The Burque Bakehouse

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"It’s not uncommon these days to hear about bakers who started out at local farmers markets before evolving to a permanent location — but that doesn’t make it any gratifying for owners Sarah Ciccotello and Chris McQuary when the Burque Bakehouse was named a James Beard semifinalist in 2024. The long-overdue accolade (and place on this list) is justified by the line of locals, who visit the shop daily to order elote danishes filled with roasted corn and crema or green chile-jack cheese croissants. Know before you go: The bakery contributes a portion of proceeds to the Honor Native Land Tax to provide ongoing financial support to Indigenous organizations." - Justin De La Rosa