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A bustling cafe and bakery founded since 1975. Features daily changing selection of hot foods and specials plus fresh breads and bakery goods, including vegan cakes and treats. Serves vegan pancakes every morning. The french toast is now vegan as well. Bus-your-own table style. Open Tue 8:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 8:30am-8:30pm.
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1000 Chapel St, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 06511
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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68 Reviews
First Review by Mary McCurry
ColleenVanTassell
Points +18
It’s been ok for decades. Just ok. - Edit
While it’s comforting that Claire’s has been around for years while other businesses have been pushed out by Yale, Claire’s food is just so uninspired. I’ve hoped it’d get better since 1993. It hasn’t.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-29
Pros: Outdoor dining
Cons: Impossible to park
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tarayoon
Points +1749
Staple in CT - Edit
Claire's is a vegetarian and vegan staple in CT. Everyone knows about it, and even my non-veg friends love coming here.
Read moreMy go-to is the spicy buffalo burrito. Comforting, filling, and really tasty. I love their homemade sour cream.
They have an assortment of vegan desserts that are always changing, but they're hit-or-miss for me. Sometimes they're pretty good, but other times they're heavy and grainy (more often than not). I still get them regardless because I'm a sucker for dessert and keep hoping for the best.
Great location, but can be difficult to park. Expect to walk if you're visiting during peak hours.
Pros: Vegan dessert, Good value, Good location
Cons: Difficult parking
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PinkTies
Points +47
Great spot, great food - Edit
Great little spot next to Yale that could easily serve as my daily go-to restaurant. Wide variety of menu options with plenty for full vegans. Desserts were a nice bonus!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan/vegetarian options , Cool vibe, Not too expensive
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RoryMcCormick
Points +41
Downtown gem - Edit
Phenomenal menu and atmosphere. Their tables are made out of new haven oak trees to boot!
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makcurtis
Points +1110
👎🏼 Dessert - Edit
Claire’s was SO busy when we went on a Saturday afternoon, which is a testament to how much people love them!
Read moreThe menu is HUGE, with a plethora of clearly-marked vegan options like risotto, tofu “wings”, salads, and sandwiches.
It was overwhelming because it was so crowded, and we decided to get a couple desserts to go. They have a section of the case that is clearly labeled vegan with plenty of delicious looking desserts. We tried the vegan doughnut and the lemon loaf.
They were both extremely dense and stodgy and just not enjoyable. I didn’t even finish mine. If this is the quality that they let pass in their baked goods, it makes me nervous to try the food.
I’d give it another chance just because it seems so popular, but our first experience was very disappointing.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, clearly marked , Fair prices
Cons: Desserts were just bad 👎🏼
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AStonebank
Points +19
Claire's kicks ass with AWESOME food and AMAZING deserts!! - Edit
I've been coming here for 20 years, and it's still the best!
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hrn126
Points +573
best pastries ever - Edit
these are the best pastries i’ve ever had
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AugustFern
Points +275
Claire's Kindness - Edit
Only one negative! They gave me the wrong dessert once, and I couldn't eat it. Other than that, I LOVE this place! Yum yum, if this place was closer, I'd be here often. Oh, and Claire is a sweetheart!
Read morePros: Good Food, Wide Selection, Kind Employees
Cons: Can Have Long Line, Gave Me Incorrect Order, Might Have to Wait a bit for Bathroom
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Annabelleleee
Points +168
Amazing vegan selection - Edit
Had the awesome vegan breakfast sandwich with “bacon” and the kale smoothie. Delicious!
Read morePros: So many vegan goodies , Cute and cozy ambience
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Kplant
Points +4563
Home made cooking since 1975 - Edit
Claire's makes their own veggie burgers, desserts and more. Corn chowder soup has the perfect flavor. BBQ veg burger and the CA veg burger were delicious. Don't leave with out having a chocolate lava cake though make sure you ask them to heat it up. And before you leave take with you a Suncookie.
Read morePros: They actually make food in house, They dont have any vegan science project foods, Warn friendly environment
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Vegaforian
Points +107
Yes! - Edit
Very knowledgeable staff and diverse menu with tons of delicious vegan options!
Read morePros: Vegan sour cream, Vegan mozzarella , Huge menu
Cons: Far from where I live , Kinda pricey, but hey 😃you get huge portions
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JJones315
Points +2192
Nice bakery options - Edit
I popped in her quickly recently and tried several options from the bakery goods that were vegan and vegan-GF. All of them were very nice. This is terrific for a college town that is curiously laking in vegan options.
Read morePros: Wide selection of vegan and vegan-GF baked goods, Great location, Great vibes
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DoreenZ
Points +122
Claire’s - Lots of Vegan Options, Fun Atmosphere! - Edit
Claire’s is a great place to meet, greet & eat. Food is consistently good, tons of vegan options, and a great place to meet your non-vegan friends and introduce them to vegan versions of their favorite comfort foods. The diners are always eclectic and entertaining. Go here.
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TheVeganPotter
Points +109
I’ll go back and try more things - Edit
My first time was underwhelming with a vegan breakfast sandwich. While the size and flavor was adequate the contents were soggy and oily due to sautéed arugula. The tempeh bacon and avocado tasted good but the bread was soaked in oil by the time i was halfway through eating the sandwich. I also got a vegan blueberry lemon coconut cake that was delicious and my overall experience will send me back to try more things from their extensive menu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options for meals, Vegan baked goods, Friendly helpful staff
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1dhill
Points +168
Many Great vegan options - Edit
Shepard’s pie is terrific. Vegan chili, drinks. Very convenient to Yale
Read morePros: Desserts are terrific , Many main courses and salads , Vegan latte
Cons: Make sure you specify vegan on salads
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Eunoia_1323
Points +602
Vegetarian restaurant with decent vegan options - Edit
We have been going to Claire’s for years. Their menu is huge. The whole restaurant is vegetarian with some vegan options and other options to modify dishes into being vegan. The portion is always great and the food is consistent. It is a bit pricey but affordable. If I remember correctly I think most of their produce is organic. I remember their vegetarian baled goods as being amazing but their vegan ones are just okay. We haven’t gone in a while, so things may have changed a bit. I wish they had more vegan options!
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alexajmorales
Points +126
A must!!!! - Edit
I let the rating almost atop me from going but I’m happy I ignored them!!!!! The food I got was AMAZING and not overpriced like most vegan foods. Loved it so much.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Prices are reasonable , Very attentive staff (especially to allergies)
Cons: Small location , Parking is awful
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chwjmu114
Points +112
Lacking flavor but lots of options - Edit
It was nice to have things labeled as vegan. The California burger is delicious (ordered without cheese) but I realized that the flavor comes from the guacamole on top and not from the patty itself. The dessert I had was also really flavorless and bland for the price. I’m not sure why they don’t season their food more... vegan food doesn’t have to be bland. Still, it was nice to know there were some vegan options in new haven. For the prices tho, they need to up their flavor game. Lastly, they have a fruit fly issue - they were swarming me both times I ate there and they were in the old flowers that were sitting around on the tables.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Items clearly labeled as vegan
Cons: Bland/lacking flavor, Cleanliness and fruit flies, Too many animal products on the menu still
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rebeccax3
Points +539
decent food - Edit
Fast food place, with variety of food to choose from, from different cuisines (Indian, shepherd's pie, etc.). I like some of their food very much, others I'm not impressed by.
Read morePros: vegetarian, some dishes are very tasty
Cons: food is ok, not always great
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Thepennsyltuckyvegan
Points +1015
totally tasty - Edit
If you’re veggie and in the New Haven area, this is a MUST GO. There are so many amazing options (menu is really vast), almost everything is made in-house, and the staff is super friendly. I had an absolutely amazing dinner and an incredible dessert. If I lived around here, I’d be a regular for sure.
Read morePros: friendly & accommodating staff, a million vegan options, DELICIOUS desserts
Cons: not fully vegan, menu font is small
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Amerforth3
Points +15
Claire's - Edit
I've been here many times. The food is amazing, especially the desserts. Although for their lunch meals their portions are huge. If you want to come for a lunch then stick to a half portion size or plan to take some of your meal home if you end up liking it.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Lots of options, Friendly staff
Cons: Lunch portions can be huge, Can get very crowded
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NicoP.
Points +78
Great vegan options - Edit
I had the vegan version of the California veggie burger and it was delicious!
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parlonightingale
Points +142
Would give another try - Edit
Before going to IKEA, I decided to swing by Claire's for lunch, as I don't make it to New Haven very often. I ordered the spicy buffalo soy chicken burrito wrap sans sour cream and mozzarella (I substituted Daiya) with guacamole. I also had a iced chai tea with coconut milk. The girl who took my order was very patient and knowledgeable about veganism, which was appreciated. I loved the atmosphere and interior of Claire's, as well as the general location. However, I was a little disappointed at the quality of the food for the price. For two people it cost me $30, which isn't that bad considering eating out as a vegan can be expensive; to substitute a vegan option - between the cheese, nondairy milk, and guacamole it was about $10 extra. This total is also without the Lithuanian coffee cake cupcake I had, which I went back for because who doesn't like dessert? The portion of the burrito, I will say, was pretty generous. Also beware, I had overheard that they cook the soy chicken in dairy butter. I don't know if that is true, but just to be safe I would double check.
Read morePros: Good location, Friendly staff , Environmentally conscious in some aspects
Cons: Expensive , Wish they offered more vegan desserts
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lisakw
Points +1217
Classic but stuck there - Edit
The food is always fresh and dependable but is rarely amazing. It's very vegan 1.0 in terms of menu offering but has a nice Yale vibe atmosphere.
Read morePros: lots of vegan and gluten free items. good desserts
Cons: the line can move quickly. be sure you know what y
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lorikunz
Points +83
OK - Edit
The food was good the first time i visited. I had huevos. the sauce could have been more flavorful and the egg came cooked a little more than I wanted. It was super yummy.
Read moreI came back a second and third time. Had the uevos- was pretty gross and returned it to the kitchen. Cold and soggy chips, egg was hard as a rock. Next time ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich thing. Rubbery and gross. i threw it in the trash.
The restaurant was busy and a little cold twice out of 3 times.
I took a piece of cake to go all three times and should stick only to desserts.
Updated from previous review on 2016-03-07
Pros: Vegetarian, Diverse menu, Healthy
Cons: Crowded, Cold, inconsistent food
lorikunz
I have been back to this restaurant and wish to remove 2 stars. It seems as though I just hit it on a good day the first time. I am never going back. Cold food, sigh chips and rude service when I asked for a redo.
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Dancingpurplemermaid
Points +354
Good - Edit
Claire's is a nice place with lots of choices. We already had lunch so we decided to just get a little snack of nachos and chili what turned out te be more than we expected - still the price was a little high in my view. It's possible to swap to vegan cheese! The music was classic so somehow matching with the yale atmosphere but the food gave me no high culinary vibes, it was okay, but worth a visit. Not very special though. I liked the individual and authentic location.
Read morePros: Vegan options, A lot of choices, Atmosphere and music
Cons: Partially pricey, Not special
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Minniesmominmd
Points +16
Fantastic Food - Edit
I had the most amazing lunch. I had ordered the "chic'n pot pie". The most amazing vegan meal I have ever had. I also had fresh bread and a cup of cinnamon coffee. The staff was amazing, polite and fast. I highly recommend this restaurant
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