42 Best Cafes near Hamden

“I love this little Cafe. They have great food, wonderful service and a very welcoming and comfortable ambiance. It's a great place to meet a friend for coffee, have a working lunch or relax on the weekends. Personally my favorite is their Rumor sandwich!“

“Awesome empanadas and great food“

“3bars available, 1 in the main area near what can be a seating area or dance floor depending on event.Another by pool tables and DJ booth and a 3rd in another sit/standing area. Nice enclosed but out door area with seating. 8 large screen tvs and a projector used for many activities sports, presentations, DJs. Great for a nice cool out lounge. Even better for events as well. Food is delicious and freshly made. Without a doubt the worth the wait. Wait time for food is minimal not excessive. Wait times for seating depending on event. Great hospitality.“

“I can't even remember my first experience here because whatever it was, I just...kept. Coming. Back. The food: top tier -- flavorful, thoughtful, creative, surprising. The service: an art that The Luke staff and chef have mastered and could teach a masterclass -- warm, informed, personable in a way that makes you feel like family. The atmosphere: unmatched. The vibe is always stylish, grounded, certain of itself in ways that it absolutely should be. Truly an experience every single time.“

“1st visit. Ordered take out & grabbed a coffee during the brief wait. Service was efficient & friendly. Establishment was clean & welcoming. I deeply appreciate that they offer tofu. We ordered the “Vito” swapping chicken out for tofu & the “Cypress Garden” sandwiches… both were delicious. The prices were reasonable for the high quality of the ingredients. One was $10 the other $12 & this price even included choice of side: pasta salad, apple or chips. We chose the lemon basil pasta salad & it was just as delicious as the sandwich’s. Thank you…you’ve won this customer over for sure!“

“Unique atmosphere with fabulous, diverse drinks.“

“The staff is so great, They have so many great drinks and treats to offer.. I definitely recommend this coffee shop and it’s a great to place to hang out! 👍“

“Such a welcoming and inviting atmosphere! The service is great and the pastries and mocktails are delicious!!“

“I placed a large catering order (15 different items) for a special event at my home. The food arrived exactly on time, beautifully labeled - important for our vegetarian guests - and everyone raved about how delicious everything was! Highly recommend Havenly!!!“

“Best place to sit in town and enjoy coffee and pastries. Beautiful ambience and friendly staff. Love going here!!“

“Went for the first time for my Mom's Birthday. Everything was excellent. Staff was very friendly and helpful. My dad LOVED the pastrami. He is notoriously a difficult restaurant patron. But he had nothing but praise for the food. We will definitely be back!!!!“

“I always get their skinny lattes. ☕️☕️☕️ Delicious! Plus bagel with cream cheese & lox! Looking forward to trying various wines! 🍷🍷🍷“

“Super cute restaurant. Creative smart menu. Staff was smart and kind. The cookie I got (brown butter chocolate chip) was warmed before they served it. Too many good things on the menu. Need to head back there soon!“

“Walked into the shop and immediately there was the warmest smell of fresh cinnamon rolls in the oven - had to get some along with our coffee and so glad we did. Such a smooth iced americano and SUCH good cinnamon buns. The owner was so sweet! Glad we found this place to along around town“

“Loved the atmosphere, the fantastic customer service, the food, and the coffee. Would absolutely go back.“

“During lunch break from having to serve jury duty I found this coffee shop down the street and decided to pop in. The two behind the counter were very friendly and inviting, and the special grilled cheese with tomato or bacon with soup was PERFECT . the chicken corn chowder came out piping hot and didn't even need any salt or pepper. I'm usually skeptical when someone has to make my coffee instead of me doing it, but unlike dunkin donuts the gentleman made it just right! they seem to have a familiar and friendly customer fan base, and I would definitely go back again.“

“Excellent Food! Friendly Service! Unbelievable Deserts! My Favorite Restaurant!“

“Very welcoming atmosphere with an upbeat vibe, very tasty teas & a variety to choose from.“

“Jonathan and his team did an amazing job for my wife’s surprise birthday party. Signature cocktail for the event. Great selection of food and desserts. Everyone raved about the experience. My wife was absolutely impressed.“

“Our absolute favorite place! Never had a bad meal. Service is excellent!!“

“Fantastic venue. Chef Danielle is amazing!!!“

“It has a limited space if you want a table to work with a computer. The coffee shop is tiny, coffee was nice, the dessert is tasty. There was no background music when I was there, so it’s pretty silent, the girl at the counter wasn’t rude but also she wasn’t that welcoming.“

“One of my favorite spots , been going there for 35 years . Everyone that works there is amazing . Love the Owner Todd , and miss Lenny“

“Every bite was delicious!“

“This is an update to my April review. I have been back since then and happy to say my order was correct. Lina was gracious with an apology. I am glad that things have gotten back to normal. I do love their food.“

“Fantastic meal, as always last night!!! My wife and I both had Penne Ala Vodka with chicken cutlets and my son had rigatoni with house red sauce. Enough food for two meals for each of us. Thank you guys for being such a great and friendly restaurant. See you soon!“

“Came to do trivia visiting from San Diego, CA. I gotta say what a good time! They have great food, greater drinks and impeccable service. Our server was Michelle and she was fantastic! We ordered the fish and chips and the turkey sub with fries. Both were delightful! We came in last place for trivia and got a consolation prize! ? Great times, good food, good people. Highly recommend for a casual night out for food and drinks!“

“Best place with the best people and the drinks are great!“

“Good coffee and pastries, and good people. Great place to relax.“

“Had state street for the first time today after a hockey game. It was super busy but they quickly got us seated nonetheless. The food was SO GOOD. Well worth the price! The siracha maple syrup is FANTASTIC.“

“Pricey but they seem to use quality ingredients and the Best bread I have ever eaten outside of someone's home. I have a hard time accepting $25 for a sandwich but it was very very good : ) Also there is only metered parking and almost no chance of getting a parking spot.“

“people are friendly food is. good good. serves“

“Very welcoming atmosphere here at G! Highly recommend! Tried the mushroom croissant for the first time and OMG I am so glad I took their recommendation to try it, it was amazing ! Excellent food, great service and great overall vibe found right here. Don’t miss out. Must try !“

“Nice atmosphere. Nice pool table“

“We had oysters on half shells for antipasto and a lobster fettuccine and a branzino (which came with sauteed spinach and purple potatoes) for main courses, then finished with a berries cheesecake.\n\nNow the oysters were so good that we ordered another four. Then my husband had a bite of the fettuccine and told me, it's so good he felt like flying with wings. Which made me wonder what he meant, so I had a bite. The parsley worked magically with the lobster, and the fettuccine was done perfectly. And the lobster was succulent and sweet.\n\nNow back to my branzino. I actually never liked branzino the fish, mainly for its boring texture and taste. I ordered it just because I felt adventurous today, really. But this one surprised me. The crushed pistachios somehow worked wonders with the branzino, hah! And the sauteed spinach, as well as the grilled purple potatoes, were mind blowing. I will go back, if not for the lobster fettuccine, only for the spinach and the purple potatoes.\n\nOh, and we had a side of sauteed broccoli rabe which was no less miraculous than the spinach and purple potatoes. We agreed that this is a restaurant we'll visit again soon.\n\nThe dessert was a neat finish to the fulfilling meal. This was a happy, rainy evening.\n\nOh and we loved Francesco. We had servers who would constantly make remarks or gestures that left guests feeling bothered and uneasy, but Francesco was just right. He's so cordial and effective, always there when we thought to look up but never intrusive or inhospitable for the sake of being hospitable. I guess he's also part of the reason we felt so comfortable dining there.“

“Bowl=AMAZING Staff= VERY FRIENDLY AND PATIENT Will definitely be returning!!“

“Great food and great customer service my favorite restaurant ?? never disappoint me Regi was so helpful thank you“

“Common Grounds in Branford is my “Go to” every day after my workouts. I meet with friends for coffee and spirited conversation, and see a lot of people I know….and I always make new friends! The staff is AMAZING and I love the owners! Great vibe and the BEST JAVA on the planet. And the wraps…..YUMMY!!!! Thank you!!“

“It was great and the outside is beautiful the waiters great Kristen and Cody“

“best cardamom lattes, beautiful pastries, lovely interior!“

“The best coffee in town! They care about where and how the coffee is sourced!“