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    Manhattan Cafe

    4.3 (178 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Turkey Cubanans & Fries
    Brian V.

    Great lunch spot in Raleigh! My coworker, Ezra, picked it out and we both enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Great variety on the menu between paninis, salads, soup, etc. Quite often you can learn a lot about business when things don't go as planned. A customer spilled their drink my coworker and I both jumped up to help clean up and notify the team working behind the counter. When I told him he smiled and said "no problem". I'll take care of it" and grabbed the mop immediately. I'm a big fan of Manhattan cafe.

    Potato salad
    Amber C.

    I tried this place for lunch. I ordered online to go. Service was really fast. By the time I walked over from by the courthouse my food was ready and waiting. The place was busy because it was lunchtime so I didn't interact with the staff. I has the chicken calabrese and it was good. The chicken didn't taste like it was seasoned but the sauce they gave on the side helped a lot. I also tried the potato salad and that was great! I can't wait to go back and try more things!

    Where's the chicken?

    Not one to regularly leave reviews but I think I was bamboozled. Or I just assumed I was getting something else? I ordered the chicken parm panini and what I got was a mound of soggy, spicy breadcrumbs topped with cheese on a heated pita...and no chicken anywhere to be found. Went back and double checked the menu thinking maybe it was a vegan sandwich. Is it a vegan sandwich and I totally missed it? Literally wet, soggy, breadcrumb mush. I feel like I got punked and there's a hidden camera watching me eat this, except I can't eat it.

    Buffalo chicken sandwich and fries
    Tasha S.

    Well I had high hopes for this place. It is always packed and smells good walking past. I went in today the customer service was great. I ordered the Buffalo chicken wrap with fries and a drink. Being honest the chicken is dry and nothing about the wrap says buffalo. It does not have any spice to it and really honestly kind of bland. The salad bar looked really good. Maybe I'll try that the next time.

    Buffalo chicken wrap
    Hannah M.

    I have been a huge fan of Manhattan Cafe since I first tried it from an Offline Perk in 2019. Their food is amazing and so affordable. I am a huge fan of the buffalo chicken wrap- don't forget the side of crack sauce, it is one of my favorite condiments ever. I love a good salad bar since they are so rare these days and this one is amazing and has so many options. I love that they make it for you and toss it up before putting it in the container. I recently took some coworkers who had never been before, and they all loved it. In 2019 they used to have Saturday hours so I wish they would add those back in. Or extend into Durham because I would be there every week. I did take off one star since when I went this week none of the employees had masks on, and there is still a mask mandate in Wake County at this time.

    Menu and address
    Tia W.

    Place was recommended by my sister. She was a frequent customer prior to the pandemic. The pick two was a popular item and that's what my son choose. He ordered the Buffalo chicken wrap with a side salad. He got to customize the salad with 3 toppings. He said it was the best wrap he ever had. I order the salad and customized it with chicken and other toppings. The Buffalo ranch was a great dressing. I also ordered the Cajun chicken panini. I with it was more toppings due to the dryness but the sauce they provided really help and was delicious. We both recommend the salad!!! Ingredients were so fresh and picking your toppers made it even better. We love great salads. The place was smaller on the inside and it was busy so we decided to take the food to go. However, the staff was very nice and brought the food right to us. They also have tv in there if you dine in.

    Ranch Dipping Sauce  Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Fries  B.L.T. With Fries
    Luke Z.

    Great downtown location and New York / "Hole in the wall" vibes. I've conducted casual interviews here and frequently eat here on my lunch breaks. The ranch sauce is amazing and the Buffalo Chicken Casadia & Wrap are my go to!!

    Chicken Philly
    Creighton F.

    Quick fast and very delicious chicken Philly sandwich. Staff is very nice and respectful. Luckily I visited this place on Philly Friday where you get free fries

    Outside Manhattan Cafe, Raleigh NC
    Bruce K.

    Getting set up for lunch with their amazing looking salad bar, but I was here for breakfast. And I ended up falling a little bit off my keto diet with a great "western omelet" bagel. Fully loaded with egg and cheese and bacon and onions and peppers on an Everything bagel, it was delicious. Good coffee, too. I need to get back her for the salad bar. [Review 11665 overall, 1447 of 2019.]

    Salad bar area
    Cynthia A.

    I ordered ahead during lunchtime rush hour midweek and my order was ready on time. Nice service and the salad was fresh and delicious. The place is on the smaller side with some tables outside. Very cool art inside.

    Steak & Eggs Wrap w/Home Fries

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    Thanks for the review Creighton!

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    Visit here frequently. They are always fast during the lunch rush. Fresh food, always good. Staff is always helpful

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    The food was good but it is a bit cramped indoors. Probably better for outdoor eating.

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    Thanks for the review. Noted: Justin doesn’t like small spaces.

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    3 years ago

    Huge menu. Great food. Staff is amazingly warm, friendly and helpful. Fantastic vibe. Will definitely go back on a future trip to Raleigh

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