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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

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, Mexican

Official Website

akacafe.com

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

6.3 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
25% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 6.3
Décor: 6.0
Value: 6.8

"Slider" is a home run

winebum from | Posted on 10/20/04

Overall 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 price, they're pretty decent eats. And my bellini martini hit the spot. It's a great place for a casual dinner with a friend. The waitstaff is nice, but flighty. Would definitely recommend going there for a cheap, unique sandwich.

Cheap = small portions

lala_c from 11216 | Posted on 3/31/03

Overall 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. For the same $ go to Mama's Food Shop. Now, that is cheap! and worth it!

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