During my first-time visit to Yale as a World Fellow, I used to spend time at the Wall Street Coffee on Wall Street, near the Yale Law Schoo. This time (2023) when I came back to New Haven, I cannot find the old Wall Street Coffee any more.

Instead, a new local coffee chain replaced Wall Street Coffee to be the new popular one. It’s called Common Grounds. I just happened to be witness of the new branch opening of Common Grounds on York Street in late April. Everyday the local coffee chain in New Haven will feature some house blend flavor coffee. I got a “today’s special” called Milkyway, which comes with natural vanilla flavor.

I also get its French vanilla muffin (yes, I’m a big fan vanilla fan, from ice cream to bakery), which is also said to be the coffee chain’s signature cake. New Haven now is too sweet, with a lot of new shops opening in a series!

Common Grounds Coffee
276 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511