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    Slate Cafe

    4.4 (296 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Side of Chicken Sausage
    Bruce H.

    I ordered a few brunch items for delivery. Those included the Spicy Tuna Bowl, a side of Chicken Sausage and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. The delicious tuna bowl included fresh seared tuna (done about medium rare), avocado, cucumber, radish, arugula, wasabi nori, cilantro-pepino quinoa with a generous dousing of tamari-ginger vinaigrette and a spicy aioli. I was not a great fan of the quinoa seasoning, but I never cared much for cilantro so that's on me. If I were to order again, I would get the regular quinoa bowl and add the seared tuna. The chicken sausage was very tasty, as was the grilled cheese. Delivery was fast, and packing was perfectly done. Highly recommended for a healthy salad bowl or for breakfast/brunch dishes.

    Avocado Toast
    Mollie W.

    Cute little cafe with limited seating. Order at the counter and they will bring you your order. The coffee is good, not great for the price. The bacon scramble was very good, as was the avocado toast. Got a muffin to enjoy later. Decent breakfast for hefty price of $50. Glad I tried it while visiting NYC. Great counter service.

    Avocado Burrata sandwich
    Dan D.

    A rainy Sunday morning brought us to Slate Cafe in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of the lower East Side of Manhattan. The cafe is cute and modern inside. Order at the counter from the menu on the wall or handheld copies found inside. A decent amount of seating is available with a half dozen two tops and 2 8 tops with a smattering of window counter seats. The cafe was busy and most seat taken, a few by study/work folks oblivious to the need to turn tables on a busy weekend. We ordered coffees and entrees and crossed our fingers hoping to find seats. After a few minutes we secured a pair of window counter seats and counted ourselves lucky. The coffees were warming and tasty. Our entrees arrived and we dug in. My wife ordered the mushroom omelette and I had the avocado burratta sandwich. My wife loved her omelette as it was hot and hardy. My sandwich was tasty but battled to stay with the confines of the bread. A crispy piece of prosciutto would add some crunch and some structure, perhaps a suggestion worth taking. All in all we enjoyed our respite from the rain and enjoyed our visit to the Slate Cafe.

    Latte with hazelnut and almond milk
    Kelly-Mae S.

    Came in to kill time before my doctors appointment and was not disappointed. First thing for me is always cleanliness and the cafe was indeed clean. Second thing I take into account is the service and the barista was so pleasant and patient. He made friendly banter with almost all the customers. Last but most important my latte. It was delicious I had a hazelnut latte with almond milk and I would go back for it every single day if u could!

    Matcha Coconut Yogurt Bowl (GF, V) Matcha Coconut Yogurt Bowl (GF, V)
    Mary Z.

    I love their food and drinks. I wished I lived near one. My favorite is the matcha coconut yogurt bowl. So good.

    Matcha Matcha Coconut Yogurt Bowl (GF, V)

    We enjoyed it so much that we went twice during a trip to NYC. Matcha yogurt bowl, breakfast bowl, and breakfast sandwiches were all delicious.

    Roasted turkey
    Charlene J.

    This place was definitely busy, but the wait time for food and drinks were not bad at all. They were very attentive to my coffee order & my food was really good. Seating is limited for the space, but I was extremely comfortable. I will be back! I got iced espresso- very good. The roasted turkey sandwich was very good.... And super fleshing. This would not be a place to study- they have a 90 minute table seating limit. But to come and enjoy a book or to decompress definitely commend.

    Delicious!  On GF toast.
    Amy G.

    We loved this cafe. Cute corner bistro with wonderfully delicious gluten free options. Service was simple- order up front and they give you a number so when your order is ready they deliver it to your table. Lovely decor, clean and natural wood and colors. Very cheerful. Free water area to pour yourself a glass of NYC's finest (no joke).

    Richelle G.

    Stopped in for an iced coffee. This cafe is huge! Service is amazing. The barista was genuinely so sweet. I got an Iced Latte with salted caramel syrup and it was great. Will definitely be back to try more things and sit down!

    avo and egg white
    Wendy B.

    Very good vibe and healthy menu. had avo & white combo and it was delicious. Also they have excellent coffee. I like their moto.

    Espresso
    Julia K.

    Charming place with great coffee and delicious brekkie options. Ample seating although the AC wasn't working quite as well as we'd have liked on a hot NYC summer day. Service is friendly and fast. Highly recommend the scrambled eggs with bacon & cheese.

    Amanda D.

    Favorite spot in New York. Feels like a local spot. Great place to work, grab and go or sit for breakfast or lunch. They have gluten free bread which was so good. As well as gluten free pastries. It had a great vibe and I went back multiple times while visiting NYC. Staff were nice and friendly. Definitely recommend. Tea + coffee + lots of other fun drink options!

    Cortado, breakfast bowl
    Athena L.

    Had a lovely breakfast with a friend here on a weekday morning! The Midtown East location is mid-sized and bustling from 8 am onwards, but the line moves quickly. There is quite a bit of seating, but the place fills up quickly and is a bit noisy. This is better suited as a social or catch-up breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot, rather than a "work from home" spot. My friend got a tea, and I ordered a cortado and the "Breakfast Bowl." The cortado was high-quality, and the Breakfast Bowl was SO good, I had to write a Yelp review specifically to shout it out. :D The food pricing is pretty standard for the area ($13-18), but the portion sizes are huge, and this dish in particular was incredibly flavorful. Definitely recommend!

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    This place was the best! The workers were very helpful and accommodating. The food was delicious! A bit pricey but I liked the vibe in there

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    Loved the decor and the hustle and bustle. The avocado toast and cold brew were delicious. Would recommend and would visit again

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