World Famous Chicken Salad and Sandwiches

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 10am-4pm 
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Fresh, Flavorful, and Hand-made

Since 1993, Chef's Cafe has been a cozy, beloved spot in our community, a place where neighbors gather, stories are shared, and every meal is made with love.

Our Chicken Salad is a family recipe passed down for generations, made in small batches and hand mixed. What makes Chef’s Cafe special isn’t just the food, but our focus on welcoming our guests, so they feel valued and part of our “family.” At Chef’s Cafe, food is more than a meal, it’s a connection. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time guest, you’re always welcome at our table.

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    Our Food

    Chef’s Cafe prides itself on offering some of the freshest, hand-crafted sandwiches and salads in Cincinnati - of course including our Famous Chicken Salad.

    Our menu includes deli classics, specialty sandwiches, subs, breakfast sandwiches, soups, meats by the pound, our brownies and cookies, and of course our famous chicken salad.

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    Catering

    Whether you are serving 10 or 100 people, we will make sure every detail is taken care of for your event. We offer several different catering options to ensure every taste bud in your group is satisfied. Don’t forget to add our brownies and cookies!

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    Boxed Lunches

    Ordering boxed lunches has never been easier. Choose from our wide selection of sandwiches and salads by submitting our online request form. Then, let us know if you are interested in pick-up or delivery (based on our availability). Sit back, relax, and let us take it from here.

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    Local Grocers

    Our World Famous GOAT Chicken Salad is now available by the pound at local Cincinnati grocers, so you can enjoy it even if you're unable to visit our store in person.

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FAQs

How many people does 1lb. serve?

One pound of our chicken salad will feed three to four people.

Is Chef’s Cafe open on the weekends?

We are only open during the week. Our weekday hours are Monday - Friday from 10am until 4pm. We are CLOSED on Saturdays and Sundays. For the latest hours, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. To get your chicken salad fix on the weekends, you can purchase at these grocers.

Is Delivery available?

Delivery is only available for special orders and based on our availability. Our delivery area is within a 10-mile radius of our store, and there is a $20 delivery fee.

What payment is needed for catering?

When you place a catering order for more than 10 people, a 50% deposit is needed at the time of the order. The remaining 50% is due at the time of pick-up.

Where can I find daily specials?

We post our daily specials on Instagram and Facebook.


What is considered catering?

When placing an order for more than 10 people.

Is our World Famous Chicken Salad gluten-free?

Yes it is