• Flying Star Cafe

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Lacto
Ovo
American
Organic
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant chain in New Mexico. Serving breakfast all day, lunch, and dinner. Offers a few ovo lacto vegetarian options. Substitute any egg dish with tofu, and make it vegan by omitting cheese. Despite the fact that they do serve meat, they do only serve American Humane Certified meat. Uses organic ingredients and local products. You can bring your dog to the pet-io. Has Wi-Fi. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm. Open daily.


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16 Reviews

First Review by vivaluv

tandy2

Points +60

Vegan
12 Oct 2023

Great service

I ordered the tasty tofu tacos, a garden salad and a dark roast coffee at the counter. I sat myself w/my coffee and the food was delivered later. Three tasty tacos was more than I could eat. They were nutritious but could use a stronger flavor. The salad w/lime vinaigrette and the coffee were flavorful. Service was very good and restaurant was roomy.

Pros: The ordering process and bussing service, Food quality, Roomy restaurant

Cons: None

plantymom

Points +230

Vegan
18 Sep 2023

Great location

The Coralles location is more convenient, but the Rio Grande location is worth the drive.

The oatmeal is fantastic with a side of fruit, and they get the breakfast burrito right every time. Order a breakfast burrito with no cheese, no egg, add tofu. It’s amazing.

The coffee is good and they generally have a vegan dinner option, and their vegan chocolate cake is worth the trip.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-18

Pros: Friendly, Willing to help make your meal vegan, Delicious food

Andicasaus

Points +170

Vegan
12 May 2023

Had the Huevos Rancheros sub tofu and it was delicious!

Fried cubes of tofu with well seasoned NM red chile and fried potatoes all nestled on top of a flour tortilla. Yum!

phytophilous

Points +167

Vegan
28 Oct 2022

Delicious vegan breakfast here.

Delicious huevos rancheros with tofu substitute, red and green sauce, pinto beans, potatoes and corn tortillas. $32.25 for 2 of those. Lovely space. Highly recommend!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Tofu and Beyond meat substitute available., Lovely space, friendly staff

jessica34

Points +34

Vegan
31 Dec 2021

Accommodating!

They didn’t have much options for breakfast, however I was able to veganize their breakfast burrito to sub tofu for eggs and say no cheese. It was really good! They also had vegan oatmeal on the menu. I got vegan cake slice too! It was amazing. Good place to go if you’re going with someone not vegan.

Pros: Can customize things to be vegan

Cons: Expensive, Limited options

cybergabi

Points +279

Vegan
11 Jul 2021

Ok, but keep your expectations low

Visited in July 2021

Not a lot of vegan options. No tofu scramble anymore. We ordered Vegan Street Tacos, but they were not available. The server suggested a Buddha bowl with tofu, which was filling (brown rice, veggies, edamame, and tofu) but lacked real taste (mostly soy sauce). Nice to sit on the patio on a Sunday morning though.

Pros: Nice patio

Cons: Few vegan options, Not very tasty

NickWayne

Points +18

Vegan
06 May 2021

No Longer Has Vegan Options

I lived in Albufrom 2002-2013. I frequently visited the Flying Star at several locations throughout the city. I took for granted that it was a coffeehouse with large menu that boasted of vegan items available. Upon returning to the city this week, I relied upon them being a place to visit- specifically for breakfast and seeing them listed here on Happy Cow. However, I can report that unless you are interested in OATMEAL with a nondairy milk, they NO LONGER have vegan options on the menu. They used to offer a vegan migas, scrambled tofu, and occasional vegan burrito. Sadly, that is not the case anymore. I was told they revamped the menu and no longer offer these vegan options. I asked about bakery items, like a piece of cake or cookie, and was told none of the items were vegan. We left, having expressed our disappointment and without ordering anything.

Pros: Outside patio seating.

Cons: No longer offering vegan options.

kaldrihjarta

Points +17

Vegan
08 Sep 2020

Great place with surprisingly good vegan options

There are a couple of items on the menu that are marked vegan and others that can be made vegan. I got the Chinese Crunch salad with Gardein chick'n and it was excellent. Very cute patio.

tallgirl

Points +34

Vegan
13 Jun 2019

Loved it!

Fantastic coffee, friendly and accommodating staff. I’m vegan and they actually knew how to alter their menu items for that. You have your dog with you if you eat on their lovely patio. The food was delicious! We had their unchicken burger and a breakfast burrito. Yum!

mblack

Points +60

Vegan
12 Mar 2019

There’s really no reason Flying Star Cafes couldn’t offer more vegan options.

They only have Vegan Migas. I got sick of them a long time ago since they are mostly potatoes. Good omelettes and breakfast burritos, which I end up eating even tho I’d rather not. They offer a good chickenless sandwich but the sauce is not vegan, to which I say why bother?

Cons: Only one vegan dessert, Only one vegan breakfast entree

mixael

Points +16

Vegan
14 Nov 2018

Ok if your desparate.

This chain has two vegan options on the menu; oatmeal and a Southwest (unpressed) tofu scramble. They are very flexible and will modify egg dishes with tofu, but you end up stripping the dish down so much it's a ungratifying experience.

Pros: Nice staff., Good coffee drinks

Cons: Very limited vegan options.

ShariSalazar

Points +64

Vegan
30 Sep 2018

A Must Stop!

We’ve been here twice now on our 3 day stay here in Rio Rancho. We loved it so much the first time we didn’t want to go anywhere else for breakfast!

Pros: Food is amazing!, Vegan and vegetarian options, Very flavorful!

Cons: Sunday long lines early

BriggitteJ

Points +3002

Vegan
01 Nov 2017

Good Breakfast Option

The flying star only has 2 marked vegan options for breakfast but they do carry alternative milks and have a vegan cake by the slice, which is probably more options than any other breakfast place in the area. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Overall a good option!

ASomerville

Points +512

Vegan
20 May 2015

Decent Option- Good Coffee

All the Flying Star locations are pretty consistent, in my experience. There are a couple of vegan options (not a ton), but the staff is always knowledgeable about what vegan means and what options we have, so that helps a lot. They are VERY open to making swaps and substitutions, that's nice. I'm fond of their giant breakfast burritos, making a few modifications to "veganize" it. They have good coffee too, with almond and soy milk options.

They do have a vegan chocolate cake, but I wasn't very impressed. A giant dessert bar, and just ONE vegan option? And the cake was okay, but not any more than okay.

Finally, Flying Star is expensive for what it is, but they try to source locally and I think that has an impact.

Pros: Flexible with dietary preferences, Good coffee

Cons: Expensive, Need to step up their dessert game

ezflex

Points +68

Vegan
16 Oct 2011

Good food and atmosphere!

This place is great, the menu is changed fairly often so you shouldn't get bored with the menu. I always feel guilty for eating their baked goods but they are wonderful, all the same. There are a few vegan choices with advisement on the menu that more will be offered in the future. Food is fresh and good. A bit pricey, but good food typically is.

vivaluv

Points +49

Vegetarian
15 Jun 2010

Delicious

I love going to Flying Star and eating a vegetarian breakfast burrito with tofu on the weekends and sitting by the fireplace. Great place to eat at! Try the Mexican Latte with Soy.

Pros: Healthy, Good Value, Friendly




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