Pats IGA

Pats IGA CT’s freshest flavors from our family to yours! Visit us for quality and convenience. choice, Angus and grass fed beef.

Home Town proud IGA grocery store with a big reputation for amazing catering, prepared foods from scratch, gourmet bakery with custom made cakes, italian pastries, cream pies and Italian specialties, fresh
produce, great meat department with U.S.D.A. Custom cuts of meat just the way you like it.

09/03/2026

🚨 LET’S TALK BEEF. 🥩

We’ve had quite a few customers asking if Pat’s IGA is receiving the Argentine beef that’s been making headlines.

The answer is NO. And we want to make that crystal clear.

We purchase our beef through Bozzuto’s and NebraskaLand, and neither of those companies is willing to lower their standards and bring in beef that doesn’t meet the standards they require. Neither are we.

Our warehouses are NOT supplying us with this beef, and we will not be changing where or how we source our meat just to save a few bucks.

We’ve spent decades building our reputation around quality meat, our own cutters, our own grinding, and knowing exactly what we’re putting in our cases. That’s not something we’re willing to compromise.

So when you shop our meat department, you can feel confident knowing that we are NOT receiving this Argentine beef, and neither are our warehouses.

We’ll keep doing things the way we’ve always done them: buy quality, cut it ourselves, and never sacrifice our standards for a cheaper option.

Because when it comes to the meat we feed our families and yours… cheap isn’t the goal. Quality is. 🥩

🍂 GREEN DAY GUY… WE NEED TO TALK. 😂You’ve got it all wrong.September is the BEST month to be awake! 😎🍁The air gets coole...
09/02/2026

🍂 GREEN DAY GUY… WE NEED TO TALK. 😂

You’ve got it all wrong.

September is the BEST month to be awake! 😎🍁

The air gets cooler, football is back, hoodies come out, and we officially enter FULL FALL MODE here at Pat’s! 🎃🍎

And apparently the bakery didn’t get the memo to wait because APPLE CIDER DONUTS & PUMPKIN DONUTS ARE ALREADY HERE! 🍎🎃🍩

So while Green Day is over there telling everyone to “wake me up when September ends”…

WE’RE OVER HERE LIKE: WAKE UP! SEPTEMBER JUST STARTED! 😂

Fall has entered the building, and honestly… we’re not mad about it. 🍂🍩🎃

🍲 SOUPS ARE BACK, BABY! 🍲And you know what that means… Chef John is officially in his happy place. 😂Every single soup we...
09/01/2026

🍲 SOUPS ARE BACK, BABY! 🍲

And you know what that means… Chef John is officially in his happy place. 😂

Every single soup we sell is made right here in-house by Chef John — no mystery buckets, no “just add water,” and definitely no soup coming off a truck. 👀

This guy lives for soup season. Give him a pot, some ingredients, and a cold day and he’s basically the happiest man alive. 😂

Made from scratch. Made in-house. Made with the good stuff. ❤️

Stop in and grab a container before Chef John realizes how much soup he has to make. 😂🥣

🍲 THE CROCK POT IS ABOUT TO BECOME YOUR FAVORITE EMPLOYEE. 😂We’re kicking off our Crock Pot Meals and, honestly, we’ve m...
08/27/2026

🍲 THE CROCK POT IS ABOUT TO BECOME YOUR FAVORITE EMPLOYEE. 😂

We’re kicking off our Crock Pot Meals and, honestly, we’ve made these so easy that your crock pot is doing more work than you are.

Each meal comes with EVERYTHING you need to feed 4–5 people—all seasoned, raw, and packed together in one bag.

Your instructions are basically:

1. Open bag.
2. Dump bag into crock pot.
3. Turn crock pot on.
4. Pretend you’ve been cooking all day. 😂

That’s it. No chopping. No measuring. No prep. No pile of dishes in the sink judging you.

We’re starting with:

🍗 Chicken Cacciatore
🇮🇹 Italian-Style Balsamic Chicken
🔥 BBQ Chicken
🌶️ Buffalo Chicken

Everything is seasoned and ready to go RAW—you simply pour the contents into your crock pot and let that little countertop hero handle the rest.

Dinner for 4–5 people with approximately 30 seconds of effort.

Finally, a meal plan for people whose cooking technique is “turn it on and hope for the best.” 😂🍲

🎂🍪 OUR BAKERY DOESN’T PLAY AROUND. 🍪🎂Custom pastries, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pretty much anything else you can co...
08/26/2026

🎂🍪 OUR BAKERY DOESN’T PLAY AROUND. 🍪🎂

Custom pastries, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pretty much anything else you can convince our bakery to make. 😂

But the best part? A whole lot of what comes out of this bakery started with Grandma Rose. ❤️

Many of our recipes are Grandma Rose’s original recipes, passed down through the family and still being made today by her daughter-in-law, Niki, who keeps those recipes alive every single day. And by “keeps them alive,” we mean she’s in that bakery working so much we’re starting to wonder if she actually lives there. 😂

From cupcakes to custom cakes, pastries, cookies and everything in between, we’re still doing things the old-fashioned way — family recipes, fresh ingredients, and a whole lot of work.

So whether you need dessert for a birthday, celebration, party, or because it’s Tuesday and you’ve decided you deserve 14 pastries… we’ve got you. 😂🧁

Come see what Niki and the bakery crew are whipping up! ❤️

🚧 STAGE TWO OF THE DEMO: COMPLETE! 🚧The ugly old brick siding is officially GONE. 👋😂Right now, the building looks like i...
08/25/2026

🚧 STAGE TWO OF THE DEMO: COMPLETE! 🚧

The ugly old brick siding is officially GONE. 👋😂

Right now, the building looks like it got into a fight with a dumpster… and lost. 😂

Big Mike walked outside, looked at it for about 14 seconds and said, “I liked it better before.” 🤦‍♂️😂

Meanwhile, the rest of us are standing around pretending we know exactly what we’re doing. 😅

But trust the process! The old siding is out, the giant mess is here, and we cannot WAIT to show you what’s going up next. 👀🔥

Big Mike may not approve yet… but thankfully, nobody asked him. 😂

👨‍🍳 A LITTLE APPRECIATION FOR OUR CHEFS… AND THEN THERE’S MIKEY. 😂Our chefs work hard every single day making fresh food...
08/24/2026

👨‍🍳 A LITTLE APPRECIATION FOR OUR CHEFS… AND THEN THERE’S MIKEY. 😂

Our chefs work hard every single day making fresh food, prepping meals, cooking trays, and keeping our prepared foods department running.

And then there’s Mikey.

Mikey works for us… but we don’t actually pay him. 😂
He just likes to hang out.

Today he showed up carrying a giant tray of penne vodka and told us he made it.

We have absolutely no proof of this.
We also have no idea where he learned to make penne vodka.
And honestly, we’re a little concerned that he may now consider himself part of the kitchen staff. 😂

But hey… it looks pretty good, Mikey. 🍝

Thank you to our actual chefs for all you do — and thank you to Mikey for… continuing to show up. 😂

🥩 THIS IS WHAT A REAL MEAT DEPARTMENT LOOKS LIKE. 🥩While some places are busy figuring out how to get meat shipped in al...
08/23/2026

🥩 THIS IS WHAT A REAL MEAT DEPARTMENT LOOKS LIKE. 🥩

While some places are busy figuring out how to get meat shipped in already cut, already packed, and ready to slap a sticker on… our meat guys are here 7 DAYS A WEEK actually doing the work. 😂

And running the whole operation is Mark, who takes the time to purchase higher-quality cuts of meat because apparently we’re not interested in taking the easy route. 😂 He knows what he wants in that meat case, and he’s buying quality — not just whatever comes in the cheapest box.

We grind our own hamburger MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY.
We make our own pork sausage AND chicken sausage.
We press our own patties.
We pack our own chicken.
We cut beef, pork, veal, lamb AND fish right here in-house.

Basically, if it has hooves, wings, fins, or somehow ended up in our meat case… our guys probably touched it. 😂

Some competitors have decided the “cheap and easy” route is to bring in pre-packed meat and eliminate the skilled meat cutters altogether.

We decided we’d rather keep doing things the old-fashioned way: hire good butchers, buy better cuts, cut our own meat, make our own sausage, grind fresh, and actually KNOW what we’re putting in your package.

Because there’s a pretty big difference between a REAL meat department and a refrigerated shelf full of boxes. 😉

Our meat guys work their tails off every single day, and we’re damn proud of them.

THIS is what a neighborhood grocery store meat department is supposed to be. 🥩🔪

🍗 THE 2–3 PERSON DINNERS ARE BACK AT IT! 🍗These have quickly become one of your FAVORITES… so naturally, we’ve decided t...
08/21/2026

🍗 THE 2–3 PERSON DINNERS ARE BACK AT IT! 🍗

These have quickly become one of your FAVORITES… so naturally, we’ve decided to make our lives harder and keep coming up with different ones. 😂

Tonight’s beauty: Balsamic Chicken Legs with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. 🤤

Because sometimes you want a homemade dinner without actually having to make the homemade dinner. That’s where we come in. 😎

We’re constantly switching these up and making new combinations to keep you guys from getting bored—and apparently, to keep our kitchen from ever knowing peace. 😂

2–3 people fed. Minimal effort. Maximum “I actually cooked tonight” credit. 👏

Come grab one before they disappear! 🔥

🌸🌿 WE DID IT AGAIN! 🌿🌸We may have a slight problem… we bought MORE flowers, plants & arrangements from Michael’s Greenho...
08/20/2026

🌸🌿 WE DID IT AGAIN! 🌿🌸

We may have a slight problem… we bought MORE flowers, plants & arrangements from Michael’s Greenhouse in Cheshire. 😂

At this point, we’re not decorating the store anymore — we’re slowly turning the front into a botanical garden. 🌺🤣

BUT… there’s a method to the madness! We’re redoing the front of the store and we need these babies to SELL QUICK so we can keep the renovation moving! 😂

So basically, buying a plant is now your way of supporting the renovation. You’re not shopping… you’re investing in the facelift. 😂🌿

Come grab one before we’re forced to start naming them and giving them employee badges. 🤣

Huge thanks to Michael’s Greenhouse in Cheshire for always keeping us stocked with the good stuff! ❤️🌱

Address

Wolcott, CT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

(203) 879-4317

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