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Cafe Chew

4.3 (601 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Breakfast basic
Kelly R.

Popular spot in Ma, sandwich. Half hour wait for to get order. The restaurant specialize in brunch. They have a really pretty out door seating for a nice Sunday brunches but not worth for a quick stop. It takes a while to get the food. Between ordering and getting food, make sure to budget time. The restaurant staff is nice, however because of how popular they are they might miss something on the take out bags and over charge for items that was included in the menus. Nevertheless once getting the food, the it is worth it. From the restaurant I got the breakfast basic with one egg, bread and potatoes. The bread is what I expected. The food was pepping hot.

Two ordering stations at Cafe Chew- they have printed menus but make sure to check out the specials boards!
Rachel H.

We stopped in on a beautiful Friday in July on our way to another part of the Cape. (Thank you yelpers for your reviews.) We were pleasantly surprised that there were plenty of open tables inside and outside. What we didn't know is that there is pressure to place your order at the counter because there was about a 40 minute wait for food because the kitchen was switching over and finishing up after breakfast. The staff were friendly but there was a busy vibe and I wouldn't say they were particularly helpful - mostly because of no dedicated spot for lining up to order and the woman behind the counter kept instructing people to move the line back so that the food could get carried through. It felt like the person in charge of directing traffic (and there was a young man in charge of this!) should have been enforcing the spot, the printed menus should be moved to this spot instead of on a post in the middle of the "food carrying zone," and that person should also point patrons in the direction of the many specials boards. As they dubbed themselves, "Sandwich's sandwichery," I ordered the Mother Hen sandwich- I was drawn to the avocado and bacon. It was served on a ciabatta style roll and was very tasty. I ordered my sandwich "light on the herb mayo" as I'm not always a mayo gal. It could have used more. I was also tempted by the GIANT pastries they had on display but didn't want to go overboard on day one of vacation. As we sat waiting for our food, we saw lots of people coming in for take out as well as ordering to eat-in. Families, large groups, couples, and solo diners all seemed accommodated. I noted it would probably be a fun place to grab sandwiches to go and eat at the beach or some other outdoor place. During this time I also noticed several other specials that looked really intriguing but in my panic to get an order in, I missed the signs entirely. If you are in, or passing through Sandwich, MA, definitely check out Cafe Chew!

Outdoor Patio
David L.

After finally getting over the Bourne bridge, we needed an early lunch. When in Sandwich...get a Sandwich! Cafe Chew was switching from breakfast to lunch when we arrived, and the ordering process was really chaotic. The line was not well identified, and in addition to the regular menu, several "specials" were noted on various signs/blackboards at random locations. We were told it might take 40 minutes for our food to be ready, even though there were plenty of tables/seats available. I ordered the Meeting House Melt, which was described as rare roast beef. It wasn't rare at all, but was tender and the multigrain bread - after being pressed - was really good. I would have appreciated more horseradish aioli, as it wasn't detectable at all, and the meat was piled in the middle of the bread instead of being spread crust to crust. Also, the price was listed as $13.95 on the menu, but I was charged $14.95, plus an undisclosed $1.09 "service charge." The sandwich was good, but the disorganization, lengthy wait, and sketchy pricing practices were a turn off for me.

The German breakfast sandwich and the iced mocha
Meg M.

Wow! I've come here a few times for a lunch sandwich or salad, but this was my first breakfast experience and it didn't disappoint in the least! I cannot get over how good their German breakfast sandwich was! I can honestly I never would have thought of doing breakfast on a pretzel, and I'm sad this was a first because it was THAT good! Also, I must say picking a breakfast item was super hard because the entire menu is just top notch. Their coffees are so delicious too! It was hard to pick hot or iced, so I may have gotten one of each. Oops! I do not regret this choice at all! I also had to take some of their freshly baked items home for the remainder of the week. I cannot wait to get my hands on them! This place was packed, but it ran effective! The young man who greeted me was wonderful, the cashier was sweet, the barista was excellent and the owner was the most friendly, and helpful gentleman! I can see why it was packed---this cafe is an all around win! It's adorable inside the dining room, staff is great, menu is diverse and super unique, and everything was amazing! I will be back soon!

Food - 2/3 of my breakfast was uncooked. Potatoes were warmed. Not cooked. Mushrooms were hard. Uncooked. Toast was asked to be dark. Came back light and unbuttered. There's no true waitstaff that checks on you so if you want to ask a question or get service, you have to get up and find someone. Ambiance is nice. Nothing outstanding. Their nuance to breakfast food isn't to my liking. Raw potatoes is not part of a good breakfast.

Evie T.

A solid start to a morning in Sandwich, MA. Cafe Chew is a cutie spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is full of great options but we opted for the Two Chew! Pancakes were crispy and flavorful, eggs were fluffy and fresh, but the bacon could've been better. Coffee was just okay! Service was fast but friendly.

Denise A.

Bustling, busy place in Sandwich, MA offering a variety of menu items, coffee, bakery items (and really, how can you not get a sandwich in Sandwich????) which is obviously extremely popular spot in this Cape Cod town. We chose to get a tuna melt, a freshly brewed unsweetened green tea, and pastrami sandwich and an apple dirt bomb for take out. Our order was ready pretty quickly and we loved all of it. The staff were all so friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Parking is in lot shared lot with other businesses and it was packed when we arrived during a low season rainy day in mid April. So be prepared for high season. Don't think they take reservations. Highly recommend!

Treats
Brian G.

Stopped in here on a whim on my way to grab a brew up the street and I'm sure glad that I did. Cute little bakery/breakfast spot that would be easy to miss. Decided to get a sandwich because I had just seen the sandwich police and I was laughing about their name. Ended up with a California blt since the croissant looked good and I can't recall having a sandwich on one before. It was delightfully fresh but not super filling for the price. I really wish I would have splurged an insulin spike on some of their pastry as it looked fantastic! Staff were really friendly, the decor was inviting and everything was clean. The process of where to stand, where to order, where to pay and how to get a table is a bit convoluted but my take is that it's counter service and grab a table once you get your food. Thankfully it wasn't too busy when I was there, but I imagine a Saturday in July would be kind of wild. Overall, I would definitely make an effort to come back and hopefully when in the mood for a sweet treat.

Patio
Ellie B.

I appreciated that they had gluten-free options. I got a chocolate chip cookies as big as my head! I got a decent sandwich to go, and it looks like a great place to have breakfast and sit outside. The staff is very friendly.

Fatboy S.

Been wanting to try this place for a while now, and glad I finally did. Some bomb sandwiches here. Great customer service. Was surprised how busy they were in the middle of winter. I can only imagine how busy they are in the summer months. Will definitely be back.

Basic breakfast  sandwich.
John T.

Very disorderly. Walk into a line, nobody knows what's going on. Nobody to seat you. We had to order at a counter & tell them we wanted to get a table. Owner or manager is picking friends out of the line & seating them. People cutting lines. Just.pure Chaos!

Ordered the half a avocado chicken salad. Avocado was not fully ripe and could not believe that it wasn't peeled. Incredibly difficult to eat the salad as I had to take the avocado out, peel it, chop it up and then mix it in the salad. Maybe some advice... peel the avocado for the guests?? and the portion was very small for $16. I totally felt ripped off.

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Rachel O.

Cute & bustling cafe in Sandwich with tasty brunch food. The operation was a little bit clunky, though. On Saturday morning, the line was out the door. There was a host, telling us general wait times. But you're supposed to claim your own table? With the permission of the host? & then order at the counter? Or, in our case, we were told to order at the counter first & then hopefully by the time our food was ready, there would be a table available. But other folks were snagging tables when we weren't looking? It was a bit of a mess! The host was visibly stressed, too. So I don't think this operation is working. Congratulations to the business, because they are so busy that they need to consider updating their M/O. Best of luck, Cafe Chew!

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4 years ago

Great restaurant! I love this place. I go for breakfast, and it's a standard breakfast restaurant! Very nice staff

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5 years ago

amazing food amazing people absolutely love this place and have never had a bad experienxe

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The Pilgrim Is so good! Don't be deterred by the lines, people, it's just a sign that you're in for the best sandwich in Sandwich!!

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Great place to grab a sandwich in Sandwich! Super nice people and great food with lots of options to choose from

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5 years ago

Really good food. Staff is very accommodating. Been there a few times and each time very happy with my order.

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Cafe Chew is a fun spot to eat in sandwich MA. it feels like being in Woodstock New York. It has a Very country homey feeling.

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