The Place 2 Be Menu

The Place 2 Be is a cozy coffee and tea spot located at 338 Elm St in New Haven, CT. This breakfast and brunch spot offers a range of delicious options for all-day dining. The restaurant provides delivery and takeout services, making it convenient for those on the go. With moderate noise levels, street parking, and the option to bring your furry friend along, The Place 2 Be truly caters to all types of customers. What sets this place apart is its commitment to sustainability, as they provide reusable tableware for a more eco-friendly dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of flavorful dishes that will surely satisfy your cravings. So, whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, The Place 2 Be is a must-visit destination for foodies in the area.

Brunch Boxes

The Pancake Board Box

Choice of buttermilk pancakes, Challah French Toast, or Belgian Waffle. Accompanied with Nutella, White & Dark Chocolate & Wild berry drizzle.

$72.00

The South End Special Box

Choice of Buttermilk Pancakes, Challah French Toast, or Belgian Waffle. & Choice of Two Side Pieces. Feeds: - people

$84.00

Americano

Espresso shots topped with hot water

$4.00

Iced Americano

Espresso shots topped with cold water then served over ice

$4.98

Bougie Café Au Lait

A one-to-one combination of fresh-brewed coffee and steamed milk

$5.10

Espresso

Our smooth signature Espresso Roast with rich flavor and caramelly sweetness

$3.42

Latte

Our coffee is roasted and blended exclusively by Perkatory Coffee Roasters. Latte features the rich and rounded Bitches Brew Blend espresso with Steamed Milk.

$6.66

Iced Latte

Our coffee is by Perkatory Coffee Roasters exclusively for us. Iced Latte features the rich and rounded Bitches Brew Blend espresso with chilled milk.

$5.25

Cappuccino

Our coffee is roasted and blended exclusively by Perkatory Coffee Roasters. Cappuccino features the rich and rounded Bitches Brew Blend espresso with a thick layer of foamed milk.

$5.94

Coffee

Specialty Coffees

Iced Cereal Latte

Iced latte infused with your choice of cereal flavor: Captain Crunch, Cinnamon Toast, or Fruity Pebbles. Options for drip and milk type: whole, skim, almond, or oat.

$7.86

Peppermint Mocha

peppermint and chocolate

$6.25

Iced Peppermint Mocha

peppermint, chocolate, whip

$7.86

Maple Walnut Latte

Rich espresso and steamed milk with notes of maple syrup, walnut and brown butter. Topped with Caramel and Walnuts

$7.86

Almond Joy Iced Latte

almond and coconut flavor

$7.86

Jumbo Hot Chocolate

Rich hot chocolate served jumbo-sized. Choice of whole, skim, almond, or oat milk, or option for no milk.

$7.86

Herbal Tea

Herbal tea with an option for black tea.

$4.20

Tea's

Eggs Any Style

NEW Breakfast Tacos

Three buttermilk pancakes filled with scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, and sausage.

$14.99

Steak N' Eggs Skillet

This is a banger! oz Buckhead prime rib eye laid out on a bed of crispy rosemary homefries, baby arugula tossed in house vinaigrette with two sunny side up eggs. Sides of pesto, garlic aoli, ketchup

$41.99

Brunch Nachos

Crispy scoop potatoes loaded with cheese sauce, bacon, and sausage inside and topped off with a sunny side-up egg, pico de gallo, spicy mayo drizzle, pickled onions, and fresh arugula.

$17.99

Eggs Any Style

served with choice of home fries or a cup of fruit and choice of toast GF without toast

$16.79

Egg Sandwich

Two over hard eggs on a toasted brioche bun. Make it yours with choices of cheese, protein, and veggie add ins.

$9.59

Egg Burrito

Fresh farm eggs whipped with your choice of bacon or sausage and cheddar cheese all wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla served over house made home fries

$14.39

Egg Avocado Toast

A slice of toasted Italian bread and spread with / ripe, fresh California avocado sliced. Topped with bacon, home made pico de gallo with a sunny side egg.

$16.20

BYO Stuffed Omelet

add ins & ons: bacon, sausage, ham, italian sausage, chicken, rib eye steak. american, chedder, mozzerella or feta cheese. brocolli, tomatoes, peppers, onions GF without toast

$9.00

California Omelet

grilled chicken, tomato, onion, avocado, and cheddar cheese Gluten free without toast

$14.00

Western Omelet

ham, peppers, & onions Gluten free without toast

$11.00

Greek Omelet

spinach, feta, kalamata olives, and tomato Vegetarian Gluten free without toast

$12.00

Margarita Omelet

tomato, basil pesto, & mozzarella Vegetarian Gluten free without toast

$11.00

Philly Cheesesteak Omelet

-egg omelette with shaved steak, sauteed onions, cheddar cheese. Gluten free without toast

$14.00

Triple Stuffed Omelettes

Benny's

Classic Benny

farm fresh poached eggs over Canadian bacon, served on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise sauce, with choice of home fries or a cup of fruit (upcharge)

$12.00

Greek Benny

two poached eggs over spinach feta and Kalamata olives served on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce, with choice of home fries or a cup of fruit (upcharge) Vegetarian

$13.00

Southern Benny

Unique "benny" with a bacon infused Belgium waffle, fried chicken tenders, buffalo hollandaise (mild spice), baby arugula, pickled onions, Nashville spice

$18.00

Steak N' Eggs Quesadilla

Grilled rib eye steak, caramelized onions and peppers - crimini mushrooms - fried egg sriracha mayo

$21.60

Southern Quesadilla

eggs, sausage, bacon, onion, jalapeño, & cheddar cheese

$19.20

California Quesadilla

eggs, grilled chicken, tomato, onion, avocado, cheddar

$19.20

Quesadillas

Wap (Waffles & Pancakes)

Chicken And Waffle Sliders

A bacon jumbo waffle , chicken tenders - drizzled with hot honey -topped with arugula and pickled onions - powder sugar

$19.99

Red, White, & Blue Waffle

A fan favorite! Our homemade jumbo Belgian waffle piled high with blueberries, strawberries, and sliced bananas. Drizzled with Nutella, white chocolate, and raspberry sauces.

$16.00

Jumbo Belgian Waffle

Some things are better... jumbo

$15.60

Cookies N' Cream Oreo Pancakes

Stacked pancakes layered with crushed Oreo cookies, drizzled with chocolate and vanilla sauce, topped with whipped cream and a whole Oreo cookie, garnished with fresh strawberries.

$16.00

Buttermilk Pancakes

Our signature, fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Choose from a full stack, short stack, or just a single and decorate them how you like.

$0.00

Franklin Stuffed French Toast

two challah french toast stuffed with choice of cream cheese or nutella filling and topped with powdered sugar, choice of strawberries or blueberries and whipped cream

$16.80

Churro French Toast

Our signature fresh baked challah bread, dusted with cinnamon sugar, topped with a delicious churro, butter cream, white & milk chocolate drizzle & dulce de leche drizzle.

$15.00

Fruity Pebble French Toast

Our signature baked challa bread encrusted with fruity peoples and seared to perfection, served with our butter cream frosting, white chocolate and raspberry drizzle, and lollipops!

$18.00

Challah French Toast

Our baked in house Challah bread french toast. Choose between a full stack, short stack, or just a single and decorate as you like!

$0.00

South End Special

Choose between Short Stack Challah French Toast, Belgian waffle, or Short Stack Buttermilk Pancakes. Protein options: Bacon or Sausage. Egg styles: Over Easy to Scrambled.

$19.20

Carbs Carbs Carbs

Side Pieces

Breakfast Meat

Get your meat here! Choose from bacon, sausage, turkey options and more!

$0.00

Rosemary Home Fries

Golden-brown home fries seasoned with rosemary and herbs, garnished with parsley.

$5.10

Basket Of Fries

GBD (golden brown and delicious) French fries.

$5.00

Basket Of Loaded Fries

Our signature crispy fries topped with shredded jack cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, apple smoked bacon. Choose regular fries, sweet potato, or curly!

$11.99

Side Of Two Eggs

Eggs made your way, served up in our signature skillet.

$5.40

Side Of Avocado

Creamy, smashed avocado goes well on just about everything!

$3.59

Side Of Mac N' Cheese

$10.79

Cast Iron Mozzarella Sticks

Six whole milk mozzarella sticks served with warm marinara sauce

$11.99

NEW French Toast Fritters

Crispy french toast bites covered in your choice toppings. Choose from the flavors below.

$10.79

NEW Fried Deviled Eggs

Halved eggs with a seasoned yolk mixture, topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh herbs, garnished with pickled onion rings.

$13.19

Twice Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings

Six crispy wings served with gorgonzola bleu cheese sauce and a side of buffalo

$17.99

Buttermilk Biscuits W/ Bacon Jam

Flaky buttermilk biscuits paired with a savory bacon jam.

$9.59

Onion RIngs

Crispy, Beer battered onion rings with a side of ketchup and our signature PB sauce

$10.99

Crispy Chicken Tenders

all white meat chicken tenders served with honey mustard

$11.99

Basket Of Loaded Fries

Our signature crispy fries topped with shredded jack cheddar cheese, cheese sauce, apple smoked bacon. Choose regular fries, sweet potato, or curly!

$11.99

Snacks

Salads

Garden Salad

Freshly chopped mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions and cucumbers. Add grilled chicken, crispy chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional cost. Gluten Free

$14.40

Mediterranean Salad

Mixed greens, cherry tomato, pickled red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta. Add grilled chicken, crispy chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional cost. Gluten Free

$14.40

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Crispy all white meat chicken tenders tossed in our signature buffalo sauce, mixed lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, pickled red onions, crumbled gorgonzola, parmesan crisps

$19.20

Caesar Salad

Freshly chopped romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, Parmesan crisp, creamy Caesar dressing. Add grilled or crispy chicken for an additional cost. Gluten Free

$14.40

Cobb Salad

Fresh mixed greens with, crispy bacon bits, diced ham, chopped tomatoes, crumbled gorgonzola, chopped eggs and topped with crispy funnel cake onions. Add grilled chicken, crispy chicken, salmon or shrimp for an additional cost. Can be gluten free without onions!

$19.20

Cowboy Burger

cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, bacon, & bbq sauce, topped with an onion ring

$16.99

California Burger

Two oz Buckhead all natural beef patties topped with American cheese, sunny side egg, smashed avocado, romaine lettuce, Roma tomato, pickled onions served on our toasted brioche bun

$20.39

BYO Burger

Two oz Buckhead all natural beef patties on our signature brioche buns and all the fixings you would like to put on top!! Enjoy

$16.79

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Southern Fried chicken dipped in honey butter and topped with spicy mayo, pickles and red cabbage slaw.

$20.39

Nashville Chicken Sandwich

Country Fried chicken tossed in a spicy Nashville sauce with red cabbage slaw, spicy mayo and pickled onions.

$20.39

Burgers + Birds

Mains

Steak Frites

Certified Angus Beef, oz bone in coffee rubbed NY strip with crispy fries and our house made truffle aioli and pesto.

$29.00

Stuffed Mac N' Cheese Skillet

Cavatappi pasta tossed with our cheddar jack mac sauce, coffee spice and crumbled bacon. Make it a thing with one of our add ons!

$15.00

Spicy Chicken Wrap

Crispy buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños and cheddar served with choice of french fries or a garden salad

$15.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap

served with choice of french fries or a garden salad

$15.00

Veggie Wrap

Veggie wrap served with choice of side including fries, salads, and soup. Option to upgrade to curly, sweet potato, or loaded fries.

$15.60

Wrap It Up

Make It Melt

Buffalo Chicken Melt

Grilled Italian bread filled with crispy all white meat chicken tenders tossed in our signature Buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, caramelized Spanish onions and green bell peppers.

$16.00

Chicken Pesto Melt

Grilled Italian bread filled with marinated grilled chicken, pesto sauce, mozzarella, sliced tomato and Spanish caramelized onions and green bell peppers.

$16.00

Giant Grilled Cheese

Buttered thick white bread layered with American cheese, cheddar cheese and mozzarella. Encrusted with grilled cheddar jack blend.

$9.00

Spicy Steak Melt

Italian bread topped with grilled rib eye steak, American cheese, cheddar cheese, caramelized Spanish onions and green bell peppers, pickled jalapeño and spicy mayo.

$20.40

Fresh Fruit Smoothie

oz. cup of real fruit blended to a thick consistency

$7.95

Juice

Juice options include orange or cranberry.

$3.95

San Pellegrino

A sparkling natural mineral water with a distinct touch of effervescence.

$4.50

Lemonade

A refreshing blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and a touch of sweetness.

$4.74

Soda

Soda options include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Ginger Ale, and Sierra Mist.

$4.74

Milk

Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.

$4.20

Chocolate Milk

Rich chocolate syrup blended with creamy milk, served with a striped straw.

$5.10

Acqua Panna Spring

$4.50

Water

Clear, refreshing bottled water.

$0.00

Soft Drinks

Specialty

Iced Cereal Latte

Iced coffee latte infused with your choice of cereal flavor: Captain Crunch, Cinnamon Toast, Fruity Pebbles Raspberry, or Blue Raspberry. Options for drip and milk selection: whole, skim, almond, oat, or none.

$7.50

Peppermint Mocha

peppermint and chocolate

$6.25

Iced Peppermint Mocha

peppermint, chocolate, whip

$7.50

Maple Walnut Latte

Rich espresso and steamed milk with notes of maple syrup, walnut and brown butter. Topped with Caramel and Walnuts

$7.50

Almond Joy Iced Latte

almond and coconut flavor

$7.50

Jumbo Hot Chocolate

Jumbo hot chocolate with customizable milk options: whole, skim, almond, oat, or without milk.

$7.50

Shirley Temple

Sparkling and refreshing mocktail with a delightful mix of soda and grenadine.

$6.30

WAP Box

WAP! Waffles and pancakes. One tray of each included: belgian waffles, buttermilk pancakes, assorted toppings Feeds: - people

$66.00

Breakfast Box

One tray of each included: applewood smoked bacon, organic farm fresh whipped eggs, rosemary home fries Feeds: - people

$90.00

Melt Box

One tray of each included: buffalo chicken melt, chicken pesto melt, spicy steak melt Feeds: - people

$108.00

Stuffed French Toast Box

Three flavors of stuffed challah french toast: blueberry, strawberry, and nutella. One tray of each included. Feeds: - people

$78.00

Fry Box

Three trays of fries: shoestring french fries, curly fries, sweet potato fries Feeds: - people

$66.00

Mac Daddy Box

Three flavors, three trays: buffalo chicken mac and cheese, traditional mac and cheese, bacon mac and cheese Feeds: - people

$90.00

French Toast Fritter Box

French toast bites deep fried three ways, topped with: caramel cinnamon toast crunch, fruity pebbles, nutella and coconut. One tray of each included. Feeds: - people

$72.00

Cereal Killer Box

One tray of each included: cinnamon toast crunch, fruity pebbles, captain crunch. Comes with a gallon of milk Feeds: - people

$54.00

Carb Box

We love carbs. One tray of each included: buttermilk pancakes, belgian waffles, challah french toast Feeds: - people

$66.00

Salad Box

One tray of each included: garden salad, caesar salad, mediterranean salad Feeds: - people

$78.00

Quesadilla Box

One tray of each included: southern quesadilla, california quesadilla, steak quesadilla Feeds: - people

$90.00

Wrap Box

One tray of each included: caesar wraps, spicy chicken wraps, veggie wraps Feeds: - people

$114.00

Omelette Box

Have it ur way. One tray of french style omelettes, two trays of topping assortments: protein and veggie Feeds: - people

$72.00

Birds Box

A whole box of chicken sandwiches, some sweet, some savory. One tray of each included: fried chicken sandwich, nashville chicken sandwich, brunch chicken sandwich Feeds: - people

$180.00

Wing Box

Three trays of wings: plain wings, buffalo wings, bbq wings. Comes with bleu cheese and ranch dressing Feeds: - people

$90.00

Side Piece Box

One tray of each included: applewood smoked bacon, sausage, fresh fruit Feeds: - people

$84.00

Catering Boxes

Side Pieces Are Invited (Cb)

French Toast (CB)

Tray of French Toast

$42.00

Roasted Home Fries (CB)

Tray of Seasoned Home Fries

$42.00

Apple Smoked Bacon (CB)

Tray of crispy apple smoked bacon

$60.00

Farm Fresh Eggs (CB)

Tray of Free Range Brown whipped eggs

$60.00

French Toast Fritters (CB)

Tray of French Toast Fritters Choose between Tray of • Caramel Cinnamon Toast Crunch Fritters Tray of • Fruity Pebble Fritters Tray of • Nutella Coconut Fritters

$42.00

Sausage (CB)

Tray of sausage

$60.00

Mac & Cheese (CB)

Tray of Mac n Cheese Choose from Tray of • Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Tray of • Traditional Mac & Cheese Tray of • Bacon Mac & Cheese

$48.00

Stuffed French Toast Bites (CB)

Tray of French toast bites Choose from Tray of • Blue Berry Stuffed French Toast Bites Tray of • Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Bites Tray of • Nutella Stuffed French Toast Bites

$48.00

Burger (CB)

Tray of Burgers Choose from Tray of • Cheese Burger Tray of • Brunch Burger Tray of • Bacon Cheddar Burger

$72.00

Half Gallon Of Juice

Half gallon of juice available in orange, cranberry, or apple flavors.

$18.00

Half Gallon Of Lemonaide

Half gallon lemonade available in flavors: Classic, Strawberry, Mango, Peach, Wildberry, Tropical.

$18.00

Catering Drinks

Limited Bites

Fried Oreos

Crispy golden batter encasing warm, gooey Oreo cookies, served with a dusting of powdered sugar.

$10.79

House

$8.40

Mixed

$10.80

Spirits

Shots

House

$6.00

Mid

$8.40

Premium

$14.40