La Fenice
630 Chapel St, New Haven, CT
Crema's Take
“La Fenice is a family-run Italian gem where co-owners Simone and her husband craft everything in-house, from exceptional espresso drinks to house-made gelato and pastries that locals rave about—particularly their standout sea salt caramel gelato. The spacious, calm atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between a serious espresso bar and a welcoming gathering spot, where you're equally likely to find someone lingering over a matcha affogato as catching up with family over coffee and fresh-baked focaccia. This is the kind of place where quality clearly matters, with reviewers consistently noting it as one of the best cafés in the region.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
One of the best cafés in the area, without a doubt. The coffee is truly excellent — easily one of the few places in the region where the quality really stands out. The cookies are great, and the focaccia is outstanding, always fresh and very well made. The gelato deserves…
We arrived with my family and each one chose something. A banana cake with a very good flavor, coconut ice cream also good, a cappuccino nothing out of the ordinary and an affogato matcha without comments (don’t order please). I think they need more charisma, too serious.…
This new place offers a truly authentic family run Italian experience. One of the best things is that they make everything in-house, a testament to the talent of Simone (co-owner with her husband and cook/baker). In fact, you'll likely hear some Italian being spoken while you're…
The shop is quite spacious, mainly serving ice cream, cakes, and desserts. The large, medium, and small cups of Gelato cost $7.75, $6, and $5 respectively. They offer assorted tarts like strawberry, blueberry, and lemon. I ended up choosing the Napoleon pastry. The food was…
La Fenice has the best sea salt caramel gelato in New Haven, we love spending time there! There are many options in the menu, including great coffees. The staff is very polite and the place is calm and cozy. The price is fair! I recommend visiting! ✨
Crema Reviews
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