So yesterday, March 17, 2024, Susanne and I stopped by Sprouts on Alameda (westside ABQ) for potatoes & parsley. As we walked past the bakery section, we were astounded to see a rack filled with bread from our favorite local bakery: FANO! There, in all its glory, were bags of Rustic Loaves and other treats! No one at the store could tell us where this treasure trove came from, since we are certain that FANO ceased operation last year. We left with a loaf. When we got back home, we looked up FANO and discovered their website is gone and the phone is "out of service." I called this AM to hear the same announcement. There is no Facebook page. Mystery!? Did Sprouts have a stash of frozen bread in a warehouse all this time? Did the owner or surrogate restart limited operation? There's a date label: "Mar 19 2024" on the bag. Susanne and I each ate a slice and we're still alive! It just doesn't taste as fresh as we would have expected. Can anyone in our YELP community shed light on what's up with FANO Bread Company? Update: I got a very nice reply today from Michael R. telling us that they have "had a topsy-turvy year" and are still working to get the company on track. Happily, you can still get your favorite FANO Bread at Sprouts! BTW, the label still has the address and phone number and address from forever: 505-884-5555 4605 McLeod Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 read more

Fano Bread Company - FANO Rustic Loaf purchased at Sproutson Alameda March 17. 2024 - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I went to Sprouts, did not see the Fano bread, but I really wish it were available in the Santa Fe Sprouts at DeVargas mall. It's a really great bread brand. read more

We're from S. Fe, but when possible, if we're in Albuquerque, we always try to go by to pick up a couple of 9-Grain & Raisin Breads. These are the absolute best. Fano was closed for a while (Covid I think?) and I tried 5-6 other 9-grain breads. NONE compared. I kept checking until they finally reopened. Now if they can just start making their bread available in S. Fe again, I will die a happy woman. Thanks, Fano! (Also, it's not easy to get hold of them, but when you do, you'll find that lovely people work there.) read more

I love their Rustic Loaf so much, it makes the best toast in the world, IMHO. I know it can be frustrating to be by the bakery to pick it up so when I go, I usually get a couple of loaves (a loaf will freeze well in a gallon ziplock freezer bag!). Just remember, right now they are only open 8 am - 3 pm Monday to Friday. When I was there last week, the very nice gentleman who helped me said they are now selling in the Sprouts on the west side (I didn't clarify which one, sorry), so if you're in that area, that could also be an option. When you go in, look for the sign on the wall with their number, call them and let them know what you want and they'll be there in just a minute with your delicious bread. I'm so glad they are still in business, please support your local bakeries! read more

Fano bread is the best. Unfortunately the customer service isn't. Often times the no one is at reception and you have to call someone or like today they say they are open but when you get there they are closed. So frustrating when you want good bread. read more

Their bread is amazing! I wish it was available more places. I want to take the green Chile cheese bread to my family in VA

Do you love bread? There are so many choices from so many bakers. I've tried many, because I do so love good - yes great! - bread. You can get your standard grocery store bread, but for just a few pennies more you can get really good bread. Bread that sticks to your ribs and tickles your taste buds. Bread that isn't just blah, but has tons of flavor. Fano has a green chile cheese bread that makes incredible sandwiches, or just toast for breakfast. If you are from New Mexico, this bread goes perfectly with posole, and tamales, and enchiladas . . . oh, heck, it goes with everything . . . including a tiny bit of butter and a good beer. This bread is addictive. So very good. But, my favorite is their raisin cinnamon bread! OMGoodness it puts other pretend cinnamon breads to shame. Toast, toast, toast! I'm just wondering if I can give up some to make bread pudding? Maybe I will buy an extra loaf to make pudding. Yep, going to try that today! Thank you Fano Bread Company for doing it right. read more

Mike takes custom orders and turned my favorite dinner rolls into my new favorite hamburger buns!

Fresh baked bread smells so good. Our favorite are the green chile buns, sourdough loaf is our second favorite. Call ahead to make sure they still have your favorite bread flavor. read more

You will never have a better bread than their Green Chile Cheese bread.. Make it for toast in the a.m., make it with sandwiches, eat with soup and I promise you will be addicted. Best Bread EVER!! Their Rustic Loaf and Sourdough are excellent as well but I will always have the Green Chile Cheese bread in my pantry! read more

In years past my family has enjoyed all of the Fano breads. A must have for everyday use as well as special occasions. They disappeared for awhile, but now they are back! You can pick up fresh loaves of all their varieties at their location on McLeod. Worth the trip for wonderful fresh breads. read more

Not sure what has happened to Fano, I use to get this at a couple of my grocery stores, but no longer? This is probably the best bread I've ever had for toast and grill cheese in particular. It's perfect for sandwiches of any kind. I haven't had some in a couple of months and I really miss my Rustic Loaf. read more

Fano Bread Company makes Fantastic Baguettes!! Crispy shell delicious interior. They make other breads too, like Sourdough which are excellent. But I am completely taken with their Baguettes read more

Fanos sour dough bread is simply delicious! As good as any I've tried in San Francisco. We got a loaf two weeks ago when visiting Albuquerque, and we are still eating it toasted back home in Wyoming two weeks later! Jenny R. read more

This bread used to be good. Now the Rustic Loaf" is more holes than bread! Not wort the price, since you can't make a sandwich with it. Very poor quality control. read more

Fano Bread Company - Holy bread! - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fano bread is hands down the best! The rustic loaf is fantastic for sandwiches and makes the best avocado toast. And the Green Chile cheese bread could not be any more delicious. xoxo! read more

I've been enjoying the marvelous rye bread from Wecks for years. Finally I found out where they're getting it and I can't wait to go get some. I'll write another review after I buy some. Your rye bread is unequalled anywhere here in Burque! read more

The third or fourth time a good Albuquerque - area restaurant replied that the exceptional bread they served us was provided by Fano bakery, we decided to go to the source. So glad we did, and that they have a Mon-Fri retail counter! They sell single loaves in a wide variety of delicious blends, always right - now fresh, and at reasonable prices. Our favorite is their raison bread, and the baguette, and the sourdough. Heck, the whole rack is great. A genuine weekly pleasure. read more

Had the Green Chile Cheese Bread and it is DELICIOUS! Ingredient list goes like this: Enriched Whole Flour, Filtered Waters, Green Chile, Cheddar Cheese, Sea Salt, Yeast...That's it! In a world where preservatives rule- its good to be able to read what's in your food in less than a minute. Toasted this up with some butter- awesome! read more

Truly wonderful local wholesale bakery. This is not a bakery that you can go into and buy bread but they make delicious fresh bread for great restaurants and groceries throughout the state. read more

Best Italian bread I have found in New Mexico since moving here from the very ethnic East Coast where Italian bake shops are common. I always buy the ciabatta and the baguettes. The woman at the store is very friendly and always pleasant. read more

Best bread in town. They make most of the bread for the fine dining restaurants in town we drive 15 minutes just to pick it up worth the drive read more

Freshly baked bread and taste delicious.They are very friendly. Green chilli Cheese bread is one of my favorite one.

My wife bought a loaf of Fano seeded rye bread yesterday. Having grown up in New York and eaten good rye bread all my life, it has been a problem finding decent rye bread around here. The Fano bread was the worst rye bread I have ever tasted. It was completely tasteless and had absolutely no substance. We plan to throw it away. read more

This is the best bread ever!!!!! We recently moved to Texas after living in NM for 15 years and we are going through Fano withdrawal. We are currently in Alb and plan on buying as many loaves as will fit in our RV refrigerator. I am also want to see if they will ship some to us every month. There is no other bread as good or healthy out there. Our favorite Rustic only has 4 all natural ingredients. read more

really tasty bread and very reasonable prices. its wonderful to enter shop and smell bread baking. always fresh. i especily like their rustic white and multi grain wheat breads. the green chile chesse bread is very nice too. only complaint is that often their are big holes in the rustic and it makes it awkward for sandwiches. read more