The Chef – American
The Chef serves as a vibrant morning sanctuary where the comforting aromas of sizzling smoked sausage and warm cinnamon drift through a sun-drenched dining room. The kitchen reimagines the breakfast landscape by blending Southern soul with bold, savory twists, turning out everything from hearty, slow-cooked barbacoa burritos to decadent French toast drizzled in rich, buttery caramel. Each plate captures a spirited fusion of flavors, offering a lively atmosphere where guests can linger over zesty "eggchiladas" or a classic breakfast burger for the ultimate neighborhood brunch experience.
111 South 4th Street, Manhattan 66502 http://thechefcafe.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the excellent food quality and mouth-watering flavors, frequently highlighting how every dish tastes incredibly fresh and vibrant. Guests love the inviting atmosphere and consistently praise the accommodating service that ensures a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Celebrated for its commitment to fresh ingredients and a welcoming space, this destination is often noted by reviewers as a standout choice for a high-quality meal.
Menu
Specials
- Barbacoa Breakfast Burrito - $13: Barbacoa, bacon, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Topped with jalapeño gravy and served with taters. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burger - $12: Burger topped with american cheese, hashbrowns, onion, and a fried egg. Served with potato salad and a pickle. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Southern Breakfast Casserole - $12.5: Andouille sausage, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese in an egg casserole topped with jalapeno gravy. Served with choice of potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel Sammy - $13: Pork sausage with bacon, fried egg and melted jack cheese on a toasted bagel with avocado, hot sauce, and a side of potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hoppinn Johns - $12.5: Black eyed peas, bell peppers, celery, onions, and ham. Served over steamed rice w/2 eggs and a biscuit. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Eggchilada - $12: 2 Flour Tortillas, Scrambled egg, Pork Sausage, cheddar cheese topped with Pico, with creamy cheese sauce and verde. Served W/ Taters! Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Sausage Tacos - $12: Smoked sausage, peppers and onions, scrambled eggs, Jack cheese topped with chipotle. Side of taters. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Caramel Apple French Toast - $13: Two pieces of French Toast topped with candied apples and drizzled with hot caramel. Served with two eggs and bacon. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Steak Burrito - $13: Flour shell filled with slice steak, peppers, onions, scrambled eggs, and Swiss cheese; topped with creamy cheese sauce. Served with choice of potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Classic Breakfast
- Classic Breakfast - $10.25: Two eggs, bacon, hash browns and a slice of toast with warm homemade strawberry jam Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Fried Steak-n-Eggs - $14.5: Topped with sausage cream gravy, served with two eggs, choice of potato, toast and warm homemade strawberry jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smothered Breakfast Burrito - $12.5: Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and cheddar-jack cheese in a flour tortilla topped with sausage cream gravy and served with choice of potato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Biscuits and Gravy - $8: Full order of biscuits and gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Biscuits and Gravy (Half Order) - $4: Half order of biscuits and gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash - $13.5: Chunky hash topped with two basted eggs and a slice of toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fajita Scramble - $12.75: Three scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, pico de gallo, peppers, onions and jack cheese. Served with two flour tortillas, chipotle sauce and sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dang Quesadilla - $12.5: Bacon, potato, scrambled eggs and cheddar-jack cheese grilled in a large flour tortilla. Served with chipotle sauce and sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Pizza - $12.5: Creamy cheese sauce, scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, jack and Parmesan cheese on a pizza crust Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Burrito - $12: Chorizo sausage and scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla covered with creamy cheese sauce, pico de gallo and green onions. Served with choice of potato Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $10.5: Two lightly grilled corn tortillas and two over-easy eggs, one topped with jack cheese and verde sauce and the other with cheddar cheese and chipotle sauce. Served with choice of potato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Grant "The Perfect Breakfast" - $11.75: Half order of biscuits and gravy with bacon, two over-easy eggs over hash browns Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak-n-Eggs Breakfast - $14.5: Grilled five ounce sirloin, two eggs, choice of potato and toast with our warm homemade strawberry jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Salmon Scramble - $14.75: House-smoked salmon, spinach, tomato and jack cheese scrambled with three eggs. Served with choice of potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Benedicts, Omelets & Frittatas
- Steak Bennie - $14.5: Grilled five ounce sirloin, two basted eggs and hollandaise over Texas toast. Served with choice of potato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Traditional Egg Bennie - $11.5: Ham steak, two basted eggs and hollandaise over toasted english muffin. Served with choice of potato Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Bennie - $15: House-smoked salmon, two basted eggs and hollandaise over rye toast. Served with choice of potato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Bennie - $11: Sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, spinach, peppers and onions served over toasted english muffin with two basted eggs and hollandaise. Served with choice of potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crab Cake Bennie - $15.5: Two crab cakes, spinach, tomato and two basted eggs and hollandaise over toasted english muffin. Served with choice potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham and Cheese Omelet - $11.5: Ham and cheddar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Omelet - $11.5: Three egg omelet filled with zucchini, asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and jack cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Sausage Omelet - $11.5: Spinach, turkey sausage, tomatoes and jack cheese in a three egg omelet Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- I ♥ Meat Frittata - $12.25: Lots of bacon, ham, pork sausage and cheddar cheese baked with three eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Florentine Frittata - $12.25: Spinach, mushrooms, Swiss and parmesan cheese baked with three eggs and topped with creamy cheese sauce and green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buenos Dias Frittata - $12.25: Chorizo sausage, pico de gallo and jack cheese baked with three eggs and served with sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pesto Frittata - $12.25: Goat cheese and tomatoes baked with three eggs and topped with pesto Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sweet Breakfast
- Stacked French Toast - $12.5: Two slices of amaretto-soaked grilled French toast layered with caramel cream cheese and served with two eggs and bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes Bananas Foster - $12: Two cakes topped with dark rum-banana-pecan sauce and served with two slices of bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cake It Up! - $7: One pancake with a side of bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- PB&J Cakes - $5.5: Peanut butter and warm homemade strawberry jam between two pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- The Chef Salad - $10.75: House greens with ham, turkey, tomatoes, croutons, one hard boiled egg, Swiss and cheddar cheese served with choice of dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Salad - $14: Housemade crab cakes served over fresh greens with sautéed mushrooms and fresh tomatoes with wasabi-Dijon vinaigrette on the side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $10.5: Grilled chicken breast tossed with house greens, Parmesan cheese, croutons and tomatoes in Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $4.5: House greens with tomatoes, croutons and choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Wraps
- B.E.L.T. - $10.25: Bacon, two-over easy eggs, spinach and tomato with mayo on Texas toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Steak Sammie - $12: Grilled steak, one over-easy egg, cheddar cheese and mayo on Texas toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Veggie Wrap - $9.25: Flour tortilla filled with zucchini, spinach, asparagus, onion, tomato and portobello mushrooms with goat cheese. Served with a side of verde sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wrap It Up - $10: Grilled chicken breast, spinach, tomato, cheddar and jack cheese in a flour tortilla. Served with a side of chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Club Wrap - $10.5: Turkey, bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar and jack cheese and pico in a flour tortilla. Served with a side of ranch Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $10: 5 oz. burger with cheddar, spinach, tomato and onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Cheeseburger - $12: Double 5 oz. burger with cheddar, spinach, tomato and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $9: Quarter-pound lean ground turkey with Swiss cheese, spinach, tomato and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $10: Chicken breast with pecans, grapes, green onions, celery and mayo on Texas toast with spinach and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Club - $10: Chicken breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, spinach, tomato and mayo on Texas toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monte Cristo Sandwich - $11.5: Two slices of French toast, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, topped with powdered sugar and served with a side of strawberry jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Oatmeal - $5.5: With a side of brown sugar and a few berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Housemade Granola-n-Yogurt - $5.25: With a few berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toasted Bagel - $3.5: With cream cheese and warm homemade strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Buttermilk Drop Biscuit - $2: With warm homemade strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- The Chef Fruit Bowl - $5.5: Fresh fruit Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Toasted English Muffin - $2.25: With warm homemade strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mac-n-Cheese - $4.5: Creamy macaroni and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Browns - $5.5: Hashbrowns topped with chili, cheese, sour cream and green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup - $5: With homemade noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Chili - $6: Topped with cheese, sour cream and green onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg - $1.5: One egg prepared to order Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Meat - $3.5: Bacon, ham, homemade pork or turkey sausage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Potatoes - $3: Hashbrowns or homestyle potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side of Corned Beef Hash - $4.5: Chunky corned beef hash Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crabcake - $5: Single crab cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- One Slice of Toast - $1: With warm homemade strawberry jam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Slice of French Toast - $3: Single slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancake - $3.5: Single pancake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pasta or Potato Salad - $2.5: Side portion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Sausage Cream Gravy - $1.5: Homemade gravy
- Side of Caramel Cream Cheese - $1: Sweet spread
- Side of Nanas Foster Sauce - $2.5: Dark rum-banana-pecan sauce
- Side of Hollandaise - $2: Creamy hollandaise sauce
- Extra Condiments - $0.5: Pico de gallo, sour cream, verde, chipotle, strawberry jam, jalapeno or peanut butter
Kids Menu
- Kiddie Mac-n-Cheese - $4.5: Just like the “big kids” with no crunchy bread topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $3: Grilled American cheese and Texas toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Strips - $5: Three chicken strips with a side of ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- The Chef Sunrise - $7: Vanilla Vodka, OJ and a splash of pomegranate juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Irish Coffee - $7: Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream and coffee
- Bloody Mary - $7: Vodka, celery salt and ZingZang with a splash of beer and pickle spear
- Habanero Bloody - $7: Habanero infused vodka with cucumber-dill bloody mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Irish Float - $8: Iced coffee, Irish Whiskey, Irish Cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pama Gin Fizz - $7: Gin, grapefruit juice and Pama Liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mimosa - $7: Prosecco with a little OJ
- Prosecco Float - $8: Italian sparkling white wine with a scoop of raspberry, mango or lemon sorbet
- Manmosa - $3: Busch Light Beer and a splash of OJ Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Import/Craft Beer - $6: Red Stripe, Guinness Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bud or Bud Light Pounder - $3.5: Domestic beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Busch Light Can - $2.5: Domestic beer
- Wine by the Glass - $6: House Pours: LAB Red or White
- Coffee - $3: Custom blended and locally roasted Paramour Coffee
- Hot Tea - $3: Tazo assortment
- Hot Chocolate - $3: Topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup
- Juice (Small) - $2.5: Orange, apple, grapefruit, cranberry, grape, pineapple or V8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Juice (Large) - $3.5: Orange, apple, grapefruit, cranberry, grape, pineapple or V8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $2.5: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Lemonade
Frequently Asked Questions about The Chef
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit during the morning to enjoy a lively atmosphere with fresh Southern-inspired breakfast dishes like barbacoa burritos and caramel French toast.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features over 15 American breakfast and lunch dishes, accommodating 39 dietary preferences including keto, vegan, and gluten-free options.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly American spot is ideal for casual dates, offering an inviting atmosphere, excellent food quality, and accommodating service.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at http://thechefcafe.com/, though specific online ordering capabilities are not explicitly listed in the data.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, nut-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, paleo, and dairy-free options.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Chef specializes in American cuisine, featuring breakfast and brunch dishes that blend Southern soul with bold, savory flavors.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for The Chef.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The Chef is family-friendly, offering a welcoming atmosphere, budget-friendly pricing, and diverse menu options like French toast and burgers.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly ($) American restaurant is a standout choice, earning a 4.0/5 rating for its fresh flavors and excellent service.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the excellent food quality, fresh flavors, inviting atmosphere, and consistently accommodating service at this standout destination.
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