Guidebook for New Haven
Everything Else
24-hr convenience store with hot food and sandwich bar. Good place to get something you need at any time of day.
8 locals recommend
Gourmet Heaven
44 Whitney Ave24-hr convenience store with hot food and sandwich bar. Good place to get something you need at any time of day.
The bookstore is a one-stop shop to get your Yale gear. Down the street is Campus Customs, which is a good alternative with slightly cheaper goods.
29 locals recommend
The Yale Bookstore
77 BroadwayThe bookstore is a one-stop shop to get your Yale gear. Down the street is Campus Customs, which is a good alternative with slightly cheaper goods.
I like this little spot for Taiwanese desserts, like shaved ice and mango tapioca pudding. They also have a great banh mi sandwich.
SnoJoy Cafe
I like this little spot for Taiwanese desserts, like shaved ice and mango tapioca pudding. They also have a great banh mi sandwich.
I love the Peabody museum. It's a great place to take kids, too.
122 locals recommend
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney AveI love the Peabody museum. It's a great place to take kids, too.
Hong Kong Grocery Llc
71 Whitney AveGreat grocery for Asian goods, beverages, or a quick snack.
I love this place to get a massage or some traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture.
Elm City Wellness
774 Orange StI love this place to get a massage or some traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture.
Newly renovated, it's worth a visit to see the cathedral-like ceilings and architectural detail.
25 locals recommend
Sterling Memorial Library
120 High StNewly renovated, it's worth a visit to see the cathedral-like ceilings and architectural detail.
It's free for all guests and the collections are always stellar. You could easily spend a full day in here.
171 locals recommend
Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel StIt's free for all guests and the collections are always stellar. You could easily spend a full day in here.
One of my favorite museums at Yale. The building itself is made of breathtaking white marble. Check out their ever-changing exhibits, as well as one of the Guttenburg bibles.
42 locals recommend
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
121 Wall StOne of my favorite museums at Yale. The building itself is made of breathtaking white marble. Check out their ever-changing exhibits, as well as one of the Guttenburg bibles.
A great place to catch a fun, cozy show put on by Yale Drama students. Feel like you're a part of the show with the intimacy of the atmosphere. Great for dessert + wine too.
Yale Cabaret
217 Park StA great place to catch a fun, cozy show put on by Yale Drama students. Feel like you're a part of the show with the intimacy of the atmosphere. Great for dessert + wine too.
Yale Health
55 Lock StThey have 24-hour acute care here if you need it.
One of the only 'grocery' stores in New Haven. It's a co-op, so a little pricey, but great for organic food and fresh proteins.
360 State St
360 State StreetOne of the only 'grocery' stores in New Haven. It's a co-op, so a little pricey, but great for organic food and fresh proteins.
One of the only grocery stores in New Haven. It's a short walk from 'campus,' but it's better to catch a ride.
108 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
150 Whalley AveOne of the only grocery stores in New Haven. It's a short walk from 'campus,' but it's better to catch a ride.
The train station. It's a short 15-minute walk to my place, or take the free Yale shuttle (Red line) to 55 Whitney Ave. A cab costs less than $10 including tip.
45 locals recommend
Union Station
50 Union AveThe train station. It's a short 15-minute walk to my place, or take the free Yale shuttle (Red line) to 55 Whitney Ave. A cab costs less than $10 including tip.
On Friday afternoons, you can volunteer and join in on pizza baked fresh from their wood-fired oven. It's arguably the best pizza in town.
Yale Sustainable Food Program Farm
300R Prospect StOn Friday afternoons, you can volunteer and join in on pizza baked fresh from their wood-fired oven. It's arguably the best pizza in town.
Shopping
Hands down my favorite restaurant in New Haven. Local, organic new American fare. Check out the cheese shop too! Their mongers are super friendly and knowledgeable.
42 locals recommend
Caseus
Hands down my favorite restaurant in New Haven. Local, organic new American fare. Check out the cheese shop too! Their mongers are super friendly and knowledgeable.
My favorite local coffee joint is Koffee. It's a great place to hole up for a few hours to read a cozy book or meet up with some friends.
25 locals recommend
Koffee?
104 Audubon StMy favorite local coffee joint is Koffee. It's a great place to hole up for a few hours to read a cozy book or meet up with some friends.
A nice froyo spot, with free toppings on Tuesdays! They also have smoothies and hot beverages as well.
Go Greenly New haven
A nice froyo spot, with free toppings on Tuesdays! They also have smoothies and hot beverages as well.
Food Scene
Although Sally's and Pepe's have the reputation of being New Haven's best pizza, Modern is my favorite. Pro tip: order take-out to avoid the lines.
84 locals recommend
Modern Apizza
874 State StAlthough Sally's and Pepe's have the reputation of being New Haven's best pizza, Modern is my favorite. Pro tip: order take-out to avoid the lines.
Supposedly where the burger was invented, Louis' Lunch has old-school grilling techniques and serve up their patties on white bread with onion and tomato (never ketchup).
43 locals recommend
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StSupposedly where the burger was invented, Louis' Lunch has old-school grilling techniques and serve up their patties on white bread with onion and tomato (never ketchup).
A little pricey, but a great place for vegetarians/vegans. I like to grab a smoothie to go.
33 locals recommend
Claire's Corner Copia- dine in, take out, curbside pickup
1000 Chapel StA little pricey, but a great place for vegetarians/vegans. I like to grab a smoothie to go.
A little pricey, but a nice spot to grab a pot of tea and chat with a friend. They don't let you share teapots, and the food is only mediocre there.
6 locals recommend
The Green Teahouse
1008 Chapel StA little pricey, but a nice spot to grab a pot of tea and chat with a friend. They don't let you share teapots, and the food is only mediocre there.
One of the two iconic pizza joints in New Haven. Closed on Mondays and there's usually a long line.
72 locals recommend
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster StOne of the two iconic pizza joints in New Haven. Closed on Mondays and there's usually a long line.
The second of two iconic pizza places in New Haven. Their margarita pizza is out of this world.
170 locals recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StThe second of two iconic pizza places in New Haven. Their margarita pizza is out of this world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another one of my favorite pizza joints in town, try the infamous mashed potato-bacon pizza. They also brew their own beer. There's often a wait, but not at the bar.
103 locals recommend
BAR
254 Crown StAnother one of my favorite pizza joints in town, try the infamous mashed potato-bacon pizza. They also brew their own beer. There's often a wait, but not at the bar.
Ordinary is a great, classy little wine bar in one of the most historic buildings in New Haven. They also have great hand pies and cheese plates.
39 locals recommend
Ordinary
990 Chapel StOrdinary is a great, classy little wine bar in one of the most historic buildings in New Haven. They also have great hand pies and cheese plates.
One of my favorite bars in New Haven. Great place to grab a pint in the old-school bar area, or on a warm day, a seat outside to people-watch.
11 locals recommend
Anchor Spa
272 College StOne of my favorite bars in New Haven. Great place to grab a pint in the old-school bar area, or on a warm day, a seat outside to people-watch.
The infamous Yale graduate student pub. You'll need to go with someone who is a student, and they usually charge a cover for entrance. 21+ only
7 locals recommend
Gryphon's Pub
204 York StreetThe infamous Yale graduate student pub. You'll need to go with someone who is a student, and they usually charge a cover for entrance. 21+ only
A French-Italian inspired restaurant in one of New Haven's most iconic buildings. It's definitely a restaurant to impress guests.
9 locals recommend
ROÌA Restaurant and Cafe
261 College StA French-Italian inspired restaurant in one of New Haven's most iconic buildings. It's definitely a restaurant to impress guests.