Connecticut

Best coffee shops in New Haven

Our guide to specialty coffee in New Haven: 6 verified shops, including ERO Café, FEPO Café and Olmo. New Haven's coffee scene runs from a roaster that has been at it since the mid-1980s to small neighborhood cafes pouring single-origin espresso. You'll find craft coffee downtown near Yale, in East Rock, and out along Whalley Avenue.

6 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

New Haven's skyline from the New Haven Green
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