Flying Star Cafe Menu
Welcome to Flying Star Cafe, where culinary delight meets warm hospitality, located in the heart of Albuquerque. This vibrant eatery is celebrated for its fresh, quality ingredients and a menu that caters to diverse palates.
From the renowned London Fog accompanied by a freshly warmed blueberry scone to the unique mac n cheese sandwich, every dish is crafted with care. Guests rave about the crunchy Cajun chicken sandwich, noting its delightful texture and unexpected honey pairing, proving that Flying Star Cafe is a staple for both comfort food and sophisticated flavors.
The inviting atmosphere and exemplary service, highlighted by attentive staff, make every visit memorable. With generous portions and an enticing bakery selection, this gem excels in both taste and experience.
Whether you're sampling the red/green burrito or enjoying a Buddha bowl, you'll discover why Flying Star Cafe is a cherished dining destination.
Seasonal Specials
Baja Shrimp Tacos
3 warm tortillas each piled with 3 plump and crispy shrimp drizzled with our spicy pineapple sriracha glaze, fresh and crunchy Asian slaw, & Jalapeno.
Carne Adovada Burrito
Slow cooked pork marinated in our richly flavored red sauce, papitas and cheddar jack all wrapped up in a big, warm, flour tortilla.
Sol Salad
A fiesta of fresh, crisp southwestern veggies, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, black bean relish, crunchy tortilla strips and spicy chipotle dressing.
Green Chile Pork Caldo
Big bowl of seasoned pork, Young Guns green chile, veggies in a flavorful broth. Topped with cheddar jack, sour cream, tomato, tortilla strips, and cilantro. Served with two warm flour tortillas.
Overloaded Quesadilla
Spicy grilled chicken, black bean relish, batter dipped onions, tons of cheeses.
Cauliflower (Un)Wings
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in homemade Buffalo or Honey Sriracha sauce. Buttermilk ranch on the side.
Queso Mountain (Of Fries)
Homemade queso sauce, hickory smoked bacon, New Mexico green chile.
Saucy Croque Madame
Classic Swiss, savory ham melt griddled in our buttered rustic bread stacked then smothered with our signature Southwest Bennie sauce. Crowned with a cage-free sunny side up egg for a delightfully messy and savory indulgence - any time of day!
Two Birds And A Biscuit
Turkey sausage gravy, crispy chicken & a fried egg sandwiched in a homemade buttermilk biscuit.
AVO Toast
Basted, cage free eggs, fresh avocado slices, Romano on buttered, grilled brioche.
Ranch Breakfast
2 eggs cooked in butter, 2 turkey green chile sausage patties, 3 slices of bacon, or smoked ham, home fries, toast.
Build Yourself An Omelet
Choose 3: cheddar, cheddar jack, Swiss, pepper jack, cream cheese, Young Guns green chile, organic spinach or greens, avocado, bacon, turkey sausage, smoked ham, mushrooms, red pepper. Complimentary adds: tomato, roasted garlic, green or red onion. With home fries & toast or bagel.
Southwest Bennie
Fresh queso sauce, cage free eggs, turkey green chile sausage patties, English muffin.
Rise & Shine Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, cheddar, choice of turkey green chile sausage, bacon, or smoked ham. Choose an English muffin or homemade biscuit. Served with home fries.
Huevos Rancheros
Over easy eggs, homemade NM red or green, pintos and papitas over flour or corn tortillas. Use the Special Instructions write-in area at bottom if you want any sauces or added items served ON THE SIDE. Make it Gluten Not by choosing corn tortillas instead of flour.
Breakfast Burrito
Really big. Eggs, cheddar, papitas, spicy pintos, homemade red or green, onion, and tomatoes. Add Bacon, Sausage, or Ham for an additional charge Use the Special Instructions write-in area at bottom if you want any sauces or added items served ON THE SIDE.
Graburrito
Eggs, cheddar, chile. Use the Special Instructions write-in area at bottom if you want any sauces or added items served ON THE SIDE.
Graburrito (W/Bacon, Sausage, Or Ham)
Use the Special Instructions write-in area at bottom if you want any sauces or added items served ON THE SIDE.
Fabulous French Toast
Thick cut brioche, fresh strawberries & bananas, caramelized brown sugar butter sauce, lots of real whipped cream.
Just French Toast
Thick cut brioche dipped in rich egg custard batter.
Blueberry Pancakes
Made from scratch, pure cane syrup.
Baby Cakes
Made from scratch, pure cane syrup.
Gluten-Not Flapjacks
Light n' fluffy -- rice flours, millet, flax, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, pure cane syrup.
Gluten-Not Baby Jacks
Lighter version of our fluffy cakes made with rice flours, millet, flax, pumpkin & sunflower seeds. Served with pure cane syrup.
Organic Oatmeal
Bob's Red Mill organic oatmeal, cranberries, raisins, walnuts. Choice of dairy, soy, or almond milk.
Breakfast All Day
Burgers
Classic Burger
7 ounces of fresh, all-natural, hormone & antibiotic free Angus beef, homemade pickles, lettuce, tomato & onion on our bakery bun. ADD Cheese 1 SUB Chicken Breast - Grilled or Tempura NC
Green Chile Cheeseburger
7 ounces of fresh, all-natural, hormone & antibiotic free Angus beef, cheddar, Young Guns green chile, lettuce & tomato on our bakery bun.
Classic BeyondTM Burger
BeyondTM Burger built with homemade pickles, lettuce, tomato & onion on our bakery bun. Beyond is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, contains no soy, antibiotics, hormones and delivers 20 grams of vegan protein.
Crunchy Cajun Chicken
Spicy. Feisty. Fat & Juicy. Crispy tempura, chipotle-seasoned chicken thigh, topped with cilantro lemon aioli, honey, and house made pickles.
Grilled Cheese
VOTED BEST OF ABQ Simply delicious -- our buttered Rustic white bread & thickly sliced cheddar. Served with your choice of side.
French Dip
All natural top round roast beef, melted Swiss, frizzled onions, and homemade au jus for dunking. Served with side of your choice.
Turkey Jack
Since 1988. Freshly pulled turkey, tomato, pepper jack, Young Guns green chile. Served with your choice of side.
Californian Melt
Since 1988. Fresh avocado, Swiss, pan sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes & ranch.
Superstar BLT
All natural Hickory smoked bacon, greens, tomato, and honey mustard aioli on our crusty baguette. Served with your choice of side. Fried egg or Avocado 1.50
Dilled & Chilled Chicken Salad
Chicken poached fresh today -- with dill, diced red onion, real mayo, on a crusty baguette with your choice of side.
Egg Salad
Made fresh to order with cage free eggs, onions, real mayo, on your choice of bread.
Sandwiches
Fresh Salads
Tossed Cobb
Grilled, seasoned, all natural chicken, Hickory smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese, avocado, tomatillo lime vinaigrette.
Chinese Crunch
A beautiful mountain of fresh Asian vegetables including Napa & red cabbages, romaine, cucumbers, green onion, & edamame, seasoned, grilled chicken with teriyaki, crunchy wontons, toasted almonds, and our Asian Sesame dressing. Make it Gluten Not by ordering without wonton strips and teriyaki sauce. Make it Vegan by choosing tofu.
Athena
Hand breaded feta chunks, fresh avocado, organic spinach & greens, Greek olives, tomato, lemon avocado vinaigrette.
Crave
Bleu cheese, almonds, organic greens, fresh pineapple, tart apples, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, tomatillo lime vinaigrette.
Chicken Mediterranean
Pesto seasoned grilled chicken, feta, spiced chickpeas, avocado, freshly diced veggies, lemon avocado vinaigrette.
Garden Of Greens
Organic greens, Greek olives, jicama, grape tomatoes, tomatillo lime vinaigrette. For alternate dressing, use Special Instructions when placing your order. Add Avocado, hardboiled egg & bleu cheese 2.50
Stewpot Chicken
Deep dish, veggie packed chicken pot pie with mushrooms, potatoes, pearl onions, celery, peas, and carrots sauteed in a flavorful gravy. Topped with a big, homemade biscuit.
Buddha Bowl
Sauteed veggies, ginger & lemongrass sauce, teriyaki, organic brown or Jasmine rice, crunchy wontons. Make it Gluten Not by choosing the Chicken or Veggie version & order without wontons, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce. Make it Vegan by choosing the Veggie or Tofu version.
Fish & Chips
Beer battered wild Alaskan cod, fries, fresh coleslaw, & tartar sauce.
Fish Tacos
Grilled wild Alaskan cod, avocado, crisp coleslaw, pickled vegetables, spicy STAR sauce with corn or flour tortillas. Make it Gluten Not by ordering with corn tortillas instead of flour.
Fish Dish
Generous fillets of seasoned, pan fried wild Alaskan Cod, topped with porcini butter, served over a medley of sauteed fresh spinach, plump mushrooms, and Israeli couscous.
Chicken Couscous Risotto
Creamy pearled couscous risotto, rosemary infused chicken breast, feta, green peas, and fresh broccoli.
Homemade Chicken Tenders
Made fresh to order with tempura battered, all natural chicken breast & a heap of fries. Choose ranch, honey Sriracha, Mustard Aioli, or Buffalo sauce.
Tasty Tofu Tacos
100% plants. Sauteed tofu, caramelized onions, black bean relish, and avocado. Topped with seasoned tortilla strips and sweet red chile glaze. You won't miss the meat!
Dishes & Bowls
Kids Menu
Kids Egg Breakfast
A cage free egg cooked in butter, home fries, a turkey green chile sausage patty, slice of bacon, or smoked ham, and toast. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Graburrito
Scrambled egg, cheddar, and chile, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Graburrito (W/Bacon Or Sausage)
Scrambled egg, cheddar, and chile, wrapped in a flour tortilla. With Bacon or Sausage. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included! Use the Special Instructions write-in area at bottom if you want any sauces or added items served ON THE SIDE.
Baby Cakes
Made from scratch, blueberry pancakes, with pure cane syrup. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Gluten-Not Baby Jacks
Lighter version of our fluffy cakes made with rice flours, millet, flax, pumpkin & sunflower seeds. Served with pure cane syrup. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Grilled Cheese
Simply delicious -- our buttered Rustic white bread & thickly sliced cheddar. Served with your choice of side. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Kids Chicken Tenders
Made fresh to order with tempura battered, all natural chicken & a heap of fries. Choose Ranch, Honey Sriracha, Mustard Aioli or Buffalo Sauce. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Just Noodles
Buttered noodles with a sprinkle of Romano cheese. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
Side French Fries
Side Onion Rings
Basket Onion Rings
Side Hickory Smoked Bacon (3 Slices)
Side Green Chile Turkey Sausage (1 Patty)
Side Breakfast Potatoes
Side Grilled Chicken Breast
Side Crispy Chicken Breast
Side Hamburger Patty
Side Dilled & Chilled Chicken Salad
Side Egg Salad
Side Marinated Tofu
Side Eggs
Side SW Bennie Sauce
Side Fried Feta Cheese
Side Avocado
Side Chile
Side Steamed Broccoli
Side Sauteed Spinach
Side Pinto Beans
Side Rice
Side Toast
Side Buddha Veggies
A la Carte & Sides
Beverages
Mexican Latte
A signature latte with cinnamon and Ghirardelli Sweet Dark Chocolate Cocoa.
Mocha Latte
Sweet, ground chocolate steamed with milk.
Caramel Dulce Latte
Caramel sauce steamed with milk and espresso.
Iced Java
Sweet and creamy cold brew infused with vanilla.
Cold Brew
Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Brew
Locally roasted Satellite coffee.
Hot Cocoa
London Fog
Earl Grey tea steamed with milk and vanilla syrup. *Since 2005
Chai Latte
Your choice of milk. Choose dairy, soy or almond (.35) milk.
Organic Iced Peach Tea
Organic Rishi Teas
Organic Green Teas (Jade Cloud, Jasmine Green); Organic Black Teas (Earl Grey, English Breakfast); Organic Botanical Blends (Blueberry Rooibos, Chamomile Medley, Peppermint, Spicy Ginger Mate, Turmeric Ginger); Organic Caffeine-Free Tea Blends (West Cape Chai)
Red Stuff
Iced cranberry juice and herbal teas.
Fresh Lemonade
We squeeze the lemons. Sweetened with unrefined sugar.
Pink Drink
Red Stuff & Lemonade
Fresh OJ
100% Fruit Blends
Ask for Sparkling!
Fountain Sodas
Selection of fountain sodas
Milkshakes
Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla
Decorated 'Deco' Cookie
The Flying Star 'Deco' cookie, famous for its buttery flavor and signature stenciled napoleon icing.
Essential Brownie
This Brownie has it all - Fudgy, Chewy, Moist and Big! *contains Gluten
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie
Our homemade Double Chocolate Chip Cookies use two different types of chocolate for double the yum! Milk and bittersweet chocolate mingle together in this chocolatey treat.
Ginger Cookie
Freshly baked with molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, and ginger puree, then drizzled with napoleon icing.
Cowgirl Cookie
Our famous Cowgirl Cookie, baked with coconut flakes, brown sugar, oats, apricots, raisins, cranberries, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon.
Pumpkin Spice Cookie
A soft, cakey pumpkin cookie filled with walnuts and raisins, and topped with vanilla frosting.
Sea Salted Caramel Chocolate Blondie Bar
Layers of gooey deliciousness.
Lemon Shortbread Cookie
Buttery, crumbly sweet bites with a hint of lemon.
Cookies & Bars
Bagels & Morning Pastries
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffin
Our signature orange-infused muffin with semisweet chocolate chips and caramelized mandarin oranges.
Blueberry Muffin
Our famous blueberry muffins, baked daily, and topped with coarse sugar.
Blueberry Scone
Fresh baked scones, made with blueberries, flour, sugar, eggs, oats, heavy cream, and topped with coarse sugar.
Light & Lemony Scone
New for the Summer! Our Lemon Scone is all butter, lemon zest and juice, topped with drizzles of lemony, buttery frosting.
Very Berry Scone GN
Our refreshing, gluten-not scones, flavored with a seasonal berry medley including blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
English Muffin
Signature English Muffins
Bagels
Old-fashioned water boiled, then baked, large bagels. Choose from Everything, Plain, and Multigrain.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Slice
Our homemade crust is buttery, flakey. Fruit fillings are made in house & sweetened just right with real cane sugar.
Coconut Cloud Cream Pie Slice
Rich custard infused with Coco Lopez (sorry, no rum), a cookie crust, and clouds of freshly whipped cream topped with flaked coconut.
Rio Grande Mud Pie Slice
Dense rich chocolate filling baked in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with homemade caramel & freshly whipped cream.
Key Lime Pie Slice
Nellie & Joe’s Key Lime Juice, condensed milk, fresh eggs, buttery graham crust, loads of real whipped cream.
Hand-Crafted Pie Slices
Artisan Cake Slices & Desserts
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Slice
Our version of a classic Mexican dessert, a sweet cream cheesecake with a soft, sweet caramel confection topping, crumbly and buttery graham cracker crust.
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Slice
Very pretty and pink (and delicious) French strawberry jam swirled within and on top of our luscious vanilla cheesecake.
Double Chocolate Indulgence Cake Slice (Vegan)
Deeply chocolate cake layers filled & frosted with intense chocolate ganache. You won’t believe it’s made with plants! Vegan.
Raspberry Blackout Cake Slice
Melt in your mouth milk chocolate mousse studded with raspberries, dark chocolate cake infused with raspberry puree, enrobed with chocolate ganache.
Praline Toffee Bread Pudding Slice With Rum Sauce
Made with croissants baked in custard and drenched in boozy creme Anglaise.
Raspberry Lemon Cream Tart
Fresh whipped cream atop layers of Homemade Lemon Cream and Raspberry Mousse in a pastry shell.
Solar Flare
LIGHT ROAST Bright and crisp with a pop of granny smith apple. The perfect way to start your day. 16 oz
Core Espresso
MEDIUM ROAST Rich, with a hint of natural sweetness, velvety texture great for espresso, drip, or cold brew. 16 oz
Night Sky
Dark Roast Flavors of the roast and a bit of smoke characterize this perky coffee, a surprisingly smooth and drinkable blend. 16 oz
Solstice
Medium Roast Our house blend is bold and balanced with notes of bakers’ chocolate. Selected and roasted with people who like to drink a lot of coffee in mind. 16 oz
Mexican
Medium/Light Roast Origin coffee, mellow with notes of toasted almonds and honeycomb. One of our favorites!