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.

US$16.00

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.

US$16.00

Sol Salad

A fiesta of fresh, crisp southwestern veggies, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, black bean relish, crunchy tortilla strips and spicy chipotle dressing.

US$14.00

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.

US$16.00

Overloaded Quesadilla

Spicy grilled chicken, black bean relish, batter dipped onions, tons of cheeses.

US$13.50

Cauliflower (Un)Wings

Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in homemade Buffalo or Honey Sriracha sauce. Buttermilk ranch on the side.

US$13.00

Queso Mountain (Of Fries)

Homemade queso sauce, hickory smoked bacon, New Mexico green chile.

US$12.50

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!

US$17.00

Two Birds And A Biscuit

Turkey sausage gravy, crispy chicken & a fried egg sandwiched in a homemade buttermilk biscuit.

US$17.00

AVO Toast

Basted, cage free eggs, fresh avocado slices, Romano on buttered, grilled brioche.

US$13.00

Ranch Breakfast

2 eggs cooked in butter, 2 turkey green chile sausage patties, 3 slices of bacon, or smoked ham, home fries, toast.

US$13.50

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.

US$15.50

Southwest Bennie

Fresh queso sauce, cage free eggs, turkey green chile sausage patties, English muffin.

US$16.00

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.

US$13.00

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.

US$14.00

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.

US$14.00

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.

US$10.00

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.

US$12.00

Fabulous French Toast

Thick cut brioche, fresh strawberries & bananas, caramelized brown sugar butter sauce, lots of real whipped cream.

US$15.00

Just French Toast

Thick cut brioche dipped in rich egg custard batter.

US$11.50

Blueberry Pancakes

Made from scratch, pure cane syrup.

US$11.50

Baby Cakes

Made from scratch, pure cane syrup.

US$9.00

Gluten-Not Flapjacks

Light n' fluffy -- rice flours, millet, flax, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, pure cane syrup.

US$12.50

Gluten-Not Baby Jacks

Lighter version of our fluffy cakes made with rice flours, millet, flax, pumpkin & sunflower seeds. Served with pure cane syrup.

US$10.50

Organic Oatmeal

Bob's Red Mill organic oatmeal, cranberries, raisins, walnuts. Choice of dairy, soy, or almond milk.

US$8.00

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

US$15.50

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.

US$16.50

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.

US$16.50

Crunchy Cajun Chicken

Spicy. Feisty. Fat & Juicy. Crispy tempura, chipotle-seasoned chicken thigh, topped with cilantro lemon aioli, honey, and house made pickles.

US$16.50

Grilled Cheese

VOTED BEST OF ABQ Simply delicious -- our buttered Rustic white bread & thickly sliced cheddar. Served with your choice of side.

US$10.00

French Dip

All natural top round roast beef, melted Swiss, frizzled onions, and homemade au jus for dunking. Served with side of your choice.

US$19.00

Turkey Jack

Since 1988. Freshly pulled turkey, tomato, pepper jack, Young Guns green chile. Served with your choice of side.

US$17.00

Californian Melt

Since 1988. Fresh avocado, Swiss, pan sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes & ranch.

US$14.00

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

US$14.00

Dilled & Chilled Chicken Salad

Chicken poached fresh today -- with dill, diced red onion, real mayo, on a crusty baguette with your choice of side.

US$17.00

Egg Salad

Made fresh to order with cage free eggs, onions, real mayo, on your choice of bread.

US$14.00

Sandwiches

Fresh Salads

Tossed Cobb

Grilled, seasoned, all natural chicken, Hickory smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese, avocado, tomatillo lime vinaigrette.

US$17.00

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.

US$17.00

Athena

Hand breaded feta chunks, fresh avocado, organic spinach & greens, Greek olives, tomato, lemon avocado vinaigrette.

US$16.00

Crave

Bleu cheese, almonds, organic greens, fresh pineapple, tart apples, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, tomatillo lime vinaigrette.

US$16.00

Chicken Mediterranean

Pesto seasoned grilled chicken, feta, spiced chickpeas, avocado, freshly diced veggies, lemon avocado vinaigrette.

US$17.00

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

US$8.00

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.

US$18.00

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.

US$17.00

Fish & Chips

Beer battered wild Alaskan cod, fries, fresh coleslaw, & tartar sauce.

US$22.50

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.

US$19.00

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.

US$22.50

Chicken Couscous Risotto

Creamy pearled couscous risotto, rosemary infused chicken breast, feta, green peas, and fresh broccoli.

US$18.00

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.

US$17.00

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!

US$13.00

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!

US$11.00

Graburrito

Scrambled egg, cheddar, and chile, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!

US$10.00

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.

US$12.00

Baby Cakes

Made from scratch, blueberry pancakes, with pure cane syrup. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!

US$9.00

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!

US$10.50

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!

US$10.00

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!

US$10.00

Just Noodles

Buttered noodles with a sprinkle of Romano cheese. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!

US$5.00

Side French Fries

Side Onion Rings

US$3.00

Basket Onion Rings

US$5.00

Side Hickory Smoked Bacon (3 Slices)

US$4.00

Side Green Chile Turkey Sausage (1 Patty)

US$2.50

Side Breakfast Potatoes

US$2.25

Side Grilled Chicken Breast

US$6.00

Side Crispy Chicken Breast

US$6.00

Side Hamburger Patty

US$6.00

Side Dilled & Chilled Chicken Salad

US$6.00

Side Egg Salad

US$6.00

Side Marinated Tofu

US$5.00

Side Eggs

Side SW Bennie Sauce

US$2.00

Side Fried Feta Cheese

US$4.00

Side Avocado

US$1.50

Side Chile

Side Steamed Broccoli

US$2.50

Side Sauteed Spinach

US$2.95

Side Pinto Beans

US$2.50

Side Rice

Side Toast

US$3.00

Side Buddha Veggies

US$3.00

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

US$4.50

Brew

Locally roasted Satellite coffee.

US$3.50

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

US$3.95

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)

US$3.25

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.

US$4.00

Essential Brownie

This Brownie has it all - Fudgy, Chewy, Moist and Big! *contains Gluten

US$4.50

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.

US$3.25

Ginger Cookie

Freshly baked with molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, and ginger puree, then drizzled with napoleon icing.

US$3.25

Cowgirl Cookie

Our famous Cowgirl Cookie, baked with coconut flakes, brown sugar, oats, apricots, raisins, cranberries, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon.

US$3.25

Pumpkin Spice Cookie

A soft, cakey pumpkin cookie filled with walnuts and raisins, and topped with vanilla frosting.

US$4.00

Sea Salted Caramel Chocolate Blondie Bar

Layers of gooey deliciousness.

US$3.75

Lemon Shortbread Cookie

Buttery, crumbly sweet bites with a hint of lemon.

US$1.00

Cookies & Bars

Bagels & Morning Pastries

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffin

Our signature orange-infused muffin with semisweet chocolate chips and caramelized mandarin oranges.

US$3.75

Blueberry Muffin

Our famous blueberry muffins, baked daily, and topped with coarse sugar.

US$3.75

Blueberry Scone

Fresh baked scones, made with blueberries, flour, sugar, eggs, oats, heavy cream, and topped with coarse sugar.

US$3.75

Light & Lemony Scone

New for the Summer! Our Lemon Scone is all butter, lemon zest and juice, topped with drizzles of lemony, buttery frosting.

US$3.75

Very Berry Scone GN

Our refreshing, gluten-not scones, flavored with a seasonal berry medley including blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

US$4.50

English Muffin

Signature English Muffins

US$3.00

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.

US$8.50

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.

US$9.00

Rio Grande Mud Pie Slice

Dense rich chocolate filling baked in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with homemade caramel & freshly whipped cream.

US$9.00

Key Lime Pie Slice

Nellie & Joe’s Key Lime Juice, condensed milk, fresh eggs, buttery graham crust, loads of real whipped cream.

US$9.00

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.

US$9.00

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Slice

Very pretty and pink (and delicious) French strawberry jam swirled within and on top of our luscious vanilla cheesecake.

US$9.00

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.

US$9.00

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.

US$9.00

Praline Toffee Bread Pudding Slice With Rum Sauce

Made with croissants baked in custard and drenched in boozy creme Anglaise.

US$9.00

Raspberry Lemon Cream Tart

Fresh whipped cream atop layers of Homemade Lemon Cream and Raspberry Mousse in a pastry shell.

US$6.50

Solar Flare

LIGHT ROAST Bright and crisp with a pop of granny smith apple. The perfect way to start your day. 16 oz

US$17.50

Core Espresso

MEDIUM ROAST Rich, with a hint of natural sweetness, velvety texture great for espresso, drip, or cold brew. 16 oz

US$17.50

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

US$17.50

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

US$17.50

Mexican

Medium/Light Roast Origin coffee, mellow with notes of toasted almonds and honeycomb. One of our favorites!

US$17.50

Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans