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Cheap Eats in Downtown

The best cheap eats in Downtown, New Haven

9 hand-picked cheap eats spots in Downtown. Part of our wider Cheap Eats guide and Downtown coverage.

OrdinaryHappy Hour

Ordinary

Craft cocktails and elevated bar bites in a speakeasy-inspired space. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-6pm with discounted cocktails and half-price oysters.

990 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown@ordinarynewhaven
Mecha Noodle BarAsian Food

Mecha Noodle Bar

Trendy ramen spot with rich tonkotsu and miso broths, creative toppings, and a buzzy downtown atmosphere.

87 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown@mechanoodlebar
Trinity Bar & GrillBars

Trinity Bar & Grill

A Crown Street staple with solid pub food, stiff drinks, and a chill late-night atmosphere.

157 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown
Ordinary New HavenBars

Ordinary New Haven

Craft cocktail bar in a beautifully restored historic space.

990 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown@ordinarynewhaven
BarBars

Bar

Nightclub meets pizzeria — famous for its mashed potato pizza and live music.

254 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06511
in Downtown@bar_newhaven
Koffee?Breakfast & Coffee

Koffee?

Downtown coffeehouse with fair-trade brews, housemade pastries, and sandwiches in a cozy brick-walled space.

104 Audubon St, New Haven, CT 06511
in Downtown@koffeenewhaven
Willoughby's Coffee & TeaBreakfast & Coffee

Willoughby's Coffee & Tea

Local roaster and cafe with a wide selection of single-origin coffees.

258 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown@willoughbyscoffee_nhv
Atticus Bookstore CafeBreakfast & Coffee

Atticus Bookstore Cafe

Beloved bookstore-cafe on the Green serving fresh-baked pastries since 1975.

1082 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown@atticuscafe
ROLiRestaurants

ROLi

A James Beard semi-finalist bringing soulful modern European cooking to Chapel Street. Chef Roland Olah's open-kitchen spot is relaxed and seriously delicious.

673 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510
in Downtown@rolinhv