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    The Coffee Pedaler

    4.4 (229 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Anthony P.

    Stopped by for a quick coffee experience. Glad New Haven has a place focusing on quality coffee. I got an oat honey cappuccino which admittedly was good ( thought I've had better). They have a large list of pour overs for you to try and those were pretty tasty. There's a charming outdoor seating space and a patio to do some reading, soak in the sun. It's a quiet area so nothing too rowdy. Lots of little tables inside too so good place to catch up with a friend. The service was super nice. Would come back.

    Açaí Bowl (small)
    John P.

    Great quaint cafe with a very relaxed vibe. The lighting is pleasantly dim, music is played at a volume that's easy to tune out and focus on whatever you want to work on. Definitely a sit down and wind down type of cafe. The one worker is able to handle everything efficiently and is super helpful and laidback. The açaí bowl is definitely one of the best I've had. Perfect blend of the ingredients and it simply tasted great. The chai latte was okay but I think that's my fault bc I asked for an oat alternative for the milk.

    Cold brew
    Jason P.

    A friend, knowing I like to try CT's best coffee spots, recently asked where I planned to visit next. I suggested I thought I had finally hit all of the big ones. As fate would have it, I Yelp-searched coffee shops while I was in New Haven this week. My No. 1 Search Result, which Yelp tailors to the searcher, was not one of the spots that I normally visit. With a 4.5 Star rating and 202 reviews, The Coffee Pedaler ("CP") was my No. 1 result.. People with different coffee and coffee shop preferences may see this differently, but I was a big fan of CP. I don't know the names of all the New Haven neighborhoods, but CP was in the upper State Street area, a few blocks south of the heart of East Rock. CP is a small and clean coffee shop with inside and outside seating, but it's not especially cute. The seating is more functional than cushiony. CP seems to value the quality of the actual coffee, which is what I look for. I normally drink coffee cold and black, and when I brew at home, I often choose bright and fruit forward Ethiopian or Kenyan single origins. CP's black cold brew was a Colombian-based coffee. It had deep, dark chocolate flavor notes, and it was very smooth. It was very well executed, even though it's not my everyday flavor profile. The person who helped seemed knowledgeable about CP's coffee, which is not always the case when I visit new spots. I noted some positive things about CP while I was there. First, CP was selling bags of Tandem coffee beans. Tandem is a highly respected Coffee Roaster from Maine. Second, I saw that CP offers pour overs so you are not limited to whatever one hot coffee they may be serving that day. Not every shop does that. These things reenforce my belief that CP is a shop that prizes the quality of the actual coffee. I can't speak to whether CP makes things like colorful lattes and flavored cold foams. They may, but that didn't seem like what they were going for. If that's what you're looking for, you may want to scan the menu before you arrive. I can't speak to the food, although I did notice bagels in a case. I also noticed several bottles of wine. Based upon my black iced coffee and my experience drinking it at CP, I'm rating The Coffee Pedaler 5 Stars.

    Anne C.

    Small menu with big results. Focus is on small batch and Atticus l so if you are looking for crazy coffee combos or "fake coffee" drinks this is not your place. Stopped by here on the recommendation of some fellow serious coffee drinkers and they did not point me in the wrong direction. Ended up with a cold brew-straight no chaser and it was delicious. Some cold brew with out nitro is so acidic and off putting but this was not the case. Small batch beans DO make a difference. Came on a Thursday and parking was not an issue. Small patio to sit at and some nice other restaurants in the area. Day was nice so I sat outside to watch "life" and there were several people inside getting some work done.

    Flat white

    Very nice staff who are very welcoming and patient in answering questions to new customers. The flat white was delicious and seemed that they used a good coffee source. The best surprise was the lemon olive oil cake as it was freshly baked and moist. I will be back.

    Julio H.

    This place is tucked away and may not attract people but once inside, you get transported. Coffee and wine is served, and people here like to be noticed. Not the staff, they are quiet and busy, non intrusive and content. I got a V60 Guatemalan coffee, and my buddy got a latte. The V60 coffee was really good, I truly enjoy places that use different systems for dripping coffee. Also, this place had several types of grains to choose from. I picked Guatemala, but they had a couple of Ethiopian beans, plus Colombian and Mexican beans. My coffee was excellent, I assume the other beans are excellent as well. This type of place needs to be nurtured. Make sure you visit.

    Cara E.

    The Coffee Pedaler is a really cute spot. We got there right when they opened at 9am, and did not have trouble finding a parking spot on the street. They have a few tables inside and outside for seating. We ended up sitting outside because it was so quiet inside that we felt awkward talking. They offer pour over, as well as your typical coffeehouse drinks. I ordered my go to, a dirty chai, and it was really tasty. My husband ordered a flat white and liked it (but wished he ordered a larger drink). We also shared an everything bagel with cream cheese, which was delicious! The prices feel a little high, and they only offer one size for their drinks. But I would recommend stopping in if you're in the neighborhood!

    Erica T.

    Stopped in for a quick coffee prior to us going to another restaurant. I had the best chai latte of my life. I did add cinnamon and subbed oat milk. It's definitely a great addition to the Yale community. Almost every seat was taken with someone working on some version of a MAC book. There is a parking lot across the street that's $1 for an hour so it's convenient. I really think they should expand. It was a Saturday at 3pm and it was packed like a library before finals. I get it if all of their coffee products are as good as my chi.

    Nischinth S.

    One on the few places where I have seen where you have the choice of coffee or wine available at a counter ready to be poured into a glass. Stumbled upon this place as we were put on a waitlist for a breakfast place around the corner which is rated one of the best in Connecticut. While we waited, we decided to go check this place out. The place looked rustic with a character that is a blend of art and exposed brick that gives it some charm. Overall a good place to hang out either for some coffee or wine before you pop over at a different place for breakfast or dinner.

    Meghana A.

    I like the way the coffee shop looks from the outside more than the inside... it could be a little more cleaner and maintained behind the counter. Their menu has a very basic selection of coffee & tea and a very small selection of quick bites like wood fired bagels, croissants and few more. I had a cortado to go, although the taste was alright it was cold. If you need your morning coffee you just need one no matter what. Nothing to rave, it's just alright.

    Cortado, La Cabra Pour over
    Matthew L.

    We go to a lot of cafes and still haven't found anywhere better than Coffee Pedaler. We've been on a mission to find a better place in CT and this remains as our favorite. The owner is super knowledgeable and is very down to earth and has given us a lot of information on brewing at home.

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    wonderful. Music low and lovely. Not freezing inside. Happened upon when I was looking for a good coffee shop.

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    I liked the spot a lot. Lots of great options to eat from. Some great bowls to try new things. I enjoyed this location a lot.

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