Crema's Take
“The Chef is a beloved brunch destination where the biscuits and gravy and breakfast pizza are so craveable that people willingly wait 10+ minutes for a table, and the staff are genuinely kind (they once mailed a customer's forgotten jacket back at their own expense). The crowd skews local and multigenerational—families, business travelers, and regulars all mingling in a warm, slightly chaotic energy that makes you feel like you've discovered something authentically Midwestern. If you're in Manhattan, KS for breakfast, this is the only place worth fighting for a table.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Spent the night in Manhattan and was looking for a good brunch place to eat. Stumbled across this place and decided to give it a try. It was hopping! Had to wait about 10 minutes, they offer you a coffee while you wait. The food was amazing! Everyone else's food looked amazing…
Couldn’t even wait to take a picture. Second time coming to The Chef, and it has been delicious both times. Their biscuits and gravy is so great! The breakfast pizza is fun to get. Their steak bennie and veggie bennies have been really good both times. Friendly staff!
Took my mom and 3 year old to breakfast the only seating option was a high top which less than ideal with a toddler but fine. We ordered him a burger that came out bloody raw. We had to send to back for a new one that he refused to eat because it was “yucky” so I ate a bite of…
Amazing breakfast but even greater people. I left my jacket at the restaurant and that same day and at the restaurant expense, they mailed it to me. The Midwest people are the best and the food is amazing.
I was in Manhattan on business and wanted something a little special. The Chef came highly recommended by a friend, so in spite of the crazy construction detours, Google got me to your place. The breakfast service was fast and friendly and very helpful to a first-time…
Crema Reviews
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