Cafeteria

American restaurant · Chelsea

Cafeteria

American restaurant · Chelsea

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119 7th Ave, New York, NY 10010

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Cafeteria is Chelsea's chic diner where vibrant brunches and late-night bites meet a stylish atmosphere, perfect for post-club hangouts or catching up with friends.  

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+1 212 414 1717
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"While the word 'basic' has become wildly overused, it's hard to come up with a more fitting word for the menu at Cafeteria. It has avocado toast; it has a kale salad; it has 'street tacos' sold at prices that certainly do not connote any taco found on any street anywhere. Yes, it's basic. Yes, with mac and cheese eggrolls, an early-aughts aesthetic, and 24/7 hours, it's a dinosaur of a restaurant. But it's also perfect. ... It feels like a singular place, somewhere to catch up with friends or hit after a wild night out. Maybe its appeal in 2019 has something to do with the resurfacing of early-aughts trends in general. Or maybe Cafeteria is like the scrunchie of restaurants — clunky but undeniably practical, versatile, and strangely, even this many years later, utterly appealing." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

Long Live New York Restaurant Cafeteria, Chelsea’s Eccentric 24/7 Time Capsule of the Early Aughts - Eater NY
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Torrance Hurtault

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I had a wonderful experience. Great food and atmosphere. Server was amazing too. Knowledgeable and down to earth. Shrimp appetizer was so good! Short ribs were tasty and carrots yummy. Top tier. Dessert was delicious!

Lythia ROUSSEAS

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This was such an unexpected fantastic place to eat. Outdoor dining was set up beautifully and well covered. Servers were spectacular, very on the ball and friendly. All the food was exceptionally good for a casual eatery. The watermelon feta salad was excellent as were the shrimp tacos. They added a veggie patty for us to the kale salad which was a perfect topper. And you must visit the restrooms; totally unique!

Kasey H

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Post graduation dinner. Loved the ambiance of the space. I saw couples, families, girls night out but I can definitely tell this place also gives hype happy hour/after dinner vibes. Indoor/covered outdoor seating. It was pretty chilly the evening we came and their heat lamps outside are NO JOKE! Fantastic bar. Loved that the music was a great mix of pop culture and old school that didn’t blow my eardrums out.

Selin G

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Super hip place that gives upscale vibes with the interior and serves elevated comfort food. Indoor-outdoor boundary is blurred with the seating that feels very open and nice. Great place for brunch or early dinner. There’s all types of people, families in there, very wholesome. There’s plenty of gluten free/vegan/vegetarian options as well. Servers are nice and accommodating but not overwhelming. Bar is gorgeous and the drinks were great! I had the Bistro Burger with a lettuce wrap (9/10), Deviled Eggs (9/10), Burrata (9/10), Polenta Fries (10/10), Grilled Chicken Paillard (6/10) and the Wildberry Mojito (8/10) over two visits recently. As an interior designer, I must note that the interior is absolutely stunning and very thought to the last detail. For a small space, they really made it look nice and conceptually consistent which I love!

Carla Rogan

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Jenna was an amazing server! The food was so delicious and well prepared (I had the salmon tar tar and lamb burger per her recommendation.) Cocktails were top notch as well. The ambiance was cozy but felt very chic and trendy at the same time. I had an overall fantastic experience. Can’t wait to come back to try more of the menu and experience excellent service from the whole team at Cafeteria. 10/10 no notes

Michael Lehrman

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An institution in Chelsea. Very good comfort food. Excellent drinks. Fun atmosphere. Great outdoor space. Great for a casual meal. Good burgers. The servers are amazing. Friendly and responsive. This place has only gotten better over the years.

Oscar Ludena

Google
Drinks was amazing, food delicious and very good presentation. Our bartender Karl was very nice and very attentive. 100 % recommended

Dayo Dane

Google
On a Spring day in the big apple I found myself in the Chelsea area and decided to have brunch at Cafeteria. The ambience gives an upscale diner with lots of space on the inside and outside. The host was warm and friendly as he led me and my friends to our table which was situated in the patio. With loads of sunlight and that unrepentant NYC noise, it was the perfect pair for a brunch day. I ordered the Shaved Prime Rib sandwich which was absolutely delicious especially with the sauce that came with it. I was also able to modify my order to come with truffle fries instead of the regular fries. I did not order for a drink as I had drank a lot the previous night. So I just had sparkling water. The chef later came out to say hello to my friends and I, he’s a gracious gentleman from Senegal. All in all it was a great experience. If you’re looking for somewhere chill with some vibrance to it, this is your place!