Albuquerque's Best Brunch Spots
Wondering where to get delicious brunch in ABQ? Albuquerque has a wealth of options, offering everything from New Mexican classics to fresh farm-to-table fare and everything in between.
1. Range Cafe
Where to find them:
10019 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114
4401 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87111
1050 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104;
2200 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87107
What to get: huevos rancheros, breakfast burrito
Range Cafe has four locations in Albuquerque and one in nearby Bernalillo. They also have two other locations in New Mexico, one in Los Lunas and one in Las Vegas. Founded in 1992, Range Cafe prides itself on doing “ordinary food, exceptionally well.” The restaurant specializes in American and New Mexican comfort food, including breakfast burritos, green chile stew, meatloaf, and chicken bacon pasta. They locally source ingredients whenever possible, and have a comfortable and eclectic atmosphere.
2. The Grove Cafe Market
Where to find them: 600 Central Avenue SE Suite A Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
What to get: avocado toast, fancy breakfast sandwich, Grove mimosa
An Albuquerque favorite since 2006, The Grove Cafe & Market specializes in breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and sustainable agriculture. They offer upscale brunch food at affordable prices, and also bake a variety of scones, muffins, and cookies in-house daily. Try their “fancy breakfast sandwich,” made with two over-easy eggs, gruyere, bacon, arugula, mayo, “fancy” hot sauce on housemade English muffin & Grove kale salad, and top it off with a Grove mimosa!
3. Flying Star Cafe
Where to find them:
3416 Central SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
8001 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
4026 Rio Grande NW Albuquerque, NM 87107
10700 Corrales Rd Albuquerque, NM 87114
4501 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, NM 87111
8000 Paseo del Norte Bldg. D, Albuquerque, NM 87122
What to get: southwest bennie, fabulous french toast, fresh-roasted coffee
Flying Star Cafe has been serving up delicious brunch and breakfast since its founding in 1987. The restaurant now has six locations in the Albuquerque area, so you’re never far from a Flying Star! They serve classic American brunch food with a Southwestern twist - try their southwest bennie, a New Mexico-inspired take on eggs benedict that features eggs, queso, and green chile sausage on an English muffin. They roast their coffee in small, artisanal batches. Not in the mood for breakfast food? While they do serve breakfast all day, they also offer a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
4. Weck’s
Where to find them: At nine different locations in Albuquerque
What to get: papa grande,
Weck’s is a New Mexico staple, with fifteen locations across the state, including nine in Albuquerque. They also have locations in Santa Fe, Los Ranchos, Los Lunas, Rio Rancho, Farmington, and Las Cruces. Opened in 1991, Weck’s specialized in homestyle comfort food with generous portions and a focus on breakfast, lunch, and brunch. They offer “full belly favorites” like the papa grande - a double portion of fresh hashbrowns with double meat, cheese, and red or green chile. If you’re in the mood for a slightly lighter meal, they have a variety of breakfast and lunch options for under $10. For affordable, filling comfort food, Weck’s offerings are hard to beat.
5. Hartford Square
Where to find them: 218 Gold Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
What to get: seasonal specials
While Hartford Square serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they shine when it comes to brunch. Located in a cozy space near downtown Albuquerque, they’re a great place to stop for a laid back brunch with elevated American fare. The restaurant takes pride in usually locally sourced, organic ingredients and making everything fresh in small batches. Their menu changes from week to week based on seasonably available ingredients.
6. Humble Coffee Company
Where to find them:
4200 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
505 Central Ave NW suite c, Albuquerque, NM 87102
What to get: single-origin espresso, breakfast burritos
Albuquerque’s Humble Coffee Company is a craft coffee shop specializing in single-origin espresso and brews. They have two locations in the city, one near downtown and one in Nob Hill. In addition to coffee, they serve fresh pastries, breakfast burritos, and more. Humble Coffee Company is a great place to fuel up and go or linger with a cup of coffee and a good book, with free WiFi to boot.
7. Cafe Lush
Where to find them: 700 Tijeras Ave. NW. Albuquerque NM 87102
What to get: “lushaladas” loaded breakfast enchiladas, breakfast pizza
Cafe Lush boasts contemporary, eclectic American fare that is fresh and local. Founded in 2011 by a husband and wife team, the restaurant offers creative delicious food perfect for a brunch get-together. Try their “lushaladas,” loaded enchiladas with cheese, chile, eggs, potatoes, lettuce, tomato, and tortilla, or indulge in their breakfast pizza, featuring sour cream scallion potato crust and topped with eggs, house-made red or green chile and local cheeses.
8. Farm and Table
Where to find them: 8917 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
What to get: sweet potato hash, enchiladas and eggs
As their name suggests, Farm and Table offers locally grown and sourced farm-to-table meals with modern flair, with up to 80% of their menu sourced from local farmers, ranchers, dairies, and food artisans. The restaurant is situated on a working farm, with beautiful views, patio dining, and great ambiance. For brunch, check out their sweet potato hash with confit chicken, soft-cooked egg, endive, and whipped goat cheese, or their enchilada and eggs with carne adovada, pinto beans, tucumcari cheddar, and red or green chile.
9. Tia Betty Blue’s
Where to find them: 1248 San Mateo SE Albuquerque, NM
What to get: blue corn waffles, breakfast bowl
If you’re in the mood for classic New Mexican food, Tia Betty Blue’s is the place to be. The restaurant features home-style New Mexican classics, with house-made chile, carne adovada, tamales, and posole. Food is made from scratch daily using traditional New Mexican recipes, and the chile is hot! Try their blue corn waffles with vanilla, lavender, or chocolate whipped cream, and their breakfast bowl with fritos, papas, carne adovada, two eggs, cheese, and red or green chile. Not as a big a fan of New Mexican fare? Try their “almost gringo breakfast plate” with three eggs, meat, toast, hashbrowns, fruit, and chile on the side.
10. Slate Street Cafe
Where to find them: 515 Slate Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
What to get: green eggs and ham omelet, sausage sliders
Located in downtown Albuquerque, Slate Street Cafe offers comfort foods with a contemporary twist. Brunch is served on weekends, featuring creative dishes like their green eggs and ham omelet with green chile, white cheddar, and honey cured ham, or their sausage sliders with green chile turkey sausage on green chile cheddar biscuits with chipotle gravy. If you visit later in the day, they also feature an upstairs wine loft along with monthly wine tastings.
11. Cheese and Coffee
Where to find them:
119 San Pasquale Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
2679 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
What to get: Rio Grande, C&C Triple Decker
Cheese and Coffee started out as a small shop that, true to its name, sold cheese and coffee in bulk. They have since grown into a thriving coffee shop with two locations serving sandwiches, soups, and more in addition to the classic coffee and cheese offerings. You can build your own deli sandwich, or choose from any of their specialty sandwiches, which each come with the option of a soup or side salad. Try their Rio Grande, featuring pastrami, turkey, ham, green chile, and three cheeses on a pita, or their C&C Triple Decker with ham, turkey, bacon, dill havarti, mayo, lettuce, sprouts, and tomato on toasted rye. They also offer takeout sandwiches if you’re looking to grab lunch on the go!
If you’re looking to grab brunch in Albuquerque, there are a wealth of options to choose from, from chic upscale venues to classic homestyle New Mexican food. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s sure to be a restaurant that suits your fancy!
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