Take a bite of Hamden

You hungry for a bite? Next week is Restaurant Week in Hamden and below are just a few of the highlighted places to go.

If you want to know what other restaurants there are CLICK HERE!

Aunt Chilada’s 


Aunt Chilada’s doubles a spot for students to go on weekends.

Aunt Chilada’s doubles a spot for students to go on weekends.

WHERE: 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

WHY: This is a Tex-Mex restaurant, with occasional live performances and it holds a great atmosphere. It is known for its drinks and is a very popular Quinnipiac hang out location. 

DELIVERY: Yes 

DISTANCE: a 5 minute drive and a 38 minute walk

QVHD (Health Rating, see map below): B 

B&D Deli Works 

WHERE: 3584 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

WHY: B&D Deli Works has a variety of sandwiches and salads. You hungry for lunch? This is a Quinnipiac go-to. It’s close enough to school where you can walk and not have to worry about parking. It’s a small place but has delicious food. 

DELIVERY: Yes

DISTANCE: a 3 minute drive and a 20 minute walk 


Eli’s on Whitney is a hot spot for all Quinnipiac students.

Eli’s on Whitney is a hot spot for all Quinnipiac students.

QVHD: A 

Eli’s on Whitney 

WHERE: 2392 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

WHY: Eli’s has the perfect location, it has an outside patio for when it is a nice day and you want to sit outside. It has different kinds of food and is made for everyone. 

DELIVERY: No 

DISTANCE: 8 minute drive and a 53 minute walk

QVHD: B

Ixtapa 

WHERE: 2547 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

WHY: Ixtapa is a mexican cuisine restaurant that many Quinnipiac students go to. It is small but tasteful. It’s close to school and the perfect price range for college students. 

DELIVERY: Yes

DISTANCE: a 6 minute drive and a 46 minute walk 

QVHD: A

Mickey’s Restaurant and Bar

WHERE: 2323 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

WHY: Mickey’s is an urban bistro with Italian food and an outside patio. You can enjoy different kinds of food with family and friends. It has both booths and tables for everyone to enjoy. 

DELIVERY: No

DISTANCE: 8 minute drive and a 54 minute walk 


Wentworth’s is another Whitney Ave. staple.

Wentworth’s is another Whitney Ave. staple.

QVHD: B

Wentworth’s Homemade Ice Cream

WHERE: 3697 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

WHY: Wentworth’s Homemade Ice Cream is a cute rustic home with a backyard where you can relax outside. There is a patio where you can eat ice cream in front of the house. It has classic and creative flavors for everyone. 

DELIVERY: No

DISTANCE: 4 minute drive and 24 minute walk

QVHD: N/A

The map below gives a complete list of restaurants in Hamden and they are sorted by their health rating.