Yankee Doodle Coffee Shop | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | April 15, 1950 |
Closed | January 28, 2008 |
Owner(s) | Beckwith family |
Food type | diner |
Dress code | Casual |
Street address | 258 Elm Street |
City | New Haven |
State | Connecticut |
Postal/ZIP Code | 06511 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 41°18′41″N 72°55′51″W / 41.3115°N 72.9309°W |
Seating capacity | Currently closed |
The Yankee Doodle Coffee Shop, also known as The Doodle, was a diner in New Haven, Connecticut that catered to the Yale University community for 58 years before closing on January 28, 2008. The narrow restaurant, with only 12 stools arranged opposite a counter that ran the length of shop, was a favorite among students, faculty, and employees of the university. Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Henry Winkler are said to have been regulars during their times at Yale.[1] The Doodle was known for its cheap but excellent food, especially the fried donut—an old fashioned donut cut down the middle, buttered, fried on the grill, and then re-buttered before serving. Other unique items popular with students included; the Bacon Egg and Cheese "No Break," The Doodle Dandy, and a variety of grilled muffins.