| About: | A stylish hybrid of a bistro and a diner, this Chelsea hotspot has quickly become the place to be seen at 4:30a on a Friday and Saturday night. The interior is a gleaming white, space-age take on the modern restaurant, complete with plastic chairs. The basic American food, including pork chops and fried chicken is good. However, you are paying extra for the trendy decor and downtown attitude, making this spot much more expensive than a real diner. |
| Hours: | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily |
| Categories: | Breakfast Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Amenities: | Open late, Reservations |
| Cuisine: | American, Breakfast & Brunch, Contemporary |
| Feature: | Bar, Late Night, Private Rooms |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | Casual dressy |
| Price: | $8.95 - $19.95 |
| Guest List: | Get on the guestlist or purchase tickets |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (212) 414-1190 |
Despite having to wait half an hour in the rain, I must say it was well worth it. Girls evening out for a light dinner and drinks was great. I started with a carafe of white wine Sangria, lovely and smooth. Then I had the mussels as an appetizer. Can you say GREAAAAT. We had to order another round. They were great, not over done and the cream sauce had me almost picking up the bowl to my mouth to drink. I was so full of the mussels and bread that I did not order an entree. My friends had the salmon which was just ok. I will go back for the Cobb Salad next week.
While the revamped menu is good, the service is still slow and forgetful. Drink glasses go unfilled and a spoon or fork dropped is hard to replace.
The stuffed dates are probably the best appetizer, filled with cheese, drizzled with a tangy sauce and their California Cob Salad with chicken is wonderful. They do seem to segregate at Cafeteria. Gays to the back toward the kitchen, away from windows. Straights by entrance door and windows, then filling the center of the space.
A great night-out in the city deserves a great place to dine and unwind and Cafeteria is the place to be. A classy 24 hour diner, the place is packed at 4 in the morning so dont be surprised if you have to wait 15-20 minutes. But once you are seated, you will be glad you waited as the menu is filled with delicious dishes. Its known for its Mac and Cheese, which once you try, you would want to have more. The tomato basil soup was perfect, and non-overbearing while the turkey burger just was great to satisfy an empty stomach.