Nice and mellow coffee shop. Wasnt too busy on a Sunday morning. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Coffee was a good temperature as well.It was cool to shop for books and browse local artists prints while I waited for my order. The bookstore side was well stocked.

Maybe my new favorite store. The service here is amazing and the selection is quite good!

This was my first time back in about 10-15 years or so. Intrigued by the offering of a french toast latte that i saw online, i had to get it and the drink did not disappoint! I can’t wait until general indoor dining is safe again so i can spend some time here with a coffee and a book.My favorite food from last time i was here was the giant lemon poppy muffins - do you still have those?

DO NOT BOTHER. Wow. What a disappointment. The cashier was not kind or friendly. The food was flavorless. The entire experience was wholeheartedly disappointing. It’s a business. Greet your customers! Be kind. Be friendly. I wanted to enjoy this experience so much and soup to nuts it was just an awful experience. Don’t bother going here. Supporting local businesses is so very important but this is one business that should just close up so that another business can move in. One that actually wants to make customers feel welcome.Addendum: I wish I would have read the negative reviews first. Every. Single. One. Has the same complaint. Rude staff. Flavorless food. Do the owners even care? How many of the same bad reviews does this place need to have before something is done. What a waste of time and money.

This is a bookstore where you could happily get lost for an afternoon. In addition to great reading material, there are lots of fun gift ideas like literary themed puzzles. FYI, currently operating cashless.

I dined in the cute little cafe book store, will definitely be back. I ordered a latte and breakfast sandwich. Service was great, very friendly and the food was delicious.

A cool breakfast spot in the middle of the bookstore. Plenty of healthy options available.Service was fast and friendly.It was fun browsing books afterwards

Congenial spot for tasty sandwiches and drinks before heading to galleries. Excellent staff.

Best pecan bar I have ever had and my boyfriend was so happy eating the pecan bar :))) also the Tiramisu is so good.. I almost come to get one ever other day

Rude staff member at front register. I was visiting with my 4 month old daughter and 4 year old autistic son. My son was very overexcited to be at the bookstore. The entire time at Atticus, my sister and I were trying to get him to calm down. My son tried to pull my debit card out as I was making my purchase and I quickly said do not remove the debit card from the machine until he tells you to. The cashier then said rudely and loudly I AM A WOMAN. I didn’t even comprehend what they said to me, or what they were referring to, because I was very busy helping my son deal with impulses due to his autism the entire time I was in the store. This staff member watched us while we were in the store, they knew what we were going through, and I even asked them if there was books for children with autism. There was a polite and professional way she could have said “I prefer to be called she.” I may have unintentionally made her uncomfortable by using the wrong pronoun but she clearly knew what I was going through with no regard for my feelings or my situation.

They really only have a breakfast sandwich and a couple of other items. They had a half a dozen different bakery items as well.The sandwich was ok, I dont know how you cant make a good breakfast sandwich. The sandwiches came out quick, but we were the only ones there. The time to help was extremely rude. 30 bucks for two sandwiches two coffees and a scone.

Great local bookstore and cafe. Excellent selection of books. Snacks, coffee, sandwiches... Worth a trip.

Nice place to get a brunch sandwich, a GOOD coffee and buy some books! The BLT is from out of this world.

Very cozy place in the heart of NH with a wide selection of books. If youre looking for a nice place to grab a coffee with a friend or something this is the place for you.

This place is a dream.

I have gotten breakfast, coffee, and lemonade here before. They have all been lovely! The price is also reasonable.

Great food and service!

Good book selection. Bookstore side is limited to 2 people at a time, 15 minute browsing right now.

Nice cosy cafe combined with a bookstore. Perfect for some deep discussions over a coffee

Still my favorite croissants in town. Nice place to hang out with friends, always love the ambience.

Not opened fully. Needs to get back to business. It is hurting the whole atmosphere. However, the black bean soup is still amazing!

Perfect breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Plenty of unique books and gifts and culinary treats to peruse while waiting for your meal.

Delicious breakfast, espresso and croissant! Clean restroom and nice employees.

Great café and bookstore. Lovely staff, pastries, and bites.Recommend to get there early as seating is limited.

The place was jam-packed with people which was a good sign. Food was good, service friendly. Sat quite a while with my guest and they didnt bother us one bit or try to get rid of us which was nice. Seating was a bit cramped, but thats to expected.

Very nice folks, and a nice place to drink coffee and read a book.

Lunch here was so good - the bread was fresh and delicious and the mushroom sandwich and pear salad were divine. Of course I ended up wandering over to the bookstore side and couldn’t resist making a few stationery purchases, since they have such an amazing selection of cards, notebooks, etc. If I return to New Haven, I will definitely come back! The only suggestion I would make is more vegan options on the menu.

The stopped here for a quick lunch while visiting Yale University. The meatball bowl was flavourful, our sandwiches were made with fresh ingredients, and the coffee was good. The bookshop was restricted access during COVID-19, but we could envision enjoying the books while dining in during a future visit.

Great fresh food. Some specials are cooked to order..The men are nice, the woman there was rude. 1pm

Its pretty nice but too cold

Everything Is well selected and made with care. Their emphasis on selecting quality healthy ingredients is much appreciated. The flavors are top notch, and the sourdough makes me dance

Lovely to have a perfect macchiato and cup of tea after walking around in the cold and rain. Great bookstore too.

I love their stationary collection

Great spot! Perfect combo of cafe and bookstore. Really enjoyed the drinks here.

Food was decent, not a huge selection of books either.

Very cozy and confortable. The food is good. Great book and gift selection!

The food is absolutely delicious! Such a great atmosphere with an awesome selection of books. My favorite place to visit when I go to New Haven.

The yellow milk sounds gross but was actually delicious.

Large breakfast portions. Try their nitro-coffee, incredible texture and mouth-feel.

I bought an amazing pastry one morning. Fresh & buttery. $$ - worth a splurge.

As we have not yet entered Pass Three of lifting COVID-19 restrictions, I did not know that they reopened. Online, I saw, I could order bread for pickup. I also could order books and greeting cards.And I did. No problem finding on-street parking, as the museums remain closed (July 3, 2020) 😷The Oat Porridge sourdough bread is amazing! and we are looking forward to the rest of my order (Mac and cheese, a pull-apart bread, and potato salad) over the weekend.I am looking forward to training to them as part of my morning routine when restrictions are fully lifted.

So happy to have this wonderful place near me! Kind and intelligent is the team. Warm and welcoming is the store. Thanks!

Good books. Good food. Nice brunch.

A little cute cafe in the bookstore. Good scones and late but waiters are a bit slow.

Went in looking for a book or two and left with five. What a pleasant experience filled with great recommendations that took into consideration what I was indecisively searching for.

We loved everything we ordered! The menu is more upscale than it used to be when I first started coming here years ago. We got the octopus appetizer--delicious! Also, the grain bowl is delicious and healthy. We also got several soups and sandwiches which were great. You cant beat the price for the quality of the good. All of the homemade breads are stellar!

Sandwiches are not bad. But no dressing and on the pricy side.I experienced not good customer service

I came to pick up some delicious bread for a party but stayed to shop. I had forgotten about the vast array of cards and gifts. A little pricey but beautiful items you wont find anywhere else in the area. Worth a stop when you need a tasteful little something for a special occasion. And be sure to visit the cafe. This is one of downtown New Havens oldest family owned and operated businesses.

Good coffee good scones good books good vibe!

Discriminates against people with medical conditions, even when they have a doctors note. 0 stars.

Cook not wearing gloves and touching food with bare hands. Have always enjoyed my lunches at Atticus and I would have chosen 5 stars. BUT today I sat at the counter for the first time and could see the cooks preparing the food, one was not wearing gloves (the other was) and I watched him slide some eggs on a dish with his bare fingers, then grab a bunch of lettuce for a sandwich or a salad, handling bread and so on. Dont want to judge the man, but I dont know how much he washes his hands when cooking or after the bathroom, not to mention cross contamination. Grossed me out and turned me off....not sure if Ill return, HUGE bummer!!

Good selection of books, warm cozy atmosphere

The books are fantastic.

One of my favorite places in the world! Great collection of books and gifts, and wonderful food. It can be pricey, but breakfast is surprisingly affordable.

Love this place for breakfast......

A little too crunchy for my taste. Also, some prices are a bit outta-wack ($8 for a loaf of bread). Coffee is good though. I know its across from Yale, but just about every book in there seemed ultra-liberal.

The bookstore always surprises me with at least one new, random book that becomes a favorite: a book on existentialism, or grammar, or poetry. (I now assign the grammar book to my students--I am a university professor, not at Yale, but Im a Yale alumna.) What Im most excited about based on my most recent visit to Atticus is their new (I honestly dont know how new it is, but its new to me) approach to book recommendations. The staff members have shelves that give you a decent sense of what each persons interests are--though these tend to be broad in scope, its not like one person likes sci fi and one likes romance and one likes biography: based on what Ive seen the staff reads across genres a lot. The recommended books are interesting on their own, but whats really cool is that each staff member has selected a few mystery/take a chance on me books. These come wrapped in brown paper, and each has a very short teaser-description of the book. I think this is a brilliant idea. Its like opening a present every time I finish a book and get to start a new one. Im excited about my first book, which is now open, and my father is over the moon about his, which hes already finished. A+, Atticus. Will you ship me some random ones? Ill read anything at this point.

Visited Yale art museum. Lots of interesting exhibits. Free of charge, but a donation is nice.

One if New Havens great cafe restaurants. In a bookstore. Great healthy food server to the friendly staff keeps me coming back time and again. The bread is fantastic and the baked treats delicious, and the breakfast and lunch menu is super. you havent eaten them in the Havens best until youve eaten at Atticus. It a chance to take home a book as well. Which of the lot more than Amazon can deliver any day of the week

Theyre great! I think maybe Bonnie (I asked a cashier for her name just so I could write this reviews) sets the tone. All the people behind the counter Ive encountered have gone out of thereand seem to be in good moods. -rare for customer service positions. I only do take out these days though and thats what this review is about.

Oh man this place was a ton of fun. My wife just ordered toast and they brought it to her with butter and jam and it was delicious. And its a wonderful book store, too there is a great selection of the books both new release and classics and its just a really fun place to be. I highly recommend the Atticus bookstore.

I was just in the Atticus bookstore and left without buying anything. The girl behind the back counter made continuous rounds through the store. I had picked up several wrapped books and was about to read the note on each of these recommended (mystery) books when she told me I wasnt allowed to read what they were about without buying them first!! And she wasnt kidding. She did offer to hold them for me while I shopped. I told not to bother as Im not buying any books that Im not allowed to read what theyre about. Great way to lose a sale and a customer. Is the owner aware she is losing customers for them??A Visitor from NYC

Theyre great! I think maybe Bonnie (I asked a cashier for her name just so I could write this reviews) sets the tone. All the people behind the counter Ive encountered have gone out of thereand seem to be in good moods. -rare for customer service positions. Being right across the street from Art gallery is such a huge plus to this coffee shop, not to mention the bookstore.

Great chai, good coffee for a reasonable price. Helpful staff have us a couple suggestions for books. Fantastic selection for a pretty small place.

I loved this bookstore so much! A small but well curated collection, and my favorite part is the blind book dates. I bought a mystery book based on the staff recommendation and wound up reading a book I never would have picked up otherwise that is now one of my all time favorites! Such a fun experience! And the place is well lit. It gets a little crowded but its still a pleasant place to peruse books and find a new treasure or two.

Friendly service, the food was pretty good for a Sunday brunch crowd. We had no issues, given how busy it was... There was a bit of a wait for our coffee, but considering there were never empty tables, and pretty quick turnaround (for the most part), everything was really good. Afterward, we shopped the bookstore side and liked the selection and organization..Make sure to check out the employees recommendations, if you want to stretch out from your comfort zone a little bit... they come wrapped in brown paper, so you just have to trust them. I thought that was a neat feature.

I was turned off from this place for a long time because of the display of very left-leaning, even radical literature in its window. I felt like they were catering to a particular customer who was not me. BUT, I went in with some buddies today for lunch, and their pork sandwich and mac and cheese were excellent. The selection of books was great too and much less extreme/partisan than it seemed last year and the year before. Good books, good service, will return.

Went in for a quick bite to eat with my daughter. Food was good, large portion of meat on the sandwich. We took home the leftovers.I enjoyed browsing through the book store. I purchased a new puzzle for my Mothers birthday. They have a great selection to choose from.Expensive, 2 sandwiches and a coffee cost me $32.00.We were scared of the glasses, film and finger prints seen at a glance.

Wonderful place!!! Great customer service when I took my girlfriend for lunch! Would really come back here again!! The people there are very nice!

Great food and awesome books. I couldnt help myself but to buy 6 books along with breakfast. The staff are helpful and courteous. I love this place

The coffee was great. I had a blast perusing the books with fellow book lovers. I saw a lot of interesting titles. The snacks were well done as well. This location can get busy during the school year. Go Bulldogs!

A bright, modern spot very close to the green and main campus. Has nice soups and fresh breads. A good place to meet with friends.

Today was the first time I went into this coffee shop. It came highly recommended by a friend, who frequents this particular spot. However, my experience with the staff was awful!!! So much so that I walked out because of the rudeness of both the cashier and barista. If a customer doesn’t know the “norms” and way you’d like them to enter, sit, and order, perhaps a little customer service would help out and come a long way.

Love going to Atticus for brunch. Their selection of savory food is excellent, and their desserts and coffee are even better!! Sometimes there is a wait especially on Sundays but it is never very long. The service is great and their food tastes very fresh and good. After eating, you can check out the books and get something new to read for home.

The chocolate croissants feel like Im back in France. The Coffee is perfect. The employees are the nicest people ever. The book selection is great, and you can find a lot of lgbtq friendly books, some new haven books, some Connecticut books, kids books, anything you could want. They have games, puzzles and stationary too.

Great food, great coffee, great service, all in a cramped but intimate and lively interior. Dont miss out on the excellent bread baked in-house. The bookstore also stocks a nice selection of predominantly fiction with a wonderful section of staff recommendations. A local favorite.

Perfectly located with a great atmosphere and resources. The Cafe is really good with a lot of options. Lots of great books here. This is a good place to hang out.

Great books! Great Food! Must go if you are looking for a coffee and book shop in the heart of New Haven. Breakfast and lunch offerings are delicious and bread is fresh baked.

Every time Ive been, the service has been excellent and the waitstaff polite and attentive. The food is always very fresh. I highly recommend the Italian tuna salad, its amazing. Sandwiches are big, hearty and reasonably priced. I love this place, its one of my favorites.

This place is a gem. Excellent book selection, delicious food and a friendly atmosphere. Definitely go there!

We are spoiled to have such lovely food with such beautiful bread. Would definitely recommend to go on a the weekend for the small plates/meals that they serve. Such great food !!!

The pastries are good, typically not very sweet, and many are made with whole grain flour. The rye chocolate chip cookies are amazing. The foods good, with fresh ingredients, but table service is really poor. Last time I had lunch there, the waitress chastised me for buying a cookie from the counter, rather than ordering it at the table, and then asked me and my friend to leave after 40 minutes because other people were waiting.

One of my favorite lunch places when Im in New Haven. Interesting options, yummy desserts, friendly staff. And after you eat, you can browse the books.

Excellent selection of books and authors. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Alao high quality greeting cards and stationary. And a lovely lunch/ coffee shop attached. On the street parking or nearby garage parking. Very close to art museum and galleries.

Decades-running best black bean soup around. Bring your own mug-to-go... theyll fill it with good coffee for a buck .

So chill. The books are great while not very well known. I had a great time browsing everything.

A New Haven gem!

Solid, clean, healthy food at a reasonable price. This time had the black bean soup. Great. Only complaint, 75¢ for another slice of bread?

My idea of heaven! Really good food at very affordable prices, fast, extremely friendly, and best of all, surrounded by an exceptional bookstore! How much better can it get!

I really enjoyed the lunches I have had here, the Mac and Cheese is extraordinary. However, the times that I have had breakfast here I have not enjoyed my meal as much. Finding the porridge to be almost tasteless and the French Toast to as well be lacking. It would be a four star lunch, however I would hardly ever reccomend the breakfast.

Great food. Great service with a smile.Will come back again

Whenever we visit New Haven, we have to stop at Atticus Bookstore/Cafe. They have the best breads and jams in town. I love all their soups, salads and sandwiches. The bookstore is the best too. I love the cards, journals and stationary they offer. Its a must.

Amazing place to go for gifts and cards. The sell locally made greeting cards which everyone loves to receive.

Great vibes

Coffee shop with really good food. Breakfast sandwich was delicious as well as meat soup. Scones and pastries are great also

Nice cafe with good food and beverages, small but well curated book selection for sale. An enjoyable place to spend time and shop for books

Quaint place, larger than it looks from outside. Because of the library like setting, its very quiet. But not unsettlingly so.The selection of food isnt too small, but not overwhelmingly large either. Not to mention the taste, 100%will visit again. But the only reason I cant rate it 5 stars is that the place they go to make and get food seems too open to the patrons, and the register is far too close to the seats for any conversation to be truly intimate. All other problems are minuscule in comparison and are remedied by other amenities.

The food is fantastic and the staff is cheerful and friendly. Its a little tightly packed in there, but its worth the squeeze.

It used to have my all time favourite sandwich (kimchi & roast beef) but they dont anymore. Still great quality food (love the soups!) in an iconic New Haven place

Such an amazing little bookstore! Every Christmas and birthday I ask for a gift card to Atticus. It is a perfect spot, with great views, and has a cute little cafe. Perfect spot for curling up with some good food and a great book. I do wish it was bigger though!