| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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its fun, food is great, fried chicken and pancakes, yum! ”
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Lucky to get a seat looking out to 7th ave. but the real view was inside, lots of beautyful peoples eating beautiful ommlettes on a beautyful afternoon. ”
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love the decor here. ”
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While the people watching was once fun, these days you'll see 10 urbane poseurs for every 1 interesting urbanite. ”
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My girl friends and I are all very indecisive and always have trouble picking out which restaurant is more fabulous and fun for our Saturday night girls dinners. ”
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Good food cool atmosphere hip people. ”
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the staff is nice, the ambience is sleek and clean, and the prices are very reasonable. ”
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Hey I liked it, but then I love overthetop atmosphere and pagentry. ”
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The food is great, price is unbeatable, waiters are nice and atmosphere is always right. ”
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enjoyed the decor. ”
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great food,very goodlooking people,clean and modern decor ”
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Relaxed atmosphere with decent if unspectacular food, cheerful friendly service. ”
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The food is great and the atmosphere is better. ”
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Cafeteria has become a Chelsea institution, and if it's no longer model-lookalike central, it's still a fun, inexpensive place to hang with your friends, scarf down some seriously good mac & cheese, and throw back a blueberry mojito or three. ”
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place that's open all night that has GREAT atmosphere- NO scary bright diner lighting or elevator music, it has a really sexy vibe all the time. ”
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The cool, minimalist decor is anything else but homely, but the food certainly is. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the staff beautiful, and the food just as excellent! ”
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Music was fun, the tables are close but we were best friends with our neighbors by the end of the meal. ”
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the only two good things of this place - good ambience and great drinks. ”
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I'm surprised the editorial review compares the decor to Asia de Cuba, because I really liked that place - Cafeteria's stark white & UPS brown I found unpleasant. ”
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The decor is nice and you can eat there late. ”
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Service was average, food was actually very good and the ambiance was nice. ”
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And the ambiance is wonderful. ”
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Love the food, the drinks, the ambiance and all those celebs! ”
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And the pricetag was comfortable. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Even since I've moved uptown I keep going back for the wonderful tomato soup- and the desserts are yummy too! ”
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The food was prepared well and tasted very fresh - AWESOME meatloaf, hanger steak w/arugala salad, crab cakes, etc. ”
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Get whatever you want to eat, but remember to keep room for the extremely delectable Waffle Banana Split Sundae, the waffles are fresh made and the ice cream is amazing! ”
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The calamari was the best I've had in awhile, i got the crabcake burger which was excellent and filling, and split dessert. ”
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at the end of the day we always agree on Cafeteria for their awesome food (Salmon w butternut squash or peanut butter cheesecake w oreo crust) and even better cocktails (wild berry mojito)! ”
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She was attentive, suggested great desserts, and was generally extremely efficient. ”
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It has fantastic mac and cheese, great desserts, and the drinks aren't too bad either. ”
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We had the Cocktail Ribs w/ Blood Orange BBQ sauce & crispy onions (unbelievable), Crispy Polenta, Veggie Burger w/ Hummus, Meatloaf & Deep Fried Oreos w/ choc chip ice cream & espresso shot (yes, we are compulsive orderers, and proud of it :) ”
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| drinks |
91.3599967956543% positive |
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The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious, and everyone was super friendly. ”
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Love the food, the drinks, the ambiance and all those celebs! ”
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Cafeteria used to be my favorite hang out spot for chicken and waffles at 3 am, the warm brownie sundae and the great cocktails. ”
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To drink I would recommend the signature cafeteria Cosmo. ”
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The bartender and host were fabulous (friendly and accomodating--try the Liquid Passion drink), but our waitress was terrible--practically refused to exchange the regular soda she brought my friend for the Diet she asked for. ”
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went w/o a reservation, seated pretty promptly on a friday, great cocktails, great menu. ”
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The drinks are amazing, and it's open 24hr a day. ”
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at the end of the day we always agree on Cafeteria for their awesome food (Salmon w butternut squash or peanut butter cheesecake w oreo crust) and even better cocktails (wild berry mojito)! ”
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Staff is still unattentive and the place is still filthy and in disrepair but that never mattered because the drinks were strong, the food was great, and the clientele was beautiful (or at least tried to be). ”
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It has fantastic mac and cheese, great desserts, and the drinks aren't too bad either. ”
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We had the Cocktail Ribs w/ Blood Orange BBQ sauce & crispy onions (unbelievable), Crispy Polenta, Veggie Burger w/ Hummus, Meatloaf & Deep Fried Oreos w/ choc chip ice cream & espresso shot (yes, we are compulsive orderers, and proud of it :) ”
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used to love this place, great food, decent service, good drinks, nice crowd. ”
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Time and Time again I have returned to Cafeteria due to value for money, attentive staff (and goodlooking), great food that doesnt overfill you so you can make the most of the AMAZING cocktails. ”
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The service is amazing and the cocktails are to die for! ”
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great bar. ”
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The burgers are very good and they offer a wide selection of drink options. ”
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The prices were a little high, but other than the bill at the end of dinner and drinks, I really enjoyed the atmopsphere and the food. ”
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It wasn't bad though, but the white wine wasn't as cold as I would have liked. ”
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Be prepared to go with deep pockets because the drinks and food can get a bit pricey (but totally worth it). ”
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The food was amazing, especially the mac and Cheese, and so was the cocktails. ”
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The service could be better but the staff is pretty on point, sometimes it takes longer than usual for your food or drinks to arrive and you can feel rushed at times. ”
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There was a person's clipped fingernail in my drink that came up my straw and went into my mouth - imagine all the nasty places nails scratch! ”
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gone through some hiccups and hurdles, it still remains to be the best place in NYC for Mac & Cheese & those scrumptious cocktails. ”
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the only two good things of this place - good ambience and great drinks. ”
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used to frequent this place when I lived in the area and it was always the perfect spot for a 4am post-bar omelette or a casual lunch. ”
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New York City at its finest = great comfort food, fierce drinks and hot celebs. ”
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The drinks are great and the staff is good. ”
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| food quality |
86.96999549865723% positive |
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The service could be better but the staff is pretty on point, sometimes it takes longer than usual for your food or drinks to arrive and you can feel rushed at times. ”
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The food is mediocre and I would never go again. ”
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The staff was nice and the food was very tasty. ”
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Recommendations: meatloaf entree, chicken and waffles, angus beef sliders, and mac n' cheese spring rolls (take full advantage of the gouda dipping sauce). ”
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Really good food (and cheap), quick service (a little brisk at times), and great late night music. ”
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We had the Cocktail Ribs w/ Blood Orange BBQ sauce & crispy onions (unbelievable), Crispy Polenta, Veggie Burger w/ Hummus, Meatloaf & Deep Fried Oreos w/ choc chip ice cream & espresso shot (yes, we are compulsive orderers, and proud of it :) ”
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Great food and great service ”
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Well, the tomato soup was good. ”
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whenever i'm hungry and i dont feel like thinking of a place, i say to the cab driver "17th and 7th" because even though everyone there is coked up, the food is delicious. ”
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Good food, good service ”
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Great salads, even the bread was good. ”
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Contrary to the previous reviews, I've never had a bad experience with service or quality of food. ”
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Always a great vibe and yummy food. ”
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Chelsea is often praised for its supposed plethora of restaunts offering excellent comfort food. ”
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ordered the steak sandwich which was a little sloppy to eat but had such great taste to it. ”
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The pumpkin bisque alone made it a great meal. ”
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It sure has the best food and the prices are reasonable. ”
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Get whatever you want to eat, but remember to keep room for the extremely delectable Waffle Banana Split Sundae, the waffles are fresh made and the ice cream is amazing! ”
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Been there twice now, wait staff (just like the food) is sometimes good and sometimes not so good. ”
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chicken and waffles was good, i couldn't really get the combination quite right on my taste bud, i think. ”
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used to love this place, great food, decent service, good drinks, nice crowd. ”
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FINALLY, they have chef that can put out some incredible food with flavors. ”
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The tomato soup is incredible and the mac and cheese also. ”
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The food is great and the atmosphere is better. ”
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The food is good. ”
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There is simply no other restaurant in the city that offers Cafeteria's mix of high style, delicious food and inexpensive prices (dinner for two wont run more that $50). ”
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The food is great, and consistent, you can always expect quality no matter what time you come. ”
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My personal choices: that great mac & cheese; the huge slab of meat loaf; and a nicely chewy hangar steak. ”
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The service is pretty, but the food is horribly lacking. ”
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But good food does not a good restaurant make. ”
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This place is very trendy and has pretty decent food. ”
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Same bad service, but now the food is bad as well. ”
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Music was fun, the tables are close but we were best friends with our neighbors by the end of the meal. ”
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The hearty food is surprisingly good. ”
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The turkey sandwich was dry and tasteless. ”
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don't know if I like the ceasar more for its fresh lettuce and tangy dressing or for that scrumptious one eyed susan it comes with. ”
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place was a bit dirty (floor had a lemon on it and food crumbs so i was kind of hard pressed to find a place to put my purse). ”
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The tomato basil soup is ridiculously delicious and so is the mac-n-cheese. ”
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the Spinach dip is OUT OF CONTROL and my salad was so tasty and fresh! ”
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Despite the good food at Cafeteria, am never going back and will be sure to spread the word to as many people as I know. ”
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Cafeteria is trendy place for good, comfort food. ”
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Service was a little worse but food was still pretty good. ”
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Even since I've moved uptown I keep going back for the wonderful tomato soup- and the desserts are yummy too! ”
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The mac and cheese is great and the spinach salad is great for lunch. ”
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food is good and price. ”
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Great food, excellent brunch, dine with the beautiful people ”
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If sitting next to Sandra Bernhardt is the reason for their overpriced burgers and fried chicken, then I'll pass on dining here next time. ”
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Its like coming home - If your home had consisitantly good food, service, and beautiful people ”
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The ultra gracious staff and prompt food service makes this the perfect place to hit in the city. ”
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The calamari was the best I've had in awhile, i got the crabcake burger which was excellent and filling, and split dessert. ”
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The food was prepared well and tasted very fresh - AWESOME meatloaf, hanger steak w/arugala salad, crab cakes, etc. ”
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read in this mo In Style mag that Jessica Romijn is addicted to their Buffalo Chicken sandwich, I get it Jess! ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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Time and Time again I have returned to Cafeteria due to value for money, attentive staff (and goodlooking), great food that doesnt overfill you so you can make the most of the AMAZING cocktails. ”
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My friends and I were pretty loaded so we were dying for some good drunk food! ”
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had great salmon there. ”
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also ordered the salmon BLT which was excellent. ”
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chips was good, fish was positively awful unfortunately. ”
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The food is great too. ”
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Good food, and service make this the ideal late night stop. ”
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went there for brunch and the food was just delicious. ”
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The french toast croissant with berries is absolutely terrific! ”
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Be prepared to go with deep pockets because the drinks and food can get a bit pricey (but totally worth it). ”
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The food is not bad, incredibly healthy options with some interesting diner fusioneque spins. ”
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But, the food is fantastic and the service is prompt! ”
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However, i loved this place--they serve what is best termed "upscale comfort food ”
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It got a bit loud at times, however, and the food is a bit pricey considering it is "comfort food. ”
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Service was always stuck-up and bad but I liked the food. ”
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food is great. ”
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We all had the turkey burger - it was alright - with mac n' cheese - nothing great. ”
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The prices were a little high, but other than the bill at the end of dinner and drinks, I really enjoyed the atmopsphere and the food. ”
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The food has been consistently good and the COSMOS are awesome! ”
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Cafeteria used to be my favorite hang out spot for chicken and waffles at 3 am, the warm brownie sundae and the great cocktails. ”
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was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly waitstaff. ”
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went on a friday night the food was great but the service was not so good. ”
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The food is ALWAYS consistent and the prices are more than reasonable. ”
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cuz the chicken was great and waffle was great but together was a little odd, but maybe just me? ”
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love Cafeteria, they have set such a great presence in the neighborhood and the food has gotten so much better! ”
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The food was great and the prices reasonable. ”
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Good place to go for brunch, lunch or for a nice burger after clubbing at 4am. ”
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Terrible food even worse service ”
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great food,very goodlooking people,clean and modern decor ”
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The food was amazing, especially the mac and Cheese, and so was the cocktails. ”
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always count on it to be open and it has some of the best comfort food in N.Y.C. ”
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the food isnt great at all. ”
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Mediocre food, Bad Service ”
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New York City at its finest = great comfort food, fierce drinks and hot celebs. ”
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As a tourist from London I really enjoyed this place - despite clearly ordering a chicken cesar salad but receiving a chicken. ”
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The food was decent--yes, the mac and cheese is really that good--but the waitstaff couldn't have been worse. ”
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The decaf cofee wasn't fresh (cold and hours old.) ”
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terrific comfort food ”
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The place is always busy and very up with great service and cheap exceptional food. ”
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My friends and I had a GREAT meal and GREAT service! ”
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good food, horrible service ”
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This restaurant is really fantastic, serving the most wonderful upscale comfort food, and at a reasonable price! ”
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Service was average, food was actually very good and the ambiance was nice. ”
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The food was amazing. ”
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The burgers are very good and they offer a wide selection of drink options. ”
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Im not going to say the food isnt good. ”
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and the food is worst every month. ”
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The service is generally friendly and food is delivered promptly. ”
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While the menu is kind of diner-esh, it was still some of the best food that I have ever had and the service is spetacular! ”
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The usual delicious tomato sauce on the meatloaf is more like a bad salsa now, and the cobb salad my friend ordered was dry and the greens were wilted. ”
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The food looks great., but I did not stay long enough because of the attitude of staff. ”
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If the service was nice or the food not so boring I might go, but it's soooooooo not worth it anymore. ”
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The food is very good and not too overpriced. ”
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Bar service is great, as is the wait staff, and the food exceeds expectations. ”
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It feels more like a trendy lounge that happens to have great comfort food then a diner. ”
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will concede that the food is good, but feeling rushed the whole time leaves a bad taste in your mouth. ”
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Love the food, the drinks, the ambiance and all those celebs! ”
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Love the food here at any hour. ”
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Good food cool atmosphere hip people. ”
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Staff is still unattentive and the place is still filthy and in disrepair but that never mattered because the drinks were strong, the food was great, and the clientele was beautiful (or at least tried to be). ”
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The wait for the meal wasn't too long and the waitress wasn't too obnoxious, if only a little ditzy. ”
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great food ”
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The burger was great, juicy and very fulling. ”
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The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious, and everyone was super friendly. ”
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Great eggs benedict and really cute waiters. ”
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Great food. ”
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As a tourist, and probably as a local, I think there are worse places to sit and watch the world go by over a decent meal. ”
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My burgers have been good, but each time I've been there the staff's either been rude or inattentive. ”
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The cool, minimalist decor is anything else but homely, but the food certainly is. ”
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Cafeteria has good burgers and is always open! ”
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I'm one of those people who talks up this place so much that they should call me and offer me a free meatloaf or fried chicken entree at the very least, but regardless, its reasonable enough without freebies. ”
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The food is great, price is unbeatable, waiters are nice and atmosphere is always right. ”
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lounging/partying. the eggs benedict with smoked salmon is SOOOOO good and the alcoholic concoctions are yummy too. ”
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Great late night meal, comfort food, needs a legit doorman ”
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When seated (the middle of Winter and right by the window with a draft coming through), we were brought some stale bread which was largely inedidble. ”
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Very rude bartenders, but great food. ”
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Both have better food and MUCH more pleasant waitstaff! ”
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Relaxed atmosphere with decent if unspectacular food, cheerful friendly service. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the staff beautiful, and the food just as excellent! ”
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the burgers are great. ”
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its fun, food is great, fried chicken and pancakes, yum! ”
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refuse to come back until they bring my fave dish back. ”
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My breakfast sandwich was delicious and the frozen mojitos were amazing! ”
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The servings were adequate and I honestly enjoyed my meal. ”
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But the food was average at best and the service was TERRIBLE. ”
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Our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, the food was fantastic, and the prices can't be beat. ”
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at the end of the day we always agree on Cafeteria for their awesome food (Salmon w butternut squash or peanut butter cheesecake w oreo crust) and even better cocktails (wild berry mojito)! ”
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The food is good too, but not the service! ”
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Reasonable prices and great food ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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The food is not bad, incredibly healthy options with some interesting diner fusioneque spins. ”
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went w/o a reservation, seated pretty promptly on a friday, great cocktails, great menu. ”
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The service has gotten much better and friendlier over the years, while the menu's tried-and-true basics are dependably decent. ”
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....NYC is full of choices. ”
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My personal choices: that great mac & cheese; the huge slab of meat loaf; and a nicely chewy hangar steak. ”
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The burgers are very good and they offer a wide selection of drink options. ”
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The breakfast menu is really good as well. ”
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While the menu is kind of diner-esh, it was still some of the best food that I have ever had and the service is spetacular! ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It used to be a nice place to see beautiful people. ”
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All con's aside it's a great place to go if you go at the right time. ”
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This is a good place to catch up with old friends, siblings, husbands, or wives, or longstanding lovers. ”
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Considering the recession that we're in, cafeteria is still the best place to eat. ”
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nice place after midnight ”
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This is the best place to see any number of celebrities on a daily basis. ”
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Cafeteria is a great place to have a lunch meeting, hang out with friends, or bring your family from out of town. ”
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gone through some hiccups and hurdles, it still remains to be the best place in NYC for Mac & Cheese & those scrumptious cocktails. ”
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great place for brunch - if you are not in a rush! ”
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This is a great place for people watching and munching on light foods. ”
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This is a great place to go for classy very-late night dining. ”
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the only two good things of this place - good ambience and great drinks. ”
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My boyfriend and I had an overall nice experience at this place. ”
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| return potential |
50.0% positive |
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refuse to come back until they bring my fave dish back. ”
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Normally if I don't like a place I don't complain I just don't go back but this was the worst dining experience I have ever had. ”
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| service |
75.9600019454956% positive |
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Terrible food even worse service ”
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Great eggs benedict and really cute waiters. ”
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It used to be a nice place to see beautiful people. ”
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The food is great, price is unbeatable, waiters are nice and atmosphere is always right. ”
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The service has gotten much better and friendlier over the years, while the menu's tried-and-true basics are dependably decent. ”
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Contrary to the previous reviews, I've never had a bad experience with service or quality of food. ”
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The service is generally friendly and food is delivered promptly. ”
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The waiter was not awful, but definitely treated us as if we were far beneath him. ”
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Went a block up to Viceroy where we were had a superb staff wait on us. ”
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The Staff was not rude, but a little inattentive, and the place was so crowded, the woman at the table next to me and I kept bumping elbows. ”
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The help was pleasant, quick, and very friendly. ”
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great food,very goodlooking people,clean and modern decor ”
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Kudos to the staff and great energy. ”
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The service could be better but the staff is pretty on point, sometimes it takes longer than usual for your food or drinks to arrive and you can feel rushed at times. ”
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Ok, admittedly the hosts are a LITTLE rude but I can understand. ”
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Bar service is great, as is the wait staff, and the food exceeds expectations. ”
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Opt for a friendly diner with friendly service like the one we found after we were denied entrance. ”
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very pleasant experience,promptly seated,great service, ”
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Great service. ”
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The wait for the meal wasn't too long and the waitress wasn't too obnoxious, if only a little ditzy. ”
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the staff is nice, the ambience is sleek and clean, and the prices are very reasonable. ”
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Despite the good food at Cafeteria, am never going back and will be sure to spread the word to as many people as I know. ”
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The drinks are great and the staff is good. ”
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The atmosphere is great, the staff beautiful, and the food just as excellent! ”
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I'm one of those people who talks up this place so much that they should call me and offer me a free meatloaf or fried chicken entree at the very least, but regardless, its reasonable enough without freebies. ”
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If I wanted to wait behind rude, overbearing B&T bouncers I'd go to a club. ”
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Good food, and service make this the ideal late night stop. ”
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The bartender was very friendly and helped me to decide what to order. ”
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Relaxed atmosphere with decent if unspectacular food, cheerful friendly service. ”
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The staff was nice, even if they are fashion wannabees, and I am sure that if I get the munchies late night after the bars I will be here again. ”
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This place used to be nice, but it's overrun by JERSEY people and wanna be's. ”
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When you're taking phone reservations, seating people, and taking table numbers, there isn't much room for being over-the-top polite, but the host was nice enough. ”
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Unfortunately, this happens at a lot of restaurants and it's a shame that a couple of people have had bad experiences (I have not)! ”
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was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the friendly waitstaff. ”
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Our service was HORRIBLE. ”
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The service was great though. ”
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Our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, the food was fantastic, and the prices can't be beat. ”
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good food, horrible service ”
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Beautiful people everywhere ”
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At this point I was not going to be giving this place any of my money so I walked out & the wonderful hostess was outside seating someone so I took the opportunity to say, "This was the rudest service I have ever experienced ”
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Time and Time again I have returned to Cafeteria due to value for money, attentive staff (and goodlooking), great food that doesnt overfill you so you can make the most of the AMAZING cocktails. ”
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The staff was not overly friendly - the manager was extremely rude. ”
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The food looks great., but I did not stay long enough because of the attitude of staff. ”
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The only thing that didn't change was the horrible service and the attitude of the staff. ”
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As we were saying good bye outside the restaurant a different waiter came out and asked us what was wrong with our service and said that it was customary to tip 20% on the post tax bill. ”
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While the menu is kind of diner-esh, it was still some of the best food that I have ever had and the service is spetacular! ”
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went on a friday night the food was great but the service was not so good. ”
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Been there twice now, wait staff (just like the food) is sometimes good and sometimes not so good. ”
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The bartender and host were fabulous (friendly and accomodating--try the Liquid Passion drink), but our waitress was terrible--practically refused to exchange the regular soda she brought my friend for the Diet she asked for. ”
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Whatever happened to the principle of good service to clients? ”
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The service is pretty, but the food is horribly lacking. ”
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The place is always busy and very up with great service and cheap exceptional food. ”
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But, the food is fantastic and the service is prompt! ”
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But the food was average at best and the service was TERRIBLE. ”
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But the last few times, getting in there was sooo difficult and the staff is rude and pretentious. ”
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The staff was also very friendly except we got stuck with a brain dead waitress. ”
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so,let me be honest and say I was polite when asking but also prepared myself for a rude response so was not my usual jovial self. ”
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Its like coming home - If your home had consisitantly good food, service, and beautiful people ”
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Really good food (and cheap), quick service (a little brisk at times), and great late night music. ”
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Same bad service, but now the food is bad as well. ”
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Good food, good service ”
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then on top of that, the ditzy waiter had an equally obnoxious attitude. ”
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in the end, it was way too expensive, the service was awful, and the wait staff cares much more about how they look in their uniform than serving their tables. ”
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This is a great place for people watching and munching on light foods. ”
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The wait staff is nasty unless you are really hot and spend your time flirting with them. ”
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The service is amazing and the cocktails are to die for! ”
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My burgers have been good, but each time I've been there the staff's either been rude or inattentive. ”
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If the service was nice or the food not so boring I might go, but it's soooooooo not worth it anymore. ”
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Very rude bartenders, but great food. ”
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Everything tasted great and the service was good. ”
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Great food, excellent brunch, dine with the beautiful people ”
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While the people watching was once fun, these days you'll see 10 urbane poseurs for every 1 interesting urbanite. ”
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used to love this place, great food, decent service, good drinks, nice crowd. ”
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The staff was nice and the food was very tasty. ”
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The food is good too, but not the service! ”
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The service is good and the waiters are really friendly and polite. ”
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The ultra gracious staff and prompt food service makes this the perfect place to hit in the city. ”
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Great food and great service ”
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They automatically charge you a gratuity that you cannot get out of even if the service is horrible after a certain hour (so be careful that means the waiters don't have to be nice). ”
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All the servers are very friendly, just try to treat them like HUMAN BEINGS and not servants, the way most patrons of NYC restaurants tend to, and your kindness will be reciprocated. ”
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The service is just as good. ”
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The mac & cheese still is the best in town but the kitchen and service dont seem to be as reliable as in the past. ”
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The service is friendly and on top of things. ”
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The hostess was ridiculously rude. ”
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it's amazing people even bother going back. ”
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The staff has a horrible reputation, but I though the waitress was fine. ”
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Good food cool atmosphere hip people. ”
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The service is not good at all. ”
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She was attentive, suggested great desserts, and was generally extremely efficient. ”
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had a horrible experience with a waiter while trying to have breakfast friday morning. ”
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have eaten at all the top, hip, 'sceney' restaurants in the city and this just is a pretender restaurant with angry, bitter, pretender staff. ”
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My friends and I had a GREAT meal and GREAT service! ”
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The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious, and everyone was super friendly. ”
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The wait staff attentive. ”
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I've eaten at Cafeteria before and looked past the 'tude because sometimes, you might get a nice waiter to help your mac & cheese go down smooth. ”
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83.92999649047852% positive |
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There is simply no other restaurant in the city that offers Cafeteria's mix of high style, delicious food and inexpensive prices (dinner for two wont run more that $50). ”
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The place is always busy and very up with great service and cheap exceptional food. ”
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Oh yeah, and the prices are so reasonable you have to wonder how they make any money. ”
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My personal choices: that great mac & cheese; the huge slab of meat loaf; and a nicely chewy hangar steak. ”
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food is good and price. ”
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Reasonable prices and great food ”
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Food isn't so bad, but a bit overpriced. ”
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in the end, it was way too expensive, the service was awful, and the wait staff cares much more about how they look in their uniform than serving their tables. ”
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Really good food (and cheap), quick service (a little brisk at times), and great late night music. ”
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The food was great and the prices reasonable. ”
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Our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, the food was fantastic, and the prices can't be beat. ”
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one of the best deals in town. ”
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The food is great, price is unbeatable, waiters are nice and atmosphere is always right. ”
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Time and Time again I have returned to Cafeteria due to value for money, attentive staff (and goodlooking), great food that doesnt overfill you so you can make the most of the AMAZING cocktails. ”
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The food is ALWAYS consistent and the prices are more than reasonable. ”
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At this point I was not going to be giving this place any of my money so I walked out & the wonderful hostess was outside seating someone so I took the opportunity to say, "This was the rudest service I have ever experienced ”
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the staff is nice, the ambience is sleek and clean, and the prices are very reasonable. ”
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If the service was nice or the food not so boring I might go, but it's soooooooo not worth it anymore. ”
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The food is very good and not too overpriced. ”
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This restaurant is really fantastic, serving the most wonderful upscale comfort food, and at a reasonable price! ”
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It got a bit loud at times, however, and the food is a bit pricey considering it is "comfort food. ”
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The prices are pretty reasonable for Chelsea. ”
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If sitting next to Sandra Bernhardt is the reason for their overpriced burgers and fried chicken, then I'll pass on dining here next time. ”
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The prices were a little high, but other than the bill at the end of dinner and drinks, I really enjoyed the atmopsphere and the food. ”
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It sure has the best food and the prices are reasonable. ”
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Be prepared to go with deep pockets because the drinks and food can get a bit pricey (but totally worth it). ”
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the portions were SO big!) ”
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Cafeteria has become a Chelsea institution, and if it's no longer model-lookalike central, it's still a fun, inexpensive place to hang with your friends, scarf down some seriously good mac & cheese, and throw back a blueberry mojito or three. ”
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55.56000232696533% positive |
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male friends and I went back on Saturday and waited 30 minutes in the cold misty rain and were finally told by the "bouncer" at the door that we would not be allowed in because we had no women with us. ”
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Several tables were empty, but when we approached the snooty host (after he intially ignored us), we were told there would be a 25 minute wait. ”
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The help was pleasant, quick, and very friendly. ”
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Really good food (and cheap), quick service (a little brisk at times), and great late night music. ”
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Cafeteria has been a favorite of mine for a long time! ”
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The wait for the meal wasn't too long and the waitress wasn't too obnoxious, if only a little ditzy. ”
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minutes of standing there with no explanation, he finally finishes his stupid conversation and says it will be 10 minutes and we have to wait outside. ”
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The food looks great., but I did not stay long enough because of the attitude of staff. ”
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We arrived to find a fairly full restaurant and a wait of around 30 minutes. ”
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