Category Archives: Bakery

M’Tucci’s Italian Market & Pizzeria

It just doesn’t get any better Fifty-eighth visit: April 11, 2017 First visit: March 24, 2015  There are dozens of delis in the Duke City. There are, to my knowledge, only two Italian New York style delis: Tully’s and M’tucci’s Italian Market … Continue reading

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Cafe Bella Coffee

Michael Gonzales is a true perfectionist. Ninety-ninth visit: March 6, 2017   First visit: August 10, 2012  Nothing prepared by Michael Gonzales at Cafe Bella Coffee is less than perfect. There. I’ve said it. There are chains like Starbucks, Satellite, Krispy Kreme, and … Continue reading

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Sara’s Pastries and Deli

Outstanding new bakery/deli with Peruvian accents. Family run. Latest visit: April 15, 2013First visit: April 13, 2013  I first heard of Sara’s Pastries and Deli from a brief article in the business section of the ABQ Journal on March 11, … Continue reading

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Dragonfly Cafe & Bakery (Closed)

Don’t even think about eating breakfast/brunch anywhere else.   Latest visit: February 18, 19, 2012 First Visit: June 18, 2008 The Dragonfly Café and Bakery is a European-style café and bakery located in the heart of historic Taos, New Mexico. … Continue reading

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Bad Ass Coffee & Cafe

Possibly the best thing about Bad Ass Coffee & Cafe is the name itself. Badass.   First visit: February 19, 2012 Bad Ass is  a gourmet coffee company, serving high quality gourmet coffee by the cup, espresso drinks all hot … Continue reading

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Happy Belly Deli (Closed)

Appropriate Name….   First visit: November 28, 2009 Most recent visit: February 11, 2012 The locals tell me that Happy Belly serves the best breakfast in town. The place was filled with locals chowing down on great looking food. Do they … Continue reading

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White Coyote Café

The White Coyote Café is one of T or C’s real treasures. First visit: February 12, 2012 Walking into the White Coyote is like walking into your dear grandma’s living room with a few more tables than she has. Unless … Continue reading

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Napoli Coffee

Shun the chains and get your coffee on here….  November 5, 2011 There are 94 places in the Duke City that, according to Urbanspoon, list coffee as one of their main offerings. Of these, around 26 are chains (such as … Continue reading

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