La Fenice

630 Chapel St, New Haven
(203) 535-0409

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Sarah Ficca

Mom and pop vibes with a European flare. Everything I’ve had is top quality ingredients and flavors and reasonable priced and delicious. Veggie quiche, lattes, killer rich hot chocolate less sweet qnd thick! (And gelato!) Large space to meet friends and chill vibes to study. Reminds me of the no nonsense atmosphere of many European cafes counters who focus on food not fancy walls of fake grass with neon signs saying ”live love laugh” the owners are lovely and authentic.

In a fair world all the kids obsessed with image and wasting $$$ on terrible products at MOTW or Arwas just to take pictures of the decor or carry the ”right” cup with the ”right” logo to class would find this large quiet space with exceptional products and no branding on their cups and support them instead. Alas I think a place with stellar product competing against social contagion is the challenge of our times.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marc Neilson

The cappuccino was so good, I had two! The croissant was Euro-perfect and the atmosphere was charming, authentic Italian. Tip: try the eggs with foccacio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kay Hoog

The old man is always rude when i come in. I get the sense that he does not like me, and would prefer i go elsewhere. But no! That would be letting him off the hook too easy. Do you understand me, old man, if you are reading this? I am going to keep coming and keep patronizing your store. You will continue to fill my cup. You will continue to grovel before me. I will not relent. No matter how rude you are i shall still make you my servant. I am your master, and i love your gelato.

Service: 1

Sumayah

I felt very uncomfortable in their cafe. I said hello with a smile twice and was greeted without words, but a mean mug from the man. Very unwelcoming my friends felt it too, but they at least got a hello back. The lady was on her phone barely looking up. Anyway, whilst he was getting a hot cocoa ready he was staring at me through the mirror with disgust on his face. I stared back and after a few seconds he looked away with a deep frown.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ryan Hofler

You are welcomed in by a warm atmosphere and friendly owners. Enjoy the great espresso and treats. Everything was delicious and fairly priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eliel

One of the best cafés in the area, without a doubt.
The coffee is truly excellent — easily one of the few places in the region where the quality really stands out.
The cookies are great, and the focaccia is outstanding, always fresh and very well made.
The gelato deserves special mention: the best in the area. It’s authentic, traditional Italian-style gelato. Anyone who knows real gelato understands that true gelato is not displayed in tall, flashy piles in the window — here, quality comes before appearance. A place that delivers flavor, authenticity, and always makes you want to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dawn

Why can't we ever just get a decent coffee shop? Just a plain old coffee shop where u can sit and drink coffee talk with a friend etc.? No, we gotta get the attitude.

Pitchaya “Nat” Chairuengjitjaras

I love their gelato (especially the strawberry and chocolate). The staff seemed a bit disengaged at first, but they were actually super nice and gave me so much gelato. Thank you!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ben

The best service! Great authentic Italian bakery. Highly recommended I just give you a Google review five stars

Poorvaja Ganesan

Nice ambience and clean. Great place to read a book and have a coffee.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Angelo Luo

stopped by with the family for coffee and gelato. gelato was really amazing, especially the mango and Nutella. coffees were great at as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

R A

Great gelato and coffee.

Mickey Ford

The Most amazing Hot Chocolate ! The cheese eggs and Focaccia bread are beautifully done and the hot Chocolate to die for ! They also do one with Gelato! Worth a trip this fall!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

c rp

PERFECT FOR STUDYING!!!
Good WIFI, quiet, far away enough to escape the “scary” vibe when midterms or finals hit!
Great find!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eduardo Fontes

We tried the gelato and it's all great!
One tip, arrange some.lights to give a bit more cozy atmosphere

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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