My wife and I were leaving New Haven after an overnight stay for a concert. I had seen The Pantry…read moreon Yelp and we braved an absolute downpour to give it a try. Very cute vibe, neighborhood breakfast spot done to perfection. Our waitress was awesome and the food came out extremely quickly. I assembled a "hungry person" style breakfast by ordering their eggs, bacon, and home fries and then adding a short stack of their famous cinammon roll pancakes. My wife had eggs and home fries and enjoyed hers. I absolutely loved everything, the quality is very high! Eggs cooked perfectly, bacon was crispy, and the potatoes were well seasoned. The cinnamon roll pancakes are divine! I don't have much of a sweet tooth but I definitely have a tooth for these pancakes! Looking forward to returning the next time we're in town!

This place was just OK in my opinion. The food was average and the service was pretty slow as far…read moreas our waiter, before and after the meal. Not a bad place, just not as great as some of the reviews made it sound. It's also very cramped and not much space to move once seated.

Love this place! If I owned a bar/restaurant this would be it!…read more Greeted by a charismatic young lady that was extremely helpful and welcoming for a mid week lunch stop off on my way north. I was hooked by the name. Quirky. Perfect for me. The decor is very local. It's plain but upper middle class dive feel. The menu was very ambitious, but delivered. Hot-crispy fries and chips seasoned perfectly. Chicken sando on a great focaccia was a banger. Beverage was a Fuzzy baby duck IPA. Quirky and I couldn't pass it up. Highly recommend!!!

Not a fan of this place. The decor was confusing.....sports, a crooked goat head, big sexy signs…read moreand a few ?? Satanic symbols similar to Baphomet. I just didn't get it. Loved their sours idea of the Cajun spiced chips but they were so excessively spiced they were inedible (your lips and tongued burned awfully) and I love heat (I'm a fan of ghost peppers) and spice. The big sexy sandwich tasted great but left me nauseous all night long making me wonder if something in it was off. It was disappointing. On the other hand they make an excellent expresso martini. As a bar I'd recommend this place but as a restaurant I would not

Vibe is relaxed. Staff is friendly…read more Very clean. Food was delish. Fresh produce, amazing juices. We had the California Benedict with a side of beef bacon, bacon egg and cheese croissant, pineapple orange ginger juice and an orange juice. We'll be back.

I was staying in New Haven for one night on a trip from Maine to New Jersey. I found this place on…read moreYelp and came here for breakfast. What a great find! The two young women at the counter were friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding! My spouse and I loved the seating options -- so varied. We chose yoga ball seats at the low counter facing the street. It was really fun to look out on the old fire houses across the street and watch people walking by. But, back to the food -- it's delicious! Bright, fresh, creative. Perfect portion sizes. I highly recommend this gem!

This is my favorite brunch place in New Haven by far! We come here often and it is right across the…read morestreet from where we used to live. My husband and I always get the same thing and split it as it is enough for 2. The blueberry pancakes are delicious! Omelettes yummy (well seasoned) - we always add mushrooms, ground impossible sausage and spinach. I usually get a chai latte or seasonal latte and hubby gets the lavender lemonade. Service is fast and the energy is lively and although always busy, they never rush you out. We also love the neighborhood and always run into friends here, it has an energy of "it's the place to be".

After several visits, Poppy's has become one of my favorite local places in New Haven for brunch…read more This charming little cafe has a simple and clean atmosphere and delicious coffee and brunch options. This morning, I met some friends here and ordered the Poppy's Breakfast and an iced Vietnamese coffee. I was pleased and overall we had a great experience. Additionally, I noticed they have an updated menu, which is always exciting to see a business improve. Poppy's is definitely a place I recommend and I look forward to coming back in the future.

10/10 Go here now!…read more We had an awesome experience at Farm Belly. We got the pancakes with blackberry and lemon zest compote, the potato and mushroom omelette, and the biscuits and gravy. Everything came out quickly, hot, and prepared with love and respect for the ingredients. The team was fantastic. Super friendly, welcoming, and clearly proud of what they are doing. I also loved the huge sign on the back wall showing all the farms they partner with. It really makes you feel connected to where the food is coming from. I got to chat with the owner, Meg, for a bit too and we ended up finding a shared connection to Queens, NY, which was a fun surprise. Great coffee, great breakfast and brunch, great people, and plenty of treats to grab on the way out. We will definitely be back.

My friends will tell you. I almost never use the phrase "Hidden Gem"to describe a restaurant. Most…read moreplaces aren't hidden enough, or gem-y enough. But I'm calling a New Haven Cafe a Hidden Gem -- The Farm Belly. The Farm Belly ("FB") is a farm-to-table cafe in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. I was recently researching New Haven breakfast spots, and FB came up with a 4.6 Star rating in Yelp, and a 4.8 Star rating on Google. Strong ratings! My sausage, egg and cheese biscuit was delicious. FB posts its Farm Partners right on the wall. My eggs were from @thefarmerscow and the chives were from @beckettfarm . The space is cute and the atmosphere is inviting. FB is adjacent to the Quinnipiac River and some tables have river views. Service was terrific. I spoke with the owners. Love them. For all these reasons, I'm calling The Farm Belly a gem. Since I spend a lot of time on the New Haven restaurant scene, I was surprised the FB name didn't ring a bell at first. There are two primary reasons for that. One, this section of Fair Haven is tucked away in one of the more quiet areas of New Haven, and out-of-towners are more focused on other busier areas of NH. Two, FB's signs don't stand out as you drive by. FB is located in a historical building called "King's Block", and that name still appears out front. There are a couple of small "Farm Belly" signs, but you might miss them if you're driving. Since "King's Block" has served as a hotel, church, fish store, etc. since it was constructed in 1816, you might not even notice that it's a cafe. For these reasons, I think "Hidden" applies as well. The Farm Belly is a Hidden Gem in my book. It's open for breakfast, lunch, coffee and treats 6 days a week.

It is a wonderful breakfast (and lunch) place with ample seating and exceptional food. The…read morerestaurant does get busy and crowded around lunch time so get there early. Everything on their menu looks great and our group ordered four separate plates and all of us loved them. Great place overall for a quick bite!

I usually come to Zoi's for lunch, but I was in the area this morning and decided to try breakfast…read more I ordered the "Triple Double" on a plain wrap with bacon. The customer service was great, as always. Unfortunately, the breakfast wrap didn't feel worth the $11.79 price in my opinion. Overall, I think I'll stick to lunch at Zoi's going forward. Happy holidays!

Solid brekkie burrito and such a cute little spot that felt like I was eating in someone else's…read morehome The staff was super sweet and attentive. It was quiet too. Pancake was giant and great choco chip to pancake ratio Nice & fluffy but felt super heavy in my belly I dont know if I'd be craving coming back here but it was yummy

Customer service is top notch here. I've been here a few times and this is what keeps me coming…read moreback. It's exactly how it sounds - a neighborhood cafe. It's not fancy, no frills with the cutlery and paper plates, but has exactly what you need in terms of food and a great place to just chill and eat without a lot of hoopla. The first time I came here to check this place out was with a friend to catch up. We wanted a mix of sweet and salty and the waitress was able to help us pick out some breakfast and lunch options to accommodate. The next time we came with family from NYC. Mind you my cousins have 5 children ranging from ages 1.5 to 13. Their menu is extensive. They were able to get everyone's orders in a timely manner and were patient with all desires from the kids - the cinnamon roll pancakes were a hit This most recent experience was my husband's lunch meeting. He wanted fries with his sandwich. Since they don't make fries, the owner suggested he get his fries someplace else and eat them at THEIR restaurant. How kind - No one does that these days! Not only was that supporting another business (without fear of business loss), but that's how much they wanted to ensure his happiness. It seems small, but it's not. Lastly, he ordered the supreme veggie sandwich. He said it was tasty (it looked delicious). They didn't have honey mustard sauce so they offered to mix honey with their mustard. Simple gesture, but second order thinking! A lot of businesses take note because that is what is missing in customer service these days.

Do not be discouraged by the outside and the look of an abandoned parking lot! Yes, the building…read morelooks so sad, with empty shops and the only thing open was a liquor store and this restaurant. But I'm so glad my husband was so open minded as we were on the hunt for some lunch in the area. The moment you walk in, it's a whole other vibe. Clean. spacious. The menu had so many options. Breakfast and typical diner food. They have great breakfast specials, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Almost so low that I'm wondering how are they staying in business? But, they must get alot of breakfast traffic. We came during lunch.. around 2pm on a sunday. It wasnt busy at all. One or two other tables filled. I got the turkey club triple decker with fries. Hubby got the roast beef triple decker with sweet potato fries. Both hit the spot! And we were able to have plenty of leftovers. They're definitely very generous in the meat portions. The service was friendly. Felt very family-owned vibe. Definitely will come back to try breakfast options!

Didn't love service or food. Too far to travel for mediocre. Ok ambiance and clean. Traveled from…read moreLyme, CT. Had high hood but were disappointed

Incredible. Absolutely incredible. As a native NYer, bagels…read moreare in my DNA. Olmo - has an outstanding variety, chew, flavor and value priced for all their selection. We tried several different flavors, toasted, even brought some back to our Airbnb. The schmear is delectable. Spicy scallion, SOOO perfectly balanced. The unsung heroes are... the Banana bread and cookies. Banana bread is seared to perfection. Seriously the best I've ever had. And the cookies. Dude. How do they get such a good balance with the flakey salt? This place is a 10/10 all around.

Weird. Really odd, chaotic, very crowded place…read more Walked in, placed order which kept getting confused. Spelled out my name; was then told to go wait outside. Then came back to ask how'd I knew when it was ready. I then asked for a timeline, and they couldn't find my order, so they remade it then. Opened the whitefish sandwich, which was basically a TINY bit of whitefish, which you see only in this hole; the rest was lettuce. Really disappointing, but I've I actually came back to point it out, they remade it again. Odd, since they did it immediately and "pleasantly", but no apology or anything, as it seemed they were just in a crazy rush, lost my order, then haphazardly remade it. The cacio bagel was very fresh and tasty. Not sure I'd go back to ever deal with this again though.

Nice stop while in New Haven for a coffee break. The space is bright, modern, and inviting with…read morelarge windows that bring in so much natural light. It has a relaxed vibe that makes you want to sit back, enjoy your coffee, and stay awhile. I had a regular coffee, which was smooth, flavorful, and easy to enjoy. It had a nice balance without being bitter or overpowering. The ham and cheese croissant had that perfect flaky, crisp, buttery exterior with a soft, tender inside with savory ham and melted cheese. The scone was lightly sweet, buttery, and had a nice flaky texture. The chocolate chip cookie was the sweet treat I didn't know I needed. My recommendation: ask them to warm it up! It makes such a difference...the edges get slightly crisp while the center becomes warm, soft, and gooey with melty chocolate in every bite. Overall great quality coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Coffee and smoothie shop with wider variety of food items than typical. I tried the new trendy…read moremushroom based drinks. No enlightenment or even the giggles. Not that kind of mushroom, alas... It was fine. Tasted quite good with lots of chocolate - didn't see the calories- which is probably good. It's on the corner of the green. Which means it's great for people who work in the court house or nearby offices.