33 Best Cafes near West Haven

“people are friendly food is. good good. serves“

“I recently ordered a Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla & wings from Zee's. If you like spicy, this Quesadilla is for you! It was more than worth the price; it had great flavor, & it was packed! That was one big Quesadilla! I shared it with someone, because it was too much for me. Oh by the way, the garlic parm wings, & mild wings were delicious too! Don't sleep on Zee's food. It's fantastic. Also of note, check out their specialty drinks. Always something new & delicious to try!“

“Feels like an Arab home-cooked meal. Authentic food, great music, amazing and kind service.

Also an amazing place to just sit and do work while drinking Turkish coffee and enjoying baklava.

They also do an outstanding thing for the community helping train refugees and helping them find employment or build businesses.“

“So many yummy coffee and treat options; everything we got was really good! ☕️🥐“

“What Luke's does well, it does really well - the shrimp cavatelli is fabulous. Other dishes (especially the mains - we ordered about half the menu) were less memorable. It's dark and looks busy but the acoustics are good enough that conversation is easy. And it should be - you're next to the Schubert and a stone's throw from Old Campus and the Green.“

“This is the cutest cafe ever. We went to grab some coffee before we started our day. The pastries are so fancy, and they look amazing. I had a piece of zucchini bread, and it was amazing. The staff was very friendly you should definitely check it out“

“MOTW has the best chai in the city. I love the soft, creamy, silky texture of their Yemeni chai. I love the way they decorated the 38th st location, very inclusive and powerful pictures. Great spot to get some work or reading done. Also love their prayer or meditation area. It’s such a wonderful coffee shop. Usually Raadia is there when we go and she’s such a kind and friendly soul, always so helpful and customer focused.“

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

“Awesome empanadas and great food“

“Just a lovely little place with excellent food and services. Drinks are as well very delicious.

Parking: It has other parking lots in the branford.

Kid-friendliness: They have drinks that are not just caffeine. Like Ice tea.

Wheelchair accessibility: Its easy to get to.“

“Fabulous Greek Salad!!!!!“

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

“Bowl=AMAZING Staff= VERY FRIENDLY AND PATIENT Will definitely be returning!!“

“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.“

“Been to Tommy Sullivan’s many times love the atmosphere friendly servers decent prices my sister love the calamari said it was the best she had ever had I enjoyed the Portabella stuffed just wish they had more vegetarian items to choose from“

“Best place with the best people and the drinks are great!“

“Form day one of visiting Charged Ansonia I fell in love with everything about the place. The staff is awesome offering a warm welcoming atmosphere. The shake's, and tea's are super yum, with tons of variety; there is definitely something for everyone. A great day for a needed pick me up!!!“

“Very friendly staff. Great music and coffee“

“When we got there the line was pretty long, but didn't have to wait long as there were plenty of staff taking orders so we moved through the line quickly. Waiting on drinks and food took a little longer but it was completely understandable as it was quite busy.....food and coffee were delicious, would definitely recommend and would return if in the area!“

“I love Fussy Coffee!!!

This place is a little out of the way from the Yale campus which I personally think is great. It's right next to the canal trail. When the university is in session, it can be very busy and hard to find a table at peak times like around lunch. The cafe is bright with very tall windows that let in lots of sunlight. There are several smaller tables, some high top seating, and 2 long communal tables. For those who want to do work with laptops, beware that there aren't that many outlets!

For beverages - I really like the coffee here. Their nitro cold brew is STRONG. They also have non-coffee drinks options. They often have interesting, seasonal special drinks. They also have alcoholic beverages, although I've never tried them myself personally.

For food, they have lots of great options and are vegan/vegetarian friendly. Their fries are probably their best known food item. I ask for them to be extra cripsy because sometimes they come out a bit soggy. Their sauces are great too.“

“Loved the atmosphere, the fantastic customer service, the food, and the coffee. Would absolutely go back.“

“Common Grounds in Branford is my “Go to” every day after my workouts. I meet with friends for coffee and spirited conversation, and see a lot of people I know….and I always make new friends! The staff is AMAZING and I love the owners! Great vibe and the BEST JAVA on the planet. And the wraps…..YUMMY!!!! Thank you!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“The woman working was super sweet and let me call in my order and even brought it out to me since I had two toddlers sound asleep and didn’t want to wake them up. Completely recommend“

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

“Every bite was delicious!“

“Delicious wraps today, great service, and ready in 5 minutes!“

“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 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! “

“Love the relaxing atmosphere! We were able to enjoy a couple of Trivia Nights which were incredibly fun. The neighbors complaints put a stop to those 🤬🙄 The coffee is amazing! I cannot recommend their food because of the teeny tiny portions. I had a pricy salad that equaled to about two cups of greens & at most a 1/3 of a portobello mushroom cap. I went home & ate since I was starving! Note: I had the salad sans goat cheese. An increased amount of the other two ingredients would have been appreciated!“