Say Cheese – & Coffee! Local Favorite Lands at Sunport

ALBUQUERQUE – A fresh taste is landing at the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) with the opening of Cheese & Coffee, a new dining destination bringing local flavor and elevated cuisine to travelers and locals alike. Operated by locally based Fresquez Concessions Inc., Cheese & Coffee – established in 1996 – brings award-winning comfort food, community-focused service, and local New Mexican flavor to airport travelers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Cheese & Coffee to our lineup of local favorites,” said Aviation Director Richard McCurley. “As a Burque staple, Cheese & Coffee brings a taste of our community right into the terminal. Enhancing the passenger experience is a top priority at the Sunport, and this addition reflects our commitment to providing high-quality amenities and showcasing the best of our region.”

Originally a bulk cheese and coffee shop, the café—owned by Geri Blackmon and Anne Dosch—now serves handcrafted sandwiches, house-made soups, and fresh, made-from-scratch offerings. The brand-new concession will feature the Chelsea Sandwich (also known as the Holly Sandwich), Green Chile Chicken Soup, chef-inspired breakfast sandwiches, and pastries baked on site daily. Soups are sold by the bowl or in frozen gallon-sized containers for up to 12 hours of travel.

“The opening of Cheese & Coffee is just one more way the Sunport is growing with our city and serving up what makes Albuquerque special,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Cheese & Coffee is a longtime Keller family favorite – I recommend the Sicilian, but my Dad insists on the Big Apple.”

Cheese & Coffee is known for fresh ingredients and scratch-made recipes. Signature soups like the Southwest Green Chile Chicken Soup and Red Chile Chicken Posole have earned “Best of the City” honors and a place in the Albuquerque Magazine Hall of Fame. Store walls feature community awards, local regulars, and signed photographs of champion fighter and local legend Holly Holm, a frequent guest.

“Cheese & Coffee embodies the spirit of Albuquerque,” said Fresquez Concessions Inc. President LeeAnna Fresquez. “Their legacy of quality, hospitality, and loyal following makes them a perfect fit for the Sunport.”

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About the Albuquerque International Sunport
Owned and operated by the City of Albuquerque’s Aviation Department, The Albuquerque International Sunport is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5.4 million passengers each year. Served by eight major carriers, three cargo carriers and one commuter airline, the Sunport offers nonstop service between ABQ and 32 destinations, with worldwide connectivity. The Albuquerque International Sunport is the Gateway of New Mexico.