I recently had a surprise engagement/ birthday party at orchid and it was fantastic. Nothing short of amazing. The aesthetic was very pleasing and it set the mood for the evening. The food was spectacular. Filet mignon, lobster Mac, asparagus and a lobster tail *chefs kiss*. The hospitality was phenomenal. 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Mc
Prices are good. Cook to order, so there's a bit of a wait. Fries were soggy and burger was low quality. The bun is typical cheap enriched rice flour. I don't think I'll return.
Esther
Enjoyed a Jazz Brunch today from 12-3 pm featuring the William Fluker Quartet. Next date is September 11th. Really nice time and very affordableVegetarian options: I enjoyed a vegetarian quiche with well seasoned hash browns. Very tasty. The Mango-Strawberry Spritzer was great.Kid-friendliness: The staff were very friendly and made the children comfortableParking: Plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Yes, wheelchair accessible
Colleen O'Connor
We had breakfast. The food came out quickly, it was hot and delicious. I will be back!
Vanessa R
Food is excellent. Nice staff Please Put That Lemon Pepper Salmon Salad back It Was EVERYTHING Great Job ConnCat
Beatsfire203 Records
Food is outstanding and the staff are very friendly. Can’t wait till they put the zucchini bowl on the menu
thania rivera
Every time I order a sandwich I only ever get partial the contents. If you ran out of 1 thing I understand but to ran out of lettuce, tomato, cheese and pickles? Again not a 1 time thing and what is worst they don’t let the customer know.
Lucy N.
It's such a treasure to have the Orchid Café located right in Science Park. It's always my go-to for lunch whenever I work in the office. Their menu has a wide variety of lunch options, such as burgers, quesadillas, tacos, sandwiches, and salads. My favorite menu item is the 8-piece chicken nugget meal which comes at a very reasonable price. Their online ordering system makes it simple to place an order and schedule it for pickup. The thing about Orchid Café that makes it stand out is the care and consideration taken by the employees. After I placed an order for a sandwich, they called me to let me know that they had run out of a certain item on the sandwich and we worked out a replacement. Whenever I come in to pick up my meal, they greet me in a friendly manner and the service is always fast. They also almost always have a discount code that you can apply to your order. Great establishment all around!
Bryce Powell
Three stars because I've had good experiences here in the past (the breakfast items and chowder were delicious) and I'm happy for ConnCAT's community work, but in my last visit the food was some of the worst I've ever had. I'm not picky, but the food was clearly made the day before, if not earlier. The price wasn't terrible but not cheap, and I couldn't even finish the takeout meal. Interior space and layout, along with ordering experience, feels very strange- this place is still best for pre-ordered takeout breakfasts.
Tiffany Dennis
I gave my husband a 40th birthday celebration and utilized Orchard Cafe at ConnCAT to provide food service and I was well pleased. Jenna and Chef Gideon were pleasant, knowledgeable, and offered superb service for the event. The food was a hit with our guest and presentation was awesome. Will definitely like to work with them for future events.
My husband and I visited the cafe on an unseasonably warm fall day in 2020 for their jazz brunch. Outdoor seating was still available, masks and gloves were consistently worn. Our food came out pretty quickly. The food was good, presentation isn't particularly fancy which is fine as they are student run. There were some hiccups with my order as I requested vegetarian but was given salmon. I also wish they used eco-friendly cutlery. That being said, what I most appreciate is the impact this cafe has on the community. The students come from this community and are trained to be chefs. Thus, by patronizing here you are supporting the program and other ConnCAT initiatives which are so desperately needed in New Haven. I commend ConnCAT for their work in the community.
Kasondra Calloway
Great food, Professional staff!
Sissy S.
Been there a few times since I found out about it n the last couple if weeks! Food is delish! Nice portions! Staff is always pleasant & professional! Always clean in there! 1/2 price food till End of Nov with special dishes!# I will b checking them out!! Low prices anyway!! Very nice
Sandra Johnson
I'm very picky when it comes to my food. I really enjoyed the grilled chicken caesar salad. so delicious
Maria Quinones
I came in last week bought the burger and fries. It looked sooo good, however my burger was a bit rare for me. I gave it back to cook further. They made me a fresh burger with fries. I would have been happy with cooking it a little longer. The staff said " no we cook fresh". Ok. I like that. Gave it only a 4 star because I couldn't eat inside. :( keep up with the freshness guys.
I recently had a surprise engagement/ birthday party at orchid and it was fantastic. Nothing short of amazing. The aesthetic was very pleasing and it set the mood for the evening. The food was spectacular. Filet mignon, lobster Mac, asparagus and a lobster tail *chefs kiss*. The hospitality was phenomenal. 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prices are good. Cook to order, so there's a bit of a wait. Fries were soggy and burger was low quality. The bun is typical cheap enriched rice flour. I don't think I'll return.
Enjoyed a Jazz Brunch today from 12-3 pm featuring the William Fluker Quartet. Next date is September 11th. Really nice time and very affordableVegetarian options: I enjoyed a vegetarian quiche with well seasoned hash browns. Very tasty. The Mango-Strawberry Spritzer was great.Kid-friendliness: The staff were very friendly and made the children comfortableParking: Plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Yes, wheelchair accessible
We had breakfast. The food came out quickly, it was hot and delicious. I will be back!
Food is excellent. Nice staff Please Put That Lemon Pepper Salmon Salad back It Was EVERYTHING Great Job ConnCat
Food is outstanding and the staff are very friendly. Can’t wait till they put the zucchini bowl on the menu
Every time I order a sandwich I only ever get partial the contents. If you ran out of 1 thing I understand but to ran out of lettuce, tomato, cheese and pickles? Again not a 1 time thing and what is worst they don’t let the customer know.
It's such a treasure to have the Orchid Café located right in Science Park. It's always my go-to for lunch whenever I work in the office. Their menu has a wide variety of lunch options, such as burgers, quesadillas, tacos, sandwiches, and salads. My favorite menu item is the 8-piece chicken nugget meal which comes at a very reasonable price. Their online ordering system makes it simple to place an order and schedule it for pickup. The thing about Orchid Café that makes it stand out is the care and consideration taken by the employees. After I placed an order for a sandwich, they called me to let me know that they had run out of a certain item on the sandwich and we worked out a replacement. Whenever I come in to pick up my meal, they greet me in a friendly manner and the service is always fast. They also almost always have a discount code that you can apply to your order. Great establishment all around!
Three stars because I've had good experiences here in the past (the breakfast items and chowder were delicious) and I'm happy for ConnCAT's community work, but in my last visit the food was some of the worst I've ever had. I'm not picky, but the food was clearly made the day before, if not earlier. The price wasn't terrible but not cheap, and I couldn't even finish the takeout meal. Interior space and layout, along with ordering experience, feels very strange- this place is still best for pre-ordered takeout breakfasts.
I gave my husband a 40th birthday celebration and utilized Orchard Cafe at ConnCAT to provide food service and I was well pleased. Jenna and Chef Gideon were pleasant, knowledgeable, and offered superb service for the event. The food was a hit with our guest and presentation was awesome. Will definitely like to work with them for future events.
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My husband and I visited the cafe on an unseasonably warm fall day in 2020 for their jazz brunch. Outdoor seating was still available, masks and gloves were consistently worn. Our food came out pretty quickly. The food was good, presentation isn't particularly fancy which is fine as they are student run. There were some hiccups with my order as I requested vegetarian but was given salmon. I also wish they used eco-friendly cutlery. That being said, what I most appreciate is the impact this cafe has on the community. The students come from this community and are trained to be chefs. Thus, by patronizing here you are supporting the program and other ConnCAT initiatives which are so desperately needed in New Haven. I commend ConnCAT for their work in the community.
Great food, Professional staff!
Been there a few times since I found out about it n the last couple if weeks! Food is delish! Nice portions! Staff is always pleasant & professional! Always clean in there! 1/2 price food till End of Nov with special dishes!# I will b checking them out!! Low prices anyway!! Very nice
I'm very picky when it comes to my food. I really enjoyed the grilled chicken caesar salad. so delicious
I came in last week bought the burger and fries. It looked sooo good, however my burger was a bit rare for me. I gave it back to cook further. They made me a fresh burger with fries. I would have been happy with cooking it a little longer. The staff said " no we cook fresh". Ok. I like that. Gave it only a 4 star because I couldn't eat inside. :( keep up with the freshness guys.