Cafe Select
“This charming little café is located right on the Petrosino square, a short walk from SoHo, home to most of the regulars.”
“Came here because the wait for Jack's Wife Freda was too long, but did not leave disappointed.”
“The owners and management are super friendly and helpful, the patrons are diverse and make for interesting people watching, and the food is great.”
Cafe Select
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Cafe Select
NY Manhattan SoHo
12pm 25th December 2015
Four Stars
There are few options open on Christmas Day. We decided to try this Swiss restaurant. It was pretty great. The coffee ($2.5) was made fresh and served in a brown cappuccino mug and "cafe select" coaster. $1 refills so I only had one cup. I had the Croque Monsieur ($14) + Fried Egg ($3). The pugliese bread was super fresh, rustically soft with a healthy crunch. The prosciutto cotta was salty and delicious. The melted Gruyere cheese had a good bite. The egg was overeasy with the whites just cooked and yolk running. The housemade chips were perfectly golden brown ranging from crispy to potato-y.
The hanger steak with hollandaise, eggs, and asparagus looked ridiculously good.
I've been here twice now. Every time I try to go to Jack's Wife Freda, I just end up going here. Every time I go, I always get seated really quickly.
The first time I came here, I had the Norwegian rosti. I have to say, the rosti here is pretty awesome. The second time I was here, they had a special — I wish they had it all the time. It was probably one of the best brunches I've ever had: rosti, with burrata, avocado, and prosciutto. It was AMAZING.
Love going to this place.
5 stars for the staff, they are very helpful and patient, even when the place is all crowded. Despite our slightly chaoticly seeming order when more dishes came towards our table, our waitress managed that calmly and it was no problem to decline one of them.
Egg Norwegian were tasty, could have had more souce though. There's no Wi-Fi, just in case someone needs this information.
Sometimes you just want a cheeseburger and a martini, you know? That's my go-to order at Cafe Select, and it's never done me wrong. The martini (I get mine with Ketel, dirty) is well balanced and the olive brine is high quality — none of those cocktail olives that, while fine, don't lend a lot of nuance to the drink — making it one of my favorites in the city. The burger, which I get with cheddar cheese, medium rare, is juicy, well seasoned, and not too big. While I've sprung for the truffle burger in the past you don't really need it, the original holds its own without any weird truffle oil (I also just don't really trust truffle oil in general). I opted for the side salad but the housemade chips are delicious as well, I wish you could have both. I also order my burger with a side of horseradish sauce, which gives the meat a little extra kick that I can't get enough of.
While the price is a little extravagant to make it a super regular thing, when you want to have a nice, cozy dinner in the neighborhood and are up for shelling out a few more bucks than your typical Tuesday night, Cafe Select is a good way to do it.
Reliable for a decent meal in soho with a great ambiance. Must have: the zucchini chips! Also if you have a work event the raclette room downstairs is sweet! Heard it turns into an oyster bar in the summer. I'll be back!
Super cool atmosphere, stopped in here for a drink. Love the lights on the ceiling.. I couldn't help but come in from walking down the street.
Cafe Select is truly a bit of a gem in the SoHo area. A lot of new places cropping up these days can get overrun with the "see-and-be-seen" sort of crowd, but this place feels like a locals' favorite spot, or a nice, ol' comfy couch (choose the metaphor that speaks to you).
It's a charming place with outdoor seating, and inside, the hanging lights all over the cafe is a very sweet touch that adds to a romantic ethos (date night appropriate!). Once you settle yourself in here, it doesn't take long to feel like you're somewhere in Europe. The decor is very tasteful and there is even a tiny nook in the back for a more private experience.
We had a quick bite to eat here recently, and ordered the Cafe Select burger with Gruyere cheese, and the Swiss Bratwurst. In lieu of a bratwurst bun, they serve the brat with "rosti" which is basically a Swiss version of a potato latke or hash brown. The sauteed vidalia onions on top added a subtle sweetness to the dish overall. They have a full bar, a fun cocktail menu, and even some fresh squeezed juices (the grapefruit was my choice).
The best part of Cafe Select is that they've taken a page out of the European dining play book and built gratuity into the prices, so there's no need to leave tip unless you feel compelled to do so as a result of exceptional service. Or a generous heart. But we had a great time enjoying our meal, people watching, and feeling as though we were on vacation in Europe.
Another reason why we liked this place so much is that we met and subsequently got engaged right next door to the Cafe!!
I hope they stick around forever and a day.
Definitely a cool place to stop in for a drink. My fiancee really enjoyed the cocktail the bartender suggested.
It has a little bit of a hipster vibe but overall it is cool.
I did not try the food but next time we will.