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Stopped by this local coffee spot and got a cortado ($3.50) with macadamia nut milk (extra $0.75). Thus was my first time trying macadamia milk and I really liked it. It gave the coffee a smooth, nutty flavor. I can also tell they use good beans here. The place gave me hipster vibes with cozy lounge seating, both indoors and outdoors. Service was great too. The baristas are friendly and overall just a nice chill spot to grab coffee and hang out.
Both Castle Coffee locations have the kind of coffee shop vibe that every millennial is always on the hunt for: a clean comfortable laid back local community space. The staff is always as exceptional as the drinks, and the baked goods are sourced from great local spots around town. That said, I cannot recommend their seasonal specialties enough. Our favorite - The Glazed Bramble (balsamic and blackberry - TRUST) is the kind of drink you keep thinking about until you inevitably end up back at the counter to order another one. Don't sleep on checking this coffee shop out!
Finally came to see the new Castle Coffee location since I was in the area. The service was very friendly and the space was cozy, loved the mural they had on their wall. Tasty coffee per usual. I ordered the lavender oat latte iced and grabbed my partner a caramel latte. Definitely feels like they've already got some regulars established there. Which is nice since I know folks were bummed about the former shop, Michael Thomas Coffee, closing this location. Will make it back if im ever in need of coffee in the area.
I like Castle Coffee. It might not be one of the spots that I frequent but I do enjoy their coffee. They have genuinely good coffee and creative offerings. But the base is good which is so important. Baristas are always friendly and they have a good selection of pastries. Seating can be harder to come by depending on when you're there but they have added more options including some outdoor tables for the nicer weather.
Great local spot with very chill vibes. Plenty indoor seating with free WiFi. There was a mix of patrons from a business meeting in a side room (available to rent for meetings!), to people reading books, or working on laptops. Staff was super friendly and helpful when deciding to try their bussin berry latte. They have every milk substitute under the sun (macadamia? Oat? Almond? They got it all!). I loved their community engagement featuring local artists and a table with local resources/events. Plenty of street parking in front. If you plan on driving here and camping out to knock out a few hours of work just keep an eye out for residential only parking, 1 hour only parking, and 2 hour only parking signs.
This is my first time buying anything here. As many people have said, have said, the service is friendly and helpful. As I write this, sitting at Castle Coffee, the room is nearly full. Probably due to the fact that it is Labor Day, so lots of people are here. My kids, who've been here multiple times, tell me that the number of people here today is higher than normal. The atmosphere is nice. The ice Mocha I got tastes great. The Croissant looks like it will taste good. I have one demerit have to give here. I suffer from migraine headaches caused by bright lights. Because seating is limited, I have no choice but to face the large windows. The light coming in is very intense and painful, to me. Fortunately, I always carry a brimmed hat to help me prevent a migraine, but if I didn't have it, I would get a migraine sitting here, drinking my latte and eating my Croissant. One last thing, I like to check the speed of the Wi-Fi at every coffee shop I visit. Castle Coffee's Wi-Fi speed is phenomenal. (Check the associated screen capture.)
Great, very friendly local coffeeshop who does a very good job serving high quality coffee and ensuring customers know how much this shop appreciates them. There's plenty of space and the vibe is good with conversations going on and people hanging out at the cafe. I stopped by for a quick late breakfast and liked how tasty their iced latte was (I believe they made their own honey lavender syrup..because it was so yum and not overly sweet at all). Although the highlight was the quality coffee, their staff overall got 5+++ stars for sure! They know their customers really well and really try to please their customers both old and new!
Came here for a quick coffee run while in the Smiths shopping center and I'm so glad we did. Honestly everything looks pretty good and Mr. Castle was very knowledgeable about his coffee and love for coffee. I asked him to make me something good and I just trusted him to make it happen! If you don't trust your barista to whip up something delicious then sucks to be you! The coffee shop was very nice, clean and spacey. There were board games to play. Seems like a nice place to come with the whole family. I found a new favorite coffee spot that my kids can come and enjoy some games while I sip my drank. Customer service was great and I'll be back!
Always such great friendly service & good coffee & pastry items! A fave neighborhood coffee shop.
This was my first time visiting this location. I just happened to see it on Instagram one day and decided to come in for a visit. This location is located in a mini mall. Which should definitely include some good parking spaces. Walked inside and was greeted by friendly staff and looked around the whole cafe. Lots of cozy seating areas. This place gave me like a rustic vibe. Very inviting. The menu is very simple, but yet very interesting as well. I decided to try their iced lavender latte and on the side, a blueberry lavender cake/donut. It was vegan and gluten-free which to me tasted pretty good. I didn't get a chance to stay and enjoy my coffee and dessert, but I will definitely be back here again since this is close to where I live. I love how they're bringing more places to venture out to in Rio Rancho. Next time I'll try something different and I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
REVIEW #24! The lobby is open when the store opens. You aren't competing for staff attention with drive-through customers. Gluten-free pastries. Art and plants. $3.00 "Batch Brew" includes a refill. COMETH.
I was in Albuquerque with a friend this morning, and we were craving a good local coffee. We saw Castle Coffee had stunning reviews and decided to give it a try. We were far from dissatisfied with our experience. Upon entering the little shop we were greeted by the most cheerful barista I believe I've ever met at a coffee shop. She was bright and helpful as were the rest of the staff we encountered. The decor of the shop is quirky and tasteful. They have an adorable selection of locally made pottery mugs and art. Along with a selection of Fellowship of The Ring Pez. A wonderful touch that made me feel right at home. I believe Tolkien would've been proud if I do say so myself. After going over the menu we both settled on the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte). It was the first of the season for both of us and wow. The coffee was smooth and tasted like it had real pumpkin in it. The sweetness was delectable. Enough to get rid of any bitterness but not enough to leave behind a nagging headache. Perfection. They also had a delightful small selection of baked goods. The Pistachio Croissant was the pick for us, and I fall short for words. They warmed it and it was buttery, nutty and sweet with exquisite flakiness. I could eat one of those joyfully on the regular. To end this review all I have to say is I hope I'm graced with the opportunity to come back to Castle Coffee in the very near future and hope you are inspired to give it a try as well!
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7 years ago
This place is so delightful, clean, calm, cute and inviting. It's a really quaint space with lots of big windows and natural light. I strolled by when I was running an errand downtown and got a coffee to go. I was very happy to notice that the take out products are compostable!!!! The staff were very kind and personable. They even introduced themselves and shook my hand after they handed my coffee over. The menu has a nice variety of different items at reasonable prices. I really like this place and I hope to go back soon! read more
My new favorite coffee shop!! The staff is so friendly, great seasonal specials, a Christian mission, and an overall good vibe! I got the maple pecan special as a flat white and hot dang is it fall in a cup!! The barista Steve is so nice and knowledge. Alex was working the counter and she remembers almost everyone's names! I'm so impressed! I've been twice in less than a week! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Straight up sincere service and vibe 10/10 blah blah but let's get to the real review. Went to do my thang and the restroom was occupied..dude behind the counter winked at me and said don't worry you are next. I went and sat down thinking I will just try later and my man straight up came and told me I could go. Really felt like they cared about making sure I got my BM taken care of. Upon entering it's clear that the space will accommodate any needs you may have. Plenty of space to undress and hang clothes, optional shower was a huge plus. I stored a few things behind the mirror when I hung my trousers which brought a sense of security. All toiletries were well stocked and accessible. No plunger but the toilet means business so give it your all. 10/10 would poop again. read more
Castle Coffee is such a vibe. Located in the downtown area of ABQ, it is a quiet spot for meeting a friend or getting some work done. They even have some small 2-person tables outside which was perfect on an abnormally cool summer morning. I got the lavender latte with oat milk. Lavender lattes are normally hit or miss for me. They are often too floral or sickeningly sweet. However, Castle Coffee's lavender syrup is perfect. The lavender is present but not overpowering, and the sweetness level is perfect. I also really liked the oat milk that they used. I forgot to ask what brand, but it was perfect. You would never know that it wasn't dairy. They also had some decadent appearing donuts in their pastry case, so I will have to return and then update my review after I try those. The customer service was also superb. The woman at the counter was very friendly, as was the barista who prepared my drink. I would honestly return for the customer service alone. Overall, 5/5 coffee shop in ABQ. read more
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WOW this place is AH-MAH-ZING. The two guys working (Josh and Matt I believe?) were so incredibly friendly and welcoming to us. We are visiting from out-of-state (CA is a shithole) and we will hopefully be making ABQ our new home. They were helpful and just overall fantastic, service and conversation and all. We got a hot lavender latte and and iced caramel latte with an artisanal donut. SO GOOD. Seriously. The coffee is perfect and the drinks are not overly sweet. These guys are professionals!! We'll be back guys! read more
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My treat yo'self-and-leave-the-house-for-special-quarantine-coffee is a lavender latte made with Ripple dairy-free milk from Castle Coffee! I had visited Castle Coffee a few times before quarantine life but I had not written a review yet - shame on me for not giving them a five-star review sooner! Anyway, they deserve all the stars! The inviting layout, the chill vibe of the customer population (pre-COVID19), and the high quality coffee and treats are apparent upon arrival and consumption...but the customer service is where it's truly at. The owner and manager are genuinely delightful. Check out their heart-warming cold and hot drinks and locally-sourced baked goods asap! You'll surely be greeted with a smile and chat while your order is being fulfilled! read more
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3 years ago
A personal opinion: The very best cafes are the ones that compel you to say Goodbye when you're headed out the door. This is a total maxim for me. It's the reason why I don't visit Seattlebucks and generally feel disappointed with third wave coffee shops, whose employees are usually too impressed with themselves to notice you finished your cortado. When I'm getting up to end a caffeine and laptop session, a truly great cafe should compel me to say a quick Thanks when I'm leaving. I wasn't just compelled to say Laters after my first visit to Castle Coffee, I already felt like family. Go ahead, check out the other reviews, you'll see everyone saying the same thing. It's what my friend, Stephanie, first told me about the place -- oh sure, the coffee's good, and they carry some wicked Witching Flour treats -- but it's the owner, and his manager, that make the place memorable. And to be flat out honest, that's all I'm really looking for, too. Give me a tasty drink -- teas have been more my thing, lately -- a small spot for me to pop my computer, and a welcome hello at the counter, and I'll support your business whenever I'm in the neighborhood. This space feels a lot like the cafes I used to hit up in high school, in Minneapolis. read more
7 years ago
A Yelper elite, Jaime C. , invited me to join for a cuppa. So excited from having seen great photos of Castle coffee from other yelpers and our community Yelp manager, Howie! I hurried down to downtown! Ample amount of street parking, parked my vehicle right away! Walked in the front door, bright, clean is the space! Good seating choices and sun light pouring through the front windows, we will stay and linger! We both ordered our coffee drinks. Jaime opted for the special drink of the season, peppermint mocha with tiny bits green and red sugary sprinkles! I, however, chose the simple pour over from Peru and a sweet delight, but, not too sweet, cruffin! A cruffin, is a combination between a light flaky fall apart croissant and a muffin shaped filled with a decadent oozing out the center with cream egg nog custard! Omg! What a delight! perfect combo of Peruvian pour over and a cruffin! Very satisfied with my order! Oh, on another note, that is super customer oriented, the owner, Josh, brought to our table, our orders! I'm stressing on this, customer service! Josh came back later once the ordering line has subsided and asked us how everything was. Another quick note, besides prestigious coffee choices, there are some baked goods and breakfast burritos from local businesses! I'm telling all my Yelper associates and just about anyone seeking out caffeine, come on over to this new coffee establishment! Enjoy and have a bright clean day! read more
6 years ago
Randomly found this hidden gem and so glad we did. Ordered a oat milk lavender latte (hot) the lavender was not overwhelming and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I normally do not prefer hot drinks but this was the one time I'm glad I forgot to say "Iced!" Also ordered a honey vanilla cruffin and it was absolutely delicious!! It's from a local baker called the Witching Flour Bakery. Can't wait until covid is history and I can sit down to enjoy. See you next time castle coffee! read more
7 years ago
Castle Coffee has been open for seven weeks and it's already become my favorite go-to spot for coffee and pastries. I love the atmosphere that Josh (the owner) has created in this space. It is a comfy and cozy place that is perfect for studying or cuddling up with your favorite book. The coffee, lattes, and tea's are perfection. I try to order something different every time I stop by. Some of my favorites are the Matcha Latte, Peppermint Mocha, and Lavender Latte. I also love that you can purchase local pastries from The Witching Flour Bakery and Bristol Doughnuts. Overall, this is another gem to add to downtown Abq. Josh is beyond kind, and passionate about his craft. Make sure you stop by and support this wonderful new local coffee shop. read more
7 years ago
Castle coffee serves up literal cups of cheer As soon as you walk through the door at Castle you can feel an overwhelming warmth and sense of welcome. They really mean it when they say they are working to cultivate and support our local community. They recently partnered with Ronald McDonald House to run a holiday toy drive! Helping to give local ABQ parents and children a great Christmas Their values are deservedly written on the wall, and ring true with every smile, every perfectly crafted coffee drink and every effort to support the ABQ we know and love.. Servant Minded Coffee Inspired Community Focused Visit Castle Coffee for your next coffee and see what they are all about read more
Peppermint Mocha Perfection! What a mahveous lil coffee shop, I suspect they will outgrow this space quickly, the place was packed (but honestly parking was a breeze)! Loved seeing Witching Flour Bakery pastries available. The service was impeccable, the staff a delight, and I enjoyed my time in the sweet banco nook in the corner looking out the window. Carry on! read more
I finally had the opportunity to check out this adorable cafe downtown with a friend! I ordered a honey lavender latte with almond milk and it was the best I've ever had. Smooth, not overly sweet, and prepared with love. They offer Bristol doughnuts, which I had to try (obviously). The indoor space is cozy but with a modern vibe, and there are shelves lined with reading and coloring material to keep children and adults occupied. The owner, Josh, is one of the sweetest, most generous people I've met in this city. I encourage you to check out this shop and say hello to him! The drinks and treats brightened up my day. Thank you, Josh! read more
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Josh C.
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Service: the people who work there are so friendly and patient because I wasn't sure what I wanted. The guy at the counter was really sweet and showed me all the teas available and told be about the chai, which is what I ordered. Coffee/ Beverage: I didn't order food but the person I met up with said the burritos there are phenomenal! The chai I had was slightly sweetened but delicious! Overall: I really loved the atmosphere there and plan to go back and try the burrito and some more drinks! They have a very homey feeling. read more
5 years ago
Coffee is on point and the shop has a cool vibe. Great place to hang with a friend or drop in with a book or laptop. Very friendly team behind the counter read more
7 years ago
Really love this coffee shop. I love the new vibe that these already established business owners are creating in their cute community space. My cortado was delicious and they offer Bristol Doughnuts and pastries as well as Cafe Lush breakfast burritos. A lovely addition to a sweet downtown neighborhood. read more
7 years ago
I was walking aimlessly around downtown today after the Saturday Growers' Market and stumbled upon Castle Coffee. Both of the guys working behind the counter were extraordinarily friendly and laid-back and made an absolutely perfect flat white. The cafe is a perfect size and in a well-designed and sleek but not sterile space. Beans for sale as well as a few shelves of records. Far and away the best new cafe I've been to in quite some time and am looking forward to making this a new regular spot. read more
6 years ago
First visit and already looking forward to the next one! The three marks of a good study spot: tasty caffeine, strong wifi, and friendly staff. Castle hits the mark on all three. They have a few tables inside and everything was COVID safe. The rose matcha latte recommended by the owners was spot on and the baked good selection was superb. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This place was amazing ! My sisters and I loved this place. The customer service was amazing, the decor and space was so welcoming and the conference room is a bonus. The coffee itself was so tasty! We had the café con miel, lavender coffee & strawberry and crème ice coffee ! Definitely recommend read more
6 years ago
Visiting ABQ for the month and found this gem. Cold brew was rich and complex. Matcha was deep and earthy. Top notch coffee for sure. They are obviously rooted in their community and sell local pastry's and goods. Also such a cool and welcoming atmosphere. Josh, the owner, and Steve served us and were super cool and extremely friendly. Careful, they might just sell you on moving to ABQ. read more
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727 Tijeras Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Downtown
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(505) 508-5271
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Is there parking?
Hello Vivian! There is free street parking in front of the shop up and down Tijeras Ave. Thank you for asking!
Do they have multiple electrical outlets to charge laptop and other devices?
Yes! There are couple of tables inside that will have multiple outlets
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