Cafeteria

119 Seventh Avenue (17th street)
New York, NY


Cafeteria was the last stop of a night out with friends. Good choice I would have to say, I was pleased.

We didn't wait very long even though it was around 3 am, we got there before a crowd because when we left a line had formed outside the restaurant. I loved the lighting even though I don't really like dark restaurants, but it worked with the atmosphere, I guess it was the time of day that made me appreciate it. the music was blaring and people are kind of forced to talk louder over the music, so I didn't really like the noise. However, I'm realizing that all restaurants are noisy, especially in Manhattan. Our waiter seemed pretty happy to be there, which I always like, and the service was great.

It seems like one of those trendy places that I assumed was just image and rep, but the food was actually good. I had the pancakes which I really enjoyed because of the fresh berries, I LOVE berries! and they put this 'chantilly cream' on the pancakes, good stuff. Michael had the veggie burger, I tried it, it was amazing--and I've had quite a few veggie burgers. Mike had the super-sized waffle, which I would say he enjoyed because he inhaled it, he says it was "f.a.b.o.l.o.u.s." Alex had a burger, he liked it. Needless to say, we were all hungry which influences how you (well, me lol) taste/judge your food but I think I can say if I wasn't starving I still would've enjoyed my food.

Overall, Cafeteria gets a 4.5/5. I enjoyed it.
Food 4.5/5. Decor 4.5/5. Service 4/5.

Would I go here again?
fo sho! definitely could see it become a regular place for me. I looked at the menu and I'm dying to go try the warm fallen chocolate cake and/or waffle banana split.


this kind of worries me a bit(doh rating)-->
http://167.153.150.32/RI/web/detail.do?method=detail&restaurantId=40619544&inspectionDate=20070815