Love Food Names the Best Breakfast Sandwich in Connecticut

According to Love Food, if you're searching for the best breakfast sandwich in Connecticut, you might want to point your GPS toward Shelton.

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The food publication recently rounded up the top breakfast sandwich in every state, and Connecticut's winner isn't a trendy brunch spot or an upscale café. Instead, the honor went to Billy D's Full Belly Deli, a neighborhood sandwich shop that's built a loyal following by keeping things simple and doing them exceptionally well.

Love Food singled out the deli's classic bacon, egg, and cheese on a fresh roll as the sandwich that stands above the rest. There's nothing flashy about it, and that's exactly the point. Fresh ingredients, a perfectly cooked breakfast, and a soft roll come together to create the kind of meal that locals keep coming back for.

If you show up during the morning rush, don't be surprised if there's a line waiting outside. The good news is that regulars say the staff keeps things moving, so the wait usually isn't as long as it looks. And if you wake up especially hungry, there's an easy solution—you can add extra bacon, egg, and cheese for just a little more.

Connecticut is loaded with fantastic breakfast spots, and everyone has their own favorite place to grab a bacon, egg, and cheese. That's practically a state pastime. Still, it's always fun to see one local business get national recognition, especially when it's a family-style deli that's earned its reputation one sandwich at a time.

Whether you're a Shelton local or just passing through Fairfield County, this might be one breakfast stop worth making. After all, when a national publication says you've got the best breakfast sandwich in the entire state, expectations are high—but according to plenty of customers, Billy D's has no problem living up to the hype.