Bakery counters in Albuquerque worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Bosque Baking Company ★ 4.8

Bakery$downtownWed-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-15:00Walk-in onlyArtisan sourdough and empanadas

Bosque Baking Company on Coal Avenue in Albuquerque's Barelas is the artisan bakery since 2011, with sourdough loaves

Worth the queue: Sourdough loaves and cookies

922 Coal Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

ABC Cake Shop and Bakery ★ 4.4

Bakery$uptownMon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-15:00Walk-in onlyNew Mexican biscochitos and decorated cakes

ABC Cake Shop on San Pedro Drive in Albuquerque is the heritage New Mexican bakery since 1962 Editor picks by TableJourney for the 2026 season.

Worth the queue: Biscochitos and empanadas

1830 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Celina's Biscochitos ★ 4.3

Bakery$north-valleyMail order, holiday popupsNew Mexico state cookie

Celina's Biscochitos in Albuquerque bakes the New Mexico state cookie, anise-and-lard biscochitos, plus a small line of seasonal Southwestern baking treats.

Worth the queue: Anise and cinnamon biscochitos

Albuquerque, NM (mail order)

Golden Crown Panaderia ★ 4.7

Bakery$downtownWed-Sat 07:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-20:00; closed Mon-TueWalk-in onlyNew Mexican biscochitos and green chile bread

Golden Crown Panaderia on Mountain Road in Albuquerque is the heritage panaderia since 1972, baking green chile bread

Worth the queue: Green chile bread and biscochitos

1103 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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