Searched up breakfast options near me and this came up! I am so glad I decided to try it. I decided and the Lox & loaded. This is bagel with herb cream cheese, lox, capes and onion. So beautiful and truly loaded with lox. Service was quick and friendly. Loved the space, music and the decor. They have some beautiful art on the walls! I did not get to try their coffee selections but they have some interesting options like why so cereal latte and the green chile chai cortado read more

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We stopped but to grab some breakfast. I was disappointed they were out of cold brew but tried their iced Mexican mocha instead. That was good. But was even better was the egg that came on my sandwich. It was fried with cheese on the edges. I'm not sure how to describe it but it was great. The food and drink took awhile to get so if you are in a rush you may get frustrated. It was nicely air conditioned which is always a plus in my books. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was one of those occasions where you looked up the place in advance, saw a picture that was so enticing that it made you choose the restaurant to begin with and you knew exactly what you were ordering, and then the reality was that yours was... less than. This was the case for my Cobb salad at Sammy's. An earlier picture of the salad by another Yelper showed a robust salad with plenty of avocado/guac and two full hard boiled eggs along with the other toppings. While mine was fine... it had substantially less avocado, to the point where I was actively rationing it, and just one egg sliced up to appear as more. On top of that bummer, it just wasn't as tasty as I would hope for it to be. One reason for that is made well ahead chicken. The chicken for this salad is not cooked to order, and sometimes that is OK for a cold salad, but mine was old enough that it was dry tasting and hard to chew. I will say that all the components for the salad other than the chicken, bright and fresh, and had a tasty dressing. I am giving it a 4, because really, if I had not seen the more bountiful other picture, it's really just the chicken that would have disappointed me. read more

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The vibes were good. Staff were very nice. The place was very clean and modern. Unfortunately they were out of a lot of breakfast foods including the sausage so I just got the salad without feta. The salad was good but I definitely needed a protein. The matcha was good but I couldn't taste the maple flavor unfortunately. Would just stick to the regular vanilla. read more

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Such a cool place to hang out, eat and have great conversation. Very open and roomy. Greeted as soon as we walked in the door. The gentleman was extremely nice and helpful. Ordered the sunday sando and short rib breakfast burrito. Both were very delicious and flavorful. The sandwich was altered a bit, instead of prosciutto bacon was added and it was absolutely divine. The short rib burrito had such good depths of flavor. The london fog tea was in my opinion one of the best london fogs I have ever had. Definitely recommend eating here! read more

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Sammy's Deli on Central Avenue is such a gem. Their green chile chai is a must-try -- the perfect blend of spicy and comforting -- and their other latte options are just as impressive. The drink menu alone keeps me coming back. Their sandwiches are always fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, making it an easy go-to spot for lunch or a quick bite. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is consistently friendly and welcoming. Sadly, they did not have their salmon bagel listed on the menu last time we dropped in. If you haven't stopped by Sammy's Deli yet, it's absolutely worth it! read more

Delicious lunch at Sammy's today! We arrived a little too late for breakfast, which stops at either 11 or 11:30. We'll keep that in mind for next time. The Cubano was so good! Lechon, ham, Swiss, and mustard - juicy on a toasted roll. My husband had the banh mi with barbecued pork and fresh crispy veggies. Yum! Topped off with great drip coffee from Michael Thomas, this is a fab option downtown. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Cubano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The store feels understaffed, people were waiting for at least 10+ minutes to get their food, this was 8-9am. The breakfast bowl we had was just average, the pork grind was very very salty and the overall dish just felt meh. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Breakfast bowls and puffy pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My wife and I have been trying to get to Sammy's since they opened. I am so thrilled. We finally made it on Saturday. The inside is modern, clean and all the plants are my fav. The customer service was excellent, we honestly wanted everything on the menu so we ordered exactly what the worker recommended. His favorite was the Italian grinder and we chose the cob as well. We also ordered a cereal milk latte, which had fruity loops on top as an adult that totally brought me back to my childhood For the sandwich, let's start talking about this bread. It is so fresh and soft but yet has that crunchy crust on the outside. Phenomenal and the meats they chose with the banana peppers and the pickled onions. This Italian sub was by far my favorite I've had in New Mexico. For the Cobb salad, it was very fresh crunchy the eggs everything was just very well balanced, and super fresh. I enjoyed that you can sit inside or outside on the patio. We definitely want to go back and try the bagel sandwiches or even the baked goodies! I was eyeing that blueberry muffin so next time read more

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I had a really positive experience here for accommodating my dietary needs. I was craving a traditional sub with all the fixings. Ordered the grinder (no meat / no cheese) sub the organic greens with garlic vinaigrette - which is an option as an add on to any sandwich, but the house was gracious enough to not up charge. Let me just say, my "salad" on fresh bread was spectacular. Even my 8yr old was wrestling me for the last bite:) ingredients are clean, thoughtful, and delicious. Our lunch really hit the spot. The building is also beautifully renovated, spacious, and lots of seating options. Extra points for having community meal donation suggestion at the bottom of the menus! Says a lot about the values of this business model. We'll be back! read more

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Cute cafe and deli with tasty sandwiches and salads (among other things). We ordered the mesquite turkey sandwich which was very good, and a California Cobb salad which also was good. We also ordered a piece of cheesecake that was delicious. The restaurant was bright, clean and had a fresh new feel. the staff were very friendly. read more

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Downtown is by far the best area in town when it comes to great lunch spots. You have some amazing gems, including My Mom's, Es Que Market, and now, Sammy's. Sammy's brings a more deli style option to the area. I love that. They focus on collaborations with other businesses, including sourcing their baked goods from Knead and bagels from Sunday Bagels. I grabbed a couple different things, including a pumpkin doughnut from Knead, pecan latte with oat milk, and the bagel lox sandwich. Everything was really good, especially the pecan latte which I don't think I've tried anything similar. The bagel sandwich was great, it did seem to be made to eaten more as a sandwich than two slices of a bagel but still good. The space is really cute, lots of windows. read more

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Came in today and really wanted to like this place but it's just ok food nothing that will keep you coming back. It's just a trendy spot with a younger audience. read more

My first visit to this café was on January 30, 2025. It's in a great location, just on the west side of downtown Albuquerque. There is ample parking. It has fantastic natural lighting. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Decor is upbeat and modern. It may seem pedantic to describe a sandwich in detail. However, for me, the Cubano is a good test of sandwich integrity. There are only a few ingredients and this one is a great example of simple things done well.! The bread was particularly interesting ; had a great crumb and just a tiny bit of char, which I like. Pickles and just the right amount of mustard, so yummy. Sammy's is connected to several other interesting places, and I intend to return to explore them as well. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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So good so good so good! The place we went to before this was closed for the holidays and I am so glad it was! We came from out of town and they had the most fire breakfast burrito and French toast. 10/10 recommend read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Mexican mocha and vanilla Cold brew! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Is it getting warmer? Or is it just that we are excited about presenting a review of a relatively new restaurant located between Albuquerque's new and old town? Yup, right on Central. Sammy's Cafe and Deli is located within Ex Novo in the old Firestone building. It offers impressive, tasty food, friendly service, and interesting minimalist decor that will make you want to return. Join the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group and see what made us wish we were going back again right now. Just click on the following YouTube link and enjoy: https://youtu.be/woHUJomltOk?si=IrwWKxK5pXZ2GTOp read more

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The food was so delicious, and the atmosphere is great. On the other hand, our server was extremely rude, she seemed like she didn't want to be there, locked us out 5 minutes early, and my grandma wanted to order a sandwich to go, and she wouldn't let us order until they closed, which makes no sense because in no way did we want to stay after they closed. read more

I love having breakfast at Sammy's... They serve my favorite bagels (Sunday bagels) and coffee (Michael Thomas), have great service, and probably the best patio in Albuquerque. The reason for the 3 star is because they changed they potato recipe... They used to have the BEST potatos I've ever eaten and now it's a basic potato. Won't be ordering it anymore. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Steak and eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I got the brewers breakfast bowl and Iced Latte with simple syrup both times i went. I thought they were delicious and also a good value (full disclosure i was visiting from a high COL overpriced city). The space is well designed with lots of light and comfortable layout if you want to hang out and read/write. The service was solid. I would recommend this place and will visit again next time I'm in town. read more

Place is straight dookie and there is zero seasonings. Presentation is nice but food wise not so much the staff and overall place is peaceful and kind but food wise womp womp read more

Amazing food, vibey and clean dining room, and quick service. I love that they serve Sunday Bagels (the best bagels in town). Pretty inexpensive and worth the visit! read more

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Absolutely a great spot for breakfast, outdoor patio was perfect to enjoy my breakfast and OH THE MEXICAN MOCHA was terrific!! Service was speedy and food was excellent!! read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - The New Yorker with Mexican Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We came to Sammy's for brunch this past Sunday. We got a the Sunday bagel and Lox, 3 Cheese toastie, and Ancho Chile Turkey croissant. I am always a fan of salmon and they completely hit it out of the park with this Sunday Lox. I wanted a breakfast side so we ordered the house potatoes and yum they are the twice fried potatoes. So delicious! There was a stead flow of customers but we were able to sit and enjoy our time there with feeling rushed. The vibe of Sammy's is so bright and inviting. The large bay windows are great for people watching and catching some rays. I'm glad there is a new breakfast spot downtown that inviting and super welcoming . read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Breakfast burritos buffet at Sammy's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

First time today...had lunch with my daughter. Tried the Grinder and the Reuben. Grinder gets 5 stars and the Reuben 3 stars. We each had a half. I'm a traditional Reuben guy, I guess. Not saying it wasn't good but, personally, as I said, I would prefer something closer to thousand Island and sauerkraut. Great people and the diner itself is very nice. I plan on returning for a Cubano. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Reuben on the left, Grinder on the right. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We continue in our exploration of breakfast and brunch places and today was Sammy's turn. Right in the heart of downtown ABQ, this new place shares space and kitchen with Ex Novo. The casual dining vibe is evident from the moment you come in. The menu is simple but inviting. We ordered the crazy Reuben, the steak and eggs, a pistachio croissant, and the green chile chai. The crazy Reuben is actually crazy, as the sauerkraut was sweet and the whole sandwich was delicious. The steak and eggs were great with a thick cut of medium skirt steak, crispy potato cubes, and quite tasty salad. The pistachio croissant was delicious and perfectly sweet. Last, the green chile chai had a nice tingling spice start with the sweetness of a regular chai at the end. If I could change one thing, it would be the timing for the food. Unfortunately, the Reuben came out fast and first, while the steak and eggs came a good 10 minutes after. Overall, this place was worth the drive and the steak was worth the wait. Minor changes and better communication is all it needs to be amazing. read more

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I was excited to try this restaurant because the cereal latte sounded amazing and it was! Worth going just for that. I ordered a smothered breakfast burrito and it looked amazing, but the red chile was sugary. I've never had sweet red chile before and I couldn't really believe that was what I was eating. I finished the burrito because I was famished, but it was awful. read more

Sammy's Cafe and Deli - Smothered burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The service is the worst the wait women would not pay attention to the order my wife got her order correct! Mine was easy a warmed up Cinnamon rolls that was never warmed up and then she was to busy talking to a coworker to pay attention to my order I had to get up from my table to ask for the coffee she never took to my table were I had been waiting for it the not ever warmed up. Roll was so dam dry I only ate the icing! And then instead of replacement of the roll which was 4.50 with a warmed up roll and a roll that was not dry and older and to add an insult to me the person who that the wait person was talk to came over and placed on the table was a free coffee! On them was an insult! I will warn you all don't go there don't waste your time and money there I do hope that the readers will not go there for the lousy service! Oh ok Albuquerque residents don't waste your time here or your money I will not ever go there and waste my time or money you have been Warned!! read more

Received some really rude service at this place. Food is good. But apparently if you're not a straight white person, you don't receive good service. Not going back. Plenty of other places to spend my money. read more

The food was great! The atmosphere is beautiful, but the female cashier was absolutely rude. Hopefully she's not the owner. My son and I went to eat there on 7/27. So overall everything was great except the female cashier with ZERO personality and absolutely RUDE. read more

Charming New Mexican modern style. bagel was crispy and had tasty cream cheese, matcha is the best (I got lavender flavoring which made it even better) breakfast burrito is definitely for two but delicious nonetheless. very kind hosts, let us keep our sandwich cool while we walked around briefly. read more

Was extremely excited to see "house made corned beef" on the menu, but that gave way to disappointment right quick. The "corned beef" is grey all the way thru...so not corned beef, just sad roast beef. Unfortunately, I was famished/didn't think to take a picture. read more

The food is amazing! Steak and eggs are the best. Breakfast sandwiches are amazing. The baked goods are wonderful. The service is great and love the ambiance! One of my favorite places. read more

Eaten here twice now. Nice ambiance, fast service, simple menu. Had the grinder once and the bread was a bit hard. Had the bagel sandwhich another time, which was excellent. read more