Guidebook for New Haven
Everything Else
If you want come by train (Metro North, Amtrak), GoAirport Shuttle (to/ from the airport), Peter Pan, Megabus - here is the place where everything arrives and departs from. Free Yale shuttle available
45 locals recommend
Union Station
50 Union AveIf you want come by train (Metro North, Amtrak), GoAirport Shuttle (to/ from the airport), Peter Pan, Megabus - here is the place where everything arrives and departs from. Free Yale shuttle available
In case you are looking for BoA, this one also offers drive through ATMs.
14 locals recommend
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
420 Campbell AveIn case you are looking for BoA, this one also offers drive through ATMs.
Would you like to buy a few Yale Souvenirs, such as T-shirts, postcards, mugs, etc? Then this is the place to go.
29 locals recommend
The Yale Bookstore
77 BroadwayWould you like to buy a few Yale Souvenirs, such as T-shirts, postcards, mugs, etc? Then this is the place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
I'd recommend this Irish pub if you are into football and want to watch in good company. It is a nice bar on two floors.
12 locals recommend
Anna Liffey's
17 Whitney AveI'd recommend this Irish pub if you are into football and want to watch in good company. It is a nice bar on two floors.
If you want to watch a football game in a bar, this is the place to go. It has also great wings : )
31 locals recommend
Archie Moore's
188 1/2 Willow StIf you want to watch a football game in a bar, this is the place to go. It has also great wings : )
This bar is popular among students - it makes its own beer. Definitely try to check it out if you are in for a bar night and to experience some place packed with Yalies.
103 locals recommend
BAR
254 Crown StThis bar is popular among students - it makes its own beer. Definitely try to check it out if you are in for a bar night and to experience some place packed with Yalies.
Barcelona Wine Bar
155 Temple StMy favorite bar in New Haven - no more explanations needed : )
Essentials
Highly recommended Italian grocery store - family owned. If you stay in the apartment for a while, definitely do check it out.
21 locals recommend
Romeo and Cesare’s Gourmet Shoppe
771 Orange StHighly recommended Italian grocery store - family owned. If you stay in the apartment for a while, definitely do check it out.
Friendly co-op grocery store in downtown New Haven. Just to give you a heads up, prices are slightly higher in this grocery store compared to others I pointed out on the map.
62 locals recommend
Elm City Market
777 Chapel StFriendly co-op grocery store in downtown New Haven. Just to give you a heads up, prices are slightly higher in this grocery store compared to others I pointed out on the map.
If you are looking for groceries and Asian or even Indian food to cook at home you will be able to find everything right here. They have dumplings, ice cream and all sorts of meat and veggies.
7 locals recommend
Hong Kong Grocery Llc
71 Whitney AveIf you are looking for groceries and Asian or even Indian food to cook at home you will be able to find everything right here. They have dumplings, ice cream and all sorts of meat and veggies.
If you'd like to stop by at a supermarket - Stop&Shop is the nearest large one. It is only a 5min trip away from the apartment and open on most evenings until 11pm.
108 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
150 Whalley AveIf you'd like to stop by at a supermarket - Stop&Shop is the nearest large one. It is only a 5min trip away from the apartment and open on most evenings until 11pm.
Food Scene
Nice coffee place in the East Rock area. You should take the opportunity to have a look at the nice houses in the area if you have the time.
9 locals recommend
Lulu's European Coffee House
49 Cottage StNice coffee place in the East Rock area. You should take the opportunity to have a look at the nice houses in the area if you have the time.
Nice coffee place near the apartment if you'd like to grab a cup on the way!
19 locals recommend
Cafe Romeo
534 Orange StNice coffee place near the apartment if you'd like to grab a cup on the way!
AWESOME restaurant, highly recommended - please go there and have a try, the food is delicious!
7 locals recommend
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
176 Temple StAWESOME restaurant, highly recommended - please go there and have a try, the food is delicious!
This is actually a tea house - not a coffee place, but the symbol seemed to make it best justice. You can also buy tea herbs inside - a very nice and cozy store that I would highly recommend!
6 locals recommend
The Green Teahouse
1008 Chapel StThis is actually a tea house - not a coffee place, but the symbol seemed to make it best justice. You can also buy tea herbs inside - a very nice and cozy store that I would highly recommend!
Popular place especially among students to eat burgers and eat salads. Check it out!
24 locals recommend
Prime 16
172 Temple StPopular place especially among students to eat burgers and eat salads. Check it out!
The Birthplace of the Hamburger - did you know that New Haven is the place where the frisbee and the lollipop were invented, too? We have a Lollipop day : )
43 locals recommend
Louis' Lunch
261 Crown StThe Birthplace of the Hamburger - did you know that New Haven is the place where the frisbee and the lollipop were invented, too? We have a Lollipop day : )
Named "Best Pizza in the US" by CBS New York. No need to say anything else - try it out! And be prepared to queue outside if you want to take it to go without having called in before : )
170 locals recommend
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster StNamed "Best Pizza in the US" by CBS New York. No need to say anything else - try it out! And be prepared to queue outside if you want to take it to go without having called in before : )
If you have the chance, consider eating dinner or lunch at this nice restaurant. It's worth calling them in advance because the place can fill up easily with cheese and wine gourmets!
42 locals recommend
Caseus
If you have the chance, consider eating dinner or lunch at this nice restaurant. It's worth calling them in advance because the place can fill up easily with cheese and wine gourmets!
Starbucks
1068-1070 Chapel StIf you are a Starbucks fan - here is where you have to go : )
Great coffee place to get to know the New Haven/ Yale student atmosphere. Grab a coffee here if you have the chance!
28 locals recommend
Blue State Coffee
84 Wall StGreat coffee place to get to know the New Haven/ Yale student atmosphere. Grab a coffee here if you have the chance!
Another low cost take away downtown that might be a good place for you to grab lunch.
9 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
910 Chapel StAnother low cost take away downtown that might be a good place for you to grab lunch.
Low cost hamburger place that is popular among students in New Haven. If you want to grab a quick bite between sightseeing, try out Shake Shack.
14 locals recommend
Shake Shack
986 Chapel StLow cost hamburger place that is popular among students in New Haven. If you want to grab a quick bite between sightseeing, try out Shake Shack.
Chao's is one of my favorite restaurants here in New Haven. Make sure to call in to make a reservation especially on the weekends : )
6 locals recommend
Chao Restaurant & Wine Cafe
Chao's is one of my favorite restaurants here in New Haven. Make sure to call in to make a reservation especially on the weekends : )
Yummy restaurant - this is where the Yale Executive Program brings their program participants. It's a bit on the high end of pricing, but it's really worth it.
7 locals recommend
New Haven's Taste of China
954 Chapel StYummy restaurant - this is where the Yale Executive Program brings their program participants. It's a bit on the high end of pricing, but it's really worth it.
Nice coffee place that is packed with students during term time. Come here to grab a cup of coffee in a very Yale student atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Blue State Coffee
84 Wall StNice coffee place that is packed with students during term time. Come here to grab a cup of coffee in a very Yale student atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
This is the nearest spot to watch a movie at the cinemas - located conveniently downtown New Haven. Here are the showtimes: http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/locations/criterion-cinemas/
30 locals recommend
Bow Tie Cinemas
86 Temple StThis is the nearest spot to watch a movie at the cinemas - located conveniently downtown New Haven. Here are the showtimes: http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/locations/criterion-cinemas/
Before you come - check out the Shubert Calendar http://www.shubert.com/presentations/current-season Broadway shows can be watched here in New Haven : )
57 locals recommend
Shubert Theater
247 College StBefore you come - check out the Shubert Calendar http://www.shubert.com/presentations/current-season Broadway shows can be watched here in New Haven : )
If you can spare one-two hours in the evening, do check out the Yale School of Music calendar to attend a performance here: https://music-tickets.yale.edu/single/EventListing.aspx
Memorial Hall
168 Grove StreetIf you can spare one-two hours in the evening, do check out the Yale School of Music calendar to attend a performance here: https://music-tickets.yale.edu/single/EventListing.aspx
Sightseeing
The area here is called the Yale School of Medicine Campus. It can be reached easily with the free Yale Shuttle Bus. Ask me for details!
156 locals recommend
Yale University
The area here is called the Yale School of Medicine Campus. It can be reached easily with the free Yale Shuttle Bus. Ask me for details!
Have a look at this library if you can! Unfortunately it is currently under renovation, but it still looks very nice from the outside.
121 Wall St
121 Wall StreetHave a look at this library if you can! Unfortunately it is currently under renovation, but it still looks very nice from the outside.
Whether you are here to take part in a Yale Program, or just want to check out the beautiful architecture - the Yale School of Law is definitely worth having a look at!
7 locals recommend
Yale Law School
127 Wall StWhether you are here to take part in a Yale Program, or just want to check out the beautiful architecture - the Yale School of Law is definitely worth having a look at!
This is a must-go on your trip here in New Haven. This library is open to the public and hosts 4 Mio books. It's the second largest college library in the US and was recently renovated - go inside!
25 locals recommend
Sterling Memorial Library
120 High StThis is a must-go on your trip here in New Haven. This library is open to the public and hosts 4 Mio books. It's the second largest college library in the US and was recently renovated - go inside!
For my guests who are on a college tour, this is the Undergrad Admissions center, that offers tours from MO-FR.
6 locals recommend
Undergraduate Admissions
38 Hillhouse AveFor my guests who are on a college tour, this is the Undergrad Admissions center, that offers tours from MO-FR.
This is the Yale Visitor Center, which offers free guided tours on nearly every day during the year. MO-FR @10.30am and @2pm, SAT-SUN @1.30pm. No reservation required : )
10 locals recommend
Visitor Center
149 Elm StThis is the Yale Visitor Center, which offers free guided tours on nearly every day during the year. MO-FR @10.30am and @2pm, SAT-SUN @1.30pm. No reservation required : )
For my guests who come here to have an interview at the business school (also referred to as "Evans Hall" or "SOM") - here is the building.
13 locals recommend
Yale School of Management
165 Whitney AveFor my guests who come here to have an interview at the business school (also referred to as "Evans Hall" or "SOM") - here is the building.
Shopping
In case something broke on the way and you need a quick replacement - Family Dollar is right downtown.
6 locals recommend
Family Dollar
In case something broke on the way and you need a quick replacement - Family Dollar is right downtown.
The English Building Market is a wonderful store that carries all sorts of antique products. Just walk in to have a quick look, you'll be surprised how many things you can discover inside!
8 locals recommend
EBM Vintage
839 Chapel StThe English Building Market is a wonderful store that carries all sorts of antique products. Just walk in to have a quick look, you'll be surprised how many things you can discover inside!