The Chef Cafe
Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Manhattan, Manhattan
"Love the biscuits and gravy, and it's cheap!"(3 Tips)
"The very BEST frittata and grilled potatoes ever!! 5 star!"(2 Tips)
"Swap a gigantic pancake in place of the potatoes."(3 Tips)
"French toast w caramel cream cheese!!"(2 Tips)
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Barbara NelsonNovember 12, 2015The Best breakfast ever. So good there is nearly always a wait. . but soooo worth the wait. Can tell the best place by the line with coffee cups in their hands chatting with each other. Don't miss it!Upvote1Downvote
Andrew DAugust 24, 2014"The Grant" is perfect with scrambled eggs. The staff and environment are all super welcoming. One of my favorites in Manhattan!
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Amy MoritzJuly 7, 2013Very cute locale, be prepared to wait for a table on Saturday morning. I wasn't a huge fan of my pot pie because it was more like puff pastry over chicken soup, but their hot chocolate was perfect.UpvoteDownvote
Bryan KleinMarch 5, 2014The only part about The Chef Cafe that isn't awesome is the line of other people that you will sometimes encounter who also love the food and staff here.UpvoteDownvote
The Chef has a good selection of cheap and expensive priced food, but it is all delicious! Get there early as it always has a wait.UpvoteDownvote- Love the biscuits and gravy, and it's cheap! They make a great screwdriver as well.Upvote1Downvote
Loved the food and it’s great for a morning cocktail!
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Thomas RookeOctober 22, 2014Everything about this place is perfect. The staff, food and atmosphere. Now if only there was more seating!UpvoteDownvote
Nina BaileyOctober 12, 2013Never have had a bad meal here and I try something different every time. Super long wait on the weekend if you don't time it just rightUpvoteDownvote
Janie NashMay 16, 2015Eggs over medium and has Browns were excellent! The wait staff were amazing!UpvoteDownvote
Bryce ArkosDecember 2, 2012Probably the best breakfast anywhere. I mean a Chuck Norris special...!! Just beware the Sunday morning wait.Upvote1Downvote
Hard to find anything that isn't good here. The gravy alone stands out. And the hash browns, oh my.UpvoteDownvote
Nicholas WrightApril 19, 2013Great service and delicious food! The staff were very friendly, tooUpvoteDownvote
The smothered breakfast burrito is the best breakfast in town.UpvoteDownvote
- Mary ChambersAugust 19, 2013The very BEST frittata and grilled potatoes ever!! 5 star!UpvoteDownvote
The service is always friendly and very attentive, and the hash browns are addictive!Upvote1Downvote- Be prepared for a long wait on the weekend. You can start drinking your coffee while you wait, though!UpvoteDownvote
Jesse JamesMay 15, 2013The Grant w/ full Biscuits & Gravy, split for two. best breakfast ever.UpvoteDownvote
Livie BennettNovember 2, 2012It's all great - truly delicious every time. These people rock.UpvoteDownvote- Give the breakfast tacos a try (Mondays only). Delicious!UpvoteDownvote
- The Wrap It Up is my favorite lunch pick. Delish!UpvoteDownvote
Great food and great atmosphere. Kurstin and the whole staff are awesome!UpvoteDownvote
Michael TSeptember 4, 2011Best breakfast I have had in Years! And service is great tooUpvoteDownvote
Roberta HillSeptember 11, 2011You may wait quite a while, but it is COMPLETELY worth it!Upvote1Downvote- The Classic! Substitute a chorizo and pork sausage patty for bacon , it doesn't get much better.UpvoteDownvote
- Great smothered breakfast burrito. Swap a gigantic pancake in place of the potatoes.Upvote1Downvote
Sterling HanenkampApril 24, 2010Try the PB&J Pancakes from the kid's menu... comes in adult portions.UpvoteDownvote
The ultimate breakfast test. Eggs Benedict. 100% on that one.Upvote2Downvote
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Open until 2:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
(785) 537-6843
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour
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