I was working nearby and needed to grab lunch before driving back home. As luck would have it, G Cafe Bakery was on my way to the parking garage. The café is bright, airy, and clean. There are quite a number of small tables as well as one very large one. The staff was friendly and greeted me with kind smiles as I made my selection. I ordered the roast beef sandwich and a caramel cinnamon roll. The kitchen crew made my sandwich quickly and I took it on the road. Unfortunately, since I ate while driving, I didn't get a chance to take photos, but they were both delicious! I'd definitely eat here again, given the chance! read more

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The drinks & food here are wonderful, I get loaves of fresh baked bread that is excellent. The cheese scone , chocolate cookie, & danish are so good. Good quality beverages, the staff needs to work on their people skills- I am usually treated like I am really annoying them by just ordering something rather than a customer of their bakery. read more

3.5 / 5.0 - I've dined here a couple of times for breakfast / brunch. They have a spacious indoor dining area, as well as some tables outside, for a nice day out. It's counter service and they will call you name out once your food is ready. Especially for the price, the avocado toast has very little avocado on it and the croissant didn't taste very fresh. I'll have to try some other items on the menu. read more

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First time here. Easy parking in the front of the shop. There's a great selection of baked goods. The staff is very friendly. It will probably be very cozy in the fall. Hope to come back again. read more

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The flavors of the baked goods were great! We had a blueberry croissant and a pistachio croissant which were 4/5 and a cinnamon roll that was a 3/5 The baked goods tasted a little on the older side/ not super fresh but we also came an hour before closing. The coffee was very straight forward options with plain flavors, pumpkin latte and rocket fuel were both 3/5. read more

G Cafe Bakery - Blueberry Pocket , Cinnamon Roll, Pistachio Croissant - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I appreciate and love the consistency at the G Café bakery on Orange Street. From the gentleman at the register to the quality and quantity of fresh food, everything is welcoming and delicious. The ingredients are top quality, and the finished presentation is appetizing and healthy. We had avocado toast with a nice garnish selection of cheese, tomato and greens. One of us ordered poached eggs and the other had scrambled and both were accompanied by a good size serving of bacon. Kudos to the chef as everything was served hot and cooked to perfection. We couldn't leave without also purchasing a cranberry walnut bread and a brownie. This is a well organized, professional establishment with the WOW factor that is a joy to support. Keep up the great work! read more

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they're not many places i feel like i would give five stars but this place deserves six! wow - as soon you walk in you, you're greeted with such a welcoming energy from the staff. they offer so many pastries, baked good, fresh bread, and have an entire breakfast/lunch menu! it was so hard to not spend my entire bank account here but all the options looked incredible. i ended up getting a vanilla raspberry matcha while deciding what to get and thjs drink hit the spot! it was so smooth and silky and the flavors came through so nicely, i wish i had got the bigger size cup! i ended up purchasing their "fitness" multi grain bread which is outstanding. the hazelnut filled croissant cube was not only visually stunning, but tasted as good as it looks. definitely check this place out! read more

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ORIGIN: Christian Fedora and Andrea Corazzini opened their first cafe in Branford, expanding to several locations since, including this one in New Haven. LOCATION: This cafe is located in downtown New Haven in the ground floor of the historic Palladium Building, with a quiet outdoor courtyard that is perfect on warm days. CONCEPT: G Cafe brings European baked goods to Connecticut, as well as well-executed versions of American classics, such as brownies and cronuts. EXPERIENCE: G Cafe is the kind of bakery for which you feel compelled to return to try all it offers. TIPS: Olive bread is available on Saturdays and can't be missed. German Stollen is prepared and wrapped in paper and ribbons in December... perfect holiday house gift. read more

G Cafe Bakery - One of the creative croissant iterations -- does this not sound like a heavenly combination? - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I'm pretty much obsessed with G cafe and this Orange Street location is hands down my favorite one! The ambiance is so nice here and the staff members are always so friendly and warm. This location is pretty spacious with plenty of table tops and high top counter space to get work done or grab a bite with friends. I also love all the plants and decor at this location. It gives the place such a fun feel that goes perfectly well with the overall atmosphere. It's such a cute place to visit and conveniently located right in downtown New Haven. The pastries are delicious at all the G Cafe locations, but I recently tried the pumpkin bread muffin at this location and it was moist, flavorful and so so good! I got the muffin toasted and it was truly such a treat! It made getting work done a little more enjoyable. read more

G Cafe Bakery - Pumpkin muffin - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Back for delicious start to the day. Great counter service love the decor. Worst part is having to decide what to indulge in read more

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This cafe is one of my fav's in New Haven! The owner are lovely, community minded decent people and that is important to me when I am choosing restaurants to support regularly. Great coffee! They keep it fresh all day. My goto Americano with hazelnut syrup and room for cream. I attended a function for a local nonprofit and the freshly baked breads, pastries, and veggie quiche are most of my hard choices! I have tried all of those over time and endorse all! There is a great breakfast and lunch menu. This is a real gem in downtown New Haven! I love that the space has indoor and outdoor seating options! I love that their are enough outlets to encourage getting some work done with a great cup of coffee and a treat. read more

G Cafe Bakery - Their new hazelnut pastry! Oh yeah I going back for one this weekend! - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Food is delicious here! Service is good depending on your ethnicity and who's working. Larger place than on Chapel street.

Had lunch there. Ordered a chicken sandwich and a cup of soup of the day. Neither dishes were satisfactory. Let's start with the good things. First, service was pretty quick even if the restaurant was over half-full. Besides, their bread was amazing; the (whole wheat?) sourdough was so delicious and authentic that I eventually put the stuff in the sandwich onto it lol. Then the disappointment. The chicken sandwich was OKay but they put dressing on it which I opted out. The soup of the day was said to be lentil soup, but somehow it turned out to be black bean soup. Moreover it was too thick, almost baked beans. read more

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Great ambiance, great coffee, great cronut! We stopped by the town to take Amtrak. We happened to find this little local gem. I got an oat milk latte and raspberry cronut. It was a lovely quick breakfast. read more

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Lots of seating area both inside and outside. Unfortunately does not have WiFi. But great spot to meet with a friend or do some reading and disconnect from the internet. Service was great and coffee was delicious. Loved the decor as well read more

G Cafe Bakery - Wall decor - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Perfect cafe to sit for a while and soak in whatever media youre into, I loved sitting down and reading while being able to set aside my phone and charge it while taking advantage of the free wifi! The cold brew coffee is something so simple yet easy to mess up and G café just hits the mark with it so effortlessly; sadly there isn't much connect with the baristas, they weren't really friendly or inviting to talk to and that's where I lose the good feeling for this spot! (Transactions seemed like they were visibly causing them pain lol) Lots of seating! Very crafty drinks! read more

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Great coffee. Today got bacon egg on a brioche. Excellent. They also have amazing pastries and an assortment of fresh breads that look mouthwatering assuming you're a bread junkie, like me. Also had a pastry. Why not? read more

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Nice cafe to stop for breakfast! Some indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside and enjoyed it. Lots of good coffee options and some nice pastries as well. I really liked the feel of the coffee shop, very warm and welcoming. read more

G Cafe Bakery - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

1/1 Ambience; 1/2 Food; 1/1 Service; 1/1 Value The cafe is lively and warm, with a very New England college town charm. The cafe was busy on a weekend morning, but the staff was friendly and kept the line moving quickly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. There is an extensive and impressive selection of pastries and breads. My friend and I shared a pain au chocolate, a slice of the gateau basque, a coffee and hot chocolate. The beverages were fresh and the pain au chocolate was nice and flaky, although there was very little chocolate inside. It was the first time trying gateau Basque for the both of us, so we don't have a point of comparison. It was super dense, the custard had a mild sweetness, and there was a warm aftertaste due to the spices in the pastry. If it wasn't shared between two people, it is unlikely either of us would have finished the slice for breakfast. Overall, this was a nice, filling and satisfying breakfast with quality foods and beverages! read more

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just your miami girl coming by on a college tour! since im here, i might as well try things i never have tried over in miami and omg this zucchini bread was AMAZING! also shout out to the friendly staff! they handled all 40 of us well and the inside is very nicely put together and would be a perfect place to grab a quick something with your friends or have a nice and tasty breakfast :) would totally recommend! read more

G Cafe Bakery - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Best cronut ever!! Great atmosphere! Even the other customers were awesome. Will definitely make this a weekly stop. Got some sliced bread - Josephine? (the whole wheat sour dough) read more

I stop in on Saturdays for a crème croissant and caffe mocha on my way to work. Everyone working there is friendly and knowledgeable. It's a great place and smells so good! read more

This place is very cute and nice near downtown. They have a nice patio which is dog friendly. I got croffin (croissant muffin) filled with vanilla custard and it was delicious. Also their latte was good. Highly recommend for brunch or bakery. read more

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I recently checked off CT Bucket List restaurant G Cafe and Bakery. G has been all over my Instagram Feed with beautiful cronuts, sandwiches, pastries and desserts. After visiting and trying a number of things, I'm a big fan. G is located on a chill section of Orange Street near the federal courthouse in New Haven. The inside highlights include light wood floors and tables, white brick walls, huge windows, and red and cream seats. It was a great place to enjoy food and talk with new friends. The food was great across the board. Over the course of two days, I tried (1) a Cronut, (2) an almond croissant, (3) a bacon, onion and tomato individual sized quiche, (4) an oversized baguette type bread that has a name I missed, and (5) a loaf of dense Vollkorbrot bread. This was my first proper Cronut. It was pleasantly dense and the dark pink glaze tasted like berries. The almond croissant had perfect texture, appearance and flavor. It was definitely one of the better croissants I've had in CT. I air-fried the quiche the day after I bought it, and it was still outstanding. I could really taste the buttered onions. The bread was so good and crusty, that it became the focal point of dinner along with some leftover holiday spreads. The Vollkorbrot bread was the perfect vehicle for an old school hors d'oeuvres. I can't say enough good things about G Cafe. Five Stars read more

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I will never go to this G Cafe ever again. To start we were cut in line and not a single staff member said anything. When we received our drinks my partner asked which one was which and the barista was unbelievably rude by giving a short snippy answer. To top it all off we sat down next to a large group that had taken extra chairs for their party. My partner and I sat down next to each other on the same side of two tables already put together. A staff member asked if he could split out for another group coming in, we said of course and split the tables for the other party. He then ONLY grabbed a chair for the other party leaving my partner standing. We were asked multiple times to move around to accommodate additional people while others were left alone. Mind you, we are people of color and I had a broken wrist. Never. Again. I would give 0 stars if it was an option. Oh and the matcha sucks. read more

my first time trying a square croissant, but it was okay. underwhelming because it tasted like it had been sitting out for quite a bit, but the vibes in cafe were really nice, a lot of seating for both studying and chatter read more

G Cafe Bakery - Hazelnut croissant - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Of all the spots in New Haven I've seen, I have been here enough times that I think I can give a review here. What I will say is that this place is a very busy cafe, so if you plan to eat here, you might be hard-pressed to find a seat unless you are coming the minute this opens. While it's open till 4 each day, their kitchens also close at 2 from what I read once, so keep that in mind too. From what I have seen, service and ambiance are pretty good. Just this morning when I was having breakfast, I watched one employee clean the table top after a trio of girls left and it was something proper. My servers have been nice today and last Sunday when I lunched here, and the music they play is pretty good (although I do wish Shazam worked here so I knew what they were playing half the damn time). Now for their food options. I will start off by saying their coffee is pretty good. Don't matter if you get the Rocket Fuel or their Mocha. You won't be disappointed there. Also, they do good with brunch. I had a grilled cheese here last Sunday that was pretty tasty. If there is one thing I would NOT recommend, it's their French toast, which I had this morning. Now, the fruit that came along with it was good, but the bread that fruit was on you could taste that the egg had not been thoroughly cooked. When you serve me French toast, I prefer NOT to taste the egg if it can be helped, especially when I paying $12.50 plus tax for that alone. BUT you know what's good bread here? Buy a loaf and bring it home with you! I got a loaf of their Jewish Rye, and while I admit I should have asked if they could slice the bread, I'm actually thankful I didn't and just sliced it myself this afternoon when I got home. A sizable crumb fell off as it was my first time slicing bread in my almost 33 years alive, and I got to try it. BEST BREAD EVER! While the French Toast did cost you a star, I will definitely order bread from you again and SOON! read more

Recommend all bakery products! Sandwiches are great too. Have visited all locations (i think) and enjoy them all.

I love the blueberry squares and the relaxed atmosphere. Parking an be a problem so get there early.

G Cafe is my go to for coffee and breakfast on my way into work, and it's great to sit and eat at on a day off. The fresh bakery items are amazing- from the sandwiches to the sweets it's all super good. My favorite is the everything croissant- either by it's self or as a sandwich. A super unique item as I haven't seen that kind of croissant anywhere else in the area. There's a wide selection of really good drinks as well. read more

G Cafe Bakery - BLT Sandwich on Multi Grain Croissant - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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The food was delicious! I got the yogurt parfait, a cronut, and tried some of the avocado toast, I would highly recommend. The portions were big. The coffee and matcha were fresh. The customer service was friendly and patient. The cafe was clean with an upscale aesthetic, perfect for catching up on some reading/work, or meeting up with a friend. read more

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pragel! nice solid harder shell, thinner bagel overall. got the egg and cheese inside. pastries were ok, gateau basque was thick and felt a little display-case-y, probably a bit too much for one sitting. more than food though--ambiance is so lovely. Decor somehow keeps it feeling classy but also vintage but also cozy. Come when the weather is nice and sit outside in their little courtyard, or grab a coffee chat/work away in their airy, spacious, high-ceilinged space inside. read more

Great great great breakfast/brunch/lunch spot! They were a little overwhelmed and understaffed but everyone working was so nice! They messed up and brought me the wrong sandwich and let me keep both when they brought out the right one. Both were delicious! read more

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The ol' G IS SOOOOOO good and yet its off the menu! Give it a try today! It's got that perfect not spicy chili kick that is very addicting. Also the latte was solid and the vibe is very work or conversation friendly. read more

G Cafe Bakery - The ol' G - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I love this place!! I go to the one in Branford typically, but both have same quality of food/ service. I thought it was weird that they didn't have bagels at first, but once I tried their "pragel" I was hooked. Coffee is excellent, and every single breakfast item i've tried is just so good. Their lox & salmon with scallion cream cheese is a MUST. The service is always good & it's a nice take out Sunday morning breakfast spot. read more

G Cafe Bakery - lox & cream cheese on a Everything Pragel - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Restaurants inside Luxent Hotel. Very nice ambiance. Clean and the food was delicious. Nea was very nice. read more

I went to this bakery today with a friend! I ordered a seasonal latte (gingerbread flavored) and a blueberry muffin. I was pleased with both items, as well as the service that was provided! This place has gorgeous aesthetics. I can't wait to come back again. read more

G Cafe Bakery - Blueberry Muffin and Seasonal Latte - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Still one of my favourite places in NHV!! They also have a new location on Chapel and Park that is smaller with less seating but still has their amazing pastries and baked goods read more

G Cafe Bakery - instagram @jegirlanitaeats - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I loved the number of options on the menu! All of the baked goods looked so good in the case and I just wanted to order everything. We ordered the lox pragel and brioche French toast, which came out to about ~$20. Lox Pragel: I've never had a pretzel bagel before and it definitely was worth the experience. It tasted almost like a scooped out, extremely toasted bagel if that makes sense. There was a decent amount of lox on it and overall, a solid choice! Brioche French toast: I'm still not really sure how I feel about this. The toast was quite soggy and mushy, and super sweet. There was also mold on the raspberries. I don't think this was worth trying to be honest. The atmosphere is very nice! It's definitely quite aesthetic and clean inside. They do limit your time per table so keep that in mind. read more

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Made our way down to new haven this weekend to try out G Cafe for ourselves after it has been recommended by many other foodies on Instagram. We all got some different pastries, mine was the cinnamon roll and it was delicious, just wish it was warmed up a bit! The decor inside is so cozy and is a great place to catch up with friends! - Cassie AKA @eatwithcmg on instsgram read more

G Cafe Bakery - Almond Croissant - Cafes Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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