Eli’s On Whitney Hamden CT
A longtime favorite of locals since 1994 and named after the famed CT inventor Eli Whitney
Larger inside than you’d think from the outside, this restaurant contains a dining section and bar section.
Not too dark as far as taverns go, at least not during our daytime visit, this tavern boasts a fairly large horseshoe bar and is known for casual American fare with flair, craft beer, full service bar, and large easy to view TVs for sports, etc.
Eli’s On Whitney
Phone: (203) 287-1101
Address: 2392 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
$42.54 for two Relic DIPAs and two sandwiches so basically a $50 lunch for two.
We both had the Santa Cruz Sandwich. Which is a grilled chicken breast with pepperjack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli served on a ciabatta roll. One with jalapenos, one without.
Delicious however, tall, hard to get a good bite into without pushing the middle out of the stack, and then much chewing to do until your jaw is tired. As it is said your mileage may vary.
Good stop for lunch if you’re in the area and and want great beer and upscale tavern fare.
Known for the atmosphere, the food, and being a college bar.
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Located near Quinnipiac University and Sleeping Giant State Park
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Parking can sometimes be an issue.
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Meals are enough to share especially when ordering an appetizer.
In addition to this “flagship” restaurant, four more restaurants have been added to the “family” maybe you’d like to try the food without too much travel if you’re not near Hamden.
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Eli’s Brick Oven Pizza and Market located next door to Eli’s on Whitney Avenue in Hamden (which serves equally fabulous Pizza and traditional Italian Dishes)
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Eli’s Branford which sits atop “the Hill” in Branford, CT
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Eli’s Tavern on Daniel Street, a true New York-Style Gastro Pub in the chic downtown district of Milford, CT
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Eli’s Orange which is located on the bustling Boston Post Road in Orange, CT
