Fork & Whisk Cafe and Bakery

20 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037, United States
+1 518-938-1800
$$$ Cafe
(35 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Nestled in the charming town of Chatham, New York, Fork & Whisk Cafe and Bakery is a delightful haven for food lovers and casual diners alike. This cozy cafe emphasizes a menu rich in handcrafted sandwiches, locally sourced ingredients, and a delightful assortment of baked goods, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traversing the area.

The cafe's ambiance is inviting and warm, beckoning guests to settle in and savor their experience. With both indoor and outdoor seating, Fork & Whisk creates a comfortable atmosphere where the community feels connected. The moment you step in, the aromatic mix of coffee brewing and baked treats cooling captures your senses, promising a comforting experience.

For breakfast or lunch, the menu features marvelously executed dishes, including the popular F&W sandwich, with crispy prosciutto, fried egg, provolone, and pesto on ciabatta—an irresistible combination that encapsulates a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Vegetarian diners will delight in the Unchicken Salad, a seasoned tofu creation that proves satisfying and tasty, while the Chicken Salad stands out as a local favorite, vibrant with shredded chicken and dried cranberries.

For those yearning for something light, the Crispy Chickpeas and White Bean and Escarole Soup are perfect choices that burst with flavor, worthy of mention in every conversation about comfort food. Each bite feels thoughtfully crafted, ensuring that every dish tantalizes your taste buds.

Guests at Fork & Whisk rave about the high quality of food and the attention to detail in preparation. Vanessa V. shares her joy in finding the “perfect” F&W sandwich, while Renee Jacobs compliments the cafe’s commitment to minimizing food waste with a diverse, fresh menu. The community ambiance and attentive service enhance each visit, with many patrons returning for the inviting atmosphere and the promise of another delicious meal.

From the moment you walk in, Fork & Whisk assures you that you’re in for a memorable experience. With baked goods that are often too good to pass up—including the “sooooo yummy” molasses cookie described by some regulars—this cafe is not just a place to eat but a delightful culinary journey you won't want to miss.

So if you find yourself within Chatham’s picturesque streets, be sure to stop at Fork & Whisk Cafe and Bakery at 20 Main St. Your taste buds will thank you for it!

From the business
Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Organic dishes
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

35 Reviews
Vanessa V.

25 Aug 2025

Stopped in for breakfast and got the F&W sandwich (crispy prosciutto, fried egg, provolone and pesto on ciabatta) and it was... perfect. A brilliant combination of simple, superb ingredients expertly executed. It's an upscale breakfast sandwich that still hits all the marks for a hangover BEC on a roll. Coffee was great. Service was sweet and efficient. The baked goods are all outstanding; grab one to go before you leave, otherwise you'll regret it. Casual, low-key and quality -- the perfect addition to Main St in Chatham.

Renee Jacobs

19 Aug 2025

No matter where you are in New York, a drive to Chatham is so worth it to visit fork & whisk. The vibe that hits you when you enter is "yep, I'm gonna like this place." The menu is diverse, locally sourced, and made from scratch while minimizing food waste. Today, I enjoyed the FNG, which did not disappoint! I always take a treat to go. Last week was the molasses cookie, which was sooooo yummy. This week is the lemon olive oil cake and lemon blueberry scone. I'll report back, but I know they will also be so good! Seriously, people. Stop in, support local, enjoy amazing food & make a new friend!

Savannah Miceli

28 Jul 2025

I truly can’t say enough good things about this place. I stopped in for the first time today (my mom’s a regular), and I was instantly impressed. I ordered the meatballs with toasted ciabatta and was in absolute heaven. We also tried the white bean and escarole soup and chickpeas—so flavorful and comforting. Every detail feels thoughtful and intentional. P.S. My pictures do not do the food justice, I took stills from the videos I took.

Joan Feder

09 Jul 2025

A wonderful new addition to Main street , Chatham. We came for lunch but breakfast is available all day long. All the food is freshly made and absolutelly delicious.. A comfortable ambiance and extremely welcoming In door and outdoor seating available

Carrie O'Grady

27 Jun 2025

Fork & Whisk is a must when in Chatham! The food is absolutely delicious. I will never not recommend the chicken salad but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The atmosphere is welcoming and beautifully done. The last restaurant that was in this spot was no where near as nice as it is today because the owners did so much work. If you’re in the area and hungry this is the place to go!

Krista Lianne

15 Jun 2025

Wow, this place is by far the best place I have been to. The food is delicious and always fresh. The atmosphere is perfect for every day and the service, well you can not get better anywhere else. So happy I stopped in. Will be back regularly.

Joanne G.

05 Jun 2025

The menu at Fork & Whisk defies definition: Is it a vegetarian bijou? A place where you can get a hearty meal of locally-sourced ingredients combined in new and delicious ways? A dessert and pastry hideout of delights? A curated choice of bottled juices from high quality companies, an excellent cup of coffee from the carafe and tea selection that should satisfy the discerning diner. Yup, it’s all there. Fork & Whisk provides a wonderfully comfortable space for a terrific meal without having to deal with others on laptops or cell phone conversations which disturb. A resounding cheer of “YES” to all of the above. Dana, the chef, rules her domain from a compact kitchen with a gentle, knowledgeable hand at the stove, but make no mistake here—it’s her place and she has worked hard to make it what she believes in her heart of hearts is how customers should be treated when they sit down at one of her tables. The menu items to choose from are written on pages fastened to a clioboard. There are enough clipboards to go around, specials are written on a board behind the counter and no one seems to mind if you’re struggling to decide what to order — the selections make you want to come more than once a week just to eat through the entire menu. And the person who takes your order is knowledgeable about how the food is prepared, can make suggestions if you have dietary requirements, and is more than happy to tell you what’s been added to the menu since you ate there. Don’t expect a long wait for your food once you order at the counter. Dana dishes the dishes quickly and expertly. You will NOT be disappointed. From her window in the kitchen facing the simply (but carefully outfitted) dining room, she watches how the ebb and flow of the day is going, what needs to be done, who to greet and mingle with when the breakfast and lunch rush has settled down. Small restaurant. Excellent ambiance and, most importantly, great food prepared with imagination and heart. Go. You will not be disappointed (except when you find that Fork & Whisk is closed just when you really really need to eat what they’re so good at serving).

Kalena Wheeler

03 Jun 2025

Visiting the area and I'm so happy I stopped in! Everyone was super nice and the food was delicious I got the F&G sandwich! Everything was insanely fresh. Would def come back!

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