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    Say Cheese

    4.9 (14 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Kevin M.

    My first visit to this establishment was January 28, 2026. I met a friend there for lunch. There is good signage. Parking is a little bit confusing, but there is space that is shared with Fusion next door and there's some parking on the street. Indoor seating is a small number but feels very cozy. The decor is casual and there are some interesting whimsical images on the mural of the northern wall. Staff is friendly. We seated immediately. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table if you're dining in. The menu is limited and focused. This is a nice feature in my opinion. I had the New Mexico heat, which is a cheese sandwich with choice of ham or turkey with a chili pepper. The sandwich was grilled nicely, and of course, the cheese was delicate. I had a side of tater tots that were slightly spicy, and a beverage. Prices are reasonable.

    Lunch menu. They also have breakfast food
    Jay E.

    Great intimate spot in the arts area of Albuquerque. Sweetheart owner/chef. The sandwiches are SUPER cheesy and yummy. Very good prices and just a cool vibe. Come support this business. PS....The cheese curds and Mac and cheese sides are amazing as well.

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    Storm D.

    love this place! i've been here multiple times now and highly recommend it. everything on the menu has been wonderful, owner and staff are all super friendly, and the restaurant is extremely cute! i love the decor and ambience. looking forward to trying more things on their menu soon!

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    The food was amazing!!! The atmosphere was super cute, and the staff was so sweet!!!will definitely be back!!

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    The Grove Cafe & Market - Croque Madame

    The Grove Cafe & Market

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Downtown
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    I hadn't been to the Grove in quite some time and I'm happy to say it is still the same incredible…read moreplace it always was. The parking is a bit crazy, they do have someone trying to help direct traffic through the parking lot. If you don't want to brave that though, there's plenty of street parking. It's busy but there's a lot of indoor and outdoor seating and the turnover pace is pretty good. Things can be a bit loud if you hit the crowded times, but really it's a popular spot for good reason. I got the sweet potato hash and it had the perfect mix of veggies and eggs and was cooked just right. I also tried one of their tea blends and it really hit the spot. The staff is all very friendly and helpful as well and the food comes out quickly. Anyway, great experience as always at the Grove!

    I wanted to love The Grove Cafe & Market in Albuquerque, but ultimately, the experience left a lot…read moreto be desired. To start with the positive: the space itself is really cool. It has a modern, bright, aesthetic vibe with marble-style tables, clean decor, and a great atmosphere to sit and hang out. Visually, it checks all the boxes for a trendy brunch spot. The staff were very kind and went out of their way to be helpful and attentive to all guests. Unfortunately, the food and value simply don't match the ambiance. We ordered two straightforward breakfast plates and iced coffees, and the bill came out to around $40--which feels way too expensive for what actually ends up on your plate. The first dish was a basic breakfast sandwich on an English muffin served with a small side ramekin of kale salad. While the presentation was neat, the sandwich itself was fairly standard and underwhelming for the price tag. The second plate was a traditional breakfast layout featuring scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, jam, and the same small kale side. The eggs were cooked fine and the bacon was crisp, but there was nothing unique or memorable about the flavors to justify charging high-end prices for staple breakfast ingredients.  All in all, while the aesthetic and atmosphere are definitely inviting, paying $40 for two plain breakfast plates leaves a sour taste. If you're looking for an impressive food experience to match the high price point, you might end up

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    The Grove Cafe & Market - Breakfast sandwich ($11) with iced coffee

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    Tully's Italian Deli - The Carmela - really drippy

    Tully's Italian Deli

    4.4(217 reviews)
    3.4 mi•Midtown/University
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    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.

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    Tully's Italian Deli - Menu: July 2026

    Menu: July 2026

    Tully's Italian Deli - The Carmela - really drippy . . . and bland.

    The Carmela - really drippy . . . and bland.

    Tully's Italian Deli - Menu: July 2026

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