New West Cafe

879 Whalley Ave, New Haven
(203) 387-5939

Recent Reviews

zulema highsmith

Always fun times when we go there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Cecilee Telford

Absolutely love this place wings ? crispyService 2000 great ?? good vibes ?Must try if u come to New

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paola Rodriguez

I came in looking to celebrate my 21st with my friends. Right off the bat the bartenders were rude and had nasty attitudes. They took our IDs and refused to service us because it supposedly wasn’t us in the picture. We are all legal and over the drinking age. A night out gone to waste because of miserable losers.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mya Adele

I am a 22 year old woman and i have never seen a place refuse me service. This is the exception. My temporary paper ID is sufficient for the police if i were to get pulled over, but not to order a drink. Unreasonable, unfriendly, unwelcoming staff made me and my friends, who are also legal over the age people, feel unwanted. A waste of a night out.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Scott T.

Such a neighborhood gem of a place! It continues to evolve throughout the years while maintaining the same character and charm coupled with great clientele you appreciate! Been visiting for 20+ years and always make it a must stop on my trips back to CT. Cheers to everyone here!

Francine B.

I met and fell in love with my AMAZING Husband here in 1985!! We're still together and happily married!! The New West will always hold a special place in our hearts!!

D “For Real!!” E

That's right ?,! All Stars go up for this little place in New Haven. When I drove by I noticed it sitting on the corner. The prices are great. The food is exactly what you pay for. It's delicious. You walk out feeling satisfied. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. And the bartender at the time was very courteous and helpful. I can't wait to go back there again. Next time I will definitely take a picture. My suggestion would be if you're around the neighborhood go in and have something to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, The Burger

jim morrison

Darts and beer, what's better than that?

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Scott K.

First time here. Not in time for the regular menu unfortunately so had to pick from very limited late night menu. As a pescatarian, there were VERY limited choices. Hard to go wrong with frozen fries ravioli but they were just a bit like cardboard with a little help from a decent marinara. Good beer selection and very nice wait staff. Hopefully can get there earlier next time but it would be nice for them to add a few sandwiches to the late night menu.

Leland T.

New west is my home away from home. The bartenders are the best!!! Michelle, Michelle, Chris, Jay, Holly are amazing and the wings are on point! BEST BAR IN WESTVILLE!!!!

Kevin C.

Service and food were fantastic! Great place to chill and have a few drinks! Great little spot!

P Antoine

Neighborhood place to enjoy the game, a drink, and a bite to eat.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Samantha Gudis

I love this place. The staff are amazing. The food is amazing. And the drinks, you guessed it, amazing! Love new west!!

Joseph B.

I used to meet friends at the New West 40 years ago when Mike owned it. The inside has since been cleaned up and the food fare expanded. The new owner's have done a great job. The place looks great. I've been in here twice in the past year without incident, but tonight, 30 Sept 2022, the bar staff was just awful. Two women bartenders, and while holding cash in my hand waiting to order the blonde girl just walked by and ignored me and my wife despite our obvious desure to order drinks...the other girl ensconced herself at the far end near the kitchen gossiping away while other patrons needed attention as well...we finally walked out...but not before someone else did too. The new owners need to check up on this Friday night crew...they are costing the New West business. It's so expensive now paying exorbitant New Haven taxes, liability insurance and all the other carrying charges in such a business, so this can become a real impact on income. This is meant as constructive criticism...the staff needs to understand the importance of attending to the customer in addition to helping the business succeed and be the most profitable it can be...

Gabe Cruz

Out of the dozens and dozens of places i’ve tried specifically in search of great wings, this place easily snatches the title for best wings in New Haven and how much you get for the price in today’s market is unmatched. If you haven’t had their wings, you’re missing out big time

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