31 Best Cafes near Wallingford

“Unique atmosphere with fabulous, diverse drinks.“

“1st visit. Ordered take out & grabbed a coffee during the brief wait. Service was efficient & friendly. Establishment was clean & welcoming. I deeply appreciate that they offer tofu. We ordered the “Vito” swapping chicken out for tofu & the “Cypress Garden” sandwiches… both were delicious. The prices were reasonable for the high quality of the ingredients. One was $10 the other $12 & this price even included choice of side: pasta salad, apple or chips. We chose the lemon basil pasta salad & it was just as delicious as the sandwich’s. Thank you…you’ve won this customer over for sure!“

“The bees is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is the best and the food is always spot on. Highly recommend“

“One of my favorite spots , been going there for 35 years . Everyone that works there is amazing . Love the Owner Todd , and miss Lenny“

“😋Always love coming here. Big Menu. Delicious Pizza. 😋“

“My wife and I tried Le Jardin for the first time today for lunch. We highly recommend the 2 Panini choices. The Cubano and the Chicken Pesto Panini were delicious. The americano coffee was a perfect add on.“

“Tried this deli for the first time. It is right up the street from my home. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was one of the best bacon , egg and cheese sandwiches EVER. Very clean as well.“

“Excellent food and service . Manager actually came up to us and asked us if everything was good. I tried the flat bread pizza delicious.“

“Awesome empanadas and great food“

“Fabulous Greek Salad!!!!!“

“We had the most wonderful meal and experience at NewBrook Kitchen for my sister’s birthday. Probably some of the best food I have ever had. Highly recommend booking an event or joining one of the cooking classes! Thank you Danielle and Natalie, you guys were amazing!“

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

“I've been coming to AJ's for over 20 years. literally every time I have friends from out of town visit me and want to have a drink and some good bar food we go to AJ's. every single one of my out-of-town friends always says this is the best bar food they've ever had in their life. I literally have friends who call me up to come to Meriden just to have food from AJ's. my kids are addicted to the food at AJ's as well . I can honestly say if I ever move out of Connecticut, AJ's is one of the very few restaurants that I would ever truly miss and want to stop by if I come back to Connecticut for a visit. Thanks for hanging in and being so committed to our city. with the type of food and friendliness that AJ's gives they could have been successful any place in Connecticut.“

“Had state street for the first time today after a hockey game. It was super busy but they quickly got us seated nonetheless. The food was SO GOOD. Well worth the price! The siracha maple syrup is FANTASTIC.“

“Very welcoming atmosphere with an upbeat vibe, very tasty teas & a variety to choose from.“

“I adore this place. Get the Two Eggs platter and the Jasmine Grapefruit Coffee Soda. It is also, surprisingly, the best G and T I've ever had in New Haven. I've been coming here for three years and never had a bad anything. If I still lived down the street, I'd still be coming here a few times a week. Super nice staff too which is increasingly hard to find.“

“The cafe stood on a quiet street. It was in an old house. The walls were white. At night, lights shone through the windows.

Inside, it was warm. People sat at small tables. Some were alone. Some talked with friends. The wood floors creaked.

Outside, there were chairs on the sidewalk. The air was cool. You could drink coffee and watch people walk by.

The sign said OPEN in red letters. It was bright against the dark.

The coffee was good. The food was simple. You could sit for hours. No one would bother you.

It was a good place to think. Or to forget. Or to meet someone. The cafe was there if you needed it.“

“This is an update to my April review. I have been back since then and happy to say my order was correct. Lina was gracious with an apology. I am glad that things have gotten back to normal. I do love their food.“

“Came to do trivia visiting from San Diego, CA. I gotta say what a good time! They have great food, greater drinks and impeccable service. Our server was Michelle and she was fantastic! We ordered the fish and chips and the turkey sub with fries. Both were delightful! We came in last place for trivia and got a consolation prize! ? Great times, good food, good people. Highly recommend for a casual night out for food and drinks!“

“Great little cafe! My husband and I love coming here for breakfast/lunch when we have a weekend off together. Its located right off the trail if you want to enjoy a walk before or after. I also love their pastries in front, they even have some delicious gluten free dessert items which are so hard to find!“

“The lady who took our order was very friendly and patient. She was very nice. There are a variety of food and drink options. We ordered a chai, raspberry iced tea and a lavender chai with dragon fruit. They were so good!!!! And the food was delicious too!! So yummy. Will definitely be coming back again :))
Best chai I have tried yet!
The cafe is also super cute and has lovely decoration.
I will be recommending to my friends. If you are reading this review, do come! You won't regret it!!
Thank you to the staff! Have a nice day! “

“The best coffee in town! They care about where and how the coffee is sourced!“

“consistently amazing with food, service, friendly staff, clean and overall great experience.“

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

“I like Dante's Inferno and the Columbian dark roast. The cafe boasts lovely natural lighting and essentially, the cafe is a large solarium. The cafe plays classic soul music most of the time. It's good for a quick bite. The KBT dining staff are always lovely and they roast their own beans.“

“The best place ever, they have a great delicious breakfast and lunch, the personal stuff are so nice and very polite people, my husband and I love that place!! ❤️“

“It was great and the outside is beautiful the waiters great Kristen and Cody“

“Cozy atmosphere, really extensive wine list and comprehensive tasting notes. I love to do a wine flight (3 2 oz. glasses) and do a blind tasting with a partner, then try to match them to the wine based off of the tasting notes. We also tried the chocolate lava cake, which was decent and a good pairing with the drinks. Service was attentive and excellent. A wonderful experience overall, and an underrated gem in the neighborhood.“

“We stumbled upon this place and the owner was amazing and welcomimg. The bartenders were just as pleasant and friendly. We stayed and ended up enjoying our entire evening there and felt like family by the time we left. We couldn't leave before enjoying Chaz's delicious food... The fish platter is a must try! We have definitely added this on our list of places we will frequent when needing a nice drink and great atmosphere.“

“Loved the food and the service! Definitely will return“

“Just stopped for coffee and bread. Staff was very helpful“