Perfect spot for a warm beverage. Fantastic chai latte.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh L.
I am not sure I've ever had any food here, but you know what I have had?Coffee that makes me feel like I'm going to pierce the veil between universes. There's coffee and then there's Willoughby's coffee, which will make you shake and talk to the Face of God.Ambiance is fine, it's a small spot so its almost impossible to find a seat because this is basically on Yale's campus, which means you're competing with people who are about to have a nervous breakdown and haven't slept in two weeks, so probably not worth losing an arm.But the coffee. Hooo boy the coffee. If you want to wake up, and never, ever sleep again, this is it.
Xi Zoey Lin
A sad and annoying experience today with a somewhat moody staff.I was helping myself get some bulk coffee without realizing it’s not self-serve like in the grocery stores. A staff stopped me after I’ve filled about 1/4 lbs of beans into a bag already, so I apologized and set it aside. Another staff came to help me but spilled the beans EVERYWHERE with careless motions. I sensed a lack of understanding of how much work and effort behind each and every one of these coffee beans. There was no respect shown at all towards the massive labor to even make it possible for us to easily access and taste them. Maybe consider changing it to self-serve in the future cuz the customers can do better.
Peter H.
The coffee is great! Tasty, affordable. We've gotten it thrice in quick succession. The varieties rotate and all have been pleasing light-medium roast with sweet notes.Plenty of seating. Nice service. Coffee bags available for home brewing in various preparations.
Betserai Albert Magarire
Amazing service. Great food!
Betserai Magarire
Amazing service. Great food!
Louis Brothers
Right across from Yale, and delicious Orange Poppy bread. The Mocha Espresso did the trick, even though it looked like the milk was curdling.
H3863GBjackm
You know that feeling of finding a good coffee shop first thing in the morning while traveling? Well, look further than Willoughby’s, because you’re in for a disappointment. Trust me, I’ve had better day-old watered-down diner coffee than this place serves up. Touted as gem in the center of the Yale University campus, you’d think a coffee purveyor would offer something more intelligent than the pigeon sweat brewed here. What we ordinarily seek in baristas is sorrily dubbed at this “coffee house” as technicians pouring hot water over dirt. The person from whom we ordered barely could describe the bulk beans offered let alone crack a grin upon entry or after accepting tender. An establishment like this with such abject standards for coffee preparation leads me to reluctantly say the otherwise impossible: Find a Starbucks.
Stopped in here while in the area on business and found it to be a cozy little spot to get some work done. Enjoy the nice espresso that had beautiful crema and a wonderful taste. They brew a few blends daily and have plenty of other coffee options They also have a nice selection of teas, pastries and other items to please most tastes. This location is in the heart of Yale and very convenient to get to. Very close to the Yale art gallery and repertory Theater.
Joan B.
Super friendly staff! Great hot chocolate!!
Chenchen
I like the pastry here
C Steel
This is a simple university coffee shop with great chocolate and almond paste croissants and a nice tea selection. It's perfect for students or faculty to stop and refuel while getting ready for the next class. Lots of ideas in the air in this space! It's one of the rare places in the area open at 7am. Staff are efficient at the cash register, which is nice on a busy day.
Rona Walstra
Willoughby's Espresso is my fave and all I ever gotten for the past 9 years as a regular customer. It's much better than StarBucks which tastes burnt to me.
Serious coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Perfect spot for a warm beverage. Fantastic chai latte.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am not sure I've ever had any food here, but you know what I have had?Coffee that makes me feel like I'm going to pierce the veil between universes. There's coffee and then there's Willoughby's coffee, which will make you shake and talk to the Face of God.Ambiance is fine, it's a small spot so its almost impossible to find a seat because this is basically on Yale's campus, which means you're competing with people who are about to have a nervous breakdown and haven't slept in two weeks, so probably not worth losing an arm.But the coffee. Hooo boy the coffee. If you want to wake up, and never, ever sleep again, this is it.
A sad and annoying experience today with a somewhat moody staff.I was helping myself get some bulk coffee without realizing it’s not self-serve like in the grocery stores. A staff stopped me after I’ve filled about 1/4 lbs of beans into a bag already, so I apologized and set it aside. Another staff came to help me but spilled the beans EVERYWHERE with careless motions. I sensed a lack of understanding of how much work and effort behind each and every one of these coffee beans. There was no respect shown at all towards the massive labor to even make it possible for us to easily access and taste them. Maybe consider changing it to self-serve in the future cuz the customers can do better.
The coffee is great! Tasty, affordable. We've gotten it thrice in quick succession. The varieties rotate and all have been pleasing light-medium roast with sweet notes.Plenty of seating. Nice service. Coffee bags available for home brewing in various preparations.
Amazing service. Great food!
Amazing service. Great food!
Right across from Yale, and delicious Orange Poppy bread. The Mocha Espresso did the trick, even though it looked like the milk was curdling.
You know that feeling of finding a good coffee shop first thing in the morning while traveling? Well, look further than Willoughby’s, because you’re in for a disappointment. Trust me, I’ve had better day-old watered-down diner coffee than this place serves up. Touted as gem in the center of the Yale University campus, you’d think a coffee purveyor would offer something more intelligent than the pigeon sweat brewed here. What we ordinarily seek in baristas is sorrily dubbed at this “coffee house” as technicians pouring hot water over dirt. The person from whom we ordered barely could describe the bulk beans offered let alone crack a grin upon entry or after accepting tender. An establishment like this with such abject standards for coffee preparation leads me to reluctantly say the otherwise impossible: Find a Starbucks.
I loved that place, it was very nice ?
Restaurantji Recommends
Stopped in here while in the area on business and found it to be a cozy little spot to get some work done. Enjoy the nice espresso that had beautiful crema and a wonderful taste. They brew a few blends daily and have plenty of other coffee options They also have a nice selection of teas, pastries and other items to please most tastes. This location is in the heart of Yale and very convenient to get to. Very close to the Yale art gallery and repertory Theater.
Super friendly staff! Great hot chocolate!!
I like the pastry here
This is a simple university coffee shop with great chocolate and almond paste croissants and a nice tea selection. It's perfect for students or faculty to stop and refuel while getting ready for the next class. Lots of ideas in the air in this space! It's one of the rare places in the area open at 7am. Staff are efficient at the cash register, which is nice on a busy day.
Willoughby's Espresso is my fave and all I ever gotten for the past 9 years as a regular customer. It's much better than StarBucks which tastes burnt to me.