  | Bakery/Sweets Albuquerque Restaurants Albuquerque - MidtownWinner of Best Cupcakes in our most recent restaurant poll. With a rotating baking schedule of 32 cake and frosting combos, this place is bound to have a cupcake that calls to you. The “Monkeybutter” (banana cake topped with butterscotch buttercream) will have you swinging from a tree with its moist crumb and lightly flavored icing. Everything is baked from scratch and nothing less than real butter gets mixed into the frosting. Closed Sundays and Mondays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Combining his daughters’ names—Sara and Tori—Tully’s owner Johnny Camuglia came up with Saratori’s, then put to use a wealth of family Italian baking recipes.
Limone farfalla
(crumbly lemon bows),
buccellati biscotto
(rolled cookies filled with figs), buttery, shell-shaped
sfogliatelle
with hundreds of flaky ripples and an orange rind-and-ricotta cheese center, and
albicocca biscotti
(apricot-stuffed biscuits) are just some of the goodies to be found in Camuglia's cases. All are delicious. Closed Sundays and Mondays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Nob Hill Flying Star CaféSun-Thurs: 6am-11:00pm
Fri-Sat: 6am-midnight (subject to change)
Sure, you go in thinking you’ll be good and get a skinny latte, scrambled local egg whites and a side of turkey and green chile sausage, but five minutes later somebody’s saying “milkshake” and the voice is coming from your mouth. This Duke City fixture prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients like eggs and greens. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ]  Limonata Italian Street Food CaffeTue-Fri 7am-5pm
Sat 9 am- 5pm (subject to change) Full review: Limonata Italian Street Food Caffe (12/6/2012)
This sunny café occupies the sweet spot in The Village at Silver and Wellesley vacated by Café Giuseppe. Giuseppe regulars will be happy to know Limonata still offers killer espresso, now paired with a large array of mouth-slavering Italian treats. Try the prosciutto panino, the antipasto platter for two, or stock up on authentic Italian groceries in the market. (Alibi Staff, December 10, 2012) Add a Review  Mean BaoTue-Thu 10am-7pm
Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Sun 10am-7pm
Closed Monday (subject to change) Read more: Good and Baked: Mean Bao Tawainese-American Bakery (10/18/2012)
Fusion at Mean Bao basically means “friskiness.” You’ll find straight-up American classics like expertly baked chocolate chip cookies and piggies in a blanket (they do offer a savory item or two), next to authentic Taiwanese staples like vanilla cream bao and pineapple cake. Then you’ll run into the whimsical items like green tea-custard twisted milk buns. Each day of the week, Mean Bao features a different delectable. There are Tart Tuesdays, Whoopie Pie Wednesdays, Green Tea Thursdays, Frosting-Fix Fridays. It’s closed Mondays, so plan accordingly. (Alibi Staff, October 18, 2012) Add a Review Albuquerque - North ValleyEasily the most excessively punctuated business title in Albuquerque, Cravin’ Cookies ... and More! is a cozy bakery nestled in the lush greenery of the Far North Valley. Café-style seating indoors and out, potted plants and a wooden display hutch create a warm, homey environment that begs visitors to sit and sip a cup of tea. Barb, the carbohydrate crafter, bakes up at least a dozen different cookies a day, along with several pies, cakes and tortes. Cookies are available in mini and regular sizes, and there’s always a plate of samples to help you make up your mind—but may we suggest the red-chile chocolate cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toasted coconut pie ... and skipping lunch and going straight for the flourless chocolate torte. Winner of Best Cookies in recent Best of Burque Restaurants polls. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Flying Star CaféSun-Thurs: 6am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 6am-11pm (subject to change)
Flying Star’s blueberry buttermilk pancakes are a guaranteed silver bullet for your behemoth-sized sweet tooth. They’re friggin’ enormous, fluffy and filling, and at about $2.30 a pop, a little frivolous. But you’re worth the extra pennies, aren’t you, sweetie pie? Throw in a side of green chile turkey sausage and a beautiful North Valley patio, and your
crudo
is history. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review French Riviera BakeryTues-Fri: 7am-2:30pm
Sat: 7am-12:30pm
Closed Sunday & Monday (subject to change)
You have enough to worry about without the stress of not knowing where your next baked good is going to come from. Have a buttery fruit pastry, a slice of pie or buy a loaf of that nice, spongy white bread to take home and tear off chunks to stuff in your mouth in a secret corner of the kitchen. We won’t tell. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review  Itsa Italian IceTues-Sat: 11am-7:30
Closed Sunday & Monday (subject to change) Full review: A real treat, whatever the weather (12/4/2008)
Itsa Italian Ice is an old favorite for many Burqueños. Originally located on Lomas years ago, Itsa was—and is—for kids and grown-ups alike. Diners can choose from several fruity flavors like cantaloupe, lemon, cherry, watermelon, black raspberry, lime, grape or banana, as well as other flavors like chocolate or "blue moon" (cotton candy). Each tastes remarkably like the food it was named for, and the portion sizes are enormous. On the hot side, there are hamburgers, dogs, and a Philly cheese steak that’s tender and visibly marbled, made with steak that actually tastes like steak. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Voted Best Produce Selection in our polls. The phrase “grocery café” typically conjures visions of orangey heat lamp chicken and Chinese food that’s been marinating in a pool of grease since the Yang Dynasty. Fortunately for us, La Montañita Co-op is not your typical grocery store. Specializing in local, organic and otherwise natural food products, the deli is no exception and doesn’t disappoint in taste or selection. The deli folks will make a hearty sandwich to your liking or pick up a quick pint of one of the tasty hot or cold spreads and salads. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Family-owned 35 years, Pastian's offers everything from breads and pies to pastries and cookies. It's cheap, too: A white or chocolate cupcake with made-from-scratch buttercream icing is just 52 cents a pop. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review If you’ve got a hankering for a seasoned steak sandwich or some fresh fish tacos, give Sophia’s a try. The very friendly service and eclectic fare make the eatery a true North Valley gem and one of the best restaurants in Albuquerque. Chow down on a hearty sandwich on Sophia’s shaded patio, or eat an organic egg omelet (served with fresh salad greens and
papitas
) inside the cozy adobe walls. The carnitas and red chile are wonderful, as are the pancakes. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Albuquerque - Northeast Heights Annapurna’s World Vegetarian CaféMon-Sat 9 am-9 pm
Sun 10 am-8 pm (subject to change)
Ayurvedic cuisine works with your body’s natural energies and constitution to create “soul” food that’s on a whole new plane. Winners of Best Vegetarian in our poll several years running, Annapurna is the devoted to vegan and vegetarian cuisine. The food is satisfying but never heavy and, well, you just feel better after you eat there. Try Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with spiced gluten-free, vegan pancakes and breakfast quinoa. Annapurna has moved their award-winning menu to the new 4th St location south of Osuna. Check out the Chi Happy hour for 50% off a cup of chai from 3-5 pm daily. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review “No shortcuts," says master chocolatier Scott Van Rixel. And he means it. A rigorous work ethic is the guiding principal behind the confections made at Chocolate Cartel, which Van Rixel co-owns with his brother, Tim. "We try to do everything as old-school and authentic as we can." Most of what Chocolate Cartel produces is European-style—truffles, flourless chocolate cakes, chocolate-covered nuts, bars, even made-from-scratch gelato—all roasted, rolled, dipped and packed by hand. But tucked in there is a Mayan drinking chocolate based on an ancient formula. With freshly ground almonds, cinnamon and red chile, "it's what the king would drink," Van Rixel says. (Alibi Staff, December 16, 2011) Add a Review Dagmar's Strudel HouseTues-Sun: 9am-3pm
Fri-Sun: 9am-3pm, 5:30-8pm
Closed Monday (subject to change)
After a hiatus, Dagmar’s has come back to us in a new Northeast Heights location. One enthusiastic reader called us up to rave about Dagmar’s deliciously authentic German cuisine. Whether it’s a full German breakfast with
jagerschnitzel
the size of a baby’s arm, German rye bread and
späetzle
, or a big honkin’ breakfast burrito, the food here is "big, affordable and fantastic!" If warm apple strudel is one of your favorite things, then you're in luck—they've got that in abundance, too. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ] Donut Mart is the home of our new favorite, the “golden coconut” cake doughnut. This circle of goodness melts in your mouth, and its toasty coconut coating adds a delightful crunch. The custard-filled Boston cream wins points with tasters, too. The PB & J and buttermilk cake are also popular. (Alibi Staff, September 3, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ] Donut MartCuisine: Bakery/Sweets
Donut Mart is the home of our new favorite, the “golden coconut” cake doughnut. This circle of goodness melts in your mouth, and its toasty coconut coating adds a delightful crunch. The custard-filled Boston cream wins points with tasters, too. The PB & J and buttermilk cake are also popular. (Alibi Staff, October 13, 2011) Add a Review Formerly Enchantment Chocolates, this place in the Scottsdale Village shopping center sells donuts for days and tons of fudge. Taste a little bit of each so you can pick out your favorite before taking home a pound of chocolatey bliss and a dozen buttermilk, raised or cake donuts. There are cinnamon rolls on the weekend, too. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 1 ]
Fratelli's reincarnation revives the menu and familiar decor from the former Lomas deli with oven-baked subs, pasta platters, pizza, and their popular calzones. Add a side salad or a Fratelli antipasto to complete your meal or sample the pastries and donuts (made fresh daily). (Alibi Staff, October 29, 2012) Add a Review  Just Muffin AroundFull review: That’s right, they said “muffin” (7/24/2008) Read more: Mina's Dish: Goodbye Rodeo, hello Gregorio’s (11/3/2011)
Unlike other bakery/lunch places, this cute little breakfast and lunch spot isn’t at all saccharine in decor: The small space is adorned with works by local artists instead of teddy bears and dried flowers. Service is on the ball. Order at the counter, take a seat and soon a sweet-as-can-be lady will deliver food and napkins. Where the food is concerned, you have two choices: Gorge yourself on fresh-baked muffins or order a lunch mom would be proud of. The muffins rock, and a wide variety of sandwiches--two-handers--are served with a mini muffin in each basket. Too damn adorable for words. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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