I stopped in for the first time today looking for something to satisfy my sandwich craving and wow am I impressed!! I sampled the chicken salad and the tuna salad-- both excellent and extremely well seasoned. I opted for the chicken salad on one of their homemade croissants. It was absolutely phenomenal. The sandwich comes with a side and I chose the broccoli salad, which was also delicious and very fresh! The staff members were friendly and helped me find the right order for me. Highly recommend!! read more

Chef's Cafe - Chicken salad - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious. Homemade, friendly, comfortable & great prices! What else needs to be said? My personal favorite side dish was the potato salad but each dish was good. We loved the chicken salad too. I could not recommend this place enough. The epitome of a local spot. read more

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The chicken salad is amazing. The service is fantastic. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The brownies are so delicious. Salads and sandwiches are always good. read more

Have driven by this place hundreds of times and not checked it out. Glad that I finally did. Friendly service and good sandwiches can be found inside. I had the Italian sub. It was delicious. The bread was very fresh. I really enjoyed the chips they carry from the Great Lakes Potato Chip company. I had the jalapeño flavor chips. They went very well with my sandwich. While the inside is light on atmosphere you should check this place out if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Great spot!! Fresh clean & friendly. This is a hidden gem. I got the Italian sub. It was Great!!! read more

Chef's Cafe - Half of the Italian sub. Couldn't wait to take a few bites before this pic. - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It's stops like this one here that I need to thank my fellow yp'ers! I was immediately offered a sample of the chicken salad. Nice touch! I started with a tomato bisque soup which was by far the best I've had! In addition to the depth of flavor it was served hot! The potato salad was creamy and a very nice mix without any one ingredient including the potato itself to dominate this side dish. Well done! The toasted wheat chucked salad sandwich was outstanding! This alone make the trip worthwhile. It s served with a healthy slice of pickle which was slightly sour, just how it should be. A six star stop! First time ever for 6 stars for me. In addition a friendly staff paying attention to my out of state licenses plates and then starting a conversation about my home state. read more

Chef's Cafe - Chicken salad sandwich on toasted wheat. - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place has amazing chicken salad - great sandwiches. Plus, they are so welcoming and friendly every time I've visited. read more

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Just picked up today's special sammie, Turkey Caprese - AMAZING! I highly recommend this menu item. The owners and team members that work there are an absolute pleasure when serving you. The food is aways fresh and tasty. Great spot to grab lunch by yourself or with a friend. read more

This is one of those moments where I am disappointed I cannot give a business six out of five stars. Chefs Café truly surpasses expectations and every way. The number one thing I have to call out first is the exemplary kindness and a attentiveness of the staff. They know all of their regulars by name and make a point to stop and have a conversation with them as they pop in and the owners walk around the dining room to chat with people . The line going was going out the door and down the sidewalk-- clearly a neighborhood favorite. After one bite of my turkey Ruben special, I can see why. The sandwich and side were the perfect size meal, and every bite was delicious. It's amazing that they make the majority of their products in house, and you can really taste the freshness. They are known for their famous chicken salad, and after sampling the buffalo chicken salad (the only other flavor they make), I can see why. I grabbed a half pound container to go. My husband got a regular Reuben sandwich. We both got a deli pickle and a mustard-based potato salad as our side. Dining room is spacious and decorated like a classic deli in every way. A highlight was the donation shelf in the corner where people can drop off school supplies and local teachers can pick things up for their classroom. If you are a deli fan, add Chef's Café to your list. If you're not a deli fan, add Chefs Café to your list. Just go. read more

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I was in the area and stopped by to grab a sandwich. Amazing service, super cute atmosphere and OMG the Reuben is lights out amazing!!!! I wish I had taken a better photo, but I ended up shoveling it into my mouth in the car vs waiting until I got home. I would definitely drive here from Bellevue, KY again! Bravo! read more

Chef's Cafe - Reuben Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A big thing for me is friendly customer service, always makes the experience so much better! Found this place by accident but it was great! I got the lite Italian special and it was very good. My coworker got the chicken salad sandwich and said his was also very delicious. Give this place a try if you're in this area. read more

Chef's Cafe - Lite Italian sandwich. - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Complete hidden gem! 5 stars for chicken salad. 5 stars for club sub. 5 stars for owners and staff. Normally have pics of before. But too good and forgot lol. Just awesome! read more

Chef's Cafe - Was club sun. And was chicken salad on wheat. Pasta and potato salad - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Quick service and delicious chicken salad sandwich! I got two GOAT sandwiches with the sides of broccoli salad and creamy macaroni salad.

I was working near by a saw chefs cafe so I gave it a try. It was great. Friendly and clean. Definitely worth coming back too. read more

Absolutely the best Italian Sub I ever ate in my entire life. The owners were so welcoming and personal. The ambiance inside is very humble which gives you a warm cozy feeling as if you're at home ! Truly a pleasure for a quick bite . read more

Once again great service, great food, had Italian sub it was fresh as always made to order while you wait, Chicken Gumbo was great also !! Great local owned and operated deli cafe !! read more

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Love this place! I had several sandwiches and everything was delicious. The Ruebens are perfectly proportioned, and they'll make any adjustments you want. They're fast and the place is always clean and hopping. Try it for lunch and take home some chicken salad. read more

Chicken salad is the bomb. Have never tried a sandwich. Very busy lunch spot for sandwiches and other salads.

I can't say enough good things about this place. The Chef's creativity is bountiful. Every thing he and his staff creates is delicious and every experience is memorable. Over the years, the staff has become like family. Always friendly and welcoming. I have only one thing to suggest. Chef's Cafe FAIRFIELD. read more

Just discovered this little place and so glad we did. The staff is so friendly and the deli sandwiches A+! My hubby had the Reuben with potato salad and I had Italian hot sub and tomatoes mozzarella cheese cucumber salad. All great and I loved the bread on my sub and served hot! read more

Really good chicken salad! The environment is very simple. Try the broccoli salad, too.

We ordered a chicken salad sandwich and a BLT for takeout. They were both good. I am a chicken salad snob and prefer a chunky chicken salad; the flavor was nice, but it was a little too mushy for me. The BLT was great and proportioned well. The pasta salad side was wonderfully smooth and tart at the same time. The brownies are individually wrapped and labeled "corner", "side", or "middle", and they are seriously delicious...the perfect texture and chocolate flavor. Do NOT leave without one! The employees were extremely welcoming. read more

Chicken salad was absolutely delicious! The croissant was fresh yet toasty. Also got the turkey sandwich and it was also delicious. Great place to go for a tasteful, light and great meal. Can't wait to come back. read more

I was Trying to buy some time and decided to stop by this place and grab a quick bite. I'm a big fan of any sort of salad -- egg salad chicken salad tuna salad etc. so you can guess my anticipation from the promise of world famous chicken salad. First walk into the shop I mistakenly went in the exit and a guy was still talking to one of the owners were holding the door and I had a kind of squeeze past which was my fault. But wasn't my fault is that they were very loudly talking about some thing and shitting on Joe Biden. My personal belief is Joe Biden is the only rational human being that has been or will be in the White House in recent times so I was a little perturbed by this notion. Politics aside I decided to try the world famous chicken salad on rye bread. The croissant looks awesome but it does cost $1.25 extra so I decided to abstain. They let you add anything you want on it and they will toast the bread for you if you like. I have to say I understand why it is world-famous... It's a funny claim but in all honesty one of the best chicken salad I've ever had in my life. Also came with a pickle spear and you got to choose a side... I got the potato salad as it was the most interesting option but still a little underwhelming. Not bad just not life-changing. John that the vibe inside was nice and family friendly like everyone knew the two owners who were readily there to help and were very nice. The female of the two seem to be wearing a pair of landscaping clear glasses upside down over her mouth as a mask? Not sure what to make of this.... also the interiorfeels a little picnic like an outdated. Not my personal preference by any means. Will I be going back next time I'm in the area to try the Reuben or another sandwich? Yes absolutely. Well I be prepared for a cultural experience. Yes absolutely. read more

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Stopped in to Chef's Cafe for lunch today. Haven't been there for years. What a pleasant surprise. Warmly greeted when we walked in the door, I quickly realized this was going to be a great place for lunch. Since we aren't regulars there, the new owners, Laurie and her husband welcomed us and helped us through the menu on the wall behind them. They made suggestions and offered a taste of the "World famous chicken salad". There are lot's of deli sandwiches and subs plus one or two soups on the menu. I had the Joe's Royal Sub. It was very good! Served warm, it had plenty of filling and a great flavor. The sandwiches and subs all come with a side of your choice. My wife had 1/2 of a Chicken salad sandwich on toasted rye w/ homemade apple sauce and said it was very good. The Cafe is open 7am-3pm M-F. Lots of people appear to carry out, but dine in is available. The Cafe was clean and bright. Kind of made me smile to be in there. I'd recommend this place for sure. They do catering and you can order ahead if you want to. BTW the brownies were great for dessert. read more

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What great deli... I tried the chicken salad, egg salad, potato salad, and soup (Italian wedding). All were great! The chicken salad was perfect. No fruits no nuts...Just delicious chicken shedded and mixed with great seasoning. It's not a sweet chicken salad. I'm glad I bought a pound!!! The potato was creamy with much chunks of potatoes and great texture. The egg salad was a more dryer less creamy. Loved the celery and carrot in it. I only bought a half pound. Should have bought at least a pound. They also huge sandwiches, deli pickles , coke slaw , and more. Both owners were super friendly and I will definitely be back.... SOON!!!! read more

The sign on the building is 30ft wide and in huge graphics it says WORLD FAMOUS CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH and, only down in tiny tiny writing in the corner, it says Chef's Cafe. Driving by, I thought that was the name of the restaurant and that's all they sold. But I mean, it was probably the best chicken salad sandwich I've ever had, and they've 100% earned that level of advertisement. They have a full menu of deli sandwiches and everyone that works there is really, really nice. Go buy their food and eat it, because it is all fantastic. read more

We've been wanting stop by there for a long time. We finally did it today. Every person in there was very knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful. My wife got the chicken salad and I got an Italian sub. The Italian sub was really good. The chicken salad sandwich was out of this world. We were trying to be respectful to the owners and the employees because they were very busy, but they went out of their way to talk to us, see how we're doing and to see how the food taste. This is a hidden gem. Please go there great food. read more

Quite literally the world's best chicken salad. Hands down. You have to try it to believe it!

A little difficult to fine and unless you're looking for it you wouldn't notice because it's in a small closet attached to an AmeriStop. I stopped by to grab bite before heading into work and I was not disappointed! I debated between the egg salad and the chicken salad on a croissant and went with the chicken salad since that is what they're known for. read more

Chef's Cafe - Chicken salad sandwich on a croissant and a side of pasta salad. - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Deeeelicious chicken salad sandwich on a super fresh and tasty pretzel bun. Three people in our party and we each loved our selections

As a self-proclaimed chicken salad connoisseur, Chef's Cafe World Famous Chicken Salad ranks in my top five (my grandma's gets the top spot). I buy this brand every time I go to Jungle Jim's and it is usually one of the first items I eat when I get home (which say a lot considering the delicacies I pick up at foodie wonderland). Their website boasts that they've sold over 106,000 pounds of chicken salad, so I guess I'm not the only one devouring the creamy treat. Chef's Cafe's salad is rich and simply seasoned without too much mayo or onions. The real star of the spread is the tender chicken breast. With so many exotic varieties of chicken salad on the market, Chef's Cafe sticks to a classic, no-frills recipes and nails it. Though I've never eaten at Fields-Ertel delicatessen, I'd definitely give it a try when I'm in the area. Until then, I'll keep stocking up at Jungle Jim's. read more

Chef's Cafe - Photo from Chef's Cafe's website - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was introduced to this mom-shop by some co-workers, hailing their "world famous chicken salad." I couldn't pass it up. The place is small. Seating maybe 20-25 people at a time, and most seemed to get their meal to go. The staff were friendly, forthright and prompt. The menu is scratched on chalkboard behind the counter which houses meats for this deli-style shop. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant as suggested by the staff along with a side of potato salad and a craft root-beer. TASTY! I don't know if it's the world's best chicken salad, but it was very good. Too bad this place is only open for lunch. I'd love to check them out again, but they're a fair distance from the office and I'm not one to venture that way on the weekend. That shouldn't stop you if you're in the area though. Definitely give it a go. EDIT: Grammar. read more

I decided to come here for the famous chicken salad on Friday for lunch. I arrived around 1230 and it was a steady crowd. As other reviewers have noted it is a real deli with slicers and sandwiches etc.. I decided on the chicken salad on a pretzel bun with potato salad and a lemonade. My total cost was around 9.50 for everything and that is a little more than I would spend on a lunch, but it was my first time there had to splurge next time I will get the chicken salad on regular bread and save the dollar for the pretzel bun and bring my own water. The chicken salad was good, but I don't think it's the best I have tried. I would go back and try a sandwich. read more

Chef's Cafe - The famous chicken salad on a pretzel bun. - Delis Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love the chicken salad. Owners are very friendly and nice !! Wide selection of deli sandwiches.

Fantastic chicken salad! Ordered the coleslaw as a side, was creamy and delicious. Will definitely be back for lunch again in the near future! Oh, don't forget your pickle! read more

Good food quick, from friendly people makes you want to go back. Clean little deli, convenient

Owner Mary has a bright smile. Everyone working here is super friendly and fun. This is a great place to have a casual business meeting and feel like you're out of the city and far away when in actuality you're 10 minutes from blue Ash downtown read more

Friendly owners and staff. And legit Best Chicken salad around. Try it on toasted rye bread!

We all love shiny new toys. As kids it could be a fire truck or doll. As adults it might be that new car you or an outfit you have your eye on. So true is it with restaurants. We are all excited when a new place opens. How is the ambiance? Is the food any good? Is the service a plus or minus? This review is NOT about something new. It is about something tried and true. Like a best friend from grade school or that shirt you can't get rid of no matter how ratty is gets. Chef's Café is located on Field's Ertle just past Butler Warren Road and has been around for 26 years. It is very clean inside, but it is not decked out in the latest décor. There are about a dozen tables where you can eat a great lunch (NO it is not open for dinner) Hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. The menu is small, but everything on it, and yes, I mean everything is REALLY good. They are known for their "World Famous Chicken Salad." BTW I just found out the Jungle Jim's at Eastgate carries this product. It will run you $7.50 and comes with a small side and a pickle spear. I have tried it on bread and a croissant, but I highly recommend the pretzel roll. There is a lot of salad on the sandwich and yes it will leak out. No worries they provide a fork. The egg and tuna salads (also $7.50 each) sandwiches are also top notch. You can also get all these in a salad form if sandwiches are not your thing. I also like the Reubens ($8.50) and the roasted turkey breast ($7.50). All their sandwiches can be upgraded to a double decker (Add $4) or are offered as a half-sandwich deal (only $5) Homemade soups are made daily including chicken gumbo (Mon), navy bean (Tues), chicken noodle, chili (Wed), chicken dumpling (Thurs) and Boston clam chowder (Fri). $3.25 for an 8 oz. serving! Bowls are $4.25 and a jumbo (2 cup) portion is $5.25. Chef's Café offers delivery to local businesses. They have box lunches, sandwich trays, meat and cheese trays and salads. You can check them out on Facebook or online at chefscafe.net If you are getting take-out, you can be in and out in 3 minutes--very fast. Everyone is so friendly. I promise you, call me on it if I'm wrong, you will not regret going here. It is comfort food with an exclamation point! read more