Strange Ways
151 Orange Street
New Haven, CT

From a retro arcade game to mural photo opps to unique candy and drinks, our store is a must stop and top thing to do in New Haven, Connecticut. Strange Ways built its foundation as an online shop—becoming one of the top web destinations for patches, pins, unique gifts, and more from independent designers, artists, and small brands. We ship out hundreds of items to people all over the world every week who appreciate our strange product offering. By opening up what is essentially our headquarters to the public, fans really immerse themselves in our world of self-expression. We can present product in ways that allow for a richer experience, hold our own in-store events, and customers love being able to browse all their favorite items from online in-person.

New Haven Gift Shop

We've got tourists and locals alike covered that want to show off their New Haven pride. From apizza merch to Connecticut themes we sell unique magnets, postcards, pins, patches, hats, prints, and more. We even have exclusive product designed in-house found only at Strange Ways—all that make great souvenirs, items for your home, or something to wear around town. Browse online our current New Haven gift offerings.

On-Site Patch Application
(Drop Off for Pickup Later)

Let us help you patch up your jacket or bag! We offer weekly in-house sewing and heat pressing to help customize your clothes. We have 2 size heat presses (for large or small patches), and also a sewing machine. Pricing start at $1 for a simple heat press, and $5 for a simple sew-on patch. TO USE: Just drop off any day of the week, and we'll reach out when the job is completed. This typically takes a few days and up to 1 week depending on other workload. We usually work on customization projects during the week.

The Ninth Square Neighborhood

We are located on the cusp of the Ninth Square area—situated between Yale University's campus and Wooster Square known for it's famed apizza (also right near State Street train station). The neighborhood is also full of other independent shops like Bark & Vine, EBM Vintage, Plush skateshop, and Elm City Games plus unique food and drink spots like G Cafe, Barcade, Trinity Tavern, Tacos Los Gordos, and Menya-Gumi ramen bar.  There's also great resources like the New Haven Pride Center and local music venue Cafe 9. Just take a walk around and see (and don't forget to check out all the art!).

The only Strange Ways store, we carry all the items available online—plus some found only in-store!

WINTER HOURS

12PM–5PM   •   Monday
12PM–5PM
  •   Tuesday
12PM–5PM
  •   Wednesday
12PM–5PM   •   Thursday
12PM–5PM
  •   Friday
11AM–6PM   •   Saturday
11AM–5PM   •   Sunday

Closed on major holidays.
We mark on our Google Business listing.

We're at the back of Pitkin Plaza in downtown New Haven in the Ninth Square area—smack dab between Yale University and Wooster Square and a short walk from either.

ADA-accessible with ramp and push-button door

Metered street parking - or - Garage parking at 360 State Street whose stairs lead to the plaza

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