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CT-OR t1_j9vjkgz wrote

Home plate deli in Monroe. Menu sandwich called the home run. Chicken cutlet, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, oil and vinegar

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iamthetimby t1_j9vl5y1 wrote

Home Plate Deli is my favorite. Super Sandwich and Gaetanos are both tremendous as well. There's definitely others out there.

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Jets237 t1_j9voutg wrote

I like Fusaro's on high ridge in Stamford.

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NeOxXt t1_j9vp7n6 wrote

Super Sandwich in Shelton. Like, to the point I specifically drive there from Torrington.

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Kiylyou t1_j9vr5fj wrote

No contest. Claudia's Grinders

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DifferentManagement1 t1_j9vtktn wrote

The Kenny at Vavalas in Darien

Chicken cutlet on a wedge with bacon, melted mozzarella cheese, pesto and balsamic vinaigrette.

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32_4_you t1_j9vtmog wrote

Replying to Toroceratops (#1,977,800)

Right! I thought that building was for the driving range. Kind of a strange spot to put a restaurant. Also they were supposed to move in there in October, I’m sure they’re not happy with the contractors

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par3688 t1_j9vuago wrote

Kovacs at Geatano’s. Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, broccoli rabe and prosciutto.

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mynameisnotshamus t1_j9vw3h4 wrote

My wife who is from the southwest insists that not all chicken cutlets are breaded.

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thesbaine t1_j9vw3la wrote

Highly subjective. Do you like ‘em thick or thin? Do you want it super crispy or slightly? Do you want the crust herbed or no?

So much variability.

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afapracing t1_j9vxb9n wrote

I have a friend that swears by Wethersfield Pizza House. Been trying to get down there for a while now. Gotta try for myself.

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jk660r t1_j9vxrbi wrote

Wethersfield Pizza House. I live near Claudia's and they aren't even close to WPH. Check the website

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OutTheOfficeWindow t1_j9w0swi wrote

Wethersfield Pizza. It will shut you down. There’s also Corner Deli in Hartford. They must make 500-1000 parmigiana sandwiches a day.

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Dunkinjay1 t1_j9w2zak wrote

Rinaldi’s Deli in Stamford. Two cutlets,roasted red peppers, melted mozzarella,and Italian dressing on a hard roll. It’s enough for two meals

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MrSteven20618 t1_j9w32bo wrote

Not Fairfield county but worth the drive. The chicken cutlet from Franklin Giant Grinder. Check hours and call before heading there. Wait times can range from 20 mins to 60+.

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Foofoonugget t1_j9w3ueh wrote

Don’t live in West Haven and have only gone when taking WH train station to NYC because parking is good there…but Provenzano’s chicken cutlet, with provolone, rabe and garlic…fantastic.

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urBEASTofBURDENog t1_j9w420u wrote

Replying to CT-OR (#1,976,535)

Went there once waited in line which wasn't a line just a different mob of people and after 20 min never actually got any food. They just kept pointing at other people to order and I was like hey I'm here. I told the guy my order he says ok and took the next order and started making there's. And just looked at me weird. Honestly it was one of the weirdest experiences in my life. Just walked out after 20 min.

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Polkhigh99 t1_j9w5yur wrote

A&S in Fairfield, Gaetano’s in Stratford and Westport.

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mercifulpanda t1_j9w9ac7 wrote

Veggie world In new Britain, same staff for over two decades and they make magic happen. You won’t regret it

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Humbabwe t1_j9wae2l wrote

Idk about best in CT, but my opinion for best in Fairfield proper is pine creek deli.

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djdeforte t1_j9waglz wrote

Rinaldi’s in Stamford. Only cutlet like my mothers, they are amazing.

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missvicky1025 t1_j9wcsbv wrote

Steve’s Deli in New Milford. Fried Chicken cutlet, mozzarella, bacon, tomatoes, Italian dressing.

Will change your life. Also, best bacon, egg, & cheese in CT.

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Mentalskllnss t1_j9wd7z9 wrote

For Pete’s sake deli in Bethel! The wicked chicken is wonderful

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roadpupp t1_j9wh5zv wrote

Hornets nest in Branford. Thin hand breaded cutlets! Pesto or Parmesan with sauce and fresh mozzarella.

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TrafficAble1854 t1_j9wk0uw wrote

Giovanni’s deli is my favorite high ridge in stamford

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DJ_DD t1_j9wksxp wrote

Franklin Giant Grinder , Hartford CT

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mdnitedrftr t1_j9wll9c wrote

I think this is my favorite thread of all time. So many new places to try!

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Zis4zinnia t1_j9wn1pm wrote

Super sandwich in Shelton for sure. They’re frying cutlets all day so they’re fresh.

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ricecream667 t1_j9wp10s wrote

General Store or Misty Vale Deli in Newtown. Get the flagpole

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B6304T4 t1_j9wrh0t wrote

Wethersfield pizza house. Steve and Maria are worth the trip alone. My personal guilty pleasure is Kensington market though. Whenever I go through Berlin I get a chicken cutlet parm on a hard roll with peppers and onions and a piece of Lasagna for the next day's lunch.

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Mutts_Merlot t1_j9wtodd wrote

Replying to Ftheyankeei (#1,980,158)

Pre-pandemic, the line stretched onto the sidewalk at lunchtime. They just kept bringing out trays of chicken cutlets from the back. I hope they are still doing well. That's a quality, no frills, delicious chicken cutlet sandwich.

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johnnyzen425 t1_j9wxfu7 wrote

Replying to afapracing (#1,978,775)

In this neck of the woods, Wethersfield Pizza is the Kingpin. They are huge AND delicious. I prefer mine with peppers, sauce, cheese...and a side of sauce for a buck or so for dipping. The sauce is so damn tasty.

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ConsistentlyBroken t1_j9x2tjm wrote

Rocco's Delicatessen in Bethel Village Square. Absolutely kills it with their Chicken cutlet grinder "The Rocco Classic". Juicy crispy chicken cutlets, smoked thick cut bacon, mozzarella, shredded lettuce & tomatoes with mayo & some Frank's red hot on a sesame seed wedge. Absolute Unit of a grinder. A1

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Amity83 t1_j9x3mg0 wrote

Replying to Dunkinjay1 (#1,979,813)

I don’t think it’s on the menu anymore, but they used to make the bruin which was a chicken cutlet, mozzarella, BBQ sauce, and bacon. It was heaven. Gaetanos is the best deli in CT these days.

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nishkabob1 t1_j9x4tye wrote

According to their sign, Wethersfield Pizza is "The Home of the Chicken Cutlet"... so if it lives there they must be the best...

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sepia5 t1_j9x51x4 wrote

I'll second Franklin Giant Grinder, as mentioned above, and add the Cowgirl at Nica's in New Haven. Chicken cutlet, LTO, bacon, hot cherry peppers, provolone and mayo on pressed focaccia. 🤌

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tez911 t1_j9xbu1m wrote

Italian gourmet deli in Newington 👌

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ArushinMyth t1_j9xwu0c wrote

Johnny Salami's 205 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven, CT 06511

Wethersfield Pizza House 955 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Both are great choices.

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sterlingminuteman t1_j9y1hy9 wrote

Fusaro’s Italian Deli on High Ridge in Stamford. I went there for the first time yesterday on the recommendation of another Redditor. Outstanding, and really nice people. I had the Calabrian Mia, but Sure Thing, and Big Blue are also supposed to be good.

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[deleted] t1_j9y2ryh wrote

Allegro Cafe or LaRosa’s

Both in Hartford off Franklin Ave

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JackieDraper907 t1_j9y2zyn wrote

Mama Carmela’s in Stamford is FANTASTIC, gotta order a chicken cutlet with cherry peppers and oil and vinegar. With that said, the guy somewhat recently passed away and it looks like there are new owners (even though there are still familiar faces). Price jump aside, it just isn’t the same anymore

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stengbeng t1_j9y3m0v wrote

Hometown in Norwalk near Norwalk High

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Brutovce-Soul19 t1_j9y5vd3 wrote

This is the best thread I’ve ever been on. Thanks to the OP and all the killer contributors.

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juulianc t1_j9y8g24 wrote

The godfather (chicken cutlet, prosciutto, pesto, red peppers, mosz, some other stuff) from Deli U in Guilford.

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eldersveld t1_j9ya1fs wrote

Replying to DJ_DD (#1,982,990)

Gonna chime in here for Franklin. There are a lot of great chicken cutlets in this state, but Franklin does something to their breading - I don't know if it's the oil they use or what - that makes it stand out. It's good enough that I can even excuse their garbage bread (which a number of other places, including Wethersfield Pizza House, are guilty of using). Unless I'm far enough away that it's just dumb to drive there, if I want a chicken parm, I'm going to Franklin.

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eldersveld t1_j9ya7uy wrote

Replying to par3688 (#1,978,297)

Their bread is from Arthur Ave in the Bronx and I wish more places in CT used it. I've had so many grinders that would have been put over the top if they used decent bread instead of those cheap white loaves.

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eldersveld t1_j9yaj6e wrote

Replying to OutTheOfficeWindow (#1,979,389)

>Corner Deli in Hartford

This made me think of Corner Grinder in Hartford, which had great sandwiches as well as old school Italian dishes for decades until the family sold it, after which it promptly went downhill until closure. Still miss their pizzaiola. RIP

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eldersveld t1_j9yd0gq wrote

Replying to OutTheOfficeWindow (#1,993,232)

It was such a gem and I always made sure to try their non-grinder stuff. Amazing chicken soup, broccoli and cavatelli, pasta fazool, lamb stew, you name it.. and that special pizza of theirs with the spinach, potatoes, and sausage.

I gave them one chance after ownership changed. The new owners both trash-talked the old family and put out inferior food. It was sad but a relief when they finally closed for good

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Rsaleh t1_j9ykftk wrote

Classic panini from nicas in new haven

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orangeriskpiece t1_j9yllgo wrote

Deli U in guilford. Gas station deli on rt 1, line out the door most days for lunch. Get the Godfather, chicken cutlet, prosciutto, roasted peppers, pesto, red onion, oil/vinegar, and fresh mozzarella (comes with provolone, sub in the mozz).

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SaintNazaireReznov t1_j9ypl0h wrote

CT Fresh Food and Produce in Wallingford,CT. Absurdly large grinders for reasonable price. Im so full from eating just half.

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lmz-d t1_j9ysggj wrote

Gaetanos. Hands down. Kovac is great but I also just get it how I like it sometimes as well, lettuce tomato mayo etc. I also like to put hot soppressta on as well. 3 locations in ffld county. Definitely check Google for hours, I believe each it a bit different. Stratford closed Mondays, Shelton closed Sundays. Not sure about westport

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richgee t1_j9ytr71 wrote

New Canaan Pizza - Chicken Parmigiana

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alaskamode907 t1_j9yyjfo wrote

Danny's Pizza in Enfield makes great chicken cutlet grinders

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RagnarKon t1_j9z8672 wrote

Replying to LizzieBordensPetRock (#1,991,928)

The place is deceiving for sure.

It is a fairly run down, hole-in-the-wall sorta place. Looks like it hasn't been updated or seen a fresh coat of paint since probably the mid-1990s if I were to guess.

But definitely some of the best chicken grinders around.

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Select-Cellist1464 t1_j9zdin4 wrote

This is right in my wheelhouse.. So I worked for Gaetano’s for 6 years in the original Stratford location. They were definitely the best at that time. I’ve made prolly 1000s of Kovac specials, I gone to Adeo’s bakery on Arthur ave to pick up the bread… yada yada it was the best..

Now my Uncle opened Super Sandwich in Shelton. (Originally supposed to be another Gaetanos which no one knows) His imitation of the kovac is also pretty good. But I’m sure there are other good cutlet sandwiches out there.

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eldersveld t1_j9zfpi6 wrote

Replying to Kiylyou (#1,977,769)

So I've tried the chicken parm and meatball parm at Claudia's and was underwhelmed both times (compared to some of the other places mentioned here). Do they have something specific that's just fantastic?

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toonlinkirl t1_j9zqkzo wrote

Heritage Deli in Southbury, the Wicked Chicken and Southbury’s Best were usually my go-to. Haven’t had them in a while though

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snowconep13 t1_j9zqn48 wrote

Firehouse deli in Fairfield is 🔥 and cutspring deli in strat City (Stratford ) is top tier sandys

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Mj6519 t1_ja04wqy wrote

Liuzzi or Gaetanos. Take your pick

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jackiejusttrying t1_ja0n9qs wrote

My fav so far, from Best Edibles in Trumbull, the pioneer. Chicken Cutlet, prosciutto, L, T, fresh mozz, roasted red peppers and pesto Mayo. 🤤

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Ok-Spring6950 t1_ja1zdhk wrote

Wethersfield Pizza House "Home of the Chicken Cutlet". Easily set the standard for all chicken cutlet sandwiches I have ever had.

It's stacked with chicken, we'll seasoned, cheesy and the sauce too.....you just can't go wrong with this place.

Wethersfield has so many good restaurants that offer chicken cutlets like Village Pizza, Lenoci's Kitchen and a few more. There's also a Sally's Apizza is opening up in Wethersfield too. I won't be able to contain myself.

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zensnapple t1_ja39y5l wrote

Replying to toonlinkirl (#2,002,413)

Heritage deli is pretty good as far as quality, but the value of what you get for the price is incredible compared to other delis in the area. 2.50 for a respectable bacon egg and cheese in 2023 CT is nothing to shake a stick at. I got a really solid reuben and a chocolate milk there out the door for like 9.50 last month.

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