A Prepaid Mastercard that works at any independent business that accepts Mastercard in New Haven, CT 🛍️
A Few Awesome Suggestions:
116 Crown
Trendy, dimly lit lounge dispensing creative cocktails plus charcuterie, cheese, flatbreads & more.
Anchor Spa
World renowned seafood. Longtime bar offering craft cocktails & small plates in an intimate, antiques-filled space.
Arethusa Farm Dairy
Get your ice cream in a cup, cake cone, or a fresh made waffle cone. We have a diverse array of old-fashioned flavors. Our ice cream is also 16% butterfat which gets us the title "super premium"
Artspace
Artspace is a contemporary art gallery and non-profit organization presenting gallery exhibitions, outdoor installations, a major annual Open Studios festival, and a teen education program
Ashley's Ice Cream
Award-winning ice cream's are handmade daily using generous amounts of real chocolate, fresh berries, candies, nuts, pure vanilla and other natural flavoring to produce the richest, creamiest ice cream you've ever tasted!
Atelier Florian
We welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition
Atticus Bookstore Cafe
Bright, glass-fronted bookstore serving coffee, breakfast, sandwiches & a few dinner options.
B-Natural Kitchen
We keep it fresh by using local and in-season ingredients. Everything on our menu changes with the day and the season
BAR
Eat pizza, drink beer, dance all night - come visit! New Haven's best craft beer, brick-oven pizza, and nightclub.
Bar August
Warm, friendly, casually sophisticated neighborhood wine bar located in East Rock. We are known for our impeccable service, friendly staff, outstanding wine selections and elegant light fare.
Barcade
The Original Arcade Bar: a combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic arcade games and American craft beer
Barracuda Bistro & Bar
Cozy, contemporary hangout serving cocktails & New American dishes with Latin flair.
Blue State Coffee
We roast our coffee in small batches at our roastery in South Windsor, CT. Our beans are fairly-traded, ethically sourced, and roasted to perfection!
Book Trader Cafe
Bookstore cafe with a focus on academic & art titles to be read while consuming coffee & light fare.
Brazi's Italian Restaurant
Traditional Italian fare in a columned setting, located in the same complex as Long Wharf Theatre.
Cedarhurst Cafe
Top notch staff, and amazing brakfast, lunch, smoothies, acai bowls and baked goods made to order. Best Coffee in New Haven Guaranteed!
Choupette Crêperie & Cafè
Comfy bistro serving traditional sweet & savory French crêpes & coffee drinks in a warm atmosphere.
College Street Music Hall
Built in 1926, this restored theater hosts a range of music groups, comedy shows & live simulcasts.
Consiglio's Restaurant
Longtime Italian eatery with an old-world setting & vibe, with occasional dinner-theater events.
Crafted by Hand Cafe
High quality, approachable food all prepared to order. Our menu features all day breakfast, tacos, subs, salads and quesadillas. We also have 20+ years of catering experience and can cater any event.
Da Legna at Nolo
Wood-fired artisan pizzas & small plates offered in a casual, industrial space with exposed brick.
Donut Crazy New Haven
Family-owned and operated, we serve up fresh and delicious specialty donuts all over southern Connecticut.
EBM Vintage
4,000-square-foot space chock full of vintage goodies, including housewares, furniture, kitchen items, old photographs, fabric, sewing notions, and much more.
East Rock Brewing Company & Beer Hall
Small, family-owned brewery located in the heart of the East Rock neighborhood. We use time-honored methods and imported ingredients to produce pure and crisp German-inspired beer.
Edge of the Woods Market
Natural food market and premier one-stop shopping for health-oriented families.
Elm City Market
We are committed to making healthy, high-quality food available to our city's residents.
Elm City Social
Evoking the spirit of the 1920s, we're bringing back to life the craftwork of cocktails that has been lost until now. In the kitchen, Chef John Brennan draws you in with seasonally inspired menus that can only be described as “comfort food with
Elm City Sounds
We buy and sell rare and collectible records. Collections large and small. Fast, easy, professional
Ernie's Pizzeria
Classic pizza parlor serving pies with whole-wheat & gluten-free crust options, plus wine & beer.
Fairhaven Furniture
Large selection of furniture for sale. Visit us today to shop our furniture collection & find the perfect piece for your home!
Fashionista Vintage & Variety
Fab vintage clothes and accessories for gals & guys. Whether your look is suave, hip, groovy or glamorous (or anything in between) we've got you covered for everyday wear, or for special occasions and costume events. We fit all shapes and budgets!
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.
Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill
Southwestern fare paired with lots of tequilas in a buzzy, low-lit hive with porch dining.
Gilden's Jewelers
We are a New Haven business for over 70 years as well as jewelers for six generations. Your full service jewelry store. See us for expert jewelry and watch repairs, watch battery replacements, pearl and bead stringing service, and appraisal service.
Goodfellas Restaurant
Old-school mobster-themed Italian eatery in a cozy storefront with brick walls & white tablecloths.
Grey Matter Books
Used bookshop emphasizing literature, the arts, the humanities and the sciences, with new inventory added on a daily basis.
Hancock Pharmacy VII
We provide solutions that save time and money for patients and providers in assisted living communities, skilled nursing homes, hospices and other institutional care settings.
Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant
Upscale bistro menu pairs with wine & cocktails at this sophisticated eatery with a sleek design.
Haven Hot Chicken
Bringing Nashville Hot Chicken to downtown New Haven. One of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England.
Heirloom
Farm + Coastal restaurant located at The Study at Yale Hotel in New Haven, CT, serving seasonal, flavor-driven cuisine
Hong Kong Grocery
Traditional Chinese supermarket with fresh produce, fresh fish and all the Asian staples.
House of Naan Indian Kitchen and Bar
Featuring fresh takes on traditional Indian fare and inventive cocktails.
Hull's Art Supply & Framing
Providing a full range of supplies, products, creative gifts, frames, and custom framing is our business.
J. Press
Outfitting the American man since 1902. From suits and blazers to shirts and ties we will find you the perfect outfit and our tailors will sure the fit is just right. J. Press started in New Haven Ct. in 1902 and continue to sell Classic American style.
Junzi Kitchen - New Haven
Offering Chinese noodle bowls and bings. Open late for delivery, take out, or dining in.
Knit New Haven
Full-service yarn shop located in the heart of downtown New Haven. We carry carefully curated yarns for every need.
Koffee?
Coffee shop offering fair-trade brews, housemade pastries & sandwiches in a brick-walled space.
L'Orcio
Upscale dining establishment located in New Haven, CT. We serve authentic and savory Italian cuisine including fresh pasta, served in a townhouse with a trellis-covered patio.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Homestyle Ethiopian cuisine, with some vegetarian dishes, served in a spare, homey setting.
Lena's Cafe & Confections
Popular weekend brunches, with breakfast, salads & burgers weekdays, in a glassed-in storefront.
Long Wharf Theatre
Nonprofit regional theater featuring 2 stages, offering new plays & modern versions of classics.
Lucibello's Italian Pastry Shop
Unique establishment, specializing in Wedding Cakes, Special Occasion Cakes, Fine Italian Pastries, Artisanal Cookies, and arranged Cookie trays.
Maison Mathis Yale
Modern-chic Belgian bakery & cafe with classic eats, plus espresso, pressed juices & imported beer.
Mecha Noodle Bar
From Vietnamese pho to Japanese ramen -- we serve some of Asia's most comforting dishes. Among other things, we do riffs on food that can be found in the streets of southeast Asia.
Mew Haven Cat Cafe
As Connecticut's first cat cafe, we combine coffee and adoptable shelter cats in one comfortable space. Come visit, grab your favorite cafe drink, and make some furry friends.
Midpoint Istanbul Fine Dining
Cozy, casual restaurant serving modern takes on Mediterranean plates plus cocktails & wine.
Milkcraft New Haven
Our ice cream is made in small batches daily. We freeze every scoop to order with food grade Liquid Nitrogen, creating smaller ice crystals for the smoothest possible ice cream
Miso Restaurant
A mixture of authentic Japanese cuisine with a modern vibe, exquisite presentation and design, and a commitment to socially responsible business practices.
Modern Apizza
Since 1934, Modern Apizza has been serving the best brick oven pizza and calzone in New Haven, Connecticut. Stop by and dive right in!
New Haven Museum
The New Haven Museum and Historical Society was founded in 1862 for the purposes of preserving and presenting the region’s history.
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Connecticut's premier professional orchestra, featuring spectacular concerts, renowned musicians, and family fun!
New Haven's Taste of China
Chinese restaurant with traditional decor & an upscale menu of Szechuan & Chengdu fare.
Ninth Square Market Too Caribbean Style
Your neighborhood stop for home cooked vegan Caribbean food. Black and locally-owned.
Oak Haven Table & Bar
Cozy, classy gastropub offering tapas & farm-to-table mains, with a whiskey & craft beer bar.
Odeon Fashion
Woman owned boutique in the heart of the Westville neighborhood in New Haven, CT. We offer the intimacy that is the essence of boutique shopping.
Olives and Oil New Haven
Creative Italian cuisine & brick-oven pizza, with hand-pulled mozzarella, in a brick-walled setting.
One 6 Three
Creative Neapolitan-style pizzas are the draw at this snug, modern joint with a vibrant atmosphere.
Pad Thai Restaurant
f you're looking for authentic Thai cuisine in New Haven come to Pad Thai Restaurant on Chapel Street.
Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
The best of both delicious authentic Napoletana style dishes and a warm-modern upbeat atmosphere
Pataka Vegetarian Indian Food
Fast-casual vegan and vegetarian Indian restaurant. Customizable menu and colorful, modern interior.
Phil's Hair and Spa
Full Service salon Dedicated to consistently providing high costumers satisfaction by Excellent service, quality products, and more!
Pistachio Cafe
A modern coffee shop specializing in specialty coffees, lunch selections, and desserts from around the world. We have the largest selection of Baklava, Turkish coffee, and Turkish Delight in town!!
Pitaziki Mediterranean Grill
Contemporary counter-serve with build-your-own Mediterranean rice bowl, salad, pita or wrap options.
Prime 16
Many options for burger fixings & a wide selection of draft beers draw crowds to a warm woody space.
Raggs For Men and Women
Contemporary clothing store selling the finest designer apparel for men and women. Our style is modern, whether dressed up or down.
Ramen Kuro Shiro
We are authentic Japanese ramen Restaurant serving Japanese ramen, tapas, sake and beer.
Ricky D's Rib Shack
BBQ restaurant and catering business that specializes in producing the finest BBQ you can get. We've created our own style of BBQ called "Kansa-Lina" BBQ that's a combination between the sweat savory taste of Kansas City BBQ and the vinegar Carolina BBQ.
Sally's Apizza
Iconic pizzeria known for its coal-fired, thin-crust pies, long lines & basic, no-frills digs in New Haven, CT.
Sandra's Next Generation
Cozy family-run eatery turning out fried chicken, smothered pork chops & other soul food classics.
September in Bangkok
We cook and serve only authentic Thai food. Our goal is to make you to feel the Thai gastronomic history that we follow with great care and attention. Join us for lunch, dinner, or bring our cuisine home with you.
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill
Award-winning seafood, steak and raw bar restaurant on the waterfront in New Haven, CT.
Shubert Theater
Experience amazing live events in this 1,600-seat theatre originally opened in 1914 by The Shubert Organization.
Skappo Italian Wine Bar
Serving traditional Umbrian food served along with Italian wines, café and house made Italian specialty deserts and pastries.
Strange Ways
Store featuring shirts, pins, patches & other fashion accessories designed by independent artists.
T-Swirl crêpe
The Japanese Crepe borrows from a western concept and modernized it into new level of versatility that you can gobble on the go.
TOKA Asian Kitchen
Bold authentic flavor. Where the locals go to dine, drink, and socialize. Our menu features dishes assembled from the freshest ingredients, sure to bring bold and inspiring flavor into your life. Join us today!
The Blake Hotel
Modern and cozy, refined yet familiar, The Blake is a boutique hospitality space where you're meant to live your best life.
The Owl Shop
Tobacconist, cigar bar & lounge with theater cred since 1934, offering custom cocktails & panini.
The Soup Girl
Seasonally serving all natural, Non-GMO, delicious ice cream. Made with 80% local New England Ingredients!
The Whale Tea
We draw on the essence of the traditional milk tea craft and incorporate it
into our products that follow the modern trends. To ensure the taste, we insist on selecting high-quality milk and tea for each cup and using the most natural raw ingredients.
Tikkaway Grill
Casual Indian grill serving build-your-own wraps, rice bowls & salads, including vegan options.
Tomatillo
Dedicated to providing our local communites with authentic Mexican food using only fresh, all-natural ingredients. All our food is cooked at each individual location, sans any pre-packaged ingredients or microwaves. We believe in fresh authen
Union League Cafe
Elevated brasserie from chef Jean-Pierre Vuillermet in an elegant, 19th-century setting.
Villa Lulu
Spirited contemporary Italian restaurant wrapped in stylish décor, featuring regional Italian comfort food, a curated Italian wine list, and a modern cocktail culture.
Vito's Deli
Since 1974 Vito’s Deli has been a family run establishment. All of our products are made with exceptional care and attention to quality and freshness. We use the finest ingredients, meats, cheeses, produce, and breads. We never compromise quality.
Willoughby's Coffee & Tea
Coffee roasting company with one seemingly simple goal: to produce the finest, freshest, most skillfully roasted coffee beans available anywhere.
Yorkside Pizza & Restaurant
Greek diner & student go-to serving pizza & hearty eats late in simple digs hung with old photos.
ZINC New Haven
New American farm-to-table cuisine with a slight Asian slant in sleek, chic decor with a bar.
Zeneli Pizzeria e cucina Napoletana
Italian restaurant & pizzeria serving classic Neapolitan dishes amid laid-back surrounds.
Zoi's
The best sandwich shop in New Haven. High quality ingredients, bustling breakfast & lunch cafe with a patio & a menu of sandwiches & salads.
Zuppardi's Apizza
Family-run pizzeria with standout baby clam pies in a cozy space decorated with family photos.
dwell New Haven
Eclectic mix of home decor, textiles, apothecary, sleepwear, artisan jewelry, gifts & baby. Items are curated to be special additions to your home, keepsakes for loved ones & everyday necessities.
idiom
An Independently Owned Boutique offering women's clothing and shoes plus a discerning collection of: Apparel, Artisan Jewelry & Accessories.
Independent New Haven 👩🏻🎨
The New Haven Card can be spent at any independent business that accepts Mastercard in New Haven. We do this to enhance the businesses who are the backbone of our community and make New Haven a unique place.
Local Gifting Made Easy 🥧
We all want to support small businesses but shopping for someone locally can be inconvenient and confusing. Not anymore. With the New Haven Local Gift Card we have rolled up the power of many gift cards into one convenient solution. You can now give anyone the ultimate local gift with options they will love!
Gift 🎁
Give family or friends the gift of New Haven for any occasion!
🎂Birthdays
🎄Christmas
🕯️Holidays
💒Weddings
👨🏾🎓Graduations
👶🏻Showers
🤹Just Because
Reward 🏆
Give a meaningful reward!
🧑🏼💼Employee Recognition
👨🏼🎓Student Achievement
🏌🏿♂️Individual Effort
🏬Business Loyalty
Keep Dollars Local 🌠
Buying a New Haven Local Gift Card guarantees money stays local. When you spend $100 at a big box store only $43 stays local 💸 versus $68 or more when spent at local businesses (58% more). The New Haven Local Gift Card helps multiply this impact.
Local Business
Big Box Store
Every dollar is an investment in the local economy
Better Wages
- More Jobs
- Local Wealth
- Donations
More Tax Revenue
- School
- Fire/Police
- City Services
Stronger Suppliers
- Farms
- Materials
- Signage
Stronger Services
- Food Service
- Accounting
- Printing
The Card that Helps Small Businesses 👍
Our local businesses face a difficult battle competing against corporate chains and online giants, plus the global pandemic. Purchasing a New Haven Local Gift Card helps small businesses thrive in New Haven.
Frequently Asked Questions 🙋
How do I check my balance?
Enter your card ID in to this form to see the balance available.Where can I use my card?
You can spend your card at any independent business that accepts Mastercard in New Haven.Why is a business not familiar with the card?
Sometimes businesses or new cashiers may not be familiar with our program and think they can not accept the card. The New Haven Community Gift Card is a prepaid Mastercard and even if they have never heard of the program the business should still be able to accept the card by charging it the same way they would any other Mastercard.Can I use my card for food delivery apps?
Unfortunately, no. Food delivery apps like Doordash and Uber Eats are nationwide technology companies. Whenever you place an order through their service you pass money to them and they keep a large percentage of your order -- sometimes up to 35% or more -- and pay the rest to the local business. This ultimately hurts local businesses which is why we strongly encourage ordering with a local business directly.How soon does my card work?
You can spend your card immediately.Does the balance expire?
Gift funds never expire.What if I lose my card?
Oh no! If you lose your card we can issue you a new card to access your funds for $5.What do you mean by chains?
Our current parameters for a chain store are if a business has 10 or more locations. For example, if a store has locations in several states that is usually a good indicator that they are a chain.Support the New Haven Local Economy 🙌
Join the many shop local supporters making a difference in our city. Purchase a New Haven Local Gift Card today!