Chef's Hat Cafe

Fantastic breakfast and dinner at the Chefs Hat. Brekkie stunned us with decent coffee and great choices so we returned for dinner. We chose the prawn filled with crab, the ahi tuna salad and the roast beef and mushrooms. Even made it to desert - a Good Life cake. Highly recommend.

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful breakfast at The Chef's Hat, a hidden gem in town that left me truly impressed. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted by the warm and inviting ambiance, which set the tone for a memorable dining experience.

One of the highlights of my visit was the exceptional service provided by our lovely waitress, Emily. Her genuine smile and attentive nature made me feel like a valued guest throughout my entire meal. Emily's knowledge of the menu was commendable, as she effortlessly guided me through the various breakfast options, providing insightful recommendations and answering all my questions with enthusiasm.

As for the food itself, The Chef's Hat certainly lives up to its name. The menu boasted a delectable assortment of breakfast dishes, each prepared with remarkable skill and attention to detail. I opted for their French toast, and it was a true masterpiece.

The cozy and elegant atmosphere of the restaurant, combined with Emily's attentive service and the exceptional culinary offerings, created a breakfast experience that exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and passion for their craft showcased by the talented chefs at The Chef's Hat is truly commendable.

I wholeheartedly recommend visiting The Chef's Hat for breakfast, and I highly suggest asking for Emily as your waitress. Her genuine warmth and dedication to ensuring a memorable dining experience will make your visit all the more special. Prepare yourself for a morning of culinary bliss, where every bite and every interaction leaves you with a smile on your face.

The Chef's Hat, with Emily as your guide, is undoubtedly a breakfast haven worth visiting time and time again.

Good breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Their chicken salad sandwich and smoked turkey sandwich are really good. The sampler appetizer is good too. Did not like the dry demi roll on the Big Ben, ruins the sandwich

I stumbled across this restaurant by accident, but my dinner was so fantastic that I believe it may have been “divinely inspired.” The wait staff was warm and welcoming. I had the “crab stuffed shrimp and boursin cheese stuffed peppadew” for an appetizer. To say it was divine would be an understatement. It was one of those rare and delightful seafood dishes where you could both appreciate the texture, and savor each unique taste and zest that went into this dish within moments. The peppadew served as a wonderfully bold and robust contrast to the perfectly stuffed shrimp.

And then came the “vegetable alfredo.” What sold me on ordering this dish was the variety of three different mushrooms included (shiitake, crimini, and oyster). My goodness, they contributed to the robust, slightly earthy (in the best possible way), and subtly creamy taste and texture. To put it simply- it was everything I always wanted in an American-style Alfredo, but never experienced.

To conclude: this is a James Beard award caliber restaurant. The dishes are both visually and tastefully sensational. My idea of heaven is eating here again and again for all eternity.

Came in when it wasn't busy. The outside was gorgeous with flowers and a greatly detailed patio, and the inside was clean. Food was delicious as well for all four of us, and our server was amazing!

This place is the best. The quality of food, service, and atmosphere are exactly what we needed for an extended weekend vacation. We ate here for dinner and then breakfast the next day and both times were delicious. Try the pumpkin pear soup, any breakfast, the house margarita, and the New Orleans pasta. Oh, it's also right on the water, perfect for a gorgeous sunset.

This was a fantastic stop for breakfast. They were able to seat our group of seven quickly and the food was out before we knew it. The chef's Scrambles were delicious...I recommend the rosemary toast. Natalee had a strawberry smoothie that was light and amazing! We will certainly be back!

Such a cozy spot with excellent food. We came in for breakfast, great selection, great Gluten free French road

This is my FAVORITE place to eat in all of Door County! We've been visiting Door County for the past 5 summers and this is always a must-stop for us for breakfast. Last year we went two days in a row because it's just that good! Highly recommend the avocado toast, fresh over-easy eggs, and breakfast potatoes. Also LOVE their specialty coffee drinks. Can't wait to visit again this summer :)

Great find! Recommended by a local owner. We all had selections from the Chef’s specials. Food and service were excellent. Rate 9 of 10. Outdoor seating at sunset was nice. Tiramisu was excellent. Excellent Brandy old-fashioned too.

Amazing all around - we loved the bruschetta, pear gorgonzola salad, and the vegetable alfredo the most! The short ribs were very nice, too. Ended the dinner with amazing tiramisu. Our waitress was so kind, upbeat, and helpful and we noticed the other servers were, too. Definitely recommended!!

Nice cozy breakfast place! The apple cinnamon scones were the best I have ever had. They weren't hard like a brick like most scones. They were crumbly and nice and creamy tasting. Waffles were delicious--bacon was perfect.

Delicious food and the setting is so cute! Our server was hilarious and was very helpful with recommending items from the menu. When you visit you have to try one of the Naniamo bars off of the dessert menu, they're amazing!

Breakfast was delicious!! All of the staff was very friendly and attentive! The patio was dog friendly and they brought out ice water for our dog. Food was great!

I would not hesitste a bit in saying that this is most def amazing restaurant in door county.
We stopped on our way back from northport to green bay.
Good food, fall weather with angry lake michigan views , what else you want!
Such amazing and warm people.

Good food with quick service as well
Tried spinach quesidilla and veggie pasta with tomato basil soup.
Def def its a must try
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Great lake side restaurant. The service was great. Super friendly staff. Go before sunset, then head out to the lake front.

I've been here a few times and every time is better than the last. The service is always friendly, the building is always clean and the food is ALWAYS delicious! Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner, they're open year round and a must stop when visiting door county!

Amazing food and service. The portions were plentiful to feed your hungry appetite and most of all, tasty and delicious. Get the appetizer sampler. You won't regret it!! So delicious, we ordered another one for dessert!!

So, so, so good! From the host, to server, and kitchen, everyone was friendly and hospitable. The food- AMAZING! I had the breakfast bowl (and I want it everyday from now on) and my hubby had the ham and cheese scramble. His was good, too! Def recommend.

Tuck away ever so slightly from busy Route 42 in Ephram, it is easy to drive by this place without ever noticing. But for anyone walking around the town, this is a pleasant surprise. I couldn’t decide among fabulous list of appetizers but they offered a sampler. Everything on the plate from crab stuffed shrimp to spinach & artichoke Parmesan dip was excellent. But exceptional as main items were, the real winner was Boursin cheese stuffed peppadews. The dish was perfectly paired with Door County Brewery’s cherry wheat beer.

It is a great place for lunch in the outdoor patio overlooking busy street and the water. Highly recommended.