We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome

#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

I normally try to give places the benefit of the doubt, but our experience at The Bees Knees Bistro…read morein Wallingford was honestly very disappointing and upsetting. My family and I arrived while it was raining outside with our young daughters in strollers, expecting to sit down for a meal and get out of the weather. Instead, we were told we could not come in with the strollers and essentially felt unwelcome the moment we walked through the door. As parents of babies who are still too young to sit safely in high chairs on their own, the strollers are not optional for us , they are necessary. We were not being disruptive, rude, or inconsiderate. We were simply trying to have a meal as a family. Rather than attempting to accommodate us or show any understanding, we were left feeling like having children made us an inconvenience. What made the situation even worse was the fact that it was pouring outside. Any level of kindness or flexibility would have gone a long way. Instead, we felt embarrassed, frustrated, and honestly shocked by the lack of compassion and customer service. Families with young children already face enough challenges going out in public, and experiences like this make it even harder. We ended up leaving and taking our business somewhere else that was far more welcoming and understanding toward families. It is disappointing because we were genuinely looking forward to trying this restaurant, but first impressions matter. A restaurant does not need to be "kid-centered" to still treat parents and babies with basic respect and decency. I completely understand that restaurants may have space limitations or policies, but there is a respectful and compassionate way to handle situations like this. Instead, the experience came across as cold and dismissive. There are many restaurants in the area that are happy to accommodate families, and moving forward those are the businesses I will continue to support. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to families with infants or children who still require strollers or extra accommodations. I wont be going back and giving them .you business, nor will I be recommending this place to anyone. Totally rude and discrimination towards those with babies. I did not feel cherished like their website says every guest is. Its sad because this will and im sure does effect their business. I will never give them my business after yesterday. No attempts at accommodating us or evening offering to let us sit outside, lazy staff, but yet there were 3 teenage girls taking names for the wait list. What a joke.

Cute little breakfast & lunch destination on a busy street. Had circle around to find a parking…read morespot....street parking. Was greeted by a very friendly server right on entry. Very busy lot of delicious plates of food being served. I went with a Blueberry Chai, Iced - Chai topped with a blueberry cold foam. To eat I chose the Candied Club it came on toasted sourdough with candied bacon, havarti cheese from Wisconsin, LTO & topped with a garlic tomato spread. It was delicious and stacked it came with a pasta salad- ditalini pasta and chopped veggies. I also grabbed my husband the Chop Shop Burger- house made veggie burger with crispy fried onions, pickled jalapenos, LTO& avocado mango sauce on a grilled brioche roll he said it was really good and filling. All in all an A + experience would definitely recommend.

Great service and delicious quick food! Was really happy that they have gluten free so I had a…read morefabulous turkey club. Will be back!

Love this diner but was disappointed with the prime rib special the meat was tough and the carrots…read morecanned and mashed potatoes were not real The French onion soup was delicious as usual but stay away from the prime rib

Le Jardin Cafe is a Parisian-inspired garden café that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in…read moreFebruary 2023. It was founded by Fabiola "Fabi" Giguere along with her husband Brad and sons Francisco and Jean Pierre. Fabi and Brad both have over 30 years in the business industry: Fabi worked in the commercial cleaning industry and Brad has 20 years of experience as a trained chef. The couple saw a need for French-inspired café in downtown Wallingford, so they acquired a location on North Main Street that had previously been a branch of Wells Fargo Bank. For the new business venture, the family chose the name "Le Jardin" which is French for "The Garden". Their intention is to provide the public a place meant for lingering: where coffee is savored, meals are unhurried and conversation comes naturally. The menu features egg dishes, omelettes, crepes (both sweet and savory), French toast, waffles, French-inspired dishes, tartines, salads & bowls, and a variety of different coffees, mocktails and specialty dishes. Le Jardin shares a space with ACHIQ Designs: Fabi's sister boutique which sells jewelry, clothing, and gifts. My family and I visited Le Jardin Cafe for brunch. We had heard that they had some new autumn-inspired specials and were interested in stopping by. The interior was cozy, charming, and filled with lush greenery, cascading florals, and climbing vines. After looking over the menu, I ordered the "Apple Pie Tarte Crepes" (filled with chopped warm apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream & caramel), my wife ordered the "Bistro Breakfast Bliss" (breakfast potatoes, tomatoes, avocado, greens, tzatziki, one sunny egg), our older son ordered the "Oreo Berries 'n Cream Crepes" (filled with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream & chocolate syrup), and our younger son ordered a "Chocolate Croissant". Everything was delicious! My crepes were full of warm, gooey apples and autumn spices and my wife loved all of the fresh, flavorful ingredients in her breakfast bowl. Our sons loved their dishes too. To wash everything down, my wife had the "Warm Caramel Apple Cider" (warm apple cider w/ caramel & vanilla extract, ground cinnamon) and I had the "Pumpkin Spice Latte" (double shot of espresso, milk, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, whipped cream & cinnamon). The latter was served iced in a real sugar pumpkin! It was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing: the perfect iced coffee for autumn! We had such a wonderful experience at Le Jardin and hope to return in the future!

I came here for lunch and had a fabulous omelette it was called the Parisian. My friend had the…read moreavocado toast with tomato and micro greens. I love the decor as well staff was friendly our girl I think was new . . Definitely recommend it for a place to do work or meet friends for lunch or breakfast. I wish they had a few more sandwich options. But it was very good . Indoor and outdoor seating Enjoy

Parking: average size shared lot with other vendors plus street parking too…read more Decor: personally I loved it, I would say a cross between vintage industrial with calming accents throughout...they even have a cute little outdoor area but I'm an AC guy Staff: very friendly and attentive, even the owner came out for a quick chat. Ask for Nola or Hailey! Food: I just got a crepe to go and it was DELICIOUS!! They had a nice selection of teas too! If you're looking for a snack, drink or place to do some work and are in the area, check them out!

Stopped by Belle Vie Café on a beautiful Saturday morning and sat outside, which made for the…read moreperfect, relaxing breakfast. I ordered the French toast with blueberries, and it did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, fluffy on the inside with just the right amount of crisp on the edges. The blueberry topping was delicious, and the maple syrup tied everything together. I also had a sugar-free caramel latte, and it was so good. It's hard to find a sugar-free latte that actually tastes like caramel, but they nailed it. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Great food, great coffee, and such a cute spot to enjoy a slow Saturday morning.

Great food and coffee! They accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions including Gluten Free…read moreoptions. I tried a honey cinnamon iced latte on this visit and it was delicious! Friendly staff and great service.

Great spot! Ordered takeout and everyone loved their sandwiches. Wife appreciates the gluten-free…read morebread option. I opted for a fall salad which was a nice portion and delicious! Food was ready as promised and service was friendly. Cute spot. Good food. Would definitely eat here again.

We loved it so much that we went back the next day! The owner greeted us and acknowledged that we…read morewere back. He was so excited as were we. This place has it all. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Great service and food. The owner gave us complimentary watermelon slices both days that we were there. The place is clean and very inviting. If we lived in this area, we would be frequent guests.

I was staying in New Haven for one night on a trip from Maine to New Jersey. I found this place on…read moreYelp and came here for breakfast. What a great find! The two young women at the counter were friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding! My spouse and I loved the seating options -- so varied. We chose yoga ball seats at the low counter facing the street. It was really fun to look out on the old fire houses across the street and watch people walking by. But, back to the food -- it's delicious! Bright, fresh, creative. Perfect portion sizes. I highly recommend this gem!

This cafe is a lot larger and more beautifully decorated than I expected. It felt like I was…read moretransported and def not in New Haven. I like that you get assigned a table but that you order at the counter and then they bring you your food / clean up your table when you leave. The folks working here were so nice, and the food and drinks we ordered were delicious. I really enjoyed my chai latte, and I also really liked my waffle. I would def recommend this place for brunch!

Had a few hours to spend in New Haven - so glad I spent them at Pistachio Cafe 2!…read more The decor was excellent, with several areas for larger group seating or 2-4 person tables. The staff was very kind and helpful as this was my first visit. You order at the bar and they bring the food right to your table. The waffles themselves were whole wheat and very filling. The cardamom latte was strong, I would opt for cardamom chai next time. It was fun to try something new. I wish I had bought a few pastries to take home, their display case is very tempting. Excellent for families/date night/solo time.

Great vibes. I came in because I was SEVERELY DEHYDRATED and desperately needed an iced tea. I got…read morethe black current iced tea and IT WAS SPECTACULAR. They actually steep the tea... like sufficiently...so my tea was so flavorful and so delicious. Also the barista was super sweet!

My son and I stopped in here over the Christmas break while we were in New Haven…read more It was cold and the ride from New Jersey was long enough that we wanted to grab a coffee and pastry. Wonderful selection of baklava and similar pastries. We ordered a coffee and I had a specialty coffee and we ordered 3 of the various pastries. It was more than $30. I did not ask the price on the pastries prior to ordering- so that's on me. This has the feel of a local stop and regulars so if you're in the area it's worth checking out.

Asking ourselves why we hadn't been to Haven Beer Company in Hamden sooner! I never realized how…read morebig the space/grounds were, and I'm obsessed with the rooftop. If I were a student at Quinnipiac, this would be my spot! The beer is exclusively brewed and sold on premises, so it was our first time trying it, and we really enjoyed it. Their food menu is huge, and while there's a lot of choices, we have to say they do everything well! Some elevated and international choices too that we weren't expecting, but everything we tried was fantastic, including dessert. That sampler platter is the way to go, and honestly Colten and I could've made a meal out of just that! We will absolutely be back!

I was excited to order the Belgium waffle with house made peach compote and fresh whipped cream…read more The presentation was nice and I was ready to dig in. This is where my food fell short. The peach compote was refrigerator cold but tasty, and my waffle was room temperature. The whipped cream was perfect. I figured out that the waffle was commercially made, not in-house but it should have been served hot. I was shocked that my peaches were cold. I asked if they could be microwaved but they didn't have one. I asked the waitress to pass along my suggestion and took my food to go. Once heated at home, it went down well. The syrup wasn't warm either. Good dish but not missing the correct temperature