Franklin Giant Grinder Shop
| Address: | 464 Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT 06114, USA |
| Phone: | +1 860-296-6574 |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | Closed 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8:45PM 8AM–8:45PM 10AM–5:45PM |
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Justin Clark
Stunningly amazing old school pizza and grinder place. PRO: Cheese and pepperoni pizzas are the best in CT. Without question youll like it. The crust is crisp, sauce is deliciously seasoned, and the cheese is the perfect level of stringy. Grinders are as massive as youd expect. Im a huge fan of the meatball and eggplant combo grinder. Its extremely dense, but spectacular. CON: Local area is awful. You may not want to visit when its dark out. The parking is the worst youve ever seen. Theres like 2 spaces up front and then wherever you can fit on the road. Inside is crazy out dated. Theres one aspect of it thats kind of cool because its frozen in the 1980s,but then you snap back to reality and realize its kind of sad and lazy. They have a minimum spending limit for credit cards. I think its around $20. That can be very frustrating for those of us without cash and only looking to buy a limited amount of food.
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A Private User
Im gonna have to say 3 stars at the absolute most. Bought a combo grinder and the bread and meat was good but they have a limited amount of toppings and the veggies are sparse. The grinders in general are expensive for what you get, and what you can get at other places. $9 for a HALF grinder and $18 for a whole is ridiculous. Ive never seen a grinder for that much in my life. You can get a bigger and better grinder stacked with toppings in new britain for 5 or 6 dollars. Also theres a place in Torrington called Carbones that makes the best italian combos and best grinders in general for similar prices. Just sayin....
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A Private User
I return to my old stomping grounds every so often and wouldnt think of not stopping at Giant Grinder on Franklin Avenue. Its that good, although tackling a whole grinder may be biting off more than you can chew. They are delicious and they are big. Ive never had a better grinder. The old neighborhood may be changing, but before its a thing of the past get to Giant grinder - and then Modern Bakery if you have room for some unbelievably good desserts.
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Warren
Started eating here late 80s or early 90s but after moving hadnt been here in a few years. Returned to get my favorite of all grinders - the chicken cutlet. It was still incredible - 3 to 4 layers of tender chicken, cheese, red and green peppers, and sauce. A half grinder can easily feed two people. I got an extra one to take home and it was a little dry - Im sure you can ask for a little extra sauce on the side.
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Who Me
I grew in South End, been coming here since mid 80s if you want a big heavy duty working man grinder this is the spot, but honestly they substitute quality with quantity, chicken is anything but tender, it tasty but definitely not tender, as a sandwich person I feel the bread should be the foundation to great sandwich, those grinder rolls make a marginal grinder.
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Paul K
The place is famous for huge grinders . When I went I got a slice of pizza just to check it out . Im glad I only bought one slice it was huge to and the toppings loaded up . Nice thick crust good sauce . I have had grinders here before and they are well worth it . My only gripe is the place is dirty and beat up , spend some money and remodel yikes
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John wolf
By far the worst, as a new yorker I wouldnt give this place a 2nd thought. Low quality meats, meat in a hero us the most important thing.believe it or not they put too much on but it doesnt matter when you are using subway quality meat.the pie (pizza) is even worse.I dont know how they have been there so long.dont go dont waste your money.
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Melissa G
Amazing food. The bread is ALWAYS fresh!! The meatball grinder is my personal favorite. Franklin Giant Grinder is one of the original grinder shops on Franklin Ave, they have been around since I was a child, that alone tells you this place is Great!!!
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Gregory Ney
Honestly, this is the best chicken parm Ive ever had. I lived in CT from birth til about 18... Im 29 now and still make the trip from out of state to get these things. Theyre that good. Get extra sauce on the side... youre welcome. haha
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Christine Andrews
Best grinders in the state of Connecticut. Family owned and top quality ingredients. Not to mention that they serve alcohol, have a large dining area, and...a half grinder more than serves 2 persons. This place is a gem.
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Michael Grieshaber
Ordered the whole chicken parm grinder for lunch. Absolutely delicious. If you only need 1 meal, order a half and if you like sauce, ask for extra sauce. Not much sauce on the sandwich otherwise. Will be back.
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joseph rhody
Top notch,anyone who lives here in the south end will tell you that they are the best,and that is coming from a neighborhood known as "little Italy",my personal favorite as a proud Italian!!
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Daniel Dederer
a little on the expensive side but worth every penny, loaded to the gills with meat and such fresh bread, I try and eat here at least once a week. been going since I was 10 with my dad
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Michael Pacocha
Grew up in Hartford. On a recent visit from my new home in TX, Franklin Giant Grinder was one of my first stops. Just as I remembered. Excellent! Nothing like it in TX.
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Thomas Gola
I order a large pizza here all the time, bloody amazing! If you live in hartford, you owe it to yourself to get a quality pizza from this place! Great prices also!
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honndo100
sucks, went today, got the meatball, provolone grinder bread was soggy and the meat was not that good , used to go all the time wont go anymore,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Jude Olney
Slow service. Menu is kind of weird and hard to understand unless youre a regular. However, the food was excellent. They do a great job of making it.
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Jennifer Gallagher
Good was delicious! Meatball grinder was my favorite, but the capicola was also very good. A lot of food for the price! Would definitely come back.
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Monica Swanson
Meatballs taste like canned cat food. Awful. Grinder soggy. No sauce. Very dissatisfied. Expensive. Was looking forward to a local institution.
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Sam Berg
Huge amount of meat so a half (8 inch) will fill you up and is worth the $8.50. This half is bigger than Subways foot long across the street
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steve winalski
Got a grinder tiday. Genoa it would have been great but used a day old hard stale grinder roll. Soooo disappointed, almost drove back .
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Ladiiluk 78
This pizza and grinder spot is amazing !! The food is delicious and The Staff are great. they treat you like family
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Jeffrey Manderville
The best grinders on the planet, my only problem is I relocated to the south and I cant get my favorite grinder!
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Rtrack200
This place has not changed in years. I love these grinders. Got a wbole so half cam go back to Cali with me!!
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Matthew Russo
The BEST meatball grinders. Been going there since the 70s. Worth the drive (from out of state) every time.
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Jaya Sankrith
Amazing grinders. Their pastrami is out of this world. Even 15mts before closing foos is great.
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charles harris
Found them to be delicious more than enough meat on the sandwich one sandwich like three meals
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A Private User
The grinders are the best in ct food is made fresh daily nothing frozen always fresh
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Ashley Moore
Ordered spinach and sausage pizza with mozzarella, best pizza I ever had in my life!
