168 York Street Cafe

My wife and I , lesbian couples , was treated very poorly at this establishment. From the moment I walked in this place it was a disaster. I paid for “ vip seating” .. $150 ! And there was no seats available, went to the bar .. no service. Completely ignored. And when another customer suggest to the bartender to serve us first, the bartender got rude with my wife. Uncalled for. We walked right out and lost 150. I’ve never been mistreated by my own community before. Very disappointing. I can’t wait for this place to be out of business. As someone who owns their own business, customer service is always first. Great people better, or don’t have a business. Be better. Be kinder. Be respectful. You NEVER know who you’re serving!

I don't feel that this bar is open to all members of the LGBTQ community. I recently visited with my fiance and was ignored by the bartender and given many dirty looks from male gay customers. I've yet to find lesbian bar in New Haven and thought that York Street Cafe would at least be a safe place to quietly get a beer with my fiance among other queers. Instead I felt shamed and ostracized for being a woman. Maybe they assumed I was straight. It's misogyny either way you look at it.

The funny part is when i got there for brunch cuz A friend of mine recommend the place to me and i did know it was a gay bar till i looked around and already ordered the food...Lol awkward!! he made me go there as a laugh for his amusement... im just saying to him paying back is a B Nevertheless,Was a good food!