An independent bookstore and cafe, perfect for a light lunch and browse. The staff is knowledgeable, check out their recommendation shelf.
Cozy coffee shop with grab and go sandwiches, salads, and bake goods
The brick and mortar outpost of a New Haven coffee staple. Check out their zine rack, local art, and plants for sale too!
Spacious coffee shop with casual breakfast and lunch options.
Delicious sit down breakfast and lunch spot. We got breakfast here the morning Chris proposed!
Excellent spot for sandwiches, pastries, and coffee or tea
Creative coffee and tea options, as well as breakfast, lunch, and pastries
Bagel sandwiches, babka, and coffee. Rumor has it they have the best bagels north of NYC.
Take a stroll around Yale's campus! The people watching is almost as good as the architecture!
The Yale University Art Gallery is a free art museum in Downtown New Haven. The collection is small but mighty. We recommend visiting in the morning and stopping at Atticus, across the street, for a light lunch.
The Yale Peabody Museum is our quaint spin on a museum of natural history. The museum is free to the public.
Featuring a green house, grounds, and carriage house, this is an awesome spot for relaxing and people watching. Penny (our dog) loves the fountain here!
East Rock Park is a large park packed with walking trails and scenic views.
Board game and table top gaming shop, for $10 you can hang out and play any game from their MASSIVE selection of board games.
Indie shop with an excellent selection of pins, patches, and gifts
Sunny and sweet pet-friendly plant shop