Chelsea Cafe
1007 Slater Rd, Durham, NC
Crema's Take
“Chelsea Cafe is a bright, welcoming spot in Durham that strikes an impressive balance between quick grab-and-go convenience and lingering slow coffee culture, with a notably inclusive menu that genuinely caters to dairy-free, vegan, and meat-eating diners alike. The self-serve cold brew, fresh breakfast wraps, and standout Belgian waffles keep regulars coming back weekly, while ample parking and seating make it equally comfortable for solo laptop work or colleague meetups. It's the kind of place where affordability meets quality and consideration—staff clearly care about both their food and their community.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Overall Score: 7.9/10 Hidden gem cafe tucked inside office buildings. Easy to miss from the outside, but inside is clean, spacious, and comfortable. Plenty of seating with tablets for self-ordering, and the menu looked solid with some unique options. Cafe food 7.9/10 Fresh and…
Umm so delicious! So vibey! Good prices! Great sandwiches! So clean! Great portion sizes! This spot surprised me with how good it is! I got the Ruben and I will be coming back again! The potato salad was a little lack-luster, but everything else made up for it!
Great atmosphere and fast and friendly service! I got the Irish breakfast burrito, which was unique and delicious. It was like a Reuben with eggs in a tortilla. I bet the other menu options are great as well!
TLDR: Sunny, affordable and refreshing cafe with ample parking and seating, as well as a delicious food! Perfect for people with dairy allergies and vegans as well as meat lovers. Ideal location for working remote or studying in the morning away from the crowds. Full review…
The food is delicious. The establishment is clean and a great place to sit with colleagues. I really enjoy coming here. All I would say and recommend or encourage more wall plugs in for laptops. This place is surrounded by workplaces. I only found 2 wall plugs. One by the wall…
I come here about once a week and have not been disappointed. The food quality varies but nothing that is concerning (breakfast wrap sometimes toasted more, sometimes less, home fries cooked with more or less oil, etc). I love the buffalo chicken and Philly steak breakfast…
Crema Reviews
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