Best places for pancakes in Chelsea
Every place in Chelsea where reviewers actually named the pancakes — 21 of them, 11 with a Sweet Score. Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao leads at 90, with Citizen of Chelsea right behind on 88. This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 83% of the list. Places here also get named for french toast, pastrami and avocado toast.
- Median Sweet Score here: 54
- Typical place carries 2,388 ratings
- 20 deliver
- 11 take reservations
- 8 have outdoor seating
- 18 open for breakfast
Nan Xiang Xiao Long BaoTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 2,749 ratings.
Citizen of ChelseaTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 5,401 ratings behind it.
Johny's LuncheonetteTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,571 ratings behind it.
Friedman'sTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 2,398 ratings behind it.
Bluestone Lane 55 Hudson Yards CaféTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,222 ratings behind it.
The Grey Dog - ChelseaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Society CafeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Forsyth Fire EscapeLocal favorite
Friedman'sLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Jack's Wife FredaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Bluestone Lane Chelsea Piers CaféLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
La Bergamote (Chelsea)
Bagel Pub
Antoya Korean BBQ
OL'DAYS Farm to Table Cafe & Brunch - NoMad
Empire Diner
The Rose
Chelsea Square Diner
Chelsea Deli
The Kunjip
Tick Tock Diner NY
That’s all 21 of them ✦
What else Chelsea is known for
pancakes in Chelsea, briefly
What is the best pancakes in Chelsea?
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 90, built on 2,749 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many pancakes are there in Chelsea?
We track 21. 11 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does pancakes cost in Chelsea?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 83% 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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