Willoughby's Coffee & Tea

Best coffee in New Haven or come to think of it anywhere (except for maybe the one time I had a Marroncito in a cafe in Venezuela some 38 years ago - maybe).

The name is wonderful too as inspired by the title of the classic episode of the Twilight Zone: A Stop at Willoughby.

One suggestion: the cafe is pretty minimalist in decor which I like. But maybe a closed circuit TV showing A stop at Willoughby would add a fine touch.

https://youtu.be/tmLh2LMT2Gc?si=CyLalzpWEGctdIwg

I am not sure I've ever had any food here, but you know what I have had?

Coffee that makes me feel like I'm going to pierce the veil between universes. There's coffee and then there's Willoughby's coffee, which will make you shake and talk to the Face of God.

Ambiance is fine, it's a small spot so its almost impossible to find a seat because this is basically on Yale's campus, which means you're competing with people who are about to have a nervous breakdown and haven't slept in two weeks, so probably not worth losing an arm.

But the coffee. Hooo boy the coffee. If you want to wake up, and never, ever sleep again, this is it.

The coffee is great! Tasty, affordable. We've gotten it thrice in quick succession. The varieties rotate and all have been pleasing light-medium roast with sweet notes.
Plenty of seating. Nice service. Coffee bags available for home brewing in various preparations.

Strong house coffee blend. Buckle up . Lots of good vibes for casual sitting and chatting.

+ Convenient location
- Horrendous service
- Stale pastry
- Top-3 worst cappuccino I've ever had

Easy quick breakfast with plenty of fixings for iced or hot coffee. Toasted everything bagel was perfect.

Quiet on a Saturday morning. The first stop on my New Haven Croissant tour. To me they look the ones I can make at home from Trader Joes. But these are much softer and buttery. The only thing that I found odd was the hardness of the chocolate, but that is NOT a bad thing, the chocolate was still soft and what better way to start the morning than with a big bite of soft chocolate surrounded by fluffy carbs!
I give it 3 croissants on a scale of 5.

Popular study spot, but I think that there are much better cafes/coffee shops you can go to.

I ordered the chai tea which was very over-priced and tasted meh - it reminds me of the milk leftover after you finish your cereal. The seats are fine, but the only charging stations are by the bar, so if you want to study with a friend at one of the tables, it becomes really inconvenient.

This place isn't bad, but also not the best. Probably wouldn't come again.

This is a quaint little coffee shop located directly across Yale. The prices as compared to Starbucks or a Dunkin' Donuts are much more reasonable. You walk in and are greeted by a glass case of various baked goods and other snack options. The cashiers and barista are friendly and very prompt in taking your order. There is plenty of room to spread out and there is free WiFi available. Overall, this was a nice change from the standard. If ever in the area, I shall return for a chai latte with almond milk!

Decent coffee. I haven't been back because the staff is just so lackluster. Still waiting to feel the least bit welcomed and appreciated. Not a lot of seating. Just awkward. Only tried twice to make sure I don't their Americano. I don't. Their other location is better. But again no seating. I wanted somewhere to go to right after a Museum visit and this location won't be it. I do like their bagels. That gets them the 3rd star.