My friend and I stumbled upon this place accidentally driving through town. I'm so happy we did. The owners are so kind and helpful! They are very accommodating and willing to work with whatever cravings you have. The menu is very diverse from bakery treats to specialty salads. If we didn't live so far I know we would be a regulars, highly recommended read more

Wonderful cafe !! Very friendly couple run it. Good place to relax and re-energize with food and drink.

Went on a Sunday for a quick bite. Insane wait times for a minimal breakfast menu. Waited 30 min for eggs and cheese on toast before we cancelled our order for a refund. Three other patrons also cancelled after waiting 40+ minutes for one waffle. I appreciate fresh food, but there's no excuse for what was going on in there. read more

This was my first and last time eating at this location service and quality of food 0, waste of my time and money

Loved this place! I had a lunch meeting here and ordered a latte and the focaccia sandwich. Unfortunately they were out of focaccia, but the manager was very apologetic and happily swapped out the focaccia for a different bread to create the sandwich, he even brought me an apple and cookie to make up for it. The sandwich was delicious (all freshly made!), latte was top notch and a solid medium size, and the atmosphere was perfect for the meeting and getting work done (they even have a printer there to use). They have a variety of seating options- low tables, high tables, window seating with fun exercise ball chairs - and the staff were all friendly and down to earth. It is also tucked away just far enough from Yale to avoid being packed with students. Will definitely be going back soon! read more

03/31/2019 ordered bacon egg and cheese at 9:10 a.m, was waited 40 minutes my order still wasn't ready. They refused me Cancel my order, because it's already was paid. Eventually I left and didn't get my sandwich. Paid $11 only for coffee. Terrible service read more

The atmosphere was great, not overly crowded like many other places that are in the heart of the city. Although not very spacious given all the furniture they have going on. The menu was not that extensive as far as food items go. I really wanted a salad seeing that other reviewers were able to get one but when I asked I was told they only had small side salads to which I can add items to. Seemed like too much of a hassle so I went for a sandwich. Prices are a bit high, I paid over $12 for an egg salad sandwich and a latte. Staff is really nice, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting the owners as many others have but their barista was really kind. read more

Cedarhurst cafe is perfect. The people working there are very friendly and the food is delicious. We were a large group of 6 but they were very happy and patient in taking all of our orders. I personally had the Belgian waffle w/ chocolate chips as well as a cappuccino. Both were great. The rest of the group loved their food as well giving praise for their avocado toast. Just be careful, the Sriracha chicken is good but really spicy! read more

We stopped here on our way to NYC based on yelp review and we weren't disappointed. Food was made fresh to order and the service was excellent. We got egg sandwiches and waffles, and everything tasted terrific. It isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for in food, great coffee and excellent service. I wish I had this cafe in my hometown because I would be there every day. read more

This is my favorite cafe in all of new haven. It's a great place to have a bite to eat and get work done. I love the pastries there - the banana one is the best! I would recommend to anyone looking for a good study spot or cafe. read more

Awesome cafe with delicious food and super friendly owners & staff. We split a delicious Belgian waffle with strawberries & cream and an egg sandwich on a bagel -- both were great. Also now serving Nitro coffee on tap! read more

Been going to Cedarhurst Cafe since Tom and Teri took it over. Their always cheerful, warm greetings are as welcome on a long workday as their great coffee , baked goods and wonderful atmosphere. And don't forget about Kate's awesome zucchini brownies! I work at a global conservation organization whose CT Field Office is in New Haven. My team and I not only have regular coffee runs tp Cedarhurst but also use it for offsite team meetings and catering for events. I've lost count on how how many times Tom and Terry make sure we are well-fed and well-taken-care of! Love this place, makes a great neighborhood even better. read more

Best egg and cheese in town. Put it on an everything bagel with some avocado - delicious!

The avocado toast is incredible and The coffee is top notch. I love the atmosphere at Cedarhurst and the service is superb. The owners are some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet and they take so much pride in their café. read more

This coffee house is cute but not functional for the capacity of need. The breakfast food is served unreasonably slow and questionably cooked. They have ok food options. They need to add dedicated staff to cook as my egg that was sunny side up was eek sunny side raw with uncooked egg white. Cooked fresh is one thing, but servers also prepping the food is another. read more

Super cute café downtown! Great atmosphere, food, coffee, and customer service. Would recommend to both locals and visitors alike, or anyone looking for a nice breakfast and good coffee. read more

What a great spot! Not only did I have an amazing breakfast sandwich and cappuccino, but I accidentally left my purse there and they fedexed it all the way to D.C. for me. Great food and service! read more

Cute cafe with various seating options: tables and chairs, couch, stools, fitness balls! Many customers on laptops with free, fast Wi-Fi. Breakfast and lunch offerings on a board. Great latte and bagels, but limited bagel choice by 10:30am. read more

My wife and I found what we thought was a lovely spot near our apartment for morning coffee and bagels. We decided to go back the next day and boy was that a mistake. We arrived shortly before 9 to find the place locked without a soul inside prepping for the day. Strike one. Shortly after 9, a young lady shows up late and unlocks the door. Staff running late, strike two. We go in and up to the counter and place our order. Incredibly, the you lady informs us that no lattes since the machine needs 30 minutes to warm up. Moreover, she tells us that this is unavoidable since they don't schedule until 9 on the dot. I was afraid to ask about bagels, as I imagined she would tell us the toaster needed to warm up too. Strike three and we decided to go elsewhere. To the unwary. Want to go here? Make sure you give it an hour after opening to show up. Good food and coffee, but the quality of service ruins the experience. read more

nicest owners! Literally jumped to help me with a smile and positive attitude! Great coffee, can't wait to go back to try more sweets! BEST gluten free chocolate chip cookies I have found!!! read more

Cute, rustic atmosphere. Some hot foods (eggs), baked products, cereal, juices, smoothies and ice cream. I had a toasted raisin bagel with butter. The bagel was large and nicely toasted, but there was so much butter, I guess I should have asked for it on the side. read more

Cedarhurst Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Food is best around, but service is even better. Owner/operator's are the best I've met in a long time. I am not a local and I don't know other local places well but I travel all over the world for business and these folks are the best. Magnificent!!! read more

Haven't dabbled with the food too much, but as a coffee spot, it's my go to. I feel privileged to work so close by. An excellent selection of coffee, snacks, and smoothies with great service. If you're local, I'd recommend getting to know the place and their owners. They love their customers. read more

Great coffee place in downtown New Haven! The place is clean, charming, and has a lot of natural light, which makes it ideal to work or enjoy the day. The service is very good and the owners are delightful, friendly people. I have been twice to the cafe, the first time for an iced matcha latte unsweetened (a rare option in coffee places) and today for an acai bowl. Both were delicious! I would definitely recommend this place. read more

This place is very cute with interesting seating, but DO NOT go here if you want your food out promptly. We ordered one breakfast sandwich at 10:15. We received it 35 minutes later at 10:50. read more

This cafe is a solid 5 Stars. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and relaxing and the food and coffee is awesome. We purchased a breakfast sandwich to split and ended up going back for another because it was so delicious. They use real eggs and cheese and the bread it's on amazing. The owners are incredibly friendly and sweet. We'll be back next time we're through town! read more

Excellent food! Great, warm, customer service. Cool place to bring your lap top too. I come here every Saturday.

This little cafe is a neighborhood gem -- and we found it on Yelp! Our family of 4 went for Sunday breakfast/brunch and would have been happy to stay the whole day! We had waffles, avocado toast, eggs, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and smoothies. Everything was fresh and delicious! And the owner and his employees were absolutely delightful! We will definitely return on our next visit to New Haven and are already looking forward to it! read more

Had a breakfast sandwich with veggies and avocado. It was so delicious. It's not your typical diner style bfast sandwich..it's so much fresher and lighter and the flavors of the clean ingredients shine. Coffee was good. The employees were sweet and made good recommendations. Will def come back when we are in the area! read more

My first visit to Cedarhurst Cafe was very educational. An experience so memorable that I went out and made a yelp! account just for this review. The service was amazing, and the food was delectable. The cafe has a beautiful atmosphere that leaves you wanting to come back again and again. Unfortunately, that atmosphere is occasionally shattered from the inappropriate mumbles from behind the counter. The emblazoned voice carrying profanities and tension throughout the dining room, came from none other than the owner! The other owner/manager attempted damage control, with little success. You could still hear the hostility creeping from the kitchen. Regardless of whether there was a problem with the inner workings of the cafe, or if it was a problem with a customer (even worse, if you ask me), it was really disappointing to have to encounter that sort of behavior in the middle of my morning. I really hope that management sees this post and considers the impact of their presence in the cafe. While I'd like to say that I'll be a repeat customer, I think I'll stick with my usual Krauszer's routine. read more

Best cold brew in a hundred mile radius! I come out of my way to get it! Staff is fun and always greats you with a smile! I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for great coffee, food, or a warm environment! read more

I came into the cafe early last week for the first time after hearing how great this business was but I do not understand the rave reviews. While the design was extremely modern and appealing, the customer service was terrible. The woman who appeared to be the owner was extremely rude with minimal eye contact or conversation while I ordered my food/coffee. I witnessed her and her male counterpart talking very negatively and raising there voices in regard to an employee they recently fired. Lastly, which is what fully bothered me was my witnessing of the employees making a smoothie and using their bare hands to add ingredients. Extremely unsanitary. I definitely do not recommend this establishment to anyone, especially if you're in a hurry. read more

Cedarhurst is by far the best coffee shop in New Haven. The breakfast menu is wonderful. The house baked tea breads are delicious...Double Chocolate Banana bread and lemon blueberry are 2 of my favorites. The tuna salad plate and tuna melt are mouth watering. The staff is friendly. Tom and Terry,the owners are so friendly and kind. They make everyone feel like family. Being per friendly is another plus,which gets customers chatting and comparing pet stories. Every friend I have brought here has been back. Try Cedarhurst once and you will become a repeat customer. read more

I don't get the rave reviews. The space is cool, if darkish and music could add something warmer to the place. And the coffee was good. But a tip: if someone asks you how the waffles are and you're a breakfast place, don't say "your average waffle." The egg sandwich was boring and on store bought bread. And it was buttered and grilled, which made it needlessly greasy. The avocado toast was better, but the egg was cold. Also the place was cold and people were wearing coats. It was disappointing and I won't be back. read more

My wife and I went to this little cafe during the week. Very comfortable and cozy room. Nice young adult group on their computers. I had the waffles w blueberries and whipped cream. Outstanding and reasonable. read more

Cedarhurst Cafe hits and surpasses expectations on all the buttons: incredibly friendly & attentive staff, excellent coffee (your choice of dark, medium, or light roast), tasty, unique healthy fare (avocado toast, acai bowls, egg sandwiches), beautiful mostly homemade baked goods and sweets (zucchini & chocolate chip bread, Nutella banana Belgian waffles), plenty of seating (at least on a Saturday morning in July), a great vibe with good natural light and comfortable but hip atmosphere, and spacious & clean bathrooms. Hard for me to believe there is a better spot for breakfast or lunch or coffee in town. Thank you, Cedarhurst! read more

New Haven's best cafe, but service is slow. There was just one other order in front of me (for coffee) but my cappuccino took 15 minutes. The whole café had just 5 customers, so it's not like there was a long line. read more

Nice folks, coffee pretty bad though. Why is everything so oversized? When one asks for an Americano they don't want a jug of coffee flavored water, they want something that feels like there was an espresso machine involved. Size should never trump quality. read more

What a wonderful little shop. Dirty chai was delicious, egg sandwich the same. The best part by far was the service- so incredibly friendly and welcoming! Will definitely be returning. read more

Smooth, delicious, coffee! The egg sandwiches and smoothies were great and the service was friendly and prompt. Really cute place and free wifi; check out this cute, yummy place! read more