This is a local chain counter service bakery restaurant. I stopped in for breakfast, while exploring the Nob Hill neighborhood. The order line was long and slow when I arrived, giving ample time to peruse the bakery cases. (Maybe that's the plan!) I did succumb to temptation and added 2 shortbread cookies to my omelette order. The cookies went perfectly with my hot latte. The omelette was beautifully prepared and delicious The restaurant offers several options for dining and is a large space. Large windows face the street, providing a pleasant well-lit atmosphere. read more

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Went to the Nob Hill location for lunch. I had the Athena salad, which was delicious. I liked the fried and breaded feta chunks with the vinaigrette. The salad was definitely enough for a meal. My friend had the seasonal spinach frittata. She said was ok but that I definitely had the better dish. They were also giving away cheesecake samples at the counter, which was a nice touch. There is no parking for the restaurant, but there is plenty of street parking close by. Definitely a nice lunch spot when you are in the area! read more

I visited the Paseo location today to buy a sandwich for a hospitalized friend who requested the BLT. The picture show it loaded with lettuce in a sliced baguette. When I gave it to my friend, it was two little dinner rolls, one slice of lettuce, a little bacon and it was hard to find the tomato. For $14 I got a $5 sandwich if you call it that. I'm very disappointed and will never buy anything there again. read more

Food looked better than it tasted. The food was overly salted which made it inedible. The coffee was cold. The service was okay they were not busy and the staff were not very friendly. This used to be one of my go to but not anymore. read more

Flying Star Café - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

3.5 stars rounding up. Very friendly to those who need to be on gluten-free diets. However, I didn't ask if they can put sandwiches on gluten-free bread or make some other accommodation without bread. I wish I had because the turkey jack sandwich sounded really good, though actually I wish I had tried their Cobb salad with tomatillo dressing. Instead, I have been trying to eat less meat so I ordered the huevos rancheros. The dish was a bit too salty for me overall, but the eggs were cooked just right, and the corn tortillas were great. Service was quick and as friendly as the menu, if not more so. read more

Christy did an amazing job ! We will definitely be back, she did an amazing job she checked on our table more than once just to make sure we were doing good, very nice personality Very hard worker, good dedicated employees are hard to find, we hope to see her again when we come back read more

We dine at this location every time we go to Albuquerque to visit our kiddo who is a UNM student. The food is incredible and the service is always terrific. It's a nice, laid-back place for a great meal! read more

We loved this place! The food was great, service was serve yourself (fine by us), but they were really nice and the vibe was cool. We went back twice in our 3 day visit. read more

Flying Star Café - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I had a craving for soup one day when it was "souper" windy out. I usually go to Panera if I'm too lazy to cook. But when I got there, the soup bread bouls and the corn chowder were sold out. I was bummed. I went further up Central to Flying Star to buy a dessert (I bought two: my slice of my bread pudding and a slice of this Amazingly awesome and just perfec at cheesecake. On my way out, I noticed they had a chili corn chowder. I ordered a cup of this with a tortilla and it was so good. My only regret was not ordering a bigger bowl of it. Today would be the perfect day to try it. read more

I stopped going to this location because the last time I was there, the guy that was cooking had rubber gloves, the food and also texting would grab his phone and text and touch the food. That's not very sanitary, especially when you're dealing with pork and dirty hands and touching the with your rubber I do not recommend this place for that reason. read more

Great place for breakfast! I like their salads especially the Asian salad, which can be ordered at breakfast time. My husband loves the egg dishes and we both enjoy the fresh coffee. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating. I like the decorations and outside patio. read more

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Now you're just some diner where I used to go. A lot of restaurants share this fate, used to be fresh, then started trying to squeeze more money out of less quality. read more

Delicious food. Green chile sausages were great. Food quality was great overall. Restaurants was clean and staff very friendly. Surprised this place was rated at 3.4 stars. I give it a 5.0. read more

Cashier was friendly and helpful. Restaurant kept very clean. Seating is a good combo of tables, booths, and soft lounge furniture - plus a couple of small metal tables outside. Parking is metered, but I was able to park in the shade on a side street (Tulane) for free. Huevos rancheros were pretty good. Eggs were cooked well, and the Xmas chile was on point. Did not like the papitas; weren't very crispy, and I like my breakfast potatoes to have a nice crunch. Got a slice of the (okay) carrot cake to go ($8.50 before tax - yeesh!), and I'd return to try the coffee...maybe the giant eclair. read more

There were some outstanding moments, and some significant misses. The Mexican latte was perhaps one of the best lattes I've ever had ! The Keylime pie that a member of our party ordered was memorable. However, my biscuit sandwich was largely inedible. The egg was overcooked, the bacon, nearly nonexistent, and the level of cornmeal in the biscuit itself, made it a crumbling mess. It was not appetizing at all! Another member of our party ordered French toast and while it was good, it was ridiculously priced for two pieces of bread with no side. read more

My SO and I met a friend for a Sunday breakfast before leaving town. Location was convenient (on Nob Hill). You do have to order at the counter, but they will bring the food to you. I enjoyed my chai and Ranch breakfast. This came with two eggs, two sausages with green chili, potatoes and toast. I normally like hash browns. I wasn't a fan of the potatoes, so didn't eat too much of those, but everything else was delicious! Someone came over to clear our plates as we finished our drinks and conversation. That was nice. I wasn't expecting that since we had to order at the counter. We found parking on the street, right in front of the restaurant and we didn't have to pay since it was a Sunday. Perfect! Nice place to get a good chai and breakfast. read more

Food is way, way overpriced. The owners seem to think they're in LA or NYC. Service is always good; ambiance comfortable.

This Flying Star seems to be a busy place, at least today it was, but nevertheless, the workers were very friendly and attentive, and the food was out in a decent time and tasted great. read more

Loved this place! We planned to go to The Farmacy up the street which looked perfect - except for a 40 minute wait. This place down the street was excellent; great menu and fast service and the food was fresh and flavorful - our crew had French toast, some burritos, and huevos rancheros with Christmas chiles and the black bean relish---mmmmmmmm Go there! read more

Flying Star Café - Huevos Rancheros on a corn tortilla with Christmas chiles and black bean relish. - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Prices are exorbitantly high for what you receive, while portion sizes have become much smaller and food quality has noticeably declined. $17 for a bowl of rice, tofu and veggies? The owners have lost their minds! Not to mention being complete Trumpies and sending money to his political campaign- if this matters to you, go elsewhere!! read more

I ordered lunch at this location yesterday. There was a lot to choose from for seating. Ordered the Quesadillas and got my table. It took them 20 minutes for them to bring my order out. It was just Quesadillas! I remember when it was hard to find a seat but your food came out - in less than 20 minutes. Will go to wrecks or Dion's from now on...or just go home and make myself a sandwich. read more

Food was excellent, service was great, conversation was normal for a place of this size, other words you could hear yourself think.

The last few times I've gone to the Flying Star on Central, I've noticed a decline in the quality of their food. The prices have always been pretty high here but the product was 'generally' worth the cost. Today though, not so much. First, they were out of the sandwich I usually order - which seems odd since it is a basic on their menu. So, I had a burger. $20 for not much and not all that good. But what made the experience poor was standing at the counter waiting for someone to provide a refill of a drink. The manager looked right at me standing there and moved past me to help someone else. For the $30 I spent in total I got substandard food and equally substandard service. read more

If I was only rating this place as a coffee shop it would be higher, their coffee and tea are fine and I wouldn't hesitate to stop in for that. But for food, they're just not worth what they charge and the service is not good enough to make up the difference. It's not a bad place to eat but there's so many better options in the area. Keep an eye on their specials, sometimes those are a good deal. read more

Loved this place!! This is also on the Main Street so parking was a little bit of a hassle. We went there as a party of 6+ a baby! We got drinks and that got out to us pretty quickly! We all ordered different options such as breakfast burrito, eggs Benedict, scrambled, 2 ppl ordered omelettes. Everything came out tougher but took a moment to get to us. Seating was good but you have to find your own table ( so first come first serve) and thank goodness there was a big group that left, and we swooped in for the table! They had a good arrangement of desserts, goodies, beverages, etc. coffees were all good. I got my standard white choc mocha- and it was pretty good! It is very busy and noisy, so this would be like an early morning brunch type of place, very causal. read more

Huge portions and great seasonal choices. Unfortunately, they were out of a few of the ingredients that were in some of the dishes I wanted to try, but we ended up getting pozole, their cauliflower wings (which were delicious), and I had the southwest eggs Benedict with turkey sausage and the chili queso. It definitely had a kick and they served the queso with a heavy hand. It was my first time visiting this location, but it was nice and cozy, and we'll definitely come back. read more

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This was recommended to me by a friend that grew up in Albuquerque! The soup was just what I needed to warm up from a long flight over. The latte was good for my drive out into the desert. I ended my lunch with a pumpkin/pecan mash up cheesecake that was phenomenal. I only give 4 stars because the food was okay, but the baked goods (it is a bakery!!) were amazing. If you have a sweet tooth and are in Albuquerque I highly recommend. It's a nice place with walk up service to sit down and work. There were lots of people with laptops out working! read more

Flying Star Café - Corn chowder - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Best grilled cheese sandwich ever Keylime pie was amazing a wide variety of entrées on the menu

I've loved this place since it was double rainbow bakery. Everything is scratch made in house so fantastic. Trendy atmosphere, WiFi hot spot. Good study place it's an order at the counter we bring it out place and service is usually spot on! read more

Difficult to believe, I was sick for a week after dining at the Juan Tabo location. Figure there was something wrong with the meat in their hamburger, tasted like seasoned meat. Service was slow and meal was lukewarm--memorable $50 meal. read more

This was one of the recommended places to grab lunch from a local. There was a nice relatively quiet vibe to the place. There was lots of seating, and students from UNM scattered about appearing to work of assignments. The menu is relatively small and there is a counter up front full of cakes and other sweets. They also sell several types of coffees. We ordered the Make Your Own Omelette and the Fish & Chips. Both were very good. You order at the counter and the food is brought out to you. The service was also quite good. read more

I did my first time online order, and got a free dessert! We ordered car-side pick-up and they knew exactly which car to bring our meals to. They used recycled plastic which is recyclable so we felt good about the earth. You also get to select "no utensils" so there is no waste. The employee was kind, fast, and there was minimal contact because you can pay and tip online before heading out. Onto the food: AMAZING!!! I got the grilled cheese and sweet potato fries. I love this rustic twist on a childhood favorite. Fresh bread (baguette) bread, sharp cheddar cheese, perfect melt. The sweet potato fries, you pay a little more for, but it's totally worth it. Sweet, salty, and still warm & crunchy. I usually get the "crave" salad, but I was in the mood to carb-load. I'm glad I did because I usually do not deviate from my orders. The boyfriend got the "California Melt" which was vegetarian as well, with the regular fries. His looked so good!!! Sautéed mushrooms, avocado, Swiss cheese, on that same fresh baked bread/toast. We shared the "pineapple falling-up cake" and it was soft, moist, sweet, with fresh pineapple baked right on, with a cherry to top! Unfortunately, we didn't get a photo of the cake because we ate it after dinner and totally spaced. But the rest of it was just as photogenic as it was delicious. There are vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options, meat options, and the list goes on-and-on. Low key: The only other meal I've had besides the "crave" salad here was the "Ranchers Melt" which is like a French-dip but with green chile on top & horseradish (I spared the radish and asked for the au jus anyway) and this was also a UNM favorite of mine many-many-moons ago. 10/10 recommend this and other locations. THAT is something I appreciate about this company: they are consistent between locations so you don't have to fear finding only one spot, you can enjoy them all. read more

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Great food! I've had an omelet, the Buddha bowl, the espresso truffle brownie, and cold brew coffee here and it was all excellent. The seating area is nice and pleasant to spend time in. No complaints with service, both in person and take out. read more

Flying Star Café - Buddha bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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No. I'm more than happy to pay top dollar for good food. This is very expensive for subpar crap, reeks of greed. My entire family always suggests we go here, and little by little they've all been turned off by it. So many great spots, don't waste your time and money here. read more

Stopped in for a sweet with the family. Everything looked decadent and delicious. I ordered the pumpkin cheesecake which was amazing! The staff was great and friendly. This location was clean and just busy enough. Seems like a good place to go for their bottomless cup of copy and some studying or reading. read more

Flying Star Café - Pumpkin Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Super cool place. Cozy ambiance and good service. Food is great as well. The items in the bakery look yummy.

1st of all the computer asked for a tip before any Service is rendered, Then I paid twenty dollars For fish and chips with two pieces of fish that were tiny. When the person brings it out they had no silverware. I had to get-up-and-get my own silverware,. But I did not get my tip back or even half of it I can't believe these guys are asking for a tip before Anything is even done the tip is supposed to come after Git the F outa here read more

When I first moved to ABQ about 12 years ago, Flying Star was fantastic and was my go-to. After a few years, it simply was not as good anymore. The food was disappointing and the staff was not pleasant. I have visited a few times each year over the past 6, hoping it would improve. It never has. But, while visiting town today, I tried again. Sadly, it was worse than ever. The gentleman on expo - who I assumed was the manager based on the color of his shirt - had a terrible attitude. It was if having customers was just too irritating to endure. I gave my order to a girl at the counter who did not write anything down and did not have access to a register. When the register was free, the manager was there. I had to repeat my order - again and again and again. He appeared to have trouble listening and/or comprehending what I was saying and kept thinking he knew what I wanted, which he did not. When I received my order, it was not correct. I asked for no green onion in the egg salad but it was in there. Of course, then I remembered I asked that of the girl who took my order. Okay, my mistake for not repeating that request to the manager. I did, however, ask him a couple of times for ranch dressing and had to ask again once I received my order and it was not in the bag. So, overall, a terrible experience. I will not be giving them another chance. read more

If you're going to advertise "breakfast all day," you should probably learn how to cook eggs. My omelette was cold when it arrived and it came out about 10 minutes before my meal companions entree. His was hot and freshly cooked. This isn't the first time this location has messed up an order. I won't eat at Flying Star Nob Hill again. I've never had any issues at any of the other Flying Star locations. Why can't this location get it right? read more

Flying Star Café - This is the omelette I received last night for dinner. - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

As Flying Star Cafes go this is a nice one. Same menu of course. I have had great service here and they make a great London Fog. This is a big location lots of places to study and you do see a large collage crowd at this location. So if you need a study spot with good food and caffeinated beverages this is a good one. This location can also get really loud when it is busy so think about that when you are planing to stop in. read more