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Yellow King Brews

4.0 (131 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Chicken Caesar wrap
Angela B.

Service was quick and the food was very good! Both wraps were delicious. I didn't get a chance to try them, but the espresso martini flights looked amazing as well.

Anne C.

This is one of my husband's favorite coffee spots in CT - we usually get coffee "to go" but this past we plopped our selves down at the bar for a coffee and martini flight. Loved that you could try all the special on the menu in a well portioned glass. To be fair - I am not a big fan of espresso martinis but these were pretty good. Probably going to stick to their coffee from now one but it was fun to try out.

Carcosa NEW menu
Brittany C.

Always a treat when stopping at Yellow King Brews! They just opened their new restaurant Carcosa that is attached to the coffee shop! Check it out! Carcosa is closed during morning hours Monday-Wednesday 11/12, open Thursday - Sunday but they serve breakfast through the window while you sip on your coffee.

Jess M.

When yellow kings first open i would have given it a 20/10 however I feel as though they are starting to turn blah the inside vibes is great but it is getting borring

Strawberry Shawty
Victoria G.

I think that the place was really cool. The coffee flight is a cool concept and my friends really enjoyed it. It would of been too much coffee for me so I just got Strawberry Shawty and I liked it. The tables are big and can sit a lot of people. The staff were very friendly. Definitely recommend the place. *I didn't try the alcoholic drinks but friends said that they were very good

Spring flight ($22)  You Wanna S'more? Strawberry Shawty Bourbon Bee Nitro Banana Nutella Chip Pistachio Ice Cream
Melissa T.

I visited on a Wednesday morning and unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. The girl who took my order was noticeably unfriendly and rude, which made for a less-than-welcoming environment. 3 stars due to unfriendly staff otherwise would have been a 4 star. I ordered the Spring Flight ($22), which included five drinks: 1) You Wanna S'more? - My favorite out of all 5 drinks! 2) Strawberry Shawty - watered down, lacking flavor, tasted like artificial syrup 3) Bourbon Bee Nitro - I thought this drink was really creative! If you're a bourbon fan, you'll definitely appreciate it. The only downside was that I wished it was colder--it came out at room temperature for some reason. 4) Banana Nutella Chip - watered down, lacking flavor 5) Pistachio Ice Cream - Personally, not a fan of artificial pistachio flavor but my partner said it tasted like lucky charms and enjoyed it. I also tried the egg sandwich on an everything bagel with cheese (+$0.50), sausage (+$1.75), hash brown (+$1.50), and chipotle aioli (+$0.45), for a total of $10.45. The bagel itself was solid, but overall, the sandwich felt a bit pricey for something that seemed to be made from reheated frozen ingredients. The location is a bit odd, tucked next to a contracting company, but parking was easy. Overall decent drinks and food, but the unwelcoming service might keep me from coming back--which is a shame, because this was one of the better drink flights I've had in CT.

Brittany T.

I really missed Yellow King Brews. On a trip back to New Haven we made sure to carve out some time to come back here for breakfast and try the legendary coffee flights. The fall one is just so quintessential New England and filled my heart with so much joy. I loved all of them but the salted caramel one was definitely my favorite. I wish the had a few more breakfast options here but the bagels are pretty decent (I think they get them from a local bakery). It's the kind of place you can hang out for a while, too. There's so much seating and TVs.

Mug Club - sounds fun!
Alexandra C.

I had been wanting to visit Yellow Kings for what felt like forever, and let me tell you it was 100% worth the wait. It was about 6:00 pm on a weekday, and I was happy they were open for a late day pick-me-up. As soon as I walked in, the vibe was welcoming and laid-back, the kind of place where you immediately feel like you could spend the whole afternoon. In fact, it was a beautiful day and they had the windows opened up so it gave the space such an open, airy feel that made the experience even better. I ordered a cold brew coffee, the "Wylde and Nutty", that tasted to me like a peanut butter fluff (yes, you read that right!) and it ended up being one of the best coffees I've ever had in my life. Super smooth and perfectly balanced. They do offer food as well, "bar snacks", which I'm excited to come back and try. I also love that they have a loyalty program. Perks like that always make me want to come back even more!!! Yellow Kings really impressed me from start to finish, before I even walked in the door. Can't wait for my next visit!

Espresso martini and coffee flights
Lanasha R.

I finally made it to Yellow Kings! I've always heard great things about their flights so me and a friend tried their coffee flight and espresso martini flight. I should preface this by saying I don't care for espresso martinis so I'm not too picky but I am picky when it comes to coffee. My favorite espresso martini was the Cookie Monster which had a cool espresso swirl. It had a slight sweetness and I love a fun colored drink! The Nuzilla was my fav from the coffee flight thought. Service was super friendly and quick. The place filled up quick by the time we were heading out

Elizabeth C.

Best coffee flight I've ever had!! They give so much in each glass and each flavor was delicious. Our breakfast was yummy too! The atmosphere is so cool and different. Never seen something like it on the west coast. I hope to come back next time I visit

Expresso martini flights
Christine M.

Wanted to try this place for awhile. Was definitely worth the drive for these tasty expresso martini flights. Definitely recommend sharing because 2 are plenty.

Enxhi B.

This is one of my favorite places in Connecticut!!! Their martini flights are soooo good!!! So worth it! They have some food options too. The pizzas were good. The drinks were all just amazing. We tried so many and enjoyed them all . We will definitely be back!

Frostbite Seasonal Coffee Flight
Lauren M.

Came here today to finally try this place! It's been on my list to visit and I couldn't be more impressed. The people who work here are so kind and helpful. We ordered the Frostbite Seasonal Coffee Flight, Cookie Monster Coffee, and Breakfast Sandwich. Not only do the drinks and food look great, they taste just as good. My sandwich was one of the best I have ever had. They add hash browns and toast their croissant. Aside from the delicious treats, I love that they feature artwork in their space. I will definitely be returning!

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3 years ago

Great music. Anthem (reggae band) was awesome. But, weak drinks and lousy service.)

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Oh f*ck off Mathew. We are down a bartender and doing the best we can.

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4 years ago

We love this place! Fun decor, great sense of community, great food and coffee. This place is a great addition to the area.

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

this place has a fun menu, but can sometimes be inconsistent in the execution of their drinks and egg sandwiches.

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3 years ago

the list of good beers is shorter than the owner. and lemme tell ya pal, that's real short.

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4 years ago

We spent a wonderful afternoon here - would definitely go back . Great atmosphere- we had stuffed bread and doughnuts as well as great beer

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3 years ago

girl at the front register was very nice and helpful in answering all my questions and the coffee was delicious. will be coming back again

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