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Food here is AMAZING-BALLS! Now, as many of you know, no…read morePoultry for me. So ordering Total Russian Roulette Pierogis meant, they hand pulled them for me. They warned me it would take an extra few minutes to pull 12 separate Pierogis without Chicken. I appreciate the effort. Husband chose a hamburger. He said it was good. He made a note it is close to his work, but they are a bit slower than chain... so 30 min lunch may make it tough to get there, pick up, check out and eat. There is limited seating on folding chairs and store like set up for Polish & Russian food. We tried the marshmallow and strong raspberry flavor with fresh-ish made marshmallows. Delicious food, we will probably stop by once every 2-3 months. Yay!

This place is excellent…read more They have wonderful food. We had potato pancakes and Polish pierogies, and they were wonderful. The service is slow because they make everything by hand and make it fresh. We highly recommend this place.

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Russian roulette pierogi, fried with onion and bacon

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Poppy seed roll

Lucky Goose

4.4(116 reviews)

4.2 mi•Downtown

Holy shit I'm vegan now. Not only have I been lactose intolerant my entire life, but red meat isn't…read morefeeling good anymore to eat. If I lived here, I would probably eat this at least once a week. What a treat and I will be back! Staff was friendly and food came out super fast. I scarfed that down very quickly! Would love to see some merch and would probably buy hats and shirts and a hoodie if they had them!

In search of vegetarian options and stumbled on this place…read more Super friendly service. Will visit again when in Albuquerque. The ambience was quiet given it was a Friday evening. Super proud of my decision to come here they sure did not disappoint.

3.4 mi•Midtown/University

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Lucky Dog

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Seating area outside restaurant

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

4.0(188 reviews)

Kitchen open late

Full bar

The food was great and quick, the beer was great as well. Wish I could have done one check instead…read moreof two. Would definitely go back again. The place was clean and the staff were very nice and attentive.

The sandwiches from Cheba are always sooooo good!! The seasonings and ingredients at Cheba are…read morealways a step above Jimmy John's, Subway, and Jersey Mike's. The only thing I'd say could be better was the girl taking my order. She did smile, just looked at me and waited for me to speak. She def needs a smoke to lighten up. The ambiance is like a classic surf/toaker shop. Everything is covered in stickers. Relatively clean dining room.

2.2 mi•International District

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Coda Bakery

4.6(679 reviews)

I decided to stop here for a late lunch because reviews looked promising and I'm so glad I did…read morebecause I had an amazing meal here. I ordered their coda banh mi sandwich and their grilled pork noodle bowl, along with their sesame balls. Everything was delicious. The baguettes are made in house and tasted fresh. The meats in the sandwich were filled with plentiful of meats and was just the perfect combo. The grilled pork in the noodle bowl dish were charred deliciously. Their sesame balls are crispy and had mung bean filling. They went out pretty quickly when I was there so I had to wait for the next batch. It's worth the wait for some piping hot sesame balls. The bakery itself has a fair amount of seating. Service was quick and the bakery is clean. It's located in a big plaza, so parking isn't an issue. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever back in Albuquerque!

Ok, so I was the recipient of lunch from Coda Bakery at the local Albuquerque Teacher's Federation…read moreUnion. The lunch was catered today. (Often with catering, restaurants skimp on the protein- this was not the case!) It was downright delicious! The Heo Nướng - Grilled Pork Banh Mi -House marinated grilled pork was so tender and hearty. Shrimp Spring Rolls, were soo tasty! All the vegetables were fresh, crunchy and delicious. The peanut sauce added to the meal, but really wasn't needed because the flavors were spot on. Now, I have to say, I will be checking them out at the restaurant soon, because I see things on the menu I *need* to try.

2.2 mi•International District

Grilled pork vermicelli 61. Grilled Pork Noodle Bowl

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DonTortas

4.2(41 reviews)

Didn't try the food here, but came for the agua fresca. For $4, I got the small size (had her do a…read moremixture of the horchata and the pistachio). Cold, creamy, and refreshing. It still had small pistachio pieces in the drink, which made it feel even more authentic. 2025 #85

Play does not exist.Hey, close when out of business, I don't know why. I went out looking for a…read moresandwich was totally disappointed, went in there and had the food here. It was it was fine but I couldn't really give a reading simply because it's the metal I mean because I was too disappointed.

3.4 mi•Midtown/University

Great fresh made sandwiches. The Burqueno and the Toxico both yummy!

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Nice clean space and parking lot - absolute drug zombie freak show on the street just beyond that, though.

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4.4(330 reviews)

So happy they're back! Food is great, staff wonderful,…read moreservice is earnest but you could tell they were still short in some areas Ambiance convivial, friendly, not snooty

A friend and I had decided to come back again. Happy it reopened…read more Took awhile for them to take our order but the place was pretty busy and there appeared to be only two workers. Wine was delicious, I had a Malbec and he had a Tempranillo. We shared the Italian sandwich and the fig and Brie. Both were outstanding! The place pretty much oils the same as before. Nice decor and ambiance. Definitely returning.

Salt & Board, excellent!

The fig & manchego; a classic

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Wedge salad!

Guava Tree Cafe

4.6(438 reviews)

2.9 mi•Nob Hill

Great service and vibe. The food was incredible. I could have just ate a bowl of beans and rice and…read morebeen satisfied! The best yucca fries I've ever had!!

We were in the mood for Latin food so we decided to try Guava Tree. I ordered the Cubano and hubby…read moreordered the Pelotero. The cubano was decent a little too much mustard for my taste which made the whole sandwich too tangy for me. The Pelotero was much better with deeper flavors in the meat, beans and rice. Honestly I ended up switching plates with my hubs because his food was way better. The place is small and cute and you do have to order your food at the counter and then they bring it out to your table. The bathroom is super tiny but clean. Prices are a little bit higher than I expected for the amount of food we received. Overall a nice find

Dining Room near the Cashier

Chicken sandwich

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This is where you order.

Empire Board Game Library

4.6(114 reviews)

2.7 mi•Nob Hill

I go to board game cafes all around the country and this is the best hands down. Great service,…read moreknowledgeable staff who can teach most games, and fabulous drinks. The food is pretty good. Cost of game play is affordable at $4 per hour and they have promos on certain days that allow you to play with other board game enthusiasts at a set price. Rory has a great business here - truly the best I've been to in the US. Noteworthy: their bathrooms are so clean and always smell nice! Also for the dude who complained about parking: don't be lazy. Walk a short distance from the neighborhood and park for free. It's literally a block. Even on a weekend night I've never had to walk farther than 3 blocks.

Good selection of games you can play at $4/person/hour. Also a modest selection of board games for…read moresale. AND a cafe. Friendly staff. There were a few tables playing when I stopped on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I didn't eat this visit but I expect I'll be back at some point. I've heard they have community events but I saw no evidence of that in my visit.

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Board games for rent.

Drink case.

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Catan game selections.

Tully's Italian Deli

4.4(217 reviews)

You know, when a deli that serves sandwiches has a line clear outside the door by 11:15 AM, there…read moreis probably a good reason. That is why we always arrive by 10:30. Seriously, Tully's is a great place to get lunch, pick up ready-made meals to take home, indulge in sweets, or listen to opera (did he just say opera?). Yes, opera with real Italian dinners ... stay tuned to their social media for the dates. We love coming here for all of the above. Great food, counter service, and sufficient tchotchkes to keep you entertained. Our highest possible recommendation. Come on down; we promise you'll like it. P.S. Try the Joe DiMaggio - it's terrific, and we're comin' back. Click the YouTube link below to see what we ate. https://youtu.be/4LotIHxltYo?si=e7Pz1JCTQ8iOpZQK

I've been going here for almost 40 years - not sure what it's going to take to get it through my…read morehead that Tully's just isn't to my taste. Over the years I keep going back, about once a year: I've had their sandwiches, their pastries, their pies . . . all kinda "meh" and all priced pretty reasonably but not inexpensively. Sandwiches give you a lot of everything . . . except flavor. Pastries are . . . fine. Pies are . . . fine, and kinda small (and not inexpensive, maybe reaching towards pricey); it's the kinda thing you are willing to pay for in order to bring it to a gathering, only to find almost no one bothers to eat it. And so you don't bother. The cookies are pretty good, actually. (And, yes, I know Italian delis - my Italian grandparents brought me to them in New York when I was a child. However, I'm not judging Tully's against these (as in "it's not as good as Back East"), I'm just saying it never really turns my crank.) Today I had a hot chicken, cheese,onion and pepper sandwich, the Carmela. It was a lot of food. But . . . not a lot of flavor. A whole lot of drippy mess in the bottom of my basket, though: water absolutely sopped through the (completely unmemorable tasting) bread loaf and pooled at the bottom of my basket as I ate in. The potato salad served alongside was fine - like what you'd get at Albertson's. The chicken was tender and . . . essentially without flavor, not even salt. There had clearly been a little marinade (I could sense some oregano and maybe garlic in there) but man could this thing have used about five times as much seasoning and then a healthy dose of a vinegar/garlic/oregano dressing on top of it. Bland. Lots of food in that $17 (almost $25 with tip) sandwich, but not a lot of enjoyment. I've had other Tully's sandwiches (both for here and to-go) that were better, but I can't really recall any of them . . . and I _never_ rush back. Like I said, this is a place I think about ("Hey, I'm right nearby; I should try Tully's again!") about once a year . . . and then, meh. To be fair - I believe that I am pretty out in left field on this take: Tully's is popular and always hopping. Get here early unless you want to stand in line. I only had to wait about three minutes to order, but by the time I left at noon this Friday there was a line to order all the way from the counter to the door. In terms of the room, it's a deli. Reasonably well set out with a decent amount of seating set out well, as well as some outside seating that you might want to try when it's not in the nineties. You order at the counter, pay, go get your own fountain drink (they also have some beer and wine, which they will serve you), find a seat and they'll bring it to you. When you're done, you bus it yourself. Pleasant staff - I don't regret tipping, although they don't do much. (As others have mentioned, if you get a cup of water, Tully's generously gives you a decent sized Solo cup - another plus.) It's fine. If you go, at least get yourself some cookies - they're pretty good.

Menu: July 2026

The Carmela - really drippy . . . and bland.

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Menu: July 2026

Oak & IVY

3.7(25 reviews)

2.9 mi•Nob Hill

Oak and Ivy is one of the newest spots in Nob Hill. I would describe it as a cocktail bar primarily…read morebut they do have a solid food menu. The space is really nice and open. Service was attentive. I ordered the chicken sandwich crispy. The sauce on it was really really good but I found the chicken patty itself to be a bit dry. It was served with a generous portion of french fries. I will definitely be coming back to try their mimosa buckets which are offered I believe on Saturdays only. They also have a happy hour menu that I saw advertised on the board out front as well.

This place has an upscale modern type of ambience. There was a fun fancy cocktail menu. My drink…read morewas pretty and bright pink. I think it was pretty good, but I can't recall the flavor or how much I liked it. For food, I got a tomato basil soup and pasta with a tomato based sauce. The food was fine and was presented nicely, but unfortunately it wasn't that tasty. They have a dance floor room with a DJ stand. Not really my vibe with the modern feel of it. I am glad they host queer women's dances though.

Burrito and avocado toast

Raw/uncooked bacon

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Specialty Cocktails

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Alicia M.

10 years ago

Went into Panera with friend for dinner. There was a dish with one scone sample. With two of us John Gunther the manger was at register. I mentioned oh there's only one sample but there's two of us and he said "well you could go right back there and buy one of those loaves and have plenty for the both of you." Rude rude rude. He could have said I'm sorry the sample loaves are all gone or anything but what he said. I then said you can go get that loaf and cut another sample and he just stood there and looked at us. We waited another minute and contemplated the menu, his attitude was awful...Needless to say we left we did not eat dinner there and we are going to Cheesecake Factory. Really, really John?? Your establishment charges $10-14 for soup and sandwich plus drinks. Being considerate at register to customers before they order might be a good business practice. read more

Fran L.

9 years ago

BEWARE...there are thieves who target this Panera's. They steal wallets from purses as they hang over the back of chairs. Happened to a friend while we had lunch on 1/19/18 and we also heard another incident, almost identical, from December 2017. Both times the thieves immediately charged $6000 at the Apple store in ABQ Uptown and several thousand at grocery stores (probably gift cards). Manager at Panera's seemed unconcerned when it was reported to her.... read more

Genevieve T.

1 year ago

An employee ran a stop sign in the parking lot and almost ran me over this morning. Then gave me a hostile attitude when I said an apology wasn't accepted. Unbelievable how immature and disrespectful the younger generation is, even at their place of work. We used to get fired for that sort of thing. Where is management??????? read more

Cathie C.

Elite 21

160

11 years ago

Food is very good if they could only buss the tables in a timely manner ! I still give them 5 stars...

Lisly A.

12 years ago

love this place. i live in Gallup and this is usually my last stop before heading home.

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