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cafe lush

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant American restaurant

One of the Top rated American restaurants in Albuquerque


Address

700 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Website

www.cafelushabq.com

Contact

(505) 508-0164

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (750 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 1 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 1:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (21) great (13) delicious (12) staff (8) vegan (8) friendly (7) menu (6) good (6) spot (6) Lush (6)
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  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 1 year ago on Google
    A Must Try!!! This little hidden gem was quite the find. I wanted to try something new that had outdoor seating and delicious food. Well this definitely hit all the checkmarks. I got a hot caramel macchiato, the omelet and shared a French toast with my hubby and he got the big breakfast. Well let me tell you none of it disappointed!! Service took a little longer, but the food was worth it. The cub vibe is very chill and hipster feel. We will definitely be back again!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David S H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, indoor and outdoor seating, exceptionally friendly staff… What else do I really need to say? GET YER RUMP OVER THERE for breakfast or lunch! And I hear that the weekend brunch features a different menu, and I cannot wait to try it!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kaydren k. 1 year ago on Google
    We were visiting from out of town, and we absolutely loved our experience here. The ladies that were serving us took amazing care of us! They made us feel right at home. We let them know we were vegan and they took great care of us! I wish we were in town for longer so we could have visited again (:
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ray T. 9 months ago on Google
    Still one of our favorites for outstanding food and hospitality! You feel like family. Usually we’re here for breakfast but I stopped by today for lunch. The Adam and their famous “slaw” were as amazing as the breakfast entrées. Congratulations on 12 years!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zach R. 6 months ago on Google
    Incredible staff and food. Very accommodating for those who are plagued with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. The staff are lovely people who deserve every dime spent here. I highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey B. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a delicious stop for breakfast. The menu had just enough options for variety but not too many to choose. They can accommodate special diets without batting an eye. The staff were really friendly and provided great service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious place for an early breakfast. Amy was awesome and she made sure we knew how we could have options that fit our dietary restrictions. The French toast (I got gluten free) was SO GOOD. Highly recommend if you are in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 raheem4real 1 year ago on Google
    Came twice so far on a visit to ABQ. So far this is my favorite food. 3 breakfast tacos were So good, then I tried a breakfast burrito (which I guess is the big thing in ABQ). I really had low hopes based on trying that at another high rated spot. But Lush stood up! Burrito was juicy cheesy delicious and their breakfast potatoes taste improperly good, for looking really ordinary. The lush latte was pretty special. A proper latte but then bastardized with a sprinkle of spices that really added something without ruining what a latte should be. I usually don't try non-standard coffees but fortune favored the bold today. The people are cool as can be, they remember me after a week, and we talk about whatever. To be fair, ABQ folks everywhere are way higher ratio of cool/friendly than people back home in upstate NY.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shy 9 months ago on Google
    Super cute spot, great food with some incredible vegan options!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food!! Worth a visit for sure if you are in Albuquerque. Every person in my group of 5 loved our food! The staff are great and very personable! I want to try everything on the menu! I would highly recommend the kale salad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mat L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great small local restaurant. Food is consistently good and service is spot on...especially how consistently busy they are. Breakfast enchiladas and omelet were fantastic and great way to start a Saturday morning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 steve b. 10 months ago on Google
    Cafe Lush is a gem of a restaurant. The menu is full of interesting twists on foodie favorites, and many dishes can be made gluten-free and/or vegan. We are vegan and came for breakfast. Even though we didn’t see mention of vegan cheese on the menu, they have it - along with well prepared tofu - and were very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. Our dishes were so delicious as were the Lush Lattes, which are a work of art. Amy and Rebecca are great! They are personable and fun, and made our dining experience pleasurable. We come to Albuquerque from Santa Fe periodically and will be looking forward to many more wonderful, fresh and healthy meals at Cafe Lush.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 11 months ago on Google
    Rebecca is the best serve. She serve 20 guest single handed for most of the time I was there. The food was so fire I couldn't stop drooling 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah R. 7 months ago on Google
    Great spot by the Saturday market! The brunch and breakfast are both amazing, only wish they were open for more meals!! It's a great spot for anyone with any kind of diet, or groups or couples with different diets. That means my omnivore gluten free mom and my (vegan) self can happily both have our needs met there when she visits; I can bring my vegan bestie, my omni boyfriend, etc. I had veggie hash with tofu one day, and a scramble a few days later, both were delicious, and hearty servings! Chai latte was awesome. Always have interesting iced tea flavors. Definitely my new favorite go-to. Grateful for you all at Cafe Lush!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miryam Sanchez R. 1 year ago on Google
    The best breakfast in town. Fresh local food full of flavour , the staff is really friendly. Try the turkey saussage and the bacon is delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evangelyn G. 3 months ago on Google New
    Tried this place twice so far & I love the Lushlatte! The food is delicious, but I am most impressed by the customer service... They are so super nice!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica M. 3 months ago on Google New
    This café is cute and has great ambiance. The food was great. It was healthy and filling, but it doesn't make you feel bloated like other fatty breakfast food places. The coffee had great presentation and tasted great; I had the lush latte. I would definitely go here again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark W. 5 months ago on Google
    Best brunch I've had in a long time. I'm from Tucson and always look for these small locally owned restaurants. Note that it is small and they do get very busy because they're very good. Not the type of place to hang out for an hour sipping coffee. Had to eat & give the table to next folks. I knew exactly why they were waiting - the food is that good!

  • 5/5 michael h. 11 months ago on Google
    Saw the excellent rating so stopped in for an omelet. The team that runs the restaurant is very friendly and fun. Food quality was superb, perfectly ripe avocado, tasty not chopped golf ball tomatoes and the chile, while not excruciatingly spicy, had excellent flavor. My omelet was piping hot and perfectly cooked. It is a tiny spot and I am sure gets crushed at high times, but mid morning was easy. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Kimberly N. 1 year ago on Google
    warm & casual atmosphere with friendly service and delicious food! I went with friends during breakfast and everything was SO GOOD! I ordered the veggie hash with tortillas and a chai latte.

  • 4/5 Chris Schutte (Shopping B. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped in at this small neighborhood café twice during my recent trip to ABQ, and neither visit disappointed. First stop, was for breakfast one morning, which consisted of a delicious and well-made egg-based croissant sandwich with fresh fixings and an incredibly delicious mixed fruit salad. They even grilled the pineapples! Next stop was for lunch and I opted for another breakfast item: the build-your-own breakfast burrito. My burrito contained eggs, beans, spinach, and lots of cheese and red / green chili sauce. This is l one of the better burritos I’ve had here in ABQ: in the top three.

  • 5/5 Eric M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great find! These people love food. They create a wonderful eating experience! Nice flavors, friendly wait staff. A must try - try it once and you will be sold

  • 5/5 Crista M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was really lovely. I was surprised by the flavor of the bacon (it's sweet!) and the waitress comped it from my meal (after offering me lots of alternatives!) because she noticed I pushed it to the side. Would definitely be back. The homemade tortillas were amazzzzing.

  • 4/5 Adam D. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool neighborhood vibe, simple but tasty menu and good service. Outside dining is great. Some vegan and vegetarian options but not overwhelming. Portions are modest. Price fair but not inexpensive. Nice that coffee/drink is included. I'm glad this is in our neighborhood.

  • 5/5 Susan Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Had lunch with friends here. Sat outside and truly enjoyed the whole experience. Our server Teresa was fantastic. The manager (forgetting her name) was warm and welcoming when I arrived. Food was amazing! Definitely will be going back to this little gem!

  • 5/5 Denise B. 1 year ago on Google
    We were traveling through Albuquerque and decided to stop at Café Lush. We're glad we did! The breakfast was amazing and the staff was AWESOME - almost like they were psychic! I had the breakfast pizza, which was a "crust" of hash browns, onion, green chili, and cheese, eggs on top, chile sauce, and lettuce and tomatoes on the side. The portions are generous. The café is small but very clean. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

  • 5/5 Alexandra m. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow. This place is so delicious. Everything was hot from the moment it left the frying pan. Literally my food stayed hot till I was done with my last bite. The Chile was very hot and very delicious. The French toast man. I don’t know what they did, but man did they get it right. The breakfast pizza is my ideal breakfast and let me tell you it did not disappoint. The omelette was huge and packed with fresh veggies.

  • 1/5 amaya 2 years ago on Google
    I went here and the food was made bad. My bread was still soaked in oil, they made my spinach way to salty to enjoy, my hashbrowns are green because the potatoes weren't ripe, the other meal (the French toast) still had egg juice in it, and the coffee was burnt. This was not an enjoyable way to start off our mornings.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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