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Hours
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 595 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 691-7270
Website: http://www.kaiyden.com/
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Kaiyden’s | Coffee Shop in New Haven
A trendy neighborhood gourmet coffee shop. Come by and enjoy specialty hot and cold drinks; Espresso, Latte, Chai, Cappuccino etc, along with drip coffee.
Kaiyden’s | New Haven CT – Facebook
Kaiyden’s is on Door Dash and GrubHub!! You can also call the store directly to place a pickup order. We are here for you and all your coffee needs!!
Wooster Square Coffee Shop (@kaiydens_coffee) – Instagram
Neighborhood pet-friendly coffeeshop ☕️ Enjoy specialty drinks and pastries in historic New Haven with wifi for customers · Photo by Kaiyden’s | Wooster Square …
Reviews
Lisa
Found Kaiyden’s while in town to drop daughter off at Yale. This coffee house is cozy and eclectic. The Barista was friendly and gracious and made our drinks just right. Our daughter, not a coffee drinker, tried the lavender honey latte and loved it. They serve a wide array of hot and cold drinks, pastries, smoothies and more. It is near Wooster Square, street parking available. The owner was in the 2nd day we visited and stopped by to greet us and chat. It appears to be a good hang out spot for students and business people alike. I recommend this charming neighborhood spot.
… moreGregory Hernandez
Nice coffee place. Impressive selection we had a strawberry matcha, pineapple chai & Vietnamese coffee ☕️
They have sugar free options too ✊
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Next to the beautiful park. We will stop by again next time we are in New Haven
… moreThey have sugar free options too ✊
I saw dog biscuit
Books for kids
Next to the beautiful park. We will stop by again next time we are in New Haven
Angie
Kaiyden’s has many creative drinks and very kind owners! Very cozy and welcoming space that is great for doing work or meeting with friends
… moremanu Brissette
Do yourself a favor and stop there if you want coffee. There will be some of the nicest people you ever meet in your life inside that coffee shop. Driven by the passion of coffee ready to give you a five star experience.
Make sur you try the Vietnamese coffee
… moreMake sur you try the Vietnamese coffee
Eloise McCarren
Love coming here as the vibe is always very welcoming and chill. Not as sceney as other cafe which is a nice when you want to just keep it lowkey. Good for wfh and also socializing. Music is not too loud which I appreciate! Overall great comfortable atmosphere. Drinks have always been made well, latte milk foamed to perfection
… moreShubhi Maheshwari
The type of place where you walk in and immediately met with the nicest smile from the staff that instantly lifts your mood. You could tell the people working there genuinely enjoy working there.
They had house made syrups which was so cool! You don’t ever see that anymore and the flavors? So unique! I got the saffron latte and wow, saffron is a hard taste to get right but mostly the aroma is so comforting, I was so excited to try it and wasn’t disappointed. They also gave a little sip of their Vietnamese coffee to try which was nice to offer and it tasted great!
The vibe was really homey and cute, bet it would be nice to study there!
… moreThey had house made syrups which was so cool! You don’t ever see that anymore and the flavors? So unique! I got the saffron latte and wow, saffron is a hard taste to get right but mostly the aroma is so comforting, I was so excited to try it and wasn’t disappointed. They also gave a little sip of their Vietnamese coffee to try which was nice to offer and it tasted great!
The vibe was really homey and cute, bet it would be nice to study there!
Beto Michell
On a quiet Christmas morning in New Haven, the world felt still. I was just finishing a five-mile walk when I crossed paths with a man named Cameron, who was carrying two cups of coffee like they were precious cargo. When I asked where he’d found a brew on Christmas Day, he didn’t just give me a name; he gave me a promise. “Kaiyden’s,” he said. “You’re really going to like the place.” He was wrong. I didn’t just like it—I was changed by it.
A World Behind the Glass
Walking into Kaiyden’s is an experience that requires you to momentarily close your eyes. When you open them, you aren’t in a typical “trendy” coffee shop. You’ve stepped into a world that feels part Cheers and part neighborhood Barbershop. It is a place where the air isn’t just filled with the scent of roasted beans and pastries, but with the undeniable vibration of belonging. At Kaiyden’s, you aren’t a transaction. You are family. Within minutes, the barriers of “customer” and “staff” dissolve. They become your father, mother, brother, and sister—the kin you didn’t know you were missing.
The Heart of the Home
The soul of the shop is anchored by its owners, Shawna and Chidi. Shawna is the matriarch, possessing a heart of gold that seems to expand to fit whoever walks through the door. Chidi is the captain—the steady hand on the stern who keeps the ship sailing with precision and warm, tough love. On that Christmas Day, my planned quick stop turned into a three-hour journey. I found myself sitting among the “living room” of New Haven:
* Willie: A 97-year-old Korean War veteran and local golf legend whose presence alone is a masterclass in history and grace.
* Scotte: A no-nonsense retired firefighter who brings the grounded reality of a life of service.
* Daweed: An insurance salesman who was working remotely on Christmas Day, but in this setting, it didn’t feel like work—it felt like sitting at the kitchen table.
The magic continued a few days later when I met Tizzy, a talented local artist.
A Powerful Punch of Love
If the atmosphere is the cake, the staff is the icing. I met sisters Emily and Lexi from West Hartford. Emily, who works behind the bar, is cherished by Shawna and Chidi as if she were their own daughter. When you see the three of them together, they pack a powerful punch of love that is restorative. In an era where it is dangerously easy to feel invisible, Kaiyden’s is the antidote. It is your mom’s chicken soup on a cold day; it is the special salve you rub on your heart when the world feels a little too heavy.
The Menu
I can’t speak to the whole menu yet because I’m stuck on my favorite: a 20-oz cappuccino served in a proper ceramic cup. It was perfect. But honestly, if the rest of the menu is even half as good as the vibe, you can’t go wrong. And I have no doubt that if something wasn’t right, they would go out of their way to make it so.
Final Verdict
Kaiyden’s isn’t just a coffee shop located at 595 Chapel Street; it is a sanctuary. Whether you are there for coffee, a pastry, or just a place to celebrate God’s many blessings, you will leave feeling fuller than when you arrived. We all need a Kaiyden’s in our lives, and I am lucky enough to have found mine.
… moreA World Behind the Glass
Walking into Kaiyden’s is an experience that requires you to momentarily close your eyes. When you open them, you aren’t in a typical “trendy” coffee shop. You’ve stepped into a world that feels part Cheers and part neighborhood Barbershop. It is a place where the air isn’t just filled with the scent of roasted beans and pastries, but with the undeniable vibration of belonging. At Kaiyden’s, you aren’t a transaction. You are family. Within minutes, the barriers of “customer” and “staff” dissolve. They become your father, mother, brother, and sister—the kin you didn’t know you were missing.
The Heart of the Home
The soul of the shop is anchored by its owners, Shawna and Chidi. Shawna is the matriarch, possessing a heart of gold that seems to expand to fit whoever walks through the door. Chidi is the captain—the steady hand on the stern who keeps the ship sailing with precision and warm, tough love. On that Christmas Day, my planned quick stop turned into a three-hour journey. I found myself sitting among the “living room” of New Haven:
* Willie: A 97-year-old Korean War veteran and local golf legend whose presence alone is a masterclass in history and grace.
* Scotte: A no-nonsense retired firefighter who brings the grounded reality of a life of service.
* Daweed: An insurance salesman who was working remotely on Christmas Day, but in this setting, it didn’t feel like work—it felt like sitting at the kitchen table.
The magic continued a few days later when I met Tizzy, a talented local artist.
A Powerful Punch of Love
If the atmosphere is the cake, the staff is the icing. I met sisters Emily and Lexi from West Hartford. Emily, who works behind the bar, is cherished by Shawna and Chidi as if she were their own daughter. When you see the three of them together, they pack a powerful punch of love that is restorative. In an era where it is dangerously easy to feel invisible, Kaiyden’s is the antidote. It is your mom’s chicken soup on a cold day; it is the special salve you rub on your heart when the world feels a little too heavy.
The Menu
I can’t speak to the whole menu yet because I’m stuck on my favorite: a 20-oz cappuccino served in a proper ceramic cup. It was perfect. But honestly, if the rest of the menu is even half as good as the vibe, you can’t go wrong. And I have no doubt that if something wasn’t right, they would go out of their way to make it so.
Final Verdict
Kaiyden’s isn’t just a coffee shop located at 595 Chapel Street; it is a sanctuary. Whether you are there for coffee, a pastry, or just a place to celebrate God’s many blessings, you will leave feeling fuller than when you arrived. We all need a Kaiyden’s in our lives, and I am lucky enough to have found mine.
Kate Wilson
Had a wonderful experience at this coffee shop last week. The location is so charming, the barista was friendly and the coffee and tea was delicious! I got to meet the owners too and they were so warm and welcoming. Looking forward to another visit.
… moreEliza King
Where do I begin. I guess I’ll start with a headline for those who aren’t interested in my many deep, warm feelings about Kaiyden’s Coffee Shop: a third place in New Haven’s Wooster Square neighborhood where you will find both caffeine and community. They open on holidays so that we all have a place to go. They welcome babies and dogs. They fight crime.
How can I explain this? It started off like any relationship you have with your local coffee shop; we spotted the shop under construction, and waited with enthusiasm for a place we could become regulars. Once they opened, we’d visit and get a coffee or a chai and go for a walk. Later we learned the name of one of the owners, and we’d stop and say hello. Soon, his wife started working there more often, and we got to know her as well. I became pregnant, and I’d stop in for a decaf before lumbering around the park. It was when I had my baby that Kaiyden’s really became an extension of our home; with so many family members visiting from out of town, we relied heavily on Kaiyden’s as a place to convene. My husband would bring the baby out in a bassinet when she was just days old, and our family would hang out at the outside tables or in the park drinking Kaiyden’s coffee and eating pastries while baby gazing.
Someone called Kaiyden’s the neighborhood living room, and that description couldn’t be more accurate. All through our parental leave, Kaiyden’s was the place that we went when we needed to get out of our apartment. We became regulars, our baby included. Chidi and Shawna always made us feel so welcome and were so kind to us and to our daughter. We made friends with the baristas and other customers, some of whom came into the shop directly from their apartments elsewhere in the building, like you might come down to breakfast from your bedroom. The first time our baby crawled, it was to reach a Kaiyden’s coffee cup. Her first cookie ever– an important milestone for any child!– was enjoyed at the Kaiyden’s counter. As she grew, she learned that Kaiyden’s was a safe place with kind people who would talk with her and welcome her. I didn’t know where our village was going to come from as parents, but to my surprise, we found it all around us; one of those places was Kaiyden’s.
Are you in a rush for your coffee? Are you expecting something very specific from your latte? Try the Starbucks up the road; that’s not why you’re here. Are you looking to warm your hands, belly, and heart? You’re in the right place.
So little in this world is pure goodness, but I think this coffee shop might be one of those things. We’ve moved out of New Haven, but we come back just to visit Kaiyden’s. I think we always will.
… moreHow can I explain this? It started off like any relationship you have with your local coffee shop; we spotted the shop under construction, and waited with enthusiasm for a place we could become regulars. Once they opened, we’d visit and get a coffee or a chai and go for a walk. Later we learned the name of one of the owners, and we’d stop and say hello. Soon, his wife started working there more often, and we got to know her as well. I became pregnant, and I’d stop in for a decaf before lumbering around the park. It was when I had my baby that Kaiyden’s really became an extension of our home; with so many family members visiting from out of town, we relied heavily on Kaiyden’s as a place to convene. My husband would bring the baby out in a bassinet when she was just days old, and our family would hang out at the outside tables or in the park drinking Kaiyden’s coffee and eating pastries while baby gazing.
Someone called Kaiyden’s the neighborhood living room, and that description couldn’t be more accurate. All through our parental leave, Kaiyden’s was the place that we went when we needed to get out of our apartment. We became regulars, our baby included. Chidi and Shawna always made us feel so welcome and were so kind to us and to our daughter. We made friends with the baristas and other customers, some of whom came into the shop directly from their apartments elsewhere in the building, like you might come down to breakfast from your bedroom. The first time our baby crawled, it was to reach a Kaiyden’s coffee cup. Her first cookie ever– an important milestone for any child!– was enjoyed at the Kaiyden’s counter. As she grew, she learned that Kaiyden’s was a safe place with kind people who would talk with her and welcome her. I didn’t know where our village was going to come from as parents, but to my surprise, we found it all around us; one of those places was Kaiyden’s.
Are you in a rush for your coffee? Are you expecting something very specific from your latte? Try the Starbucks up the road; that’s not why you’re here. Are you looking to warm your hands, belly, and heart? You’re in the right place.
So little in this world is pure goodness, but I think this coffee shop might be one of those things. We’ve moved out of New Haven, but we come back just to visit Kaiyden’s. I think we always will.
Xiomari Caban Garcia
Wonderful local coffee shop with the friendliest owners. They treated us happily early in the morning & made the most delicious butter pecan maple iced latte I’ve ever had.
With a yummy taste of their homemade expresso shot, which was creamy & tasty. Grab one of their cute stickers to put on your laptop or thermos water bottle !
They told us they named their shop after their great niece, absolutely adorable 🙂
Highly recommend coming here.
… moreWith a yummy taste of their homemade expresso shot, which was creamy & tasty. Grab one of their cute stickers to put on your laptop or thermos water bottle !
They told us they named their shop after their great niece, absolutely adorable 🙂
Highly recommend coming here.