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New American Restaurant and Lounge$$$$
Chelsea, New York
This New American restaurant is famous for their Southern food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
""Mac Attack" burgers,meatloaf,calamari! It's all good.nice"(57 Tips)
"Mac and cheese spring rolls are amazing!"(9 Tips)
"I recommend the Mac N’ Cheese and the Fried Chicken and Waffles."(20 Tips)
"Truffle fries, calamari, and martinis are a must!"(13 Tips)
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dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 29, 2015Macattack, three different kinds of mac and cheese, is an essential. Open 24hours everyday. Lindsay Lohan used to brunch here.
Alp OzcelikJune 14, 2014Surprisingly good cocktails! Really good food, but you might have to wait a while. There's a secret downstairs area too; it's quieter if you want to talk.
Mac attack, and the entire brunch menu are godly. Come for the food, stay for the people watching.
Suga BabeeMarch 23, 2014OMG eating here is a must!! The meatloaf is to die fir. The bread pudding is amazing (and I don't eat bread pudding!!)
C. Sha•Doe McIntoshNovember 8, 2015Great food, large portions, romantic ambiance, hot spot for small groups of friends, too loud for a important conversation after 7:30.
Amazing 24hour resto. Always funky, always fabulous. Be sure to try the Mac Attack?
GabyAugust 14, 2013Chicken was amazing but the waffles were very spicy🔥. The waiter was very attentive. The raspberry bread pudding was amazing! Get the mac & cheese!
Ken Pierre IIAugust 7, 2014They are open 24hrs a day. The drinks are wonderful! Chicken and waffle are CRACK! Along with the fish tacos
Hotel IndigoJanuary 24, 2013Experience the eclectic comfort food of Cafeteria. Open 24/7, this edgy NYC institution offers up gooey gourmet mac & cheese and savory fried chicken and waffles. Read more
Ramon GonzalezAugust 31, 2016Chicken Fried Waffles and Tomaro Basil Soup are the most amazing thing I ever had, dont miss them!
Mac and cheese, Cobb salad and avocado toast are my faves! Love that it has both healthy and unhealthy options
Sarah SMarch 10, 2014As a kosher diner, I was only to observe the chicken/waffles dish (could feed a family)...polished off by every single diner. Skip the string beans. Don't let them seat you in the communal room.
Natalia BakerJanuary 17, 2015Sausages, green eggs, ham & mimosas. If you like some bubbles with your brunch, this is the place!
Michael G.October 19, 2018The cheddar & fontina mac and cheese is delightful. Tagliatelle is v good but creamier than expected. Cobb salad is a solid choice.- Guest of a GuestFebruary 8, 2012Socialites, scenesters, and drag queens alike can be seen munching at this 24-hour "diner," which serves couture comfort foods like truffled mac & cheese, fried oreos, and fried chicken with waffles. Read more
Aram Zucker-ScharffJune 7, 2021I'm going to change your life: get the tomato soup and then dip fries into it.
Dave SilverstoneJanuary 8, 2012Sure, us locals don't go here much anymore, and other than the mac & cheese, the food is bleh... but we love taking visitors here to feel like part of a real "scene"... a real "Sex & the City" vibe.
star dionneOctober 29, 2017The bartenders are awesome and the drinks are delicious. I had the passion fruit caphrinia (sp?) and a taste of my friend's mac attack
Ronald CattrysseJuly 18, 2017Such a great lunch spot, get the mac attack if you feel like a sin, the fresh fish is great as well.
One of my fav places! Mac & Cheese is always amazing, creative deserts & entrees are great. The blackberry lemonade is a must try, too! Music is on point... but get ready to wait, it's always packed!
Gabriel HayesFebruary 28, 2016The Mac and Cheese Spring Rollsare awesome. Served with Smoked Gouda Dipping Sauce. Such an awesome, innovative dish.
Jenny NogovtnameJuly 6, 2012This place is truly amazing. Over the top trendy. It's on Sex & The City. The food is to die for. Mac N cheese is the best I've ever had!
LindsayJune 1, 2013Try the waffle banana Sunday. It has a bunch of mystery surprises-all of which are delicious. Prepare for diabetes.
Corley StoneJanuary 15, 2015I want to try everything on the menu, but thus far the green eggs and ham are delish as is the blackberry lemonade
Kari KinnunenJune 1, 2014Try to make any changes to the dish you're thinking about (like changing the cheece to something else) and get the straight NO as an answer. Start to think other options for the next time :)
Jasmine MehrabiOctober 27, 2019Loud amazing 90s music. Ordered the chickpea fries, calamari salad, and butternut soup/grilled cheese- all were great.
Robin FitzgeraldJuly 26, 2012If you feel like indulging, the waffle sundae is totally worth it! The ice cream is so delicious and its definitely the best waffle I've ever had!
Brigitte PerezDecember 9, 2014Always a good time. Great food and ambiance. Great place for a date. 24 hrs.
Mac Attack is a MUST! *Truffle Mac n Cheese is the best! *Soup & Sammie is always a good choice. *Calamari Salad has a lot of calamari & worth it. The *Truffle Shrimp Risotto is amazing :)
Eliza KJanuary 15, 2011The Mac Attack will rock your socks off (eat in order of original, bacon, then scallion so you taste all flavors). Really heavy meal by itself. I split that & a salad with a friend and was stuffed!- Guest of a GuestFebruary 8, 2012Socialites, scenesters, and drag queens alike can be seen munching at this 24-hour "diner," which serves couture comfort foods like truffled mac & cheese and fried chicken with waffles
- Ramon GonzalezAugust 31, 2016Cant miss this amazing Tomatoe Basil Soup and the service is exceptional!
NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011Try the "Mac Attack," an appetizer of 3 types of macaroni and cheese, cheddar and fontina, gouda and bacon, and truffle oil is legendary in its own right! Good enough not to share!
Jason KooMay 29, 2013Truffle Mac & cheese is seriously effing amazing. Entrees come in big portions so if you start with the Mac attack you can probably share an entree with yr mate.
Chel CastelJuly 9, 2016I love this place. Their meatloaf is delish and try to sit downstairs in the lounge. Really cool vibe
Chicken and waffles! The waffles are flavorful and always a good choice.
Mac and cheese is still top notch and the ambience is very sexy.
Danny KatzMarch 28, 2016The burger was so-so, but the waiter was awesome and the vibe super lively and upbeat. Happy to see this place is still around.
Jenipher BrodyDecember 4, 2014The calamari salad was amazing, as was the tomato soup. (the waitress said it came with "grilled cheese croutons" but it's just ONE crouton.) Wasn't keen on the Mac and cheese, but that's just me.
Jalina BeckDecember 23, 2011I had the mac attack and the wedge salad, sooo yummy! I will def be going back to this restaurant. Also, they have woelffer estates rose wine, the best!- Lisa Marie Phoenix JacksonJanuary 9, 2011A favorite 24HR venue.I often asked to be seated in the sm cozy area downstairs.The Cheddar&Fontina Cafeteria Mac and Cheese is 1 of the best in NYC.Drink:Lychee Martini or Blackberry Lemonade w/Stoli
Nef AraiaNovember 5, 2010the Mac and Cheese is decent. If you like baked Mac and Cheese this isn't it!! Try the potato pancakes those are amazing little crepe fritters. And the meat loaf sandwich (only on the late nite menu)!
Jana TaylorDecember 23, 2011Super hip spot. The staff is not only hot but well dressed. They play awesome music and have a GREAT menu. Did I mention they are open 24/7! Amazing!!!!
JohannaJuly 31, 2015Order a burger with goat cheese and truffle parmesan fries (not so much truffle but delightfully liberal on the parmesan)
Make sure you get The Seasonal with Star Rum and after you swallow a sip, take a bite of the complimentary biscuits and it tastes like apple pie!
Adam SchuitJanuary 22, 2016Food 24/7 and secret downstairs bar which is great for small groups. And those bathrooms are actually pretty cool.
Nikki KaufmanMarch 14, 2013All burgers are great! And you can get them in lettuce wraps! Also Delish cocktails. Sometimes hectic bc they don't take resis ...- Brigitte PerezJanuary 5, 2015This place is amazing seriously. Mac attack, biscuits, steak ugh amazing.
Alayna CarterApril 26, 2014The Mac and cheese with bacon is the best! Ordered fried chicken blt and it was amazing. Had plenty of leftovers.
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Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(212) 414-1717
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Diners Club & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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