The gluten free breakfast burritos and coffees we got to-go were fabulous, as was the staff!

Say yes to Lush!! I hope my original review still shows up...this little downtown gem continues to rock my world in every way. Today I wish I could add a sixth star for the spectacular stream of balloons that floated by. If you haven't tried the breakfast pizza here, just do it! And the Vegetable Hash is also fresh and phenomenal! Did I mention the top notch coffee in a cup that's never empty? Do I adore this place and its peeps? Yes....yes, I do! Yelp on, friends! read more

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Before continuing my road trip and leaving New Mexico, I needed some breakfast. Fortuitously, a quick walk from my hotel brought me to Cafe Lush, where I ordered black coffee ($2.75, w/refills) and the Lushaladas ($11.25). Although the coffee had the price point of diner coffee sitting in the save pot for hours on end, it tasted quite decent, like making drip coffee with a dripper (Hario V60, not the $20 Walmart machine) using blended medium roast beans. It's not an Ethiopian Yirgacheff and I won't get an index card with cupping notes and a pedigree, but it's far better than the price point suggests. I suspect my arrival time at 7:30 AM, 30 minutes after opening, may have something to do with this. My main course, the Lushaladas, consisted of stacked enchiladas served with chile and cheeses, breakfast potatoes and topped with two eggs. Served with tortilla, lettuce and tomato. It tasted exactly as advertised on the menu. Chile made of roasted peppers, cheese, eggs, and potatoes make for a hearty and savory breakfast. read more

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The food was phenomenal! Atmosphere Was great! A smile on every patrons face when we walked in the door! The service was absolutely impeccable! For such a small and quant place it's doing big things! I've been in NM for four months now and no breakfast can hold a candle to the food me and my partner experience today! read more

Cafe Lush - Lush latte - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Time for breakfast, something close by work. So here we are. A small place in a non descript building. If you weren't looking you could miss it it. Sometimes gps is a bonus. Theres about 15 tables inside and a few on the sidewalk. It was a little too cold for outside dining. We find a place in the corner, menus follow with a request for our drink order. A soy milk latte and coffee. We selected our food order - a breakfast scramble and French toast with Kahlua syrup. In a word absolutely delicious. The Kahlua syrup added a very different flavor that a straight maple syrup can give you. The scramble was equally good - plenty of cheese covering the eggs, homemade chile and turkey sausage and mushrooms. There was plenty of all the ingredients. Do yourself a favor check these guys out - you won't regret it! read more

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Dairy free French toast!!!! If you can't eat dairy you know how hard breakfast out can be. The French toast was made with Raisin bread and coconut milk and was excellent. Lovely service and great food. Wish we lived here to make this a regular spot. read more

Cafe Lush - Dairy free French toast and turkey sausage. - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is such a cute little place. About 8 tables inside and a couple outside. Everything can be made GF!! Food was delish and service fast and friendly. read more

Cafe Lush - Veggie breakfast with poached eggs. - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A tiny cafe on the corner, it's very gives nice and cozy vibes. My party of 4 was a little crowded so I suggest going with a party of 2, for a more personal experience! It seems to me that they have loyal customers, as the staff knew many by name! read more

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This is a cute, small restaurant. It's clean and bright with indoor and outdoor seating. You can park on the street or behind the building. Their menu is all Gluten Friendly! I got the breakfast tacos, the coffee cake, and the lush latte. You will not be disappointed. They have lunch and breakfast options plus lots of cafe drinks as well. read more

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The food had a lot of good gluten and dairy free options. I was pleased with the French toast which turned out to actually be a large pancake with apples. The bacon was very tasty also! The service was great, the ladies were very friendly. They even found me a dairy free and gluten free pumpkin muffin! Super thoughtful. We also really liked that we got to sit next to the window. They are very small so their restrooms were outside around the corner of the building and I do wish the lush latte was sweeter. read more

Cafe Lush - Gluten free French toast - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was the cutest sweetest little cafe I've been to in a while! Staff were immediately helpful and welcoming. It is open seating to sit wherever you'd like, we chose a window seat table (they also have a patio). What I adored most about this spot was how food allergy conscious they were. They could make any menu item gluten friendly and offered a variety of vegan and vegetarian options as well. Another thing we were grateful for was they offered a variety of payment options - Apple Pay, cash, or card. The service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and the restaurant was kept cleanly. A new fav in my book! read more

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Delicious food with vegan options. Saturday brunch includes a free beverage. The service was awesome. read more

Cafe Lush - Omelette with cinnamon raisin bread - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is the cutest breakfast place! It is very small but all the food is delicious. I love the small outdoor seating area. It has a nice neighborhood ambiance. The indoor seating area is small but wonderful. Well behaved dogs are also welcome in the outdoor seating area. They even gave our dog some treats. read more

Cafe Lush - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cafe Lush makes one of the BEST Brekkie Burritos I have had in all of NM. So delicious and you choose what goes in it. Ingredients are fresh, service is fast and friendly. This is a little gem in the heart of Albuquerque! All the folds who work here are delightful. When the weather is nice, they have outdoor seating too. Love this place!! read more

Cafe Lush - Breakfast burrito with hashbrowns. - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I noticed this cafe a long time ago but for some reason never went to it. Today I decided that it was time and invited a friend out for brunch. The atmosphere is so cozy and clean. Parking was easy to access. There is plenty of outside shaded dining. The menu is very decently priced for a brunch restaurant and the portion sizes. I ordered the French toast. It was quite an interesting culinary experience as the French toast had scrambled eggs in the middle. It was delicious and a better French toast than I am used to. The service was splendid. There were a few flies that were bothering us outside and the waitress supplied our table with a little fly fan to keep them away (we did not even ask, she just brought it to us)! I am definitely going to be returning soon. read more

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Cafe Lush is an adorable little cozy corner cafe that makes some delicious gluten-free french toast! The burrito was reportedly very good and the gf red and green chile was delicious! Wonderful people and service was great. read more

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Food was excellent, so many healthy options available, super fast and friendly service. Free parking, nice outdoor area... from out of town but will be back! Really enjoyed the organic gluten free pasta salad! My friend really enjoyed The Adam sandwich. read more

Cafe Lush - Two comedians on the road! - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Such a cute little hole in the wall! My breakfast hash and toast were top notch. I would definitely eat here again and recommend to others. read more

Fantastic brunch. Lots of vegan options- tofu and vegan cheese too. Seemed like most of the menu could be made vegan. I got the breakfast burrito made vegan. Rest of the crew had a few of the Omni options and said it was the best food they have had on our visit to Albuquerque. The staff was friendly and hustling. Smaller building so be prepared to potentially wait, but food came out very fast. read more

What a fabulous find for breakfast! Although the red chile is quite flavorful, the green chile is superb on eggs or the potatoes. The green chile sausages were also tasty. My husband was thrilled to find this little gem because anything can be made gluten free. He raved about the breakfast tacos The coffee is delicious and our wonderful waitress kept our cups filled and warm. They even gave us a coffee for the road. Nice way to say goodbye to Albuquerque. read more

Amy took great care of us, her friendly, bubbly, and energetic personality definitely made the experience. Our food and drinks were all delicious. We enjoyed a hot and iced Mocha, an espresso (served with a slice of lemon which was an interesting addition) and a Latte. The croissant sandwich was light and not too flaky. The turkey sausage was delicious and not too spicy, the fruit cup had grilled pineapple which was fantastic. Our group also had the Breakfast scramble with the Lush Bacon, the Breakfast plate which is a very basic/traditional two egg style Breakfast with hash browns. The hash browns were very well done and we'll seasoned. Highly recommend this establishment! read more

This is a little hidden gem. Small restaurant, with just a few tables but the food and the staff were so good we can't wait to go back. I was taking my niece out to lunch near her work and found Cafe Lush on YELP. I am so glad we found it. I have already called my niece to go back. Must try!! read more

The food is incredible. I highly recommend. All the servers are extremely respectful and kind.

Our sever had some skin condition which had severe scabs with pus uncovered. She put her bare fingers on the nozzle of the ketchup bottle and in our coffee cups. Gross. This is my second review as my first review was removed for offensive language read more

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I found this place on Yelp and was so happy I did. The food was great, fresh and fast. The waitstaff was awesome. Cute place and good food! read more

Cafe Lush - Yogurt, granola and fruit. - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

My daughters and I went to have some girl time and we loved everything about this place. Highly recommend

I've just have to write about this small cafe in downtown area, after having gone here for quite a few times with my kids, ever since they were 2 and 8 years old! They're both now 12 and 17. I just wanted to make point out, we had always ordered the breakfast items, ie. Lushaladas, eggs Benedict, just to name a few. They have always had phenomenal reviews regarding those breakfast items! But, little did I know, to my surprise, they also have pizzas! PIZZAS made to order! I was pleasantly surprised to see these pizza items on the lunch menu! The owner, Sandy, has told me those have always been staples on the menu. I was not aware of that! I guess I just didn't thoroughly looked at the entire menu! So, I'm doing it, i'm going to venture out of my comfort zone and order a pizza! There are 4 different types to choose from. I ordered the roasted pear with the balsamic glaze and arugula. Everything was fresh and delightful! Love the attention to details! I'm definitely recommending this eatery gem to everyone who's looking to eat in this area of town! read more

Great breakfast spot on a casual Saturday morning. We came here after an early workout and it hit the spot.

This small cafe in Albuquerque had excellent service and great food. They serve generous portions. Waitresses kept our drinks full and were very proud of their menu choices. read more

Cafe Lush - The egg plate with avocado, hash browns, turkey sausage with green chilies, toast and blueberry jam - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I've been going to Cafe Lush downtown on Tijeras and 7th for years and they never fail to disappoint. Their ingredients, menu options, red chile, and friendly hard-working staff keeps me coming back. From breakfast to lunch, I always love to change it up because there are so many delicious choices. I often go for an omelet, breakfast burrito, or breakfast tacos in the morning. Their Lush Bacon is consistently the best. And I don't know why I've never asked them, but I have always wondered what they do with their eggs to make them so unique-tasting. It's almost cinnamon-like (I am most likely completely off, but it's SOMETHING different and tasty for sure!). Please don't quote me on the cinnamon! For lunch, their sandwiches, wraps, and salads are bomb. The mango chicken salad with edamame and blueberry vinaigrette - *drool*! They have fantastic pizzas and burgers too. GF crust, as well. I don't have a gluten intolerance, but I sometimes get the organic GF pasta because I love that they put peas in it...and mmmm their vodka lemon cream sauce! Everything at Lush tastes fresh and there are so many healthy items to choose from - vegetarian and vegan options, too. If you haven't checked out this super cute cafe, you're missing out! read more

Cafe Lush - Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This place is great! Great food, great atmosphere! Vegan friendly! I had the vegetarian scramble, came back for it again. read more

The food was delicious and so fresh. They recommend the tuna melt and it was so yummy. Service was great. Super friendly and laidback. We sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful spring day. Would get the tuna mealy again. read more

Cute and eccentric boutique diner off of the beaten path. Very colorful neighborhood with plenty of comfortable outside seating. I got the breakfast plate-- had some of the best ham and sourdough toast of my life! Wait staff were quick and friendly. Super busy, so you know it's good. Definitely coming back. read more

Cafe Lush - Breakfast plate with ham, scrambled eggs, home potatoes, and sourdough toast - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We ended up here for brunch and the food was very good. It's located in a great little spot a little further away from the hustle and bustle. The restaurant is fairly small with seating outside. The server we had was very accommodating and friendly. Overall we would go back if there weren't so many amazing places to choose from in NM. read more

I had the garden salad with grilled artichokes and green chile citrus vinaigrette. It was incredible! The place was so adorable and the service was quick and friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

Excellent breakfast choice if you are in the area. Amy provided great service and the breakfast was just what I needed. Everything was great in a cozy atmosphere read more

Such a great place to eat! Staff is great, friendly and on top of it. Food is great! Lots of options for everyone. I love the green Chile here. It's great! read more

Cafe Lush - Cafes Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great lunch and service. We sat outside with our pup, Willie, who was treated like a King... treats and a big bowl of water

First time coming here. To start I walked in to get something small to eat and a coffee. No one addressed me, 3 ladies behind the counter 1-making coffee, 1- looking for something and the other putting butter on seemed like cinnamon bread NO GLOVES! She was gripping that bread like it owed her money. Then a plate came through the window, with fried egg hanging off. She peeled off the hanging part (no gloves) then delivered out. Pew!!!! One lady had sores all over her extremely swollen hands (no gloves) taking orders and preparing coffees. I must say, made me sick! I was already committed, so I just ordered a To-go coffee. Will I return? ABSOLUTELY not. Sorry little cafe, hygiene and customer service is a must! Good luck to you. read more

This is such a charming gem in downtown Albuquerque. I ordered "The Mo", which is essentially a vegan sandwich with tons of yummy grilled veggies. For my side, I had the slaw. Holy Molly everything was so darn good! They can accommodate gluten allergies which is a huge bonus. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can sit on the patio and enjoy a nice meal in the warmth. Do yourself a favor and give them a try! read more