Crema's Take
“Café Chelsea pulls off the rare trick of being both a serious bistro and a genuine neighborhood hangout, with skillfully executed French-American cooking that justifies lingering for hours over a meal. The vibe is warm and refined without pretension—dim lighting and attentive service from staff who actually care make it feel like the kind of place regulars fiercely protect. Come for the croquettes and maitake mushroom dishes if you want proof the kitchen takes itself seriously, or just settle in with coffee and pastries if you want to disappear into the refined-but-relaxed atmosphere.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Excellent food. Excellent service. Brunch was very good. Loved my dessert. Clean restrooms. Enjoyed our visit. However, misplaced my gloves. I had to ask twice if someone would help me look for them. I would would have made this a five star experience. If you find my winter,…
Everything we ordered was delicious! The croquettes, maitake mushroom, the steak, and the cocktail were all so good. Truly no complaints about the food. The atmosphere was a bit noisy, but still felt classy and lively. I was a little surprised by the presentation of the…
Let’s talk about the good things The hostess with long brown hair was gracious and my waiter from South Africa… Sabelo?… was very good. On seating I was placed in a seat where when you slid into the booth My rump actually touched the table next to me. I apologized to the two…
Café Chelsea is a refined yet relaxed spot with classic French-American bistro charm. The atmosphere is elegant and lively without feeling pretentious, and the food is thoughtfully executed, from timeless staples to well balanced cocktails. A great choice for brunch or an…
2nd time back here and loved it again! Its warm, inviting, dimly lit and excellent food. We ended up spending 4 hours here over dinner and didnt even realize! For appetizers, we had the olive tapenade which was absolutely delicious! We also had the endive salad, panisse and…
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