Cafeteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

1. Cafeteria

7.9
119 7th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 637 tips and reviews

David O.David Ojserkis: Mac and Cheese was excellent. Friendly people all around. Will be back!

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Go for the mac and cheese, the cobb salad, the fried chicken and waffles and the people watching at this unquestionably hip and greatly located restaurant.

MeliMeli: Wildly amazing food and service! Get your soul food here. The wild berry mojito & mac n cheese are MUST TRIES! The chicken is juicy and flavorful and so is their fish. RSVP beforehand.

Friedman's is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

2. Friedman's

8.4
132 W 31st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 241 tips and reviews

Tiffany C.Tiffany Cook: The gluten free chicken and waffles are awesome!

Connie L.Connie Livsey: Korean wings, veggie potstickers, fried chicken and waffles, baked spaghetti squash, burgers and their salads

Wendy N.Wendy Noble: Gluten free chicken and waffles are incredible. Fast and friendly service.

Coppelia is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

3. Coppelia

8.9
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Tamara B.Tamara Bennett: Their version of Eggs Benedict on homemade biscuits is great! And available 24 hours a day. I love brunch food for lunch food!

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Wow get the Mac and cheese (psss there's pork in there, fat and shoulder) because it is delicious. All breakfast options are under $10 and are available 24/7. Try the oxtail empanadas, so good!

nous mangeonsnous mangeons: Fish tacos and mac and cheese are my staples here

Friedman's Lunch is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

4. Friedman's Lunch

7.9
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Chelsea · 158 tips and reviews

Andrew K.Andrew Karas: Chicken and waffles is so good! Spicy and sweet! And you can get it gluten free for $2.50 more.

Abby A.Abby Abruzzo: Southern breakfast is delicious. Perfect fried green tomatoes.

Hande O.Hande Oynar: Wow! Fried Chicken with a side of mac'n cheese, and shaved Brussel Sprouts with pecorino. So good.

Porchlight is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

5. Porchlight

8.6
271 11th Ave (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 96 tips and reviews

DipsologyDipsology: The Gun Metal Blue cocktail is making blue drinks trendy again. Delicious bar snacks - try the biscuits & beef jerky - and Danny Meyer's signature hospitality make for a winning combination.

Christopher B.Christopher B: Fried chicken po boy excellent. Good fresh and tasty. Plenty of room inside. Will go back

James R.James Rios: The small bites are good. I really like the jerky and the biscuits. They have quite an extensive cocktail menu.

Empire Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

6. Empire Diner

8.0
210 10th Ave (btwn 22nd St & 23rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 127 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Berman: Orzo Mac n cheese. Portioned to share.

Stephanie W.Stephanie Wu: orzo mac 'n cheese is a must!

Stina P.Stina P.: buffalo skate wing, new york style cheesecake (lemon poppy seed cake and fig compote), orzo mac n cheese with black truffle 👍

Barcade is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

7. Barcade

8.4
148 W 24th St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 186 tips and reviews

Ali S.Ali Sayer: The food is absolutely amazing!! Try the short rib grilled cheese and bacon Mac and cheese. Who knew bar food would be gourmet? 🍻

Kayleigh H.Kayleigh Harrington: Brunch was delicious. Perfect hangover food - a fried chicken and waffles grilled cheese with a Siracha maple dip and duck nachos. Oh not to mention the Tetris shaped tots. Would definitely recommend.

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobowitz: The games and beer may bring you in, but chef lee's menu is what will keep you! Loved my chicken and waffle grilled cheese sandwich! A must have!

Cookshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

8. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

Merredith B.Merredith Branscombe: Their Cookshop Scramble with house-smoked salmon is fantastic; it comes with biscuits that are sort of amazing: huge, fluffy, tender. Leave happy.

Tiq M.Tiq Milan: Get the grits!!! Slap your mother good.

Turner C.Turner Cowles: Their grits get the southern stamp of approval. Best grits in NYC.

Old Homestead Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

9. Old Homestead Steakhouse

8.0
56 9th Ave (btwn 14th St & 15th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Chelsea · 150 tips and reviews

TeresaTeresa: Truffle mac and cheese is a must!!

Nicole P.Nicole Polidoro: Awesome! The bacon wrapped scallops for app, rib eye steak and truffled Mac and cheese are AMAZING!

Joao V.Joao Veloso Jr: One of the best burgers in town. Truffled Mac & cheese also cool

Smithfield Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

10. Smithfield Hall

8.3
138 W 25th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Chelsea · 89 tips and reviews

Brad B.Brad Benson: Can't go wrong with the Shrimp Buns, fries, or chicken & waffles. But the chopped salad is what dreams are made of!

Mimi F.Mimi Fufu: Mac and cheese with bacon and fries and chicken and waffles are delicious and priced well

Bryant B.Bryant Balatbat: Chicken waffles were excellent. The service however left much to be desired. Got my drink wrong and had to ask for the replacement drink twice.

Elmo is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

11. Elmo

7.1
156 7th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 142 tips and reviews

CatCat: Mac n cheese is to die for!

Jaro G.Jaro G4: Try the 4 Cheese Macaroni And Cheese - Absolutely Fantastic! Delicious!

Carlos R.Carlos Rios: Fun atmosphere and an easy, safe menu. Try the Mac and Cheese appetizer (with bacon and mushrooms, if you dare) and you won't go wrong!

Motel Morris is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

12. Motel Morris

8.4
132 7th Ave (at 18th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 35 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: The share plates are big and comforting, but the real winner is the fried chicken wing sandwich.

Rachel T.Rachel Thaw: Fried chicken sandwich from heaven

Matthew F.Matthew Ferguson: The Saturday night special fried chicken is delicious.

Trailer Park Lounge & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

13. Trailer Park Lounge & Grill

7.4
271 W 23rd St (btwn 7th Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Chelsea · 152 tips and reviews

Rev C.Rev Ciancio: Go cheese burgers, tots and mac and cheese. Wash it down with your choice of canned beer. Feelin fruity? Order any drink in a pineapple and they'll fresh core it. Burgerconquest.com

Nicole M.Nicole Martin: They have the most amazing sweet potato fries and stellar mac and cheese

NikkiNikki: With tater tots, mac and cheese, and super strong margaritas you cannot go wrong!

Zou Zou’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

14. Zou Zou’s

8.9
385 9th Ave Suite 85 (31st St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews

Missy M.Missy Mackey: One of my favorite new restaurants in the city! Get the spicy tahini, chickpea, and whipped ricotta dips, our manti and the Moroccan fried chicken. Large portions, good for groups!

Paula B.Paula Buzzo: Amazing!! The food is to die for. Make sure to order the Zou Zou's Dip Tower. Everything is super tasty. The burger is delicious, too. Nice atmosphere and decor. Very good attendance.

James K.James Kiernan: Everything on the menu was amazing - duck borek, crispy latkes, hot cheese, dips. Props on the vibe and phenomenal service. Enjoy!

Cooper's Craft & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Chelsea, New York.

15. Cooper's Craft & Cocktails

8.7
169 8th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 83 tips and reviews

GizGuzGizGuz: Fried chicken sandwich ♥️

Tim P.Tim Petri: Amazing Mac and cheese!

Avin N.Avin Narasimhan: Fantastic new spot. As an ipa fan, I love their beer list. House made tots and "little Mac" slider are also must haves.