Albuquerque's Hidden Gem on Garcia St

Every Sweet Moment
Starts With a Story

Handcrafted coffee, house-baked pastries, and craft cocktails — all poured with care in the heart of Albuquerque's Northeast Heights.

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Our Story

More Than a Café —
A Place to Belong

Candy Lady opened its doors on Garcia Street NE with one simple belief: the best moments happen when good people gather around something made with intention.

What started as a passion for handcrafted coffee and house-baked treats has grown into a beloved neighborhood gathering place — part café by day, part cocktail bar by night. Every drink is stirred with purpose, every pastry is baked from scratch, and every guest is treated like family.

2018

Est. in Albuquerque

100%

House-baked daily

Albuquerque Heights

Warm interior of Candy Lady café with terracotta tones and gold accents

What We Serve

Crafted for Every Craving

From morning pour-overs to evening spirit flights — our menu is built for the full circle of your day.

Coffee & Espresso

Single-origin beans, pulled to order

◆Espresso— classic, rich, bold
◆Cortado— equal parts espresso & steamed milk
◆Pour Over— rotating single-origin selection
◆Cold Brew— 18-hour steep, smooth finish
◆Matcha Latte— ceremonial grade, oat milk available
◆Chai— house-spiced, simmered fresh

House-Baked Pastries

Baked fresh every morning

◆Butter Croissant— 72-hour laminated dough
◆Cinnamon Roll— brown sugar, cream cheese glaze
◆Chocolate Tart— dark ganache, sea salt
◆Seasonal Fruit Galette— local fruit, flaky crust
◆Scones— rotating flavors, served with clotted cream
◆Cookie of the Day— chef's daily creation

Cocktails & Wine

Served after 4 PM daily

◆Espresso Martini— vanilla, fresh-pulled espresso
◆Spiced Old Fashioned— New Mexican chili-infused bourbon
◆Sangria— red wine, seasonal fruit, brandy
◆Natural Wine— rotating selection by the glass
◆Craft Beer— local New Mexico taps
◆Non-Alcoholic Flight— shrubs, shrub cocktails, & botanicals

Seasonal & Specials

Changing with the moments

◆Churro Latte— cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche
◆Horchata Cold Brew— rice milk, cinnamon, vanilla
◆New Mexican Mule— Hatch chili, ginger beer, lime
◆Mesquite Smoked Coffee— local mesquite, smoked syrup
◆Holiday Spice Latte— limited seasonal release
◆Weekend Brunch— savory pastries & eggs Benedict

The Experience

Designed for Connection

Morning Ritual

Start your day with a pour-over and a fresh croissant. The morning light through our windows makes everything feel possible.

Afternoon Gatherings

Meet friends, work on your project, or simply linger. Our space is built for the in-between moments that matter most.

Evening Unwind

When the sun sets, the cocktails come out. Craft drinks, low light, and the kind of conversation you don't want to end.

Artisan coffee being poured at Candy Lady

Find Us

Come Say Hello

2812 Garcia St NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112-1325

(505) 292-8208

Hours

Mon–Thu: 7am – 9pm

Fri–Sat: 7am – 11pm

Sun: 8am – 7pm

Get in Touch

Have a question, event inquiry, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line.

Every Sweet Moment Starts With a Story

More Than a Café — A Place to Belong