Sandra's Next Generation

AMAZING food and super friendly employees/owner! Didn’t get a chance to get a pic of my plate I inhaled it so fast but caught my MILs. Outside seating, clean and comfortable. Filling specials ✨

This is such a gem. I loved the food, from the ribs, to the rice, to the yams. So delicious. We drove in from a neighboring state. I crave coming here every few months. The catfish was delicious and so were the fresh drinks. This isn’t a dine in spot and the wait was not that bad. I enjoyed it overall. Parking is easy.

My experience at Sandra's Next Generation was VERY disappointing. I ordered the "Church Plate", which comes with 4 sides. The portion size of the sides was literally no more than 2 tablespoons. I paid $26. No one likes to feel ripped off. And, to make matters worse, the sides weren't flavorful AT ALL. I don't understand all the hype with this restaurant. Anyone who thinks the food is good at Sandra's Next Generation clearly hasn't experienced "good" soul food. Please do better Sandra.

Aye t̾e̾r̾p̾y̾fam ya guy finally slid up on SNG after hearin nothin but great things n see viral vids flood my timeline... So how was it? 👇👇 Overall: It was just OK.... I dnt know if we caught them on a bad day or if all the hype folded the excitement because it was a solid letdown. The order: Fried chicken/BBQ smothered FC/ mac&cheese/candied yams/greens/ caribbean rice/corn bread/pineapple coconut cake FC was a little dry, but fried well and cooked through. Just kind of a basic batter and if these birds are brined in advance its not w/ aromatics. Mac&Cheese again was ok, just missing real deep cheese flaOK, and one note The yams were really really sweet like the sweet tea and super heavy on the nutmeg/clove Greens, if slow simmered w/hocks I couldnt tell. I was hunting for that really smokey pork flavor and it just wasn't what I expected. The caribbean rice was fire! And the best thing of everything tbh the only reason why I gave 4 🌟 The cornbread, a lil dry but may have had pineapple in it my company mentioned which would be a nice touch. The cake to end things was mostly frosting so we barley made a dent in it. Sandra's not bad, its better than most any southern place in CT but it doesnt stand up to some of the best spots in SC/GA imho

Just travelling by New Haven, and wanted some bbq so tried this place. It was amazing! The food (ribs and chicken, mac & cheese, cornbread, yams, caribbean rice) was delicious, the price was very good, and the portions were huge! Lastly, the people were so friendly. They could tell we weren't locals, but made us feel welcome. Sandra checked on us a couple times herself. Wish they were closer to home.

11-16-24 On A Positive Note: I love the sweet potato cornbread. The cashier and hostess/ order taker are always pleasant. I decided to stop here and grab my dinner since I was in New Haven. I order my usual church plate. Unfortunately, the black eyed peas were hard and dry and the chicken just wasn’t what am I use to from this establishment. I’m very disappointed. I live in Waterbury- the only reason I didn’t go return the plate. I’m am on the fence about giving it another try. Usually, the food is really good. Perhaps there was a new cook?🤷‍♀️ A Daily Diner

This little hole in the wall is what you want to find with a hole in the wall restaurant. The food was all delicious. Some things were more worth their price than others, and the worst thing was the slightly dry cornbread. We got the beef rib, rice, candied yams, green beans, fried chicken breast, soul roll with mac and collard greens, fried plantains, a side of mac and cheese and both types of cornbread. The beef rib was tiny and not worth the cost. The traditional cornbread was dry. Those are my negatives.

Everything about Sandra’s was wonderful! Enjoyed speaking to her and how welcoming and grateful she was to go enjoy her delicious food. I will be back soon! That oxtail empanada was so many flavors in my mouth that were just so yummmm. The chicken Rasta pasta was also delicious. The fried chicken and the Mac n cheese delish.