The best diner in Chelsea
All 58 diner places in Chelsea, measured the same way. 25 came out above the median. Top of the list is Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos on 95; Wildflower takes second with 93. This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 59% of the list. Order-wise, espresso, pancakes and burger get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 39
- Typical place carries 1,004 ratings
- 49 deliver
- 26 take reservations
- 25 have outdoor seating
- 42 open for breakfast
- 1 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and TacosTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,178 ratings.
WildflowerTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,036 ratings.
O'Toole's WayTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 874 ratings.
Tara Mor | NYCTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 691 ratings.
Electric Shuffle NYCTop 10%Underrated
Top 10% in New York County, on 367 ratings.
Pura Vida - NoMadTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,822 ratings behind it.
Friedman'sTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,398 ratings behind it.
Westville ChelseaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,269 ratings behind it.
The WilsonTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,028 ratings behind it.
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - 35th StLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
The Grey Dog - ChelseaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
L&M Delicatessen and CateringLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Death AveLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Green Blend / Balanced Food / 8th aveLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
PopUp BagelsLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
In Common NYC - A Breakfast & Brunch RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Chick-fil-ALocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Society CafeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Via 13Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Telegraphe Cafe.Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
ilili NoMadLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Friedman'sLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
CoppeliaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Le ZieLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Chelsea is known for
Diner in Chelsea, briefly
What is the best diner in Chelsea?
Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 1,178 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many diner places are there in Chelsea?
We track 58. 25 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does diner cost in Chelsea?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 59% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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