Handmade empanadas, biscochitos, wedding cake cookies, and other traditional New Mexican pastries baked daily.
Artisanal pizzas with unique options like green chile crust and veggie toppings, made with fresh ingredients.
Premium coffee drinks including vanilla iced lattes and other specialty beverages to complement your meal.
Local treat boxes and catering for events, perfect for gifting or sharing New Mexican flavors.
Convenient self-service kiosk outside for ordering baked goods and pizzas outside regular business hours.
My husband and I have been coming here a lot more lately and we always experience great customer service along with the exceptional food. However, today it was unexpected when the short blonde girl taking our order was noticeably rude. We kind of shrugged it off as maybe she was having a bad day, however after watching her with the people who were in line behind us, there was no doubt that it seemed more of a personal issue she had with us as customers. She greeted and thanked the other patrons behind us 2-3 times each. She went above and beyond with her customer service. She made small talk with each one of them and continued pleasantly chatting throughout their entire transaction. I felt so discouraged as a fairly new and frequent patron. The food is always awesome and if it wasn’t for the other people working there at that time, we probably wouldn’t return anytime soon. The young lady never thanked us at any time during the transaction and continued with her unsavory attitude until she finished taking our order. We will return again and again because the other people there were awesome and made us feel welcome. We spent about $50 and we always use the kiosk outside after hours. We would have given 5 stars no questions had the rude girl been equally accepting of us as she was with the other customers.
I stopped by to pick up some local treats to gift when I flew back home to visit. I wish I got some stuff for myself because everything smelled amazing. It was torture driving to the airport with the cinnamon sugar smell of the empanadas wafting through my car. I did give in and eat one of the empanadas. It was very good. The folks are crazy friendly too.
Well, this one was an unexpected experience. We came to try the biscuittos and wedding cake cookies. We left having met the owner and had gotten a tour lasting around a half hour. Bathrooms are cool, and I enjoyed the sink design. We would absolutely come again.
Food: I am sure they’ve done a good job, but sweet empanadas and biscochitoes are not my thing, I prefer churros more. Service: the owner was very nice, gave us some free biscochitoes even though we just bought one apple empanada. Atmosphere: the bakery is located in a suspiciously quiet neighborhood, doesn’t feel very safe. The building itself is adobe style with painted murals, giving you a hand-crafted, old-world feeling. If you like empanadas or Mexican-style pizza, you probably should try it.
It was our first time trying this and omg! This place serves fresh pizza and some amazing coffee. We got the veggie pizza with the green chile crust. I also got a vanilla iced latte and it was perfection! Definitely coming back😍

Authentic New Mexican bakery & pizzeria serving fresh empanadas, biscochitos, and green chile pizza since 1972.
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Golden Crown Panaderia is a beloved Albuquerque institution blending traditional New Mexican bakery delights with innovative pizzas and coffee. Located in an adobe-style building with vibrant murals, we offer handcrafted empanadas, biscochitos, wedding cake cookies, and signature green chile crust pizzas. Our friendly staff provides exceptional service, and we feature a convenient outdoor kiosk for after-hours orders. Whether you're craving sweet treats, savory pizza, or a perfect latte, we deliver an authentic taste of New Mexico with every bite.
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