Charming ambiance in the legendary, now refurbished, Chelsea Hotel. (Yes, *that* Chelsea Hotel, famous for endless stars staying / living there and inspiring the song by Leonard Cohen.) I found the food wonderful with a special tip to try their bread basket. That was the best bread that I've had in my life, including any and all bagels. Crusty outside, soft chewy inside, a tad warm, just delicious. I also had the Chelsea Burger which comes with a very special cheese sauce, some kind of blend of cheeses, and the "taramade" (spelling?) dip, a mix of olive and fig. Bring family or a special date. Delightful.

I've been excited to try Café Chelsea since it opened, and glad I was finally able to go! The inside was dimly lit and had candles on the tables, it was intimate but loud and crowded. We ordered the Ravioles du Dauphiné to share. So delicious that I ordered another for myself! The chilled artichoke with saffron aioli was seasoned throughout, the best I have ever had. It did not photograph as well as it tasted! The goat cheese croquettes were light and fresh with the honey adding sweet touch. Everything was perfect for a light dinner.

This place is much more than a cafe. It is a secret haven for foodies. Danny took care of us tonight. He was very polite and a good server. He made sure all our needs were met. 10/10 The ravioli is so cute and tasty at the same time. Highly recommend. The only downside is that it gets cold fast. 9/10. The food here is amazing. The dessert here is worth breaking a diet over. 10/10. I will 100% be back.

My friends and I dined at Cafe Chelsea about three weeks ago. We ordered the ravioli, broccoli rabe, burger, and chocolate soufflé. To our dismay, all but the burger, including the fries, arrived cold. The burger was simple, but tasty. Everything since it was cold, was mediocre, and not very appealing. We spoke up and the staff was so kind, comping the cold items, along with giving us two complimentary desserts. Im not sure I would return, given the quality of the food and the prices are on the higher side, but I appreciate the kindness of the staff.

Honestly, such a lovely French breakfast spot inside the Chelsea Hotel. I was stunned when we went for breakfast Saturday morning over the holiday weekend. We didn't have a reservation and didn't have to wait. Every diner in the spot was gorgeous and the interior is lovely. We chose to sit inside as it was quite humid outside but there's gorgeous outdoor seating. The coffee was lovely, albeit a bit small - and the green juice was nice but not a full pour (in a tiny tiny glass) for $12 - it is NYC but come on. We shared the croque madam - a lovely version of it with the french omelette. It was a perfect amount of food and the staff was friendly dressed in their career waiter type uniforms. I would go back anytime I'm in Chelsea for breakfast, it just set the tone right for our day!

Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Time: 11:30am Party of: 5 Meal: Brunch *Frisee Aux Lardons ($24) *Benedict 2 ($24) *Steak Avec ($36) *Side of Fries ($12) *Bacon ($10) *Haricot Verts ($12) *Croque-Madame ($25) *Ginger Hubert ($18) *Bloody Mary Tequila ($17) *Clos Cibonne "Tentations" Rose '21 BTG ($18) x2 *Tissot Rose BTG ($19) x3 I was in town and wanted to meet up a few girlfriends for brunch. One of them suggested Cafe Chelsea. It's been on my list of brunch spots for a while, so I was down to check it out. I believe she made a reservation via Resy about two weeks prior. I'd just gotten off a redeye and couldn't decided what I was craving, so the hubby and I shared the steak and a few sides. The steak was cooked nicely. A good french medium rare. (I find most MR preps overcooked for my tastes.) I adore fries, especially with steak, so these hit the spot. The green beans were tastt as they still retained a nice crunch. The wine pours were generous and paired well with the food. A solid brunch spot. A nice first stop while in NYC.

Upon entering, I loved the ambiance and the black and white checkered tile floors. I noticed the bartenders were all wearing black tie and white shirt and apron. We were seated quickly and perused the menu. The hosted originally gave us the breakfast menu until we asked where were the cocktails? The waitress gave us the brunch menu which started at 11 am. The brunch menu had more of a lunch selection with cocktails. I chose the Franco Niçoise salad and to this day I am talking and dreaming about that salad. The bigger beans were so creamy and the tuna was perfection! I love salad with a lot of protein and this dish has a lot of protein. I was full without feeling bloated. The next time I am in NYC, Cafe Chelsea will be on my list.

Came here for a business dinner and would definitely come back! Started with a few apps; the fries, ravioli, and croquettes, paired with a few cocktails. The raviolis were superb and melted in your mouth! Don't miss those. Fries and croquettes were also very good, but the ravioli was definitely the star. The dirty martinis were also perfect. For entrees, I got the black bass which was cooked wonderfully. Very flaky, moist and packed with flavor. My coworkers got the steaks frites and were extremely happy, steak was also flavorful, juicy and cooked a perfect medium rare. The lemon spaghetti was also a crowd pleaser. Overall, a good experience. Service was attentive. Vibes were good. Food was yummy.

I would have given Cate Chelsea a five star review but the steak frites fell short of my expectations in addition to the waitress collecting our plates that still had some food in them. I understand the concept of NYC waitresses bussing tables left and right, but I wish I could've finished my plate before it was taken away, as eating out is quite expensive ;( The general a manger/owner of the restaurant, however, deserves a solid 5 star. He remembered it was our anniversary and came by personally to give a little something special and a warm verbal greeting. Definitely recommend coming here for the ravioli, croquettes, and the chocolate soufflé. These dishes were executed perfectly and perfectly flavored, cooked, and seasoned. Very nice restaurant with great French vibes located inside Hotel Chelsea. A spot I'd definitely return!