Café Chelsea

Croque Monsieur

The French bistro benchmark — toasted ham and Gruyère with béchamel, done in the classic style that rewards simplicity

French Onion Soup

A bistro staple that Café Chelsea reportedly handles well — deeply caramelized onions under a broiled Gruyère crust

Poulet Roti

Half rotisserie chicken, a classic French preparation

Steak Frites

The quintessential French bistro main — a reliable rendition with crispy frites that holds its own for the neighborhood

Chelsea Burger

The house burger with bistro flair

Lemon Pasta

House pasta with bright lemon sauce

Eggs Benedict

A brunch anchor that draws consistent praise — poached eggs and hollandaise on a toasted English muffin, executed with care

House Cocktails

The bar program is a genuine highlight — French-inflected cocktails that punch above the typical bistro bar

Frisee aux Lardons

Classic French frisee salad with lardons, poached egg, and mustard vinaigrette

Wine by the Glass

A thoughtfully curated French-leaning list that makes this as much a wine bar as a bistro — a strong reason to linger

Pate

Classic French country pate served with accompaniments

Tartine

Open-faced toasted bread with seasonal toppings — a light, versatile option that works well as a starter or solo lunch