Company History

Glenwood Drive-In is a family owned and operated business. The Stone family has owned Glenwood for over 50 years. Rocky Stone bought the Glenwood in 1955, after being a Tip-Top salesman/deliveryman. Rocky delivered bread to the Glenwood and thought he would be able to grow the business. Rocky’s first order of business was to expand the Glenwood’s hours, and the business took about a year to get off the ground. In 1960, Rocky Stone died and his son, Wayne Stone took over The Glenwood. Mr. Stone soon expanded the menu and added on to the existing building. Glenwood has become an institution in Hamden, CT.

Glenwood prides itself on its high food quality. We have high standards and will only use the best quality products. We have won awards for our Hot Dogs, lobster rolls and homemade onion rings. Most recently we were voted best Hot Dog in Connecticut by Connecticut magazine. Glenwood has been in magazines and articles for its hot lobster rolls and homemade onion rings. Our onion rings are made by hand, from slicing to breading. Our lobster rolls are made with 100% lobster meat and the highest quality lobster from Canada.

Mr. Stone’s children now help run the business. His daughter Kelly has opened an ice cream parlor which is attached to Glenwood and has been in operation for over 20 years. Kelly’s has also won numerous awards for her vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Kelly’s is also very active in Hamden schools and events. Please visit her web site at Kellyskonekonnection.com to learn more about the ice cream parlor.