Really cozy vibe, right in the heart of East Rock. I really appreciated the variety of drinks. My friend got an iced matcha with vanilla -- that was sweet but not overly sweet. And I had a really good cold brew with brown sugar syrup. Loved it. Also, the pesto sandwich, so yum. They make it all in-house. The staff was helpful and made some suggestions. I hear they are under new ownership, so it seems to be working! read more

First time visiting. Service was quick, my latte and Paisley's Pesto sandwich were delicious. It was a cozy comfortable spot to catch up with a friend. Wish I lived closer- I'd be there every week. read more

East Rock Coffee - A seasonal latte, paisley's pesto sandwich, yogurt parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The house-made Lavender syrup (in an iced latte) was amazing, and the "Paisley's Pesto" sandwich on house-made sourdough bread was so good I'm daydreaming about it still hours later! The owner, Heather, encompasses all good things, & the shop is located in a beautiful area of town....perfection all around! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Cute little spot! I love the location of this shop, easy to park nearby. I had a pastry, breakfast sandwich and latte. I got my latte with maple cardamom syrup and it was delicious! I love that this business has homemade syrups. The staff is super friendly and transparent in terms of wait time for food. On a busy Thursday morning, two people managed all orders, beverages and food which was impressive with a consistent line of customers. I can't wait to see what homemade syrups they introduce in the fall! read more

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Great coffee and atmosphere! Love coming here on occasion! Recommend this place for a nice quiet coffee experience.

Update: They changed their iced chai and it's not as good as the old one. Overall I give 3.5 stars. Another con is that the prices increased. They do seem to have more pastries and croissants than they used to, which is good. Most of the staff are friendly and professional. I'd still come here, but now I prefer Atticus Market. read more

We stopped into East Rock Coffee for a coffee to go. It is a cute, small shop. You order inside and then you wait for your order outside, and pick it up at the window. The line wasn't too long. We ordered a medium roast drip coffee, so it was ready super fast. It had a great flavor! The prices were fair, and the staff member who took our order was really friendly. Not much more to add, other than I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area! read more

East Rock Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Pleasant staff, small selection allows you to get right to the point.......COFFEE!!! Outdoor seating available, nice neighborhood. IN RESPONSE to owner Heather question: Let me start by saying I pride myself on giving honest reviews and give credit to businesses for effort. I understand a business could be having an off day, with that said I wish you would have messaged me instead of writing on my post....but my fellow YELPERS should know the truth.....if it was not for your kind staff my review would have been "2 STAR "for beverage quality. I am an experienced espresso drinker, I ordered a latte and when I try new places I order a small, to check espresso ratio, in my experience a small is easier to balance if it's not a house specialty...the latte was incredibly small for the price and the taste was bitter and light, I added a DaVinci shot which overpowered the espresso, this should not have happened and made the latte taste terrible. So as you can see I omitted the beverage in my original review to give the benefit of the doubt that it could of just been an off day....however you asked and now you know....latte was terrible. read more

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Surly and dreadful service with mediocre coffee. Plenty of other places in East Rock for great coffee and better service.

A good place for a quick bite or any coffee/tea drink. East Rock is nestled on a street corner in Prospect Hill. You will witness many Yalies pop in and out of here to pick up their online orders. Their food menu is limited to different egg sandwiches and bagels and toast, including two smoked salmon items served on bagel or toast. I had the Works--Smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, and cream cheese on an everything bagel--which was good. The chai tea latte was very good. There are a few tables and chairs set up inside. No restrooms. read more

Wow, mindblowingly rude. Barista ignored me to chat with the patron who walked in after me. I decided to try to kill with kindness, but he didn't even say "you're welcome" when I said thank you. I honestly wish I had recorded the interaction because I felt like it couldn't possibly be happening. I know that when people treat others with such inexplicable unkindness it's generally about them, and I hope the young man working at noon today can access therapy to get the help he needs, but it also kind of sucks as a patron, you know? Yes, the coffee is decent, but the eggs for the breakfast sandwiches are premade and baked goods are abysmal. The chai comes from a box, by the way. Tough look. Maybe I'm too old but I just have a lower tolerance for sanctimonious vibes these days. read more

Cute little coffee shop in New Haven, off Orange Street. Small shop with friendly service and good selection. My iced latte was prepared quickly and was delicious. They have some small outdoor seating opportunities as well as a few seats indoors. read more

East Rock Coffee has the best coffee in New Haven! I get their caramel iced coffee which has never disappointed and isn't terribly overpriced either. The Bacon Egg and Cheese was also good. Though the bacon wasn't crispy, and the bagel was likely store bought, the egg is fresh and works well with the cheddar cheese. I would still order the BEC again, but I'm looking forward to trying it on a croissant next time. The have fun bagel orders, like peanut butter and banana, or a pesto sandwich. Their pastries look fresh and delicious too, including their gluten free options. The workers are kind and the service is quick when ordering drinks. It's a small cafe, with very limited indoor seating but still has great ambiance, carried by the natural lighting and cute sketchbooks for those looking to doodle or leave a note while waiting for their coffee. read more

East Rock Coffee - Bacon Egg and Cheddar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Roasted: this one will be short and sweet. Don't go here. Coffee is horrible. My mocha was undrinkable - it tasted liked watered down hot chocolate like when you put too much water with a Swiss miss packet. They opened a few minutes early which was nice and they have cute outdoor seating but that's about it. Unroasted: love the location of a coffee shop hidden inside a neighborhood. No seats on the inside but a few really nice tables setup outside. Tables outside are not set up for coffee since there is slated. The staff was okay and they did greet. Was happy for the sugar free flavor option that is available. My latte was one of the worst I have ever had. It was way too hot for a latte and the coffee shot was burnt. I couldn't finish my coffee. Shame for such a great location. read more

East Rock Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Solid coffee spot in the area, offering your usual selection of espresso drinks, alternative milks, etc. It is extremely popular on weekends (so many people live nearby), so I highly recommend ordering in advance online if you can. read more

Luke warm drip coffee and rewarded stale breakfast sandwiches. Nice seating area outside but the food and coffee just aren't good.

Love this little gem of a coffee shop!!! Everyone is cool and friendly, the coffee and chai are amazing, and the vibe is comfortable and welcoming. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

This place is small and due to COVID restrictions they allow only one person in the store at a time. No cash, card only (square chip). You can order ahead at orderERC.com and pick up is at the window on the right side of the building next to the parking lot. I had a very solid oat milk iced latte from here, it was smooth and I could taste the cocoa notes from the beans. It was way better than Blue State's, and probably my favorite in East Rock. I wanted to know if the bagels they had were vegan/had no egg, but they did not know. I was told that the bagels here are pretty good, and they have some plant based friendly spreads (hummus, avocado with pickled red onion) and sandwiches that at first glance appear vegan, like the tofu banh mi. They also have fresh whole beans if you want to brew at home and that appear to be in house roasted, not imported from another third wave roaster. I would be weary of ordering from here if I had allergies/dietary restrictions, because they didn't know if certain items were egg free/vegan. If you are in the neighborhood and need some coffee I would stop by. read more

Convenient location in East Rock next to P&M market. There is very limited seating inside, but there is a lot of seating shared with the market. Be prepared to wait if you don't order ahead, their online ordering system is easy to use and I recommend doing that and then heading over if you don't have time to wait. Baristas are really friendly and both hot and iced options are great!! They always say hi even when I am picking up an online order. read more

My favorite New Haven coffee! Service is great, solid breakfast sandwiches, and they're often open when other shops aren't!

Makes perfect espressos like machiato and cortado. Love it! Cozy ambience . Perfect Baristas. read more

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I used to go here when I worked nearby and it was open under a different name. It looks pretty much the same, but I assume the new owner has relaxed the 'no device' policy that was in force a few years ago. This was the perfect spot to meet a friend who happened to be passing through. I had a cappuccino, which was just right and served in a huge mug. My friend had a chai, which she really liked. I ordered the oatmeal and I was surprised when a big bowl showed up with lots of berries on top. I just read about the owner's focus on the community and giving back, which is great. That's just the icing on the cake... or maybe the scone. It was nice to be back in this comfy spot. read more

East Rock Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This place has okay coffee, but that's not a good enough reason to visit. They HAVE NO BATHROOMS lol.... a COFFEE shop w/ seating and allows you to dine in but has NO bathroom in there at all lol... a complete joke also you CANT bring laptops in there.. they have a no laptop policy haha.. DONT COME! Plenty of places in New Haven that are better, even Starbucks lol. The owners sarcastic reply is attached (you can see what you're working with here) read more

East Rock Coffee - Owner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The bagels are standard. There was nothing special about it, literally just any bagel. The price is decently affordable, ranging between $8-10. The lines can get long so the wait can be awhile. read more

My coffee and croissant was not bad, but the Lemonade+Lavender was water with a couple of slices of lemon in it. I could taste the lavender, but I'm not sure I'd call it lemonade. read more

Had a lavender latte today- iced. So phenomenal. So unique. Would definitely come back.

East Rock Coffee has won my vote for fave oat milk latte in New Haven (niche category, I know). This cafe is small, but it is mighty - and delightfully caffeinated. Their espressos genuinely seem lighter than others in flavor but equally potent to give you that morning buzz you're looking for. If your tummy is rumbling, they have pastries and sandwiches that are served on either bread or bagel. These tasty carbs are sourced semi-locally out of New York. All around fair prices! Since the place is small and popular, I wouldn't head there if I was already running late, but if you got a couple minutes to spare to wait on your magical beverage, pop on in, a smiling barista will greet ya. Also ten extra points for the cute latte art! read more

If you like really really good coffee, this is the place to go in New Haven. They have excellent coffee as well as delicious mocha lattes. I did not order food because I was just looking for some caffeine, but the food also looked good. The vibe of the shop is also a reason to come. People are sitting inside and outside talking, reading, and enjoying the day. They are a "no computer zone" to promote conversation and just experiencing the place so that is an added bonus in my opinion. Unplugging and enjoying some excellent coffee is something I strive to do whenever possible. This is my go to coffee shop in New Haven whenever I am in town. read more

East Rock Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The food and coffee are good and are of consistent quality, but the wait can be very long due to the number of online and in-store orders. The staff needs to process and prioritize the orders better, would recommend having 2 baristas at the same time. read more

ERC is everyone's go-to coffee shop in East Rock for a reason. The baristas are friendly, the pastries are fresh and the coffee is always brewing! ERC is one of the cutest little coffee shops I've ever been to - the inside houses only 5 or 6 tables and they have a no laptops policy which I've come to appreciate. There are also a few tables outside (including a large community table) for hot days in the summer and spring. Overall, a great place to meet people or even just to grab your daily morning coffee! read more

East Rock Coffee - Julia sandwich and a latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Small neighborhood coffee shop with friendly and efficient service! Perfect place to stop by and pick up a coffee for the road or seating outside of the market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they only accept card payments. I ordered the iced latte and it was flavorful and strong. Would definitely come by to try their other coffees. read more

THIS is a coffee shop. The coffee is strong, the people are friendly and the food is great. I had the Works: smoked salmon, capers, lemon, & onion on a plain bagel. He handed it to me hot and wrapped in foil. Which reminded me of when my dad made breakfast sandwiches before school when I was younger. (I weep joyous reminiscent thug tears) it was sooooo good. This place just gets it. Simple and good! I asked my friend to come back for dinner I was eyeing the "fat bird" ( turkey & Brie) and the "Fig & pig" prosciutto and chèvre). The menu had so many delightful surprises ( chèvre & Brie's are the cheeses of choice here) for great prices. No wifi, no phones, no laptops. And you will happily comply. You have to come here to unwind and actually talk your neighbors! Such a novel idea! Lol. It's small and they were full but a kind lady offered us seats at her table. That warmed my heart. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this place & the people. This place is Not for the snotty ambitious workaholic types. They go to chain places. Did I mention the food? Simple with high quality ingredients & no egos. Go look at the photos for yourself. read more

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What a great little find! Had the oatmeal with fresh apples and walnuts-- mm mmm! Ridiculously good, I totally over ate. I had intended to get some work done over breakfast, but was informed, in the nicest way possible, that laptops were not allowed in the café but that I should feel free to stay as long as I'd like. So I tucked my computer away and browsed a free copy of the New York Times instead. Much better. Great little coffee shop, I definitely recommend it. read more

East Rock Coffee - Oatmeal with fresh apples and walnuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I work in the area and come to this coffee shop almost everyday (I will go out of my way on my days off). I love everything about this place. If you're a caffeine junkie, or a foodie, or both East Rock Coffee will never disappoint.The food is incredibly fresh and delicious. I've never ordered something from this place that I didn't like. One of their sandwiches made it to my "favorite food ever" list, and I can't seem to go 48 hours without a coffee from here. The service is equally as wonderful as the food/drink. I've never met an employee that wasn't sweet, helpful, and efficient. East Rock is a comfortable community with a lot of small children, and a lot of family dogs. East Rock Coffee always caters to families by providing stickers for kids and water bowls for your pets to rehydrate. Basically, this is the best little neighborhood coffee shop you'll ever go to. P.s Fat Bird: it's a seasonal sandwich, but totally to die for. Go there, order it, you're welcome! :) read more

East Rock Coffee - The fat bird in all its glory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This is a very cute little coffee shop with a variety of pastries and breakfast items! We stopped in for some coffees and a muffin to go. The barista taking my order was friendly and we got our goods quickly! read more

This is a delightful establishment that is great to have a fun conversation or read the newspaper without the disturbance farms of laptops. I also really enjoy the fresh locally picked orchard apples to make the hot cider and the super neighborhoody warmth of the staff here. I ordered a shroom breakfast sandwich (as in mushroom based) with a wonderful NY style bagel. It was served with rustic potatoes and had delightful flavor I like the quaint set up of the place, gives that great community feel! read more

Vegan options and an awesome chai, can't be beat. They have several nut milk options and don't make you use paper straws. They also have the COVID restrictions down pat. read more

On a Sunday afternoon, I visited East Rock Café for coffee and conversation. This quaint shop is quite lovely and offers a very intimate setting, with only a few tables and minimal standing room. As a fan of little coffee shops, I really enjoyed my time here. I ordered a large coffee from the friendly staff and was pleased with the outcome. All in all, I'm a fan of East Rock Café. Recommendations: -I would guess that there is high risk of being without seating at busy times/on busy days. Plan accordingly. Verdict: Will return read more

The next best thing to a coffee shop in Portland is a coffee shop in New Haven run by a bunch of Oregonians. The coffee is good, the food is delicious, and the space itself light and airy. Couldn't ask for anything more. Fair warning, there is no wifi and laptops are not allowed inside the shop. This has been done on purpose, according to the owner, Brendan, in order to promote a sense of community. In his words, "We're not a library, we're a coffee shop." Smart phones are tolerated, but you'll probably get the side-eye from the girl making your sandwich. Bring a book or the Sunday paper, and enjoy a nice cup of coffee without interruption. read more

I can only speak to the Miel latte but it was awesome! I love that they offer oat milk as a dairy alternative.