Flying Star Cafe Menu

Welcome to the Flying Star Cafe Menu, where every meal feels like a celebration. Situated in the heart of Albuquerque, this spot offers a delightful variety of dishes that cater to every taste, from hearty breakfast favorites to flavorful lunch and dinner options. Whether you're in the mood for a savory sandwich, a fresh salad, or a warm, comforting bowl of soup, there's something on the menu to satisfy your cravings. With an emphasis on quality ingredients and bold flavors, each dish is crafted to bring you a satisfying and memorable experience. Whether you’re dining in with friends or grabbing a quick bite, Flying Star Cafe has become a local favorite for good reason, offering a diverse range of options to enjoy throughout the day.

Seasonal Specials

Matzoh Ball Stew
Big, homemade Matzoh ball, chicken breast chunks, fresh carrots, and peas in savory broth. Only available through April 20th.
US$21.85
French Caramel Apple Toast
Thick slices of buttery brioche dipped in a rich custard and griddled to perfection. Topped with apples sautéed in a buttery brown sugar sauce, drizzled with real caramel for an indulgent French toast treat.
US$17.70
Roasted Summer Panini
Crispy eggplant, pesto grilled red peppers and zucchini, provolone and goat cheese, dressed with spicy Star Sauce, all stuffed into buttery baguette slices then pressed and grilled.
US$18.30
Posole Verde
A Flying Star take on a New Mexican staple! Flavorful local posole with big pieces of pork, fresh tomatillos, onions, poblanos, & jalapeño peppers. Served with two warm flour tortillas*. *To make this dish Gluten-Not, just request corn instead of flour tortillas.
US$18.90
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$18.90
Overloaded Quesadilla
Spicy grilled chicken, black bean relish, batter dipped onions, tons of cheeses.
US$15.95
Cauliflower (Un)Wings
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in homemade Buffalo or Honey Sriracha sauce. Buttermilk ranch on the side.
US$15.35
Queso Mountain (Of Fries)
Homemade queso sauce, hickory smoked bacon, New Mexico green chile.
US$14.75

Breakfast All Day

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$20.10
Two Birds And A Biscuit
Turkey sausage gravy, crispy chicken & a fried egg sandwiched in a homemade buttermilk biscuit.
US$20.10
AVO Toast
Basted, cage free eggs, fresh avocado slices, Romano on buttered, grilled brioche.
US$15.35
Ranch Breakfast
2 eggs cooked in butter, your choice of 2 turkey green chile sausage patties, 3 slices of bacon, or smoked ham, plus home fries and toast.
US$15.95
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$18.30
Southwest Bennie
Fresh queso sauce, cage free eggs, turkey green chile sausage patties, English muffin.
US$18.90
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$15.35
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$16.55
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$16.55
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$11.80
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$14.20
Fabulous French Toast
Thick cut brioche, fresh strawberries & bananas, caramelized brown sugar butter sauce, lots of real whipped cream.
US$17.70
Just French Toast
Thick cut brioche dipped in rich egg custard batter.
US$13.60
Blueberry Pancakes
Made from scratch, pure cane syrup.
US$13.60
Baby Cakes
Made from scratch, pure cane syrup.
US$10.65
Gluten-Not Flapjacks
Light n' fluffy -- rice flours, millet, flax, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, pure cane syrup.
US$14.75
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$12.40
Organic Oatmeal
Bob's Red Mill organic oatmeal, cranberries, raisins, walnuts. Choice of dairy, soy, or almond milk.
US$9.45

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$18.30
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$19.50
Classic Beyond™ Burger
Beyond™ 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$19.50
Crunchy Cajun Chicken
Spicy. Feisty. Fat & Juicy. Crispy tempura, chipotle-seasoned chicken thigh, topped with cilantro lemon aioli, honey, and house made pickles.
US$19.50

Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese
VOTED BEST OF ABQ Simply delicious -- our buttered Rustic white bread & thickly sliced cheddar. Served with your choice of side.
US$11.80
Grilled Mac & Cheese Melt
Grilled Cheese meets our Mac & Cheese for a gooey, creamy, crunchy treat. Served with your choice of side.
US$17.70
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$22.45
Turkey Jack
Since 1988. Freshly pulled turkey, tomato, pepper jack, Young Guns green chile. Served with your choice of side.
US$20.10
Californian Melt
Since 1988. Fresh avocado, Swiss, pan sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes & ranch.
US$16.55
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$16.55
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$20.10
Egg Salad
Made fresh to order with cage free eggs, onions, real mayo, on your choice of bread.
US$16.55

Fresh Salads

Tossed Cobb
Grilled, seasoned, all natural chicken, Hickory smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese, avocado, tomatillo lime vinaigrette.
US$20.10
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$20.10
Athena
Hand breaded feta chunks, fresh avocado, organic spinach & greens, Greek olives, tomato, lemon avocado vinaigrette.
US$18.90
Crave
Bleu cheese, almonds, organic greens, fresh pineapple, tart apples, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, tomatillo lime vinaigrette.
US$18.90
Chicken Mediterranean
Pesto seasoned grilled chicken, feta, spiced chickpeas, avocado, freshly diced veggies, lemon avocado vinaigrette.
US$20.10
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$9.45
Fresh Soups
Our featured soup is Green Chile Corn Chowder. Served with warmed flour tortillas.
$
Soup & Salad
Choice of dressing with your salad. Our featured soup is Green Chile Corn Chowder. Served with warmed flour tortillas.
$

Dishes & Bowls

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$21.25
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$20.10
Fish & Chips
Beer battered wild Alaskan cod, fries, fresh coleslaw, & tartar sauce.
US$26.55
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$22.45
Fish Dish
Generous fillets of seasoned, pan fried wild Alaskan Cod, topped with porcini butter, served over a medley of sautéed fresh spinach, plump mushrooms, and Israeli couscous.
US$26.55
Chicken Couscous Risotto
Creamy pearled couscous risotto, rosemary infused chicken breast, feta, green peas, and fresh broccoli.
US$21.25
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$20.10
Mac & Cheese
VOTED BEST OF ABQ Add Grilled, Crispy, or Tempura Chicken +$6; Add Fresh Broccoli $2.50
US$14.75
Mini Mac
Voted best of ABQ! Add Grilled, Crispy, or Tempura Chicken +$6; Add Fresh Broccoli $2.50
US$9.45
Organic Tofu Hash
Organic tofu takes on tons of flavor in this light, veggie packed vegan sauté. Served with soft & warm little tortillas. Tofu skeptics - this on e is worth trying!
US$11.75

Kids Menu

Kids Egg Breakfast
A cage free egg cooked in butter, your choice of a turkey green chile sausage patty, slice of bacon, or smoked ham, plus home fries and toast. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
US$13.00
Graburrito
Scrambled egg, cheddar, and chile, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
US$11.80
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$14.20
Baby Cakes
Made from scratch, blueberry pancakes, with pure cane syrup. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
US$10.65
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$12.40
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$11.80
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$11.80
Mini Mac
Voted best of ABQ! Made from scratch, creamy cheese and cavatappi. Add Grilled, Crispy, or Tempura Chicken +$6; Add Fresh Broccoli $2.50. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
US$9.45
Just Noodles
Buttered noodles with a sprinkle of Romano cheese. Honest Kids Organic Apple Juice box included!
US$5.90

A la Carte & Sides

Side French Fries
$
Side Onion Rings
US$3.55
Basket Onion Rings
US$5.90
Side Hickory Smoked Bacon (3 Slices)
US$4.75
Side Green Chile Turkey Sausage (1 Patty)
US$2.95
Side Breakfast Potatoes
US$2.70
Side Grilled Chicken Breast
US$7.10
Side Crispy Chicken Breast
US$7.10
Side Hamburger Patty
US$7.10
Side Dilled & Chilled Chicken Salad
US$7.10
Side Egg Salad
US$7.10
Side Marinated Tofu
US$5.90
Side Eggs
$
Side SW Bennie Sauce
US$2.40
Side Fried Feta Cheese
US$4.75
Side Avocado
US$1.80
Side Chile
$
Side Steamed Broccoli
US$2.95
Side Sauteed Spinach
US$3.50
Side Pinto Beans
US$2.95
Side Rice
$
Side Toast
US$3.55
Side Buddha Veggies
US$3.55

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$5.85
Brew
Locally roasted Satellite coffee.
US$4.70
Hot Cocoa
$
Super Matcha Latte
Japanese matcha with power nutrients, steamed with the milk of your choice.
$
London Fog
Earl Grey tea steamed with milk and vanilla syrup. *Since 2005
$
Chai Latte
Your choice of milk. Choose dairy, soy, oat, or almond milk.
$
Organic Iced Peach Tea
US$4.70
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$4.15
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!
$
Absopure Natural Spring Water
Absopure Natural Spring Water is collected directly at the source. You’re drinking clean, pure spring water.
US$2.35
Fountain Sodas
Selection of fountain sodas
$
Milkshakes
Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla
$

Bagels & Morning Pastries

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffin
Our signature orange-infused muffin with semisweet chocolate chips and caramelized mandarin oranges.
US$4.75
Blueberry Muffin
Our famous blueberry muffins, baked daily, and topped with coarse sugar.
US$4.75
Blueberry Scone
Fresh baked scones, made with blueberries, flour, sugar, eggs, oats, heavy cream, and topped with coarse sugar.
US$4.75
Cranberry Orange Scone
Not too sweet, flavored with real oranges, packed with cranberries and drizzled with napoleon icing.
US$4.75
Very Berry Scone GN
Our refreshing, gluten-not scones, flavored with a seasonal berry medley including blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
US$5.35
Inside Out Crumb Cake
Classic New York crumb cake with cinnamon vanilla filling and a crunchy streusel on the bottom.
US$7.10
English Muffin
Signature English Muffins
US$3.55
Bagels
Old-fashioned water boiled, then baked, large bagels. Choose from Everything, Plain, and Multigrain.
$

Cookies & Bars

Decorated 'Deco' Cookie
The Flying Star 'Deco' cookie, famous for its buttery flavor and signature stenciled napoleon icing.
US$4.75
Hamantaschen Cookie
A classic sweet pocket pastry filled with golden & dark raisins, walnuts, dried apricots, and honey. Sprinkled with coarse sugar.
US$5.65
Essential Brownie
This Brownie has it all - Fudgy, Chewy, Moist and Big! *contains Gluten
US$5.35
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$3.85
Ginger Cookie
Freshly baked with molasses, brown sugar, ground ginger, and ginger puree, then drizzled with napoleon icing.
US$3.85
Cowgirl Cookie
Our famous Cowgirl Cookie, baked with coconut flakes, brown sugar, oats, apricots, raisins, cranberries, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon.
US$3.85
Pumpkin Spice Cookie
A soft, cakey pumpkin cookie filled with walnuts and raisins, and topped with vanilla frosting.
US$4.75
Sea Salted Caramel Chocolate Blondie Bar
Layers of gooey deliciousness.
US$4.45
Lemon Shortbread Cookie
Buttery, crumbly sweet bites with a hint of lemon.
US$1.20

Hand-Crafted Pie Slices

Pumpkin Pie Slice
Homemade the old fashioned way, pumpkin & spice filling, butter crust.
US$7.70
Pecan Pie Slice
Handmade sweet butter crust loaded with toasted pecans & brown sugar filling.
US$10.05
Classic Apple Pie Slice
Our homemade crust is buttery, flakey. Fruit fillings are made in house & sweetened just right with real cane sugar.
US$10.05
Cherry Pie Slice
Our homemade crust is buttery, flakey. Fruit fillings are made in house & sweetened just right with real cane sugar.
US$10.05
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Slice
Our homemade crust is buttery, flakey. Fruit fillings are made in house & sweetened just right with real cane sugar.
US$10.05
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$10.65
Rio Grande Mud Pie Slice
Dense rich chocolate filling baked in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with homemade caramel & freshly whipped cream.
US$10.65
Key Lime Pie Slice
Nellie & Joe’s Key Lime Juice, condensed milk, fresh eggs, buttery graham crust, loads of real whipped cream.
US$10.65
Blueberry Pocket Pie
Flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweet, juicy blueberries and a hint of citrus. A pie on the fly!
US$7.70

Artisan Cake Slices & Desserts

Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Slice
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake, real whipped cream, honey & nut pastry crust.
US$10.65
Turtle Cheesecake Slice
Rich vanilla cheesecake with a chocolate graham cracker crust. Topped with soft caramel confection, toasted brown sugar pecans, and drizzled with homemade chocolate ganache and caramel.
US$10.65
Carrot Cake (Gluten-Not) Slice
Moist cake layers packed with fresh carrots, cranberries, filled & frosted with rich cream cheese icing. Gluten-Not.
US$10.65
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$10.65
Raspberry Blackout Cake Slice
Melt in your mouth milk chocolate mousse studded with raspberries, dark chocolate cake infused with raspberry purée, enrobed with chocolate ganache.
US$10.65
Pineapple Falling Up Cake
Velvety vanilla sponge cake filled with cream cheese custard, topped with a pineapple ring in caramelized brown sugar, and a maraschino cherry.
US$10.65
Tiramisu
Ladyfinger cake soaked in coffee & rum, layers of cream cheese filling, topped with fresh whipped cream, dusted with cocoa. This is a delicious pick me up (literal translation for the Italian tiramisu!)
US$10.65
Praline Toffee Bread Pudding Slice With Rum Sauce
Made with croissants baked in custard and drenched in boozy crème Anglaise.
US$10.65
Giant Eclair
Pate au choux filled with vanilla custard, dipped in chocolate ganache.
US$10.65
Peter's Little Devil Cupcake
Moist, decadent chocolate cupcake, stuffed with vanilla cream and enrobed with chocolate ganache.
US$5.35
Little Red Devil Cupcake
Moist, nostalgic red velvet cupcake, topped and stuffed with rich cream cheese frosting.
US$5.35
Salted Almond Creme Caramel
Not a flan, nor a brûlée, this rich, baked vanilla custard is enveloped with creamy caramel sauce, embellished by pure whipped cream and crunchy salted almonds.
US$8.00

Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans

Solar Flare
LIGHT ROAST Bright and crisp with a pop of granny smith apple. The perfect way to start your day. 16 oz
US$22.45
Core Espresso
MEDIUM ROAST Rich, with a hint of natural sweetness, velvety texture great for espresso, drip, or cold brew. 16 oz
US$23.60
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$22.45
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$22.45
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