Leah's New Haven Guidebook!
Food scene
This delicious Italian market is a must-try for sandwiches, salads, snacks, and gelato!
41 locals recommend
Nica's
603 Orange StThis delicious Italian market is a must-try for sandwiches, salads, snacks, and gelato!
East Rock Coffee
49 Cottage StHip coffee shop with great drinks and pasteries.
One of my favorite coffee shops — a great place to hang out and work, too, with evening entertainment like comedy, slam poetry, and art.
gather
952 State StreetOne of my favorite coffee shops — a great place to hang out and work, too, with evening entertainment like comedy, slam poetry, and art.
Trendy coffee shop and cafe with sandwiches, salads, and specialty foods. Great picnic tables outside.
Atticus Market
771 Orange StreetTrendy coffee shop and cafe with sandwiches, salads, and specialty foods. Great picnic tables outside.
Pantry
2 Mechanic StThe best brunch in the area! Bring cash.
If you're looking for a more upscale dinner or drinks, this is the best place!
10 locals recommend
Tavern on State
969 State StIf you're looking for a more upscale dinner or drinks, this is the best place!
Mezcal
14 Mechanic StTasty Mexican joint with great margaritas
Ward 9
974 State StreetA super fun neighborhood bar with great snacks, too
East Rock Brewing Company
285 Nicoll StSuper fun brewery to hang at
Modern Apizza
874 State StThe BEST New Haven Pizza, in my opinion :)
August
3 Edwards StRomantic wine bar, perfect for date night.
Cave a' Vin
975 State StDelicious wine and food!
Sightseeing
Great park for a hike, checking out the river, or an easy walk in the woods!
103 locals recommend
East Rock Park
41 Cold Spring StGreat park for a hike, checking out the river, or an easy walk in the woods!
Yale University
Check out the Yale campus, tons of gorgeous architecture!
Lighthouse Point Park
2 Lighthouse RdBeautiful coastal area to check out.
Wooster Square Park
Beautiful park in New Haven's Italian neighborhood