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One Corner. Two Great Reasons to Stay.
A used bookstore and café in one room, on one corner, since 1998. Over 16,000 titles, a legendary sandwich, and the Frankenchai.
Sandwiches Worth the Trip
Featured on Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America. Hearty, made-to-order food from stacked sandwiches to fresh-baked goods — none of it an afterthought.
From the Kitchen
16,000 Titles, Personally Selected
Dave, our resident book buyer, picks every title — best copies only, conservatively priced, no broken bindings. The collection changes with every visit.
Where Books and Good Food Share a Corner
Book Trader Cafe has been feeding bodies and minds on Chapel Street since 1998 — part used bookstore, part neighborhood café, and entirely itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Scone, Salads, Pastries, Iced Coffee, Steamers, Cheesecake, Latte, Soup, Grilled Cheese, Espresso, Flat White, Matcha Latte, Cold Brew, Cafe Au Lait, Muffin, London Fog, Cappuccino, Blt, Sandwiches, Deli Sandwiches, Cortado, Macchiato, Bagels, Iced Tea, Teas, Yogurt, Mocha, Americano, Tea, and Drip Coffee
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer Takeout
Where are you located?
We are located in New Haven, CT at 1140 Chapel St #4843
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: New Haven, West Haven, Downtown, Whitneyville, West River, Wooster Square/Mill River, East Haven, Long Wharf, Dixwell, Hill, Prospect Hill, Newhallville, Beaver Hills, Spring Glen, Morris Cove, Sea Bluff, Edgewood, East Rock, Fair Haven, and Augerville.
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