Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–3:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1320 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 630-3354
Website: http://www.spoonshoppe.com/
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Reviews
I am holding the takeout container. It is a simple, white cardboard clamshell, but it is structurally sound. No grease stains have breached its integrity. This is the first point of approval.
Inside is the lobster roll.
I am not a man easily impressed by rustic presentations. I find artisanal affectations to be a sign of weakness, a pathetic cry for authenticity. But this… this was different. The bun was toasted to a state of perfect, uniform gold. Not a hint of char, not a shadow of unevenness. It had the structural integrity of a well-constructed portfolio. The lobster itself was a shock. It was not the pulverized, mayonnaise-sludge one finds in lesser establishments. These were chunks. Knuckles. Substantial, clean pieces of meat, glistening with a minimal, deliberate application of a light dressing—perhaps a whisper of lemon, a hint of celery, but no more. It was an exercise in restraint.
The first bite was a systematic deconstruction. The textural analysis was flawless: the gentle resistance of the toasted bread, the cool, firm yield of the lobster. The flavor profile was not chaotic; it was hierarchical. The lobster was the CEO. The other elements were a competent, silent support staff.
I consumed it at my desk, using a sterling silver fork. There was no mess. No debris. Each component was accounted for. It was… perfect. A flawless execution. I feel a strange sensation, a quieting of the usual static in my head. It’s not pleasure, exactly. It is the satisfaction of witnessing a system that operates at peak efficiency. A machine with only one function, and it performs that function without error.
This deli is a lesson. A lesson that value and quality can exist outside of the expected venues. The price was reasonable, almost suspiciously so for this caliber. I will be returning. Frequently. I have already penciled it into my schedule for next Wednesday. If the consistency wavers, if the ratio of claw meat to tail meat shifts by even a perceivable percentage… well. It would be a shame. A profound shame. For now, I am… impressed. I am looking at the empty container. It is perfectly clean. I may not discard it.
Hot or cold sandwiches, pickles, cakes, cookies, deviled eggs, soups, salads, and of course – the absolutely phenomenal lobster rolls, all of which can be had with your choice of beverage.
Additionally, there are other items for sale here which can be used for cooking at home, such as bottles of maple syrup or sauces and spices – if memory serves correctly.
Finally, there is also a confectionery counter as well, which offers all sorts of chocolate covered items – a milk chocolate dipped Oreo is an item that serves well as a snack or as a gift.