A guide to croissants in Albuquerque: 5 local bakeries with fresh-baked goodness of croissants
May 23—Many people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it's too hard to get up in the morning and make it, especially if you crave the warm and flaky goodness of a croissant. Here is a list of five places in Albuquerque that serve fresh-baked croissants.
1) Burque Bakehouse
As semifinalists for the James Beard award, Burque Bakehouse has a new notoriety around its sweet and savory croissants. With seasonal menu items like their pepper Gouda danish and the strawberries and cream cruffin — a croissant and muffin hybrid — this bakery has a creative variety of the classic buttery delight.
Time: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Location: 640 Broadway NE
Phone number: 505-234-6294
2) Le Quiche Parisienne Bistro
Le Quiche Parisienne Bistro focuses on French made from scratch pastries and breads. With croissant flavors like ham and cheese, almond and chocolate, Le Quiche has fresh and warm croissants ready to satisfy.
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday
Location: 5850 Eubank NE
Phone number: 505-242-2808
3) Le Chantilly Fine Pasteries
Le Chantilly is a locally owned bakery that offers a variety of pastries and has a menu dedicated to morning and nighttime pastries. In the morning, customers are able to try croissant flavors like blueberry cheese, cherry and classic chocolate croissants.
Time:8 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday — Saturday.
Location: 8216 Menaul NE
Phone number: 505-293-7057
4) Linda's Dolci
This locally owned Italian style bakery makes all of its pastries and treats from scratch, with a variety of new treats every day. Classic puff pastries like croissants are available, and this bakery even offers crème filled croissants for more flavor and variety.
Time: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Location: 8520 Montgomery NE
Contact information: lindasdolci@gmail.com
5) Flying Roadrunner Bakery
Flying roadrunner bakery is a family owned bakery that adds a New Mexican twist to their French inspired pastries. Try sweet croissants like the mango crème croissant or the lemon coconut crème cruffin. For savory fans, the bakery offers treats like the caprese croissant sandwich or the turkey Havarti croissant.
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m on Sunday from
Location: 6920 Fourth NW
Phone number: 505-403-6170