26 Best Coffee Shops in New Haven

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

“I love Olmo!! The food is so good, the service is so warm, and the price is right! I ate here almost every day I was visiting New Haven and it never disappointed! Shoutout to the incredibly kind and attentive team and a special thanks to my babygirl Lisseth 🤘🏼🥯“

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

“First time checking out Spruce Coffee and overall it was a good experience. I got a drink from the fall menu and it was really good. The vibe is chill, super cute decor, and the staff was friendly.

Only downside is the space is pretty small, it can feel tight if it’s busy. I was also a little confused where to order since the register is right by the main door. On a crowded day I could see the line being out the door with not much room to wait.

Still, worth a visit for the good coffee and cozy atmosphere.“

“It’s a very small coffee shop. The muffins were very good, DH liked his cheese danish. My latte was great. We sat outside and listened to the jazz band from the local high school play. They were raising funds for senior day. We were lucky to hear such good music“

“I love La Fenice I am a regular here and the food and care/thought of everything they do is amazing to me, it really feels like you’re in a side street Euro pastry shop! I would highly recommend to people that just need a quick bite or some hot refreshments!“

“I have been coming here for over five years. Date night My son’s 16 bday Breakfast 👩‍🍳 😘“

“they have coffee and stuff“

“If anyone went to Jepson school in the 90s this is Cheryl from Carol’s classes place!! The food is so good!! it’s made with love and tastes like it’s made from your mom’s kitchen. It’s definitely a go to breakfast/lunch spot in New Haven! <3“

“Was tons of fun! Definitely will be going back!“

“I enjoyed my crepe today and the pricing is great.“

“Best coffee shop in the neighborhood. Friendly but fast service, yummy food, good music in background. Cozy. It's a keeper! Ps: their lavender lemonade is the ultimate summer drink)“

“i love this place!! it’s a great setting for reading, and the coffee and pastries are delicious!! the barista with the nose piercing is my favorite. he makes the best iced oat cortado in town!! all the other baristas are also lovely and friendly. highly recommend if you’re in east rock!!“

“This is a more silent focused cafe in a hotel, the vibe is vintage and I would say “manly”. This is a great place to do work, there’s a decent amount of seating that gets wildly occupied during school (Yale) season— be mindful of this if you are going here. There is a room with a curtain and a couple booths, providing a private place to do work. The drink options here flavor wise are somewhat limited but they do have seasonal drinks which is nice. I have never tried their food but it seems all premade, so I’m not very interested.
This business would be more enjoyable and successful if their hours of operation were to be expanded until 11 pm or 12 am, 6 days a week. There should also be an additional of halal foods or snacks for customers to purchase.“

“Great atmosphere. Delicious ginger cookies. And refreshing drinks.“

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

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

“This was my very first time in this one particular and I was very much impressed with its cleanliness, elegance, and a majority of the presentation of their baked goods. 4 out of 5!!!! I’m terribly sorry that you lost a star but that matcha brownie tasted absolutely disgusting. Never again will I buy it!!! Sorry sweetheart but it’s lacking sugar. However I do love the sweet cream filled bread you sold me. Thank you very much for helping me figure out what I want for breakfast tomorrow. Lastly, the cream green tea cake was absolutely divine. All this from being served by an incredibly gorgeous and really cashier/manager who I had to tip handsomely. I’ll definitely stop by on payday to give their specialty caffeinated drinks a try.“

“Always warm and welcoming!“

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

“Enjoying my Papua New Guinea brew this morning. Thanks Willoughby’s for bringing superb coffee to New Haven County!!!“

“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.“

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

“This is a wonderful location. The ladies here are so nice and efficient with the service they provide. It is always so clean and neat. The drink orders are always correct. They toast the croissants, and bagels just right. The coffee never has a burnt taste, and always get the ratios of cream to sugar correct (at least for me).
**accessibility ramp is located at the back of the building **“

“Wanted some authentic Puerto Rican food today, so went to Fabi's restaurant coffee & shop for the first time. Their food is well seasoned and so delicious!“

“I’ve been coming here for a year almost every day for my morning coffee. The baristas are incredibly friendly and professional, even during their busiest hours, where other businesses often fall short in kindness and professionalism. The coffee is great, and their chocolate croissant (get it warm!) is indulgent and delicious! They also have a nice selection of prepared foods (pasta salad, wraps, etc) that taste great! The atmosphere is a bit bland at this location, so it doesn’t necessarily invite coming in to sit down and hang for a bit, but all in all it’s worth a visit!“