New Haven Welcome Guide

Banking

There are a variety of banks around New Haven, each one with different service charges, minimum balances, and ATM networks. The Law School has a Bank of America ATM located in the building in the lower level by the public restrooms downstairs before the Dining Hall. In addition, there are Bank of America ATM’s located in both Bass Library and the School of Management. We have listed nearby bank branches below:

Blue Phones

Approximately 400 exterior phones are strategically located throughout Yale’s campus and are readily identified at night by blue lights located above or near them. You can reach any Yale extension from these phones by simply dialing the last five digits of a phone number. In most cases this will be 2-XXXX or 6-XXXX. The phones are also equipped with red emergency buttons for direct connection to the University Police for police, fire, or medical emergencies. In an emergency, you can just hit the red “help” button and keep walking to remove yourself from a dangerous situation; the campus police will know your location and will head there immediately. For a map of phone locations, visit Blue Phones.

Also, University Security operates a security escort service on campus for any member of the University community who requires an escort. The escort service will provide you with a walking escort to or from any location within a reasonable walking distance on the campus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply call 203-432-WALK (9255), or 2-WALK from any Yale University phone, to request a uniformed walking escort. A uniformed Yale Security Officer will be dispatched to your location and escort you to your final on-campus destination. It is advisable to request the escort approximately 15 minutes prior to the intended departure time.

Bookstores

The Yale Bookstore – A Barnes & Noble College Store
77 Broadway
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-8440
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9:30am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
https://yale.bncollege.com

Atticus Bookstore/Café
1082 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 776-4040
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-9pm, Sunday 8am-8pm
http://www.atticusbookstorecafe.com/

Book Trader Café
1140 Chapel Street at York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 787-6147
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am–9pm, Saturday 9am–9pm, Sunday 9am–7pm
http://www.booktradercafe.net

Grey Matter Books
264 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 553-3180
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
http://www.greymatterbookstore.com

Never Ending Books
810 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-6507
Hours: Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm
http://neverendingbooks.net

People Get Ready
119 Whalley Ave
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 954-6678
Pickup by Appointment Only
peoplegetreadybooks.com

Calendars of Events

For YLS Events:

The central source of information about lectures, conferences, news, events, deadlines, Career Development Office sessions, and other dates, is the Law School Events Calendar at Events.

For University Events:

For information about events at the University, many of which are free of charge, go to the Yale University Calendar of Events at https://calendar.yale.edu (click on the icons at the bottom to focus your search on Music, Sports, Theater, Talks, etc.). 

For New Haven Events:

For information about events in New Haven, go to the events calendar at https://www.newhavenarts.org/calendar .

Child Care

If you have questions about child care, visit either the WorkLife section of Yale's web site, which includes a child care directory and a variety of other helpful links. A list of local child care and daycare providers, including several affiliated with the University, can be found at the online Childcare Directory. You may also want to contact Susan Abramson at Yale’s Worklife & Child Care Program at 203-432-8069 or susan.abramson@yale.edu.

Dry Cleaners

Blue Jay Cleaners Inc
51 Broadway
New Haven, CT 06511-3411
(203) 777-2546
http://www.bluejaycleaners.com/

Ted’s Cleaners
63 Grove Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-8214
tedscleaners.net/

Ferries

Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
1 Ferry Access Rd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(888) 443-3779

Links southwest Connecticut shoreline with Port Jefferson in Long Island with hourly departures every day of the week. The trip takes 75 minutes and welcomes bikes and cars.

Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
Connecticut Department of Transportation at State Pier
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-3856

Route: The ferry provides a direct link across the Connecticut River between Chester and Hadlyme at Route 148. The ferry transports passengers and vehicles and operates daily, April 1 through November 30. To depart from Hadlyme, take Route 149 off Route 82 and follow signs to the ferry landing. To depart from Chester, take Route 9 south or north to exit 6, Route 148 and follow signs to the ferry landing.

Cross Sound Ferry
2 Ferry Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5281

Daily, year-round ferry for passengers and motor vehicles from New London, Connecticut, to Orient Point on Long Island, New York. Sea Jet high-speed ferry operates year-round, limited days, with connections to the Connecticut casinos.

New London-Montauk Ferry Viking Fleet
462 Westlake Drive
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 668-5700

Ferry accommodates passengers and bicycles only; no motor vehicles. New London drop-off and pickup location is the Cross Sound Ferry Dock. Crossing time is one hour.

Film

Groceries and Specialty Foods

Your supermarket options in New Haven are limited. One Super Stop & Shop is located just past campus at 150 Whalley Avenue (a short, three minute drive) and another Super Stop & Shop is located in Hamden (a twenty minute drive at 2335 Dixwell Avenue). Stop & Shop also does home delivery for a fee.

For a wide selection of organic and local vegetables, fruits, and other goods, Edge of the Woods is located at 379 Whalley Avenue, a few blocks past the Whalley Avenue Super Stop & Shop.

A grocery store and co-op at 360 State Street called Elm City Market. For fish, the best place to go is #1 Fish Market, 2239 State Street, Hamden; (203) 624-6171. For cheese, try Liuzzi (322 State Street, North Haven; (203) 248-4356) or Nica’s, which also provides a good Italian food selection (603 Orange Street; (203) 787-5919).

Trader Joe’s (560 Boston Post Road; (203) 795-5505) and Whole Foods (1686 Boston Post Road; (203) 874-0883) in Orange are a twenty minute drive south on I-95. There is also a Costco at 1718 Boston Post Road; (203) 882-8799, which also sells wine/beer/liquor.

Aldi (2300 Dixwell Ave., Hamden) offers a number of exclusive as well as nationally recognized name-brands, at remarkably low costs. Find this new addition to the New Haven area’s grocers about a fifteen minute drive north of the YLS campus.

Bishop’s Orchard Farm (1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford; (203) 453-2338) is a popular spot for produce and bakery items as well as apple and pumpkin picking in the Fall. Year-round local produce can also be found at Hindinger Farm (815 Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden; (203) 288-0700).

For wine and liquor, one favorite is Odd Bins (1 Whitney Avenue at Grove Street), which is near the law school and has a very knowledgeable staff. Many people also like the Wine Thief (378 Whitney Avenue at Lawrence Street; 181 Crown Street at Temple Street). If you want the best and largest selection for good wine, try Mt. Carmel Wine, 2977 Whitney Avenue, Hamden; (203) 281-0800; they also deliver. Amity Wines and Spirits (95 Amity Road #2) has the largest liquor and craft beer selection in town.

Baked Goods

Butcher

Cheese Shops

Liuzzi Gourmet
322 State Street
North Haven, CT
(203) 248-4356

Farmer’s Markets

General

Specialty Stores

Wine

Gymnasiums and Fitness

Household and Kitchen Supplies

Information Technology Services

The Law School IT Services Office maintains a web page on the Law School website with up-to-date information and links to useful resources Information Technology Services . If you have specific questions, call Stephen Baraquin Managing Director of IT Services at the Law School, at (203) 619-2625 or via email at stephen.baraquin@yale.edu.

Malls and Shopping Centers

Blue Back Square (approximately 42 miles and 53 minutes from YLS)
65 Memorial Road West Hartford, CT 06107
If you go consider trying the American restaurant Firebox at 539 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06106
https://www.bluebacksquare.com/

North Haven Crossing
410 Universal Dr. N
North Haven, CT 06473
Includes: Target, Barnes & Noble, DSW

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets (approximately 23 miles from YLS)
20 Killingworth Turnpike
Clinton, Connecticut 06413
(860) 664-0700
www.premiumoutlets.com

Stamford Town Center (approximately 42 miles from YLS)
100 Greyrock Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 324-0935
www.shopstamfordtowncenter.com
Includes: Macy’s and Saks Off Fifth

Tanger Outlook Centers (approximately 27 miles from YLS)
314 Flat Rock Place
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-8656
www.tangeroutlet.com

Westbrook (approximately 27 miles from YLS)
314 Flat Rock Place
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-8656

http://www.tangeroutlet.com  

Westfarms Mall (approximately 39 miles from YLS)
1500 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-3024
http://www.shopwestfarms.com

Connecticut Post Shopping Center (approximately 10 miles from YLS)
1201 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
(203) 301-2240
www.shopconnecticutpostmall.com
Includes: Macy's, Sears, JCPenney, Target

Westfield Meriden Shopping Center (approximately 23 miles from YLS)
470 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 235-3343
http://www.westfield.com
Includes: Macy's, Boscov’s, Sears

Parking

8-hour metered parking near the Law School
Grove Street on the Cemetery side
High Street (Handicapped)
Ashmun Street on the Power Plant side

Parkmobile

Parkmobile is a new service in New Haven that allows you to pay for parking using your cell phone. You can create an account through the Parkmobile app, which is available for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry 10. You can also create an account at http://www.parkmobile.com. All that's needed is your cell phone number, email address, license plate and credit card information.

Once registered, you will be able to use your application to manually enter the zone and location information from your meter sticker, scan the QR code on the meter sticker, or use the map to locate your parking zone.

Guaranteed Ride Home and Free Parking Benefit All Yale employees registered for carpools, vanpools, or riding transit are eligible for Yale's Guaranteed Ride Home Parking and Transportation Options , and to receive three (3) free daily parking permits Parking and Transportation Options per month. Yale employees are also recommended to take the train if traveling long distances to get to work without carpooling Parking and Transportation Options.

Parks and Recreation

For information about New Haven’s parks and recreation, visit www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks.

East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 946-6086

Farmington Canal
940 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517-4002
(203) 562-6312

Sleeping Giant State Park
200 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518-1906
(203) 789-7498

For information on Connecticut beaches, visit: http://www.visitnewengland.com

(Worth mentioning is Hammonasset Beach State Park. Take I-95 north, Exit 62. Take a right off the exit ramp onto Hammonasset I-95 connector. Park entrance will be 1 mile ahead.)

Pharmacies

Places of Worship

For a comprehensive list of chaplaincy resources and local places of worship, consult Chaplain's Office

Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee Houses

Dining may be what New Haven does best. You’ll find a variety of good food, from cheap late-night eats to gourmet prix fixe menus. Explore the area’s restaurants, and venture beyond campus to Ninth Square, State Street, Wooster Square, and Branford. Delivery options can be difficult to find, although some are available through Grubhub and DoorDash. Links you might visit for other suggestions on dining include:

• The New Haven Advocate

• Connecticut Magazine

• Fearless Critic New Haven Restaurant Guide

Restaurants/Dining - Inexpensive

Adriana’s.
Both Northern & Southern Italian fare are served among earth-toned walls and paintings.
771 Grand Ave
(203) 865-6474

Amici Tavern.
New all-American steak house and tavern.
43 Broadway North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 691-6761

Anchor Spa
Funded by Yale alumnus and under new ownership, is modeled after the original 1930s bar.
272 College Street
(203) 821-7065

Ashley’s
New Haven’s favorite Ice Cream Parlor, check out their Ice Cream Cakes for birthdays and celebrations!
280 York Street
(203) 776-7744

Archie Moore’s.

Chicken wings & other casual bites anchor this chain American eatery with Coca-Cola-themed decor.
188 ½ Willow Street
(203) 773-9870

Arethusa Farm Dairy
Delicious, farm-fresh dairy, including ice cream, cheese and milk, butter and yogurt.
1020 Chapel Street
(203) 390-5114

Atticus Café
Good, affordable sandwiches, soups, and salads served up in the middle of a bookstore. They sell excellent bread as well.
1082 Chapel Street between High Street and York Street
(203) 776-4040

Basil.
Down-to-earth operation doling out a variety of Asian dishes & bubble tea in cozy digs.
142 Howe Street
(203) 865-4000

Basta Trattoria.
Homestyle Italian comfort food made with organic ingredients in a cozy room with brick walls.
1006 Chapel Street
(203) 772-1715

Bomb Wings & Rice Bar.
Chicken wings, chicken shop, & Asian fusion.
2373 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
(475) 209-2919  

 Bonchon.
Yummy, Asian fusion restaurant that has everything from sushi to fried rice to Korean barbeque.
170 College Street
(203) 507-2159

Bella’s
In Westville (but still in New Haven). A great breakfast place for those weekend mornings when you want to avoid seeing your students.
896 Whalley Avenue
(203) 387-7107

Book Trader Café
One of New Haven’s best sandwich places, in a great used bookstore with indoor and outdoor patios. The sandwiches all have literary names; the Tale of Two Turkeys is particularly good.
1140 Chapel Street at York Street
(203) 787-6147

Brazi’s Italian Restaurant.
Traditional Italian fare in a columned setting, located in the same complex as Long Wharf Theater.
201 Food Terminal Plaza
(203) 498-2488

Caffe Bravo.
Gourmet Italian cuisine, pizza and wines are presented in modern white tablecloth surroundings.
794 Orange Street
(203) 772-2728

Camacho Garage.
The all-day food menu features an assortment of small plates of both traditional and modern Mexican street food recipes with an extensive taco menu.
36 Fountain Street
(203) 691-1969

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast-casual Mexican food right next to the New Haven Green.
910 Chapel Street
(203) 785-0799

Christopher Martins.
Hearty Med-Italian fare in a dining room featuring local artists and an adjacent pub.
860 State St
(203) 776-8835

Claire’s
An extensive vegetarian menu (with vegan options) and excellent desserts (especially the coffee cake).
1000 Chapel Street at College Street
(203) 562-3888

The Coffee Pedaler.
Cool coffee bar with a hip atmosphere offering upmarket drinks and artisanal light fare.
605 East St
(203) 507-2959

Crepes Choupette
Comfy bistro serving traditional sweet & savory French crêpes & coffee drinks in a warm atmosphere.

24 Whitney Avenue
(475) 441-7966

Döner.
Authentic Turkish cuisine featuring falafels, baklava, and kebabs in a cozy, family style restaurant.
1209 Chapel Street
(203) 553-6637

Donut Crazy
Between Yorkside Pizza and Toad’s place – serves coffee alongside delicious donut concoctions.
209 York Street

Elm City Social
This restaurant boasts a “table-style” dining experience that serves up an ideal mix of global tapas, small plates, sides and entrees meant for sharing. They also offer specialty cocktails and outdoor seating, including a rooftop patio.
266 College Street
(203) 891-7155

El Segundo.
Global street food, the original “fast food,” & graffiti, an original art form, come together under one roof to create an edgy & active cityscape complete with concrete roadway floors & industrial décor.
367 Orange Street
(203) 553-7255

Glenwood Drive-In
Where to go if you’re craving a really good hot dog. The 1950s diner feel is fun (they even have car shows on Wednesday nights during the warm months), and the food is tasty, filling, and cheap. They also have delicious homemade ice cream in case you still have room after the dogs and fries.
2538 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
(203) 281-0604

Good Nature Market
Yale’s “imported from New York” Korean market. Hot and cold salad bar, sandwiches to order, a selection of high-end food products, and a few tables upstairs. You’ll hate the prices, but keep going nonetheless.
15 Broadway
(203) 787-4533
44 Whitney Avenue
(203) 776-0400
(Both are open 24 hours)

Haven Hot Chicken.
Down-to-earth take-out operation specializing in Nashville hot chicken sandwiches.
21 Whitney Avenue
(203) 691-7617

Heav’nly Donuts
Family owned, high quality donuts. They’re located a 20 minute drive out Rt. 34, and on most Sundays during spring and summer they are host to a classic car show.
658 New Haven Avenue (Route 34), Derby CT
(203) 734-4185

High George.
Cocktails, bites, great music, and rooftop atmosphere.
9 High Street
(203) 390-5192

House of Naan.
Cozy, hip bistro serving modern Indian food & creative drinks inspired by South Asian flavors.
65 Howe Street
(203) 562-6226

Hunan House
The best Chinese food in New Haven.
32 Orange Street between George Street and Crown Street
(203) 776-6663

John Davenport’s Restaurant.
Urbane American dining on the 19^th floor at the Omni Hotel with panoramic views of Yale and the Green.
155 Temple Street
(203) 974-6858

Jordan’s Hot Dogs.
Cozy counter serve offering inventive fast food, including a hot dog topped with mac ’n’ cheese.
970 State Street
(203) 789-2244

Juice Box
Cold-pressed juices along with prepared foods and in-house baked gluten free goods.
1092 Chapel Street
(203) 562-0068

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

Koffee?
Organic and fair trade coffee by day; wine, craft beer and cheese by night.
104 Audubon Street
(203) 465-6244

Kumo: Japanese Hibachi Steak House
This restaurant is a bit of hike, but it’s definitely worth it if you want some affordable hibachi. Also, definitely try the sushi: some of New Haven’s best, and inarguably its cheapest!
7 Elm Street
(203) 562-6888

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
The best (and probably only) Ethiopian food you’ll find in downtown New Haven, with a great buffet style lunch option.
176 Temple
(203) 789-1232

The Little Salad Shop
The salads at this “little salad shop” are amazing; the restaurant was started by two Yale undergrads.
45 High Street
New Haven, CT
9 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT
(203) 691-5882

Louis’ Lunch
Claims to have invented the burger, which they still cook in cast-iron stoves that date to the 19th century. Order fries and you’ll look like a newbie (they serve coleslaw instead) and DON’T ask for ketchup. Trust us.
261-263 Crown Street
(203) 562-5507

Maison Mathis
Belgian speciality foods, breakfast, lunch, coffee and tea. Try the macarons!
304 Elm Street
(203) 752-9779

Mamoun’s
Falafel house with great food, open until 3am. You’ll crave it at night.
85 Howe Street
(203) 562-8444

Mecha Noodle Bar
One of two noodle houses within walking distance of campus. (York Street Noodle is the other.) The soups here are particularly good, and the service is extremely fast.
201 Crown Street
(203) 691-9671

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

Prime 16
Arguably the best burgers in town, but definitely the best sweet potato fries. Also has a popular happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4pm-7pm.
172 Temple Street
(203) 782-1616

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

September in Bangkok
Modern take on Thai street food with an American twist. Great pad thai and pad see ew.
754 State Street
(475) 234-5239

Shake Shack
Burgers, fries, and frozen custard with nods to Yale and New Haven traditions from a chain out of New York.
986 Chapel Street
(203) 747-8483

Sherkaan
Their seasonally rotating menu consists of Central and South Indian street food with a modern twist.
65 Broadway
203-405-5808

Sonobana
Great sushi at a good price.
1206 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
(203) 281-9922

Soul de Cuba
A tiny restaurant with tasty Cuban food and even tastier drinks (try the mojitos).
238 Crown Street at High Street
(203) 498-CUBA (2822)

Sushi on Chapel
A sushi place that offers a 10% discount with a Yale ID.1022 Chapel Street (203) 776-4200