Curious Toast Cafe is a welcoming restaurant and coffee-and-tea destination in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where guests can enjoy a relaxed setting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, or a quiet solo meal.
Located at 718 Central Ave SW, the cafe is known for its casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy atmosphere, making it a comfortable choice for everything from a quick coffee to a leisurely dining experience. With table service, seating, and a private dining room, Curious Toast Cafe offers options suited to different occasions and dining preferences.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. The menu and beverage selection include coffee, a great tea selection, comfort food, healthy options, beer, cocktails, alcohol, happy-hour drinks, and desserts.
Curious Toast Cafe is also known for serving local specialties, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, catering, and solo dining among its highlights. Fast service adds convenience, while the fireplace, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi help create an inviting place to settle in and enjoy your visit.
Accessibility and comfort are important parts of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. The cafe also provides gender-neutral toilets and restroom facilities. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted for added ease.
Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 380 customer reviews, Curious Toast Cafe offers a well-regarded setting for coffee, meals, drinks, and time spent with others. To learn more or plan a visit, call +1 505-737-7817.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Curious Toast Cafe
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
Photos
A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Bacon, 2 Over easy Eggs, Sauteed Onion, Shredded Cheddar, side of green chile
Green Chile Aioli, Tomatoes, Crisp Romaine, House Bacon, Roasted Green Chile Strip
Smoked Salmon, Avocado Fan, herbed cream cheese, pickled red onion, capers, and everything seasoning
Avocado mash, avocado fan, poached egg, pomegranate seed, feta cheese, smoked sea salt.
Thinly Sliced Steak, Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Reduction and Basil Oil on a Pesto-dressed Toasted Baguette. Served with Your Choice of Side.
choice of toast with two spreads
hawaiian sweet rolls in a coconut batter, bacon slices, seared pineapple, red chile syrup, toasted coconut, and coconut whipped cream
A Fluffy Belgian Waffle Made with Bananas and Walnuts, Topped with Bruléed Bananas, Candied Walnuts and Cinnamon Whipped Cream, and Sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar. Served with a Side of Maple Syrup.
A Fluffy Belgian Waffle Sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar, Topped with a Cinnamon Sugar Glaze, Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries, and Powdered Sugar. Served with a Side of Maple Syrup.
Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Espresso Mousse, Mixed Berry Jam, Powdered Sugar
Almond butter, seared banana and strawberry slices, honey, almond granola, and edible disco glitter
House-Smoked Pork, Ham, Melty Swiss Cheese, House-Made Mustard & Pickles, Stacked on a Toasted Baguette. Served with Your Choice of Side.
Grilled corn, green chile aioli, cotija cheese, tajin, jalapeño, lime.
Seasonal Mushrooms . Cherry Tomatoes . Shallots . White Wine Cream Sauce . Garlic Confit . Balsamic Reduction . Microgreens . Your Choice of Toast . Your Choice of Side
A Savory, Pan-Seared Bread Pudding with Green Chile, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese. Topped with Tomatoes and Green Chile Aioli.
Classic americano: double shot of espresso and hot water
double shot of espresso and steamed milk
crisp cold brew over ice
Lavender syrup, double shot of espresso and steamed milk
Brown sugar cinnamon, anise, and a touch of white chocolate with a double shot of espresso and steamed milk with a sprinkle of cinnamon
Almond, white chocolate and cinnamon with a double shot of espresso and steamed milk
Drip coffee.
our housemade vegan horchata with a double shot of espresso over ice
A double shot of espresso with honey and golden milk
Hear from our valued guests
First time being at the curious toast and it was absolutely delicious. Sitting outside on a Sunday morning. Downtown Albuquerque is pretty peaceful. Scenery is nice and inside is very comfy. All the ladies working there were very nice and helpful. Iced coffee and nice matcha where super delicious. When the meals came out we were very surprised with delight. The avocado toast coming on a cutting board with a quality knife. Definitely adds a special touch. We will definitely be visiting a lot more
What a fun place. Had my daughter’s birthday brunch. They reserved a room and the kids were so entertained with the place. Food and drinks came out very fast considering how big the order was and very friendly service.
So I’ve been to this location two weekends in a row. Just to verify that the dishes here are unique. Which matches the vibes of this cafe/Restaurant. A lot of different places to sit and have your meal, outside, downstairs and the 2nd floor has some eating areas as well. Explore. The first weekend I had the Green Chile Biscuits and Gravy. The following weekend I had The Benji Toast and my friend had The Curious Cubano. All dishes were pretty tasty and unique. But I would highly recommend the Cubano and the green chile biscuits and gravy. Those meals were definitely something. I also ordered a coffee, the curious ghost latte. Hella tasty as well! Come by and check them out!
✨ Curious Toast is hands down the best coffee spot in Albuquerque! My salmon toast was not only beautiful but filling, paired perfectly with their seasoned potatoes. The dragonfruit lemonade was so refreshing I almost ordered a second glass. And yes—I grabbed the strawberry tiramisu to go (highly recommend). Their menu truly has something for everyone with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based options. 🌿☕️
Took my friend's daughter and she was in awe of all the art work, uniqueness of this place, and the food. You should go at least once! So many nooks and corners to sit and enjoy a drink, a coffee, and/or unique toast. Ambiance is very relaxing.
This little gem is worth your time! It's beautiful to look at, comfy to lounge in, and the food is gorgeous. I recommend the burque toast, and a biscochito latte- light ice.
LOVED getting breakfast here. We got there about mid morning and it wasn’t too busy when we arrived. Found a nice place on the patio and enjoyed the sunshine. The food was amazing as was their chai latte. Will definitely be going back.
Tried Curious Toast again this morning with my cousin and it was such a great brunch spot. The atmosphere was awesome! It has a really cool patio, great vibe, and so many interesting things to look at inside. We ordered a the salmon sunrise and the Hawaiian French toast. (we shared one from the savory and one from the sweet menu) Both were delicious and unique. I also ordered the lavender latte! The service was also great and everyone was really friendly. Definitely a fun place to brunch and try something different. We’ll for sure be going back.
The atmosphere is like a small and strange version of Meow Wolf with the little oddities and strange artwork all over the place. It's beautiful, eccentric and fun! The food is great to boot! I got the Disco Elvis with the Busy Bee latte and the flavors were just delicious. My dad got the Hawaiian French Toast and the Biscochito latte. The food was delicious and the drink were amazing! I highly recommend the Biscochito latte! It's like a bisco in a cup!!! 🤤🤤 This is a place I will definitely be coming back to and bringing family, friends, and coworkers alike!
Loved...Loved...Loved! The first time my friend and I had been there and it was a great experience! The food was amazing! We had waffles and potatoes....will def go back to try something different.The portions could be a little bigger but the environment and the vibe made up for it. After we ate we looked around at all the art on the different floors and it was just a good experience all in all.
Common questions about Curious Toast Cafe
Curious Toast Cafe is located at 718 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States, Albuquerque, NM, United States.
You can reach Curious Toast Cafe by calling +1 505-737-7817.
Curious Toast Cafe has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 380 customer reviews.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in, On-site services.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following crowd: Tourists.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following children: Good for kids.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Curious Toast Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!
Request a table and we'll confirm your booking shortly.
