Slate Cafe
941 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Crema's Take
“This corner cafe strikes that rare balance between a serious coffee destination and a genuine neighborhood hangout, where a perfectly pulled latte sits comfortably alongside inventive breakfast bowls and their standout lemon ginger tea. The vibe is busy and social—sometimes delightfully loud—with enough character to stop you mid-walk down the avenue, and the kitchen delivers consistently flavorful food that pairs beautifully with their drinks. If you're looking for a place where specialty coffee meets genuine hospitality and solid brunch, this is the kind of spot that earns its loyal following.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Really good cafe other than the loud music and occasional noise from the barista working space. We ordered a sandwich and a salad bowl, both of which were yummy and healthy (or so we hoped ;)). Service was friendly, professional, and quick. Price was normal for Manhattan. Other patrons were quite decent. Decor wasn’t too bad.
Cute little cafe sitting on the corner of the street. It was quite busy for a late Monday morning, but we were able to find a seat. We ordered at the counter, and the food and drinks arrived quite fast after we ordered. The mushroom scramble was good, but the portion was quite small for how much it cost. The breakfast pizza was well seasoned and the egg on top was perfectly cooked.
Great place for a bite to eat. We had the Granola bowl and the Egg and bacon brioche bun, which was full of flavour. The Aioli was delicious.
Had an amazing stop at Slate Café. The bacon scrambled were spot‑on, the lemon ginger tea was soothing, and the latte was sooooo good. Service was excellent from start to finish. In our experience, this place is an absolute must‑visit.
The name "Slate" caught my eye while walking along the avenue and so I did a double-take because of the billiards hall by the same name. Once I saw the coffee and café part of the signage I had to stop in. So glad I did. The espresso was just how I like it... "squeeze the bean strong." And the "Pesto BLT" was outstanding. Love it when random eateries hit my radar. Will be sure to walk on 2nd Ave again. #LocalGem #GoodEats #theresthatfoodie #AVTeats
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