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For two star American, try Cafeteria in New York. Check out this affordable place in the Chelsea area. It's been awarded the Best of Late-night Dining and Best of Comfort Food awards. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, breakfast, and brunch. This place is open late and good for groups. Diners found the food always dependable. The service is ok.
The sexy, animated setting features a gleaming white decor. Frosted-glass panels, gold-rimmed mirrors and wood tables offset the vanilla color scheme. In warm weather, the garage-style front doors are raised,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/01/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shit, does Cafeteria even need another review? Ok 250 sounds better than 249. I came here for a going away dinner with a friend, and so it was kind of sentimental? I was already a little sad and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place--i've only been a few times but definitely recommend to folks who want a variety of great food to choose from. the mac n cheese trio is awesome--great to share with friends for an…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I can be a cheesy tourist at times and I wanted to try this place out after seeing it on Sex and the City. I was staying in the Chelsea area during my mini vacay out to NYC recently and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to try this place, mainly because of their menu I saw online. Yeah, it's more about being seen, possibly with celebrities, but I didn't care about that. It wasn't too crowded when I got…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i heart this place's face. the interior is stylish without being an uptight chelsea bastard about it. the cheesymac is crusty and pretty; i also recommend the meatloaf and salmon BLT. perfect.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(((Yes, I showed up with a blood alcohol level through the roof. But it's Cafeteria. That's the deal. Here's all I remember... ))) Hiii ... oh ... I can wait 20 minutes. Two martinis! Wait, can you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am just in love with this place and want to try everything on the menu. Love the meatloaf and the Saturday special "shrimp risotto".
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
wow.. i went back to this place.. Three words "SALTY SALTY SALTY" Frisee salad is like eating salt.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Neighbors with its Midtown West counter part HK, this trendy Chelsea eatery is more about pretty people sighting and chic clothing rather than any real eating. The waiters/waitresses are clad in black…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lunch meeting here and thought it was just ok. The food was the best part of the restaurant. I had the cobb salad, and I really enjoyed it. I especially loved the large chunks of blue cheese.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, this might be a slightly skewed review because of several factors: 1)I lost my wallet earlier in the day and proceeded to be an emotional mess.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Some of the best mac & cheese I've ever had. Nice atmosphere with beautiful...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO yummy. Dinner and drinks on the outside patio-- a warm summer evening-- couldn't have been a better start to our girls trip to NY.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come to Cafeteria to live your own SATC moment. Yes, this is the coffee shop the fab four used to come to dish about love and life. Like many other restaurants along 7th Ave, it's very sceney, which…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omigod can I just say? The food here was incredible. We sat outside so you may have seen us glowing in culinary ecstacy. I had the fried chicken salad which was loaded with more chicken then salad, a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was open at 1:30am so that means it did its job. The food? I had a breakfast plate of some kind. It was alright/ All of the other patrons were drunk or high. My companions for the night had the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, I came here for the mac and cheese. It definitely passed the test. My other dishes weren't memorable (I literally can't remember what I had), so I don't know what that says for the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cafeteria tries to be an upscale, trendy diner with a more gourmet selection of dishes but doesn't quite make it to Coffee Shop status. Although I really liked the lively yet intimate atmosphere, the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy...that is the waiters I am talking about...too bad they aren't for me :(. Anywho, onto the real review. The wildberry mojito got me pretty drizunk, and the fried chicken salad (mind you I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here has always been better than the service, but, with a recent change in the kitchen, this is no longer the case. On my visit last Sunday, the food at brunch was meh (first time I've used…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the food here. Especially considering its supposed to be diner food. My friends got the mac and cheese and said good things about. Its also nice that its open late and its lively anytime you…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was ok, I expected something a little better than what I got. I got the burger and it was not really all that great! I guess it's mostly hype! We did have fun playing the would you rather game…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few weeks ago to have a late lunch, and I'm not really quite sure what all the hype is about. Yes, the food is good, if a little on the pricey side, but I wouldn't trek to Chelsea just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some friends for mid-afternoon Sunday drinks not too long ago. It was fairly busy for that time of day I thought, and after a minutes we were able to secure a spot at the bar. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about Cafeteria is watching the waiters walk back and forth past your table. When I first moved to the city, I frequented this place because my young gay mind thought that it had…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale, trendy and friendly atmosphere. This place was packed when we went to eat there: The food at best was bland. There wasn't much taste. However, the food was fresh, the service was good, the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved the mini lobster roll sliders, truffle fries, and mac n cheese spring rolls...everything is super greasy (or maybe it was because we had only ordered the super greasy fried foods... we were on a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale, hip cafeteria joint. I ordered a juicy burger and blackberry lemonade. Pricey but delicious! The hostess and waiters seemed nice, kinda snotty. I like the menus though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great outdoor lunch spot to meet with friends. i love coming here and nibbling and having a drink. it's not a good spot for dinner as it is more of a daytime casual place. portions are not huge but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place was in SATC like 5 years ago. And its open late. And it has damn good mac and cheese. And it's a prime spot for people watching. But that's about all it has going for it. Veggie burger:…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know the wait staff can be a little pretentious and snotty. I know it might not always be the quickest service. But have you had the mac n' cheese and a chocolate milkshake?? Seriously. I could…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really dont like meatloaf. my parents used to make me sit at the table for hours until i finished it, and it def. scarred me for life. at any rate, it could be assumed that eating meatloaf at 6am…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hi, i love you. went there last night with some friends after a night out in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was okay. Good thing the food was great! Cause the service was.... well just read.. We went here with kind of a large quiet family group and they stuck us down in the dungeon (that's what I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a cool breakfast / brunch spot while walking in Chelsea this morning and Cafeteria looked like a popular place to grab a bite. The outdoor seating area was what drew me in at first,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to cafeteria for years.The waiters are very gay and seriously cool.Their mac and cheese is clearly the best in the city.I have had some fuzzy headed sobering moments munching on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times. Once when I was drunk as an afterparty destination after a night out, and another time for brunch. The food is not mind-opening, but I have to say that they do a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine brought me here once for late-night snack. When I first walked in, I was annoyed with how much this place felt more like a club and not a diner like I had expected. The music BLARES…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i loved this place! all white modern decor yes im one of those people that came cuz i saw it in satc.....so what
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate how the late-night vibe here tries to be so pretentious. It just makes me wanna gag on all of the waiters, and I would if those damn waffles weren't so good @ 4am! Its been too long since Ive…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was delicious. My gf talked about this place for a while and it looked very gay so i tried avoiding it for a while, but i finally gave in.. Mostly girls and some guys that gave in to their…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been here once a looong time ago, and I think it was 4am and I was wasted at the time...so I thought I should try out Cafeteria while sober. My friend and I had the mac and cheese sampler, she…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Standard brunch place. I like Cafeteria because it has outdoor seating - which is nice during the spring/summer weather. The food is standard. I recently went and ordered the steak caesar salad,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely have to echo what a lot of people say about Cafeteria being overly pretentious. I went with a bunch of friends a few months ago, and we said we'd wait for a table. "We can sit you in the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try Cafeteria because of the square boxes of grass that line the outdoor seating area. Hello, this is what I am doing for my wedding centerpieces! Instant cool points. We came here for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Cafeteria for brunch since 2003 so I have lots of good memories of the place. Service is consistently bad and the bevy of hostesses consistently have attitude, but I still go…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little too hip. I was expecting more of a "cafeteria" feel. The music was definitely too loud. The lighting way too dim. The food mediocre at best. I ordered the turkey burger. They refused to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My 5-star rating for cafeteria is a bid sad and ironic, the same way I feel about the fact that every time I stay in New York, I end up coming back here to eat. It's a chain, it's overrun by…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome comfort food. I love the Fried Chicken with Waffles!!! and the huge arse ice cream :) Open 24-7, fantastic after clubbing all night. Yummy cocktails too but the lounge downstairs is a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little to hip. I was expecting more of a "cafeteria" feel. The music was definitely too loud. The lighting way to dim. The food mediocre at best. I ordered the turkey burger. They refused to do…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was nice to hang out on a Saturday afternoon with friends. The decor is classy, with alot of white. The patio was open and it was nice to sit inside and have the breeze and view from the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I could, I'd give this spot 2.5 stars. Cafeteria is slightly pretentious, some attractive gay waiters, and not much of a wait. The drinks do look delicious, the food (veggie burger and fried mac…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the restaurants I've hit up in the last few weeks, this one came in near the bottom of the list for me. The place has a good vibe and belongs in it's classy Chelsea location. It was a very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do think Cafeteria is a little pretentious, but once I got over the decor and other people dining there, I really liked it. I had the fried green tomato salad and the smoked gouda mac and cheese.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
even though its a trendy place or at least it used to be. the food is very basic and very hearty. usually packed at 3am but they have the smallest bathroom ive ever seen. had to stand on an angle to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafeteria is convenient, good food, good drinks, priced reasonably well, and is open 24 hours. What else could you ask for after a night out on the strip? The only downer can be the long lines, and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was packed, and i think because of the layout of the place, it was just so freakin loud with the volume of the music and the volume of everyone trying to speak over the music and everyone…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went at 11:30 AM in order to beat the rush, and we were immediately seated by the lax hostess in a comfortable corner within this airy, stark white/black/grey/touch of blue hotspot.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open 24 hours. In Chelsea near a few subway stops. Attentive super friendly staff who brought over shots of their daily special frozen margarita when we sat down (didn't hurt that I was with the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch here. The waffles, pancakes, eggs, sausages, were all pretty tasty, and the portions are generous. The ambience is nice (white and clean looking), and it provides a comfortable place to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't eaten here in awhile but the food is always good. One of the best mac n cheese I've eaten in the area. The fry chicken and waffles is very good as well. I believe it's still 24hr open?…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome 100% vegan veggie burger and fries for only $10. If you're not 100% vegan, choose from a half dozen cheese options to mix your burger up a bit. Great cocktails and mocktails. My acai berry…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So GOOD!!! I couldn't believe it but I had ordered the chicken and waffles (I know sounds weird) but it was so good. Maybe it was just the right amount of grease because I drank the night before or…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy ....great place after an evening of craziness ...really good food ...mac and cheese and Chicken waffles ....and go to sleep....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm DEFINITELY coming back here for the truffle-oil mac and cheese. The place has such a swanky atmosphere, which I totally dug. I was super suprised to see chicken and waffles on their menu...…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like going to a restaurant early in the week, and several years after it tried to be trendy. That's when the service and the food gets better because the establishment knows it needs to be good in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun atmosphere and great food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars from me. Enjoyed a nice brunch in this Chelsea diner. Good selection of entrees and appetizers and an impressive selection of juices. I don't remember the exact name, but I loved my fruit…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG my friend Lisa and I felt so Sex and the City brunching here! It was fab! We waited with our bloody marys at the bar since there was a 40 minute wait, but it went by fast as her ex-roommate and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do you miss the 1990s? Do you still think it's cool to decorate a restaurant in the style of "2001 A Space Odyssey"? Do you want to be surrounded by the least interesting people in Chelsea? Do you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed by this place, especially reading all these great reviews. I went for dinner on a Monday night with a friend. My friend got the mac&cheese spring rolls and the calamari salad. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here when we visited NY in November.. and boy, do we miss the food.. but more importantly, we miss the Berry Mojito. It's a crowded restaurant and we had to wait well over an hour…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AFTERHOURS: fri and sat late nights, high possibility of a wait. silver dollar pancakes, waffles, and mac attack might be worth the wait. their french fries suck. see to be seen crowd. get ready to be…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafeteria, while not my favorite favorite, is one of those restaurants that constantly delivers great food at good prices and has awesome drinks to match. It is consistently crowded, but a short wait…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Cafeteria with no expectations really. I hadn't realized that Tyler Florence used to haunt this place. Anyway, got there early, couldn't be seated until our whole party arrived, but when we…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food good-WAIT BAD!!! very very very very bad. nice service though. if its empty or no wait.go for it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cocktails. Good. Seared Ahi tuna. Good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Far too hip for my tastes but really good food. I went here with a group of coworkers who were all pretty impressed at how straightforward the menu is. Good drinks, good food, wish it wasn't the sort…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my fave restaurants in NYC...there are times i crave the fried chicken. Very cool, hip ambiance and yummy comfort food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Nice setting and great food especially in the wee hours! However, the seating's a bit too close for comfort.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm here enough that most of the staff knows me, so obviously I love the place. I live for the mac and cheese and the cocktail list. They're smart enough to offer mixed drinks in carafes,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
would totally come here again if i have a gay best friend come with me as anyone else who tries to get in will have an impossible time getting a table... seriously this is what happened... i walk in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite spots in NYC. We make sure to hit it up, at least once, every time we visit. What do you want? Breakfast? Definitely go with the Classic Eggs Benny or Country Breakfast.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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A 24 hour eatery located in the nucleus of the nightlife district, is ideal for any party-goer with a hunger for a late night meal. Being a frequent of many 24 hour establishments, Cafeteria has it's pro's and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ha, and to think I'd be one of the first hundred people to review this place! Were they giving out free food to the first one hundred and eighty people?!?! Come on, it's not THAT good. I do have a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading and hearing so many good things about this place (the mac and cheese in particular), I went with some friends on our trip to NYC. I ordered the regular mac and cheese based on the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why some people don't like it. The food is not glamourous, and yes, some is over hyped. But it has solid food with a good atmosphere, and I really like the modern interpretations of classic…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a cafeteria fan. You CANNOT beat the VEGAN veggie burger for only $10!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Two friends and I had dinner at Cafeteria last night after work (Tuesday). We got there at 6:30, and from the moment we sat down, there was a sense that we were being rushed. We weren't ready to order the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok first off...it was a fri evening, the wait was about 20 min...whatever..the mac attack...which everyone raves about, wasnt even all that good, the only good part was the top layer which was lil…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
meatloaf was the best i had in awhile. would go there again. my girlfriend got the burger which was damn good too. priced very reasonably for manhattan.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The red velvet cake I had here last weekend at 4 in the morning was pretty decent. Please keep in mind that it was 4 in the morning and I was most likely intoxicated. Besides the red velvet cake our…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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