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aKa Cafe

49 Clinton St., New York, NY 10002
nr. Stanton St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-979-6096 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    6.3 out of 10

    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, Mexican

Nearby Subway Stops

F at Delancey St.; J, M, Z at Essex St.

Prices

$8-$13

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Good for Groups
  • Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

This venue is closed.

From the folks at 71 Clinton Fresh Food: think 'ino meets Ratners, crossed with a little Chicama and a clever small-plates menu with nods toward the neighborhood and its suppliers�everything artfully presented with a dollop of tomato marmalade here, a dab of salsa rosado there. The slider comprises tender marinated steak, creamy pickle relish, and a bialy, squeezed into a sandwich toaster. There's also the eclectic wine list, the refreshing house cocktails, the relaxed, hospitable vibe, and the fact that only a few dishes (the $12-$14 "bigger hot plates") cost more than $8.

Recommended Dishes

Hanger steak slider, $8

Reader Ratings

6.3 "Mixed Reviews"
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"Slider" is a home run

winebum from Yonkers | Posted on 10/20/04

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 9
Service: 3
Décor: 5
Value: 8

The place may be small and cramped and the tables wobbly, but the food is excellent and dim lighting romantic. I have had the nachos, slider, and sloppy joe and could not have been happier with how they tasted. For the...Read More

Cheap = small portions

lala_c from 11216 | Posted on 3/31/03

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 6
Value: 4

NYC may be known for small portions, but most "Cheap Eats" lists tend to be of the mom-n-pop variety of good, filling fare. The $8 sandwiches are tasty, and interesting, but are too small to make a plate up...Read More

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