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    Cafe Chew

    4.4 (589 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ordered the half a avocado chicken salad. Avocado was not fully ripe and could not believe that it wasn't peeled. Incredibly difficult to eat the salad as I had to take the avocado out, peel it, chop it up and then mix it in the salad. Maybe some advice... peel the avocado for the guests?? and the portion was very small for $16. I totally felt ripped off.

    Evie T.

    A solid start to a morning in Sandwich, MA. Cafe Chew is a cutie spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is full of great options but we opted for the Two Chew! Pancakes were crispy and flavorful, eggs were fluffy and fresh, but the bacon could've been better. Coffee was just okay! Service was fast but friendly.

    Denise A.

    Bustling, busy place in Sandwich, MA offering a variety of menu items, coffee, bakery items (and really, how can you not get a sandwich in Sandwich????) which is obviously extremely popular spot in this Cape Cod town. We chose to get a tuna melt, a freshly brewed unsweetened green tea, and pastrami sandwich and an apple dirt bomb for take out. Our order was ready pretty quickly and we loved all of it. The staff were all so friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Parking is in lot shared lot with other businesses and it was packed when we arrived during a low season rainy day in mid April. So be prepared for high season. Don't think they take reservations. Highly recommend!

    Fatboy S.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while now, and glad I finally did. Some bomb sandwiches here. Great customer service. Was surprised how busy they were in the middle of winter. I can only imagine how busy they are in the summer months. Will definitely be back.

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    Brian G.

    Stopped in here on a whim on my way to grab a brew up the street and I'm sure glad that I did. Cute little bakery/breakfast spot that would be easy to miss. Decided to get a sandwich because I had just seen the sandwich police and I was laughing about their name. Ended up with a California blt since the croissant looked good and I can't recall having a sandwich on one before. It was delightfully fresh but not super filling for the price. I really wish I would have splurged an insulin spike on some of their pastry as it looked fantastic! Staff were really friendly, the decor was inviting and everything was clean. The process of where to stand, where to order, where to pay and how to get a table is a bit convoluted but my take is that it's counter service and grab a table once you get your food. Thankfully it wasn't too busy when I was there, but I imagine a Saturday in July would be kind of wild. Overall, I would definitely make an effort to come back and hopefully when in the mood for a sweet treat.

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    Ellie B.

    I appreciated that they had gluten-free options. I got a chocolate chip cookies as big as my head! I got a decent sandwich to go, and it looks like a great place to have breakfast and sit outside. The staff is very friendly.

    Basic breakfast  sandwich.
    John T.

    Very disorderly. Walk into a line, nobody knows what's going on. Nobody to seat you. We had to order at a counter & tell them we wanted to get a table. Owner or manager is picking friends out of the line & seating them. People cutting lines. Just.pure Chaos!

    Sara M.

    Had a late lunch here while on vacation. You go up to the counter to order and then they bring out your food. Coffee was delicious and made quickly. I ordered a special-half avocado with chicken salad and a large green salad. Everything was fresh and the portion tasted great and was generous.

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    Rachel O.

    Cute & bustling cafe in Sandwich with tasty brunch food. The operation was a little bit clunky, though. On Saturday morning, the line was out the door. There was a host, telling us general wait times. But you're supposed to claim your own table? With the permission of the host? & then order at the counter? Or, in our case, we were told to order at the counter first & then hopefully by the time our food was ready, there would be a table available. But other folks were snagging tables when we weren't looking? It was a bit of a mess! The host was visibly stressed, too. So I don't think this operation is working. Congratulations to the business, because they are so busy that they need to consider updating their M/O. Best of luck, Cafe Chew!

    Server dumped my salad from a glass plate into a takeout container IN FRONT OF ME mid bite(?!) salad is basically just lettuce.
    Kate N.

    This place was amazing when Tobin and Bob owned it. It's gone so far down hill that I feel bad even for their legacy. From the food (now sub-par and over priced) to the service (beyond horrendous, really rude older servers working year round). I'd suggest going to the breakfast and lunch spot in Barnstable that's about 15 mins away (Buttercup Cafe), or the breakfast/coffee/donuts/lunch food trucks almost next door (Off the Grid), or Cafe Riverview, which is up the road in East Sandwich and serves Bfast and lunch all day. Don't waste your time, or money, Cafe Chew. It used to be amazing but has gone continually downhill -- sad to see (sadder to eat!) as a local.

    Ian C.

    Absolutely the best breakfast I've had in a long time! The staff was kind and friendly and treated my pup like the king he is. 13/10 couldn't recommend more!

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    Nothing like a place that has doors opened to outside. Rustic and awesome service. Can't go wrong with the food here.

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    My food was disgusting and soggy I got a breakfast sandwich the egg was very overcooked and they added way to much garlic powder.

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    Bob, one of two owners is just one of the nicest people. They have quality menu items and several options. Try it!

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    3 years ago

    The best salads and sandwiches. Always delicious. Amazingly kind staff who remember our name. Cafe chew is simply perfection.

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