"One Bite Everybody Knows the Rules." Dave Portnoy, of Barstool Sports, has named New Haven THE pizza capital... making CT notorious for a great pie!

Dave's Top Spots:

#1. Sally's Apizza (9.2)- New Haven, CT

#2. The Little Rendezvous (9.1)- Meriden, CT

#3. Modern Apizza (8.8)- New Haven, CT

#4. Roseland Apizza (8.6)- Derby, CT

#5. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (8.5)- New Haven, CT

#6. John & Maria's Pizzeria (8.5)- East Haven, CT

#7. Fuoco Apizza (8.5)- Cheshire, CT

#8. Colony Grill (8.4)- Milford, CT

#9. Zuppardi's Apizza (8.2)- West Haven, CT

#10. Mangia Apizza (8.2)- North Haven, CT

Breakfast

- Kouign Bakery: Wallingford, CT. Open Fri- Sun. Recommended to get there at opening! They will sell out.

- Neil's Donuts: Nationally ranked donuts at the original Wallingford location! Great breakfast sandwiches also available.

- The Breakfast Nook- North Haven, CT. Seated breakfast available.

- Huxley's Bookmark Cafe- Meriden, CT. Seated breakfast available.

- The Bees Knees Bistro- Wallingford, CT. Seated breakfast available.

- Le Jardin Cafe- Wallingford, CT.

- Connie's Kitchen- Wallingford, CT.

- Olmo Bakery- New Haven, CT.

- Pistachio Cafe- New Haven, CT.

Coffee

- Cheshire Coffee (couple's fav!)- Cheshire, CT.

- Yellow Kings Brews- Wallingford, CT.

- Green Kettle Coffee- Wallingford, CT.

- Cafe Luca Bella- Wallingford, CT.

- Starbucks- 2 Wallingford locations available.

Italian Food

- Anthony’s Pizzeria and Deli (Wallingford, CT)- preferred for great takeout/not a large dining area and very casual

- Viron Rondo (Cheshire, CT)- great seating especially if request on patio or around the bar inside

- Adriana’s (New Haven, CT) – request cheese wheel in advance if interested

- La Piazza Restaurant (Wallingford, CT)

- Pasta Cosi (Branford, CT)

- Pasta Eataliana Trattoria (New Haven, CT)

- Gioia Café and Bar (New Haven, CT)

- Amarone Restaurant (Guilford, CT)

- Goodfellas (New Haven, CT)

Food

- Six One Nine Supper Club (Wallingford, CT)

- Half Moon Grille Cafe (Wallingford, CT)

- The Library Wine Bar Bistro (Wallingford, CT)

- The Eatery of Wallingford- great sandwiches!

- Laskara Restaurant (Wallingford, CT)

- Rosa's Deli

- Home Restaurant (Branford, CT)

- Michael's Trattoria (Wallingford, CT)- pizza very good, but have to sit in bar area.

- Taino Smokehouse Prime (Meriden, CT)

- Shell & Bones (New Haven, CT)

- Nolo (New Haven, CT)

- Knuckleheads (Wallingford, CT)

Ice Cream

- Sweet Cream’s (Wallingford, CT)

- Durham Dari Serve (Durham, CT)

Wineries

- Rosabianca Vineyards (Northford, CT)

- Rose Vineyards (North Branford, CT)

- Gouveia Vineyards (Wallingford, CT)- ok wine, but beautiful views

- Jonathon Edwards Winery (North Stonington, CT)

Breweries

- Counterweight Brewing (Cheshire, CT)

- Kinsmen Brewing Company (Milldale, CT)

- Yellow Kings Brews (Wallingford, CT)

- Center Street Brewing (Wallingford, CT)

- Thimble Island Brewing Company (Branford, CT)

- Dockside Brewery (Milford, CT)

- Stony Creek Brewery (Branford, CT)- beautiful brewery on the water

Cider Mills

- B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill (Mystic, CT)

- Hogan’s Cider Mill (Burlington, CT)

- Mystic is known for its quintessential New England charm. It has antique fishing boats, shopping, charming waterside cottages, and great New England food like warm, buttery lobster rolls!

Some popular spots include B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill, Sift Bake Shop, the Mystic Seaport Museum/Aquarium, Engine Room (restaurant), The Shipwright’s Daughter (restaurant), Rise (breakfast), The Mariner, Via Emilia, and more.

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- New Haven is home to Yale University and packed with incredible restaurants and entertainment. Yale offers a guided tour and is home to the Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Peabody Museum, and more. Local parks include East Rock Park, Lighthouse Point Park, and Edgerton Park.

Be sure to checkout local shoreline towns too like Branford and Madison, CT!

It's fall in New England! We highly recommend extending your vacation with a trip to chase the foliage. Most mountains offer scenic lift rides- one of our favorite fall activities!

Just a quick 2 hour drive or train ride! Boston is OUR favorite city.

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A quick Metro-North train ride or drive away!