Slate Cafe Upper West Side — Restaurant in New York

Great Spot for Coffee & Light Bites

I love coming to Slate Cafe for coffee and small bites like croissants and bagels. They also have a good selection of sandwiches and salad bowls- nothing mind-blowing, but definitely enjoyable.

The space has a modern, minimalist vibe-high ceilings, clean counters, new equipment, and simple chairs and tables. There’s a touch of greenery with fake plants, which adds to the aesthetic. Personally, I prefer a more traditional setting with real plants, but this still works well.

I’ve been here 4-5 times, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. They take care of small details, like having an open cutlery section and a drinking water tap for easy access.

It’s also a popular spot for people working on laptops. They provide WiFi, and the music is at a comfortable level, so you’ll often see people taking calls. There’s a 1.5-hour sitting policy, which makes sense given how many people come here to work.

Overall, a great find if you're looking for a nice cafe to grab a coffee, get some work done, or just...

Slate Cafe is such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. It's is on the first floor of the Ansonia, with a bright and positive atmosphere, with high ceilings and a gold and blue color scheme.

You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. There were also many people ordering drinks and food to go.

I ordered: Avocado Burrata (16+): burrata, sliced avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic glaze on rosemary focaccia + mixed greens on the side Hot Tea ($4): lemon ginger

The Avocado Burrata was absolutely delicious. It had arugula instead of basil--not sure if this was accidental or intentional, but I actually liked the combination with arugula. They have a variety of items on the menu from all-day breakfast dishes to salads and sandwiches, and I can't wait...

As you walk down the busy Broadway market on Sunday morning, off the path, a little hand drawn sign directing you to a coffee place seemingly part of the apartment building that surrounds it. Drinks and small plates. I’m eating Peppers and chicken sausage!!! Hibiscus iced tea. I love New York! People sound happy in here (so the drinks and food must be consistent) I see the coffees are served in ceramic cups - I like that. Music is not loud at all. Good!! I love the Optimism of this new place. The little details, messages, the positive wall. A wall of positivity! Serving up fresh peppers in season - at a coffee place - how cool is that? Yes...