Welcome to Chef's Café
Chef's Café is a charming deli in Cincinnati, OH, known for its exceptional chicken salad and Reuben sandwiches. The welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere make dining here a delightful experience. The menu boasts homemade dishes, like the buffalo chicken salad and turkey Reuben, all bursting with freshness. The attention to detail shines through in the pasta salad and delectable brownies. With a community-focused approach, including a donation shelf for teachers, Chef's Café goes beyond serving delicious food. The Italian sub and club sub are standout offerings, showcasing the chef's creativity and dedication to flavor. A must-visit for any deli enthusiast seeking a memorable dining experience.
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7250 Fields Ertel Rd Cincinnati, OH 45241 Hotline: (513) 779-2323
Welcome to Chef's Café, a hidden gem in Cincinnati that will exceed all your deli expectations. Located at 7250 Fields Ertel Rd, Chef's Café offers a delightful menu of delis, breakfast & brunch options, and sandwiches. The establishment provides a range of utilities such as takeout, reservations, delivery, and private lot parking, ensuring convenience for all guests.
Customer reviews rave about the mouthwatering dishes served at Chef's Café. Sherry R. highly recommends the chicken salad and broccoli salad, while Erin L. praises the Reuben sandwich as lights out amazing. Colleen A. mentions the exemplary kindness of the staff and the freshness of the ingredients, particularly highlighting the turkey Reuben special and the buffalo chicken salad.
What sets Chef's Café apart is not only the delicious food but also the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Regulars are known by name, and the owners make an effort to engage with every guest. The donation shelf for school supplies adds a thoughtful touch to the dining experience.
For a delectable meal and a memorable dining experience, Chef's Café is a must-visit. Indulge in their Italian sub, club sub, or chicken salad sandwich, and don't forget to try their signature brownies. With friendly staff, creative dishes, and a cozy ambiance, Chef's Café is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and your heart.
Really good chicken salad! The environment is very simple. Try the broccoli salad, too.
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!
Chicken salad is the bomb. Have never tried a sandwich. Very busy lunch spot for sandwiches and other salads.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 !!
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!