5 of the best places to find grilled cheese sandwiches in Albuquerque

Grilled cheese is a year-round comfort food, but there’s something especially comforting about a grilled cheese sandwich alongside your favorite soup during colder weather.

From classic to creative grilled cheese sandwiches, here are five of Albuquerque’s best places to order this sandwich (according to online reviews).

1. AI’s Big Dipper

For a classic soup and sandwich meal (plus a cookie!) head to AI’s Big Dipper. Their classic grilled cheese is made with a blend of provolone, cheddar, and American cheese.

Customer review: "The grilled cheese and soup lunch deal is awesome and even comes with a small cookie, but you can't really go wrong with any of the sandwiches either."

Address: 501 Copper Ave. Northwest (505) 314-1118

Hours: Closed on the weekends, open Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2. Central Grill and Coffee House

This relaxed venue along Route 66 offers grilled items, diner-style comfort classics and ample coffee. If you enjoy a good grilled cheese as part of your brunch- this is the spot for you.

Customer review: "It was the best grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever had! Put some bacon on it. Try it. Thank me later"

Address: 2056 Central Ave. Southwest (505) 554-1424

Hours: open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3. Fork and Fig

Fork and Fig is a modern eatery with a casual vibe dishing up locally sourced, creative sandwiches, salads and wraps. Naturally, their creative take on a grilled cheese is a huge winner among customers. Their meatloaf grilled cheese features Meatloaf, Swiss cheese, salted tomato, red onion, black garlic ketchup, and pullman.

Address: 6904 Menaul Blvd. Northeast Suite C (505) 881-5293

Hours: closed Sunday, open Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday- Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

4. Salt and Board

This trendy spot is known for its wine and craft beer along with charcuterie and pressed sandwiches in a wood-lined bar with a patio. Salt and Board’s take on grilled cheese is nothing short of decadent- an open toast style with brie and manchego cheese, fig jam, and Italian prosciutto.

Customer review: “The Cheese and Fig was sweet, savory, salty, rich, soft, crispy, and possibly five other sensations in every bite.”

Address: 115 Harvard Dr. Southeast #9 (505) 219-2001

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

5. Sixty Six Acres

This laid back eatery is known for its sandwiches and family-friendly environment. This local, independent restaurant has a unique take on grilled cheese. Their grilled mozzarella and portobello sandwich is served with tomato jam.

Customer review: “Excellent setting, food & service. We tried the Rueben with fries and 2 grilled Cheese with portobello mushrooms w/tomato jam. All 3 dishes were unbelievably good. We sat out on the patio and looked at the beautiful clouds and mountains. The weather was perfect. The surrounding area is mostly newer. Absolutely delightful. Can't wait to go again.”

Address: 2400 12th St. Northwest (505) 243-2230

Hours: open Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.