The best cafes in New Haven

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

255 Kimberly Ave

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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Koffee?

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Koffee? brews organic, fairly traded, locally roasted coffee that’ll blow your hair back, and backs it up with fresh-from-their-bakery…

104 Audubon St

“Koffee? brews organic, fairly traded, locally roasted coffee that’ll blow your hair back, and backs it up with fresh-from-their-bakery pastries made every morning. Not feeling latte vibes this week?”

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Green Kettle Coffee

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This week, Green Kettle Coffee is the spot for a great cup brewed by two sisters who built a cozy hangout to sip, chat, or actually finish…

208 Center St (Wallingford)

“This week, Green Kettle Coffee is the spot for a great cup brewed by two sisters who built a cozy hangout to sip, chat, or actually finish that project. They also roll up with a mobile espresso bar for events, so your next gathering can caffeinate properly.”

From the Bristol newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Cafe Luca Belle

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Charming spot providing bagels, sandwiches and pastries plus a variety of coffee drinks.

167 Center St (Wallingford)

“Charming spot providing bagels, sandwiches and pastries plus a variety of coffee drinks.”

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Bones & Botanicals

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Casual, cozy cafe and cocktail bar with a mystical atmosphere that also serves tea.

174 Center St (Wallingford)

“Casual, cozy cafe and cocktail bar with a mystical atmosphere that also serves tea.”

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MOTW Coffee and Pastries

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Laid-back coffee shop featuring a menu of traditional drinks, espresso beverages, pastries, and more.

296 Crown St

“Laid-back coffee shop featuring a menu of traditional drinks, espresso beverages, pastries, and more.”

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Mew Haven Cat Cafe

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Cramped, but clean, cafe featuring around 20, adoptable cats (including FIV+ felines), tea and snacks.

904 Whalley Ave

“Cramped, but clean, cafe featuring around 20, adoptable cats (including FIV+ felines), tea and snacks.”

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