Located in Downtown Albuquerque, Café Lush delivers eclectic contemporary American dining from longtime local Chef Thomas Docherty.
Café Lush was opened in June 2011 by husband and wife team Chef Thomas Docherty and Sandy Gregory and has quickly become a local favorite. With Chef Tom's creative, fresh, healthy fare and Sandy's gift for hospitality, Café Lush has become a beloved fixture in the downtown community.
Café Lush's interior, reflects the hip sensibilities of the surrounding area while also paying tribute to Albuquerque's storied past. The beautiful street corner cafe with its vibrant outdoor patio is now a distinct feature in the downtown neighborhood.
Phone
505-508-0164
Location
Café Lush
700 Tijeras Ave. NW.
Albuquerque NM 87102
Hours
Mon-Fri 7AM to 2:30PM
Sat. 8AM to 1PM
MENU
$8.95
BREAKFAST PLATE
Two eggs, breakfast potatoes and a choice of Lush Bacon, House-made green chile turkey sausage or ham. Served with toast or tortilla.
$8.95
$6.95 Full
/
$4.50 half
FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAIT
Fresh seasonal fruit and berries with yogurt and crunchy granola.
$6.95 Full
/
$4.50 half
$9.95
FRENCH TOAST
Breakfast bread pudding. Chunks of fresh cinnamon raisin bread mixed with coconut milk, eggs and apples. Topped with Lush Dust and Kahlua syrup.
$9.95
$9.50
LUSHALADAS
Stacked enchiladas served with chile and cheeses, breakfast potatoes and topped with two eggs. Served with tortilla, lettuce and tomato.
$9.50
$9.50
BREAKFAST TACOS
Three corn tortillas filled with eggs, cheese, avocado, lettuce , tomatoes and chile. Served with breakfast potatoes.
$9.50
$8.95
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Served with local cheeses, a choice of red or green chile, a side of breakfast potatoes, lettuce and tomato.
$8.95
Choose any other 3 ingredients:
Eggs, black beans scallions, Lush Bacon, all natural smoked ham, house-made green chile turkey sausage.
More than three ingredients $1 each
Eggs, black beans scallions, Lush Bacon, all natural smoked ham, house-made green chile turkey sausage.
More than three ingredients $1 each
$7.25
Handheld (to go ONLY)
$7.25
$9.50
BREAKFAST PIZZA
Breakfast potato crust topped with eggs, house-made red or green chile and local cheeses. Served with tortilla, lettuce and tomato.
$9.50
$8.50
BREAKFAST TREAT
Toasted Fano cinnamon raisin bread, peanut butter, grilled pears, lavender honey, fried egg, and bacon. Served with a side of fruit.
$8.50
$9.50
BREAKFAST SCRAMBLES
Choose any 4 ingredients:
Tofu, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, turkey, black beans, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, organic spinach, scallions, roasted red peppers, cheese. Choose an Omelet or a Scramble.Served with breakfast potatoes.
Choice of toast or tortilla.
Tofu, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, turkey, black beans, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, organic spinach, scallions, roasted red peppers, cheese. Choose an Omelet or a Scramble.Served with breakfast potatoes.
Choice of toast or tortilla.
$9.50
$9.25
CROISSANT SANDWICH
All natural smoked ham, Lush Bacon or house-made green chile turkey sausage with eggs, cheese and tomatoes on a fresh croissant.
Served with fresh fruit.
Served with fresh fruit.
$9.25
$9.25
VEGETABLE BREAKFAST HASH
Yukon gold potatoes, grilled yams, red onions, apples, grilled corn, grilled artichoke hearts on mixed greens topped with a poached egg and red chile cream sauce. Choice of toast or tortilla.
$9.25
SIDES
$3.75
Fresh Fruit
$3.75
$3.00
Breakfast Potatoes
$3.00
$3.75
Lush Bacon, additive free
$3.75
$3.50
House-made Green Chile Turkey Sausage
$3.50
$3.50
All Natural Smoked Ham
$3.50
$1.50
Avocado
$1.50
$0.50
Red or Green Chile
$0.50
$0.50
Flour Tortilla
$0.50
$1.50
Fano Bread (sourdough, cinnamon, multigrain or focaccia)
$1.50
$12.50
Quart of Soup or Chile
$12.50
OUR RED AND GREEN CHILE ARE GLUTEN FREE AND MEATLESS
COFFEE & TEA BEVERAGES
We Proudly Serve Local Red Rock Roasters Products
$2.75
Fresh Brewed Coffee
$2.75
$2.50
Fresh Brewed Iced Black Tea
$2.50
$2.75
Fresh Brewed Herbal Raspberry Iced Tea
$2.75
$3.25
Tazo Mango Iced Tea
$3.25
$2.50
Organic Gourmet Hot Tea
$2.50
$3.00
Espresso
$3.00
$3.00
Americano (Hot or Iced)
$3.00
$4.25
Cappuccino
$4.25
$4.25
Latte (Hot or Iced)
$4.25
$4.50
Caramel Macchiato (Hot or Iced)
$4.50
$4.50
Mocha (Hot or Iced)
$4.50
$4.50
Chai Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)
$4.50
$.25
Add Vanilla or Sugar Free Vanilla or Substitute Soy or Almond
$.25
OTHER BEVERAGES
$3.50
Hot Chocolate or Chocolate Milk
$3.50
$3.25
Simply Lemonade
$3.25
$2.75
Orange Juice
$2.75
$2.50
Blue Sky and Izze Soda
$2.50
$2.75
Maine Root Beer
$2.75
$2.00
Bottled Water
$2.00
DESSERTS
$4.50
Chocolate Chip Whiskey Bread Pudding
$4.50
$3.50
Gluten Free Brownies
$3.50
$3.00
Chocolate Chip Cookies
$3.00
$4.25
House-Made Ice Cream and Sorbet
$4.25
Ask about Today’s Pastry Specials
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR AWARD WINNING BRUNCH! SATURDAY 8AM-1PM
11AM-2:30PM Monday thru Friday All menu items can be made Gluten Free UPON REQUEST
WRAPS $9.95
Wrapped in grilled herb flat bread. Served with a choice of southwest slaw or potato chips. Side of Fresh Fruit or Caesar Salad-$1.50 extra.
THE PAPA DOC
Lush Bacon, assorted local cheeses, lettuce, tomato and red chile bacon aioli.
THE ADAM
Natural smoked turkey, asiago, pesto, tomato and spinach.
THE DEWEY
All natural smoked ham, asiago cheese, tomato and lettuce with peach mustard.
SANDWICHES $9.95
Served with a choice of southwest slaw or potato chips. Side of Fresh Fruit or Caesar Salad-$1.50 extra.
THE MO
Grilled eggplant with caramelized onions, mushrooms, rice cheese, roasted red pepper and organic greens served open face on focaccia with avocado smear.
THE KAT
Assorted local cheeses, bacon and tomato on grilled sourdough bread or multigrain bread with Lush Bacon.
THE DAVIS
New Mexico beef, asiago cheese, lettuce and tomatoes with red chile bacon aioli on grilled focaccia.
SALADS AND PASTA
Served with grilled flat bread. Gluten Free bread UPON REQUEST-$1 extra.
$9.95
MANGO CHICKEN SALAD
Sliced grilled chicken, edamame and mango with scallions and fresh basil. Topped with blueberry vinaigrette on fresh organic spinach with Lush Bacon bits.
$9.95
$8.50
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, Caesar dressing, topped with focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese and balsamic syrup.
$8.50
With Shrimp or Chicken- $3 extra
$9.75
CHOP SALAD
Black beans, Lush Bacon, roasted corn, cilantro, red bell pepper, natural smoked turkey, avocado, cheese and romaine lettuce topped with green chile citrus dressing.
$9.75
$9.50
ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE PASTA
Spinach, peas, scallions, fire roasted tomatoes in a vodka lemon cream sauce topped with fresh basil & parmesan.
$9.50
With Shrimp or Turkey Sausage $3 extra
$9.95
MANDY SALAD
Organic greens, grilled jicama, roasted beets, blueberries, strawberries, feta cheese, lemon zest and balsamic syrup
$9.95
$9.95
QUINOA SALAD
Organic Quinoa, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta and grilled artichoke hearts on a bed of organic greens with a roasted shallot chai vinaigrette.
$9.95
$3.95
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Bowl $5.25
SOUP DU JOUR Cup
Served with herb flat bread.
$3.95
/
Bowl $5.25
$10.25
MIX AND MATCH
Create your own combination with a half portion of any two of the above items
$10.25
$1 extra
Gluten Free bread UPON REQUEST
$1 extra
THIN CRUST GRILLED PIZZAS $9.50
$3 extra
Gluten Free crust available UPON REQUEST -
$3 extra
THE JEREMY
Marinara, mozzarella, Ham, grilled pears, balsamic syrup, feta and red onion.
THE CALLAN
Marinara, house-made green chile turkey sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and fresh basil.
THE BOODY
Pesto, roasted garlic, feta, spinach, mozzarella and tomatoes.
THE IRMINATOR
House-made green chile marinara sauce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant and rice cheese.
BURGERS
$10.95
MARLOW
Housemade green chile turkey sausage burger, local cheddar cheese, peach mustard, Lush bacon with housemade pickles on a grilled sesame roll.
$10.95
$9.25
ST GREGORY BURGER
One third pound fresh ground beef with local cheddar, lettuce and tomato on grilled sesame roll with red chile bacon aïoli. Served with chips or slaw.
$9.25
ALL DAY BREAKFAST ITEMS
$8.95
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Served with local cheeses, a choice of red or green chile, a side of breakfast potatoes, lettuce and tomato. Choose any other 3 ingredients: Eggs, black beans, scallions, Lush Bacon, all natural smoked ham, house-made green chile turkey sausage.
$8.95
More than three ingredients: $1 each.
$9.50
LUSHALADAS
Stacked enchiladas served with chile and cheeses, breakfast potatoes and topped with two eggs. Served with tortilla, lettuce and tomato.
$9.50
OUR RED AND GREEN CHILE ARE GLUTEN FREE AND MEATLESS
Saturday 8AM-1PM
$13.95
All plates
Served with a fruit garnish, fresh made mini muffin and a beverage of your choice.
$13.95
FRUIT PARFAIT
Fresh fruit and seasonal berries with yogurt and crunchy granola.
BREAKFAST PIZZA
Potato crust topped with chile, cheese and eggs. Served with tortilla.
FRENCH TOAST
Luscious breakfast bread pudding with chunks of cinnamon bread and diced apples mixed with eggs and coconut milk. Topped with Lush Dust and house made Kahlua Syrup.
LUSHALADAS
Corn tortillas stacked with cheese and chile and topped with eggs. Served with Brunch potatoes and a tortilla.
LUSH BENEDICT
Grilled focaccia topped with sautéed spinach, poached eggs and red chile hollandaise. Served with Brunch Potatoes.
OMELETTE
Three eggs cooked with any three ingredients: Lush bacon, green chile turkey sausage, ham, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions or cheese. Served with Brunch potatoes and toast or tortilla. Can be topped with red or green chile at no charge.
BREAKFAST PLATE
Two eggs served with the choice of Lush Bacon, House-‐made green chile turkey sausage, ham or avocado. Served with a generous portion of Brunch Potatoes and toast or tortilla.
BREAKFAST TACOS
Three corn tortillas filled with eggs, cheese, lettuce , tomatoes and chile and topped with avocado. Served with Brunch Potatoes.
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Served with of Brunch Potatoes, cheese, a choice of red or green chile.
Add any 3 ingredients: Eggs, black beans, scallions, Lush Bacon, all natural smoked ham, house-‐made green chile turkey sausage.
TOFU SCRAMBLE
Tofu, black beans, spinach and tomatoes scrambled together and served with a tortilla and Brunch Potatoes.
CHOP SALAD
Black beans, roasted corn, cilantro, red bell pepper, Lush bacon, turkey, avocado, cheese and romaine. Topped with green chile citrus dressing and served with warm flatbread.
CLUB LUSH SANDWICH
Grilled focaccia topped with turkey, ham, Lush Bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served open face with Brunch Potatoes.
$2.00
Split Plate Charge
$2.00
$3
Add our Lush Bacon, House Made Green Chile Turkey Sausage or Ham for an Extra
$3
Many of our items have unique ingredients.Please tell your server about any allergies you may have.
All menu items can be made Gluten Free UPON REQUEST
THANKSGIVING DAY 2016
NOVEMBER 24
$38 PER PERSON
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEAR SOUP
$4.95 a la carte
ALL NATURAL TURKEY, DEBONED, STUFFED AND ROASTED
$16.95 a la carte
HOUSEMADE ALL NATURAL TURKEY SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH APPLES, ONIONS, AND CELERY
$6.95 a la carte
MASHED POTATOES WITH WHOLE BUTTER, SOUR CREAM AND GRAVY
$6.95 a la carte
BOURBON GLAZED CARROTS
$5.95 a la carte
CRANBERRY MANGO CHUTNEY
$4.95 a la carte
CHOCOLATE CHIP WHISKEY PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
$4.95 a la carte
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY NOV. 18
ALL FOOD MUST BE PICKED UP BY CLOSING (2:30) ON WEDNESDAY NOV.23
Catering Menu
CAFÉ LUSH CAN CUSTOMIZE A MENU FOR ANY NEED - BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER
WE CAN DELIVER IT ALL TO YOU OR YOU CAN HAVE YOUR EVENT AT CAFÉ LUSH ANY EVENING OR ON SUNDAY
Appetizers
Each item is $45 for 25 pieces
BEET AND YAM TOWER
BLACK BEAN AND ROASTED CORN CAKES WITH CURRIED SOUR CREAM
MINI GREEN CHILE MAC AND CHEESE
MINI PIZZA SELECTIONS
each item is $50 for 25 pieces
POTATO AND BACON CAKES WITH GINGER MOUSSE
THIN SLICED HAM WRAPPED AROUND JICAMA, MELON AND MINT
ASSORTED MINI SANDWICH PLATTER
SPICY YOGURT GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH RED CHILE BACON AIOLI
MOJITO MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN
THIN SLICED ROAST BEEF WITH PEACH MUSTARD, MIXED CHEESE AND GRILLED ONION
each item is $65 for 25 pieces
BEEF TENDERLOIN ON TOAST POINTS W/BEARNAISE SAUCE
SWEET POTATO CREPES WITH DUCK ADOVADA
PESTO GRILLED SHRIMP
MOJITO MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP
FRUIT AND CHEESE DISPLAY W/ CRACKERS
4.95 per person- Minimum- 20 people
GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER W/ROASTED TOMATO AIOLI
4.95 per person- Minimum- 20 people
Brunch Catering Menu
Price quotes based on selections chosen
START WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF FRESH BAKED BREAKFAST PASTRIES
CHOOSE FROM- COFFEE CAKE, MUFFINS, SCONES, ZUCCHINI BREAD, EMPANADAS, CROISSANTS
ADD
A MAKE YOUR OWN PARFAIT BAR
SOUTHWEST GAZPACHO SHOTS WITH OR WITHOUT CRAB
FRUIT AND CHEESE DISPLAY
move on to
FRITATTA W/TURKEY SAUSAGE, ZUCHINI, SCALLIONS, CHEESE, EGGS
WITH OR WITHOUT GREEN CHILE
TOFU SCRAMBLE W/ TOFU, BLACK BEANS, SPINACH, TOMATOES, SCALLIONS TOPPED WITH RICE CHEESE
POTATOES DONE ANY NUMBER OF WAYS
OUR AWARD WINNING REGULAR OR GLUTEN FREE FRENCH TOAST WITH HOUSE MADE KAHLUA SYRUP
LUSHALADA CASSAROLE
MAKE YOUR OWN BREAKFAST TACO BAR
ADD HOUSE MADE GREEN CHILE TURKEY SAUSAGE, ALL NATURAL BACON OR ALL NATURAL HAM
MIXED GREEN SALAD
CAPRESE SALAD
ROASTED BEET AND GRILLED YAM SALAD