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    Atticus Bookstore Cafe

    3.5 (367 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Tomato tart
    Alexis B.

    I stopped by Atticus Bookstore Cafe with my husband and some friends for breakfast in New Haven a week or so ago when we were in town for a day. Our hotel was a few blocks away, and I loved the idea of a bookstore cafe. We ordered coffees and pastries or breakfast sandwiches. I had a tomato tart that was very delicious and an iced americano that was very good as well. And then I wandered around the bookshop for at least a half hour. No, it's not a huge bookshop. So I was surprised by just how great the selection of books and other gifts was: used books, new books, bookmarks, t-shirts, gifts... I picked up three books and a t-shirt and then I had to get out of there before I bought more books than I could take home on the train! The service in the cafe and in the bookstore were great. I just really enjoyed my visit to this little bookstore cafe!

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    Elizabeth S.

    A great place for books and casual food and drink. There is a separate area for the cafe however you can peruse the book store while having a coffee or other drink. I ordered an Americano coffee to go. The server was friendly. I held the coffee while looking at the cards. Unfortunately the coffee was extremely hot and when I took a sip it burnt my lips, the inside of my mouth and my esophagus on the way down. I'm writing this the day after and still have plenty of discomfort on the roof of my mouth from it. If the coffee spilled it could cause severe burns. This is an unsafe situation. I mentioned that the coffee was too hot to a worker there and she agreed that the coffee is too hot. Thats it.

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    A fun little spot to grab a coffee and browse for a bit. Nestled in the heart of Yale, opened in 1975.

    Frittata sandwich
    Tanvi G.

    This is a cute, cozy cafe in New Haven and I'd highly recommend checking this place out. It's lively with students studying, working, people meeting and talking. It's an authentic cafe experience, perfect for an autumnal morning. You can sip on your coffee and enjoy breakfast peacefully while looking at the colorful trees outside. The ambience is stellar with the bookstore inside giving it a bookish and studious feel. The service is also wonderful. Water is available too. The food is fresh and delicious. The French toast latte is heavenly. It has the perfect mix of cinnamon and spices without being too saccharine. The frittata egg sandwich is done well, with a piece of thick egg arugula and Swiss cheese. Though, personally, I wasn't a fan of the caramelized onions. The sandwiches are worth trying at least once to form your own opinions. The mixed berry rye bread was moist and delectable with a nice crunch from the oat streusel on top. Overall, I loved this cafe/bookstore!

    Breakfast menu

    $7 for regular toast and a packet of jam. The matcha had a dark layer of green film atop but underneath it was not mixed well, had chunks. Lovely cafe and bookstore, with a welcoming vibe but some food items are not quality.

    Atticus classic sandwich and Arnold Palmer
    Michèle C.

    Great bookstore/cafe steps from Yale campus with plenty of room to sit and a friendly atmosphere. I ordered the Atticus classic sandwich an Arnold Palmer. Both were very good; though the sandwich may have been better with toasted bread- and be warned that the Dijon mustard is extremely pungent. The pastries on display also looked delicious and very tempting. Service was very quick and straightforward. Nice little spot to get a snack or read!

    crossiant and latte
    Melissa T.

    Atticus is split into a bookstore and a cafe. I stopped by and it was super busy but the wait went by fast. There's multiple tables where you can sit and chat. The crossiant was HUGE. Flavor wise it was a bit dry and lacking the flaky layers. The quiche was not bad. I wished the crust was baked a bit more. Overall, a great place to stop by for a quick snack and coffee. latte sub w oat milk (5.50) quiche ($9) crossiant (~$5)

    Jonathan C.

    A cute bookstore and coffee shop across the street from the Yale Art Gallery. The breakfast sandwich was good - fried egg, bacon, and arugula on a brioche bun. Friendly staff.

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    Lindsey R.

    Cute little bookstore with a great staff. We had coffees in the afternoon and came back for breakfast the next morning. Lots of healthy options you can grab and go or enjoy while sitting there. French toast latte was delicious!

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    Bridget B.

    A fantastic bookstore with even greater baked goods. We came here for a quick breakfast before we left New Haven. Sure it's filled with college students who are busy working on projects or studying together, but what do you expect from a college town? We tried their cheese danish, bacon and egg sandwich and avocado toast. The breads were absolutely fantastic. The quality of ingredients were incredible. Can't wait to go back!

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    Place is okay and very busy and prices are on the high end. Good place pick up a coffee or tea and get a good book!

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    My lavender latte was delicious and the triple chocolate cookie was even better! The staff were also very nice/service was great :)

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    Easy to preorder, great selection, fresh, delicious, fast, and you can pick up a bottle of wine or a greeting card.

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    People Get Ready

    People Get Ready

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    I found this bookstore last year on a recommendation from a co-worker and have visited several…read moretimes to pick up books. What I love about them is that they are creating a beautiful new place for the community to gather where all are welcome and you can books that might not be as easily found elsewhere, such as books by authors of color, Indigenous authors, LGBTQ+ authors, bi/multilingual authors, local authors, and poets of all kinds. They have also been offering events with authors both virtually and limited in-person. Lauren and the rest of the staff are super friendly and helpful if you are looking for personal book recommendations. Right now due to COVID, they are not open for browsing but you can place an order online and they will follow up with you via email when your books are ready for pick up. Their instagram @peoplegetreadybooks provides the best recommendations for timely reads from new releases and in response to world events. I highly recommend checking them out and they ship nationwide.

    I recently moved close to this this great independent bookstore. I immediately started purchasing…read morebooks through their nice web site, where you can special order easily. At first, Covid regulations kept me from going inside. This week, I was able to go inside. It's a real community offering! They have an air conditioned room available! It looks comfy. Now, I want to head over there and read for a bit, just to get out of the house!

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