Our Story
Our Philosophy
Slate is a cafe and coffee bar with locations in New York City and Connecticut, with a charming neighborhood feel. A slate, blank or otherwise, offers an opportunity for inspiration, ideation and growth. No boundaries. A limitless palette. The possibility of everything. Let us be the slate to deliver your message.
Meet Ashley And Zach
The brainchild of husband-and-wife team Zach Israel and Ashley Jaffe, Slate Cafe is a family shop that celebrates culinary excellence, gracious service, and inspired creativity.
We bring this concept to life with a menu that pushes boundaries and reinvents the classics, to deliver distinctive cuisine bursting with fresh flavor. Industrial and modern influences collide in our open dining spaces, which exude energy, warmth, and innovation in every corner.
Start fresh with an early cup of coffee, or close out your day with a glass of beer or wine. Order at the counter, settle in, and we’ll bring your meal to you. Think of us as an extension of your own home or office—a place where you can come and go with ease, hold court, or simply sit back and take in the sights. At Slate Cafe, you’ll always be among friends.
Our Menu
Our menu presents an abundant assortment of gourmet breakfast options, flavor-packed sandwiches and salads, along with a beverage selection featuring the finest artisan coffees and teas, as well as craft beer and wine.
Our Local Partners
We partner with small businesses that put as much care into their craft as we do—from the baked goods of Hungry Gnome, to the rich pours of our coffee partner Caffè Vita, the crunch of Henry Hudson Granola, and the buttery croissants from Pain d’Avignon.