WOW! And they do "TOAST" like no one else. A dozen, or so, different and very creative brunch and lunch toasts. All the way from a delightful mushroom creation to a chefs special smoked salmon . . . and everything in between. I was delighted with my choice and actually thought I might take some of it home for later. Not a chance! I savored every last bite. And then there's the historic house this "Curious Tost" gem is located in. Multiple rooms are decorated in "wait . . . What is that? My Mom used to have one of those" and "that's so clever" decorating and art by local artists. Endless eye candy. I didn't know where to look next. There are multiple intimate rooms so you are not squeezed in with other lunching folks. There are several rooms that would make great small group meeting rooms. Only problem is can see is keeping your focus on the meeting . . . and not lunch and art. I LOVE EVERYTHING about Curious Toast. read more

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Good things: Vodka Seltzers, and lattes were super good. Food was good, possibly something you can make at home but if you want to buy it, it came out to $80 for three people getting this plate for us (but presentation was nice.) The place itself had nice art and was a good aesthetic and very big. Bad things: service meaning, they don't attend to you, you have to look for your own seating, took "45 minutes" to get the food although it took a hour and a half after being in a very long line to order. Also having to get back in that line if you need anything else or want to order more. Even when you are missing something on plate it took another few minutes to get I ordered avocado on the side and they forgot twice to get me that side, and when did it was a small portion that I had paid for and my food got cold. Silver ware was dirty, had to ask for plastic silverware. Also they ran out of some stuff by the time we were able to order. Me and my group of 6 people, were not really satisfied; and we aren't from Albuquerque so if you're a tourist I wouldn't recommend here unless you have a lot of time! & want actual good service. read more

Curious Toast - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

On my way from a doctor appointment I realized I had a Yelp event - and proceeded to go to the wrong location!! What a happy accident!!! We stopped by this amazing little location (jokes here) in a gorgeous historical home!! It is amazing to walk in and see the eclectic decor and art!! Even though I was at the wrong location the ow er was very kind and told me where to go. She was telling me about the location and how there are plenty of spaces to sit, enjoy a drink or food and have a hang! The service was quick and super friendly group! I had the BLT - amazing!! Did not expect the nice big thick pieces of sourdough but the best surprise was the green chile!! I may never have a BLT any other way! Absolute gem of a spot! Can't wait to head back!! read more

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Curious Toast Cafe is an absolute gem! The food was phenomenal, we had the green chile biscuits & gravy, Hawaiian French toast, and Benji toast, and EVERYTHING was delicious and exceeded our expectations. The service was just as amazing! Everyone was so sweet, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel at home. And the atmosphere?! So much personality, warmth, colorful art, and fun little hidden rooms to discover and sit in. It's one of those places that feels special the second you walk in. Amazing food, incredible service, and such a fun, unique vibe for breakfast. We loved everything about it and can't wait to come back read more

Curious Toast - Green Chile Bicuits & Gravy - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I stumbled upon this gem. Maybe I should call it an oasis. Previously a private house turned into the most exciting, in a calm manner, plan to visit and stay for a while. Visit the upstairs and downstairs for eclectic collections of art. The staff asked if it was my first time there and then showed me the variety of choices of food and beverages. The mixture of furniture as well as the art on the walls, ceilings and nooks, took me way back. If it's any indication of their stance on diversity...and you're into it, you must check them out. I met the owner Victoria. You must also. read more

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Definitely recommend a stop at Curious Walk up ordering, self service coffee and water But warm dining areas throughout the building Definitely a local favorite Parking is decent East side of building read more

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My first visit to this establishment was May 18, 2026. My sister and her husband invited me to join them for breakfast and conversation. It's a truly cozy atmosphere. An old house that's been converted into Restaurant space. Very comfortable seating areas, fun decorations. A nice menu with many good choices. I ended up going with biscuits and gravy. The gravy had of course, green chili, since we're here in New Mexico! A good rendition of this workhorse breakfast meal. My sis ordered waffles with fruit and it looked delicious. It came with a cinnamon butter. There is plenty of good parking prices are excellent. read more

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This building and atmosphere is one of the coolest restaurants in ABQ, I like how funky the atmosphere is and all the different vibes in one space. The service was really good as well considering they were super busy. Both savory and sweet dish were very good, simple yet fun concepts. read more

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Curious toast looked so good so I decided to stop in. What a cute place with quirky decor! I decided on the salmon sunrise on sourdough and it was so good. You get a choice of a side and I decided on the fruit and it was delicious! I left feeling satisfied. The service was great! Wish I could've tried more of their toasts! read more

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You want a quirky ambiance? This place has it in SPADES. Curious toast has some delicious sour dough toast options (get the Disco Elvis!), but they also have excellent coffee selections and some rather tasty looking waffles. The decor is adorable and eclectic, and there is plenty of seating tucked away in small alcoves to hang with friends and other folks. + the Raspberry Oatmilk Matcha was incredible! Quick and kind service too! This is a fun place to take your out of state friends who are down for a casual and fun brunch. read more

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Curious toast is a very cute and solid spot in downtown ABQ. The restaurant is located in a historic house and they rent the rooms to local artists to display/sell their art. I would recommend checking out the rooms then ordering food and drinks on the first floor. They have both coffee/tea and cocktails. My avocado toast this trip was okay- I think that the avocados had seen better days. My sister seemed to really enjoy the salmon toast. My latte was overly sweet (maybe a fluke- I hadn't experienced this previous visits). At this restaurant you order inside and take a number then they will bring you your food/drinks. They have outdoor seating and seating in the house. They offer parking behind the house and there is also street parking in the area. The Benji toast was $15 and the salmon toast was $17. Chai latte -$6 and lavender latte-$6.50. And if you use alternative milk (I like oat milk ) they charge an extra $0.80. Overall I have enjoyed my experiences at this establishment- I will be back and I recommend that you check it out. read more

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I've ordered food to go from here a few times now and it has been super delicious. I've tried the Burque Melt (Two Eggs Over-Easy . Caramelized Onions . Bacon . Shredded Cheddar . Side of Chopped Green Chile . Your Choice of Toast . Your Choice of Side) Hawaiian French Toast (Hawaiian Sweet Rolls . Coconut Batter . Bacon Slices . Seared Pineapple . Red Chile Syrup . Toasted Coconut Flakes . Coconut Whipped Cream) Benji toast (Avocado Mash . A Poached Egg . Feta Cheese . Pomegranate Seeds . Avocado Fan . Smoked Sea Salt . Microgreens . Your Choice of Toast . Your Choice of Side) Coffee Cushion (Hawaiian Sweet Rolls . Espresso Batter . Cinnamon Espresso Whipped Cream . Red Chile- Syrup . Fresh Berries . Powdered Sugar . Side of House Jam), and a Chai Latte. Everything has been generous portions, bursting with flavor, and fresh ingredients. Any requests or modifications have been accommodated. Great brunch spot! read more

I ordered The Benji Toast "Avacado Toast" with fresh fruit for 16 bucks. Single piece of Toast and not a whole lot of Avocado. The building is historic and has some charm. The staff are friendly. Overall the Avocado Toast was good, but had ZERO seasoning and there was no Salt or Pepper on the table. Curious Toast is a Hipsters paradise overall I'd say they are good not great and today the Pinnaple was k King. read more

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Join us as we review Curious Toast Cafe on Central and 8th. We were pleasantly surprised. Great food, efficient yet non-obtrusive service, and a delightful setting in an old building that I remember was the office of one of our state's power brokers. This is really a great place and worth your trip to downtown. Plenty of street and alley parking. Highly recommended. Just click on the following YouTube video link to see what we ate and listen to Mike give directions that may (or may not) get you here. https://youtu.be/_JySFA8xCJs?si=Dkf2juDeVp2y8BpaJoin u read more

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If Tinkertown had a restaurant, this is what it would look like. You will always find something you didn't notice before. I love the whole vibe of the place and the folks who worked there were very nice. The potatoes could be cut smaller and seasoned more (I liked the crispy bits a lot!) and the ice tea and mint tea could have used more flavor. The main course made up for it! I ordered their salmon lox toast on sourdough and it was incredible!! And my friend ordered their caprese toast and loved it too. read more

This place is really fun and unique. They have all different fancy toasts of savory and sweet varieties, ones with calabacitas, red chile, pineapple sauce, and other tasty creations. They do a really good job of flavor combinations. They can also do gluten free toast which is also good. I enjoy the presentation on wooden boards. It is also a coffee shop with good drinks and flavor options. The setting of the place itself is really unique, quaint, fun, and artsy. It's in a multi-story old house or boarding house. There are a wide variety of tables and chairs in various rooms. It's fun to go exploring all the different rooms and levels. You can eat anywhere you'd like, including on an outdoor balcony overlooking downtown, or at a big outdoor patio. There is local art on the walls of all the rooms. read more

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Really neat place in the middle of a busy area but it's a house. Reminds me of places in the east coast. Food is very decent. Ambiance is unique. Prices are on the high side. read more

Come for the great food and stay for the rich ambiance at this incredible downtown breakfast and brunch destination. read more

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Loved this place. Great decor, friendly staff, and it looks like we are revitalizing the neighborhood one business at a time. Food was delicious, I had the Burque Melt and my wife and son had avocado toast. Highly recommend you all check this place read more

Everything at this place is amazing. The food was delicious and they are friendly to allergies and gluten free.

Excellent food, friendly service, healthy and vegetarian options, awesome funky ambiance in an old house with several rooms to dine in the midst of vintage and unique art. If I lived here I would have breakfast here often. Keep on doing what you do!! Highly recommend! read more

Eclectic restaurant with a lot of funky seating options. You order at the counter and find a seat of choice. Metered parking right in front but also residential parking around the area Burque melt - 3/5, flavors were basic bfast foods and didn't wow as a super toast Chai latte - 5/5, perfect flavor Steak caprese - 4.5/5, solid sandwich, steak could have been a little flavorful to wow read more

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Amazing ambiance. Reminds me of Meow Wolf. Food and coffee were excellent. Service is top notch. read more

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Quirky atmosphere in a cute way, it was a nice girls brunch location for coffee snacks and gossip. Coffee was good and will definitely be back. Service is order at counter and order gets delivered to table that was fine. read more

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We were picking up bagels today and decided to stop at Curious Toast for breakfast while we were near downtown. We easily found street parking and later discovered their parking lot behind the building. Curious Toast is located in a historic old house right on Central and has some pretty eclectic decor; you can walk around and look in all the different rooms while waiting for your order. We both enjoyed our meals. I had the Benji toast (mashed avocado, poached egg, crumbled feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, smoked sea salt, microgreens, and sliced avocado) on locally baked herbed sourdough. This was a delicious combination; the nicely seasoned avocado blended with the sweet-tart pomegranate seeds and the salty, tangy feta, plus the hint of smokiness from the sea salt was fantastic. You choose papas or a fruit cup for your side, so I went with the fresh fruit cup, a nice contrast to the toast. I had an iced Americano (beans from The Brew over on Gold) which was also delicious. My husband had the banana brule waffle, a Belgian waffle topped with caramelized bananas and candied walnuts, plus a heap of cinnamon whipped cream on the side. A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and a side of maple syrup completed the plate. This was very tasty, but he thought that for the price he paid some bacon or sausage should have been included. Delightful food in a delightful setting - who could ask for more? read more

In town for a memorial service, this little gem was located in the office building diagonally across the street from our hotel. What a find!!! I had biscuits and green chile gravy with over easy eggs and potatoes and everything was so flavorful! My son had churro french toast and loved it too. We brought people back the next day and they had nothing but rave reviews too. The gentleman behind the counter was great with suggestions and accommodations. Food came out fairly quickly especially for the outstanding quality. Yes, it has a price tag, however, the few extra dollars were completely worth it! read more

Curious Toast - Churro French Toast - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Super Fun and tasty breakfast sandwich. Great atmosphere. Look forward to doing it again.

I had been wanting to try this place for awhile. The location is convenient and has side parking at no cost. The place had lots of character and charm. Lots to see and look at, tons of seats of all varieties and the menu was large. I ordered a chai with almond milk and toasted marshmallow flavoring and the elote toast. Everything was delicious. I was served quickly and servers were super nice and helpful. I would say it's a little pricey $20 for a toast and tea but I enjoyed it. read more

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Cute older home that has been renovated into a restaurant. Line was long, so initially I worried we wouldn't be able to find a place to sit. Ordered up front. Cute decor throughout. Unique for sure. Food was delicious. I got the salmon sunrise. The capers were a smidge salty for my taste and they took a little away from it but not enough for me to not eat to my heart's content and share with my husband. The potatoes were done perfectly. Hot chocolate came out first (of course I had to get whipped cream, which is extra). So many choices for drinks and food. We will definitely be back so I can try other offerings. read more

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Not for people who are easily overstimulated. There is a LOT going on. Be ready to order when you walk in the door; not first-time guest friendly. Seating is all over the place, literally. No options for high chairs or booster seats and we had a toddler. Menu isn't detailed enough; cute drink names but no explanation for what's in the drinks to help you choose. If you order at the counter, you can ask. If you are not a repeat customer and need more time, you can find a table first and look over the menu but there's no staff available to answer questions. You have to go back and stand in the ordering line, which may be on a different floor from the table you sat at. Pay and tip before you've been served anything at all or even seated. We sat ourselves and ended up with an issue with our drinks but we'd already tipped in advance. The food was not good. It was pretty but bland. No salt or pepper on the table to even help the eggs. Scrambled eggs were folded and not scrambled. Smoked salmon was freezing cold. Banana bread French toast wasn't French toast at all. It was grilled banana bread. Even our baby wouldn't eat the food so we tried to give her fruit, which she loves. The strawberries were unripe and hard so she wouldn't even eat those. She spat out the bacon and the eggs. All foods she eats regularly at home. We didn't get the drinks we ordered and paid for. After eating, the line was super long to even ask about them. We caught a passing waitress and asked. A different waitress (the one who served our food happened to be walking by and joined in the conversation. We said we didn't get our drinks. The one who served us said oh, she's still making them (pointing to the other waitress). That one said oh, I delivered them to this other table with your number on it. We'd eaten on a whole different floor. The number had been taken when the food was dropped off and then reused for a different customer. So our lattes were just sitting unattended in a place where people and dogs are everywhere. Yes, they allow dogs inside. There was a fly and no air circulation in the basement room we ate in. All the staff was super nice but you couldn't pay me go go back here. We spent a lot of money in today's economy and didn't enjoy any of our food or the experience. This place is for a specific customer base. read more

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The only thing curious is the food prices for pre-cooked bacon, biscuits, potatoes, and gravy! Not sure why pre-made food should have a gourmet price. No recommendations here. read more

I love historical buildings especially when they are repurposed creatively like into a coffee shop! The Curious Toast what a fun name, but that's just the beginning. From the moment I walked in I loved everything about it. I was greeted immediately and with a warm smile. And encouraged to look around while I waited for my order. This place is like no other with its quirky and eclectic art. I chose one of the cozy smaller rooms towards the entrance and I could easily see myself sipping on coffee while working on my laptop or catching up with friends over lattes. For lunch I had the Cubano with smoked pork which I love anything smoked. The sandwich was perfectly balanced with tangy flavors of their housemade mustard layered between two triangular cut baguettes, and let's not forget the melted cheese holding it together. It's a staple! The side of potatoes were also tasty with a crunchy outside and soft inside. From the food, to the service, to the ambience, I absolutely loved it! On a last note I also appreciated the convenience of having their own parking lot. read more

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If a key to happiness is finding new, unique and cool places to eat, I am overjoyed. I had gone by this establishment many times I thought the name curious toast a little unusual and wasn't quite sure what it was. I was taking my noon walk on my lunch break downtown Albuquerque and I thought I'm gonna go check it out. Really glad that I did. This is a historic old home. That's been converted into multi space that downstairs is a restaurant, coffee and espresso joint. I attach some pictures so you get an idea of the decor. It's really unusual and wonderfully kinky cool. I ordered the Curious Cubano sandwich with papas. Really tasty with a couple of different kinds of ham with cheese melted with a really good mustard in there on a excellent bun. The potatoes were seasoned perfectly and had a nice little crisp on them. I will indeed be coming back. read more

This place was so cool. The atmosphere is super interesting and the food was delicious. 10/10 recommend.

Cool restaurant in an historic old house in downtown. Every room is decorated with great art and furniture. It feels like you're in someone's home rather than a restaurant. The menu is basically toast served with different toppings as the name suggests. I had the Salmon Sunrise which was sliced salmon with cream cheese and avocado on sourdough bread. I also chose a side of fresh fruit. It was very good. You order at a counter and the staff will bring the food to your table. The service was very good too. read more

Curious Toast - Salmon Sunrise - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Today I stumbled upon the COOLEST coffee/breakfast shop. It's inside an old house that's on the historical register. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Pearce_House They've renovated and filled it with thrift store finds and local art. Its three stories plus basement. And when I ordered the coffee, the barrista says feel free to wander, we are blessed to be in this space and love sharing it. No rooms are off limits. Every single room has some type of chairs and/or table where you can sit and have breakfast or read or just hang out. Bonus, the coffee was outstanding!! read more

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Sadly, we were not impressed with this restaurant. The toast were mediocre at best. The bread was tough to eat, very crunchy outsides and couldn't really cut it into smaller pieces. Flavor was not great. Service took a bit and my drink was even delivered to another table. The drink was supposed to be black tea but was more yellow in color with no tea flavor at all. Was not brewed correctly. Positive is that ambience is eclectic and interesting. But we won't be going back . read more

Loved the house and eclectic decor! Service was fast. The food was delicious! Will definitely be back.

Breakfast time and need someplace other than our usuals. Which brings us here. Historic building and a little out of the usual craziness further east. Parking lot next to the building and metered parking on Central. We enter a repurposed house and into an eclectic world. Nothing matches - tables, chair , utensils, right down to the coffee cups. A hodgepodge. It's not your well laid out store where everything's the same, booths or tables are symmetrically aligned. It's part of the charm. But if that doesn't get it the food will. I ordered the Hawaiian French Toast it comes with bacon, whipped cream, pineapple & bacon. no syrup needed. Delicious and in typical NM style - plenty on the plate. The Mrs got the Salmon Sunrise. Choice of bread, topped with cream cheese, thin sliced salmon, avocado, capers and pickled onions. Potatoes on the side. Equally delicious, well seasoned and more than enough to eat. An excellent choice for breakfast. Assuredly different and a lot more than just avocado toast. read more

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The food was delicious, fresh and creative. The coffee was wonderful. And we loved the vibe. It was a great place to relax - like having a meal in a friends home. The staff were all lovely. read more