The Burque Book! Andrew's guide to Albuquerque
But first…. Coffee
If the espresso machine, pour over equipment, or French press don’t convince you that we are coffee lovers, then maybe this list of awesome local coffee shops will!
Favorite spot for hot brewed coffee (their seasonal drinks are usually great as well!)
30 locals recommend
Little Bear Coffee
2632 Pennsylvania St NEFavorite spot for hot brewed coffee (their seasonal drinks are usually great as well!)
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters
202 Bryn Mawr Dr SEHumble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NEWithin walking distance of the home for a nearby buzz.
Villa Myriam Coffee Roasters & Coffee Shop
573 Commercial St NEThe Best Brunches
Undoubtedly our favorite meal of the day, and Albuquerque has no shortage of great brunch locations with eclectic vibes.
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEcafe lush
700 Tijeras Ave NWTia Betty Blue's
1248 San Mateo Blvd SEDress up for Dinner
These are a few of our go-to date night dinner spots.
The restaurant is called El Campo, and you almost guaranteed will need reservations. Also a great spot for brunch!
114 locals recommend
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
4803 Rio Grande Blvd NWThe restaurant is called El Campo, and you almost guaranteed will need reservations. Also a great spot for brunch!
Artichoke Cafe
424 Central Ave SEScalo Northern Italian Grill
3500 Central Ave SEVernon's Speakeasy
6855 4th St NWLight Lunches (or dinner!)
Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWFork & Fig
6904 Menaul Blvd NEHave a beer with cheer
Bosque Brewing Co. Public House - Nob Hill
106 Girard Blvd SEBow & Arrow Brewing Company
608 McKnight Ave NWA couple blocks of walking, and you're there! Go on a Friday when they have my favorite food truck (Tikka Spice).
17 locals recommend
High and Dry Brewing
529 Adams St NEA couple blocks of walking, and you're there! Go on a Friday when they have my favorite food truck (Tikka Spice).
Other fun foods
Thai Cuisine II
4201 Central Ave NETaste of India
1605 Juan Tabo Boulevard NortheastFrontier
2400 Central Ave SEYasmine's Cafe
1600 Central Ave SESt James Tearoom
320 Osuna Rd NEIhatov Bread and Coffee
3400 Central Ave SECool outdoor 'food hall' nearby constructed from recycled shipping containers. Other great food halls include 505 Central, Tin Can Alley, and Sawmill Market.
73 locals recommend
Green Jeans Farmery
3600 Cutler Ave NECool outdoor 'food hall' nearby constructed from recycled shipping containers. Other great food halls include 505 Central, Tin Can Alley, and Sawmill Market.
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Things to do in town
A must while you're here... touted as the longest aerial tram in America. There is a restaurant at the top (talk about dinner and a view), if you're not lucky enough to snag a reservation for dinner, the bar is a great option!
502 locals recommend
Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Rd NEA must while you're here... touted as the longest aerial tram in America. There is a restaurant at the top (talk about dinner and a view), if you're not lucky enough to snag a reservation for dinner, the bar is a great option!
You can spend as much time or as little time as you'd like around Old Town Albuquerque. The plaza itself has many great local stores and restaurants (check out the New Mexico Tea Company or Blackbird Coffee House while you're there). Nearby there are museums, a park, and the Sawmill Market food hall.
184 locals recommend
Old Town Plaza
200 N Plaza St NWYou can spend as much time or as little time as you'd like around Old Town Albuquerque. The plaza itself has many great local stores and restaurants (check out the New Mexico Tea Company or Blackbird Coffee House while you're there). Nearby there are museums, a park, and the Sawmill Market food hall.
Fun little farmer's market downtown (most Saturdays of the year). The 'Railyards Market' is also great (on Sundays).
51 locals recommend
Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NWFun little farmer's market downtown (most Saturdays of the year). The 'Railyards Market' is also great (on Sundays).
Catching a game of our Minor League baseball team is usually a fun time (no joke they were named because of an episode of The Simpsons, look it up!). If soccer is more your speed, the energetic atmosphere at our NM United matches is really hard to beat!
43 locals recommend
Isotopes Park
1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SECatching a game of our Minor League baseball team is usually a fun time (no joke they were named because of an episode of The Simpsons, look it up!). If soccer is more your speed, the energetic atmosphere at our NM United matches is really hard to beat!
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1600 Desert Surf Circle NortheastBosque Trail
Bosque TrailWarning: Not for the faint at heart! The full La Luz trail hike is a tough one (3,200 FT of elevation gain in 7.5 miles). If you want a more laid back hike, there are MANY great trails in the 'foothills' at the base of the mountain (or the Petroglyphs on the west side of town).
50 locals recommend
La Luz Trailhead
Warning: Not for the faint at heart! The full La Luz trail hike is a tough one (3,200 FT of elevation gain in 7.5 miles). If you want a more laid back hike, there are MANY great trails in the 'foothills' at the base of the mountain (or the Petroglyphs on the west side of town).