   | Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo Albuquerque Restaurants AlbuquerqueEllie's Yoberri ParkNoon-9:30 pm every day (subject to change) Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
Albuquerque - Far Northeast HeightsKeva JuiceMon-Thurs: 7am-8pm
Fri: 7am-9pm
Sat: 8am-9pm
Sun: 9am-8pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
Keva Juice won Best Smoothies on our Readers’ Choice Restaurant Poll every time we ran the category. Despite its corporate veneer, the Keva Juice company is actually based out of New Mexico--and we agree, the product is awesome. It has a dizzying menu of enormous fruity milkshakes (or “smoothies,” to some), all blended up with fruit, frozen yogurt, juice and/or sherbet. And, in some cases, Oreos. Yum. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Pop Pop’s Original Italian Water IceMon-Thu: noon-8pm
Fri: 12pm-9pm
Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: 1pm-6pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
Though the phrase "water ice" somehow doesn’t sound very appealing, Pop Pop’s frozen treats are divine slushy mixtures somewhere between sorbet and a Slurpee. In fact, we think Pop Pop’s water ices are the most refreshing of the bunch we’ve tried. Sure, the flavors taste kind of fake. But so do Slurpees and who can get enough of those? If you’re a freak for fair food, be sure to check out the cotton candy-flavored ice. It’s got the exact same flavor only not overpoweringly sweet. It’s shockingly good. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Theobroma ChocolatierMon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change)
There may be times in your life when chocolate seems like your only friend. But look at what a good friend chocolate has been. It covers pretzels for you. It makes truffles for you. And you never have to wonder if it really loves you, because it always does. Floor-to-ceiling shelves boast gift baskets and bags, chocolate sculptures and molded items, giant "kisses," and sugar-free assortments. A chilled candy case shimmers with an assortment of chocolate truffles, creams and caramels sold by the piece. The counter is heaped with our favorite items, mostly chocolate poured over salty, crunchy things like pretzels, popcorn, nuts and cookies. Also, look for chocolate-covered strawberries and Taos Cow ice cream in eight flavors. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Midtown I Scream Ice CreamMon-Sat: 11:30am-9pm
Sun: 11:30am-8pm (subject to change) Full review: Restaurant Review: Three Scoops of Local Flavor (7/17/2008)
Burque's newest retro-style ice cream shop is super kid-friendly with spill-indifferent concrete floors and tons of nostalgic fun for everyone. Kids are encouraged to adorn their ice cream with the help of "topping tokens," which they can pump into low-set gumball machines filled with fixings like crushed Oreos, Jelly Bellies and Fruity Pebbles. All 33 of the hard-packed flavors are made by Creamland right here in New Mexico. ISIC also serves up shakes, splits and other specialty treats to order, and most are between $1 and $5. Cheap! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Keva JuiceMon-Thurs: 7am-9pm
Sat: 8am-10pm
Sun: 9am-8pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
Keva Juice won Best Smoothies on our Readers’ Choice Restaurant Poll every time we ran the category. Despite its corporate veneer, the Keva Juice company is actually based out of New Mexico--and we agree, the product is awesome. It has a dizzying menu of enormous fruity milkshakes (or “smoothies,” to some), all blended up with fruit, frozen yogurt, juice and/or sherbet. And, in some cases, Oreos. Yum. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review The last of its kind and re-opened after an extensive remodel; all the other Mac’s locations have quietly shut down over the years. Maybe it’s because each greasy, paper-lined basket is a heart attack waiting to happen—but at least we’re dying happy. Fried strips of steak, white rolls or Texas toast, and thick, creamy shakes are the hidden crown jewels of the establishment. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Nob HillAdd a Review Model PharmacyMon-Fri: 9:30am-5:30pm
Cafe 9:30am-3:30pm
Sat: 10am-5pm
Cafe 10am-3:00
Closed Sunday (subject to change)
There are more members of AARP than UNM students at this University-area lunch counter, but it has nothing to do with the food. There are also vastly more women than men filling the tables, though that’s more understandable. After all, half of the building is dedicated to fancy soaps, hairbrushes, jewelry and perfumes. But this pharmacy (which doesn’t take insurance and therefore fills few prescriptions) is full of mysterious contrasts and pleasant surprises. The mostly-sandwich menu is far above par, with real roasted turkey breast and house-made brisket, and Model has the Best Soda Fountain in Albuquerque, according to our readers. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Olo Yogurt Studio11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (subject to change) Meals Served: Open Late Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
The process used to create Olo’s vibrant flavors guarantees live, active cultures in the product. There are 10 flavors available on tap at any given time, every one richly flavorful. (You can find this week’s list of flavors on Olo's website.) Follow the signs and take a cup to the stainless steel taps. Once you have your yogurt(s) in a cup, there are more than 45 toppings to crown your dish. Finish it off with a swirl of whipped cream and weigh in at the register. At 41 cents an ounce, you can customize a treat that satisfies your palate and your pocketbook. (Alibi Staff, November 18, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - North Valley 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 Albuquerque - Northeast HeightsThere’s a certain tangible thrill that comes with eating in the hollow gullet of a giant bird of prey, especially when you’re tearing into a juicy green chile cheeseburger, red-tinged grease streaming down your claws, a shiny ring encircling your beak. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 4 ] Yeller Sub is the place for great subs, like meatball, steak and egg, sliced top-round roast beef and a steak and grilled onion that isn't quite downtown Philly quality, but it's not bad. There's a soda fountain where they can whip you up a mean milkshake for about three bucks, and for four, a banana split big enough to send even the most hardcore sugar junkie into a coma. They've got fresh salads and homemade cinnamon rolls. They cater, they deliver, they bake their own rolls, and they've got excellent, friendly service at the counter no matter what time of the day or night you wander in looking for a meat fix. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - South ValleyThis
paleteria
sells all kinds of freshly made cold treats like mango and hot-cold-sweet-salty-sour chile
paletas
(popsicles), strawberries with cream, and nonalcoholic piña coladas. Your
hijos
will just love it, and so will you. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - SoutheastCraving something sweet but dreading the guilt? This
paleteria
sells all kinds of freshly made, not-too-sweet cold treats with real fruit—mango and chile
paletas
(popsicles), fresh strawberries with cream and nonalcoholic piña coladas to name a few. Indulge away. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - UniversityWinners of Best Dish Covered in Gravy, Best Chicken-Fried Steak, Best Milkshake/Malt, Best Diner and Best American in recent polls. Step back in time for old-fashioned diner food and atmosphere with a New Mexican twist (incarnate in the hot-and-spicy Frito pie). The 66 Diner dishes up yummy burgers and fries, breakfast plates, and daily specials like chicken pot pie with cream gravy or crispy-fried po’ boys. The real stars in this place, though, are the awesome frozen desserts. They run the gamut from mammoth banana splits to 99-cent teeny-weeny hot fudge sundaes. The milkshakes come in almost any flavor combination you can think of and are some of the creamiest, most lip-smacking concoctions around. (Alibi Staff, October 13, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 7 ] Chillz Frozen CustardMon-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: noon-8pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
Winner of Best Frozen Desserts in our 2010 Best of Burque Restaurants poll. One of the best reasons to celebrate our long, hot summers, Chillz’ creamy custard is only made better with the addition of crunch, fruit and syrups. Sometimes brain freeze is a good thing. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review
Cute-as-a-button Mint Tulip’s menu reads the way you’d expect in a non-veggie café. There is a Reuben, as well as a BLT. This may seem like unusual fare for a vegan restaurant, but of course all of the meat-like items are made from non-animal sources. There’s also ample fuel for your inner sweet tooth and glutton: a grilled Elvis (a sandwich of peanut butter, almond butter, banana and agave), a gelatin-free fluffernutter, and a fully decadent lineup of baked goods and desserts, including some delightful lavender drop cookies. It’s locally sourced and very affordable, too. (Alibi Staff, July 28, 2011) Add a Review Albuquerque - Upper Nob Hill Route 66 Malt ShopMon 11am-8pm
Tues-Thur 8am-8pm
Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
Sun 8am- 8pm (subject to change) Read more: Mina's Dish: Dance studio and diner combo comes out swinging (6/16/2011)
Fantastic burgers, Frito pie, hot and meaty sandwiches, and all kinds of old-fashioned soda fountain beverages are waiting for you in this beautifully built-out mom ’n’ pop diner. We love the bleu cheese green chile burger, salmon burger, fresh crab cake sandwich and homemade potato salad. The kids love the malts and pumping quarters into the well-stocked juke box. (Alibi Staff, September 16, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Westside Keva JuiceMon-Thurs: 7am-9pm
Fri: 7am-10pm
Sat: 8am-10pm
Sun: 9am-8pm (subject to change) Cuisine: Ice Cream/Smoothies/Gelato/Fro-Yo
Keva Juice won Best Smoothies on our restaurant poll every time we ran the category. Despite its corporate veneer, the Keva Juice company is actually based out of New Mexico—and we agree, the product is awesome. It has a dizzying menu of enormous fruity milkshakes (or “smoothies,” to some), all blended up with fruit, frozen yogurt, juice and/or sherbet. And, in some cases, Oreos. Yum. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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