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Cafe Select, New York, NY
Cafe Select, New York, NY
Cafe Select, New York, NY
Cafe Select, New York, NY
Cafe Select, New York, NY
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Cafe Select

4.5
4.5
267 Reviews
$30 and under
Swiss
For reservations indoor we require full vaccination (please bring your card, excelsior pass etc.)

“Cafe Select is a bistro style European restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with Swiss specialties ranging from our signature Swiss Bratwurst with Roesti to our veal Schnitzel. We also serve our classics such as our Burger, Hanger steak as well as Risotto and a variety of salads. In the winter months we serve Fondue and Raclette.

We also have a hidden Back Room behind the kitchen for private dinners and events for up to 18 people seated and 30 people standing. For inquiries please email us at info@cafeselectnyc.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Swiss, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 925-9322
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    You can organize your private event or private dinner in our back room chalet. It seats up to 20 people or can hold up to 30 people standing. Many of our customers organize Fondue parties in our back room chalet. Please email us at info@cafeselectnyc.com with your request.
  • Neighborhood
    SoHo
  • Cross street
    Kenmare
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

267 Reviews
  1. Mia327

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Awful service, messed up our drinks, never brought half our food out, had to flag down the waiter to get any attention. They were clearly understaffed.

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  2. bpow

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely experience. The staff took excellent care of us and the food was superb.

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  3. PennyS

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2021

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    took ages for the food to come out but the staff was incredibly nice

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  4. fishkitchen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    we really wanted fondue and it was on the menu! but when we tried to order they said they didn’t have it, which was disappointing because we really only went for the fondue. the charcuterie board was nice though. it might be helpful for future guests if the menu is updated to more accurately reflect the lack of fondue.

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  5. Robert

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Originally booked for a business lunch, the restaurant is quaint and the food was good. Unfortunately it looked like the wait staff were run off their feet but that didn’t impact the quality of service.

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  6. Gaby

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING. made me feel at home in switzerland. great comfort food. 10/10.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So lovely and fun, but definitely loud. The fondue was great and the vibe was cool and casual.

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  8. Christine297

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Great service. Would definitely return.

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  9. Peter

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    After exactly 90 minutes we were asked to leave and presented with the bill. I had hardly finished my main course and was just about to look at the dessert menu. Terrible and embracing experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2021

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    Asked waiter if my meal would be gluten free, which they confirmed. The meal came out covered in bread (which would cause a severe reaction if I were to eat it). I let the waiter know and asked if the meal could be redone with no bread. After 20 mins of waiting, I had to get up and re-ask. I waited for another 20 mins for the manager, by which time my friends had finished their meals. I ended up leaving without eating - and did not receive so much as an apology for the mix up. Terrible service!!

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  11. TK719

    New York Area

    636 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    636 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So nice to go back to Cafe Select! My salad, salmon with the potato pancake and apple strudel were all delicious! The service was outstanding and the prices most reasonable. Great indoor and outdoor dining available. Wonderful dining option in NoLita.

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  12. Worldcouple

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!

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  13. Molly

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place for a private dinner! Had an amazing time!

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  14. cesny

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fondue. Very nice staff. Hard to talk over noise level.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, the food, our server, the cocktails and the woman who greeted and sat us. Will be back next time we’re in the city!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great little spot. We ordered the cheese plate and the chocolate fondue. We were informed you cannot just order the chocolate fondue, which is good to know for anyone going just for that. Overall a good experience.

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  17. Tracker

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. Will definitely be back

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  18. TravelAndie

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Always love a visit to Cafe Select. The food is consistently delicious and it's one of my favorite places to go for a brunch date with a friend or snag a table on the sidewalk for a drink and people watching.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2021

    overall3food2service1ambience5
    I used to love this place but the service was atrocious. The waiter was really rude to my group of friends, acting like she was above us and didn’t want to be there. Kinda ruined our whole experience. Not ever going back.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2021

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The party of 7 was celebrating my sons 26th birthday. It was fabulous food but getting attention by a server in the beginning was frustrating and a bit disappointing. The ambiance is wonderful and I tried to get another reservation for this weekend but couldn’t. I recommend this restaurant but the service could be better.

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  21. AmandaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had so much fun at this ever chic spot. Staff was sweet and accommodating. Felt safe

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  22. BenjaminF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Food, lovely service!!

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  23. SamC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, we were seated right away this past weekend. Friendly staff. Had the lobster & bacon club along with the chicken schnitzel sandwich. Both were delicious! Will come back. Excited when the ski chalet in the back opens up again soon!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2021

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Delicious! And lovely outdoor situation

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  25. RoxyC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another home run for Benoit + his team. Consistently wonderful.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2021

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Good, but waitress was a little hasty and presumptuous. Felt rushed and patronized

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  27. RoxyC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the most perfect dinner Thursday. Lawrence took care of us, our service, food + bev were outstanding. Well done + thank you.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They took my deposit please contact me to get it back

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  29. Xtina

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favourite spot - the escargot and zurich veal are my top dishes

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of my favorite places in the city! The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing cocktails, excellent food and service.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2021

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Good food however overpriced and we had to wait 20 minutes in the cold for our table (we had a reservation). We placed our order as soon as we were seated but our food took forever to come out and then when we were ordering dessert they told us we had to leave within 10 minutes to honor the next reservation. It was very annoying and outweighed the fact that the food was good.

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  32. MRios

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2021

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    They were out of two main items that rendered several items on the menu not possible for ordering, therefore substantially shrinking the menu options.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Music was outstanding, and food was even better

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  34. AARON

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Love this place

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  35. JeeyoonR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a birthday party of 6 people in the cozy outdoor sidewalk chalet during the beginning of the snowstorm. It's isolated just for our table so it felt safe. Felt like being in a little chalet in Switzerland. An out of town experience without the hassle of traveling.

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  36. MariaS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love their service, their food, their raclette, fondues are fun for groups, the lobster bisque is delicious, everything on the menu is outstanding!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Seems to have gone downhill. Waiter was standoffish and rude (for no reason- we were pleasant to him and ordered wine, an app, and mains). Food was still good, but not as good as it used to be. Prices seem to have increased somewhat significantly for some items.

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  38. DurrantS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chill environment, really good food and wine!

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  39. Elle852

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    It was so loud in there we couldn’t hear each other - and more people seemed annoyed about that, too. Staff are super rude. Fondue used to be so much better a few years ago. Won’t go back again.

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  40. VanessaD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    I was charged $6 extra to add grilled shrimp to my salad and I was given four (4) grilled shrimps. So over a dollar each which seemed kind of ridiculous.

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FAQs

Cafe Select offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 925-9322.

Cafe Select is rated 4.5 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Is this your restaurant?
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Google Map for Cafe Select

212 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kenmare
  • Neighborhood
    SoHo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–1:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Swiss, Cocktail Bar, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 925-9322
  • Private party facilities
    You can organize your private event or private dinner in our back room chalet. It seats up to 20 people or can hold up to 30 people standing. Many of our customers organize Fondue parties in our back room chalet. Please email us at info@cafeselectnyc.com with your request.
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