Hyatus Guidebook: Our Favorite Spots and Hidden Gems

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Hyatus Guidebook: Our Favorite Spots and Hidden Gems

Our Favorite Bakeries and Cafes

This smoothie bowl spot serves up delicious smoothie bowls, juices, and baked goods. The location is really perfect, less than a block from your apartment and next door to the equally as delicious Blue State Coffee.
SoBol
320 Congress Avenue
This smoothie bowl spot serves up delicious smoothie bowls, juices, and baked goods. The location is really perfect, less than a block from your apartment and next door to the equally as delicious Blue State Coffee.
Your friendly neighborhood coffee shop. Locally sourced, fresh ingredients are transformed into made to order breakfast staples like, Belgian waffles, handmade bagels, or their classic bacon and egg sandwich. Don't overlook their coffee either which is sustainably sourced and brewed to perfection.
Cedarhurst Cafe
44 Crown St
Your friendly neighborhood coffee shop. Locally sourced, fresh ingredients are transformed into made to order breakfast staples like, Belgian waffles, handmade bagels, or their classic bacon and egg sandwich. Don't overlook their coffee either which is sustainably sourced and brewed to perfection.
The kind of hole in the wall that lets it's home baked, authentic breads speak for themselves. This makes our list because of the mind-blowing Semolina bread. Please note: Cash only!
Lupi-Marchigiano Bakery
169 Washington Ave
The kind of hole in the wall that lets it's home baked, authentic breads speak for themselves. This makes our list because of the mind-blowing Semolina bread. Please note: Cash only!

Food scene

Incredible sea food entrees like scallops and tasty small plates. Perfect cozy and romantic spot for cocktails too. If you are looking to spend a bit more, you will definitely get your money's worth at ZINC
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ZINC New Haven
964 Chapel St
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Incredible sea food entrees like scallops and tasty small plates. Perfect cozy and romantic spot for cocktails too. If you are looking to spend a bit more, you will definitely get your money's worth at ZINC
Above and beyond your average ramen spot. We're talking great music, awesome vibe, personalized services, and of course -- out-of-this-world ramen!!! If you are feeling for more than just noodles, try a drink at the full bar or try one of their other delicious menu items like scrumptious recommended spicy chicken wings!
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Mecha Noodle Bar
116 Washington St
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Above and beyond your average ramen spot. We're talking great music, awesome vibe, personalized services, and of course -- out-of-this-world ramen!!! If you are feeling for more than just noodles, try a drink at the full bar or try one of their other delicious menu items like scrumptious recommended spicy chicken wings!
This is a family run, owned, and operated restaurant and it shows! The family is so welcoming and kind to every guest, and the food is affordable, authentic Italian fare. Hyatus recommends the warm bread while you wait on the tasty meatballs.
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Skappo Italian Wine Bar
59 Crown Street
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This is a family run, owned, and operated restaurant and it shows! The family is so welcoming and kind to every guest, and the food is affordable, authentic Italian fare. Hyatus recommends the warm bread while you wait on the tasty meatballs.
No list of New Haven food spots is complete without the venerable Louis’ Lunch, the self-proclaimed home of America’s first hamburger. The burger is served on toast and it is what it is - that is to say - it's the ultimate classic burger. To some it is a piece of history. To others, a patty made out of heaven sandwiched between two pieces of pure delight. Still to many it is a classic old burger on toast. Whatever it may be to you, you will never know unless you check it out for your self!
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Louis' Lunch
261 Crown St
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No list of New Haven food spots is complete without the venerable Louis’ Lunch, the self-proclaimed home of America’s first hamburger. The burger is served on toast and it is what it is - that is to say - it's the ultimate classic burger. To some it is a piece of history. To others, a patty made out of heaven sandwiched between two pieces of pure delight. Still to many it is a classic old burger on toast. Whatever it may be to you, you will never know unless you check it out for your self!
One of the most stylish and elegant restaurants in New Haven, the Union League Cafe justifies its higher price tags with food that is thoughtfully laid out and carefully prepared. Our guests have absolutely raved about the roast rack of lamb and classic French duck confit. Union League is perfect for a romantic date, a celebratory dinner with family or friends, or a foodie looking for delicious French cuisine.
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Union League Cafe
1032 Chapel Street
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One of the most stylish and elegant restaurants in New Haven, the Union League Cafe justifies its higher price tags with food that is thoughtfully laid out and carefully prepared. Our guests have absolutely raved about the roast rack of lamb and classic French duck confit. Union League is perfect for a romantic date, a celebratory dinner with family or friends, or a foodie looking for delicious French cuisine.
Heading out to pickup some vegan dinner often entails spending sky-high prices at an expensive dine-in restaurant. But what if you want delicious vegan food you can just pick up and takeout at affordable prices? Ninth square serves up mouth watering vegan takes on Caribbean classics such as Ginger Chicken, BBQ Drumsticks, or Hyatus' favorite, Jerk Tofu. These proteins can be paired with a choice of delicious sides, including our two favorites, Ackee or curried chickpeas. Ninth is a casual spot not meant for romantic dates. But if you are hungry, you can get an overflowing plate of 3 vegan proteins and 4 sides all for just 12.99. Your tastebuds will thank you.
Ninth Square Market Too Caribbean Style
89 George St
Heading out to pickup some vegan dinner often entails spending sky-high prices at an expensive dine-in restaurant. But what if you want delicious vegan food you can just pick up and takeout at affordable prices? Ninth square serves up mouth watering vegan takes on Caribbean classics such as Ginger Chicken, BBQ Drumsticks, or Hyatus' favorite, Jerk Tofu. These proteins can be paired with a choice of delicious sides, including our two favorites, Ackee or curried chickpeas. Ninth is a casual spot not meant for romantic dates. But if you are hungry, you can get an overflowing plate of 3 vegan proteins and 4 sides all for just 12.99. Your tastebuds will thank you.
Pacfico is known for their excellent service- expect to be treated like family! The dinner menu has an assortment of small plates -we love the flavorful shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo); for something light, the cranberry salad with a light vinaigrette is incredible; for your main, I would recommend the shredded duck or salmon tartar. And finally, for something to share, the guacamole also gets rave reviews. If you are looking for a Sunday brunch, a drink (open to 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM on weekends), or a delicious dinner date, this is the place to go.
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Pacifico
220 College St
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Pacfico is known for their excellent service- expect to be treated like family! The dinner menu has an assortment of small plates -we love the flavorful shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo); for something light, the cranberry salad with a light vinaigrette is incredible; for your main, I would recommend the shredded duck or salmon tartar. And finally, for something to share, the guacamole also gets rave reviews. If you are looking for a Sunday brunch, a drink (open to 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM on weekends), or a delicious dinner date, this is the place to go.
"Tai Chi Bubble Tea is way more than drinks. They have these Poke boxes that are really delicious - you can even choose your own toppings and it's 12.99. Very friendly counter service for takeout but cute eat-in. It's a lunch place more than dinner really." - that is the glowing recommendation from one of our own guests and they are definitely not lying..... Tai Chi Bubble tea in New Haven has rave reviews online as well with reviewers highlighting everything from the "Amazing Yellow Noodle Ramen" to the Poke to the "Excellent service every time". You can't go wrong with believing the hype about Tai Chi Bubble Team it's actually that good :)
Taichi Bubble Tea - New Haven
"Tai Chi Bubble Tea is way more than drinks. They have these Poke boxes that are really delicious - you can even choose your own toppings and it's 12.99. Very friendly counter service for takeout but cute eat-in. It's a lunch place more than dinner really." - that is the glowing recommendation from one of our own guests and they are definitely not lying..... Tai Chi Bubble tea in New Haven has rave reviews online as well with reviewers highlighting everything from the "Amazing Yellow Noodle Ramen" to the Poke to the "Excellent service every time". You can't go wrong with believing the hype about Tai Chi Bubble Team it's actually that good :)

Pizza

If you are visiting New Haven you might already know that New Haven elevates pizza to the next level. Sally's is a cornerstone in New Haven's pizza lore. Every pie is hand made and baked in their famous coal fired ovens. The pizza is thin crusted, large, and slightly charred. If you are in the mood for something simple, go with the delicious plain mozzarella pie. For something a bit different, try their famous White Potato. Be aware of the wait. Especially on weekends, expect to wait an hour. But the pizza is worth it. Notable fans include Frank Sinatra, Al Gore, Kathleen Turner, Don Rickles, Jimmy Durante and Gary Trudeau.
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Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster St
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If you are visiting New Haven you might already know that New Haven elevates pizza to the next level. Sally's is a cornerstone in New Haven's pizza lore. Every pie is hand made and baked in their famous coal fired ovens. The pizza is thin crusted, large, and slightly charred. If you are in the mood for something simple, go with the delicious plain mozzarella pie. For something a bit different, try their famous White Potato. Be aware of the wait. Especially on weekends, expect to wait an hour. But the pizza is worth it. Notable fans include Frank Sinatra, Al Gore, Kathleen Turner, Don Rickles, Jimmy Durante and Gary Trudeau.
Long considered a top 5 if not the number 1 pizzeria in the country, Frank Pepe's Pizzeria is a must visit. Unsurprisingly, Hyatus recommends the White Clam Pizza. Invented at Franke Pepe's (they also invented their coal-fired pizza ovens which are still in use today), the white clam pizza is made with fresh clams, garlic, cheese, olive oil, and is just absolutely delicious.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster St
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Long considered a top 5 if not the number 1 pizzeria in the country, Frank Pepe's Pizzeria is a must visit. Unsurprisingly, Hyatus recommends the White Clam Pizza. Invented at Franke Pepe's (they also invented their coal-fired pizza ovens which are still in use today), the white clam pizza is made with fresh clams, garlic, cheese, olive oil, and is just absolutely delicious.
A bit further up from downtown but well worth the drive! Along with Sally's and Pepe, Modern is one of the top 3 Apizza spots that have made New Haven renowned for its pizza. Enjoy delicious brick-oven, thin-crust pizzas in a simple but clean spot. The Hyatus favorite is their specialty Italian Bomb Pizza. But if you are feeling for something a bit less complex, go with the good old Plain Mozzarella. Clam and fresh tomato is also delicious.
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Modern Apizza
874 State St
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A bit further up from downtown but well worth the drive! Along with Sally's and Pepe, Modern is one of the top 3 Apizza spots that have made New Haven renowned for its pizza. Enjoy delicious brick-oven, thin-crust pizzas in a simple but clean spot. The Hyatus favorite is their specialty Italian Bomb Pizza. But if you are feeling for something a bit less complex, go with the good old Plain Mozzarella. Clam and fresh tomato is also delicious.

Nightlife

Fantastic live music (hip hop, jazz, rock) and great drink prices. Hyatus doesn't recommend the food but if you eat beforehand, you'll enjoy the vibe, sound, and draft beer.
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Cafe Nine
250 State St
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Fantastic live music (hip hop, jazz, rock) and great drink prices. Hyatus doesn't recommend the food but if you eat beforehand, you'll enjoy the vibe, sound, and draft beer.
Good beer and PacMan. What else do you need for a fun night out. The beer selection is large, small bites are what you would expect at a barcade, and the staff is very friendly. Overall, a major go for a group of friends or a fun date.
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Barcade
56 Orange St
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Good beer and PacMan. What else do you need for a fun night out. The beer selection is large, small bites are what you would expect at a barcade, and the staff is very friendly. Overall, a major go for a group of friends or a fun date.
The OWL Shop is quintessential New Haven. The historic cigar bar has been around since prohibition, serving a wide selection of cigars, whiskey, cocktails, cognac, and bourbon. It can get loud at night but during the day it is the perfect place for a meeting or an upscale place to catch-up with an old Yale friend. The Shop is ventilated well so if too much smoke normally bothers you, you still might want to give this spot a try.
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The Owl Shop
268 College St
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The OWL Shop is quintessential New Haven. The historic cigar bar has been around since prohibition, serving a wide selection of cigars, whiskey, cocktails, cognac, and bourbon. It can get loud at night but during the day it is the perfect place for a meeting or an upscale place to catch-up with an old Yale friend. The Shop is ventilated well so if too much smoke normally bothers you, you still might want to give this spot a try.
All things considered, this might be your favorite place to dance, eat, and drink in New Haven. The vibe is lit, the pizza is scrumptious, the beer selection is fantastic, and the prices are great. Looking to recreated that college night out magic for the reunion or just looking to dance the night away with some friends? BAR is the place to go!
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BAR
254 Crown St
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All things considered, this might be your favorite place to dance, eat, and drink in New Haven. The vibe is lit, the pizza is scrumptious, the beer selection is fantastic, and the prices are great. Looking to recreated that college night out magic for the reunion or just looking to dance the night away with some friends? BAR is the place to go!

Recommended Grocery stores / supermarkets

Lots of high quality groceries and produce to choose from. Great options for vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans, gluten free, organic... you get the point!
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Elm City Market
777 Chapel St
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Lots of high quality groceries and produce to choose from. Great options for vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans, gluten free, organic... you get the point!
We hate to say it, but sometimes the local grocery doesn't have that brand you like at the price you can afford. If they don't, try Stop & Shop. They have a huge selection of groceries at affordable prices.
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Stop & Shop
150 Whalley Ave
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We hate to say it, but sometimes the local grocery doesn't have that brand you like at the price you can afford. If they don't, try Stop & Shop. They have a huge selection of groceries at affordable prices.
Your Hyatus has a fully-equipped modern kitchen. Now is the time to make use of it! Their is so much at this local gem: The freshest meats and fish along with a wide variety of produce, packaged foods and daily essentials. Load up your cart and make that homemade dinner all your friends at ordinary hotels can only dream of.
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Ferraro's Market
664 Grand Ave
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Your Hyatus has a fully-equipped modern kitchen. Now is the time to make use of it! Their is so much at this local gem: The freshest meats and fish along with a wide variety of produce, packaged foods and daily essentials. Load up your cart and make that homemade dinner all your friends at ordinary hotels can only dream of.

Arts and Theater

Thanks to a rich history and a world-renowned university, New Haven boasts of a wide-range of museums and theaters, from the small and local to the large and famous.
Lovely area and perfect to escape the winter weather of summer heat with a nice film from their always-fantastic selection. Check it out for movies and vibes that are different than your average movie theater.
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Bow Tie Cinemas
86 Temple St
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Lovely area and perfect to escape the winter weather of summer heat with a nice film from their always-fantastic selection. Check it out for movies and vibes that are different than your average movie theater.
Performance arts theater for Yale drama students, the Yale Cabaret is a great place to experience something new, thought provoking, and genuine. Step-in to see a short-form play, order a drink from a friendly graduate student, or try some of the tasty small plates. Hyatus loves to recommend shows that go to support young artists and their development and the Yale Cabaret delivers.
Yale Cabaret
217 Park St
Performance arts theater for Yale drama students, the Yale Cabaret is a great place to experience something new, thought provoking, and genuine. Step-in to see a short-form play, order a drink from a friendly graduate student, or try some of the tasty small plates. Hyatus loves to recommend shows that go to support young artists and their development and the Yale Cabaret delivers.
You just got to New Haven, so don't worry about heading to NYC to see a Broadway show. The Shubert Theater brings Broadway to downtown New Haven with a 1600 person capacity and incredible shows and musicals, all surrounded by breathtaking early 20th century architecture.
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Shubert Theater
247 College St
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You just got to New Haven, so don't worry about heading to NYC to see a Broadway show. The Shubert Theater brings Broadway to downtown New Haven with a 1600 person capacity and incredible shows and musicals, all surrounded by breathtaking early 20th century architecture.
The Yale Center for British Art boasts a massive collection of British art. You probably already heard it has "the largest art collection outside of the U.K." If that is not enough to motivate you to leave the comfort of your cozy suite, you should know that the museum itself is a work of architectural art, and the Yale University Art Gallery is just across the street! Come on - that cozy looking mattress will be waiting for you when you get back!
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Yale Center for British Art
1080 Chapel St
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The Yale Center for British Art boasts a massive collection of British art. You probably already heard it has "the largest art collection outside of the U.K." If that is not enough to motivate you to leave the comfort of your cozy suite, you should know that the museum itself is a work of architectural art, and the Yale University Art Gallery is just across the street! Come on - that cozy looking mattress will be waiting for you when you get back!
The incredible collections at the Yale University Gallery are a must see for anyone visiting New Haven. The range of styles and eras represented will satisfy the most diverse groups. Works include paintings and sculptures from Joan Miró, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso and Mark Rothko. As a small bonus, admission is free!
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Yale University Art Gallery
1111 Chapel St
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The incredible collections at the Yale University Gallery are a must see for anyone visiting New Haven. The range of styles and eras represented will satisfy the most diverse groups. Works include paintings and sculptures from Joan Miró, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso and Mark Rothko. As a small bonus, admission is free!
See the beautiful architecture at the massive rare book library (one of the largest of its kind in the world). The old and rare books are stacked up to 6 stories high in an awe-inspiring glass covered tower. The exhibits themselves are also one of a kind with items such as an original Gutenberg Bible.
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Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
121 Wall St
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See the beautiful architecture at the massive rare book library (one of the largest of its kind in the world). The old and rare books are stacked up to 6 stories high in an awe-inspiring glass covered tower. The exhibits themselves are also one of a kind with items such as an original Gutenberg Bible.

Music

Cozy small venue with incredible service. A parking garage sits just across the street but it is also just a short 10-minute walk from your suite! Check out the current lineup and you might see your favorite band. Every type of music is represented from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Run DMC to Backstreet Boys. Acoustics are incredible and at only 2000 max-capacity, every seat is a good seat. Hyatus recommends the floor over the balcony, the sound is superb and you can get up close to your favorite stars.
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College Street Music Hall
238 College St
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Cozy small venue with incredible service. A parking garage sits just across the street but it is also just a short 10-minute walk from your suite! Check out the current lineup and you might see your favorite band. Every type of music is represented from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Run DMC to Backstreet Boys. Acoustics are incredible and at only 2000 max-capacity, every seat is a good seat. Hyatus recommends the floor over the balcony, the sound is superb and you can get up close to your favorite stars.