Castle Coffee

When you think about a café where you want to order coffee, sit down and just enjoy what has been…read moremade for you... In the blackbird coffee House is the place to go. Bar-none coffee is exceptional. I ordered a blackbird coffee, this is a hot coffee with some chili infused mocha added - - Wow. The courtyard and obviously all of the beauty within old town, Albuquerque is not to be missed. If you're tired of walking around and want a place to sit down, enjoy some coffee, this is your go to.

I don't get down to Old Town often but I wanted to see the Day of The Dead displays. It was a…read morebeautiful day so I decided to hang at one of my favorite coffee spots. During the summer Blackbird can be filled with tourists but on a nice mid week fall day it's lovely. The Coffe is good and the courtyard is perfect especially in this moderate weather. My only complaints are the baristas who can be indifferent to the point of rude and the uncomfortable ice cream parlor chairs.

1.6 mi•North Valley/Los Ranchos

Courtyard outside

The leaves changed colors while we were there

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The outside area out front.

Cutbow Coffee Roastology

4.8(338 reviews)

I was in Albuquerque for a business trip and ended up coming here three days in a row! I tried…read moresomething different every day -- the Cutbow Amorcita with an almond croissant, the Cutbow Trementina, and an oat milk latte with canela syrup. Everything was so good. I'm definitely a bit of a coffee snob, so the fact that I kept coming back says a lot. The staff was always friendly and pleasant, and I even bought a bag of beans to take home. Can't wait to try them!

This is an absolute must stop if you're in Albuquerque, New Mexico and you love coffee and…read morespecialty teas and treats. I always make it a point to stop here at least once or twice while I'm in town because it's one of the best spots for your morning caffeinated. It has a unique welcoming atmosphere themed towards fly fishing enthusiast. A beautiful set up with the roaster right at the front and center in a nice outdoor patio right off of Rio Grande Blvd. There's sample beans for display ranging from Costa Rica to Guatemala to Kenya to Papua New Guinea and beyond. Their pastries come from local Le Chantilly Fine Pastries. The raspberry tart was absolutely delectable. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, as well as knowledgeable about all the various products and procedures for roasting. Java lovers don't miss this spot!

Vanilla/Lavender latte

Interior

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Cupping sessions available

Bike In Coffee

4.4(105 reviews)

1.8 mi•Old Town

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LOVE THIS HIDDEN GEM!…read more Live music on weekends, pay to park a car, but it goes to a great local charity. Large open garden area with mature trees & a Koi pond (though the fish don't move ) Usually some vendors selling their wares while you stroll around with your coffee thru the veggie garden. Good prices. Fun, friendly atmosphere

I love love love the atmosphere and vibes here but the food has taken a serious downhill turn over…read morethe last few years. As someone else mentioned, the veggies in the roasted veggie taco are those nasty large-cut premixed veggies that come in a frozen bag. (Kind of a bizarre choice for a restaurant that's literally on a farm.) My breakfast taco was bland and cold (the cheese wasn't even melted). The lemonade is watery and almost flavorless. The al pastor is chewy and the flavor is not al pastor. Also the line takes forever, and I think part of the reason is that they've moved the menu boards so you can only see them right before it's your turn to order. If people could look at them while they were waiting, I bet the line would move a lot faster. I really hope the business owners are reading these reviews and are open to feedback. I'm pretty loyal to this place but have gotten to the point where I'd rather eat before I get here...

Under tree seating .. plenty of bike parking.

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Caprese Salad with tomatoes and Basil from on-site farm

Remedy Coffee

4.6(74 reviews)

0.8 mi•Old Town

I love this little shop! I oftentimes come here for my lunch break to sit on their patio. It's very…read morequaint. Inside is a very cozy vibe, and if you're lucky you get the seat next to the fireplace. They also have a small array of gifts -- mugs, cards, notebooks, etc. The coffee here is good, strong, and never too sweet. I got the coffee cake, per the baristas recommendation and it was delicious! The staff is always friendly, some you can tell are shy but they always do a great job

Cute little hideaway in the Duran Central of Old Town, Albuquerque. Hip with great beverages, like…read morestrong matches, herbal teas, kombucha's by the glass or growler in a wide variety of snacks. Friendly staff with a clean welcoming outdoor patio area in the shade. One of the top spots for Cafe lovers in Albuquerque.

Chocolate peppermint muffin

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Central Grill and Coffee House

4.5(1.3k reviews)

1.0 mi•Old Town

Food was good well priced, didn't leave hungry, and service was friendly. Make sure to ask if…read morethings are spicy in New Mexico!

We had a great meal here. We went to the balloon festival in the morning, then did a Breaking Bad…read moreself guided thing afterwards. The Jesse Pinkman house is right around the corner from here! We ordered our food at the counter the. Went to sit in the covered outdoor area. The food was phenomenal. I had an BYO omelette that was massive and so good. Everyone else enjoyed their food too. Great little stop on Route 66!

Casual breakfast

Cinnamon bun

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Carne Adovada B'fast Burrito - Christmas :)

Caffe Enzo

4.9(25 reviews)

1.0 mi•Old Town

Cute & quaint cafe spot. So happy to have finally checked it out. Enzo was very welcoming and…read morefriendly upon entrance. First impression is great music and theme, a cozy escape that even my 7 yr old was very fond of. Enzo was very kind and patient with explaining the available drink & food options and will definitely return to try other drinks! We ordered a Hot Chocolate, Caffe Arancia, and Caffe Valrhona (made with fine imported french chocolate) which were ALL incredible delicious!The chocolate was so delicious and rich. The Hot Chocolate was well appreciated by my son & asks to go back again already. His pastries and sandwiches are also great tasting! Definitely recommend and will return.

What a lovely little spot in Old Town. My arancia latte was delicious; the orange syrup tasted…read moresuper fresh and the espresso was delicious. My husband had the mocha (made with Valrhona chocolate) and loved it. Like I said, the shop is tiny and seating is very limited, but the warm hospitality and high-quality coffee and treats are worth a stop. Thanks to Destiny and Caffe Enzo for arranging a wonderful time.

0.6 mi•Barelas/South Valley

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Zendo Coffee

4.5(367 reviews)

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

We were heading to Santa Fe for the day and decided to stop for a coffee on the way out of town…read more Zendo's was on our list of possible coffee shops to go to while we were in Albuquerque and that's the one we chose. We were there fairly early on a Saturday morning and it wasn't very busy when we arrived, but it got a bit busier before we left! The staff were friendly and efficient. We each ordered a coffee and a pastry and sat for a while. The place is cool - we like a good vibe and this place has it! We live almost 1000 miles from there, so we likely won't be back, but we highly recommend it!

This was the only coffee shop and teahouse that we visited three times in one visit. Our mission…read morewas to explore the best places to get matcha in Albuquerque. This place has such a friendly vibe to it and the staff are so kind and knowledgeable. They even remembered my name, despite it being very busy and coming back a few days later. We decided to hit it up on the way back home to the airport. They share a patio in office with sidetracked brewing company. If you're looking for something cool to experience in downtown ABQ, this is a place for you. They've got tasty treats and flavorful drink options. The bagels and breakfast burritos are pretty good too. Try the golden milk latte if you're feeling like a health pick me up. Love this place!

Front outside entrance of building

Inside area had spaces to sit down and work.

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Kaufman's Coffee & Bagels

4.3(111 reviews)

1.3 mi•Old Town

It's the real thing for sure! Recovering NYC guy here, 5 years in Albuquerque and live their…read morebagels! The spreads are also great and a bakers dozen freezes really well! Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA PS my Dachshund Hildy loves stale pieces!

The bagel breakfast sandwich was good, but overall I'd probably stick with Sunday Bagels next time…read more I also ordered a matcha, and unfortunately that was the disappointing part of the experience. As you can see in the video, the color looked nothing like a typical matcha--or even like the matchas Kaufman advertises on their own social media. The employee who served it to me even commented on the color and said, "I don't know why it looks like that." I later sent Kaufman a photo of the drink on social media. They heart-reacted to the photo, so I followed up and pointed out that the matchas they advertise online don't look anything like the one I received. They saw my message but never responded. I understand that drinks can occasionally come out wrong, but I was more disappointed by the lack of acknowledgment or effort to address it, especially after even their employee noticed something seemed off. For the price, I expected a properly made matcha or at least some kind of response when I reached out.

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Espresso Fino

4.9(366 reviews)

0.4 mi•Downtown

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I had a conference across the street and decided to stop by before it started…read more I was greeted by Greg who was both funny and welcoming -- I ordered a Large matcha latte with almond milk and he allowed me to try it in case there needed to be any additions or changes. The decorations and vibe inside was warm, eclectic and I'd recommend getting there early if you want a place to sit. I had such a great experience, I went back the next day. Highly recommend you check it out!

Independently owned Really good coffee…read more Very friendly service I recommend it

Inside

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Humble Coffee Company

4.1(109 reviews)

0.2 mi•Downtown

Ever since this Humble Coffee location opened, I've been coming here regularly. It's only a short…read morewalk away compared to their Lomas coffeehouse. I love the high ceilings and how the interior design is industrial minimalist. Their modern stadium style seating is welcoming and cozy. The various coffees are consistently good as are their baked goods which they usually source from various local bakeries. The service is decent. They rotate their baristas between their local coffeehouses which makes it fun and fresh for them and happy for us patrons. It's great that they are connected to/a part of 505 Central Food Hall because you can order food with your coffee and sit anywhere.

Very clean and bright! Great coffee! I had a cortado, hubby had a large latte. He had everything…read morebagels and gave me the green chili cream cheese to put on my breakfast burrito. Wasn't busy, we were in early, so very efficient service.

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This place is huge! Lots of potential for a stage/special events area, couches, etc. Excited to see what it becomes!

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Morgan T.

4 years ago

Headed in here almost completley randomly and was treated almost as a friend to the staff. the coffee i got was extremely good, along with the vanilla pastry that was perfectly airy as well as sweet. the staff were extremely friendly and i really did enjoy my time read more

Marissa K.

4 years ago

love how they greet you right away and ask how you're doing, besides that the coffee is really good

N M.

3 years ago

Love this space- very welcoming! The staff makes you feel appreciated. The coffee is delicious.

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