Cafeteria

We met for dinner at Cafeteria in Chelsea. Pretty relaxed place, friendly staff, nothing too fancy—which I actually liked. We came especially to try their mac & cheese. It’s not really my kind of food, but honestly, it was really good! Creamy and rich—I totally get why people love it. The menu is very American, with some seafood and other options too. I asked if they had a whole wheat option for bread, but they didn’t. Only gluten-free or served in a lettuce leaf. Not a big deal, but it would be great to have that for people following an ADA-friendly diet. The food was tasty, not trying to be upscale or anything. A good spot for a casual night out goth friends 7/10

Our experience at Cafeteria was absolutely incredible! We had a group of 8 women visiting New York for a girls’ trip, and from the moment we arrived, the energy, hospitality, and service were top-tier. Nicholas was an absolute joy — so warm and attentive — and every staff member we interacted with made us feel genuinely cared for. We ordered a wide variety of food and drinks, and everything came out perfectly. Our table enjoyed espresso martinis, hot peppermint tea, sodas, waters, a fried chicken thigh sandwich with Gouda mac and cheese, eggs Benedict with spinach and prosciutto, a steak sandwich, fried mac and cheese egg rolls, a cheeseburger, fish and chips, and even had frozen cosmos. Every bite and sip was absolutely delicious — flavorful, fresh, and beautifully plated. The vibe was lively yet relaxed, making it the perfect spot to celebrate our day in the city. Cafeteria truly delivered an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for incredible food, stellar service, and a memorable time in New York!

My mom and I stopped in here because we are big Sex and the City fans and wanted to dine in a restaurant we saw on the show during our visit to NYC. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to walk in and be seated right away. The service was great -- we loved our waitress and loved their energy. Loved the extensive menu and large wine list! We had mimosas and brunch and it was delightful. Great little place and would love to come back someday.

It’s my first time trying this place. My friend Brought me here and I had a great time. I love the food, the atmosphere and the service. Justine took care of us . The food was really great and the drinks .i highly Recommend the mac & cheese sampler and the salmon ginger and the drinks. All good .Justin Was great with his service and all Recommendations and we love him. Also And we love JP the manager. It’s a beautiful place .you should try anytime of the day. Vey nice place to eat dinner and hang out.

WOW. We already can’t wait to come back here! Nick and Atrice gave us 5⭐️ service. The food was also incredible! The truffle egg and fried chicken and waffles were perfect. I got the green juice which was also great! We’ll definitely go back- in a matter of days so we can try more of the menu and see the kind staff! 😊

Nice to sit outside on a sunny day in May & enjoy good food! Chicken Thigh Sandwich with fries was pretty good! Watermelon Salad was refreshing & Tomato Basil Soup was delicious

It was a google search pick to end all google searches… it was a short walk from the Anne Frank exhibit, it was an easy menu of choices for different tastes and ages and it was all fabulous: service, wait staff, menu, voices and atmosphere!!! We may have to find another excuse for a day trip to Downtown just to have lunch ere again!! (Go for the BLT or prime rib dip without hesitation)

We've been walking past this spot and finally on a perfect day. The garage doors were open so the restaurant was indoor/outdoor and a perfect ambiance. The food was incredible and the service was great!