I grew up in Middletown but I hadn't been back to the area in at least five years. This seems to be the locals' place. Today's servers were a mother/daughter team and they seemed to know everyone who came through the door. There's no substitute for that feeling, a sense that you belong. It was neat to observe, the sense of familiarity and community. Even old, curmudgeon-y guys like me were welcome there. The service was quick and friendly and the diner fare was familiar. Their omelettes are cooked on a flat top. That makes for a flat, folded style omelette. It serves perfectly well for enveloping your choice of fixings. There is a RI twist to it, the choice of a chorizo omelette or chorizo served with eggs is a nod to our Portuguese neighbors/immigrants. Breakfast and coffee hit the spot. I also think the friendliness of the place had a lingering effect on me. Driving around and stopping at familiar places like 2nd Beach and Sachuest Point, the nostalgic ache came harder than I anticipated. Aquidneck Island is stunningly beautiful and it will always have a place in my heart. read more

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Small but friendly local breakfast lunch spot with a homey feel. The service was friendly and incredibly fast! I had an egg salad club which was like a BLT meets egg salad with fries. Both tasty. My hubs had 2 eggs, sausage links, home fries and toast which he said were worth coming back for. It's great because for us it's in our neighborhood. read more

Chelsea's - Egg salad club with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

I ordered an omelette. Subbed sweet potato fries for home fries... with tip $20!!! That's crazy for the quality and the prices listed. Zero chance I will return. read more

We came for breakfast and I got the egg sandwich. I have a high bar for these and Chelsea's knows what they're doing. Kids had two HUGE pancakes. The surprise was the side of fruit cup : super fresh and no filler fruit to boot! Hard to beat the price too read more

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The perfect no nonsense no pretense local breakfast spot. No frills, bring cash, enjoy the perfect diner breakfast.

My go-to brunch place in the Newport/Middletown area! They have a special breakfast menu on the weekends and they never disappoint. Prices are very good compared to other breakfast joints around and I've never had to wait for a table (unlike a certain place on Broadway that has a line wrapped around the building). It's good hearty breakfast, the hollandaise is delicious and the eggs are almost always poached well. They do a softer breakfast potato but well seasoned and never underdone. Some of their weekend breakfast menu is consistent week to week but occasionally they have some gems that I've only seen shown up once or twice, such as strawberry and cream cheese stuffed french toast. Parking is breeze. They have a parking lot in front, a bit small, but since they have fast service and people are constantly coming and going, I've never had an issue finding a spot in the lot. read more

Chelsea's - Tomato Avocado Bacon Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

They know everybody's name here. The food is earnest and good. The service is friendly and the restaurant feels welcoming. The best place for breakfast at Middleton. read more

Yum. I love diners and this this a great one. Great service! Egg sandwich was very good not too much just a good basic sandwich. So many places make it too fancy. In the morning ya just want eggs and bacon (cooked well) on an English. No fancy sauces just a great sandwich. With a smile and a hello. Well done. read more

I I have no idea how this is rated so highly. It was very small very dirty looking restaurant fries left a weird aftertaste long after I left the wife ordered scrambled overall not a good vacation experience. I don't see how it's still in business. read more

Stopped by for a late breakfast and liked the cozy feel of the place. The server seemed to know everybody and treated us sweetly despite having lost her voice. Ordered the omelet specials for the day: greek (feta, tomato, spinach) with rye bread and potatoes mushroom-sausage-spinach-broccoli with wheat bread and potatoes Food came out fast. Omelets were unusually shaped for me (thin and square). TONS of cheese and fresh toppings, crispy potatoes, and well-buttered bread with complementary jam Super affordable, generously portioned food with diner feels in a small town. Would stop by again. read more

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So great that I finally gave this place a shot after driving by it for so many years! It's a super cozy diner where once you go, everyone there knows your name. The owner is friendly and sassy - I feel like she could have her own TV show, TBH. The food is your standard diner cuisine, but sometimes, that just hits different, y'know? We love the scrambled eggs, perfectly crispy bacon, buttery bolo rolls, and comforting stacks of chocolate chip pancakes. Served alongside a cup of coffee, you can't go wrong with this roadside dose of Americana. Chelsea's has quickly become a favorite, and I honestly don't know why I didn't go here long before! read more

Not quite sure how I feel about this place. I feel it's definitely a "locals" joint. The staff wasn't super friendly, they all seemed annoyed with one another, the waitress never came back to the table to see if we needed anything after our breakfast arrived and I just didn't get the warm and fuzzies here. I ordered a chocolate milk and the waitress came out with a bottle of Nesquik. Not a fan of that at all. To me it shows laziness and I would much rather have a freshly mixed chocolate milk with a bubble on top. Shortcuts don't impress me at restaurants. Food was descent, I had the Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. It was basically cream cheese with blueberries mixed in between two slices of bread. The flavor was really good, though it could have been hotter because many of my bites had stone cold cream cheese like it just came out of the refrigerator. The home fries were pretty good. (More flavorful than most). Bottom line, I like friendly, attentive people and we just didn't get that here. Felt like a "get em in and get em out" kinda place. Probably won't be back. read more

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Cute little place for breakfast in Middletown. It's not fancy or trendy, like many of the cafes in town. Instead, Chelsea's has a real local vibe. Don't look for menus on the table. Just look up st the board for the menu and the specials. Both of us ordered specials, the Stuffed French Toast for 14 year old and the Omelet of the day for me. Both had a home cooked flavor and were delicious! The staff was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Prices are very reasonable. Just remember to bring cash or you can use the ATM on the premises. read more

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Ever in search of awesome options for breakfast we thought that we would try Chelsea's. First off, they are cash only... I know it costs an extra percentage to use a credit card machine, but sorry, that is just the price of doing business in this modern age. I have been to the smallest of shops in the most remote locations that accept credit cards; there is just no excuse. Enough of my rant and on to my review. So the inside gives off a cute diner feel. We were told to sit where we want and had plenty of options. The menu board is above the counter, so get a good look there at all that is going on before placing your order. I opted for a ham and cheese omelette with a side of home fries, and my wife chose blueberry stuffed French toast. The food came out remarkably fast and we instantly noticed a few oddities. Being a non-coffee drinker, my wife always orders chocolate milk to drink. We have been to breakfast at countless places and experienced limitless options of making this simple beverage... Chelsea's, however, opts to not make it at all and simply give you a bottle of nesquick, as if we were at Dunkin' Donuts... The second oddity i noticed was that my toast was presented whole (uncut) on a small paper plate. I have seen debates whether toast should be cut diagonally or lengthwise, but never whole... and then to get a paper plate involved is just strange in my opinion. The overall presentation of food showed that no love (or effort) was put into playing it. My omelette was not folded and just kind of flopped on the plate. I am not saying that a Michelin chef needs to get involved, but just try to take some pride in your work! Even the staff seemed to be bickering with each other and seemed rather unprofessional. The overall taste of the food was good. My omelette and a good ham to cheese ratio, and the home fries were tasty and did not require ketchup. That is what gets the stars... The overall vibe of this place, however, is rather negative and I don't plan to be back for that reason. I don't care if you hate your job or your coworkers, just don't let your customers know! read more

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Go where the locals eat. Chelsea's has its own following because the owners are great who serve good diner food with the banter of old friends. This is a nice diner that has great western omelet and other fair that is home cooking at it best. read more

Our group was VERY close to heading downtown into New Port for breakfast because we didn't have cash for this joint. Luckily, a member of our tribe had a cash flow to front the group and we ventured to Chelsea's which was 2 minute fro our hotel. AND BOY, were WE HAPPY ABOUT THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. Start to finish, Chelsea's was dope. The whole environment was so warm and family centered. We were greeted by the lovely team and were blown away with the prices. Dirt cheap. Normally, this leads to poor food in NYC. But, we weren't in NYC anymore. What we got: -OmLIT was excellent. So large and in charge. Was different options with a side of home fries that were cooked to perfection. -Cheese Burger (yes for breakfast). It WAS excellent. Super flavorful with a crap ton to toppings. Even an egg! ($4.95). Can't beat that! Gosh. If you're around the area you must stop by here for some great home cooking and a great environment. You also cannot beat the price. Totaling out to sub 70$ for 7 (yes, 7!) people. read more

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I grabbed an early breakfast, special pancake of the day and scrambled egg. They were good. What I love about this place is it's atmosphere. This place is like the theme song of the sitcom "Cheers". The owners knew all the customers that came in and the customers knew each other. Hearing their conversations, you can sense the human connections between them. I love this sense of community this place has nourished. read more

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Great breakfast! Our omelettes were delicious! The coffee reminded me of my grandma and the pancakes were fluffy and buttery and melted in our mouths. Great service! First time here and we will definitely come back. read more

Great basic breakfast place. Omelettes, breakfast sandwiches and French toast. Locals eat here, that's good enough for me.

This tiny place has great prices and great food! Be sure to try the sweet bread French toast. It really doesn't even need the syrup. They had a lot more breakfast choices than many places, and several more meat options. My ham, egg and cheese sandwich was great. Everyone else liked their eggs and meat breakfast and said the home fries were very tasty. read more

Amazing little mom and pop shop. Delicious breakfast, I had the Sweet Bread French Toast with a side bacon. The bacon was crisp and the coffee never ending. I just wish I found this place before my last day. It's also great that it opens early for those early risers like me. read more

Great breakfast with a friendly vibe. We were in town for one night and ended up here based on yelp search. Very much a local spot but we were made to feel like locals the minute we walked in. Great breakfast with big portions. Loved my omelet!! We will be back for sure next time we are in town. read more

Great friendly staff! Great food that you want from a small diner. Opens early for breakfast.

It's just some good ole fashioned cooking. Pretty greasy and a dark cup of coffee, but if you're coming here then that should be expected. Food was filing and coffee did exactly what I needed, kept me up during the day. They do take cash and there's an atm in the back, but I carry cash on my anyways so I didn't mind. I saw people say this is a locals spot, but I'm not a local and they were all friendly to me. Struck up a nice conversation and served me with a smile. read more

Perfect breakfast spot nestled in Middletown - recommended by Chelsea's mom from the Pub on Two Mile Corner. Great way to start a week of vacation in RI. So many things to choose but the Benedict's were excellent! We'll be back ! read more

Chelsea's - Corned beef benedict-yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

We were staying in Middletown and found this breakfast place on Yelp. What an awesome find! The menu is posted over the counter and there is a specials board. We ordered the French toast and a special omelet. Everything was delicious! I usually don't get excited about hash browns but these were fantastic! Great service and a nice mom and pop feel . Highly recommend! read more

Friendly place with great variety of menu specials. The staff is attentive with great service.

On the way back home from a weekend in Newport the crew and i stopped and Chelsea's a small breakfast and lunch spot on Aquidneck road in Middletown. Food was solid breakfast. The hash benny is a stomach filler and very tasty. The omelets are large and home fries are good. Our waitress had a lot of tables to cover by herself but she was attentive and prompt and pleasant. id dont need more than that. The only thing i didnt see eye to eye with was an added "non cash adjustment" charge on my bill which was never mentioned at all. Listen it was a buck forty two added to a $35 bill. Not a deal breaker at all. But the customer should be aware. I would definitely go to Chelsea's again as there are a lot of good looking dishes on the menu I didnt get to. Nice stop for a Sunday morning breakfast. Ciao. read more

Really solid breakfast place ! We had the stuffed French toast !!! It was amazing, I loved the chorizo omelette !!! Just a word advice don't wear a yankee hat !! read more

Tiny dinner like Cafe that has specials and small menu.The food was fresh and delicious we ate here 2 times on a recent trip we had typical breakfast items that where large portions and great service was quick amd excellent. Would recommend. for breakfast and lunch. read more

Cute place with affordable food. Pretty tasty and nice service. For a brunch weekend we were helped fast. I got the French toast- I do wish it was a bit more than three slices of bread on a plate. Maybe an orange slice or potatoes? At least put powder sugar on it! And we also ordered an omelette with chorizo. That was really good! This place is good for a low key breakfast spot. read more

We had a very good breakfast. The pricing was very inexpensive and the service and staff were attentive and friendly. The kind off place the locals would patronage. read more

Stopped in here for breakfast after getting an oil change. Was pleasantly surprised. Ordered the avocado tomato cheese ham omelette with home fries and raisin toast. The omelette was phenomenal. Fresh avocado...fresh tomato enjoyed it immensely.the home fries were super tasty. Red potatoes with perfectly seasoned crispness. Came with raisin toast that was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Also ordered was the lobster roll. It was on the smaller side but very tasty.nicely done. Would recommend if in the area. read more

Breakfast here is absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my second time here in Newport rhode island and second time at this cafe, breakfast is excellent the Coffee is to die for, supper fresh food, I'm pregnant and everything makes sick, but the food here was everything I expected and was honestly delicious! I can't even have cold cuts and I order a turkey sandwich because they happen to make it right at the cafe nice and fresh, if you come to this cafe you must have the blue berry muffin this was literally the best muffin I've ever had in my entire life so dammm good with a cup of coffee You be disappointed!! read more

So we came here based on the reviews. We were very disappointed . First off you cannot serve customers microwave bacon. The eggs were on the mushy side and the home fries did not really have much flavor. It is definitely a local place. read more

Chelsea's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

My husband and I stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I love the local feel of this restaurant, like a cozy diner with some personality. There were definitely lots of locals here, and the wait staff liked chatting with the customers. The whole restaurant smelled lightly of grease. The menu is on white boards on a wall. I opted for the breakfast burrito, and my husband got one of the special omelettes. The burrito was solid, but the omelette was pretty "meh" and possibly the flattest omelette I had ever seen. (I guess I prefer 'em fluffier.) They didn't mind that we had gotten coffee next door and brought it in. It took a while to get anyone's attention to get the check even though it wasn't full, but that might be an indication of the city person still in me. The prices are on point! Cash only. read more

Simply, to the point, diner breakfast. Came here for a 6am breakfast and had a delightful morning. I tried the SOS (Shit on a shingle?) Which was kind of like a version of biscuits and gravy, with ground beef and toast. It surprised me and I like it. Take note, this is CASH ONLY. They have an ATM if you need it. Have a good breakfast! read more

Cute, cozy (but not crowded) and simple breakfast spot only minutes away from the beaches. Menu is simple but varied and posted on the wall above the breakfast counter. Coffee was hot, service was very quick and food was delicious. I got a bacon, spinach, mushroom and onion omelette with fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries and blueberries) instead of the standard home fries and toast (there was an up charge for the fruit, but it's worth it to me). My boyfriend got French toast coated in cinnamon and sugar and sausage patties. Mmmmm. It's a great no frills, inexpensive and quick breakfast away from the crowded "touristy" places closer to the beaches and downtown Newport. I'll be back read more

Chelsea's - Spinach, bacon, mushroom, onion and cheese omelette (not pictured: subbed fresh fruit for the toast and home fries. Deliciously fresh!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Rhode Island

GREAT local place for breakfast. The chourico omelet was very tasty and Chelsea was friendly and a really good server! Thanks! read more

We found this place thanks to Yelp, and liked it so much we ate breakfast here twice during our Newport vacation last week. The first day, there was only one waitress, but she was nice and did a good job managing everything. She was there the second day, along with another waitress who was equally nice, friendly, and did just as good of a job. The menu's up on the wall, including daily specials offerings. Between the two mornings, we'd tried the blueberry pancakes (loads of fresh blueberries!), chocolate chip pancakes, bacon, an egg and cheese on an English muffin sandwich, and a chorizo sausage, jack cheese, onions, and peppers omelet with home fries, and raisin toast. Everything was cooked perfectly and served quickly. The decaf coffee was also yummy both days. Prices are reasonable and a good value. Fyi...this place is cash-only. read more