Such a comfortable, relaxing & inviting atmosphere. Get a unique toast & lavender latte and sit a spell. Chef David Ruiz has created unimagined dishes for you pleasure that will delight every palette. Just across the street from Robinson Park, so after the market, come have a drink and break bread with a friend. read more

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Highly recommend Curious Toast Cafe! It's located in what looks like a two story house across from The Circus Gallery that she had a vision for. We had a latte, the Milk Toast, the Benji, and the peach iced tea. The ingredients were fresh, cooked to perfection, and fully loaded! If you're in the ABQ area check it out! In addition to great food and drinks it features the work of local artists and the staff is top notch ‍ read more

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Can I give it 10 stars?? Chef Ruiz has done it again with amazingly delicious food. We have been waiting for this place to open for a long time and luckily got here on our way through Albuquerque. We tried 5 toasts and can not pick a favorite. The classic was a perfect mix of sweet and spicy. The fancy face was delicious- note to self: start poaching strawberries. My husband had the Milk Toast and the Dahi and enjoyed both. Lastly we shared the Deb which is lemon ricotta tomato vegan balsamic caviar and basil... YUM read more

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It was alright, location was great, very beautiful presentation with great flavors but way too overpriced for a piece of toast with avocado, some pomegranate seeds and a soft boiled egg (not poached!) it was soft boiled, I was at least expecting it to be a bit bigger for it being $12. Great place but wouldn't visit again. read more

Curious Toast - Benji toast with green chile cheese bread - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The restaurant is a house reconstructed into a restaurant. It has limited seating and they were short staffed. I got the parfait toast which was not to my liking. I got the country bread and it came with yogurt and seasonal fruit. The toast was $10 which was too much in my opinion. Ended up eating one bite and leaving the rest. All in all, great staff but won't be back. read more

Curious Toast - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Checked this place out finally! I ordered the "Deb" which was delicious and loved the "caviar" balsamic (does not contain any seafood) unfortunately $13 was a bit overpriced for one piece of toast. If they added one more slice it would definitely be worth it! Great presentation and taste but left hungry. It was definitely worth the try! read more

oooh i forgot to post my review! it was great! love the old historic building, of wich they let us explore the top floor too. super cute teeny balcony table up there as well. we both really enjoyed our meals. I got the turkey toast, and my companion got the salmon, and we ate in a side room. that was cutely decorated in a kids art contest. and a lovely yarn bombedtenticle sculpture. The place was both delicious, and cozy. Im not often downtown in the AM, but if i am. ill go here again! read more

Toast was really good--country bread. And the interior of this home is a knockout. Good place to have a nice breakfast snack and to chill for a bit. Give it a chance! read more

What a fun place to go, especially with the family! The walls are lined with art by local artists (if you fall in love with one of the pieces, it's impossible to track down the artist though, unfortunately), the couches are comfy, there are games and other fun activities to partake in, and the menu is great for everyone! read more

Super cute place it was very cozy inside! Best toast Ive ever had and the mocha was amazing! Definitely was worth the price, you get what you pay. read more

Curious Toast - Yogurt parfait toast - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Today I visited this establishment for the first time. I went to support a local artist. I walked in to the smell of freshly brewing coffee. All other thoughts left my head. While waiting my turn, my eyes were drawn to their special menu..."Tomato Bisque"! I had to try it. OMG! It was absolutely beautiful. It made me feel GOOD. Since this local business is stepping up to support the local artists in our community, please stop by and see what's being offered. The art will be available for viewing and purchase through the 1st week of February. The pictures are the artist's work. I actually forgot to take pictures of the cafe. read more

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This place is really cool inside. Very unique. The coffee was very good. But we waited an hour for our food. We had drank our coffee and had to get the food to go. They did come out after waiting 30 minutes to let us know it would be another 20 minutes before we would get our food. So we said that was fine. After 20 minutes I followed up and they said it would be another 10-15 minutes or we could get a refund. I was starving so I told them I would take it to go. I will try it again but paying $50 for breakfast and waiting more than an hour is unacceptable. I hope it goes better next time read more

Amazing! 100% recommend. We tried the benjii toast, delicious. This is definitely going to be our new spot. The environment is different however exactly what Albuquerque needs. read more

I had high hopes, but this place is a joke. Aside from the cool atmosphere, we paid $40 for two roasts and two coffees. We waited an hour for toast. an HOUR, for TOAST. When we realized it was going to take a while, we asked for our order to go. 10 minutes later, we were brought our boxes and left. Looked inside one of the boxes to find that my "toast", was just soggy, cold bread with fish on top. They make ruining a simple breakfast an Olympic sport. How do you take an hour to make COLD and WET BREAD. Blows my mind. Don't eat here, plenty of other places downtown. read more

Curious Toast - Cold soggy bread - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We found our new favorite coffee and breaky spot when visiting ABQ. We had the Mustache Mocha and Horchata Mami. The Barista Senida is amazing! Shes was so kind and helpful. She definitely added to the vibes! The classic and french toast were so yummy! Im already craving it again. read more

Probably one of the coolest places I've been to. I had no idea I was walking to this rustic art maze with multiple levels. The staff was very friendly and food was great! read more

This is definitely my favorite breakfast spot in Abq. Been here 4 or 5 times and it is amazing every time. The menu is classy and tasteful with lots of delicious options. The coffee is great. The toast is extraordinary! And the atmosphere is so cool! Lots of great artwork to look at and many unique seating options. Also the building is an historical landmark so that's cool. I love this place and look forward to continuing to frequent here. Great location too! Definitely check it out! read more

This place is awesome! Had the ricotta lemon beets waffles and they were so delicious!

Every toast better than the next. Our favorite was the Benji avocado toast with soft egg and pomegranate seeds (who knew fantastic addition.) We had two of the daily specials "the Ruiz"which was roasted shishito peppers And a southwestern "Oh Benny" with jalapeño hollandaise very nice. Had to have the waffles and the Marvel toast for a not too sweet healthy dessert (who knew you could get this stuffed on toast.) The vibe of this beautiful old home decorated with modern art and casual seating was a joy! five stars read more

My new regular breakfast and coffee spot. This inconspicuous and charming cafe is warm and inviting and pops with color from both local art on walls and vintage furniture. The toast options vary from sweet to savory to simple and delicious and I get something different each time, and am never disappointed. Even when not hungry and I'm a hurry I love to grab a coffee. The little lavender latte, iced, with oat milk is my favorite. I love to chill in the warm interior but also enjoy the awesome shaded patio that makes you feel like a piece of downtown. The bread and coffee both are sourced locally and with the art being from local artist you not only feel like your having a relaxing and delicious meal but you feel like your definitely supporting local. Love how dog friendly they are, they even have a menu item for them. I'm excited for the future of this cafe. read more

Needless to say I was curious about Curious Toast cafe and overall they were a cute breakfast / brunch spot in downtown Albuquerque! I had the special this Saturday morning which was the SOS Benedict - foraged mushroom gravy, a poached egg on top, on gluten free toast, with a side salad. Very savory flavoring & I'm always so thankful when gluten free is available! My boyfriend had the Morning Glory - almond butter, banana, and honey, on wheat toast. I had the Mustache Mocha coffee and my boyfriend had the Cold Brew. Our German Shepherd Dozer enjoyed the Curious Pup - almond butter with blueberries on wheat bread (he had no complaints he literally ate in one bite LOL). All in all everything was tasty but it was pretty pricey for what it was. I loved the atmosphere & unique interior design, they also have a patio to sit outside and enjoy. It was also nice to grab some flowers on the way out!! read more

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Located in a historic building in downtown this eatery is a gem! The Toast Ben hit the spot with perfect hollandaise. Best part though - the staff are amazing, kind, and so talented!! As usual, was so excited to eat it all that I forgot to take a pic ‍ read more

Loved the aesthetic, but a little too pricy for a small portion. But I would recommend experiencing it :)

This place is a hidden treasure! There's lot to be said about the ambiance and overall great service, but to sum it up it's a unique setting with delicious (plant base) options. There is not one thing you can ask more of from this place! read more

The food is amazing. Had the salmon sunrise and a blood orange spritzer. You can also park right next to it.

I had the Bennie special and a mustache mocha. I love the dining room area but the other room with the bunny was a bit subpar. There was no music and all I could hear was the sound of the open/closed sign flashing with the sound of the light turning on and off. The cart of dirty dishes was full and the register had a lot of cards on it. There were also men trying to sell things which I thought was weird that the cashier didn't say anything. Our last visit was better than this one. read more

We came here and got the elote toast, benji toast, the curious bee and little lavender drinks. The drinks and food are good and the service is excellent. My favorite was the elote toast!! I like how the cafe is in a house so you feel like you are visiting someone's home. The decor is quirky. The staff are very friendly and replaced my drink when I dropped it by accident. :). They are new; I hope they do well. read more

I decided to give this place a try on a Saturday morning. Probably not the best choice; I maybe should have tried a different day? Cute place located in a old Victorian on Central. But they need major help with their service. Long lines, very slow ordering process, and large back up in the kitchen make for a long Saturday morning. You should have a long leisurely time slot available if you want to venture breakfast/brunch here. Any specialty drinks are very slow in coming. They definitely need larger cups for self serve water instead of the plastic shot glasses they offer. I'm hearing lots of excuses of a chef and barista not showing up for work. I need to know that the place has gotten their act together before I even think about giving it another chance. Too bad, it looked so promising. I had ordered the Benji and an Americano. I had to finally leave after an hour without getting any part of my order, and I didn't want to have go through what was going to be a long process for a refund. Horrible place!!! Walked over to Java Joes for a much better experience. read more

This place is so cute and chill. I love houses that have been converted to restaurants. Go for a relaxed experience.

Lovely environment and delicious food! The chef really shows his passion in each dish. And the coffee ::chefs kiss:: read more

Curious Toast - Dining area - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sooo wanted to love this place - but their idea of toast is a very thick slice of bread - so thick that it is a lot of dry doughy nothingness in middle . Stylish presentation of recipes and toppings - But the three of us had same reaction. I wonder - if I could ask for 2 thinner slices of bread to get more sorely needed toastiness - and they could be stacked? Lots of avocado on chosen version - but very little mayo - could not discern butter - so even the toppings a bit on austere and dry side. Such potential.... read more

It is very good the toast is amazing and I totally recommend it. The service is always good and the people are vert nice 100/10

This place is very cute however there was a few things that I still can be a little better it's very hot in there each room is separate I feel that they should put a ceiling fan in each room it's very uncomfortable eating in the heat as well as prices are fair a little on the high end so when your foods ready you have to get up and go pick it up I feel that they should have somebody bring your food to you it's a small little house that I don't see why they got a scream your name across and you have to get up and go get your food other than that the place is adorable cute I know you guys are just getting up and running so just food for thought to make you guys a better business for the future read more

Incredible. I had the mushroom toast, and the best coffee I've tried in ABQ. Simple, quality ingredients shine, supported by subtle accents.

Awesome food, light and delicious toast. The ideas for the toast are crazy good. The dining area is also pretty curious . Overall a definite place to eat at. read more

Such a lovely place! I got the lemon ricotta toast and it was AMAZING--the whole wheat toast was flavorful, soft inside and perfectly toasted on the outside, the lemon ricotta was delicious, the balsamic drops were so cool and added a great flavor, and the cherry tomatoes were fresh. I love the setup of the house with lots of artwork and great furniture. Such a cool place! read more

Such a gem! The location is amazing, with a shady front patio. The inside is decorated with vintage furniture (which I LOVE) and beautiful art installations. The staff is friendly and inviting. The food is amazing! I haven't had anything I didn't love. Highly recommend! read more