We were visiting Yale and got hungry for some quick sweet bites. We discovered Sweet Mary's and it…read moredid not disappoint. We tried their Earl grey , green tea, and coffee macarons and they were delicious. We also tried their strawberry cheesecake cupcake which was also amazing. Everything had the right amount of sweetness which pleasantly surprised us. Well decorated bakery and a warm, friendly service!

Food: 9/10 Everything I ordered was great!…read more Service: 9/10 It was quick and efficient. Ambiance: 8/10 It smelled sweet and yummy. No tables or chairs though...more like a grab and go type of place.

An ice cream shop near Yale Old Campus, sourcing dairy products from a local farm that originated…read morein 1868. Peach: A seasonal flavor, my absolute favorite. Late July is peach season, and the sweet aroma of peaches blends beautifully with the natural richness of milk. The first taste is the sweet and sour peach, with fruit pieces bursting like popping boba, followed by a rich and mellow fruity aroma that instantly transports you to an orchard. All of this is built on a rich and natural milk base. Butter Pecan: A spontaneous choice. Overall, it's slightly salty within the milky flavor, with pecan nuts as a topping, making it a rather full-bodied one. Fortunately, it's not too sweet, so it's not cloying, and the slight saltiness adds a nice touch. I thought it was just okay, but my parents loved it. Sweet Cream Chocolate Chip: Apparently their signature flavor. The sweet cream wasn't actually too sweet, but the cream was very rich and fragrant; the real sweetness came from the chocolate chips, which burst in your mouth with every chew, and even just a sample was slightly cloying. The staff were very friendly, proactively offering recommendations and samples. Taking a break with ice cream while strolling around campus and the art gallery is definitely a great experience.

Arethusa Farm Dairy is easily one of the top ice cream spots I have ever tasted in my life. It is…read moresome of the creamiest, smoothest, and most refreshing ice cream I've ever had, without even a hint of artificial taste. According to their story, it's all naturally produced from the milk of their 300 cows housed at Arethusa Farm in Litchfield, CT. The menu is packed with delicious and interesting flavors, and taste-testing is gladly allowed. My daughter got a cup of the mint chip, while I opted for a waffle cone with sweet cream and chocolate. Both were absolutely delicious. The ambiance is that of an upscale ice cream spot. The interior features a bright, clean, and welcoming black-and-white design, with framed photos of their farm cows lining the walls. There is no traditional table seating inside--just two benches and some standing room--so it is mostly an order-to-go setup. It is also conveniently located right around the corner from the Yale University campus, making it a perfect treat to enjoy while walking. The service can be a little on the slow side, but that's likely because they graciously let everyone sample flavors. The employees are incredibly friendly, engaging, and informative about the shop's most popular scoops. An absolute must-visit in New Haven.

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!

Street parking available depending on time of day you arrive. The spot can be easily seen from the…read morestreet. Employees mainly keep to themselves but are super friendly and helpful if you have questions or ask for recommendations. There is plenty of seating inside but a lot of customers grab and go. I've been to the location several times at different times of the day. If you're looking for the most varieties available I would recommend coming and staying around 10am. Since they have to bake and individually wrap many of the items, they typically restock around that time daily. The only thing I wouldn't recommend unless you like hot dogs are the "sausage" options. Fancier named but a tad on the disappointed end. The mushroom onion cheese pastry was delicious!! I love that their drinks aren't overly sweet either.

I had a wonderful first experience at Elena's On Orange the other day. So much so, I'm constantly…read moretrying to find the time to get back for more! 20 minutes after opening on Friday there was already a line and the patio outside was full. The inside is open with some seating, if not a ton. I'd still say above average for an ice cream place. It is very bright and welcoming, nicely decorated. The staff was super friendly and cranked out order after order efficiently. They offer 2 flavors of soft serve: chocolate & vanilla (3 if you count "twist" as its own thing), along with a rotating special flavor. They have lots of gourmet and unique toppings, as well as creative sundaes. I decided to get a small dish of Ube soft serve "Elena's Favorite" style, which is covered in their signature chocolate dip & sprinkled with sea salt. It was by far the greatest soy serve I have ever had. It didn't melt quickly, even with the chocolate dip, was extremely flavorful, and the texture was creamy. It was simply perfect. The chocolate was rich and packed quite the flavor punch itself. I really can't wait to have it again and try other toppings. The homemade brownie and chocolate chip cookie pieces looked amazing! This a special place.

It's been many years since I've been in both Connecticut and New Haven, so after some dinner and…read moresome roaming around time a friend of mine suggested we get some soft serve at Elana's in Orange and I was 100% all in. We got lucky with the size of the line when we arrived but it seems this place tends to have an insanely long line down the street, so prepare to wait a bit. I had maybe a 5-6 minute wait in line and that was more than okay with me, you can't get mad at a place for being successful. Although this place doesn't have an insane selection of soft serve flavours, they do have a solid amount of sundae options, but I was here to try that vanilla and chocolate twist cone. I'm a simple man who loves a simple soft serve and this place didn't let me down. The ice cream was very creamy, had great flavour, and truly hit the spot for soft serve ice cream. Overall, Elana's on Orange is a fantastic spot for soft serve ice cream and somewhere I would absolutely enjoy again in the future. New Haven has a good amount of ice cream, but this place definitely runs the soft serve game.

Everything is always so delicious here! I love trying anything she makes- even if I think I…read morewouldn't like it, I am wrong! Very polite and friendly and would highly recommended!

Excellent chocolate shop even though it's in an industrial area. Owner was working there which is a…read moregood sign. A smallish collection (10 types) of truffles (dark chocolate) when I was there today but excellent taste and presentation. They were out of Oreos when I was there. And they have a few chocolate bars but the flavors and items are on top of the bar. Not a fan though that. Overall excellent flavors and presentation. Will definitely visit again.

We came here after a long study day and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We passed these 2…read morecrepes around like our lives depended on it. It was delicious, we started with the short rib crepe, having low expectations. It went above and beyond. It was so flavorful and pretty filling. The dubai chocolate strawberry crepe had the perfect crunch and sweetness. I would recommend the bigger size, it was perfect to share. There's a few seated tables, the ambiance isn't too fancy, but does the job. Definitely coming back to treat ourselves another time!

Oh what a delicious dessert to end a birthday with! Totally satisfying!…read more We were initially looking for ice cream places but most were closed at 9pm, then we found this place.The ordering was quick but it took half an hour to prepare. Good break to take a short stroll outside while waiting. The store was full with many people waiting, mostly students. One Crêpe can be shared by two medium built people after dinner because it's very filling. The chocolate nut party was a party in my mouth- gelato was good, mouse truffles were great, nuts were sufficient and the Crêpe itself very fresh. The syrup on the gelato was avoidable. Pocky sticks are fun too. Definitely going to be back here to try the savory versions, and I wish they open a store near Hartford.

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

We came here for coffee and this place did not disappoint…read more We got the Americano and while it was dark, the bitterness didn't linger. Staff were friendly and efficient. Nice spacious cafe with lots of students using the space to study.

We really enjoyed our lunch at Choupette. The crêpes were absolutely delicious and the service…read moreexcellent. We will definitely go back and highly recommend the restaurant.

Crepes are AMAZING here. Real buckwheat galettes…read more So 5+ stars for that. Indoors they are nice, but the fans aren't working so on a hot day it was very hot. But if you are looking for a real French crêpe, this is the spot!

This cafe is a lot larger and more beautifully decorated than I expected. It felt like I was…read moretransported and def not in New Haven. I like that you get assigned a table but that you order at the counter and then they bring you your food / clean up your table when you leave. The folks working here were so nice, and the food and drinks we ordered were delicious. I really enjoyed my chai latte, and I also really liked my waffle. I would def recommend this place for brunch!

Had a few hours to spend in New Haven - so glad I spent them at Pistachio Cafe 2!…read more The decor was excellent, with several areas for larger group seating or 2-4 person tables. The staff was very kind and helpful as this was my first visit. You order at the bar and they bring the food right to your table. The waffles themselves were whole wheat and very filling. The cardamom latte was strong, I would opt for cardamom chai next time. It was fun to try something new. I wish I had bought a few pastries to take home, their display case is very tempting. Excellent for families/date night/solo time.

I absolutely love Ashley's with my whole heart. I end up here post midterms/finals without fail…read more Their ice cream is great for celebrating and for crying. I've tried a variety of flavors from coffee Oreo, peanut butter Oreo, Oreo, heath bar, chocolate, peanut butter cup, and I'm sure more. They're all good but I always recommend visitors to try one of their Oreo flavors. The single scoop is pretty generous in my opinion. The toppings scare me though because they're behind a partial glass screen and someone could totally touch it or sneeze on it, especially when crowded There's a few tables and places to sit/stand inside but often, my friends and I find a different place on campus to eat it and hang out.

Pretty yummy. They were friendly too. I got Coconut Candy Bar and enjoyed it. There's lots of good…read moreice cream in New Haven, and this place definitely is one of the best.