Nica's Market is a gourmet market offering fine foods and catering. It provides an overwhelming array of specialty food items, including many food options, sandwiches, pre-made pastas, salads, and gelato ice creams described as exceptional. The sandwiches, like the cowgirl panini or chicken cutlet, are often found delicious and impressive, giving old-world city mart vibes. Prices are noted as more affordable and good compared to other places. The experience can be inconsistent. Service is quick overall, but waits are very long and the deli counter can require assertive attention; one order was never made after a wait. The space itself has cramped aisles, a crowded parking lot, and no bathrooms. There is a nice little area to sit outside. A point of frustration is outdated posted pricing, with sandwiches ringing up higher than listed.
Very convenient location, lovely outside seats, nothing but a good taste one nail? pricey!
May 2026
No matter what you think you're great at making, they make it better. It's obvious why it's one of the most well known marketplaces in New Haven county
October 2024
Nica's Market makes amazing sandwiches, if they are made by someone who grew up eating sandwiches. If not, god help you. You just need to be careful and if matched by the wrong person, order lasagna or something.
