Looking for a friendly Cafe in New Haven, CT? Atticus Bookstore Cafe is known for quality drinks, fresh flavors, and a comfortable place to relax or get work done. Rated 4.40 stars from 954 reviews, we’re here to make every visit feel easy and enjoyable with great service and quality.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
made with oat milk, maple syrup, and a spice mix- if you would like a different milk please specify
iced matcha & house infused rosemary orange blossom syrup topped with ube cold foam made from sweetened condensed milk
a modern take on cafe con leche: a rich & balanced mix of espresso, sweetened condensed milk and steamed milk
a bright blend of blood orange iced tea, apricot syrup & fresh citrus, garnished with a lime
iced matcha layered over sweet strawberry puree & choice of milk
our lemonade swirled with strawberry puree
espresso + house made chocolate syrup & steamed milk option to make it a PEPPERMINT MOCHA or SPICY MOCHA (just select the flavor option)
espresso topped with equal parts of foamed milk
earl grey tea + vanilla + steamed milk
50/50 lemonade + iced tea
96 oz of hot coffee - perfect for study sessions, meetings, and gatherings of 10
made with oat milk, maple syrup, and a spice mix- if you would like a different milk please specify
iced matcha & house infused rosemary orange blossom syrup topped with ube cold foam made from sweetened condensed milk
a modern take on cafe con leche: a rich & balanced mix of espresso, sweetened condensed milk and steamed milk
a bright blend of blood orange iced tea, apricot syrup & fresh citrus, garnished with a lime
iced matcha layered over sweet strawberry puree & choice of milk
our lemonade swirled with strawberry puree
espresso + house made chocolate syrup & steamed milk option to make it a PEPPERMINT MOCHA or SPICY MOCHA (just select the flavor option)
espresso topped with equal parts of foamed milk
earl grey tea + vanilla + steamed milk
50/50 lemonade + iced tea
96 oz of hot coffee - perfect for study sessions, meetings, and gatherings of 10
roasted turkey, bacon, cheddar, greens, tomato & chipotle mayo on sliced bread
miso roasted tofu, spicy garbanzo mayo, pickled carrot + daikon, herbs and jalapeno on a Maine grown wheat sesame semolina roll (vegan)
spicy pickled vegetables, greens, on sliced bread (vegan)
smoked ham, sliced cheddar + dijon mustard on croissant
shaved brussels sprouts, kale, parmesan, tamari almonds, croutons, truffle lemon vinaigrette
rosemary-roasted chicken, local parmesan, torn sourdough croutons, romaine lettuce, classic caesar dressing + lemon
arugula, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, walnuts, avocado + red wine vinaigrette
roasted pear, crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mixed greens + balsamic vinaigrette
buckwheat and wheat soba noodles, chilled and tossed with rice vinegar, spicy chili crisp, smashed cucumbers, sesame + cilantro.
(nut free) tomatoes, red onion, feta
Farro, roasted vegetables, green olives and herbs topped with wine poached salmon filet served with caper shallot dressing
sweet pickles, carrot, red onion, celery, lemon, mayo, dill
roasted chicken thighs, chipotle mayo, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro
chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, sesame, olive oil
roasted turkey, bacon, cheddar, greens, tomato & chipotle mayo on sliced bread
miso roasted tofu, spicy garbanzo mayo, pickled carrot + daikon, herbs and jalapeno on a Maine grown wheat sesame semolina roll (vegan)
spicy pickled vegetables, greens, on sliced bread (vegan)
smoked ham, sliced cheddar + dijon mustard on croissant
shaved brussels sprouts, kale, parmesan, tamari almonds, croutons, truffle lemon vinaigrette
rosemary-roasted chicken, local parmesan, torn sourdough croutons, romaine lettuce, classic caesar dressing + lemon
arugula, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, walnuts, avocado + red wine vinaigrette
roasted pear, crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mixed greens + balsamic vinaigrette
buckwheat and wheat soba noodles, chilled and tossed with rice vinegar, spicy chili crisp, smashed cucumbers, sesame + cilantro.
(nut free) tomatoes, red onion, feta
Farro, roasted vegetables, green olives and herbs topped with wine poached salmon filet served with caper shallot dressing
sweet pickles, carrot, red onion, celery, lemon, mayo, dill
roasted chicken thighs, chipotle mayo, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro
chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, sesame, olive oil
1 egg over easy, sauteed spinach, feta, grilled tomato + romesco sauce on sweet potato brioche
two fried eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, greens on brioche
smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, caper miso cream cheese, toasted sesame, on toasted country
*New Flavor* Marinated sesame spinach, cucumber and toasted sesame on toasted country sourdough
tartine of smoked ham, roasted mushrooms, mornay sauce + Vermont cheddar on Country
tartine of smoked ham, roasted mushrooms, mornay sauce + Vermont cheddar on Country sourdough + 2 eggs * *we recommend over easy eggs**
2 eggs with a side of dressed greens + toasted country bread
brown rice, pumpkin seed romesco, pesto, marinated kale, fried egg, roasted mushrooms, + delicata squash **wheat free** - choose your protein add on **can be made vegan with tofu**
egg custard, sifted spelt crust, rotating seasonal fillings. served with a simple green salad.
4 slices of country sourdough, butter and jam
1 egg over easy, sauteed spinach, feta, grilled tomato + romesco sauce on sweet potato brioche
two fried eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, greens on brioche
smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, caper miso cream cheese, toasted sesame, on toasted country
*New Flavor* Marinated sesame spinach, cucumber and toasted sesame on toasted country sourdough
tartine of smoked ham, roasted mushrooms, mornay sauce + Vermont cheddar on Country
tartine of smoked ham, roasted mushrooms, mornay sauce + Vermont cheddar on Country sourdough + 2 eggs * *we recommend over easy eggs**
2 eggs with a side of dressed greens + toasted country bread
brown rice, pumpkin seed romesco, pesto, marinated kale, fried egg, roasted mushrooms, + delicata squash **wheat free** - choose your protein add on **can be made vegan with tofu**
egg custard, sifted spelt crust, rotating seasonal fillings. served with a simple green salad.
4 slices of country sourdough, butter and jam
Pulled pork, sliced ham, melted swiss, Dijon mustard and dill pickles on sesame semolina
Roasted sweet potato, kale salad , crispy shallot on sliced country bread
romaine lettuce, brown rice, hummus, feta, onion, tomato, pickles, Aleppo, tahini sauce + choice of protein
brown rice, pumpkin seed romesco, pesto, marinated kale, fried egg, roasted mushrooms, + delicata squash **wheat free** - choose your protein add on **can be made vegan with tofu**
meatballs, marinara sauce, stracciatella + parmesan cheeses, side of country sourdough
miso roasted local mushrooms, braised red cabbage, swiss cheese, chickpea mayo + sweet pickles, toasted country bread **make it vegan by omitting cheese **
3 meatballs, marinara, stracciatella + parmesan cheeses on a Maine grown sesame semolina roll
chipotle chicken salad on toasted wheat bread with pickled onion, avocado, cilantro + pumpkin seed salsa macha
Bacon, Chipotle Mayo, Tomato, + Mixed Greens on Toasted Wheat
tomato, mozz, arugula, pesto, balsamic, on sesame semolina roll
smoked ham, sliced cheddar + dijon mustard on sesame semolina
Chopped lemon chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, romaine lettuce tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sourdough croutons + Caesar dressing
roasted pear, crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mixed greens + balsamic vinaigrette
Pulled pork, sliced ham, melted swiss, Dijon mustard and dill pickles on sesame semolina
Roasted sweet potato, kale salad , crispy shallot on sliced country bread
romaine lettuce, brown rice, hummus, feta, onion, tomato, pickles, Aleppo, tahini sauce + choice of protein
brown rice, pumpkin seed romesco, pesto, marinated kale, fried egg, roasted mushrooms, + delicata squash **wheat free** - choose your protein add on **can be made vegan with tofu**
meatballs, marinara sauce, stracciatella + parmesan cheeses, side of country sourdough
miso roasted local mushrooms, braised red cabbage, swiss cheese, chickpea mayo + sweet pickles, toasted country bread **make it vegan by omitting cheese **
3 meatballs, marinara, stracciatella + parmesan cheeses on a Maine grown sesame semolina roll
chipotle chicken salad on toasted wheat bread with pickled onion, avocado, cilantro + pumpkin seed salsa macha
Bacon, Chipotle Mayo, Tomato, + Mixed Greens on Toasted Wheat
tomato, mozz, arugula, pesto, balsamic, on sesame semolina roll
smoked ham, sliced cheddar + dijon mustard on sesame semolina
Chopped lemon chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, romaine lettuce tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sourdough croutons + Caesar dressing
roasted pear, crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, mixed greens + balsamic vinaigrette
Vegan Banana Tea Bread classic banana bread made with sifted spelt flour and apple sauce contains: wheat
whole grain scone with frozen wild blueberries topped with sanding sugar contains: wheat, dairy, eggs
whole grain made with brown sugar, white chocolate chunks, raspberries & honey allergens: wheat, eggs, dairy, soy
our classic croissant made with sifted wheat from Maine Grains contains: wheat, egg, dairy
our chocolate croissant made with sifted wheat from Maine Grains contains: wheat, egg, dairy, soy
soft laminated Danish dough with a whipped cream cheese filling contains: wheat, egg, dairy
our croissant dough laminated with extra butter and a layer of sugar contains: wheat, egg, dairy
pull apart petal shaped pastry with caramelized sugar and filled with dark chocolate & raspberry contains: dairy, wheat, egg, soy
sweet puff pastry cookie with drizzled dark chocolate contains: wheat, dairy, soy
made with our danish dough, orange zest, cinnamon and shaped like a bun contains: wheat, egg, dairy
a chocolate chip cookie with triple the chocolate contains: dairy, egg, wheat, soy
our take on a new england classic anadama bread; we use fresh-milled corn, whole rye flour and molasses contains: wheat, egg, dairy
made with fresh milled rye flour and brown butter giving it a rich, deep flavor and hearty texture contains: wheat, egg, dairy, soy
fudgy brownie made with oat and buckwheat contains: egg, dairy, soy
buttery shortbread cookie with dulce de leche filling
Our Laminated Danish, made with 75% flour from Maine Grains, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh yeast, whole milk, whole eggs. Filled with coconut pastry cream, made with coconut milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and shredded coconut. On top of the coconut pastry cream is a layer of pineapple curd, sprinkled with shredded coconut.
our flaky pie dough filled with cream cheese, home-made rhubarb strawberry filling & tops with oat streusel
Our laminated Danish filled with a mix of butter, thyme, leeks, lemon juice, asparagus and cheese. Topped with fresh asparagus and cheese.
our classic croissant filled and topped with almond frangipane contains: wheat, egg, dairy, nuts
our chocolate croissant filled and topped with almond frangipane contains: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, nuts
This is a naturally leavened, vegan cinnamon-raisin bread that crosses into cinnamon bun territory with its gooey swirl. As always, it's made from flour milled from New England grain.
Our sourdough country loaf, naturally leavened. Made with a high extraction wheat flour from New England wheat. Baked every morning prior to pick up.
Made with wheat flour from New England wheat and a New England-grown cracked oat porridge. This bread has a mild tang with sweet and nutty undertones from the cracked oat porridge.
Our Country bread dough packed full with seedy goodness. Seed blend made up of sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, millet, poppy, and flax seeds. topped with toasty seeds and sliced. Ready for sandwiches and toast for the week!
Our naturally leavened sandwich bread, made with whole wheat flour from wheat grown in New England, milled in Maine. Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour (Maine Grains) Water Salt Organic Sugar Olive Oil *Vegan*
Our beloved country dough, but in an approachable sliced bread format! Fresh milled New England flour ready to go for the week. Ingredients: Maine Grains High Extraction Wheat Flour, Water, Salt
Vegan Banana Tea Bread classic banana bread made with sifted spelt flour and apple sauce contains: wheat
whole grain scone with frozen wild blueberries topped with sanding sugar contains: wheat, dairy, eggs
whole grain made with brown sugar, white chocolate chunks, raspberries & honey allergens: wheat, eggs, dairy, soy
our classic croissant made with sifted wheat from Maine Grains contains: wheat, egg, dairy
our chocolate croissant made with sifted wheat from Maine Grains contains: wheat, egg, dairy, soy
soft laminated Danish dough with a whipped cream cheese filling contains: wheat, egg, dairy
our croissant dough laminated with extra butter and a layer of sugar contains: wheat, egg, dairy
pull apart petal shaped pastry with caramelized sugar and filled with dark chocolate & raspberry contains: dairy, wheat, egg, soy
sweet puff pastry cookie with drizzled dark chocolate contains: wheat, dairy, soy
made with our danish dough, orange zest, cinnamon and shaped like a bun contains: wheat, egg, dairy
a chocolate chip cookie with triple the chocolate contains: dairy, egg, wheat, soy
our take on a new england classic anadama bread; we use fresh-milled corn, whole rye flour and molasses contains: wheat, egg, dairy
made with fresh milled rye flour and brown butter giving it a rich, deep flavor and hearty texture contains: wheat, egg, dairy, soy
fudgy brownie made with oat and buckwheat contains: egg, dairy, soy
buttery shortbread cookie with dulce de leche filling
Our Laminated Danish, made with 75% flour from Maine Grains, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh yeast, whole milk, whole eggs. Filled with coconut pastry cream, made with coconut milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and shredded coconut. On top of the coconut pastry cream is a layer of pineapple curd, sprinkled with shredded coconut.
our flaky pie dough filled with cream cheese, home-made rhubarb strawberry filling & tops with oat streusel
Our laminated Danish filled with a mix of butter, thyme, leeks, lemon juice, asparagus and cheese. Topped with fresh asparagus and cheese.
our classic croissant filled and topped with almond frangipane contains: wheat, egg, dairy, nuts
our chocolate croissant filled and topped with almond frangipane contains: wheat, egg, dairy, soy, nuts
This is a naturally leavened, vegan cinnamon-raisin bread that crosses into cinnamon bun territory with its gooey swirl. As always, it's made from flour milled from New England grain.
Our sourdough country loaf, naturally leavened. Made with a high extraction wheat flour from New England wheat. Baked every morning prior to pick up.
Made with wheat flour from New England wheat and a New England-grown cracked oat porridge. This bread has a mild tang with sweet and nutty undertones from the cracked oat porridge.
Our Country bread dough packed full with seedy goodness. Seed blend made up of sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, millet, poppy, and flax seeds. topped with toasty seeds and sliced. Ready for sandwiches and toast for the week!
Our naturally leavened sandwich bread, made with whole wheat flour from wheat grown in New England, milled in Maine. Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour (Maine Grains) Water Salt Organic Sugar Olive Oil *Vegan*
Our beloved country dough, but in an approachable sliced bread format! Fresh milled New England flour ready to go for the week. Ingredients: Maine Grains High Extraction Wheat Flour, Water, Salt
Hear from our valued guests
Food was good breakfast fare with enjoyable coffee. Service was fast and fuss free. Atmosphere was as expected for a college bookshop and coffee spot, quiet and handy for getting a bit of work done with something refreshing.
Nice bookstore cafe split in half by the service counter. Friendly staff and a selection of cookies, cakes and savouries. Not a lot of space and can fill up very very fast during term. Sandwiches, panini and a variety of light sweets available as well. The brew coffee is above average
Turkey club is bomb! Coffee is alright, and service is usually pretty good. Gets a bit crammed inside sometimes though, not tons of space.
Okay. Lowkey. For a bookshop, the latte was so good and it surprised me. Loved the book selection. Why is this bookstore so cute??
This was such a cute place!!!! The pastries were absolutely DELICIOUS. They tasted fresh and really really good. The staff there was super nice and helpful as well! I asked for book recommendations and the lady at the cashier helped me right away. (will definitely buy those books.) Their books are also nicely organized into sections, which I also really loved, along with even a section for "staff recommendations" which I thought was a smart idea. The atmosphere was super cute and cozy. 100% recommend stopping by and having a quick pastry or food and maybe even check out some books!
Great coffee drinks and pastries. Some seats inside and are pretty busy since it is nearby galleries and Yale buildings. ✨☀️🍞Morning bun was really delicious. Rich flavor with crispy and pliable texture. Highly recommended to cinnamon lovers. 🩷☕️🥛(seasonal) pink peppercorn and butterscotch latte was smooth with creative flavors. Not too sweet with a hint of spicy pepper! The corn-based cookie (forgot the name) was interesting, unique flavor. It was chewy in the center and hard at the edge. Not my style but it was ok.
Near LITTLE book store with small cafe. Many different genres of books along with miscellaneous items to purchase. Prices seem reasonable. Half of building is small cafe with food and drink. Daughter got an iced vanilla latte (they don’t normally have cold foam, but did put cold foam from a seasonal drink on it) I had the Arnie Palmie. Both drinks were fine.
Fantastic mocha! Their seating is quite limited and it gets a bit noisy, so beware if you are a student coming to work. The drinks were great though.
I really enjoyed my visit to Atticus Bookstore Cafe! The bookstore is so cute and stocked with journals, puzzles, different genres of books, and felt pop culture people ornaments! I ended up buying a Freddie Mercury and Dolly Parton felt ornament because I could not resist. The person working the bookstore was so friendly and knowledgeable, and seeing my interest in the Freddie Mercury ornament even showed me a new Freddie Mercury puzzle they just got in stock. The food and drink from the cafe was excellent, and speed of service was phenomenal. The breakfast sandwich was delicious-nice over-easy egg in the middle and a great portion of crispy bacon on fresh greens all in between a fresh and toasted potato bun. The cold brew was strong and flavorful. There's plentiful seating in a very pleasant atmosphere to enjoy your breakfast in.
I come to Atticus Bookstore Cafe often when I’m around Yale University, and it’s become one of my favorite spots in New Haven. The combination of a cozy bookstore and a relaxed café atmosphere makes it a great place to unwind, read, or take a break from walking around campus. Their coffee is consistently great, and I’ve enjoyed many of their pastries over the years. I used to love their blueberry Danish, so I was a little disappointed to see it gone, but their morning roll is a solid alternative—simple, fresh, and really enjoyable. I definitely recommend trying it. With friendly staff and an inviting vibe, this café is a place I always return to whenever I’m near Yale. I also took more photos and videos from this visit and shared them on my Instagram (@chy75bobbi)(@newyork_banana) if anyone’s interested.
Common questions about Atticus Bookstore Cafe
Atticus Bookstore Cafe is located at 1082 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510, United States, New Haven, CT, United States.
You can reach Atticus Bookstore Cafe by calling +1 203-776-4040.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 954 customer reviews.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Prepared foods, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Atticus Bookstore Cafe features the following parking: Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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