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Le Bakery for Fine Pastries, Coffee, Sandwiches and More<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“What colonialism does is cause an identity crisis about one’s own culture<\/em>.”
\n~Lupita Nyong’o<\/strong>
\nAcademy Award Winning Actress<\/strong><\/p>\n

Much as we might believe geopolitics has no place in a food blog, food and geopolitics are undeniably intertwined.\u00a0 Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in the history of Vietnam.\u00a0 In the 17th Century, France began a trade relationship with Vietnam.\u00a0 Two centuries later, France began the colonization of Vietnam.\u00a0 For six decades, France ruled over the Southeast Asian country, essentially relegating the indiginous population to second-class status, if not servitude. During this time, French influence spread across Vietnamese cuisine, architecture, culture, art and cuisine \u2013 an influence which continues to live on across the country today.<\/p>\n

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Sights and Aromas to Tantalize Every Taste Bud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The French influence on Vietnam’s culinary culture included the introduction of\u00a0 new ingredients and cooking techniques that blended with local flavors. Perhaps the most famous fusion sprang from the iconic baguette. While mostly similar,\u00a0 the Vietnamese style of baguette is made with rice flour instead of wheat flour, giving it a wholly distinct flavor and texture. Baguettes are the canvas on which one of one of the most famous Vietnamese dishes worldwide are constructed: banh mi<\/em>. These magnificent sandwiches contain a combination of grilled meat, coriander, pickled vegetables and p\u00e2t\u00e9, a true amalgam of the Vietnamese penchant for fresh herbs and crisp, raw vegetables and the French influences of p\u00e2t\u00e9 and meat.<\/p>\n

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One of the Pastry Cases (Already Picked Clean by 10AM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

French crepes are the progenitor of Vietnamese banh xeo<\/em>; thin rice flour pancakes folded with prawns or meat, crisp bean sprouts, herbs and shredded lettuce. Although links may exist to Chinese soups, many culinary experts also believe Vietnam\u2019s national dish, pho<\/em>, was likely inspired by the French beef and vegetable dish, le pot au feu.\u00a0 Coffee was introduced to Vietnam in 1857 by European missionaries and soon became a leading crop for the French colonial government. They established coffee plantations from the late 1800s to capitalize on Vietnam\u2019s warm, humid climate \u2014 the ideal growing conditions for the plant.<\/p>\n

It’s absolutely not my intention to debate the merits or failures of colonialism nor to provide a culinary history.\u00a0 I’m merely pointing out that throughout their history, Vietnamese people have surmounted an untenable situation to develop a culinary culture I deeply admire and respect.\u00a0 Their capacity for forgiveness is healing and exemplary.\u00a0 These notions come to mind whenever we visit a new Vietnamese restaurant or bakery.\u00a0 Albuquerque’s most recent entry into the pantheon of wonderful Vietnamese bakeries is Le Bakery which opened its doors in April, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Pecan-butterscotch cinnamon brioche and Tiramisu Croissant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Le Bakery is ensconced in a nondescript shopping center on Juan Tabo just south of Brentwood.\u00a0 The east-facing edifice is owned and operated by Tien Le.\u00a0 Before Le Bakery’s soft-opening in April, 2025, Christine Nguyen shared a loving and inspiring tribute to her aunt’s new venture on the Albuquerque Foodies Facebook page: “I just wanted to take a moment to share something really special. My aunt has been pouring her heart and soul into her dream for over 15 years\u2014perfecting her delicious recipes for baked goods, pastries, drinks and banh mi. Her passion and dedication have finally led to the opening of her very own shop.\u00a0 It\u2019s more than just a bakery\u2014it\u2019s a dream realized, built with love, perseverance, and countless hours in the kitchen<\/em>.”\u00a0 During our second visit, had the privilege of meeting the delightful Tien who told me she started baking when she had her first child some eleven years ago.\u00a0 Her dutifold husband laughed that he eats all the pastries she bakes at home.\u00a0 It’s a wonder he doesn’t weigh 400-pounds.<\/p>\n

That love, perseverance and countless hours in the kitchen are very much in evidence when you enter the smallish bakery.\u00a0 Tragically my iPhone’s lense protector somehow shattered and my exterior photos and photos of the pulchritudinous pastry case were mostly unusable or you’d probably drive post-haste to Le Bakery.\u00a0 \u00a0Seriously, even though much of its content had been depleted by early-arriving guests, the remaining pastries were akin to edible works of art.\u00a0 Not only did those patries look absolutely scrumptious, there were numerous surprises.\u00a0 Sadly, one of them wasn’t Kouign-Amann (Crystalized croissant), one of my favorite pastries in the universe.\u00a0 Savvy guests had already finished those off.\u00a0 I had to choose between two remaining pastries–Matcha-Strawberry Swirl and Tiramisu Croissant<\/strong><\/em>–both heretofore unknown to my palate.<\/p>\n

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#1 Vietnamese Combo 1 (cold cut)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5 July 2025<\/strong>: The tiramisu croissant (Le\u2019s croissant filled with our coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits, espresso caramel, tiramisu cream, topped with cocoa powder) is outstanding!\u00a0 As in one of the best croissants I’ve ever had croissants.\u00a0 It’s a best of both worlds–the flaky layers, delicate texture, and rich, buttery flavor of a croissant and the strong espresso and the contrast of sweet and slightly tangy mascarpone cream with a \u00a0dusting of cocoa powder for a touch of bitterness that enhances the overall flavor profile.\u00a0 Also quite enjoyable was the pecan-butterscotch cinnamon brioche<\/strong><\/em>, a delightful breakfast treat.<\/p>\n

5 July 2025<\/strong>: Le Bakery’s lunch menu features “made to order sandwiches, served on our Vietnamese artisan breads. Everything is from scratch, hand crafted and prepared in-house. Available after 10am<\/em>“.\u00a0 Vietnamese sandwiches, of course, means banh mi.\u00a0 The Vietnamese Combo, #1<\/strong><\/em> on the menu is made with one cold cut (Vietnamese Ham, Vietnamese Jambon, Vietnamese Pork Roast, Vietnamese Pate) and\u00a0 mayo, radish pickles, cucumbers, pickled serranos (spicy), cilantros, soy sauce. Served on our artisan bread and Le BBQ sauce (or your choice of sauce).\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>It’s an oustanding banh mi though it would have been much better with ALL the cold cuts.\u00a0 That would have truly made it a combination.<\/p>\n

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#11 Grilled Pork Salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5 July 2025<\/strong>: My Kim’s preferred protein on a banh mi isn’t a cold cut, but grilled pork. Unlike her Dagwood clone of a husband, she’s often in the mood for salads instead of sandwiches.\u00a0 Le Bakery’s grilled pork salad<\/strong><\/em> (Romaine lettuce, cucumber, grape tomatoes, dried cranberries, roasted nuts, caramelized onion and marinated grilled pork. Served with house-made balsamic dressing and a butter garlic toast) is so good I’d consider ordering it myself were it not for all those sandwiches on the menu.\u00a0 Dried cranberries aren’t an ingredient on the grilled pork banh mi, but after sampling Kim’s salad, I lusted for that possibility.\u00a0 Le Bakery’s balsamic is one of the best we’ve had in town.\u00a0 You’ll want to ask for an extra.\u00a0 All ingredients on the salad exemplified the freshness for which Vietnamese cuisine is known.<\/p>\n

24 July 2025<\/strong>: During our time in England, somehow my Kim and I never had the opportunity to try Banoffee Pie\u00a0(Graham cracker crust layered with housemade caramel, fresh whipped cream and topped with sliced bananas<\/em>).\u00a0 In fact, this absolutely decadent dessert didn’t cross our lips until visiting the Cornish Pasty Company<\/strong><\/a> in Tempe.\u00a0 New Mexican restaurants have yet to discover banafee…at least not in its original form.\u00a0 It thrilled us to no end to find that Le Bakery’s July specials included a Banoffee Pie Latte<\/strong><\/em>, “inspired by the beloved dessert, reimagined in a bold coffee<\/em>.”\u00a0 This wonderful elixir features \u00a0“rich espresso with house-made banana syrup and silky dulce de leche, then top it with our banana cr\u00e8me (made with only fresh and natural ingredients), extra dulce de leche, a caramelized banana slice, and a crisp vanilla wafer made in-house<\/em>.”\u00a0 This is an outstanding cup of coffee, well worthy of the bakery’s pastries.\u00a0 Le Bakery’s Facebook post describes it as “creamy, toasty, and full of character \u2014 like sipping a banoffee pie with a serious coffee kick<\/em>.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Raisin Croissant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

24 July 2025<\/strong>:\u00a0 Over the years, I’ve been insulted and demeaned for proclaiming the raisin croissant from Coda Bakery<\/strong><\/a> as superior to the Frontier Restaurant’s<\/strong><\/a> beloved Frontier roll.\u00a0 In most cases, those nay-sayers have never even tried the raisin croissant<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 \u00a0With the launch of Le Bakery, there are two bakeries in which this fabulous pastry can be found.\u00a0 Le Bakery’s version of the galaxy-shaped doughy deliciousness doesn’t quite have as many raisins as Coda’s version, but in every regard it’s an outstanding pastry.\u00a0 Tien admitted to using copious amounts of butter on her rich pastries.\u00a0 Buttery goodness is very much in evidence with this raisin croissant.<\/p>\n

The French influence on Le Bakery is apparent, but at heart this is a Vietnamese treasure Duke City diners and coffee lovers should flock to.<\/p>\n

Le Bakery
\n<\/strong>1924 Juan Tabo Blvd., N.E., Suite D
\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico<\/strong>
\n(505) 219 3152
\nWebsite<\/strong><\/a> | Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 24 July 2025
\n1st VISIT<\/strong>: 5 July 2025
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 2
\nRATING<\/strong>: Excellent<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 High quality dining experience; very good to excellent food, attentive service, and a well-maintained atmosphere; worth a detour.
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Grilled Pork Salad, Vietnamese Combo (Banh Mi), Pecan-butterscotch Cinnamon Brioche, Tiramisu Croissant
\nREVIEW #1476<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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