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Owl Cafe
Owl Cafe: Classic NM diner vibes with bold flavors and great shakes.
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Owl Cafe: Classic NM diner vibes with bold flavors and great shakes.
Owl Cafe in Albuquerque serves classic New Mexico diner fare with a retro, neon-lit feel. Diners praise green chile burgers, potatoes, and standout shakes, alongside attentive service in comfy booths. The Time Machine ambience comes from jukeboxes and an owl-shaped building. Prices are described as inexpensive, though one review noted cleanliness concerns. Overall, the experience is inviting.
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Serving classic diner breakfasts with perfectly cooked eggs, hash browns, and New Mexican chile.
Enjoy juicy burgers, including our famous green chile burger, and other hearty sandwiches.
Indulge in thick, creamy milkshakes and sweet treats that are a customer favorite.
Offering comfort food like fried mushrooms, fries, and home-style meals in a retro atmosphere.
A casual, family-friendly environment with comfortable booths and attentive service for all ages.
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Overall rating
Holly Manzer
Service wonderful, something has changed since I have been here last time. Restaurant needs a deep cleaning. Not nightly cleaning, like a deep cleaning. I couldn’t get past looking at dust and dirty floor to eat comfortably. Plates are too small for the food. I think they went to plastic instead of glass. Food is delicious.
Sarah Smile
This is a fabulous New Mexico diner. The chile is exceptionally good, and the potatoes in all forms are better than expected - hash browns, fries, home fries. Eggs, perfectly cooked. Diner coffee a flowin. The vibes are excellent. The waitress is attentive and comes by at all the right times. Easy to get in, quiet, Comfortable booths. A little pricy for what it was. But will definitely be back!!!
Kassandra Garcia
I asked her over hard eggs and I got runny eggs and I asked for toast and I got burnt toast. I do not recommend a place like this, especially when I sent the toast back and it still came back burnt. Holly made it right by giving us a discount on my meal
Natalie Trujillo
I went for dinner with my family and the food is delicious! The fried mushrooms as an appetizer were tasty. The green chile burger, was a perfect size. All the food was very fresh! The service was nice and quick, didn’t have to wait super long for the food to come to the table. Highly recommend getting a milkshake, they are so worth it!!
Nico
The food is really good but what makes this place exceptional is the amazing staff and ambiance. Walking in is what I imagine a Time Machine feels like with juke boxes and neon lights, and the absolute best shakes I’ve ever had are a nice touch too. Not to mention, super inexpensive. I recommend this place to anybody local or driving through. Did I mention the building is shaped like an owl?
