. Kronfeld is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business. Some of the restaurants he worked at over the years include Bobby's Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun Casino and the kitchen at the Omni Hotel in New Haven. Miller dabbles as an amateur cook while working from home as a campus recruiting consultant. The couple's mission is to give customers a gourmet restaurant experience right on the street or from the comfort of their own homes. This past weekend was the wedding of my brother and sister-in-law at Stewards of the Land Brewery in Northford. It just so happens that they booked the Chef Truck to provide the food for the reception. I had previously sampled some of Chef John's delicious food when I attended an exclusive 'Foodie Influencer' event a few months back at the same brewery. I was not disappointed then and I certainly wasn't this time. The first course featured an Autumn Salad (salad greens, sliced apples, gorgonzola, pancetta) and bowls of Pumpkin Bisque. Both dishes really hit the spot. The next course featured Chicken n' Waffles, Mac n' Cheese Fritters, and Cheese-stuffed Squash Blossoms. Everything was perfect! The final course was served buffet style and included the "Mississippi Mac Attack" (slow-cooked pulled pork over Mac n' Cheese with Scallions) and "General Tso's Chickpeas" (crispy chickpeas, tofu & broccoli tossed in sweet & spicy sauce over jasmine rice). Everything was so flavorful. I think that the second course may have been my favorite. Another great culinary experience from Chef John! If you happen to see the Chef Truck parked at your favorite brewery or winery in New Haven County then you won't be disappointed!

Absolutely delicious, creative breakfast sandwiches! Complimentary Willoughby's coffee! The nicest…read moreowners/chefs in the world! Can't wait to see what their ever-changing options will be. On this morning, they were parked in the lot of the Friki Tiki, with a salt marsh view, but I'm looking forward to finding them at breweries and eventz

I grew up in Tampa where it's argued the Cuban sandwich was invented. The Cuban I got at this food…read moretruck was as good as any I got in Tampa. If you've never had a Cuban this is a great place to fall in love ( with the sandwich). It's on the waterfront in New Haven in a sea of Mexican food trucks. This isn't a criticism of this truck but this area needs picnic tables. Not a fan of eating in my car.

Excellent option in the row of food trucks off 95. There's no tables or chairs, but the guardrails…read moremake a pleasant enough place to sit. Also just be aware the bathrooms are porta-potties.

Love spuds, the food is greasy but it is consistently good. When I order online my food is always…read moreready when I arrive and someone brings it to the car. 5/5

We booked Spuds Your Way for our wedding, at the recommendation of our venue, and it was amazing!…read moreWe got raves from guest over our food and am so glad we booked him. The potatoes were delicious - it was actually the only thing I ended up eating at my wedding, running around I didn't have much of an appetite but a veggie potato was perfect for me and so delicious. My husband loved the flavor of his too. He noted the menu was great too, listing out how much time each potato would take and they were so efficient. We got lots of compliments from guests for the potatoes and everyone said how nice the servers at each food truck were. I also appreciated working with Jared, he was very kind, communicative and flexible (I was also very impressed he remembered what my potato order was the next day!). Total hit at our wedding, and I only hope I can come back to Connecticut to find his food truck again soon. Highly recommend!!

My wife's niece had the Truck provide food for her wedding recently in Newtown. Their staff…read moreprepared more than a dozen different types of pizzas for attendees. Their BBQ chicken and garlic bread pizza flavors were particularly outstanding. Paired it with a heapin' helping of a delicious salad & vinaigrette.

My family and I went to the Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival located at Lyman Orchards, on Labor…read moreDay weekend. This was one of the food trucks there. Since I'm new to CT, I've never had New Haven style pizza. Well on this day, it was my first time having it. There was a short line but it moved fast; we got there just in time because there was a long line behind us. They were actively making the pizzas; I saw a woman kneading the dough. Their specialty is making thin crust pizzas in a wood fired brick oven, that is in the food truck. I had a slice of their bacon mashed potato pizza; wow! It was amazing. The dough was chewy and lightly charred. The mashed potatoes and bacon went really well together on a pizza, there was a hint of sweetness. My son and husband had the pepperoni pizza slices; I tried a bite of that and it was also good. Because of this, I am definitely a fan of New Haven style pizza!

One of the awesome food carts located in front of the hospital and medical school. Came by a…read morelittle early to get ahead of the lines - they serve very generous portions of soup noodles, and pack it really nicely for you so that it stays fresh until you mix it together. The owners are so nice and friendly.

$5 for a large container of pho (meat included) to go? Yes, please! The menu is small, but other…read morenoodle/rice dishes are all in the $5 range. There was no one in line during my lunchtime visit today, which was to help soothe a sore throat and cough I have. The man and woman operating the cart were friendly and efficient. I was off with my steaming hot pho in a matter of minutes. My car smelled so heavenly on my short drive home that I couldn't resist a quick taste at a red light. I had pho dripping down my chin as it was so tasty and irresistible. I enjoyed the rest of it in a more dignified/adult manner, once at home and with proper utensils and napkins :-) I'll be back soon, pho-sure!

10/10 Go here now!…read more We had an awesome experience at Farm Belly. We got the pancakes with blackberry and lemon zest compote, the potato and mushroom omelette, and the biscuits and gravy. Everything came out quickly, hot, and prepared with love and respect for the ingredients. The team was fantastic. Super friendly, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they are doing. I also loved the huge sign on the back wall showing all the farms they partner with. It really makes you feel connected to where the food is coming from. I got to chat with the owner, Meg, for a bit too and we ended up finding a shared connection to Queens, NY, which was a fun surprise. Great coffee, great breakfast and brunch, great people, and plenty of treats to grab on the way out. We will definitely be back.

My friends will tell you. I almost never use the phrase "Hidden Gem"to describe a restaurant. Most…read moreplaces aren't hidden enough, or gem-y enough. But I'm calling a New Haven Cafe a Hidden Gem -- The Farm Belly. The Farm Belly ("FB") is a farm-to-table cafe in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. I was recently researching New Haven breakfast spots, and FB came up with a 4.6 Star rating in Yelp, and a 4.8 Star rating on Google. Strong ratings! My sausage, egg and cheese biscuit was delicious. FB posts its Farm Partners right on the wall. My eggs were from @thefarmerscow and the chives were from @beckettfarm . The space is cute and the atmosphere is inviting. FB is adjacent to the Quinnipiac River and some tables have river views. Service was terrific. I spoke with the owners. Love them. For all these reasons, I'm calling The Farm Belly a gem. Since I spend a lot of time on the New Haven restaurant scene, I was surprised the FB name didn't ring a bell at first. There are two primary reasons for that. One, this section of Fair Haven is tucked away in one of the more quiet areas of New Haven, and out-of-towners are more focused on other busier areas of NH. Two, FB's signs don't stand out as you drive by. FB is located in a historical building called "King's Block", and that name still appears out front. There are a couple of small "Farm Belly" signs, but you might miss them if you're driving. Since "King's Block" has served as a hotel, church, fish store, etc. since it was constructed in 1816, you might not even notice that it's a cafe. For these reasons, I think "Hidden" applies as well. The Farm Belly is a Hidden Gem in my book. It's open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and treats 6 days a week.