Submitted by Muscle-Empty t3_z9mq6c in newhaven

Friend and I have a tradition of seeking out the place where we can get the best, most food for lunch (the kind of lunch that inspires a long nap afterwards). I just moved to town and he's coming to visit soon - tell me where I should bring him!

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Ambartenen t1_iyhezor wrote

The Indian joint on the corner of Chapel and Howe.

Looks like a 1950’s diner, great food, cheap lunch buffet.

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NormandyTaxi t1_iyhge9d wrote

Tandoor. Price for the lunch buffet went up pretty significantly earlier this year, unfortunately. Something like $17 or $18 now. (Used to be $4-5 cheaper.) Still delicious, though.

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editorgrrl t1_iyhjmr9 wrote

The food carts near Yale New Haven Hospital on Cedar Street.

Are there still food carts at Ingalls hockey rink on Sachem Street?

The Mexican food trucks at Long Wharf.

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ThriftingLife t1_iyhksc0 wrote

Sushi Palace on Dixwell in Hamden. All you can eat, but really good quality.

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Thea_From_Juilliard t1_iyhpcx9 wrote

Not cheap but John Davenports has an incredible brunch buffet on Sundays with omelette station and a huge variety of stuff, plus great views of the city.

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curbthemeplays t1_iyiho70 wrote

Zoi’s has always been good for the money. And P&M, Nica’s. Atticus Market isn’t super cheap but the food is pretty amazing.

Sitar has good lunch specials.

Olmo is filling for a bagel sandwich.

Haven Hot Chicken sandwiches aren’t cheap, but they’re massive. Same thing with Munchies.

Biagetti’s in West Haven is not the cheapest Italian, but a pretty amazing old school joint whose portions will feed you for days.

Bella’s is another that is not afraid of massive portions

Edit: not open for lunch, but Next Door often has some good deals.

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flytweed t1_iyj10z6 wrote

Well maybe not for a delicious destination, but Town Pizza, Whitney Av, NH should be on a list of affordable lunches, a few sandwiches are still $6 and $7…

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atxbikerclimber t1_iz9nptm wrote

Eh, none of those places are "cheap" lunch, tho. Olmos is like $8 for a basic breakfast sandwich. And Bellas? Cheap? Atticus Market is not only not "super cheap" they're expensive...and the portions are not large.

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atxbikerclimber t1_iz9nu3d wrote

ITT, everyone listing places that aren't offering cheap lunch specials, but they like them so they'll list them.

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President_SDR t1_izdob9s wrote

Ninth Square Market Caribbean is insane value. The $15 large plate can easily be split as two healthy portions, and you're getting a smorgasbord of delicious food.

Also can't really go wrong with just getting pizza. $20 for a large cheese at Modern or $13 for a large cheese at 163 is value town for the amount and quality you get.

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