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New Haven Lunch Spots

Restaurants that serve lunch in New Haven, CT

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Salsa Fresca

All food at Salsa Fresca is fresh & prepared on site with quality ingredients

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Haven Hot Chicken

One of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England.

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Alphabetical List

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Koffee

104 Audubon St

Coffee shop offering fair-trade brews, housemade pastries & sandwiches in a brick-walled space.

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Koon Thai

163 Temple St

Thai restaurant that allows for a variety of special diets and allergies with a menu almost entirely customizable for any guest.

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Kumo Sushi Hibachi

7 Elm St

Hibachi-grilled steaks & seafood, plus sushi, udon & more, served in a warm, brick-walled space.

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L'Orcio

806 State St

Modern Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, served in a townhouse with a trellis-covered patio.

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La Cosinita Mexican Cafe

177 Park St

Before opening La Cosinita, the founder attended culinary school in Mexico City to bring the authentic flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine to New Haven.

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Ladle & Loaf

357 Whalley Ave

A Kosher Middle Eastern Fusion restaurant, with the intention of fusing flavors from the Middle East with flavors from around the world. Their food is refreshing and delicious and their farmhouse design creates a warm and homey atmosphere for diners.

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Lalibela Ethopian Takeout

176 Temple St

Homestyle Ethiopian cuisine, with some vegetarian dishes, served in a spare, homey setting.

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Louis' Lunch

261 Crown St

Tiny rustic lunch spot with claims of having invented the hamburger, which it still serves on toast.

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Main Garden

376 Elm St

Standard Chinese joint offering a large menu of traditional fare, plus lunch specials & delivery.

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Maison Mathis

304 Elm St

Maison Mathis pays tribute to the rich heritage of Belgian food culture. Inspired by the best European cuisines, it’s a place where they treasure and share their culinary legacy.

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