There are hundreds of local businesses in West Haven. Whether you are looking for fine restaurants, doctors, lawyers, or automotive center, the city has it. West Haven is a lively city full of flavor. Some of the best places to eat includes Jimmies, Captain's Galley, and Chicks. Ofcourse, these are just three among the many other food places in our city.

West Haven is home to the University of New Haven, with whom the famous Dr. Henry Lee resides. The other major educational institutions include the West Haven Highschool and Notre Dame Highschool, a Roman Catholic all-boys school. The West Haven High School football team was ranked first in the state and fifth in the nation in 1968. Both the West Haven highschool and Notre Dame highschool have a strong tradition in sports and education. Many of it's top students have gone on to Yale, MIT, Brown, and other prestigious institutions. During the football season, both highschools are geared up and ready for one another. It doesn't matter if one team had a loosing season, just as long as the other is defeated in a match of determination and will.