Astin J's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Astin J's, a gem nestled in Groton, CT, where comfort food meets culinary excellence. Specializing in Tacos, Burgers, and Sandwiches, Astin J's serves up mouthwatering dishes that keep diners coming back for more. Start with their Smash Burger, a 1/4lb fresh beef patty, smashed and grilled to perfection, topped with grilled onions and housemade sauce on a fluffy brioche bun. For breakfast lovers, the Bacon, Egg & Cheese is a must-try, featuring perfectly fried eggs and smokey bacon that’s simply unforgettable.
- Indulge in the Spicy Chicken sandwich, hand breaded and served with a kick.
- Don’t overlook the fan-favorite Garlic Parm Tots and Parmesan Fries.
The welcoming atmosphere, coupled with outstanding service, creates a cozy dining experience perfect for families. Each meal showcases the pride the owners take in their craft, making Astin J's a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
Smash Burger
Single
1/4lb. fresh beef patty. Smashed and grilled. Served with grilled onions, American cheese, and housemade burger sauce on a brioche bun.
Double
Two 1/4lb. fresh beef patty. Smashed and grilled. Served with grilled onions, American cheese, and housemade burger sauce on a brioche bun.
Egg & Cheese
Two eggs fried hard topped with American cheese, served on a brioche bun.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Applewood smoked bacon, two eggs fried hard topped with American cheese, served on a brioche bun.
Smoked sausage, Egg & Cheese
Smoked sausage link, two eggs fried hard topped with American cheese, served on a brioche bun.
Ham, Egg & Cheese
Ham steak, two eggs fried hard topped with American cheese, served on a brioche bun.
Egg & Cheese
Spicy Chicken
Spicy chicken
Fresh chicken breast, hand breaded and fried. Served with pickles and spicy mayo on a brioche bun
Sm. Chicken Philly
Shaved chicken breast, grilled onions, mayo, and American cheese served on hoagie roll.
Lg. Chicken Philly
Shaved chicken breast, grilled onions, mayo, and American cheese served on hoagie roll.
Sm. Philly
Shaved ribeye, grilled onions, mayo, American cheese served on hoagie roll.
Lg. Philly
Shaved ribeye, grilled onions, mayo, and American cheese served on hoagie roll.
Cheesesteak
Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese
Sourdough bread grilled with Cheddar jack and American cheese.
Hot dog
All beef hot dog
Sausage dog
All pork smoked sausage link
Dogs
Wings
7 pc.
Seven jumbo bone-in wings.
10 pc.
Ten jumbo bone-in wings.
15 pc.
Fifteen jumbo bone-in wings.
3 pc.
Three jumbo white meat tenders, hand breaded and fried.
6 pc.
Six jumbo white meat tenders, hand breaded and fried.
10 pc. tenders
Ten jumbo white meat tenders, hand breaded and fried.
Tenders
Poppers
1/2 order poppers
Chunks of breaded white meat chicken.
Full order poppers
Chunks of breaded white meat chicken.
Snack 'em
Crispy tender, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and spicy mayo wrapped in flour tortilla. 2 per order.
Snack 'em
Tacos
Chicken taco
Grilled marinated chicken, cheddar jack cheese, chipotle salsa.
Chicken taco plate
Three chicken tacos plus any side.
Chicken quesadilla
Grilled marinated chicken, cheddar jack cheese, chipotle salsa wrapped in flour tortilla.
Chicken quesadilla plate
Two chicken quesadillas plus any side.
Quesadillas
Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese.
Honey butter cornbread
Southern style sweet honey butter cornbread.