Ancient Way Cafe & Outpost
4018 Ice Caves Rd, Ramah, NM, 87321
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Address :
4018 Ice Caves Rd
Ramah, NM, 87321 - Phone (505) 783-4612
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Lando T.
I'm an AWC fan for daaaays..... There. I said 'it.' The warm welcome and wonderful staff... and the FOOD. Lettt'me telll you.. Iiiiiiii MEAN. Delish for days!!... I always save room a large piece of their signature Apple-Green Chili-Pinon Nut Pie. Cheers!
(4)Ken L.
The Ancient Way Café is great. If you want ample, delicious gourmet meals when you are in the El Morro, El Malpais, Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, and Ice Caves area you really need to stop in. The staff is friendly. They make you feel like part of the family. It seems to attract the same sort of clientele. If you need a place to stay, they have clean and cozy cabins. If you like to bird watch they have tons of birds and are always willing to help you spot them. Aloha, Ciao, Shalom, and Cheers.
(5)Maya K.
Delicious food, friendly staff, free wifi, cozy vibe. Especially loved hue of rancheros and the set menu dinner we had. Check it out if you're passing through!
(5)Marci C.
Organic, delicious and fast/friendly service!!! You literally cannot ask for more!!! If you find yourself out this way, definitely stop in and have a bite. The food was so good and everyone was so friendly!!!!
(5)Karen D.
We were on our way from El Morro to El Malpais, looking for a place to stop and have a picnic lunch. Didn't have any cell service to consult Yelp, so we didn't know this gem existed. Stopped because of the friendly look to the place and the several cars parked there. Good choice! Funky, comfortable and friendly, and the food was delicious. I had a turkey panini, and they were very generous with the turkey. Potato salad was excellent. This isn't a fast food joint. It's a place to relax, contemplate the beauty of the valley, plan your next destination, and enjoy some great food.
(5)Jennifer S.
This looked like a little hole-in-the-wall, but it was close to El Morro National Monument and we were hungry. We were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was quaint, the service was great, and the food was incredible. I especially liked their pies! They had a variety of pies, some of them VERY unique (one had green chile). It's right by an RV area, so it's a great place to head over to in the morning if you're staying there. Or if you are like us and just passing through, it's a great place to eat after seeing the beauty of El Morro.
(5)Shelly A.
Who knew there was such a cool and yummy joint near El Morro National Monument and Ramah? Thanks to Yelp, I heard about The Ancient Way Cafe and decided to check it out for myself. My husband reminded me that we were staying at the funky cabins right behind it and that's why we tried it. Either way, we wandered into this establishment this morning and enjoyed a fabulous cinnamon roll with orange icing while we waited for the official opening time of 9am. We enjoyed the mellow, laid back vibe and the good food we found there. My husband's build your own omelette was huge and brimming with bacon, green chile and feta. The green chile was excellent, and the generous side of home fries was crunchy and well seasoned. I chose Mike's Huevos....a small version of their regular Huevos.....just my size! They offered the normal red or green, as well as apricot habanero. I asked for mostly green with a little apricot habanero. I couldn't really tell if I got both, but it was delicious.
(4)Allison K.
A warm and welcoming place for a meal. The staff and owners will invite you in and make you feel at home. You can't go wrong with any selection from the menu, breakfast, lunch or dinner. I've also tried their reservation only, weekend dinner entrees - rivals what you would find at a big city fancy restaurant. The cabins behind the cafe make this a great weekend getaway. An easy two hour drive from Albuquerque.
(5)Shey A.
This place is super cute and lovely! The atmosphere is darling and relaxing - we sat outside which was great. I'm giving 4 stars because the food I ordered was average - I got a salad, which was overdressed but yummy, and I split nachos with buffalo meat with a friend. The nachos were stone cold when we got them, used store bought chips and had clearly been microwaved. Other friends were happy with their food, but when I ordered was definitely of average quality. Very nice place to stop on a road trip though - try their scones, they're amazing!
(4)Jen R.
The food and service was surprisingly delightful for being a bit of a remote location. The menu offered a wide variety of selections, all the portions were hardy and I would imagine they had a little something for anyone's taste. They also had fresh pastries and deserts as well as a few nice handcrafted items for sale. Situated next to El Morro, it made for a great lunch or breakfast spot after finishing a hike. Would definitely recommend.
(5)Steve A.
The Ancient Way is an absolute treasure hidden away in Ramah a few minutes from El Morro national park. I ventured out here while I was working in the area and could not have been happier. It's definitely has more of a laid back vibe so I would not stop by if you are in a rush, but if you have the time I highly recommend the trip. All the food is incredibly fresh and the majority of it seems like it is made on premise. I had the reuben which was excellent. My buddies had some riff on huevos rancheros and the bison burger both of which looked delicious (also my friend who ordered the bison burger seemed a bit let down). The real kicker, though, is their outrageous homemade green chili apple pie. They have a bunch of pies on the menu, but if you have a soul you need to give this a try. Not sure if I'll ever find myself near Zuni again but, if I do, I'd certainly head back here for some more of that crazy good pie.
(4)Ridin T.
Good food, but it takes forever to get it. I had a brisket sandwich and my friends had a burger and Huevos Rancheros.....took an hour to get it. Don't get me wrong, the folks that work here are nice, but they definitely need better help, and more help during the lunch rush. If you are not on a time schedule, I recommend stopping...food wise you will not be disappointed...but service wise...not so good.
(2)Pablo H.
This place is a hidden gem. Amazingly sophisticated menu for somewhere an hour from anywhere. Quirky and friendly staff, great food, and divine desserts all prepared on site. Espresso drinks when the machine is working. Very reasonable prices!
(5)Ryan T.
Ancient Way is a little over an hour's drive from my house. I have had some of the best meals of my life here. I go almost exclusively go for dinner, which is only served on Friday and Saturday nights. Each night, they make one meal and that is what you order, unless you are vegetarian and they will work with you to give you a veg option. They post their weekend meals monthly in the Gallup Journey magazine, which can also be read online. While the main courses are always amazing, their salads and slices of pie which surround the entree are also excellent. Their food is so good that it is hard to explain in words. I highly recommend that anyone living in the Gallup or Grants area make the trip down to Ramah to try them out. You can spend the night in a cabin (they often have dinner & cabin specials for a set price) and hike El Morro National Monument in the AM. It really is worth the trip.
(5)Intrepid T.
New age place with inconsistent food and service. 45 minutes is an unacceptable wait for a sandwich. The only waitress took a smoke break in the middle of lunch rush. If for some reason you're needing a new age atmosphere this is the place for you. Otherwise keep driving.
(2)Jared C.
I stopped at this great cafe twice while visiting some friends at the nearby Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. It was amazing to find such good food basically an hour away from any city. For lunch I had their Reuben, which I have to say is the best I've had. It had a great balance of ingredients, and delicious homemade rye bread. The next day I had to come back for breakfast, and their spinach, feta, and bacon omelet was just as satisfying as the Reuben. If for some reason you end up in this area of New Mexico, perhaps visiting El Morro, the Ice Caves, or the wolf sanctuary, I would definitely recommend stopping here for a bite.
(5)Arley Rose T.
Funky and cute little cafe. Great brisket sandwich and their potato salad made of red skinned potatoes was very good. My two friends and i arrived a few minutes before closing and they stayed open to serve us. Not a lot of places to choose from out there, so I was glad that this Place was tasty. I hear the green chili and pinion apple pie is delicious but they were out when we were there.
(4)Sal S.
The Ancient Way has great food, great service, and a fun vibe. If you are passing through it is certainly worth the stop. They feature one meal, which comes with a big salad. It is a lot of food, and you will have a nice full belly. They also sell great coffee there, so you can take a bag of it away with you as you go, and maybe some desserts for the road.
(4)Susan G.
After visiting our snowed in property in Ramah, we were hungry, and chose the Ancient Way Cafe, upon a recommendation of one of our neighbors. I had a buffalo burger, and my husband had the pinon apple pie, with a little jalepano pepper. It was yummy, and surprisingly different. The coffee was great! No french fries - they try to keep the food good for you too. The employees are warm and friendly. The atmosphere artsy, clever, and down-home. We will eat here again.
(5)Anne L.
What a treasure to find this special place in the middle of nowhere. The offerings were broad and sophisticated. They smoke their own brisket. Bake their own pastry and bread. Everything fresh, fresh. Waitstaff entertaining. Interior very pleasant. This is a restaurant worth making a trip for. You can stay in their cabins or bring a tent. And, they're having great fun. Check the hours before you come. Reservations needed for Friday/Saturday dinners in high season. Prices very reasonable.
(5)Megan B.
When I worked as an intern at nearby El Morro National Monument, I stopped by the Ancient Way frequently. Their food was always good, the service was friendly, and it was convenient to me since the next closest restaurant was several miles further. They offer free wifi internet access and also have payphones. It's nice to sit on the front porch and watch hummingbirds.
(4)Phil G.
This is an excellent roadside cafe I found by accident when visiting El Morro outside of Albuquerque last October. The sandwiches were excellent. The sides were nothing you would imagine at a roadside cafe. And the desserts looked heavenly, but I was too full to eat any. It may not look like much from the road, but do stop here.
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