SHOP SMALL IN DOWNTOWN NHV!
Downtown New Haven is the place to find gifts for every occasion!
Check out our small retail businesses below…
HISTORIC CHAPEL DISTRICT:
Atticus Bookstore Café 1082 Chapel Street | The ideal stop for a baked good, cup of coffee, and your new favorite book!
Any Occasion Creation 1090 Chapel Street | Family-owned, offering both premade and custom floral arrangements, gift items, and more for, you guessed it, any occasion!
Breathing Room Yoga 216 Crown Street | Woman-owned yoga studio offering relaxing yoga classes as well as a curated boutique of yoga gear, jewelry, apparel, and other sweet little gems to add to your home!
College Street Cycles 252 College Street | Bikes for every type of biker, e-bikes accessories and bike tune-ups and repair - they've got it all!
Derek Simpson Goldsmith 1094 Chapel Street | Creating one-of-a-kind pieces for over 50 years in downtown New Haven, Derek Simpson is the perfect spot for those looking for unique keepsakes that'll last a lifetime.
dwell New Haven 1022 Chapel Street | Woman-owned lifestyle boutique with curated home goods, baby toys and apparel, cocktail cart supplies, perfumes, Yale items, gift for others and most importantly – gifts for yourself!
Enson's Menswear 1050 Chapel Street | Family-owned and founded in 1924, Enson's is your go-to spot for menswear, bespoke suits and formal accessories.
Grails 1020 Chapel Street | A music lover’s dream, Grails features a variety of vinyls including ultra-limited pressings, iconic reissues, and vintage merch. Black-owned.
idiom Boutique 1014 Chapel Street | Woman-owned women's clothing, accessories, one-of-a-kind jewelry, bath, body & gifts!
Merwin's Art Shop 1052 Chapel Street | Framing and unique print shop founded over 85 years ago! Find your next piece here at the Night Market! Woman-owned.
Raggs 1020 Chapel Street | Contemporary men and women’s clothing featuring designer apparel, shoes, bespoke men’s suits, high-end gifts & more.
Soapedi 1022 Chapel Street | Natural & organic body products perfect for a bit of self-care, as well as helping soften skin and clear up acne-prone skin! Stop in to explore! Woman and Black-owned.
Soulful Threads 1022 Chapel Street | Curated Y2K vintage clothing, accessories and ephemera down a quaint Chapel Street alley. Woman and Black-owned.
Sneaker Junkies 976 Chapel Street | Stocked with all of your classic sneaker favs, featuring special releases of rare pairs and specialty streetwear.
Uni Home-Life 1046 Chapel Street | A lifestyle brand offering Asian-inspired beauty products, home decor and accessories including electronics, cosmetics, plushies, homeware, and many fun knick-knacks. Woman and asian-owned.
NINTH SQUARE:
Bark & Vine 49 Orange Street | The plant store you wish you lived in! Visit the indoor plant expert at B+V and find the perfect plants for every home. Follow them for rare plant announcements, special deliveries and more! LGBTQ+ and Asian-owned.
The Blossom Shop 138 Orange Street | Downtown's long-running cut flower shop offering deliveries of their beautiful arrangements for all occasions and a selection of house plants.
Bridal Trousseau 82 Crown Street | Downtown New Haven’s bridal boutique, featuring designer gowns and accessories, bridesmaid dresses, shoes & more in a beautiful, elegant space. Woman and Black-owned.
DelMonico Hatter 47 Elm Street | New Haven’s high-end hattery since 1908 offers luxury hats including Stetson, Kangol, Borsalino & more.
Devil's Gear Bike Shop 845 Chapel Street | Downtown bike shop and cycling club offering tune-ups and repairs, a wide array of accessories and sport items along with skateboards! Black-owned.
EBM & Civvies Vintage 839 Chapel Street | Woman-owned vintage spot with curated furniture, home goods, tea sets, old posters and photos, and clothing!
Elm City Games 71 Orange Street | Board games for all! Shop classics, new releases, NHV-made, D&D & much more! Monthly membership is the perfect gift for the gamer in your life or rent gaming spaces to assemble your Guild.
Ferrucci Ltd. 53 Elm Street | Featuring both custom & ready-to-wear mens clothing from sophisticated brands such as Zegna, Barberis, Dormeuil & more.
Kebabians Rugs 73 Elm Street | Family-owned since 1882, now in their 5th generation selling 100% handmade imported rugs from around the world.
Kiara Matos Studio 137 Orange Street | Woman-owned ceramics studio featuring functional home decor, jewelry and colorful statement pieces to brighten up your space.
Noir Vintage & Co. 111 Court Street | Authentic and highly-curated vintage decor, clothing, and furniture throughout the decades! Woman and Black-owned.
Plush 96 Orange Street | Downtown's first skateboard shop with curated boards, clothing, Converse, DC & New Balance footwear. Check out their Insta and save the date for their next skate vid showing event! Woman-owned.
Rundown 800 Chapel Street | CT’s largest “buy, sell, trade” marketplace for shoes, accessories, clothing & other streetwear.
Strange Ways 151 Orange Street | This LGBTQ+-owned spot fulfills all of your pin, patch, sticker, home décor, sassy card & horror-themed merch needs. A heat press & sewing station is available for when you're ready to stop hoarding your patches!
Softwear 742 Chapel Street | Curated vintage and archival men & womenswear, ephemera, accessories from the 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s.
Urban Beauty Supply 852 Chapel Street | Downtown’s beauty supply store with an extensive product offering of hair, nails, and makeup products.
AUDUBON ARTS:
The Giggling Pig 55 Whitney Avenue | Artist-led classes and walk-in workshops for all ages, parties, corporate gatherings, and a craft shop for every holiday! Women-owned.
Gilden’s Jewelers 55 Whitney Avenue | Serving New Haven for over 70 years, Gilden's is a full-service jewelry store specializing in gold, diamonds, platinum and precious gems. They also offer watch repairs, appraisals, pearl and bead restringing, and more!
Katahdin Furniture 60 Whitney Avenue | Specialty store with a wide range of high-quality products, from fine furniture and upholstery services to handmade eclectic gifts, worldly home décor, and toys.
Knit New Haven 26 Whitney Avenue | Knitting yarns and supplies, knowledgeable staff of fellow knitters, patterns, knitted apparel and accessories and beyond! Ask about their knitting circles and classes, taking place all year-round! Woman-owned.
Walker-Loden 258 Church Street | The ultimate gift shop with curated cards, tea towels, jewelry, scarves, home décor, quirky finds, and more!