Chele's

4.5

8 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Charming

Discover a bold fusion of flavors at Harlem’s new café-style bistro, where Caribbean and Asian culinary traditions meet in a vibrant, relaxed setting. Our menu blends the spices and ingredients of the Caribbean with the elegance of Asian cuisine, creating a fresh, exciting dining experience that’s as authentic as it is unexpected. Join us for great food, warm hospitality, and a lively Harlem vibe that makes every visit memorable. Perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, we're the neighborhood spot bringing people together with unforgettable fusion flavors.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Asian, Caribbean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 691-4512
Website
http://chelesnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Michele Gaton
Private party facilities
Send your event inquiries to meeshtoollc@gmail.com or here on OpenTable

Location
2280 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027
Neighborhood
Harlem
Cross street
Between 122nd & 123rd streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
ABCD to 125th street
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking

What 8 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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8 Reviews

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Valissa VIP
Kansas City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michele (Chele’s) has opened a real gem in DT Harlem! We started with the fried zucchini chips and special yummy sauce, then the crab bisque soup w/ crab cakes, BEST beet salad ever had, then roasted chicken with buttery rice and beans! And, super accommodating on GF options! Bravo! Can’t wait to try brunch!
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Enrique
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On my first visit at any restaurant, I always order a burger, (if they can’t make a proper simple hamburger patty nothing else on the menu matters) I ordered the sirloin burger, prepared to my taste (medium) Superb!!! all the ingredients tasted superbly fresh, and farm to table high quality ingredients are used. ( “my high discerning palate says so”). The Presentation was lovely the waitstaff very attentive and accommodating to our requests and needs the ambiance is very unassuming yet elegant with its mid century modern decor. The drinks were spot on and they have an Apple Tart a’ la mode dessert, which is to die for. I absolutely love it his place!!! , and plan or returning real soon. Highly recommended.
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Ebony VIP
New York City15 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was not terrible but not great. The coconut shrimp tasted like the frozen kind you get in the grocery store. I didn’t really get the Asian Caribbean fusion vibe. The place is beautiful and the service was good. But the food was meh.
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Kimberly
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our delicious and calming brunch at Chele's during a Harlem tour. The pancakes came with fresh berries, and they have a variety of coffee options. Our waitress was attentive and kind.
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Joelle
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience at Cheles! We ate on a Monday night and our food was delicious and the staff was so kind! We were a little caught off guard by the Monday night DJ, whose tracks were great but did make it hard to have a conversation by the end of the night! We would definitely go back though!
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Michelle VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great addition to the area! Nice place for salads and also many gluten free options.
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Terry
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. We fully expect to go back soon.
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Clay
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here for dinner one night and breakfast the next morning. Both meals were fantastic. One of the tenderest pork chops I’ve had in a long time. The breakfast was great. We had the biscuit, sausage, and egg sandwich. The home made biscuit was really good. They had blueberry jam that we put on the biscuits. We also got to talk to the owner at breakfast. She was friendly and kind. She asked us for our opinions regarding the food and we gave her our feedback. Never had that opportunity before and it was fun. The meals were a good value with large portions. If you stay at the Aloft Hotel in Harlem, I highly recommend the place. It is less than a block from the hotel to the restaurant.
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Chele's is rated 4.5 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

2280 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027

Additional information

Cross street
Between 122nd & 123rd streets
Neighborhood
Harlem
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Asian, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
ABCD to 125th street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michele Gaton
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking

Website
http://chelesnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 691-4512
Private party facilities
Send your event inquiries to meeshtoollc@gmail.com or here on OpenTable

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