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Junzi Kitchen
A Chinese restaurant featuring noodles, rice bowls and night lunch.
21 Broadway
(475) 441-7836
Kasbah Garden Café.
North African tagines in a warmly decorated brick-walled space with a lush back garden & fountain.
105 Howe Street RR
(203) 777-5053
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Milkcraft
Organic, locally-sourced, hormone-free (and guilt free)—an ice cream shop that takes its craft seriously!
280 Crown Street
(475) 202-6482
Next Door.
Great pizza and food including scrumptious purple potatoes.
175 Humphrey St
(475) 234-5969
Oh K-Dog.
Trendy take on corn dogs, with skewered hot dogs, mozzarella blocks and rice cakes rolled in potato or sweet potato.
208 College street
(475) 238-6257
Otaru Sushi Bar
Japanese dining experience with both a la carte and Chef’s multi-course selection options.
21 Temple Street
(203) 891-6632
The Owl Shop.
Tobacconist, cigar bar and lounge with theater cred since 1934, offering custom cocktails and paninis.
268 College Street
(203) 624-3250
The Pantry
Reputed to be New Haven’s best breakfast. Go early (especially on weekends), because there will be a line. Also, do not forget to bring cash—this is one of the few places that you can’t pay with card. Don’t worry, though, you’ll forgive them once you have their cinnamon roll pancakes!
2 Mechanic Street at State Street
(203) 787-0392
Pho Ketkeo.
Unassuming venue specializing in Laotian & Thai dishes in an informal dining room.
21 Temple Street
(203) 745-5480
Pistachio Café.
A modern coffee shop specializing in specialty coffees, lunch selections, and desserts from around the world.
911 Whalley Avenue
(203) 800-4262
The Place
An outdoor seafood grill—you sit on stumps and eat grilled seafood and corn, or steaks if you’d rather. It’s BYOB (they’ll provide cups and a corkscrew) and BYO-side dishes. Only open in warm times. A great place to go with a lot of people. Exit 58 off I-95, take a right on Church and left on Boston Post Road; it’s on the left.
901 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT
(203) 453-9276
Pokemoto.
Hawaiian restaurant featuring poke bowls, sushi, and wraps. This traditional Hawaiian cuisine should definitely be on your places to visit while in New Haven.
1145 Chapel Street
(203) 691-6545
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Rudy’s
A favorite grad student and townie bar. Serves the city’s best frites, Belgian style, with a massive selection of sauces and cheap pitchers on tap.
1227 Chapel Street
(203) 865-1242
Rubamba .
Authentic Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine featuring empanadas, arepas, and tostones.
25 High Street
(203) 773-0032
Salsa Fresca
Inexpensive Mexican with expansive menu of tacos, quesadillas and burritos.
51 Broadway
(203) 891-6999
Sandra’s Next Generation .
Cozy family-run eatery turning out fried chicken, smothered pork chops & other soul food classics.
636 Congress Avenue
(203) 787-4123
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Tandoor
A popular Indian restaurant. Provides the aesthetic of dinner cheap-eats with tasty Indian food.
1226 Chapel Street at Howe Street
(203) 776-6620
Taste of China.
Polished Chinese restaurant with traditional decor & a menu of Szechuan & Chengdu fare.
954 Chapel Street
(203) 745-5872
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Tomatillo
Cheap Mexican-inspired eats, similar to and perhaps more authentic than Chipotle. Open late.
320 Elm Street
(203) 782-6000
The Terrace
A great little Thai place in Hamden that is reasonably priced and very good.
1559 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT
(203) 230-2077
Tropical Smoothie Café
Casual, health-conscious, chain café providing custom smoothies, sandwiches, and wraps.
15 Dixwell Ave.
(203)691-5428
Vivi Bubble Tea
Bubble tea shop offering hot & cold versions, plus a variety of flavors & a simple snack menu.
940 Chapel Street
(203) 745-4241
Zoi’s
Small, bustling breakfast & lunch café with a patio & a menu of sandwiches & daily specials.
63 Grove Street
(203) 777-6736
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Modern Apizza
The dark horse in the New Haven pizza race. It’s nearly as good as Pepe’s and Sally’s (many think it’s better) and tends to be less crowded.
874 State Street
(203) 776-5306
Next Door
Great pizza and food including scrumptious purple potatoes.
175 Humphrey St
(475) 234-5969
One 6 Three
Creative wood-fired pizzas in East Rock.
163 Foster Street
(203) 777-5141
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L'Orcio
A great little Italian place that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients. Fabulous outdoor dining and some great drinks too.
806 State Street
(203) 777-6670
Madeline’s Empanaderia.
Spanish restaurant featuring empanadas, jambalaya, and a homey vibe.
48 Middletown Avenue
(475) 238-6026
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https://www.shellandbones.com/
Seafood eatery perched on the New Haven Harbor offering steaks, water views & seasonal deck music.
100 S Water Street
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 787-3466
Seoul Restaurant.
Bibimbap in stone pots & other Korean standards served in a roomy, spare space.
343 Crown Street
(203) 497-9634
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Tavern on State
Upscale menu of new-American cuisine and modern classic cocktails in a tavern vibe.
969 State Street
(475) 292-6883
TOKA Asian Kitchen .
This menu features dishes assembled from the freshest ingredients, sure to bring bold and inspiring flavor into your life.
996 State Street
(203) 457-6490
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Zinc
Great menu featuring local foodsourced ingredients. Central location.
964 Chapel Street
(203) 624-0507
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