Half Moon Coffee and Grille Cafe

We really recommend this place. All the young staff are attentive and friendly. We usually order the same thing, but everyone loves whatever they order. We usually get the Tuscany panini and the blackened tuna caesar salad. The portions are large - you will never leave hungry. AND a basket of little pizza squares is provided instead of bread to complement the meal. We have also had their pizza and according to my New York friend, it rivals the best pizza in NYC!

Food is always fresh and delicious, with a number of additional options for their daily specials. Pick-up is fast and easy, and the service great.

I love this place! They are so good to me! I only have gotten take out, but I call in advance and it's almost always ready when I get there. Super friendly on the phone too.

Great food, service, and dining experience! Love stopping into Half Moon whether it's for a quick lunch or dinner with friends. This quaint local spot is a hidden gem tucked away on Main Street in downtown Wallingford. The waitstaff is friendly, polite, and eager to serve! Instead of your typically free bread or garlic knot filler, Half Moon provides fresh-made handheld pizza squares before each meal- an unforgettable twist before diving into your meal! Everything on the menu hits! From soup, salads, wraps and sandwiches to their delicious gourmet pizza you can't go wrong stopping here for your next meal!

If you happen to find yourself in Wallingford, Half Moon Cafe is a great spot for a solid meal! Their pizza is EXCELLENT, and they also have very good paninis. I generally get the "Classica" panini which is just ham and mozzarella, but it's delicious. This last time I went, I ordered the Pasta Pomodoro, which was simple but good. I've always found the staff to be friendly, and the service to be quick, even on a busy night. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. On Thursday nights during the spring/summer, a DJ sets up outside and so you can sit and enjoy the music. It's also BYOB. Overall I'd say one of Wallingford's better restaurants, and certainly one of the most popular.

Half Moon has been one of my favorite spots for years... except it's been years since I've visited! My coworkers and I used to come weekly back when I worked in the area, and just the other day we decided to have a little reunion. Half Moon is BYOB so we brought a bottle of wine and the staff graciously brought over some glasses of wine. When I used to visit, I always ordered the Panini Classica which is a ham & mozz panini. It's nothing fancy but it's so good! And the bread it comes on... amazing! Of course I had to order it today. Also, get the fries. They're very crispy and really something special! Our waiter also recommended this incredible dessert that was a beautiful cross between cannoli and tiramisu. Of course, I don't remember what it was called but come here and get it to change your life!

This place is AWESOME! Stefano & his team of lovely servers hosted my mother & stepfather's wedding party & the event could not have been better! The organization Half Moon offered the day of was great! Food was prepped, cooked, & set out on our beautiful buffet style offering tables exactly as planned. It was DELICIOUS & beautiful as well. The well planned set up was easy to access & provided a wonderfully casual flow for all the guests as we moved through each food station & mingled. Wine, coffee, tea, & cocktails were plentiful as well. We had a comedian come in for our entertainment as well & it was great! We fit 75 people in the front space for his live performance!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HALF MOON & Stefano (owner/chef) for your & your family's events too!

Happened to be out in Wallingford and wanted to get a quick bite to eat for lunch. Stopped in this joint and sure glad we did. The service and food was great. Person size pies but more than enough for 2 people. The service was very attentive and quick. Would highly recommend this spot for any meal.