Claire's Corner Copia

1000 Chapel St, New Haven
(203) 562-3888

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Mamta Pinnell

For a restaurant that’s been open for over 50 years, you’d think they would refine their menu, too much quantity not enough quality. Food for students really. Waste of my $$$

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Wendy

Overpriced Food & Inattentive Service

manisha barnwal

I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience. I ordered a burrito and paid extra for cheese, but it was never added. When I pointed this out, the staff insisted that the cheese had been included but had “melted away.” This explanation was not convincing, especially since the burrito was not even served hot.

What bothered me most was not just the missing cheese, but the dismissive attitude when I raised the concern. Instead of acknowledging the mistake or offering to fix it, they brushed it off. For a place that charges extra for add-ons, the least they could do is ensure those items are actually included.

Overall, the food quality was underwhelming, and the service was disappointing. There are many better options out there, and I would advise avoiding this place.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Veganish

Delicious, very flavorful food! Great selection of vegan food and lots of vegan/gluten free and vegan desserts. I had the vegan huevos rancheros - made with tofu. Excellent!

Ayush Dubey

Hi team, updating this review today to 5 stars - my previous 1 star review was for a rude experience last year when I'd visited for the first time. We had waited for 30 minutes post our order, went to check on the order twice and the staff very rudely said it'll get ready. And 15 minutes post that, on checking again, it was found that the order wasn't communicated ahead at all and was just getting started.

I've been there multiple times, and have not experienced it again. So updating my review to 5 stars since it seems like a one-off experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Kasia Z.

I was in last week and saw the sign at the register for a Pumpkin Spice Latte so i ordered it. It tasted great but I was shocked at the price. It was $8.35 for the smallest size available (medium). I don't think I've ever paid that much for a coffee. The larger size must be over $9. I think the upcharge for the flavoring, and $1 upcharge for dairy milk should be better advertised. I've been coming to Claire's every few months for years and have gotten many coffees here, but $8.35 for a mug of coffee seems excessive, even in this economy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Noah Leibowitz

Claire’s is great! They got us excellent allergen-free desserts for our wedding that guests with dietary needs loved. The staff was so helpful and answered all of my questions (especially the ones about being celiac-friendly!).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A Google User

Each dish was crafted and presented with attention to detail.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Neel Haq

Made this our #1 to try for an overnight in town. The place itself reminds me of coop restaurants from the NE and WC. Seems like the entire team is behind their service and what they're serving up. The whole place feels like an oasis of rooted morale in good service, community, and a warm welcome vibe that is perfect! Ordered a Fire Island sandwich. Massive! Had to wrap up half and eat it later (sooner than later cuz it was too good to wait). Wish they were at home. But definitely stopping by on our next trip to the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sonali Joshi

Had dinner during visit to Yale. Loved that the restaurant has lots of vegetarian choices. Lots of pizza, pasta and salad options. Made fresh . Friendly staff. Lovely decor and ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

nicole artemisia

The selection is amazing and the servers are SO sweet!!! Super quick service, clean. I got the carrot cake wich was HUGE and delic, with big chunks of nuts. Great smoothie assortment at we got the blueberry banana.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Rossi

New Haven institution. Always a great place for a slice of cake and a cup of coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Boyle

Corner Copia is an excellent restaurant for people who are vegetarian or vegetarian-curious, and it's got plenty of vegan options. The food is excellent, the place is very welcoming and well-kept, and so I come here pretty regularly. I'll offer two constructive pieces of (minor) criticism:

First, the menu is too restrictive. They have a ton of very nice-looking sides and offerings in the cold case, but you can't order a plate of them, or even any of them as a side. The gorgeous broccoli rabe? You can only get it as an entree. A side of lentils? No, they only come in tacos. Even just a plate of lentils, vegetables, tofu and broccoli rabe? Impossible. Each one of these dishes is only available in a single dish. It's no wonder they have a ton of sides left over each night. It's impossible to order any of them in isolation, or as a side, or as a plate of sides.

Second, Corner Copia is pricey - and I'm fine with that, I'm more than happy to pay lots of $ for good vegetarian food - but their vegan cheese isn't very good. Again, minor criticism - vegan cheese isn't good anywhere. But I feel like they could do better with this one.

Okay, I'm done complaining. Claire's Corner Copia is an excellent restaurant, and I'll continue coming here. But they really need to open up the ways in which customers can order food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Digitl Artist

Lovely staff and very helpful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yves R. Galliotte

My favorite vegetarian place. Top notch service, high quality food, and great customer service.

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