Cafeteria
(212) 414-1717
119 7th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
40.7406
-73.998
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
What People Are Saying About Cafeteria
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
The sexy, animated setting features a gleaming white decor. Frosted-glass panels, gold-rimmed mirrors and wood tables offset the vanilla color scheme. In warm weather, the garage-style front doors are raised, merging the dining room with the sidewalk.
The Food
If you don't opt for the fluffy all-day omelettes and pancakes, you can stick with a traditional lunch menu, which can include a bowl of steamed baby mussels in a garlicky tomato broth and a salad of cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion on toasted sourdough bread smeared with tangy goat cheese. Don't miss the macaroni and cheese, a crusty, bubbling version with just the right blend of cheddar and fontina.
User Reviews
jnt1103
June 07, 2009
Wait was not bad, especially considering requesting an outdoor seat in gorgeous weather. Been there twice now, wait staff (just like the food) is sometimes good and sometimes not so good. First time, great waiter so polite and nice. second time, very pretentious and acted like he was doing me big favor by serving me. first had the mac n cheese sampler, all 3 version were phenomenal! couldn't get enough of it. chicken and waffles was good, i couldn't really get the combination quite right on my taste bud, i think. cuz the chicken was great and waffle was great but together was a little odd, but maybe just me? then had fish and chips. chips was good, fish was positively awful unfortunately. mushy batter was barely cooked, couldn't pick a full piece of fish as it was sticking to the paper it was on. I would give it 3.5stars if i could.
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foodgirlnyc
April 22, 2009
Love the food here at any hour. Cocktails are great too! Always a great vibe and yummy food. Staff is cute, friendly and helpful. And love sitting outside in the spring - what a great cafe!
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3FoodLover3
April 14, 2009
This menu must have been updated! they mac-n-cheese spring rolls are TO DIE FOR! the Spinach dip is OUT OF CONTROL and my salad was so tasty and fresh! I remember it being average back in the day but last night the new menu BLEW MY MIND! My friends and I had a GREAT meal and GREAT service! THIS PLACE makes ELMO seem like a drive thru!
read full reviewThe Details on Cafeteria
Where to Sit:
When the garage doors are open, the tables by the windows and on the sidewalk offer prime people-watching along Seventh Avenue.
The Extras:
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Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Brunch, People Watching, Lunch Spot
