Union League Patisserie
1042 Chapel St, New Haven, CT
Crema's Take
“This New Haven patisserie shines brightest for its French pastries, with the lemon meringue tart earning particular devotion from regulars who praise its perfect balance of tart and sweet. While the coffee leans traditional and pairs nicely with their carefully crafted pastries like buttery croissants and seasonal specialties such as the Buche de Noel, it's really a destination for those seeking an unhurried sit-down experience centered on exceptional baked goods. The experience can be inconsistent—some visitors rave about the quality and atmosphere, while others have noted service lapses—but when things click, it's a genuine French patisserie moment in Connecticut.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Slow-sit spot. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
I visited this bakery yesterday for the first time and while everything I’ve tried so far (almond croissant, macaroons, iced matcha, half a coffee eclair pictured) was yummy, I don’t see myself coming back. After paying for my order I noticed the price for my matcha was a dollar…
The Buche de Noel is an exquisite seasonal treat! I love the hazelnut filling and chocolate ganache coating. It was hard not to eat the whole thing, but I'm trying to save some for tomorrow! I took it slow and savored each exceptional bite. It's the fanciest gift I've received…
The lemon meringue tart was delicious: not too sweet, the right amount of acidity, crisp crust. The chocolate pave had a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey mouse. The croissant was also very nice. Highlight: I was particularly impressed with the coffee. I would actually go…
Was eager to try this new patisserie in New Haven but left disappointed by the quality of the pastry and treatment from the staff. After 10 minutes of awkward silence and avoidance from the two employees who had their unmistakable discontent on full display at the pastry case…
The lemon meringue tarte is phenomenal, a perfect balance between the sharp, tangy lemon and the sweet, creamy meringue. The pastry crust stayed crispy even though I left it in my fridge overnight. I would definitely come back again!
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Poindexter Coffee
★ 4.5 (67)
Poindexter has earned its reputation as a beloved neighborhood fixture in New…
Briellies Gelato & Cafe
★ 4.9 (255)
This gelato-first cafe makes its own fruit salads fresh and produces genuinely…
MOTW Coffee and Pastries
★ 4.8 (979)
Tucked near Yale, Motw Coffee and Pastries has mastered the art of creative…
The Jitter Bus
★ 5.0 (84)
Tucked just off the highway in New Haven, The Jitter Bus is a brilliantly…