Wondering where to find the best cafes near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Empire Board Game Library
Topping the list is Empire Board Game Library. Located at 3503 Central Ave. NE in Nob Hill, it is the highest-rated cheap cafe in Albuquerque, boasting five stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp.
We looked there for more about Empire Board Game Library.
"We are a board game cafe, offering several games available for purchase and more than 500 games in our library to be played in the store," it writes on Yelp. "Empire was created out of our desire to give parents and children a place to come together and communicate and strategize together, face to face."
2. Swiss Alps Bakery
Next up is Swiss Alps Bakery, situated at 3000 San Pedro NE, Suite F. With 4.5 stars out of 85 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Swiss Alps Bakery.
"We are a family-owned business specializing in fresh made-from-scratch products," according to the business's Yelp profile. "We make everything in-house without using any preservatives.
"We specialize in providing fresh daily baked European pastries and breads," it continues on Yelp. "We are best known in the European community for our variety of rye breads."
3. Yasmine's Cafe
Silver Hill's Yasmine's Cafe, located at 1600 Central Ave. SE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Greek and Mediterranean spot 4.5 stars out of 145 reviews.
Janet D. noted in a review on June 21, "I was really looking forward to the chicken shawarma and the garlic sauce. The portions were generous and the salad was delicious. Unfortunately, that garlic sauce tasted more like garlic ranch."
Yelper Gabriela E. wrote, "Easily my favorite spot for Mediterranean food. I always order a gyro and dolmas, both of which are absolutely delicious and filling."
4. Bubblicitea Cafe
Bubblicitea Cafe, a Filipino spot in Uptown, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 106 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2325 San Pedro Drive NE, Suite 1D, to see for yourself.
We looked there for an overview of Bubblicitea Cafe.
"Bubblicitea Cafe offers a whole new way of drinking coffee and tea differently," it states on Yelp. "We serve hot teas, fruit-flavored teas with the option of adding tapioca pearls and coconut jellies. Pastries and bread are also made fresh daily."
5. Model Pharmacy
Over in Nob Hill, check out Model Pharmacy, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the drugstore and cafe by heading over to 3636 Monte Vista Blvd. NE.
Yelper Colin B., who reviewed Model Pharmacy on Aug. 24 wrote, "Wonderful food. Pleasant, low-key atmosphere."
Kaitlin M. noted, "I ordered the ham and brie sandwich, which is served warm, and on a baguette. It also includes roasted red bell peppers and blackberry mustard. The sandwich was tasty and the bread was soft. The salad was a lovely side dish, and was topped with sprouts."
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