Had a friend lunch date here and I'd definitely return. I had the chilaquiles and added steak, it was delicious! We also had an order of the beef empanadas with their chimichurri, which was also tasty. I had an Arnold Palmer and my friend had an iced mocha (she said it tasted like chocolate milk, haha). It wasn't busy, but there were only 2 people working. There were other things on the menu I'd like to try in the future! read more

Manjares - Chilaquiles with steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Sweet little spot off the beaten path across from Edgewood Park. We parked to walk to Bella's for brunch, and it looked nice so kept it in mind in case Bella's was too busy. As it turns out, Bella's was packed with people and was stuffy and hot, and the host was scrambling trying to make room for everyone. It just felt uncomfortable, so we decided to leave and return here. It was a beautiful day,so we picked a sunny spot on the deck out front. There is counter service (and table service if you ask, but when they get busy you might be forgotten). Two nice young women were working alone and were a bit overwhelmed once it got busy. Otherwise, the food was delicious (made in house raspberry almond scone, pancake sandwich, and eggs Manjaro with mimosas to drink) and everyone was friendly. Recommend! read more

Manjares - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This is a good spot to grab a coffee and catch up with a friend. It has a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The waitress was very nice. I was disappointed in how long it took our food to arrive, we were the only two customers ordering food, it was very quiet, but I think it took close to a half hour to make two orders of pancakes and then they forgot the eggs. Maybe the cook was on a break when we ordered? The pancakes were just ok, I would recommend ordering a pastry and a coffee instead. read more

Manjares - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Ate at Manjares again with friends on Sept. 2nd. Excellent tapas, seafood paella, and lamb chops. Great atmosphere and nice folks. Good cocktails. Hidden gem. Busy. read more

Manjares - Seafood paella - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Had a really good cheap breakfast! Super nice staff and the vibe was so cute! Def recommend

This is my girlfriends to go place for a brunch as you can sit outdoors and enjoy a great cup of coffee or champagne if you desire and if you're really feeling festive you can have your typical screwdriver or bloody Mary. That's what we love about this place we all get exactly what we and there's always a least 6 of us so to please 6 women you have to be doing something right. The coffee is always delicious as are there desserts. Can't go wrong. So don't miss out give it a try!! read more

Manjares - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Visited my hometown and searched for a coffee spot within walking distance and I'm lad I tried this place out! Their coffee was nice and their food was even better! To top it off you have a great view of Edgewood park form the patio or sidewalk seating! The food was light, well seasoned, and filling! The salad tasted very fresh, and the chicken and rice was savory and delicious! Definitely try the Baked chick burrito then go for a cathartic walk in Edgewood park! I will definitely be going again! read more

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Great brakefast cozy neighborhood atmosphere fresh food to die for. Friendly service.

After not having been here for a while, especially during covid, I forgot that this is probably my favorite brunch place in New Haven. I think it's the combination of welcoming ambience, friendly and attentive staff, and latin inspired food, and the selection of drinks and pastries. My friend and I found our own seats by the counter upon entry and were offered coffee immediately. The person behind the counter was very hospitable, anticipating out needs before we could ask him- adding in steamed oat milk when I asked him if they had any, offering lime when we asked for water, waiting until the conversation died down before asking whether we needed to-go boxes. I got the chilaquiles and my friend got the challah bread french toast. Both were delicious! This experience definitely reminds me to go back for more, and to bring my book next time too. Edited: the above review applies to when it's not busy! When it gets busy, you can expect a couple of mistakes here on your order, because they usually only have a few staff working, and it's popular! But they're so nice about it and will be happy to fix anything without issue. read more

Manjares - Chilaquiles and french toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Excellent little coffee shop with pastries and smoothies. Service was quick and he also did a great job of describing and explaining all the goodies available. Yum! read more

Manjares - Smoothie menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

So I stopped by a local restaurant and they were unexpectedly closed, but a manager was there and when I asked where tondo....he said without hesitation "next door". And its good! Simple menu, simple set up. Order and grab a table, or in my case, a window seat and watch the world go by. This is a great local neighborhood, and I feel very comfortable here and WOW! The food was good. I had a simple rice and chicken dish, they called it the naked burrito, deliscous! The side salad simply prepared with avocado and apple and dressing, perfect and I treated myself so an Apricot Danish for dessert...the sweet tooth was so satisfied. I will be back! read more

Manjares - Quiet in here...but the food is good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The food is amazing, the owner is a sweetheart and really professional, they also have a bar and the bartender makes and best margaritas. If you want to relax and chill and have some good food and drinks.. definitely go for it. read more

Manjares - Bar area, with the owner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Ambiance: Fun - casual Service: great Food: breakfast is always a hit omelettes, waffles, etc. I had a great dinner of salmon and couscous I've been coming here for years , I had my children's parties here I'm glad they made it through Covid read more

Adorable restaurant , has outside seating right by Edgewood Park. I have eaten there for breakfast and dinner- most recently dinner. Service is great and friendly . Paella , tapas - all excellent and the best empanadas that I have ever had . It really is a hidden gem and you should try it out ! read more

Manjares was an absolutely delightful discovery after a Saturday yoga class. My friends and I gave a big ol' NOPE to the two spots down the street sporting 1.5 hour waits, and we were thrilled to find Manjares so close by. It's got an excellent breakfast and lunch menu, plus breakfast is served all day! I ordered a breakfast burrito which came absolutely STUFFED with sausage, cheese, black beans, rice, scrambled eggs, cilantro, tomato, pepper and onion. I had to take half of it home it was so enormous. I also enjoyed a pastry - sort of like a cheese danish, and it was exceptional! Love the casual counter service - there's also indoor and outdoor seating. A really nice cafe! read more

Manjares - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Subtracting 2 stars because the pastries have been inedible, with a thick density, blandness and off taste, the last 3 times I've been here to grab a croissant or muffin. (Other aspects of the restaurant have also changed a lot during the pandemic years, though I hear there are plans to revamp the service in the very near future) Sad, since a long time back, Manjares used to have some of the best pastries in New Haven. Not sure if they changed their recipe, no longer make them in house, or what... but I won't be coming back here often for breakfast or pastries for a while. read more

Manjares was a fantastic experience!! The staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating and the food was amazing!! I'm not from New Haven and had to find a restaurant to host a reception following the funeral of a family member. Another restaurant recommended Manjares and the owner exceeded my expectations. The room was perfect and well designed for the family to gather together. Everyone loved the food and how we were cared for by the entire staff. read more

Oh Bella's how y'all got competition, I THOUGHT Bella's took the win on brunch but this adorable little restaurant less then a block away with their comfy vibe was mint. As soon as I walked in and saw the half empty pastry window and the stand with macaroons I was in pre diabetic heaven, the food clearly has to be fire. We had a Greek omelet, a naked chicken burrito, vanilla latte, macaroons and a Snapple (lol) the people including customers are just so friendly and the adorable lady in the front is so warm and inviting she even zaps all the wasps out like a OG so keep people like me from getting a stroke. I will TOTALLY be back I enjoyed every bit of it there. 10 thumbs up y'all. read more

Manjares - Greek omelet, naked chicken burrito & vanilla latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Manjares has recently "reopened" for dinner (check days/times). The margarita and mojito were delicious. The guacamole was excellent! Dinners were great. Charming atmosphere. We'll be back!! read more

Manjares is everything I look for in a cafe. I love that there's space to sit alone and work or to meet with friends. There's also plenty of sunlight and a view of the park. I usually order the ham burrito. It can take a while to come out when they're busy, but it comes out fresh and hot! So worth it. And it's a big portion too so I usually eat half and save the rest for later. The staff here is really nice too and connected to the local community. Huge plus. read more

they have one of the best chais in the city. places to sit inside and outside. the only thing is you need cash less than $10. vegetarian sammies too! read more

Manjares - iced chai mwah - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I came here one morning with the intention of originally taking my friends to the famous Bella's. When we found out there was a 45 minute wait time, we came here instead. And, boy, did we make the right choice. It's a small place, but it definitely has a community feel to it. The restaurant was being run by only 3 people that morning (one in the kitchen, one taking orders, and one making drinks) so it was a bit slow service, but they were very kind and apologetic. Pretty standard breakfast/brunch foods (I had the Paglia Pancake Breakfast Sandwich), but it's really the great Latino/Caribbean community vibe that stands out. Also, the pastries are delicious! (There's a croissant with passionfruit filling that's particularly tasty) read more

Manjares - Paglia Pancake Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Manjares was such an unexpected, delightful breakfast place! It's a unique cafe that specializes in both Spanish and American breakfast/lunch options. They're actually expanding into the storefront next door! I came here with a friend on a weekday morning, and even at 8 am there were a handful of people inside working on laptops or having conversations. The cashier was a wonderfully sweet lady who took our orders and then told us to sit wherever. It's a cozy yet spacious place with mixed chairs and a variety of different paintings. Breakfast is served all-day. I ordered the Manjares eggs, which come with two eggs of any style with a Caribbean complement of yucca, plantains, and a corn arepa. My friend ordered the smoked salmon omelette. I really enjoyed my dish, especially since I've never had this unique combination for breakfast before! The poached eggs were soft-boiled and lightly salted (a lot of brunch spots don't do this). The plantains aren't the typical sweet, fried types. They're much more savory with an almost nutty aroma. The yucca (a root vegetable also known as cassava) resembles a large Asian taro or a stringier-version of a potato, but it could've been seasoned better. The corn arepa was perfectly alright, but I'm more biased towards Rubamba's version. It's a very carb-filled breakfast, but they also serve pickled onions that cut through the heavy feeling. Overall, I'd say food would be a 3/5. I'm rounding this up to a 4/5 because I loved the atmosphere and service of Manjares. Even though service could have been a bit faster, the environment of the restaurant was very calm and relaxed with morning music in the background. It definitely helped me be more awake and optimistic for the day, and that's hard to find in most restaurants! read more

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I feel bad leaving this review because it's a local establishment, near my home, and it's really cute, but the food just wasn't good. Our coffee tasted over-brewed, the sandwich I ordered was dry and flavorless, my boyfriend's breakfast burrito had a really off-putting smell, and the empanadas we ordered during happy hour were only half full! I really tried to find the bright side with this one, but it just kept falling short. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon... read more

Food was fresh and delicious. Friendly service. Clean environment. A nice respite from our travels

Oh. My. Gosh. I wish I could give 6 stars. New Haven desperately needed a Peruvian place. You do not want to miss out on this little gem. I came here with my wife because we are always looking for ceviche. I haven't done my "food happy dance" in a long time. The food here makes me do that! We tried the ceviche - one of the best ceviches I have had in a long time (get the medium spice, it's perfect), the scallop tiradito (my favorite - perfectly seasoned and the sauce is amazing), the arroz chaufa (the salmon was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the skin was so crispy), and the anticuchos (the steak was melt in your mouth good). I recommend all of those dishes and can't wait to come back to try the rest! read more

Unsure of the rave reviews...I'm guessing their brunch customers are just those who didn't want to wait in line at the good places nearby. Probably 2.5 stars for food but the place was filthy. Don't have open slotted picnic like tables if you're not gonna clean inside them. Disgusting.... we only didn't leave because we had zero time to eat elsewhere. Next time I will choose Dunkin' ..... on top of the dirty table the bathroom was also gross. The disgusting repurposed (obviously from a flood) vanity from someone's house is weak. Atleast remove the original TP holder !!! Fix the mouse holes above the baseboard (not just steel wool) and for god sakes replace the shoe molding. Literally $200 bucks and 3 hours would make this room acceptable ..... pic to follow. Food was decent. They put enough onions in my omelette to kill a small animal. (Maybe they should have served my omelette in the bathroom to kill the mouse:). The mimosa was terrible?Must be the cheapest syrupppy champagne they had. When to take a bite of my eggs and the entire "omelette" came with it...rubber. 1 piece of toast and 1 strawberry to accompany the "omelette"? To top it off an owner or manager sat down with a customer to talk for about 20 Mins. I heard him say "the kitchen staff has it all under control so I have time to chat"..... it took every ounce of strength for me not to turn to him and yell well that's great the kitchen is covered why don't you clean your effin restaurant. I can only imagine what the kitchen must look like. Never again.... read more

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Casual atmosphere, great brunch spot with classic American faire plus some otherworldly influences. Love that they have a fresh juice bar, I get something when I'm feeling gross. read more

Manjares - Banana pancakes and French toast in the background, side of bacon and fruit. (REAL maple syrup!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Manjares is one of my favorite places to eat. Yes the service can be slow, but the atmosphere is so nice that I don't mind waiting. Pretty much everything I've tasted on the menu has been delicious. "The Works" oatmeal is gigantic, filled to the brim with fruit. I am in love with the salmon omelet, pancakes, sandwiches, Russian salad, and delicious pastries. This would be a nice place to study or curl up with a book if you've got some time to kill in the morning. read more

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Got the papas bravas, coconut shrimp and empanadas; all so delicious, service was amazing, very fun vibes, will be back!!!

The only thing appealing about this place was how the pastries looked in the case. Giving this coffee house two stars , because the service was terrible and we waited 20 minutes for three out of the four coffees we received . We didn't even receive the last coffee after my brother politely reminded them we were missing a latte. The barista just looked at him like she was going to make it , then put the cup down and continue to serve others. The fact she blatantly blew him off , I found extremely disrespectful. We didn't even receive a refund for the missing coffee. You'd be better off at Dunkin' Donuts around the corner. The three coffees we did receive however were okay. With 90% milk and the other 10% coffee, I could make a better and cheaper latte at home. read more

I went for drinks and empanadas last night and I had a great experience. The whiskey sour I ordered was crafted by the gods (eddy) and the veggie empanadas are the best I've ever had. Upon meeting the owner for the first time she greeted me and conversed with me like an old friend. This is exactly the type of establishment I want to patron. I will absolutely be back. read more

This is a wonderful hideaway unlike some of the other spots nearby. Quaint decor, great menu options with plenty of vegetarian options. I enjoyed a coffee while I waited for breakfast. The coffee was nice and strong full of flavor. I helped myself to cream and such at the counter. There are some self serve aspects like clear your own table, but I don't mind that if you're taking care of the important issues like making me breakfast. The place was a little busy on Sunday morning but the ladies kept putting out great looking food steadily. I was very excited to get my omelet filled with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and the swiss that i substituted for Feta. We split a Challah French Toast which was 3 huge pieces, fresh fruit, whipped cream and syrup. Delicous!!!!! Every bite. There was a case of freshly made scones, croissants, and muffins which also looked inviting. I was very happy with my choices and left full and happy! I will definitely return. read more

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I love this place! Drinks, food and service are great. Small business owned by Anita! Good happy hour highly recommend. read more

Manjares - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Went for brunch on a Saturday. Our server was horrible. From what I understand, she is the owner's daughter. She seemed to be more interested in making out with her husband than tending to customers. My friend had to get his own beer as she left it on the counter for ten minutes to sit outside. At one point, our server and her "friend" both went into the back for a few minutes and reappeared... she smirking and he adjusting his pants. I thought I was the only one who saw it but someone else in my party remarked how the waitress looked like she sneaked off to have sex. Gross. I won't be going back. read more

Solid place for breakfast if you don't want to make the long line for Bella's. We were confused at the begining because we didn't know to sit down first or order at the counter...but you order at the counter. I'm a big fan of the Manjares Eggs...that yuca with the onion and garlic mojo is amazing. In other ocassions, I had a couple of their breakfast sandwiches and they were very goof as well. Like I said, good solid breakfast place. read more

Manjares is an OK place to grab a bite to eat, so long as you're not in a hurry. The first time I went here was a Saturday and we waited over 30 minutes for an egg and cheese sandwich. I thought it was because the place was swamped, only to discover that the order had not even been placed. In somewhat of a hurry I finally received a sandwich to go. They did make up for the mistake by refunding our money, which I appreciated, but by that point I was so hungry and in a hurry that I swore Id never return...Well, Ive since gone back and had their soup and sandwich combo, and it was really tasty (and timely). The squash soup was a little odd tasting to me though. Overall, this place is cute, with decent amounts of seating with good views of the park across the street. The food is good. The service is not worth mentioning, except to say that they could afford to employ people who are a little more friendly and enthusiastic about having paying customers in front of them. Ive worked in service before, so heres a tip: SMILE and ask how your customer is doing when they walk up to the cash register. otherwise, they might question giving you their money next time. read more

I really really wanted to love this place. The restaurant itself is cute and cozy with a great location in westville. I ordered a spinach omelet with feta and sundries tomatoes..first bite was good..second bite had..gravel? Whatever it was left me with a bad taste in my mouth. The arepa was good and so was the bread that was served with my omelet. My husband had the Paglia which was a pancake sandwich with bacon egg and cheese served with syrup. The people who worked there were really nice but we stayed longer than we wanted because service was so-so. I really really wanted to like this place maybe I'll try it for dinner one day and hopefully my perception will change. read more

Manjares - Breakfast omelet with arepa and toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Been here twice, and my mom totally loves this place, but here's the deal. The service is all over the place, if there at all. The food, while decent, doesn't take it very far in terms of South American cuisine. There are some nice flairs but overall I'm really unimpressed after waiting for an hour between figuring out whether we had a waitress (not really) which of 5 menus to use (lunch? brunch? a la carte? breakfast) finding out that half of the items on the menu were no longer available, and finally ordering at the counter and waiting 40 minutes for pancakes. All the while, swatting away flies with it being too hot. I could have eaten an hour earlier and far cheaper if we had just gone to the Athenian diner. read more

Family run. Warm and friendly atmosphere. This cafe is not to be missed for brunch. Brunch for 2 with drinks is under $25! Great value! The mocha and dirty chai were on point. The veggies in the omelette were very fresh and delicious. We really enjoyed the French toast too! We will be coming back here!! read more