I recently had the pleasure of dining at “The Chef” for breakfast, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. My wife and I opted for the Crab Cake Benedict and the Smoked Salmon Florentine Frittata, and we were blown away by the flavors and presentation.Despite the bustling crowd, our food arrived hot and impeccably prepared. The Crab Cake Benedict was a delightful combination of succulent crab cakes, perfectly poached eggs, and rich hollandaise sauce, while the Smoked Salmon Florentine Frittata was a symphony of flavors with its fluffy texture and savory smoked salmon.The only downside was the wait time, understandable given the restaurant’s popularity, but the exceptional quality of the food more than made up for it.Moreover, the service was top-notch. Our waitress was attentive, ensuring our needs were met throughout the meal. Her friendly demeanor added to the overall enjoyment of our dining experience.In conclusion, “The Chef” offers not only delicious breakfast options but also outstanding service that leaves a lasting impression. I cannot wait to return and explore more of their menu offerings. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable breakfast experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Barthold
Visited on a Sunday morning around 9:00 and only had to wait about 15-20 minutes to be seated. I ordered the chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs, hash browns and toast. The meal looked good but it just didn’t hit the spot. The chicken fried steak was greasy/mushy on the inside and the outside breading was very gritty. The eggs had no fluff or flavor. Waffle house hash browns are 10X better. Everything had a weird old grease flavor to it. The warm strawberry jam was a nice touch that I haven’t had before.For such a popular place the food was just meh, but the service was good, no complaints there.
Food: 2
Service: 5
Tyler B
Expect a wait, it's popular for good reason. The food is good, the staff is nice, the atmosphere is great and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Maciejewski
Great food and an amazing place. Just make sure you get there early. Because it does get crowded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancake
Eddie Cruz-Correa
Nice place and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DeAnn Waldron
Wow! The Chef is incredible! The Chicken Noodle Soup is the best we have ever had! You can tell it is made from scratch! We met friends for lunch while we were in town visiting from Florida. We will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cydney Alexis
The hashbrowns are exceptional--my favorite ever. The servers are nice, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Hall
The reviews I read maybe hyped up my expectations a bit too much. The food was okay, nothing super special though. I had the Steak Bennie and added extra veggies on the side. The veggies were really soggy and my steak overcooked. The hash browns were edible but definitely mush and extremely over peppered. I had to smother the last bit of them in hot sauce to make it palatable. My kids shared the breakfast pizza and got it down fast! I tried a bite and I still stand by my first statement. Okay, but nothing super special. The staff was super sweet and service was amazing! I won't be coming back, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
derek taussig
Always so good!
Cara S.
Food was ok! Not sure it was worth the 45 minute wait. I understand breakfast spots are busy in the morning and we wanted to give them a shot but I'm not sure I'd wait that long again for the food I had. Eggs were a bit watery/underwhelming. French toast was alright. The atmosphere was nice and the waitstaff were pleasant as well. I'd like to give them another try and maybe ask/taste what they are known for.
Food was great, very interesting variety for choices. Coffees fresh, would recommend coming here for a breakfast for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Clark
Always stop at the Chef when in town. plan ahead. I get here right at 7am. No wait. 8am is packed but go! Chef for breakfast when in Manhattan. Excellent food. Had and bloody Mary and the BUENOS DIAS FRITTATA, Chorizo sausage, pico de gallo and jack cheese baked with three eggs and served with sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Falberg
Best in town breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Steak
El B.
The food is great, the servers are kind and attentive, the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely, and the prices are reasonable! Highly recommended
I recently had the pleasure of dining at “The Chef” for breakfast, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. My wife and I opted for the Crab Cake Benedict and the Smoked Salmon Florentine Frittata, and we were blown away by the flavors and presentation.Despite the bustling crowd, our food arrived hot and impeccably prepared. The Crab Cake Benedict was a delightful combination of succulent crab cakes, perfectly poached eggs, and rich hollandaise sauce, while the Smoked Salmon Florentine Frittata was a symphony of flavors with its fluffy texture and savory smoked salmon.The only downside was the wait time, understandable given the restaurant’s popularity, but the exceptional quality of the food more than made up for it.Moreover, the service was top-notch. Our waitress was attentive, ensuring our needs were met throughout the meal. Her friendly demeanor added to the overall enjoyment of our dining experience.In conclusion, “The Chef” offers not only delicious breakfast options but also outstanding service that leaves a lasting impression. I cannot wait to return and explore more of their menu offerings. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable breakfast experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited on a Sunday morning around 9:00 and only had to wait about 15-20 minutes to be seated. I ordered the chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs, hash browns and toast. The meal looked good but it just didn’t hit the spot. The chicken fried steak was greasy/mushy on the inside and the outside breading was very gritty. The eggs had no fluff or flavor. Waffle house hash browns are 10X better. Everything had a weird old grease flavor to it. The warm strawberry jam was a nice touch that I haven’t had before.For such a popular place the food was just meh, but the service was good, no complaints there.
Food: 2
Service: 5
Expect a wait, it's popular for good reason. The food is good, the staff is nice, the atmosphere is great and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and an amazing place. Just make sure you get there early. Because it does get crowded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancake
Nice place and excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! The Chef is incredible! The Chicken Noodle Soup is the best we have ever had! You can tell it is made from scratch! We met friends for lunch while we were in town visiting from Florida. We will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The hashbrowns are exceptional--my favorite ever. The servers are nice, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The reviews I read maybe hyped up my expectations a bit too much. The food was okay, nothing super special though. I had the Steak Bennie and added extra veggies on the side. The veggies were really soggy and my steak overcooked. The hash browns were edible but definitely mush and extremely over peppered. I had to smother the last bit of them in hot sauce to make it palatable. My kids shared the breakfast pizza and got it down fast! I tried a bite and I still stand by my first statement. Okay, but nothing super special. The staff was super sweet and service was amazing! I won't be coming back, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Always so good!
Food was ok! Not sure it was worth the 45 minute wait. I understand breakfast spots are busy in the morning and we wanted to give them a shot but I'm not sure I'd wait that long again for the food I had. Eggs were a bit watery/underwhelming. French toast was alright. The atmosphere was nice and the waitstaff were pleasant as well. I'd like to give them another try and maybe ask/taste what they are known for.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great, very interesting variety for choices. Coffees fresh, would recommend coming here for a breakfast for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always stop at the Chef when in town. plan ahead. I get here right at 7am. No wait. 8am is packed but go! Chef for breakfast when in Manhattan. Excellent food. Had and bloody Mary and the BUENOS DIAS FRITTATA, Chorizo sausage, pico de gallo and jack cheese baked with three eggs and served with sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best in town breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Steak
The food is great, the servers are kind and attentive, the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely, and the prices are reasonable! Highly recommended