I ordered a mushroom-cheese omelette with hash browns and toast. I noticed immediately the "hash browns" were actually a microwaved frozen hash brown, which was disappointing. The bread was toasted but hard and cold. The omelette was the weirdest and grossest part--I think it was a frozen/microwaveable omelette!I've never seen anything like it in my life. I took a bite and the cheese was still frozen! And the mushrooms were rubbery and cold. I asked them to fix it and I swear they just put the entire plate in the microwave. The hash browns and toast were hard as a rock and the omelette was now crispy. So gross, disappointing, and at $25 with tip, a waste of my money. Diner eggs way better (obviously). read more

Cute little eclectic coffee shop on Whalley Ave in New Haven. Easy and plentiful parking across the street. A variety of dessert items including macarons, baklava, cookies, etc. many offerings with a Turkish flair served in a comfortable setting including traditional tables as well as comfy couches & chairs. A nice place to catch up with a friend or loved one. read more

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Food is great! Service is great... Toni and Jay were excellent! I love this place! Music, food & coffee what else do you need! read more

This is the place where we can find the best middle eastern sweets like baklava and Halwa near New Haven. The place seems to be very popular as it's always crowded no matter what time you go. I like their hot drinks (they offer diary free milk) and desserts. The place is decorated quite artistic. During weekends, the wait time can be very long. I see people sitting down and dining there as they offer brunch too, but I never got a chance to try it. The price of the coffee/tea can be comparable to Starbucks (may be more) and the desserts are pricey too. read more

Pistachio Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Went to the Pistachios in Westville yesterday for the first time. Will definitely keep coming back! Not only was the cafe decor very creative with all the repurposed doors, windows and radios but the food was unique and delicious too! The help obviously takes pride in providing good service! read more

Pistachio Cafe - Smoked Salmon Tartine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Been here a few times before for coffees and pastries, which are amazing. Decided to try breakfast here with my wife because Bella's café across the street had a one hour wait and we were in a hurry. Sat down in the main dining room without a wait which was great and ordered our coffees and breakfast. We each ordered an omelette because the menu although packed with selections didn't have very many breakfast options. I ordered a mushroom and cheese omelette my wife ordered the basil feta we both ordered a pistachio latte. Latte was delivered hot and delicious, omelette took :40 so in the meantime, we ordered three pieces of baklava which were delivered frozen. The cheese in the inside of my omelette wasn't melted, it was cold and raw even though the egg was so overcooked and browned that i couldn't eat it all. The hash brown was just a frozen hash brown that was heated up, gross. The bread that was served was just that, bread, not toasted or buttered. This is obviously just a small coffee shop that decided to start doing breakfast with extra space. They should stick with just coffee and pastries. read more

Pistachio Cafe - Cold, mushroom and cheese omelette, frozen, hash, brown, and uncooked bread that isn't buttered. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

What an absolute gem we found. We were actually going to a different spot but ended up here and I am so glad we did. For starters I had a nice cup of cappuccino along with an avocado tartine which was topped of with feta cheese and olive oil. This breakfast tartine was spectacular. It was the perfect size and tasted delicious. My girlfriend had the salmon tartine and she really enjoyed her meal. Both of our meals were served with a side salad which was excellent as well. We also ordered two sunny side eggs as well as an almond croissant which was served with a cinnamon butter. It was sooo good. Bottom line I will definitely come back to this place to try other items. The service was excellent, the waitress was very prompt and took care of all our needs. The restaurant was really nice, once you enter they have a counter with various of desserts and baked goods. You can essentially order there and take out or you can sit in the other area and order from the menu. The restaurant is decorated really nicely with a rustic feel to it. read more

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I've tried a number of times now thinking it was my order. Nope, it's just not good. The pistachio latte is not good. The vanilla latte didn't even taste like a vanilla latte. I would say if you're looking for a coffee spot avoid this one honestly just go to Dunkin. You'll be better off. Service was good though. read more

Went with my daughter. Beautiful cozy place different than regular spots to eat, we enjoyed the ambiance & food the service was very nice too read more

I absolutely love the atmosphere at Pistachio! The aesthetic is so instagrammable and pleasing to the eye. My favorite part about this cafe is all of the yummy treats here! They rotate their pastries and cakes often but my favorite so far his been the chocolate fudge cake. The cake is so moist and rich. I can't wait for them to bring it back. Pistachio is definitely a New Haven staple of mine (despite the steep prices). read more

Pistachio Cafe - Chocolate cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This café is such a cute spot for breakfast or lunch even if you just want dessert and some great drinks. I always get the rose latte. There isn't many places where the ambience is beautiful and the food/ drinks are Just as amazing. This is one of those spots where everything is. I will say sometimes service can be slow but besides that it's worth a trip. Sometimes you want to get out of the house if you work from home or step away from the office this is a spot where you can work at as well read more

Pistachio Cafe - Rose latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I love Pistachio and regularly visit. I love the setting and the ricotta toast and cardamon lattes are to die for .

I have been here a few times and am never disappointed. While my husband and I enjoy their coffee and teas and treats, I finally got to sit and enjoy their food as well. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the aesthetic design is eclectic and pretty. My friends and I enjoyed brunch with some lattes and loved everything we ordered. The two friends I was with both ordered omelettes and were very happy with their meals. I ordered the smoked salmon tartine and was IMMENSELY happy with my choice as well! I honestly can't tell you the last time I had salmon that yummy that wasn't at a high end japanese restaurant. Overall; good food, good drinks, good atmosphere, and good service - we were very happy! read more

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I'm updating my review to reflect that I have now visited Pistachio, whereas previously, my wife had brought me dessert. I heard that Pistachio Cafe is cute. I can confirm that's true now that I've been. It would be a great place to work or hangout. Also, service was very friendly. In terms of items, I have now tried a macaron. It was good, though a bit chewier than some other great macarons I've recently had. The peach flavor was very well executed. I'm upgrading my score in light of the service and atmosphere. Five Stars read more

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This cafe is my favorite! I come here weekly to study, and the staff is always amazing. They're all so nice and hard working, even when the place is packed to the brim they are precise, kind and somehow they always make the lattes look pretty too! They all deserve raises for sure! read more

Pistachio Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Best teas in town! Love the ambiance at Pistachio's! When you first walk in, it seems like a small coffee spot but as you walk to the back of the shop, it opens up to another room tastefully decorated with flowers and well-placed antiques surrounding lounge sofas and bergère chairs. The service is a little lacking at Pistachio's, however. More than once, my order has been completely forgotten, though it's a simple coffee or tea, so I have to go back and remind them, then wait again for my order. Side note: Love the citrus tea so much that now I go to Ahmad.com to get boxes of it! read more

Pistachio Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Absolutely love this cafe, I haven't been to the second location yet but I have tried a variety of things from the first one. Love their turkey croissant and their rose latte. So delicious and perfectly made. I love how their cafe looks inside and the ability to rent out rooms for parties. Also not to mention their food is also halal which is a plus! Their macarons are so tasty and flavourful I love how they switch up their flavors every so often. I have tried their other bakery items as well, a ricotta pistachio cake was so good. I can't wait to try more bakery items as well as their brunch items in the future ! read more

Pistachio Cafe - Pistachio cafe macarons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This location is good too. It has less seating than the other location but I like the ambiance and the design of the place. The staff are nice and the food is delicious. Their cakes are just incredible. read more

This is such a cute little cafe! I got the iced spicy Mexican mocha and it was perfection. Very smooth with just a splash of spice at the end of each sip. It was awesome. My friend got the iced honey cinnamon latte and it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch! We also got the caprese panini and the Nutella berry waffle to split. The food was so good! Our waitress was super friendly. She recommended we try the almond croissant and I'm so glad she did. It was heavenly. Loved everything about this place, highly recommend! read more

Pistachio Cafe - Caprese Panini Lunch & Berry Waffles Lunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This cafe was very aesthetic and showed promise when my friends and I entered, but the staff and the 1+ hour wait with no updates, no transparency and no consideration ruined the experience - we will not be coming back here again. As a party of 5 on a Sunday morning, my friends and I were hoping to get a quick bite and some coffee. After the last person in our party ordered, only then did the cashier tell us that it would be about a 30 minute wait until we got our food. Since it's a weekend, we stayed and were understanding that it was a morning brunch rush but 30 minutes went by, then 45, then over 1 hour. When two of my friends took turns to check on our orders, they were both dismissed by the staff and one person even walked away and waved his hand away at her. After we realized that a party of 20 had come in with a reservation and was being served before us even though we ordered before they came, we decided to try one more attempt to check on our orders before leaving. My friend chatted with one of the staff and he went to the kitchen 2 times, both times coming out with nothing. During the second time, the staff person told us that our food was being made and the order was just placed 10 minutes before when in reality we ordered 1 hour earlier. Overall, our morning started out hopeful but we were disappointed. read more

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An easy walk from Westville, this is the perfect place for a Saturday morning bite with friends. The rose waffles were amazingly delicious, along with all of the pastries I've tried over the past several months. There are several varieties of baklava to choose from, along with other sweet treats including a great selection of fancy cakes (around the corner). read more

Pistachio Cafe - Waffles with rose syrup and ricotta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The environment was very homely and the food choices my friend and I had were delicious and flavorful. Service was very on top with start of our drinks to putting a dessert on the go. read more

Pistachio Cafe - Pistachio Tahini Tartine and. Smoked Turkey Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

First time at Pistachios. Heard many good things about the place and let me tell you it did not disappoint! The restaurant is so beautifully decorated inside. Very unique. The food is delicious and has a Mediterranean spin. I ordered a date and honey toast with a side of hash brown and turkey bacon. And a Pistachios espresso latte! The waitresses were very sweet and fast service too, 10/10!! read more

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We waited 45 minutes for our food to be brought to the table and all our hot sandwiches and breakfast dishes were cold. One turkey sandwich ordered was ham. One chicken burger had cheese when requested to be off. For how expensive it was... food was average and clearly service not great if bringing out cold food- not worth it. read more

Walking in this place was so pretty! I was a little confused as to if I just sat anywhere and the server came to me or if I had to go to the front to wait in line for brunch but I was helped right away after that! I ordered the quiche and even though it was on the pricier side, it was delicious and came with a side salad. The latte was so good I ordered another before I left along with taking home a few pieces of Baklava because why not... There was a very chill vibe there and I was comfortable reading my books and drinking my latte for awhile. read more

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Pistachio Cafe is a Syrian-inspired cafe that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in August 2020. It was founded by Syrian-born architect and artist Mohamad Hafez. He came to the United States in 2003 on a visa to study architecture. In 2019, Hafez left his job at the architecture firm Packard Chilton, where he was working approximately 80 hours a week. After a two-month trip abroad, he contacted Luke and Mistina Hanscom at Lotta Studio about the possibility of opening his own cafe. Hafez has been making and drinking coffee since he was 12 and his family even owned a coffee shop in Chicago. A space opened up in New Haven's Westville neighborhood and Hafez moved in. Pistachio Cafe not only celebrates Westville, but also serves as a tribute to Damascus: a city once filled with cafes before the Syrian Civil War tore it apart. The interior design of the cafe pays tribute to the old sitting rooms of Syria, Lebanon and Turkey with hints of French Baroque and English Victorian style. Hafez sources much of the cafe's food and beverages from local refugee and immigrant chefs. My family and I recently stopped at Pistachio Cafe on New Year's Eve. We were looking for some dessert after a pizza dinner. All of our favorite Italian pastry shops were closed, but I remembered hearing about Pistachio and that they had good desserts. We thought that the interior was absolutely beautiful! We loved the nod to Middle Eastern cafes with hints of French Baroque. There were so many delicious desserts and baked goods to choose from: muffins, scones, cakes, baklavas, hareeseh, ballourie, tarts, crème brûlées, etc. We decided to order some slices of cake: Pistachio Ricotta for my wife, Selva Nera (Black Forest) for my son, and Limoncello Raspberry for myself. These cakes were so delicious! To drink, I ordered a "Gingerbread Latte" (gingerbread syrup with espresso, choice of milk, topped with cinnamon). It was a very fitting coffee for the season. We all had a lovely time at Pistachio Cafe and look forward to returning; we'd really like to go back for Brunch! read more

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Place: This place was a 10/10 like the interior design is so unique. When I went inside there were old radios mounted onto the wall. It has a nice charm and there is a cafe/study side and a restaurant side. Service: The service was good. There are so many drink and dessert to choose from so my friend and I was kinda lost. The barista told us to go out of our comfort zone and if we did not like it she will make another one. Even saying that was very sweet of her. Food/price: The drink I got was an almond latte and my friend got the lavender rose latte. I tried both. I personally prefer the almond latte because it has a nice "burnt" taste and the lavender rose is more sweet. Audience: Great for everyone. It is a bit of a drive from campus but I think it is worth the drive. A lot of families and young professionals were here. Recommend/tips? I would highly recommend this place for those that want to get some work done or just want to go a cafe with a nice vibe. read more

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OK. There have been times when I've visited and simple desserts like macarons and baklava have had that I've-been-in-the-fridge-too-long kind of staleness and the service has remained sub-par. (I'm thinking of a specific staff member who gives an attitude no matter when she's behind the counter, including when she got my beverage incorrect on more than one try.) But this particular visit this particular day was far better than ones I've had in the past. The service was super friendlier and more attentive and the London Fog and chocolate croissant were delicious (and the other half of the croissant kept well in the fridge overnight for a second round of enjoyment). Nut allergy warning: said chocolate croissant has Nutella inside. I'm lucky I don't have nut allergies but for someone who does, Pistachio might want to either post something highly visible that warns all desserts and pastries may have nuts or nut products--either that or label which specific food items do. Shout out to the friendlier staff behind the counter. I don't know their names, but they deserve kudos. read more

My meal was delicious. That said, I did not feel welcome Pistachio, which is unfortunate because I was excited to eat here. Have been for quite some time. Hopefully, you'll be met with kinder eyes. As for me, this was a first and final. Intention and hospitality count for a lot with me. I can get a great meal delivered to my door anytime. I believe there's something special about going out and sharing a meal with friends. I don't do it that often, and today I remembered why. read more

Food was decent- beautiful location. Service was terrible - we were seated and then ignored for an hour when everyone else seated after us and at the same time got service and food. Some of the worst service I ever received- waitress just kept walking by us, serving others and ignoring us. Seated at 12:30- same time as another couple- my order not even taken until 45 minutes later and they couple had ordered, eaten paid and left before they could be bothered to come to our table, despite flitting around but even my "excuse me" was ignored and eye contact impossibe to even get the waitress' attention. If everyone was on a wait I would have been more understanding- had to go up to the counter and ask for service as we were ignored when trying to flag down the waitress. No apology when I explained it took 1 hr 15 minutes to get our sandwhiches. I would give them another try the grilled cheese was delicious but 2 hours for a grilled cheese and a turkey sandwich is not good. Turkey was not good. Slimy texture and I love turkey- couldn't eat it. read more

Pistachio Cafe - Beautiful decor. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I gave this restaurant a second chance after a poor service experience. The take out pastries are good. The food you sit down and order is alright, definitely a little pricey, but you're paying for the aesthetic of the restaurant which they do well. I ordered the rose waffles and it took over a half hour to come out, they were a little burnt/crispy and dry and the presentation wasn't great. The croissants, balaclava, and Turkish delights were a nice treat to bring home though and all very good. The service was better this time, however I ordered an iced chai with whole milk and received a hot chai with oat milk and our server didn't come to check on us until after we finished our food so I couldn't get a new drink. It also took her 20 minutes to bring us our drinks + water. She had tables on both sides of the room so I don't think the servers are adequately trained to handle the volume of orders they get on a weekend morning. I also got takeout for my roomates and the waffles were missing toppings in the description and were fully dry. The grilled cheese wasn't fully cooked and barely had anything on it. Overall I want to like this cafe, but it's hard to with the consistent poor food quality. the service could still use some work but it's an okay spot to grab a pastry and a coffee to go. read more

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This cafe was adorable. Nestled on a corner in lovely Westville, it was a great Saturday morning adventure. We ordered at the counter and were able to quickly grab a table for four in the cafe area, rather than the seated brunch area. The staff was so nice and helpful (albeit busy as most baristas as bustling cafes are). We had pistachio lattes, peppermint hot chocolate and some treats. The pistachio ricotta cake was absolutely the highlight! Definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area. read more

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Pistachio Cafe is one of those places I passed by for so long and always wanted to go in, and I finally went! I had always heard great things, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It's absolutely adorable with so much character, and the baklava was seriously some of the best we've had. The girls were friendly at the counter too. If I went to college in the area, this would be a great place to study or relax! read more

Pistachio Cafe - Baklava - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Such a cute spot. Iced latte and chocolate peanut butter brownie were both great. Service was soooo slow which kinda ruined the experience. read more

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My first time here. What a beautiful cafe. They have lots of coffee and tea options plus beautiful desserts. The staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Looking forever to going again. read more

Pistachio Cafe - A lot of deliciousness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Waited for so long in line to be seated while they were still having half of the place and tables empty Food was horrible so don't get excited with their Instagram posts We ordered egg (pistachio classic) they used expired canned grey colored mushrooms And raw onions inside the eggs At least cook the meal decently Bread was cold Asked for butter which took them 10 mins to serve Falafel was again so disappointing Spinach inside was stale and onions were sour Coffee was served cold as well Very disappointing overall experience.. At least use high quality food please read more

Pistachio Cafe - Bad spinach and onion - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I'll keep this short, the wait was horrendous. We was told 20 minutes, it took a hour to have a seat. It took another hour to get the food. We had to ask the waitress twice before we had an update. They were great with their apologies but this place needs better management. The food and drinks were pretty but don't match with taste. The waffle was cold after such a long wait and the shawarma was bland. This place may be instagram pretty for pictures but the food and wait isn't worth it. We bought a few pastries and a fruit smoothie. That was the only decent thing that was there. The place is pretty and has a cool display of old appliances. This was a truly disappointing experience. read more

Pistachio Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Finally had a chance to check this cafe out over the weekend. The cafe is a-lot larger on the inside than it looks. Get there early if you want to find a seat and enjoy your coffee and meal. Great atmosphere and decor. There are plenty of drink and food options. The staff was very nice and answered all our inquiries. Not sure if service was slow due to it being busy the day we were there or if there was an issue with ordering items online. It seemed that the orders that were made online took way longer to prepare than the orders taken in person. Would be interested to see if its less busy during the week. read more

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I have had a wonderful experience at Pistachio's. The food was good and the service was far better than my last vist. It is a beautifully decorated establishment and the owner really cares about your experience here. read more

Pistachio Cafe - Lavender Late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Well, I hate to need to update this but I think it needs to be said. If I were rating this place on ambience and aesthetic 10/10. Food is usually like 8-10/10 depending on what it is. It's very artistic and definitely very thoughtfully created. But unfortunately the service is just all over the place, and the last couple of times we've gone it's been not great. We think it seems most of it is due to some structural and organizational issues, and perhaps some lack of training and/or management? Maybe too many different menu items and also not enough staff to keep up with all of them? The employees just seem very stressed and frazzled, even on a Monday-Wednesday. I can't imagine what weekends are like. Orders are always getting confused, sometimes default ingredients are forgotten in a dish, it does take quite a long time to get food and drinks, and really you can just forget about any requests because they'll be too stressed to remember them. It's unfortunate, because this place really has so much potential! But as beautiful as everything looks, it would benefit the owner to maybe put the same amount of energy into supporting his wait staff. I do hope it improves, I'm still rooting for it! Just does make it a little hard to want to go spend a lot of money there when you may have a messy experience consistently. Stopping in to grab a treat to go isn't bad, but at the moment, I wouldn't recommend dining in. read more

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