Shelton Business Spotlight: Billy D's Full Belly Deli

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series we’ve kicked off at Patch — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

Business: Billy D’s Full Belly Deli
Owners: Billy & Sally Distassio
Address: 59 Bridgeport avenue

How did you come up with the name?
We wanted you to have a full belly when you left our establishment.

Why choose that location? Why start a business in this town?
Shelton was up & coming. We wanted our store to be before the Route 8 exit so customers can visit us then hop on highway to get to work.

Briefly, what business are you in?
Breakfast sandwiches.

What’s the most difficult moment or challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?
Keeping our prices low.

Were there any challenges that made you second guess your decision to be an entrepreneur?
Not really.

What’s been your favorite moment or proudest achievement since opening?
Our customers love us & have been coming to us for breakfast for 23 years!

What’s the most innovative idea your employees or customers have had that you put into practice?
We invented the cheeseburger sub.

How does your business give back or get involved in the community?
We keep our prices low so customers can still enjoy us while living their daily lives.

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