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The Coffee Pedaler
93/100 (460 ratings)
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"Absolutely the best coffee in or around New Haven. Every time I am in the city I come here at least once a day! Awesome staff and espresso to die..."
Stephanie Shevelkin
"First time visiting, as I am new in the area...good enough to satisfy my inner coffee snob. Friendly staff..."
Evan Wischik
"Just had my first Americano and I must say...that was the best cup of coffee ever! Like most people I am accustomed to the overly-flavored, some..."
Chris Taylor
"Exceptional coffee! Outstanding service! Comfortable and inviting atmosphere! The "go to" place if you want the best cup of coffee in the..."
Alice Levey
"Great selection of specialty coffees and they know how to make it! Knowledgeable staff that you can talk coffee with when they're slow make the drive..."
Dane Bowman
"Great coffee and food and you can’t fault the service. Thanks for having us..."
Rachel Gunn
"The Best Coffee I have found in Connecticut by far. Staff is amazing, menu is incredible, killer location, very comfortable, one of the few places..."
Jim O'Connor
"Delightful experience! Best Latte I've had in years...old world charm meets..."
John Boyle
"Great coffee (bean selection and brewing processes), great atmosphere, incredible..."
Evan Doyle
"Truly making honor to craft coffee. Everything was on point, customer service, food presentation but most importantly the coffee was really dial..."
Jesus Orlando Gomez
"Excellent place. Thanks for the optimal..."
Sam Boutris
"lovely spot with great coffee and excellent baked..."
Melissa Legge
"The Coffee Pedaler is the best coffee in CT. Not to mention the owner and all of his team are the most helpful people..."
Ali Parmelee
"This is a coffee drinkers heaven. A must try. I'm..."
Andrea Friedman Blair
"Amazing coffee and great owners! I love living so close to TCP, it means I get to enjoy good drinks whenever I want..."
Katie Dana
"I love visiting local professional coffee shops. Cortado was full bodied and very flavorful. Cold brew and iced americano were also very good. The..."
perle75nyc
"The best 3rd wave coffee shop in New Haven. The shots are always dialed in, never bitter and never sour! It is hard to find a place I. Which the..."
Hamada Ahmad Saleh
"Loved my Columbian pour over! Only street parking at a somewhat busy intersection so for your first visit, expect to have to go around the block for..."
Ras Kafka
"Quaint and unique. This funky coffee shop, nestled in New Haven, is a must for a quick and uplifting coffee or tea break. Your coffee is such a..."
Libby Lane
"Skip Starbucks and try this small coffee shop instead. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere, and delicious lattes! The maple latte was..."
booksandchocolatefrogs
"Some of the best coffee in New Haven in my opinion!! The Vanilla Lattee in particular is especially well-balanced with both the coffee and vanilla..."
Ali Elreichouni
"Skip the Dunkin down the street and hit up this warm, cozy coffee spot. Cappuccino was good, and the staff is super friendly. Baked goods are from..."
Michael Sierra-Arévalo
"Love this little coffee shop! One of the few open Sunday afternoons. The cappuccinos are delicious and strong. The coffee is brewed..."
B M
Bella's Cafe
87/100 (825 ratings)
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"I absolutely adore this restaurant and it is certainly worth the wait! I haven’t tried everything that is on the menu but every meal that my mom..."
Deborah K Fields
"Today was my first visit. It certainly won't be my last. The staff is very friendly and as an assistant chef at a cooking school, I could absolutely..."
Jamie Pickles Arabolos
"Seriously worth the wait. The best shrimp and grits I've ever had!!! Better than Savannah, Georgia. The cannoli french toast was insane! We wanted to..."
Shira Reback
"Great and well deserved meal after a hike on sleeping giant. The carrot cake pancakes were to die for. Always a great meal Bella's. Never..."
Lucy Brown
"My #1 choice if I’m going to eat breakfast 🍳. Everything that I’ve had has been amazing 😉 and I’m The pickiest of picky 🧐and they..."
Rafael Fountain
"Unbelievable! If you haven't been to Bella's Cafe, you are missing out. For all of you who complain about the wait. Isn't that part of the whole..."
Sarah Connolly
"Bella's is by far the best cafe in New Haven. One of my favorites fo sho ! Shrimp and Grits ... out of this world Italian bread French toast... best..."
Justin Michael Welch
"My new favorite Breakfast \ Brunch place. The shrimp & grits with the homemade biscuits are amazing. The food here is made with love. Worth the..."
Natarsha Gandy Jones
"Great place to eat , excellent service,prices were great if you have never been you must try it..."
Conneatta Cummings
"Food is always good! If you have never been please go it's a small place but worth the..."
Trisha Moore
"The Jamaican French Toast is the most delicious sweet breakfast, I have ever tasted! Where else can you enjoy Fried Green Tomatoes, they were crispy..."
Malcolm Blue
"It was worth the wait!! Fried chicken and waffles amazing!! Shrimp and grits is amazing!! Everything amazing friendly staff and great..."
Keyo-Ann Sullivan
"The food here is absolutely delicious!! You have got to try the fried catfish over cheddar cheese grits 😇! Their shrimp and grits...amazing!! My..."
Beyond Me
"Bellas will always be my special place for breakfast. The menu is always so interesting. The combinations of flavors are always incredible! Today it..."
Jimmy Gonzalez
"Potatoes excellent , steak omelet good. I wish I got the cinnamon and raisin French toast but got the Challa French Toast wasn't a big fan of it..."
buck marley
"Nice restaurant for brunch. Great service as well. I do recommend it . Would like to see a little bit more of variety on brunch menu. Food portion..."
Juan Sanchez
"My boyfriend and I loved it. The food was amazing absolutely delicious. You byob. If you do bring your own they charge you $5 per glass and they..."
Michelle Owen
"All I can say is, you must go to Bella’s and experience one of their unique dishes. I favor the Banana Foster French Toast (see pic). The sausage..."
Barbara Mongillo
"I like this Cafe. The breakfast/brunch is really good. We tried the Shrimp and grits, banana foster French toast and an omelet. I had the pistachio..."
Ann R
"Don't miss out on this New Haven Gem. Top tier breakfast spot with alternating specials and standard breakfast options. Expect a wait but well worth..."
Michael Saloomey
Koffee
85/100 (1056 ratings)
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Nellie Cortado with Maple Syrup
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"Great vibe, fantastic coffee, even better people. The place of my first art..."
Winston Reed
"Koffee is my favorite café in the whole world, and I'm from Beirut, hipster capital of the Middle East..."
Layla Khuri
"Love the decor ..has a nice artsy vibe...Delicious hot chocolate, camomile tea and Apple cinnamon scones! Anxious to go back and try other foods and..."
JoAnn C Manning
"The perfect good vibes, good staff, amazing coffee, coffee shop. Loved it, will have to check their after hours..."
Josh Squire
"Excellent coffee!! Love the vibe and the morning glory muffins. We stop by every Saturday after our son's music..."
Yari Ijeh
"I Koffee is as Good as the Baristas are friendly. I go out of my way (and pass Willoughby's) to get my Coffee here...."
Orlando N Lillian Marcano
"Best place in town to get work..."
Sean Marosi-McMahon
"Great place for overpriced coffee but well worth it for the vibe and courteous service. The music is a bit jarring and obnoxious, which knocks off a..."
Adam Rogers
"Such a great place to meet friends or get work done. Hip vibes and desk space available for those last minute papers. Not crowded and parking is..."
Jen Lynne Ackerly
"Super hippie vibes, cappuccino was delicious! I however had a chocolate chip muffin and it just wasn’t good, lacking flavor and texture was strange..."
Benjamin Shafer
"This place has really cool vibes. A lot of cool things to try on the menu. Every time I come there are a number of people chilling working on their..."
RED (알렉스)
"Great place to warm up in a cozy atmosphere or sit outside when the weather’s..."
Adam Weber
"Had a great time working on my schedule here. They have all the nice looking food that they offer, which is important for cafes around Yale. But they..."
Ava Yang
"Friendly service, great offerings of coffee and chai, and excellent pastry/bakery options. Comfortable seating and attractive patrons..."
Adam Meyers-Spector
Atticus Bookstore Cafe
85/100 (1403 ratings)
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Highchairs Available
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Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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"Really wonderful selection of both contemporary and classic books in paperback in very little space with occasional astute/witty comments by staff...."
Jeffrey Garrett
"My son recommended this place and while in New Haven it was on our must visit places... the food is exceptional, the staff are very polite and..."
Marie McDonald
"Great bookstore - complete with a small selection of vinyl records, a pleasant surprise. Superb cafe(!) with great food (!), great coffee and a..."
Ed Kelly
"The place to be in New Haven, CT. Love the ambiance. I used to come here 2-4 times a week when I lived in CT, and would bring every out-of-state..."
Rajender Jiwnani
"Love the one dollar coffee, great place to hang out after visiting the..."
Allan Albetski
"Excellent food, good selection, fair prices and attentive..."
Nick Hahn
"The food is great and reasonably priced! The atmosphere is fun lots of students and business folk. Very busy at lunch time. It’s next door to..."
Richard Lammlin
"I have heard wonderful things about this place and will recommend it to my friends!..."
Robbie Garofalo
"Great ambiance, amazing food! I will definitely return here on my next visit to New..."
Amy Beth Foley
"Excellent option for eat faster and healthy, try a lentil soup it's..."
Oswaldo A Armitano
"One of the best bookstores in the country, here in New Haven, with the name of one of fiction's loved characters. RIP Harper Lee and thank..."
Christine Gormly Whitten
"Lovely. Very good. Good service. Great book selection. Great place to meet friends before a tour of Yale and Historic New Haven. Try the Morning..."
Yasmin Amico
"Food, good! Books, good! Fire, bad!!! Seriously though, Atticus is a New Haven tradition.... Seeing so many businesses fold over the past 25 years,..."
Joey Ciarelli
"Nice bookstore with a small cafe located in the first floor of the Yale British Art Gallery. Their pastries are above the average cafe, I've tried..."
Alessandro Frati
"Cute coffee/bookstore. BEVERAGES: I got a Iced latte and a hot chocolate which were very good. FOOD: Caprese panini, good (better heated/toasted..."
Sarah Gold
"The Chocolate Croissant was great. The Cheese Danish was superb. They are great in bakery and deserved 5 stars, until I tasted scone (apple fruit..."
Chiranjib Sur
"Great coffee, tasty food, and good vibes. The place is perfect for a lunch date or just grabbing a quick to go bite and enjoying the books. Highly..."
Lynda N
"A great coffee shop nestled in a bookstore. This plaice has an amazing breakfast sando, great chia pudding and solid coffee. Definitely check this..."
Eduardo Aguilar
"This is a cozy place with a nice little collection of books on culture, arts, architecture and design. The cafe is nicely organized and has variety..."
Elena Mariakhina
"The best… I repeat the BEST croissants that our little Nutmeg State has to offer. I mean it when I say that Atticus’s pistachio croissants are..."
Hilary
Claire's Corner Copia
84/100 (1448 ratings)
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"Awesome food and atmosphere! The staff was great and always making sure my choices were vegan! Loved everything about this place and would highly..."
Susan Heirbrandt Sabanski
"I really enjoyed the flavor, portion size and freshness of the food. The atmosphere was cozy and staff was very..."
John Pavel
"We ate there last night while in New Haven....the best restaurant I've eaten in a long time...being vegetarian I had the best Cobb Salad.... can't..."
Linda Testino
"The only thing better than the food is the service and amazing staff!! Never disappointed when we have gone here!! Love the California Burger, and my..."
Johanna Miracles Maches
"Lovely little gem in New Haven. Great staff, great food, and an amazing selection of vegan and glutenfree eats. The baking offered is top..."
Jessy Ross
"I was at Claire's Corner Copia with my granddaughter for the first time last night. I don't know what took me so long to finally go there. Now I..."
Laura Gullo
"The best vegan selection ever. The most delicious food. And the most wonderful deserts. The atmosphere is great..."
Lisa Gugliuzza
"Great place to eat and unwind food is excellent. Highly recommend to anyone with any type of food..."
Jacquie Gauthier LaPierre
"How lucky are we! Celebrating our 3 year anniversary in New Haven where we got married and enjoying a warm dish at Claire's on a cold day. We love..."
Michelle Andersen
"I LOVE eating meat - chicken, steak, pork, you name it. I am a pretty big guy (6'2", 240) who loves a good bacon cheeseburger. Naturally, I was..."
Sean Flynn
"No matter how many years have gone by and how many places I have eaten.. Claire's is still in my top 5! #fansince1985..."
Cheryl Terrio
"Love this place! Never have had a bad meal or experience. Giving to their community while being good to the environment, what could be better?..."
Joey Sophia Pascale
"I had a stuffed portabello cap that was served over a salad. The ingredients were so fresh and the salad dressing was so good I dipped my roll into..."
Ella Mauhs
"Everything was delicious. I brought my fiancé who’s eat meat and he got a burrito and cheese quesadilla and he said he would definitely come back...."
Megan Evanss
"What a find! I'm vegan and my wife has lots of food allergies, the staff were so helpful, and the food was absolutely..."
Helin Wareham
"Everything I had was great. The prices are a bit high and my chai tea was cold yesterday. (too much almond milk) but overall still a 5! We need one..."
Gail Bruno
"Claires is an amazing place. I ordered a vegan grilled cheese with avocado tomatoes and vegan bacon. It was the best grilled cheese sandwich I have..."
Regina Milano
"Seriously fantastic veggie food. I heard about this place from everyone since I moved here; "If you're a vegetarian, you gotta check out Claire's..."
Zachary Kopet
"Delicious vegan chocolate cake! Couldn't even tell it was vegan. (Don't get it if allergic to coconuts.) The place looks good too, and it is pretty..."
Katie Ebinger
"Food is good. Not exceptionally astounding, but it doesn’t need to be, especially for a place that specializes in vegetarian and vegan recipes —..."
Extant Fellow
"This place is a great vegan spot go eat breakfast, lunch..or whatever. It had so many menu options it was overwhelming in a good way. We went for..."
Yvonne Marbury
"Food and service was excellent! The staff did a wonderful job handling the large mother's day..."
Chuck
"Love this restaurant that is allergen friendly with vegan options. I had a beautiful eggplant grinder on rich bread. The staff's kindness shows..."
Rebecca Stearns
Cedarhurst Cafe
83/100 (696 ratings)
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"Adorable little New Haven cafe! Such a calm and comfortable environment to get some studying done. Will be returning..."
Sam Lupacchino
"I'm here visiting family and we stopped by for lunch. The food was delicious (the seasonal vanilla cold brew was so good!) and the staff was very..."
Nikol Petrosova
"The service is wonderful, the atmosphere is wonderful, the cafe is wonderful! I only stopped in to get a fruit smoothie after walking to the State..."
William McMorris
"It is a cozy little cafe to have a latte, sandwich or salad in a relaxing atmosphere. It's fresh and delicious... it was my first time there but..."
Maritza Huertas
"Nice and cozy place to meet your friends for a cup of..."
Iris Uhl
"Great local cafe in New Haven! Just had a refreshing chicken & strawberry salad - perfect on a hot, muggy day! Great owners and good choice of..."
Kyle E Higgins
"Just got a blueberry muffin from there. So many blueberries. Iced coffees almost..."
Greg DiCrosta
"Amazing cafe with caring and welcoming owners and baristas. The food is incredible--be sure to try one of the corn muffins fresh out of the oven...."
Christian Vazquez
"sooo good, love the cool layout and tree and people behind the counter are so nice and..."
Chris PC Oosterman
"Friendly couple, that I assume we're the owners. Great industrial/organic and comfortable atmosphere. Found a quiet corner, sipped coffee and read..."
Rusty Scott Withers
"Coffee is great friendly warm atmosphere!! Fabulous..."
Kim Ricci-Bauer
"Always make me feel welcome and the organic espresso is always..."
Sukiboy Durant
"The owner was so nice had so, much fun with my family. FOod great had the vegan banana muffin. YES VEGAN FOOD AT THIS PLACE ALSO ALMOND MILK OR OAT..."
Michelle B
"Great fresh squeezed juices, coffee's and teas. The cafe is very quaint and clean. The reason I couldn’t give it 5 starts is the gentleman behind..."
James Hatch
"The food was great and the smoothie was amazing , however I was just concerned because a older lady came to me twice asking me about another order..."
Jevan James
"Very nice cafe in the middle of New Haven! They have all your typical options for coffee and breakfast. The muffins and coffee were pretty nice and..."
Daniel A
"First time in New Haven and stopped by to get some hot drinks. Owners are really nice and the cinnamon almond chocolate chip flat biscotti is a..."
Hope Hou
"Very cute cafe with a comfortable interior. They have enormous biscotti cookies that were delicious. The staff were cheerful and seemed the have a..."
Marlene Berke
"such a cute cafe & the Nutella latte is..."
Teresa L
Book Trader Cafe
83/100 (848 ratings)
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"Great atmosphere and service - and vegan options! P.S.: Thank you for playing Fiona Apple..."
Luísa de Freitas
"Friendly and with delicious coffee (I love their lattes), house-made muffins and other great eats. Plus an excellent selection of used books...."
Charlotte Murphy
"Atmosphere is amazing, food is terrific, coffee is good, and staff is friendly. What more can you ask..."
Layla CB
"I love the ambiance. The smell of gently used books. The soups and sandwiches. Just about everything there! Great service. The outside patio is great..."
Yasmin Amico
"Loved the book variety, atmosphere and the pastries! Will be coming..."
Jaelli Burgos
"Grande idéia - livraria, sebo, café, comidinhas. Temos algo assim por..."
Rejane Xavier
"One of my favorite places to stop while in New Haven. I always walk out with a unique book or..."
Intelius Bites
"I love it here! Great place to read and have coffee. I get most of my books here. Great..."
Anne Dempster
"The almond-blueberry scone is sooooo..."
Adrianna Bates
"My favorite cafe, hands down!!! Been coming here for years and will..."
Susan Israel
"The most delicious soups..."
Margaret Watkins
"I ordered the Fear and Loathing in Lox Vegas, a bagel with lox and capers, and settled down to find a new read. Large tables, a patio, and wraparound..."
Galen Bunting
"Beautiful location, amazing food (I recommend the tempesto extra vinaigrette to everyone), and I can’t say how wonderful the owner is. I’ve known..."
Abigail Malton
"Good coffee surrounded by knowledge and bagels. Nearly every book on the shelves here is a gem. A lot of Yale students hang out and study..."
Adam Rogers
"there is a wonderful relaxed and productive atmosphere here. my partner and I often come here to get work done. the cold brew is great, and their..."
syd vanasse
"I love browsing through the used books (mostly literary fiction and popular histories) with a cup of spiced chai latte. The indoor and outdoor..."
Lilly
"One of my favorite places in new haven. Part coffee shop, part used book store, part (human) greenhouse. There's no type of room I like more than one..."
M Borrus
Vivi Bubble Tea
82/100 (1652 ratings)
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Macaroons and Strawberry Smoothie
Takoyaki
Blue Galaxy Tea
milk tea
Sweet Shoyu Tofu Bowl w Shrimp
Taro Milk Tea Lychee Tea Caramel Macchiato
White Chocolate Macaron
Taro Slush Caramel Macchiato Lychee Tea
Taro Creme Brulee Milk Tea with Flan and Bob's Right Honeydew Milk Tea Eith Basil Seed Left
Mango Tea with Bobba
Thai Tea
Build Your Own Poke Bowl
Almond Cookies
Passion Fruit Bubble Tea
Taro Bubble Tea
Spicy Popcorn Chicken
Creme Brulee Macaron
Passion Fruit qq
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"I love visiting this place as a treat for the kiddos. Can't go wrong with the mango slush + popping boba combination. For anyone looking to try..."
Giovanni Reyes
"Always a great meal. Healthy and refreshing options for a quick satisfying bite. Staff is very quick and I really appreciate the level of..."
Carr Rea
"Daughter says she really liked it! Five out of five. The best tapioca pearls she’s had! She had the Thai..."
Susan Parke
"Good tasting milk tea. Pretty averaged price for what you’re getting. I find their drinks on the sweeter side so I highly recommend going 30 % or..."
Lynda N
"They have great Boba tea here. However walking in as a first time customer or returning customer who hasn't been there in years, it's alot. Their..."
Kris Mae
"Lovely and sweet tea + desserts place. Strategically located, its cute ambiance naturally draws people in. However, it's the yummy drinks that prompt..."
Lily Dawis
"My boyfriend (mostly him) and I are regulars at ViVi so it's insane how I've yet to support this small business with a solid five stars, they are..."
Lory Rivera