Crème de la Crème

“The pastries are flaky, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.”

Bill Sanderson★★★★

Stunning dessert display! Nothing was labeled, but the owner personally walked me through everything, which made it feel extra special. Went with a chocolate dessert and it was amazing. Definitely pricey, but absolutely worth it as a once in a while treat.

Sunny Chen★★★★★

Hands down the best French pastries in the US! If you are visiting Sawmill Market, you absolutely cannot miss Crème de la Crème. This charming little shop is a floral-adorned gem that delivers an authentic Parisian experience right in Albuquerque. We tried several items, and every single one was a masterpiece in both presentation and flavor: • Pistachio Contour: Stunningly beautiful and perfectly balanced. • Crème Brûlée Croissant: Flaky, rich, and a total crowd-pleaser. • Classic Crème Brûlée: Executed to perfection with that signature crack. The owner is clearly a professional who takes imme

Chantel “Pepper” Elam★★★★★

absolutely exceeded every expectation! From the moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a dreamy little Parisian dessert boutique right in Albuquerque. The atmosphere is breathtaking — every detail is beautifully curated with elegant floral arrangements, soft pastel colors, charming décor, and the most inviting ambiance. You can tell so much love, creativity, and passion went into creating this space. It is honestly one of the prettiest dessert shops I have ever visited. The pastries were not only visually stunning but absolutely delicious. Every dessert looked like a work of art, deco

Jan B★★★★★

I had the most delish ham, egg, and cheese on croissant breakfast sandwich with the sweetest service and artistic presentation (wrapped in Italian newspaper parchment paper and strewn with fresh rose petals). Don't let their fantastic display of sweets fool you-their savory offerings are also excellent. I bought a Terry Bradshaw croissant to take to a friend's house for dessert. This is a small family business, and I had a chance to speak to one of the owner chefs, Armani, who studied with French and Italian chefs. He told me that his family runs another space in Sawmill across from Creme de l