Finding a place to park was miserable. I parked in Sally's Apizza small little lot. Despite the…read moresigns thank goodness I did not get towed! Every person we encountered in Ero Cafe was super friendly! I got a Vietnamese Coffee which was good but strong! I also got a cookie butter iced latte. Now that was Yummy! I used the Bischoff cookie on top to eat the whipped cream. The cup was smeared with cookie butter which made my day! For lunch I had a steak panini. The steak was a shaved steak. The cheese pull I wish I would have gotten a picture of. Along with the panini came a unique salad it was well chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, (another veggie or fruit was in there but I could not tell what is was) and a garlic oil. Im not a big veggie person but this salad was delicious. If someone else was driving or nicer weather for a walk I would for sure go back!

The experience was disappointing from start to finish. The staff came across as cold and…read moreunwelcoming, which set a negative tone right away. All of the food arrived cold, and our table was initially given the wrong order. After it had already been handled, the staff took it back and served it to another table, which raised serious concerns about hygiene. My cappuccino was also served cold, and the coffee itself was very acidic and not enjoyable. Instead of making a new one, they poured it into another cup and reheated it with the steaming wand--even though I had already taken a sip. That felt unsanitary and unprofessional. Overall, there were multiple issues that suggest poor food handling practices. I wouldn't return.

4:00 p.m. I arrived and ordered a red eye (drip coffee with a shot of espresso). Staff said they…read moreare out of coffee for the day. After some questioning I learned they are out of drip coffee for the day. Staff said they close at 9:00. This seems so odd because apparently for the next 5 hours they will be a coffee shop without drip coffee. Some readers will recognize that I feel like I'm in the Twilight zone here at motw.

I came here on a Saturday morning and got the graham slam latte($8) with almond milk(+$1) and it…read morewas made in about 10 mins. The interior was nice, lots of seating with medium noise. The drink was super delicious with a good amount of sweet and chocolate taste. The Cold foam was amazing!! And the highlight of it was the coffee itself, it was a Turkish style coffee that tasted different from most traditional shops. It was really smooth while also being a solid caffeine source! Overall a great cafe that I'd easily comeback to! Drink(50%): 9.3 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.2/10

#17 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more A small little hole in the wall, family run coffee shop right in the heart of downtown New Haven. This place is definitely a grab and go coffee shop since there is only 1 bar stool to sit inside and it's so small. Just enough room to walk in and order. They have street parking in front, no lot though. They have all your classic coffee shop drinks including some specialty ideas for a normal price. I got my usual iced vanilla latte and it was really sweet. I honestly would get it again or come here again but glad I tried it!

What a great little gem. A tiny little coffee shop with the friendliest Turkish barista. Stop for…read morecoffee - stay for banter, get a real cup of Turkish coffee or a cappuccino - both are great. Btw, chocolate mini cannoli was also worth the extra calories.

This was some good coffee!…read more This was our first stop off the train from NYC. We needed a pick me up and energy for that infamous food crawl we were about to get into. So thankful it was in the quiet and quaint neighborhood of New Haven. Such a beautiful area. Very close to all the spots I had bookmarked. Cool coffee shop I gotta say. Spacious and clean. Just the actual vibe alone was relaxing. This is one of those locations where you can actually come sit and not be bothered. Few people inside were working on their laptops, some were just conversing with their friends. The barista was super friendly and worked fast. One thing I noticed and was wowed on was they serve wine as well. I mean how cool is that. Felt like I was at France for a minute, where the cafes serve coffee, tea and qwasonts during the day, and cocktails at night. Very chill. Can't thank them enough for how clean the bathroom was as well. All in all great coffee and service.

Order a lavender honey latte to go. I didn't have to wait for it or anything so service was good…read morethere. But I couldn't find parking easily and the latte was just alright. Not a lot of favor and no sweet at all which I thought that was interesting. The server did over to add more honey but I opted out because I was in a rush. They seemed business though. A lot of people inside on a winter day doing work. Maybe try a coffee , but they're no Latte Pedaler, at least to me.

Overrated and disappointing drinks! Spent alot for two drinks and tipped. Both drinks were cold. I…read morehad even ordered mine to be steamed extra hot. When I politely and quietly shared my disappointment they didn't apologize and made excuses. Bathrooms dirty. No paper towels.

Cozy Cafe Vibe with comfy chairs, background music and scented candles Must try their grilled…read morecheese.

I went here for the first time on Saturday. This place had a great variety of different treats with…read moretrays and tounges at the entrance to grab and bring to the counter to purchase. There were packaged items,hot items and cold items as well. I ordered a honey lavender macchiato and it was absolutely delicious. They took my order and then called me when it was ready. It was a little bit loud in there so I didn't head her call my name but it was still hot when I went and checked to see if she called me. That was not her fault. I could have stayed closer. You need a code for the restroom and there is only one single stall. The code is on the bottom of your receipt. I really like that each thing lists ingredients and calories. I love when places do that!

So rude. Came in close to closing for a treat with my…read morefriends. They'd stopped serving drinks and only had macarons and cake slices in the pastry case. Most chairs were up on tables, but a few tables had chairs down and people sat at chairs in the front. When we went up to the register, my friend got excited because they were playing a song she really liked. The employee told her to "calm down" multiple times in a very rude tone. We bought a piece of cake, it was a bit expensive for a small slice ($7.75) but we noticed a student discount with proof of Student ID. One of my friends had her student ID on her so she showed it, my friends also got excited about the discount and we were told to "calm down" again. Then another employee told us that the discount didn't apply to cake or macarons?? Weird. Seems convenient, since those were the only things left in the case. Anyway, we bought the cake at full price, and my friend went to find forks for the group. She asked one of the employees behind the counter and he very rudely said, "Have you tried looking behind you?" So rude. I asked for a plate to make it easier for us to split the cake slice, and the first employee told me they were closed for eating. No mention of that or signs about it before we purchased. We had to leave with our cake and ended up eating it outside on the street. I'm not happy with this place, it looked so cute at first but honestly not even worth the trouble or the money.

I was working nearby and needed to grab lunch before driving back home. As luck would have it, G…read moreCafe 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!

The drinks & food here are wonderful, I get loaves of fresh baked bread that is excellent. The…read morecheese 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.

Ordered my usual sandwich today, and I feel like it keeps getting bigger? In this economy? For $12…read moreI literally got the most monstrous breakfast sandwich. I have no clue how they can afford to add this much bacon to each sandwich. I'm a person for whom a city is made or broken by their breakfast sandwich game, and if Olmo left New Haven I would probably have to move. Keep going here so they can keep putting insane amounts of bacon on each sandwich. The cinnamon raisin cream cheese is also wild.

Awesome. Delicious and the staff is super helpful/friendly. No matter how busy it is it always…read moreseems to take roughly the same amount of time. Tip: Order online from your phone a few minutes before you walk in. Then mention your order to the first person you see - they'll use their handheld to immediately start your order. Otherwise it will get done and put on a shelf to grab. If you order in person, they'll come outside and call your name and hand you your order. Also, I've always found that if I want a table, one always opens up when I'm ready to sit. If you want one, you will get one - just the endless circle of life, dude There are also a few tables around the corner on Whitney. Great place.

Perfect spot for a sweet treat. Large variety of coffee beans, tea and nice selection of cookies…read moreand such. Iced cappuccino was well balanced and delicious!

Willoughby's Coffee & Tea was founded in 1985; they source, roast in small batches, and brew…read morecoffee. There are four locations in CT. This location was on the corner with steep steps; just a note, it's not wheelchair accessible. We were walking by and needed our caffeine fix. A family member also recommended the coffee shop to us, and has been going for years. Inside, there were a few tables to sit at. The customer service was good. I ordered a medium iced latte and it was good. It's a good spot to do some work too on your laptop, if you can find a table. Coffee can be purchased by wholesale too. Overall, a cute coffee shop serving coffee and tea. They're doing something right if they've been around since 1985!

#27 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more A cute, old school, bookstore cafe with lots of seating for studying. If you walk to the left with all the books, there is a hidden study area with 4 seats, outlets, and a view out the window! They have all your typical cafe drinks. Not the best in terms of drinks, but it is affordable and gets the job done. I would come here to study again just for the vibes alone. However, if you're coming for a coffee date or great coffee, perhaps skip. Street parking available

Love the vibes in here. Welcoming, laid back, and lots of windows (great for winter). Coffee and…read morepastries are all affordable and there's a neat selection of books on the shelf. Chai was okay and cookie was a little dry. Good enough but room for improvement. That said, I still really like it here and think the nice atmosphere cancels any negatives. I also think the value is good and the people are nice. Good spot to meet a friend or get work done!