Café Chelsea

"When Cafe Chelsea opened in the historic Chelsea Hotel, it was packed — and still draws a crowd. Yet the restaurant is far more chill during daytime hours and offers a satisfying breakfast in swanky surroundings. Start with a croissant or kouign-amann and move on to an omelet or eggs Benedict. Or skip the pastry and go right for pain perdu filled with mascarpone or a sandwich like a croque monsieur with a side of green juice." - Melissa McCart

"Café Chelsea, at the bottom of the historic Hotel Chelsea, is a nice place to eat steak frites and chat with strangers who might belong to SAG-AFTRA. But if you want to do your own thing, you can book their Cave À Vin and adjoining Solarium Bar. Dinner starts at $125 per person, with options like steak tartare, pâté, rotisserie chicken, and grilled fish. Beyond Café Chelsea and El Quijote across the lobby, the hotel has a number of private dining rooms—see details here." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman

"In the morning, the conservatory-like rooms of this instant classic are an oasis of green plants and warm globe lamps. Fuel up on bottomless black coffee while you eavesdrop on Hotel Chelsea guests conversing in European languages—despite its location, this doesn't feel like a boring hotel cafe. You can keep it simple with a perfect, herby omelet, or indulge in a bruléed pain perdu that tastes like Christmas morning, before getting up, checking your fit in the mirror-lined walls, and getting on with the rest of your already great day." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, will hartman

"Cafe Chelsea, located inside the glamorously redesigned Hotel Chelsea, offers brunch with variations on seafood towers, a Florentine omelet, salads, burgers, and sandwiches on gluten-free bread — good for out-of-towners. Brunch is all about the drinks, of course, which includes cocktails or the French-focused wine list." - Eater Staff

"Since its opening, Cafe Chelsea has been mobbed: The neighborhood hadn’t had a buzzy French restaurant in a long time, and Hotel Chelsea had a legacy as a popular landmark associated with celebrities for years. So it makes sense that its design overhaul and satisfying bistro fare draws crowds only of a different milieu than the hotel’s punk days. Seen here: Mary Kate Olsen, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Harry Styles, and Jennifer Lawrence." - Deuxmoi