On a beautiful sunny afternoon we took a stroll on Whitney Avenue and stopped in at Le Petit Gourmet in Hamden, CT.
I am so glad we did because their sandwiches and service was delightful. We were assisted by a sweet young lady behind the counter, who was helpful and had a sharp sense of humor and made us laugh.
Since then, Le Petit Gourmet has quickly become my favorite lunch and weekend brunch spot. It's a small cafe with about four large round tables. During spring, summer, and fall there is outdoor sitting. And on warm days we always opt to sit outside under the sun. If all their tables are filled, and during lunch time they usually are, there is seating next door at the bookstore.
Le Petit has cooked foods that they make fresh, and you will always find their daily specials, additionally, they have a menu of sandwiches, paninis, and soups. They have multiple specials everyday like curried chicken salads, quiche, or sweet ginger carrot soup and much more...like an assortment of pastries, cakes, and cookies.
My current favorite is their magic bar. I always start my lunch with it. I know, I know, but you only live once, unless your a Buddhist, and if that's the case, you will over and over again.
Le Petit has cooked foods that they make fresh, and you will always find their daily specials, additionally, they have a menu of sandwiches, paninis, and soups. They have multiple specials everyday like curried chicken salads, quiche, or sweet ginger carrot soup and much more...like an assortment of pastries, cakes, and cookies.
My current favorite is their magic bar. I always start my lunch with it. I know, I know, but you only live once, unless your a Buddhist, and if that's the case, you will over and over again.
For lunch, our go to is randomly choosing something from the specials because you can never go wrong here and when we aren't feeling adventurous, we ordered our usual, the Southwestern panini - Grilled chicken, avocado and chipotle aioli.
And my partner in crime, or I should call him my partner in food, orders the oven roasted turkey breast, bacon, lettuce and cranberry mayo on a croissant. The cranberry mayo brought this sandwich to a whole other level.
While I visit often for lunch, I love going there for brunch. I have tried a few of their brunch specials, like this strawberry stuffed french toast.
But once again if I am not feeling adventurous, my go to is an omelet and you can choose your toppings, or I should say your own innards for the omelet, and a chocolate croissant.
I hope to see you there!
Location: 1231 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 203-230-3252
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