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I recently had dinner at Slate Street with a Meetup group of 12 people. We were seated together up in the loft. It was a fabulous experience with excellent service, great food, and a very nice ambience.
Wow. Calling Slate Street a "cafe" is a major understatement. We had dinner there last night in the beautiful ambience of the relaxing atmosphere. We started off with bruschetta which is one of my top five favorite appetizers. I'm not sure what the combination of toppings were but it was amazing in itself. So many flavors came together to make it a gotta-have-again menu item. My husband had the Brown Bag Fish-n-Chips, which had salmon as the fish and was amazing. He said it was the best fish and chips he's ever had. I ordered a Fresh Mushroom Pasta in a creamy wine sauce. Again, the flavors came together to somehow enhance the subtle flavor of the mushrooms without overwhelming it. I savored that dish for about a half an hour, making sure not to miss a drop. I didn't get the name of our server but she was attentive without hovering. She beamed when I expressed our delight in the entire experience, and said she would pass my comments on to the chef. We only live about a half mile away, so I'm sure this will be a regular go-to in the future.
Inside of business clean and welcoming. Noise level is never loud. Food is always food. My favorite dish is the egg sandwich mainly because of the taste and quality of the bread used. Server came by often. Prices are fair. I came during lunch hour and it was steady but not busy.
Never quite a reason for me to drive downtown on its own, but I'll sometimes meet people at Slate Street Cafe for lunch if we need a solid and fast place in the area. The food is reliably good - not great. Good ingredients and tasty: you aren't going to be unhappy but the chow somehow never ever hits the "I can't wait to come back!" level for me. Part of that might be that portions are not particularly large - yet the prices are reliably at the warm end of things. Service is reliably good - although not warm. The room is attractive - but stacks of patio chairs stored in the hallway don't bring an upscale vibe. The owner knows her wine - this is a solid place for that. For me Slate Street teeters between "Okay" and "Good" . . . let's go with "good" in this review.
Delicious plates and portions....brunch and lunch menu is the best, can't wait to enjoy the dinner menu offered!!
Found this little place for a late breakfast after a walk through the rail yards with a friend. I ordered a grilled cheese with apricot chutney with no onions. Unfortunately the chutney had onions and I had to send it back. They were very kind about. Had just a grilled cheese on sourdough. It was good. I'll come back and try something different. It's super cute, loved the colors and the staff was super friendly. They have the shew fly fans which I appreciate. Nice indoor and outdoor seating.
This restaurant was recommended by a local friend. I ordered banana bread as an appetizer, which I do not have a photo of. there was one slice which was cut in half and it had been warmed up. Very tasty. We (party of 5) all had a bite to share. For breakfast, I ordered the veggie omelet with cheesy hashbrowns. I asked for light cheese and they got it right. I was pretty excited about the large amount of veggies in my omelet. I enjoyed my breakfast. My partner ordered the basic breakfast, and he enjoyed the meal but thought more hashbrowns could have been provided. a Friend ordered scrambled eggs with ham and hashbrowns and she enjoyed her meal. Service was good, but it did take awhile for the food to come out. That may be due to the fact that we were there right when they opened along with 5-7 other tables so it could have been that everyone ordered at the same time. The inside was spacious, with lots of natural light, and nice and clean. There is a covered patio on the side of the restaurant. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would go back.
Outstanding customer service, great environment and overall good experience however, the food was just okay for me. I had an omelette and it was good, don't get me wrong. It was just nothing to brag about or to make me want to come back and try something new on the menu. I don't like being super critical if I haven't tried at least three things on the menu so I'm not saying it's bad by any means, I just didn't have anything that was outstanding or exceptional with the meal, I still gave four stars for the incredible staff and overall dining experience.
My son suggested we visit Slate Street Cafe, because he'd had great meals there in the past. We must have visited on an off day. They were busy and had already run out of a number of items on the menu. I ordered an egg sandwich with avocado---and part of the avocado was gloppy and brown. I removed the yucky parts and the rest of the sandwich was tasty. The egg sandwich came with hash browns, which were extremely salty. My son ordered the steak and eggs, and the steak was encrusted in so much salt it was almost inedible as served; he had to scrape off the salt layer to eat it. The staff seemed rushed and inattentive. The sandwich was about $16 and the steak and eggs $22. The prices could have been justified had the quality been there, but honestly, the quality just wasn't there. It was a disappointing experience.
What, a carnivore eating a zucchini-black bean burger!? Wife and I rarely needed much of a lunch after the AYCE breakfast buffets at the Hilton downtown Albuquerque. Came here after getting up at 4am for the Balloon Fiesta. Located in a residential area, just beyond blocks of law offices in downtown Albuquerque. Would not have found it unless looking for it. Large cathedral ceilings, two level restaurant, which included a loft. Bright, with large windows, airy and clean. My $15 veggie burger patty was made of zucchini and black beans. Flavor came with spread of cheddar, delicious corn relish, avocado, and green chile mayo. Had to eat it with a fork and knife, as the patty fell apart in my hands, a common drawback of veggie burgers. Tasty enough to satisfy a carnivore. French fries on the side, which would have tasted better unsalted, but firm and on the thin side, and flavorful. Wife had the $8 green chile stew with chicken and tortilla chip strips. Meal tasted just the way she fondly remembered after living 18 years in Santa Fe. Not often I write about burgers, let alone veggie burgers, probably the first this decade.
Yum yum!!! Very friendly staff, the breakfast sandwich was really good. The bacon was crispy, the bread was nicely toasted, and the egg was cooked great. They make great mimosas and have delicious food. I love this cute place and the comfort it gives. read more
18 days ago
I recently had dinner at Slate Street with a Meetup group of 12 people. We were seated together up in the loft. It was a fabulous experience with excellent service, great food, and a very nice ambience. read more
1 month ago
Wow. Calling Slate Street a "cafe" is a major understatement. We had dinner there last night in the beautiful ambience of the relaxing atmosphere. We started off with bruschetta which is one of my top five favorite appetizers. I'm not sure what the combination of toppings were but it was amazing in itself. So many flavors came together to make it a gotta-have-again menu item. My husband had the Brown Bag Fish-n-Chips, which had salmon as the fish and was amazing. He said it was the best fish and chips he's ever had. I ordered a Fresh Mushroom Pasta in a creamy wine sauce. Again, the flavors came together to somehow enhance the subtle flavor of the mushrooms without overwhelming it. I savored that dish for about a half an hour, making sure not to miss a drop. I didn't get the name of our server but she was attentive without hovering. She beamed when I expressed our delight in the entire experience, and said she would pass my comments on to the chef. We only live about a half mile away, so I'm sure this will be a regular go-to in the future. read more
Inside of business clean and welcoming. Noise level is never loud. Food is always food. My favorite dish is the egg sandwich mainly because of the taste and quality of the bread used. Server came by often. Prices are fair. I came during lunch hour and it was steady but not busy. read more
16 days ago
Never quite a reason for me to drive downtown on its own, but I'll sometimes meet people at Slate Street Cafe for lunch if we need a solid and fast place in the area. The food is reliably good - not great. Good ingredients and tasty: you aren't going to be unhappy but the chow somehow never ever hits the "I can't wait to come back!" level for me. Part of that might be that portions are not particularly large - yet the prices are reliably at the warm end of things. Service is reliably good - although not warm. The room is attractive - but stacks of patio chairs stored in the hallway don't bring an upscale vibe. The owner knows her wine - this is a solid place for that. For me Slate Street teeters between "Okay" and "Good" . . . let's go with "good" in this review. read more
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Delicious plates and portions....brunch and lunch menu is the best, can't wait to enjoy the dinner menu offered!! read more
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Found this little place for a late breakfast after a walk through the rail yards with a friend. I ordered a grilled cheese with apricot chutney with no onions. Unfortunately the chutney had onions and I had to send it back. They were very kind about. Had just a grilled cheese on sourdough. It was good. I'll come back and try something different. It's super cute, loved the colors and the staff was super friendly. They have the shew fly fans which I appreciate. Nice indoor and outdoor seating. read more
This restaurant was recommended by a local friend. I ordered banana bread as an appetizer, which I do not have a photo of. there was one slice which was cut in half and it had been warmed up. Very tasty. We (party of 5) all had a bite to share. For breakfast, I ordered the veggie omelet with cheesy hashbrowns. I asked for light cheese and they got it right. I was pretty excited about the large amount of veggies in my omelet. I enjoyed my breakfast. My partner ordered the basic breakfast, and he enjoyed the meal but thought more hashbrowns could have been provided. a Friend ordered scrambled eggs with ham and hashbrowns and she enjoyed her meal. Service was good, but it did take awhile for the food to come out. That may be due to the fact that we were there right when they opened along with 5-7 other tables so it could have been that everyone ordered at the same time. The inside was spacious, with lots of natural light, and nice and clean. There is a covered patio on the side of the restaurant. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would go back. read more
2 years ago
Outstanding customer service, great environment and overall good experience however, the food was just okay for me. I had an omelette and it was good, don't get me wrong. It was just nothing to brag about or to make me want to come back and try something new on the menu. I don't like being super critical if I haven't tried at least three things on the menu so I'm not saying it's bad by any means, I just didn't have anything that was outstanding or exceptional with the meal, I still gave four stars for the incredible staff and overall dining experience. read more
6 months ago
My son suggested we visit Slate Street Cafe, because he'd had great meals there in the past. We must have visited on an off day. They were busy and had already run out of a number of items on the menu. I ordered an egg sandwich with avocado---and part of the avocado was gloppy and brown. I removed the yucky parts and the rest of the sandwich was tasty. The egg sandwich came with hash browns, which were extremely salty. My son ordered the steak and eggs, and the steak was encrusted in so much salt it was almost inedible as served; he had to scrape off the salt layer to eat it. The staff seemed rushed and inattentive. The sandwich was about $16 and the steak and eggs $22. The prices could have been justified had the quality been there, but honestly, the quality just wasn't there. It was a disappointing experience. read more
What, a carnivore eating a zucchini-black bean burger!? Wife and I rarely needed much of a lunch after the AYCE breakfast buffets at the Hilton downtown Albuquerque. Came here after getting up at 4am for the Balloon Fiesta. Located in a residential area, just beyond blocks of law offices in downtown Albuquerque. Would not have found it unless looking for it. Large cathedral ceilings, two level restaurant, which included a loft. Bright, with large windows, airy and clean. My $15 veggie burger patty was made of zucchini and black beans. Flavor came with spread of cheddar, delicious corn relish, avocado, and green chile mayo. Had to eat it with a fork and knife, as the patty fell apart in my hands, a common drawback of veggie burgers. Tasty enough to satisfy a carnivore. French fries on the side, which would have tasted better unsalted, but firm and on the thin side, and flavorful. Wife had the $8 green chile stew with chicken and tortilla chip strips. Meal tasted just the way she fondly remembered after living 18 years in Santa Fe. Not often I write about burgers, let alone veggie burgers, probably the first this decade. read more
2 years ago
First time at the Slate Street cafe and unfortunately I was not impressed. The place is nice, big, and cozy. The service was quite friendly, always with a smile and time to answer questions. I ordered the huevos rancheros. My partner ordered the Dutch oven pancake (not pictured). The pancake was dense, thick, and perfectly sweet. No complaints. However, the huevos rancheros were a big let down. Even though the green and red were fine, the rest of the dish fell flat with thin, soggy, flavorless corn tortillas and very simple hash browns. Overall, I'd say that the sweets may be better than the savory. Even though the ambiance and service are nice, the food did not convince me to return. read more
3 years ago
I was really excited to return to Slate Street Cafe since I had such a good experience before. This time, I opted for one of the specials, the Antipasto Omelet, a Maple Cinnamon Latte, and a Green Chile Cheddar Biscuit. Absolutely every bite/sip was enjoyable. My companion had another special, the Butternut Squash Salad. It must have been great because it was all gone at the end of the meal. The service was great...a nice mix of checking in and also leaving us to our conversation. Parking was easy (on the street right across from the restaurant). Their patio is the best! Covered on top but open on the sides for nice breezes while you munch. This place is quickly becoming one of my favorites for brunch. I really hope you will give this place a chance. They have great food and wonderful service. It's also nice to see that many months, they are still consistently good in all areas. Definitely pop in for a quick bite or a leisurely brunch! read more
2 years ago
If you're looking for a brunch spot that offers the perfect blend of atmosphere, service, and incredible food, look no further....Slate Street is absolutely incredible! We grabbed brunch here last Saturday around noon and could not get over the immense flavor packed into every bite. Don't miss the banana bread as a starter...it's slightly grilled and paired with whipped butter, simply divine! read more
Well it was a very busy day at slate street and our waitstaff hustled and was amazing however that's the best I can say. I got the fried chicken and waffles, I did not come to a restaurant to eat Tyson breaded chicken strips, my waffles were so cold the butter was still solid and never melted. My son got the french toast and it was a soggy mess with barely cooked insides. Our waitress suggested an appetiser as there was a super long wait for food, I don't have a problem with that, it's mother's day I get it. The Queso and chips...... again didn't go out to eat velveeta!!! Despite having a reservation made several weeks ago we were giving no option but to sit outside, it was cold and they have no heating, we all sat with our jackets on! Not the experience and quality of food I expect. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Had a great breakfast this morning!! Waiter had wonderful suggestions and service!! The place is beautiful and comfortable the music was an added touch to start my day off to a great start! read more
1 year ago
Food was ok, but way overpriced! The French dip sandwich was almost the same as McAlister's, but double the price. The veggie pasta dish tasted just like the Annie's frozen dinner, which I do like, but could have gotten for a fraction of the price. The service was super slow, food took almost an hour to come to the table. Waiter did apologize and said that the kitchen got backed up, but there were very very few customers in the restaurant. And it took forever for the waiter to bring back our card and change and he didn't even give back the full amount of change. read more
2 years ago
The inside is so aesthetic! Staff were friendly! Food was AMAZING. Definitely coming back for the all day breakfast. Highly recommend. None of those food chains could compare to this food it tasted genuine including the eggs. read more
LMO = ladies morning out for champagne brunch! Get there early or make reservations if you must to dine on the patio. It's a small space, but quite a loud crowd; since everyone chats - good times! Champagne was the attraction factor for us. The grubs were just some fillers; as we had a day planned ahead for more wine tasting. If you plan on doing the same, welcome yourselves to start your leisurely day out at Slate Street Cafe. Do enjoy the outdoor seating! read more
It's a beautiful open seating cafe near downtown. Great for mimosas and bloody Mary's. The food here was good but lacked some seasoning. I had the French dip sandwich, cup of soup and a Bloody Mary. The French dip was warm and cooked well on a nice baguette. The meat was very bland and the au jus was plain as well. The creamy calabacitas soup was very rich and flavorful. The Bloody Mary was delicious and well made from their in house mix. The service was very slow and inattentive even though there weren't many customers in the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
To contextualize - it is Mother's Day. It is very busy but despite my patience, the food was severely disappointing. The chicken was practically fast food caliber. You could likely get the same chicken at Sonic. The waffles were disrespectfully dry. Not even the syrup could revive the grains. I can't speak for the rest of my party, some of them were satisfied, but I will never return. We were also waiting so long that I had time to get 3 mimosa's... (approx. 1 hour from ordering to table) read more
3 years ago
(4) ~ very good overall brunch & service. Note: They have a small parking lot next door, or street parking. DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Orange Juice (small) = (4) very good, but tasted from carto than fresh squeezed... ** Coffee = (4) very solid FOOD: ** Sausage Sliders = (4.25) Very tasty, added two sunny eggs; avocado; & green chile sauce ** Dutch Oven Pancake = (4) very shareable, but too thick. We did like the berry compote though;) * Blueberry Lemon Cupcake = (3.75) Good, but I like when cupcakes have fillings;) read more
A cute, inviting space with indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio. SSC has counter-booth seating, large booths, tables, and outdoor seating on a covered patio. There's street parking available that's free on the weekends. I was visiting SSC for brunch on a Saturday and found street parking right out front, and was sat immediately without a wait. SSC offers iced coffee, which is nice as some brunch spots don't. The service was friendly and checked on us through the meal. I had SSC's fried egg sandwich for $13, which comes with white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, and a fried egg over-hard on ciabatta. I added green chile to the sandwich. White cheddar hash browns come with the meal on the side. The sandwich was good, and I enjoyed the heat of the chile and the crispy bacon. Unfortunately the hash browns were so salty I almost couldn't eat them. Since I had the hash browns first, the sandwich initially didn't seem to have much taste compared to the salt bomb I just finished. I'm glad that dissipated and I ended up enjoying the sandwich. I like SSC's environment, service, and vibe. I also enjoyed the sandwich. I'm hoping the hash browns were a one-off, and I'm interested in trying SSC again at some point. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Red and green chili 4/5 pretty spicy. Chicken fried steak hand breaded thick was delicious. The gravy was good too. read more
We were nervous about parking when it said it was in the downtown area, but they had a parking lot and street parking so that was a relief! I ordered maple cinnamon latte and Dutch Oven Pancake. They were both very good. The pancake itself was not very sweet but the compote was, so they paired well with each other! We also shared the banana bread and the apple fritters and they were amazing! The server was great! Helpful and friendly :) I was surprised how clean and beautiful the inside was as well! Would love to come again! read more
Amazing food with excellent service in a restaurant with great ambiance. Our most recent visit was for brunch. They have quite the extensive menu with so much to choose from that looked so amazing that we took a while to settle on what we felt like eating that day. The variety of types of food was surprising, but clearly done well. We both thoroughly enjoyed what we settled on and will definitely be back when the opportunity arises. read more
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515 Slate Ave NW
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