I arrived during covid times and they have a pretty good setup. If you have a bigger party you can sit inside the little house they have set up with heaters. If your a party of 2 good luck with getting a seat by the restaurant with heaters above the seats, if not you will be in the street freezing. I was lucky and got the heated 2 seated area. I ordered the hanger steak which was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and the potatoes and little salad thar came with it was tasty. My friend got the bratworth which was also good. The portions are also a good size. For the restaurants along Lafayette in the small area this is one of the better ones. I'd go back with a larger group next time. read more

If you're a fondue lover, you should also check out this place! It's a great time, especially during the winter season. We got the white truffle oil fondue - very decent. And I appreciate the cozy vibe and dim lighting they create, which makes crowdedness less pressuring. However, I wish the table isn't round in this restaurant - one set of fondue and your table is full with absolutely no room for other orders. read more

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Wish I could give a 0 - tried to order for a corporate event and they told me to call back a few days later to place my order. I did so thinking it was a done deal and I had it locked in. Called two days before the event (today) and they said they aren't able to do it for me. Waitress on the phone gave stank attitude and lacked full accountability. This place already has low stars. Don't eat here. Not worth it. Also the chef - Benjamin W. - 0 stars read more

Love this place. Ice cold martinis and lobster salads, friendly staff, fun clientele. Not fine dining but isn't in any way trying to be. Just a reliably good cafe. We made this our go to spot on a long weekend in NYC recently. Go check it out. read more

The perfect place to enjoy amazing food. I am in love with their aubergine crisp. Our party was large, but every member of the team went the extra mile to make sure our every need was taken care of. From food and drinks, everything poured all night long. Thank you for an amazing dining experience. read more

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Decor makes you feel as if you've stepped out of New York and stumbled into a Parisian restaurant. Wine was excellent and my boyfriend and I had a delicious fondue. Cocktails were on the weaker side but staff was friendly and welcoming. Overall a great time and would go back again! read more

Amazing atmosphere. Really felt like I was being transported to a busy cafe! The fondue was decadent and amazing, but don't sleep on their burger! read more

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Stopped in here for a mid-afternoon bite. Was actually on my way to another restaurant but it started to rain and Cafe Select looked inviting, given all the lights from the ceiling. I had the chicken schnitzel on a roll -- pounded thin and very tasty. I didn't see the bratwurst on rosti until after the fact. Looked even better. My guest had the croque monsieur. I tried a bite -- good, but nit amazing, although my guest very much enjoyed it. read more

After studying Cafe Select's menu, I was hoping to feel transported to a Swiss ski village through its offerings of rösti, raclette, and the like. The space is indeed cozy with its spray of tiny white lights on the ceiling. However the service was slow and the food very uneven. The fried zucchini chips were my favorite. Not exactly sure how they fit into the Alps menu concept, but they are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and so difficult to stop plucking from the vertical skewer and eating one by one. The pretzel side was more basic--an unremarkable soft pretzel served with grainy mustard. For my main, I tried the "Catalan shrimp" special--4 pieces of shrimp in an extremely salty tomato-based broth with chunks of potatoes and pickled onions. It included a nice hunk of grilled bread on the side, but the broth was so heavy handed with the salt that I couldn't enjoy the pleasure of sopping it up. I would've sent it back, but our server was hard to track down, and each element of our meal took a long time to come up. This restaurant has such character, but I notice from other reviews that service time and the consistency of the food seem to be an issue across the board. read more

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Foul experience. After being seated waited 30 minutes for the waiter to come and take our order. Asked for an iced tea which was just water with lemon juice. Told said waiter (JP) who began to ARGUE with us and say it was just the ice that melted. After the check came, gave us the wrong bill. When the right bill came, after having to stand up and flag JP down, I noticed one of the drinks was incorrectly rung in. The drink rung in was more expensive than the one we ordered. Entree was good. That's if. read more

I really want to give 3.5 stars. I like Select for what it is which is an easy Swiss-ish cafe. The hanger steak is my favorite item. The burger is not bad, even if a bit small. The zucchini chips are fun. Cocktails are hit and miss. The chocolate vodka martini is good. The corpse reviver #2 is meh. Second trip. read more

Snitzel was dry and overcooked; cheese fondue was thin. Greek salad was very good though.

They have a very cool speak easy in the back to eat in. The food was amazing and the host was nice. Food took a while but was worth the wait. read more

Perfect spot for a date. The interior is really romantic and vibey. We ordered the fondue and it was really yummy and perfect for 2. Would return again. read more

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It's a nice café in SOHO! Great food, ambiance, and service! Burrata salad is so yummy and refreshing. Eggs Benedict is the smoked salmon was so delicious. Lobster bacon club is the sandwich itself was so good- the avocado, bacon, and lobster all blended super well. But tbh, the spinach quiche was kinda dry and not super flavorful. read more

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Stopped by for Sunday brunch and had no wait for a table. Solid drinks (they had the brunch classics like mimosas, bellinis, and bloody Marys, and even Pimm's cups) for OK prices: around $13, which isn't bad for brunch in the area. The food was average. The avocado toast ($15) was generously piled with avocado, although it could have used some seasoning (even just salt/pepper). The pancakes ($17) were delicious. The vanilla butter was great, and the pancakes were the perfect texture. The Eggs Benedict Swiss ($22) again lacked flavor and wasn't a great value. Overall, average brunch, but stick with the drinks and the pancakes and you won't go wrong. read more

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I came here twice before and I ordered the same thing: lobster club sandwich and Norwegian toast and it was great. But this time I was extremely disappointed and i don't usually write reviews. We waited for 50minutes while there were only a few customers (it was a Tuesday at 3:00pm). When they finally served us, all the food came cold. I was served a salad while I asked for chips as a side. The waiter barely apologies to us and still charged us for the full meal. Unacceptable! read more

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The oysters were so good!!!! My friend and I were craving them today and just decided to walk in here. There was literally a 10 min wait, not bad seeing how busy it was. We got a dozen East and West Point oysters. Two oyster shooters, the Catalina shrimp (which was so bomb) with the amazing sauce and bread- great combo of flavor. Also had the fingerling potatoes which were tasty as well. I would come back here to try more food!! There's also a backside bar somewhere. The ambience is cool and dim lit. read more

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Love this place but the staff is hit or miss... one of the hosts is dismissive af and acts like ur bothering her. told us there was a reservation on 3 nice tables that nobody was sat at for 1hr after the fact and sat us at a horrible table in the back Mind you I host too so I know she was bullshitting. No consistent server it took 25 min for us to order. I was here on Christmas alone I came at 11:30am for croque monsieur and to write in my journal and the bartender was blasting jingle bells or whatever. Like max volume. I was like hey can u just lower it a little I have bad tinnitus. (not even my noise cancellation was doing the job) and he's like "IM WORKING ON CHRISTMAS LET ME ENJOY MY TIME" I remember saying - "key word- WORKING. I'm also hosting tonight on Christmas, congrats." He was so rude. The food is good (drinks only 7/10) but just be aware of the pretentious vibes on certain days. Fairly common in New York but it's very very excessive here when it is read more

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I've been here twice in two weeks for lunch meetings and it's a perfect spot for that. Not too crowded during this time which is ideal. The eggs over rosti and mozzarella sandwich are both delicious and service was fast. It's a little bit on the pricey side but the portions are pretty large. read more

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Gbatokai is an amazing bartender who makes the best drinks and is super nice! Be sure to visit their hidden secret bar out back to experience some of the best drinks in SOHO/LES. read more

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This place is a staple in my life in SoHo. I take breakfast very seriously and they always seem to deliver beautifully even when I come in for things that are no longer on the menu. The new additions always work out well. Do have the pancakes. They are perfect! The fresh fruit, syrup and compote are all great additions that make this a meal. It can get quite busy in here from time to time, but weekday mid mornings are nice and relaxing. Get a good seat by the window and just chill out and people watch while enjoying a good meal. Don't forget that the service is included in the price, so don't look at the bill funny when it comes to the table. read more

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Overpriced for average food. Wouldn't go back! Tiny portions, bad presentation (the raclette was basically a plate of some melted cheese with a couple of potatoes and pickles thrown on), bland food (the schnitzel was like they forgot to season) topped off with slow service. read more

As a fan of the bistro, there is nothing not to like about one that is situated in the heart of Soho/Nolita. This is a neighborhood that is very scarce on the concept with the exception of the tourist attraction that is Balthazar. Cafe Select's uniqueness as a Swiss bistro offers a great deal of character highlighted by its black leather banquettes, Formica tables, and a marble bar top. A vibrant crowd can always be expected with a distinct Euro flair and fashion sense. It is regretful that I have not yet had the chance to enjoy the dinner menu at Cafe Select, but I can surely endorse an excellent brunch menu highlighted by an amazing croque monsieur, rosti norwegian, and duck egg toast. The brunch cocktails are absolutely delicious, and you might just be compelled to make your's bottomless for a few extra bucks! read more

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When we were leaving, the manager came yelling at us asking us why we didnt leave a tip, saying that we were giving a " bad look". He then chased us to the door screaming at us while we were leaving the place. Their bread roll is a small piece of dry sour bread impossible to chew or swallow without 2 cups of coffee. Don't order the cafe complet select, a small breakfast far from complete ( pictures attached). read more

Cafe Select - The famous "complet" breakfast. Change the name or make it complete - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

My boyfriend likes this place a lot but to me, Cafe Select is okay but not a place I'd rave about. We have been here mostly for drinks before but this long weekend we came for brunch. I had poached eggs with roesti and he had the lobster BLT. I also ordered a Pimms cup. Now, anyone who is familiar with a Pimms cup knows that it is made and served with copious amounts of fruit. What I received was basically Pimms and ginger ale. With a sad sprig of mint. The waitress told me Pimms cups are not often ordered. If this is how they come, I can see why. My roesti and eggs were bland and boring plus the roesti was soaked in oil. Did I say it was bland? Yeah. That roesti had zero flavor. I has a couple of bites of the lobster BLT though, and it was really good. read more

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Went back there with all new crew that I just met. But they all make me feel the same way , Sarah is awesome , Host is awesome , Batokai is awesome. Food is amazing . Recommended lobster bisque, grill chicken , traditional escargot, hanger steak, branzino , west coat Kumamoto is creamy. Never disappointed me never . read more

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Divine Fondue! I loved it. The servers were the best. I love how New Yorkers adapt and wait tables on the street in the snow like it's nothing. Chalet = shed on the street. We wine tasted and chose one...can't remember it was, a cab with a tad of spice? Our waiter was patient. Out of all the Restaurants in the square, this one was packed the whole time. We wanted to sit in the chalet, but didn't mind the complete outdoors with heaters. Try it, we are going back. read more

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A wonderful cozy place. They have amazing food and quick service. The lobster bisque have big chunks that are cooked to perfection and the lobster shaped bread is also amazing. The swiss bratwurst is so soft and flavorful. The veal schnitzel is quick and simple. Beautifully decorated place. Definitely a versatile spot for a date (maybe too loud for first date), quick lunch, or coffee. read more

Stumbled on this place when the Jack's Wife Freda wait was too long - I swear they must get TONS of people that way! Cute little Euro-ish café w delicious eggs and rosti (Swiss version of potatoe fritters). A la Euro, the gratuity is built in to the bill. I liked that since math is not my thing, but felt the service was lacking - yes it was a weekend, but at least pretend to care that our drinks were empty - we had to flag someone down for a refill after a long wait and had to ask for juice/condiments twice. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but would go here again if the wait at JWF was too long again. Maybe they pay them for the spill over :) Plus: they take reservations and have window seats/few outdoor seats. Great location for people watching. read more

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We had eaten a large meal and our server recommended Cafe Select for a nightcap. We sat at a small bar and we were greeted by a young bartender, Ricardo. He was so friendly and served us quickly. He was serving waiters as well so he was quite busy. He kept checking in with us and we started chatting with him a bit. Earlier in the week we had a stopped in a few very high end places for a drink. The bartenders were fine but nothing special and few quite dismissive. I don't want to make friends but a little warm welcome would have been nice. Out of all the places we have stopped Ricardo was the best in terms of hospitality and really understanding customers. He was really something special and I hope Cafe Select knows how lucky they are to have someone like him behind the bar!! We didn't eat but the food looked and smelled amazing. read more

The worst possible service ever!!!! We were seated right away, got to order quickly and once our food arrived our server was nowhere to be found!!! We asked other server if she could Get us some sauces which she replied that she is not our server but will do it. Ordered tea which came after I finished my food. Our server finally was in and having fun at the bar with other employees. Had to ask him for a honey again. He said he asked someone else to get it for me... soooo annoying!!!!! He never checked on us. Would not recommend this place unless you enjoy bad service. read more

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They have such a cute outdoor winter set up for COVID. Everyone at the restaurant was so sweet and accommodating. Definitely would go back there. Also they make a fantastic margarita. read more

I have walked by café select 100 times and finally stopped to enjoy their outdoor dining area. They have quite a few seating options and a nice menu. I started with an aperol spritz and my partner had a margarita. Both drinks were very good and refreshing. With the Covid regulations you cannot have just a drink we also had to order appetizers. I tried the zucchini and eggplant chips with a trio of dips. My partner had the shrimp appetizer both were very tasty. read more

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I went there on a Saturday night after 9pm, party of 3, there's a wait but not terribly bad, 15 mins, the hostess was really helpful w trying to get us seated. we ordered a truffle fondue to share, i was really impressed w the consistency and flavor of truffle fondue, only wish there were more veggie varieties. service was lacking but mostly because of table server ratio, we had to ask for things numerous times because it was not brought to us, even though 3 of us were seated on a tiny 2 table seating in the back by the window, we had to use 2 coats to cover the drafts, the place gets loud due to small space, but overall, the food kept us going thruout the night! There's also outdoor seating w blanket offered! read more

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This place was awesome - I didn't even how much I liked Swiss food. We got veal Schnitzel and Spatzli - both of which were fairly bland but perfectly cooked. Will definitely go back to try the Fondue and Raclette. Great atmosphere and decor. Cannot recommend enough for some off the beaten path European cuisine. read more

My girl and I grabbed coffee from another place right before we walked in to Cafe Select with hopes that we could sip on our drinks while eating, but they wouldn't seat us. The turn around for tables in NY should be quick since people are constantly on the go but this restaurant doesn't seem to understand that. The food was okay, but pricey for what it was. read more

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I'm not sure about the rest of their menu but they have one of the BEST cheese fondue in NYC! Growing up in France I used to go skiing every winter and enjoyed the original Savoyard dish. I scoured the web to find a place that wasn't $200+ per plate but was still good. Cafe Select it is! The cheese fondue is more than enough to serve two people and the raclette is all you can eat. They were both delicious!!! My fiancé loved both even though he's not a big fan of cheese! We will go every winter so please, please do not stop serving fondue & raclette ! read more

Cafe Select - The decor during the holidays. - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Fun, lively environment with pricey noms and libations but worth it. I came here with some visiting family members for a slice of pie on Thanksgiving. I had the apple strudel. Omg. It was a huge piece and it came with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream. It's like they know me or something!!! It was DELICIOUS. Like, idk what else to say about that gorgeous slab on apples. The servers were kind and, even though it was a busy night, they were still pretty quick. The decor was festive and fun and the music was perfect for the mood. Stop through here if you get the chance especially if you can grab that slice of apple strudel! read more

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As usual Jacks Wife Freda had no lunch availability for 2 hours so this was my first visit to this trendy little Soho spot . Love the vibe and the ambiance with its very subtle Swiss Alps thing going on . Food is great except one small complaint -where is the lobster in your lobster special sandwich ? I have to come back to try the chalet out back one evening ! read more

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