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4 places in New Haven · by Chef Amazing · updated November 8, 2026

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  1. 1

    Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

    Wooster Square

    Get: White clam pie

    The original coal-oven pie. Expect: 45 minutes to 2 hours on weekend nights. Beat it: Go at opening or on a weeknight, The Spot next door is often shorter.

    157 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  2. 2

    Sally's Apizza

    Wooster Square

    Get: White clam or tomato pie

    Pepe's rival since 1938. Expect: A queue outside, and a wait for the pie once seated. Beat it: Arrive right at opening.

  3. 3

    The Pantry

    East Rock

    Get: Breakfast

    Big portions, worth the wait. Expect: Weekend waits. Beat it: Come on a weekday.

  4. 4

    Olmo

    Downtown

    Get: Bagels

    Award-winning bagels. Expect: A morning line at a tiny shop. Beat it: Order to go.

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