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Our Hours: Wednesday, Thursday:  11-6 • Friday:  11-10 • Saturday & Sunday:  9-4
Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

—Check out our specials!

Chicken B.L.A.TSandwiches

Braised Chicken w/ cherry compote on ciabatta

Grilled Cheese Wensleydale & ham light and fluffy!

Plus the regular suspects

SaladsSalads!

See our full menu

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads

ribsMeals

Why wait for the weekend? Get real food, real good, and get it now!

Ribs! Roasted pork spareribs, sweet & juicy & falling off the bone

Mac-N-Cheese With Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper—Options: Bacon, Chorizo, or Plantains

There’s always the Cubano with real Pan Cubano! Starting with Pan Cubano, authentic Cuban bread, or Media Noche– a bit sweeter, just as tasty

New Dish— Kasha and Eggs w/ Caramelized Onions & Avocado

Blackberry & Chocolate Mousse Available on Pancakes & French Toast all weekend long. Rich dark chocolate, fresh raspberries—do we know a decadent breakfast or what?

Soups! Get a cup or a bowl

Corn Chowder—Vegan!  w/ roasted poblanos

Hearty Veggie Stew—Vegan! White Beans & Seasonal Veggies

Cuban Favorites

Flamenco—yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cubano Sandwich—Ham, Pork, Swiss, Pickle and Mustard on Pan Cubano bread

Bob GullieFeatured Artist

Robert Gullie—He’s also showing at The Foundry in Cohoes thru April 13

Remember, when you buy art at Carmen’s, all the money goes to the artist.

SpringSpring starts Thursday!

We’re Smokin’ That Salmon

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Wed. Feb. 26 to Sun. March 1

We’re smoking salmon! For Sandwiches now, for Tapas on Friday, and Salmon & Eggs on the weekend!

Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6

In a rush? Call ahead and we’ll get it started!

Friday: 11-10

Delivery for lunches, eat in Tapas dinner

Saturday & Sunday: 9-4

Same as it ever was!

Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

—Check out our specials!

Salads!Salads!

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads
–flowers optional.

Bob GullieArtist’s Reception: Bob Gullie

Bob is master of the odd  note. His colors are perfect, his images just slightly jarring. You know what you are looking at is truth and also that it’s not— a neat trick, and he pulls it off consistently.  Meet him, ask questions and see for yourself.
Sangria and Refreshments will be served Wednesday, March 5 5-7 pm.
Remember, when you buy art at Carmen’s, all money goes to the artist.

Apple PieM-m-m-m-m, Apple Pie

Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream—  Toasty warm pie, made fresh with fresh apples!

Other options:

Flan—  A Carmen’s tradition since forever

Chocolate Bread Pudding—  With ice cream if you please!

Chicken B.L.A.TSandwiches!

All w/ our own cole slaw and potato wedges:

Roast Beef... w/caramelized onions and manchego cheese on ciabatta roll

House-Smoked Salmon…w/bacon, lettuce, capers and tomatoes on rye

Mozzarella… w/sun-dried tomato tapenade on grilled sourdough

Also:

Mac and Cheese…w/ roasted red peppers & avocado

Or any of our regulars– check them out online!

Cubano SandwichThere’s always the Cubano

With real Pan Cubano! We have always built great Cubanos, now they are even better!  We start with Pan Cubano, authentic Cuban bread (or a Media Noche if you prefer, a bit sweeter and just as delicious. We layer it with Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Pickles, add a dab of Mustard and wow, what a flavor!

SoupsSoups!

Get a cup or a bowl

Flamenco– yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan
Hearty Vegetarian– w/white beans & seasonal veggies

Cuban BreadCuban Bread

straight from the source We are now importing Pan Cubano, made the Cuban way, all the way from the source— Papito’s Cuban Bakery in New Jersey’s Little Havana!  We drove down specifically to get these beauties, and we’ll be bringing them in fresh twice a week so our flavors are more authentic.  The little ones are Media Noches (middle of the night), a sweeter bread and just as tasty!

 

Wensleydale & Ham?

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Wednesday Feb. 19 to Sunday Feb. 23

Remember our expanded hours:

Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6

In a rush? Call ahead and we’ll get it started!

Friday: 11-10

Delivery for lunches, eat in Tapas dinner

Saturday & Sunday: 9-4

Same as it ever was!

Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

SaladsSalads!

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads –flowers optional. See Our Weekday Lunch & Dinner Menu

Chicken B.L.A.TSandwiches!

All w/ our own cole slaw and potato wedges

Grilled Wensleydale and Ham– Cranberry Wensleydale fluffs as it cooks.  Amazing with ham!
See Our Weekday Lunch & Dinner Menu

Eggplant Sliders– w/ carmelized onions and guava paste—  A veggie favorite! Or any of our regulars–

Cuban BreadCuban Bread

straight from the source

We are now importing Pan Cubano, made the Cuban way, all the way from the source—  Papito’s Cuban Bakery in New Jersey’s Little Havana!  We drove down specifically to get these beauties, and we’ll be bringing them in fresh twice a week so our flavors are more authentic.

The little ones are Media Noches (middle of the night), a sweeter bread and just as tasty!

SoupsSoups!

See Our Weekday Lunch & Dinner Menu
Get a cup or a bowl

Flamenco– yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew!  And it’s great as a stew without the eggs.  Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Hearty Vegetarian– w/white beans & seasonal veggies

There’s always the

CubanoCubano

with real Pan Cubano!
We have always built great Cubanos, now they are even better!  We start with Pan Cubano, authentic Cuban bread (or a Media Noche if you prefer, a bit sweeter and just as delicious. We layer it with Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Pickles, add a dab of Mustard and wow, what a flavor!

Holiday_Partyc6d7b6Sandwich Samples!

Sign your office up by sending an email, letting us know how many you are and how much you’d like to give your co-workers a taste of Carmen’s. We’ll pick a couple each week to visit, then set up a time to visit and pass out tastes and menus, and talk to your friends about our wonderfully fresh food!

Raspberry CheesecakeRaspberry Cheesecake!

Raspberry Cheesecake—  Cheesecake, made fresh with fresh fruit!

Other options:

flanFlan—

A Carmen’s tradition since forever

Chocolate Brownie—  Wow, are they good!
See Our Weekday Lunch & Dinner Menu

Great Lunches!

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Wed & Thurs: lunch & dinner 11-6 • Fri: lunch & tapas dinner 11-10 • Sat & Sun • breakfast & lunch 9-4
Local Delivery $15 minimum weekdays only 518.326.2064
198 First Street • Troy, NY

Cuban BreadCuban Bread

straight from the source

We are now importing Pan Cubano, made the Cuban way, all the way from the source— Papito’s Cuban Bakery in New Jersey’s Little Havana! We drove down specifically to get these beauties, and we’ll be bringing them in fresh twice a week so our flavors are more authentic.

The little ones are Media Noches (middle of the night), a sweeter bread and just as tasty!

Tapas Samples!Holiday_Partyc6d7b6

Try tastes of our famous tapas— we’ll have Jamon Serrano, Marinated Manchego with Marcona Almonds, fine cheeses and fresh fruits. We’ll pass out sips of Sangria and our new Fentiman’s sodas!

Fentiman’s SodasFentiman's Sodas

Imported from England, these botanical soft drinks feature complex combinations of flavors, distilled and fermented from herbs and spices.

Reduced sugar, eminently satisfying, they are a delicious alternative to mass-market soft drinks.

Salads!Salads

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads

Sandwiches!Chicken B.L.A.T

All w/ our own cole slaw and potato wedges

Roast Turkey w/ Wensleydale– Cranberry Wensleydale, arugula & our own marinated tomato spread

Grilled Brie– w/ thin sliced apples and arugula pesto on artisan bread

Black Bean Burger– fresh and tasty, vegetarian, w/ lettuce, onion, & tomato on artisan roll

Soups!Soups

All home made and tasty

Flamenco – yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cream of Mushroom– with exotic mushrooms

Turkey Rice – with our own fresh baked turkey

There’s always the CubanoCubano

with real Pan Cubano!

We have always built great Cubanos, now they are even better! We start with Pan Cubano, authentic Cuban bread (or a Media Noche if you prefer, a bit sweeter and just as delicious.

We layer it with Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Pickles, add a dab of Mustard and wow, what a flavor!

Cuban Valentine’s with Mundo Nuevo!-3

This Friday, Feb. 14. Reservations strongly recommended for this heartful evening with our favorite musicians

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Now Importing Pan Cubano!

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New Hours Start Wednesday:

Wednesday, Thursday:  11-6
Friday:  11-10
Saturday & Sunday:  9-4
Free Weekday Delivery to Downtown Troy w/ $15 Minimum

Meantime, try these great specials:

Spanish Hot Chocolate, shaved from extra dark chocolate plus fresh squeezed orange and cinnamon. For toppers, we whip cream and grind nutmeg for a rch, deeply layered flavor

Spanish Hot Chocolate

Spanish Hot Chocolate
The perfect way to start the day! We shave Dark Chocolate into Milk & Cream, add Oranges and Cinnamon, then top it off with Whipped Cream, a pinch of Fresh-Ground Nutmeg, and a Slice Of Orange. Strong yet subtle, the Spanish style!

Photo of our new special: Cranberry Walnut PancakesChocolate Strawberry Pancakes
Imagine our wonderful Pancakes, made with our own fresh batter.  Then add in Rich Dark Chocolate, add Fresh Strawberries and garnish with Whipped Cream and More Fresh Fruit!  As always, served with 100% Real Maple Syrup. Seriously, folks, this redefines pleasure. But if you want to redefine Ecstasy, get them with a side of Bacon.

Hot Spiced CiderHot Spiced Cider
Naturally sweet, lightly flavored with our own blend of fresh spices, topped off with a Cinnamon Stick and Slice of Apple.  A perennial favorite!

Cuban BreadCuban Bread
straight from the source
We are now importing Pan Cubano, made the Cuban way, all the way from the source—  a Cuban bakery in New Jersey’s Little Havana!  We drove down specifically to get these beauties, and we’ll be bringing them in fresh every week so our flavors are more authentic.

The little ones are Media Noches (middle of the night), a sweeter bread, more like Challah, but just as real!

-3Cuban Valentine’s with
Mundo Nuevo!
Next Friday, Feb. 14.  Reserve early for this heartful evening with our favorite musicians

Presto—  Flan!

Specials for the Weekend— January 25 & 26

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Cranberry Walnut Pancakes
Photo of our new special: Cranberry Walnut Pancakes
Deliciously multigrain, from our own recipe.

Beef & Chorizo Sliders
w/ Swiss dijon sauce

Photo of our new special Beef & Chorizo Sliders w/ Swiss dijon sauce

New! Cranberry Cosmo

Get ready for our expanded hours. Starting February 5th we’ll be open
for weekday lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday plus our usual Friday Nights and Weekends.

Raspberry Cosmo

Saki, Raspberries and more, plus that good ol' Carmen's goodness!

Raspberry Cosmo at Carmen’s!

As long as we can get these delightfully fresh, grown-in-America Red Raspberries, we are happy to serve delightful drinks like the Raspberry Cosmopolitan. Made with Saki so it’s light and treats your head right. NA version available.

Beef & Chorizo Sliders

Photo of our new special: Beef & Chorizo Sliders
You can tell we took our time with the picture, there’s only one left on the plate. Sure, we are happy to sell you just one, in this case there’s a side of Yucca Fries with it. But most people order two. They just seem to go down better that way.

This Weekend at Carmen’s Cafe / New Expanded Schedule / Breakfast & Lunch Specials

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Weekend Specials —

Saturday & Sunday January 11 & 12
Open 9-4 Sat. & Sun
Closed Fridays until February 7

Hanger Steak and Egg
w/ Toast & Homefries

Multigrain Pancakes
w/ Cranberries & Walnuts

Grilled Manchego Cheese Sandwich
& Mango Chutney
 w/ Yucca Fries

Cheddar Cheeseburger
w/ Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Yucca Fries

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Regular Hours Resume With A Bonus

Wednesday, February 5

Our new hours will be
Wednesday and Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-10
Saturday & Sunday 9-4
Local Delivery on Weekdays

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Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog French Toast
In the Holiday Spirit
Our delightful French Toast made with Amazing Eggnog (the favorite of our Holiday Party!) Get it with bacon for the perfect sweet-salty combo!

House-cured Smoked Bacon

Fresh Bacon
We cure, smoke and slice our bacon, fresh for you. Chorizo sausage too. Why? It tastes sooooooo good, and because we care.

Schedule Change— Carmen’s Is Open!!

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For The First Time in Eight Years Carmen’s Is Open Thru January!

Due to popular demand and the fact that we would miss the heck out of you we have shifted Heaven and Earth so we can stay open in January
Our interim hours:
Saturday and Sunday, 9-4
We will not be open Fridays until February

We are taking ONE weekend off and visiting friends and family on January 4 & 5

Check our website!
We’ll post lots more fun meals, and pictures daily
Here’s a couple teasers down below

Regular Hours Resume With A Bonus
Wednesday, February 5
Our new hours will be
Wednesday and Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-10
Saturday & Sunday 9-4
Local Delivery on Weekdays,

Stay Tuned for Further Developments!

 

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In the Holiday Spirit
Our delightful French Toast made with Amazing Eggnog (the favorite of our Holiday Party!  Get it with bacon for the perfect sweet-salty combo!
 

 

 

 

Black Bean Burger Supreme
Black Bean Burger Supreme
Gussied up with Onion, Tomato, Lettuce and Avocado

Mundo Nuevo Holiday at Carmen’s

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Tapas Specials for Friday, December 13

Beef Chorizo Sliders

Butternut Squash Soup

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ creamy dill sauce over saffron rice

NY Strip Steak
w/ demi glace & crispy potato

Arroz con Pollo
chicken stewed in herbed tomato broth, slow cooked w/ rice, olives, peppers & capers

Asparagus wrapped in Eggplant
w/ fresh mozzarella & tomato lime sauce

Flan

Blackberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake

Mundo Nuevo!

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Friday, Dec. 13—
Sweet Latin jazz from the area’s best band
Shows at 6 & 8 pm   —   $5 cover
—dance to the music!
(reservations recommended)

Almond Crusted French Toast

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Oh, My, it’s good!
French Toast, crusted with chopped almonds, drizzled with our own caramel sauce, topped with our own fresh-whipped cream, and garnished with fresh red raspberries
One taste and you’ll speak with an accent forever!

Party Hearty at Carmen’s!

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Reserve a Table for a small party and we’ll serve you family style.  Is it a birthday?  Let us know and we will give you a special gift!

Pick A Time for your larger party and we’ll open just for you—  sit down or buffet, cash bar or open, with a special menu created just for you!

Remember, we make it ourselves:  Everything from the sangria and wine cocktails to the bacon and chorizo right on down to the ketchup.  We love to cook and we love fresh food!

Tapas Specials / Victorian Stroll / The Nellies / Almond Crusted French Toast / Party Hearty at Carmen’s!

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Tapas Specials for Friday, December 6

Cuban Roast Beef
w/ roasted veggies & baby new potatoes

Braised Chicken Thighs
w/ cream sherry sauce over rice & beans

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ white wine lemon sauce over saffron rice

Vegeterian Flamenco
lentils, peppers & potatoes simmered in herbed tomato broth, topped with a froth of corn, served with a grilled roll

Flan

Lemon-Ginger Cheesecake

Victorians

Carmen’s Will Be Open From 9-7 For The Victorian Stroll—And the Trolley stops right outside!

This Sunday, Dec. 8, Victorian Stroll—The Nellies! Beautiful and tuneful, these ladies play the greatest Alt Country/ Americana in the area!
2-6 pm   —   no charge, no cover!
—And we’re serving free hot spiced cider to boot!

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Almond Crusted French Toast

Oh, My, it’s good! French Toast, crusted with chopped almonds, drizzled with our own caramel sauce, topped with our own fresh-whipped cream, and garnished with fresh red raspberries One taste and you’ll speak with an accent forever!

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Party Hearty at Carmen’s!

Reserve a Table for a small party and we’ll serve you family style.  Is it a birthday?  Let us know and we will give you a special gift! Pick A Time for your larger party and we’ll open just for you—  sit down or buffet, cash bar or open, with a special menu created just for you!

Holiday_Partyc6d7b6Remember, we make it ourselves:  Everything from the sangria and wine cocktails to the bacon and chorizo right on down to the ketchup.  We love to cook and we love fresh food!