Pistachio Cafe

911 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT

★★★★4.3(1,091 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Pistachio Café in Westville is a charming neighborhood gem where carefully crafted drinks—like their standout chai lattes and creative rose lattes—pair beautifully with artfully plated brunch dishes and exceptional house-made pastries. The cozy, Instagram-worthy space draws friends and solo visitors alike who linger over excellent coffee and matcha, though the ordering system can feel a bit confusing at first visit. It's the kind of place that makes you want to return just to try another item from their rotating menu of signature creations.

What to expect

Signature drinksLight foodMatcha & teaTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksPastriesSlow sitFull breakfastMeetings

Google Reviews

Jeannie Ranalli
★★★★★2 months ago

First time here. Food was artistically presented and delicious. My friend and I shared brunch meals. We had salmon tartine and rose waffles with a rose latte and a honey ginger latte. All were yummy. Atmosphere relaxed and cozy. Highly recommend!

Kristy W
★★★★3 months ago

Super cute!!! Great vibes but we wanted to eat and it was really confusing. We had to go to the center of the shop to wait for a hostess to seat us then once we sat down we had to go back to the same place to order. I dunno!?!?? They wouldn't give us a real cup of water. We had to use tiny little water cups and refill them a billion times which isn't the end of the world. The shawarma wrap had pretty good flavor but was dry. The pecan bar was really good. I think if you go for a something baked and a drink it would probably be great. Don't think I'd go back for real food though.

Presto
★★★★★3 months ago

Fabulous little gem in Westville (two miles west of downtown) a delightful little village with art galleries and restaurants. Pistachio has awesome decor and wonderful coffee. Next time will try one of their “Pistachio” lattes. Crème Brûle cheesecake was not as good as it looked as probably not recently baked. But would definitely recommend it Brunch/Lunch menu. I highly recommend and will be back!!

Ryan Marron
★★★★★4 months ago

Pistachio Café is an absolute gem in New Haven. I ordered a chai latte and it was outstanding, perfectly spiced, smooth, and easily one of the best I’ve had. The red velvet cake was phenomenal as well, incredibly fresh and rich. The ambiance is perfect, with beautiful décor and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It was easy to chat comfortably with the person I was with, but I also noticed plenty of seating options for larger groups as well as individual spots ideal for studying or working. The layout is thoughtful and welcoming for any type of visit. Customer service was excellent: friendly, attentive, and professional. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish. I’ll definitely be returning. Short wait times for such a popular place was very unexpected, but beyond appreciated!

Amanda Angeletti
★★★★★5 months ago

This was my first time to Pistachio and will definitely be back! Its such a cool atmosphere to eat and visit with friends. Food was amazing and I definitely took home desserts from the front bakery. The food plating is a work of art itself. The staff is very friendly and welcoming - the owner even came by each table to say hi and ask how everyone's visit was. Highly recommended!

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