The best local shops in Hamden

11 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Bon Appetit

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Cheese shop featuring baked goods, crackers and gourmet grocery items, plus gift baskets.

2979 Whitney Ave

“Cheese shop featuring baked goods, crackers and gourmet grocery items, plus gift baskets.”

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Ocean State Job Lot

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Retail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.

713 Foxon Rd (East Haven)

“Retail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.”

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Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market

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Butcher shop and deli providing gourmet meats, Italian groceries, and prepared foods.

322 State St (North Haven)

“Butcher shop and deli providing gourmet meats, Italian groceries, and prepared foods.”

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Best Buy

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Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

398 Universal Dr N (North Haven)

“Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.”

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Stop & Shop

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Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries & organics, including deli & bakery counters.

79 Washington Ave (North Haven)

“Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries & organics, including deli & bakery counters.”

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Passionately Pasta

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Passionately Pasta turns carb cravings into art with handmade tortellini, creative shapes, and colorful, filled doughs that taste like…

204R N Colony St (Wallingford)

“Passionately Pasta turns carb cravings into art with handmade tortellini, creative shapes, and colorful, filled doughs that taste like someone’s nonna whispered the recipe. Order fresh for an easy win this week, or snag a spot in their pasta class and learn the magic yourself.”

From the Meriden newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Stop & Shop

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Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries & organics, including deli & bakery counters.

2335 Dixwell Ave

“Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries & organics, including deli & bakery counters.”

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Plato's Closet Hamden

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Chain retailer buying & selling trendy secondhand clothing for teens & young adults.

2335 Dixwell Ave

“Chain retailer buying & selling trendy secondhand clothing for teens & young adults.”

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Walmart

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Big-box chain offering groceries, sporting goods, furniture, electronics, home goods and toys.

2300 Dixwell Ave

“Big-box chain offering groceries, sporting goods, furniture, electronics, home goods and toys.”

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Edge of the Woods Market

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Long-running, family-owned market offering vegetarian and vegan foods, plus a cafe and a thrift shop.

379 Whalley Ave (New Haven)

“Long-running, family-owned market offering vegetarian and vegan foods, plus a cafe and a thrift shop.”

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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

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Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

2100 Dixwell Ave Store #240

“Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.”

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