16 Best Cafes in New Haven

The Luke Brasserie Brasseries • $$$
261 College St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Red Snapper with Spinach
Roasted Duck Confit
Strawberry Granita
Grilled Veal Chop
Chocolate Candy
White Asparagus
Yellowtail Ahi
Hamachi Crudo
Duck Breast
Fish Crudo

“What Luke's does well, it does really well - the shrimp cavatelli is fabulous. Other dishes (especially the mains - we ordered about half the menu) were less memorable. It's dark and looks busy but the acoustics are good enough that conversation is easy. And it should be - you're next to the Schubert and a stone's throw from Old Campus and the Green.“

4.7 Superb226 Reviews
Havenly Cafe • $
25 Temple St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Tamriyeh تمرية Single Piece
ASABE' اصبع Single Piece
Tamriyeh - Date Energy Bites
Kleicha Iraqi Date Cookies
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Arabic Coffee and Tea
Tabbouleh تبولة
Mixed Mezze Plate
Classic Baklava
Chicken Biryani

“Feels like an Arab home-cooked meal. Authentic food, great music, amazing and kind service.

Also an amazing place to just sit and do work while drinking Turkish coffee and enjoying baklava.

They also do an outstanding thing for the community helping train refugees and helping them find employment or build businesses.“

4.7 Superb77 Reviews
G Cafe Bakery Chapel St. Cafe • $
1177 Chapel St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Apple Danish and Berry Cronut
Multi Grain Croissant
Plain Croissant
Carrot Cake
Patty Melt
Doughnut

“This is the cutest cafe ever. We went to grab some coffee before we started our day. The pastries are so fancy, and they look amazing. I had a piece of zucchini bread, and it was amazing. The staff was very friendly you should definitely check it out“

4.6 Superb53 Reviews
MOTW Coffee and Pastries Coffee Shops • $
296 Crown St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Muffin
Oat Milk Latte
Biscoff Cake
Iced Latte
Croissant
Baklava

“MOTW has the best chai in the city. I love the soft, creamy, silky texture of their Yemeni chai. I love the way they decorated the 38th st location, very inclusive and powerful pictures. Great spot to get some work or reading done. Also love their prayer or meditation area. It’s such a wonderful coffee shop. Usually Raadia is there when we go and she’s such a kind and friendly soul, always so helpful and customer focused.“

4.8 Superb276 Reviews
The Coffee Pedaler Cafe • $
605 East St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

House Drip Coffee
Standard Pastries
Pour over Coffee

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

4.8 Superb31 Reviews
SoBol New Haven Cafe • $
320 Congress Ave, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Cacao Peanut Butter Smoothie
New England Clam Chowder
Chicken Noodle Soup
Mango Pineapple
Coconut Bowl
Acai Bowl
Waffle

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

4.3 Superb45 Reviews
G Cafe Bakery Ninth Square Cafe • $
Palladium Building, 141 Orange St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Quiche of the Day
Breakfast Sandwich
Chocolate Croissant
Almond Croissant
Croissants
Cronut
Bakery

“When we got there the line was pretty long, but didn't have to wait long as there were plenty of staff taking orders so we moved through the line quickly. Waiting on drinks and food took a little longer but it was completely understandable as it was quite busy.....food and coffee were delicious, would definitely recommend and would return if in the area!“

4.1 Good81 Reviews
Fussy Coffee Cafe • $
290 Winchester Ave, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Folded Egg and Cheddar Biscuit Plate
Poached Egg and Brioche Plate
Folded Egg Biscuit Sandwich
Breakfast Burrito Platter
Fried Chicken Bahn MI
Korean Banh MI
Avocado Toast
Poke Bowl
Two Eggs
Fries

“I love Fussy Coffee!!!

This place is a little out of the way from the Yale campus which I personally think is great. It's right next to the canal trail. When the university is in session, it can be very busy and hard to find a table at peak times like around lunch. The cafe is bright with very tall windows that let in lots of sunlight. There are several smaller tables, some high top seating, and 2 long communal tables. For those who want to do work with laptops, beware that there aren't that many outlets!

For beverages - I really like the coffee here. Their nitro cold brew is STRONG. They also have non-coffee drinks options. They often have interesting, seasonal special drinks. They also have alcoholic beverages, although I've never tried them myself personally.

For food, they have lots of great options and are vegan/vegetarian friendly. Their fries are probably their best known food item. I ask for them to be extra cripsy because sometimes they come out a bit soggy. Their sauces are great too.“

4.1 Good69 Reviews
Cedarhurst Cafe Cafe • $
44 Crown St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Belgian Waffle with Fruit and Cream
Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel
Breakfast Sandwich
Egg Salad Croissant
Blueberry Muffin
Nutella Latte
Avocado Toast
Egg Sandwich
Acai Bowl
Scone

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

4.1 Good67 Reviews
New West Cafe Cafe • $$
879 Whalley Ave, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Patatas Bravas
Chicken Wings
The Burger

“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!“

4.2 Good24 Reviews
The Silliman Acorn Cafe • $
505 College St, New Haven
5 Superb4 Reviews
The Remedy's Cultured Cafe Juice Bar & Smoothies • $$
965 State St, New Haven

“The cafe stood on a quiet street. It was in an old house. The walls were white. At night, lights shone through the windows.

Inside, it was warm. People sat at small tables. Some were alone. Some talked with friends. The wood floors creaked.

Outside, there were chairs on the sidewalk. The air was cool. You could drink coffee and watch people walk by.

The sign said OPEN in red letters. It was bright against the dark.

The coffee was good. The food was simple. You could sit for hours. No one would bother you.

It was a good place to think. Or to forget. Or to meet someone. The cafe was there if you needed it.“

4.7 Superb92 Reviews
Gioia Cafe and Bar Italian • $$$
150 Wooster St, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Ember Roasted Squash Agnolotti
Complimentary Garlic Bread
Complimentary Garlic Knots
Eggplant and Broccolini
While Roasted Branzino
Roasted Acorn Squash
Rigatoni Carbonara
Tiramisu for Two
Pistachio Gelato
White Bean Soup

“Every bite was delicious!“

4.4 Superb368 Reviews
Steep (formerly KBT Café) Cafe •
Kline Biology Tower, 219 Prospect St, New Haven

“I like Dante's Inferno and the Columbian dark roast. The cafe boasts lovely natural lighting and essentially, the cafe is a large solarium. The cafe plays classic soul music most of the time. It's good for a quick bite. The KBT dining staff are always lovely and they roast their own beans.“

3 Average3 Reviews
Pistachio Cafe Cafe • $
911 Whalley Ave, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Three Cheese Grilled Cheese Panini
Pistachio Signature Rose Tartine
Mezze Platter Two People or More
Macarons 2pcs - Choose Type
Pistachio Classic Omelette
Ricotta & Pistachio Cake
Smoked Salmon Tartine
The Avocado Tartine
Pistachio Ricotta
Pistachio Quiche

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

3.9 Good252 Reviews
Deja Brew Cafe • $
763 Edgewood Ave, New Haven

Customers` Favorites

Pumpkin Iced Coffee
Assorted Pastries
Yogurt Parfait
Cuban Sandwich
Sausage Egg
Deja Brew
Pancakes
Bagel

“The lady who took our order was very friendly and patient. She was very nice. There are a variety of food and drink options. We ordered a chai, raspberry iced tea and a lavender chai with dragon fruit. They were so good!!!! And the food was delicious too!! So yummy. Will definitely be coming back again :))
Best chai I have tried yet!
The cafe is also super cute and has lovely decoration.
I will be recommending to my friends. If you are reading this review, do come! You won't regret it!!
Thank you to the staff! Have a nice day! “

3.8 Good48 Reviews

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