Excellent coffee and a full breakfast and lunch menu. I had lunch there. The sandwich and soup was excellent. The atmosphere was good. The service folks were friendly and helpful. Also, the exterior was used in Breaking Bad. Always a fun sign in Albuquerque. It's Tuco's place. Highly recommended! read more

A good little neighborhood coffee and cafe joint. They have a very good, very big breakfast burrito, and a tasty assortment of various crepes. Every Saturday morning during the Downtown Farmer's market season, they set up across the street from their place in the park, making the crepes on hot plates right in front of you. The coffee doesn't seem particularly special to me, but I'm not a big coffee drinker. I like the quaint little atmosphere. One time I happened upon a singer-songwriter performing. Still not the cozy coffeeshop feel I most prefer with couches and lounging areas and warmer lighting, but closer to it than all the other too-modern, too bright coffeeshops that keep opening up throughout Albuquerque. My biggest complaint about this place- the hours are too limited. They close so early, so I've only gone a few times. read more

Bottom Line: Java Joe's = VALUE JOE'S!!! Top Line: Swing by Java Joe's for a Sunday morning chowdown & caffeine crank up. This gang delivered on the taste and volume fronts in a huge way before I hit the highway. Gotta love a place that brings big flavor at totally reasonable price! I had a Make-Yer-Own 3-egg omelette with three fillings (cheddar, mushrooms, green chiles) for $6 and a straight-up cuppa joe for $1.50 cheap. The omelette was generously large and loaded with flavor. Easily whelmed to the edges the large serving platter bearing it to the table. The bit of shredded lettuce and tomato made a lovely little excuse of healthiness on the suburban edges of this megalopolis of eggy-cheesoid sprawl. The coffee impressed with authoritative impact. The color was dark and the taste came on sharp & strong. While I often enough chase the flavored coffees offered in the Duke City for tongue tantilization, the mug of Joe's house brew java provided so much unfussified robusto coffee flavor that I wondered why waste good cash on additions when for a buck-and-a-half Senor Joe lays in a caffeine punch-in-the-mug strong enough to clear any vestiges of the mental fog and clean out your priorities on flavor clear into next week at the first sip. This was coffee serious enough to take on the world and win. I could see making Java Joe's a destination just on the strength of the coffee's hearty flavor. But the flavor & value of the massive omelette would justify the same conclusion. I'll be back, Amigo Joe! I just have to remember to arrive hungry. read more

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Java Joe's was very close to our airbnb. We stopped in on our first morning for coffee. It was a Saturday morning so the grower's market was going on in the park across from Java's. The coffee was delicious. Service was quick and the food yummy. The menu was extensive and they have specials for every day of the week! We both had a rough trip so we kept it easy on the food. The granola with fruit was phenomenal even though it is a simple item. Full of raisins, toasted oats, walnuts, fresh strawberries and bananas. Just perfection. It was a very generous portion that lasted for two more meals. Bang bang that buck! They have a cute little shop of beauty products on one side of the interior. They have body lotions, bath bombs, soaps, bug repellant, and each smells incredible. I wish I had purchased the bug balm before we left Abq. If they served dinner, we would have come here for every meal. We felt so welcome at this local spot. Can't wait for our next trip to Abq! read more

Java Joe's - Granola and fruit! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

JJ's used to be an absolute best-kept secret, nestled in the heart of the quaint downtown residential area southwest of the CBD. 10 years ago you could expect to drop in on a popular but not overly popular divey coffee shop that had THE best and richest coffee in town and spectacular food prepared fresh and carefully in humongous portions. The prices matched the hip but not-hipster atmosphere that catered to locals, broke students, and an occasional horde of bicyclists. Then, fortunately for Joe, their popularity exploded, whether due to the service to the growers market, the cameo appearances as Tuco's place on Breaking Bad, or simply by the difficult nature of keeping secrets. I think it's possible that the successes and steady flow of customers from open to close created an opportunity for more rush, less care, and more inconvenience from a customer perspective. It's hard to find a table sometimes, and frankly, that's enough to keep Joe's off my regulars list nowadays. The food the last couple times was lackluster to boot. The burrito, still humongous and a steal at $4.50, is not as flavorful as I recall... red chile a bit watery, eggs a bit bland, cheese kinda cheap tasting -- like Great Value brand -- and only partially melted. Perhaps if I'd had the coffee this time I'd be a more generous critic, but I did not, so I also can't attest to whether or not the coffee is still the best around. Anyway, I'll continue to show up on rare occasion most likely, because of that nostalgic bit of me that yearns for the delight of my coffee-shopping youth a decade ago, assuming I'll recapture that decade-old experience. Maybe eventually I'll pop in there on a good day. read more

Java Joe's - Burrito giganto for $4.50. Add beans and chile for another $1.50. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A fellow employee introduced me to this place for lunch. It was great! I love the atmosphere, the staff are bright and friendly, and the food I ordered was great! I love chicken salad - and theirs is exceptional. It was one of the specials today. I don't know what the cost came to, so no comment there. Definitely will be recommending this place to others and definitely coming back :) read more

4.0/5.0 Really cute and quaint restaurant near the ABQ art museum.It's decorated with bold & bright multi-colored walls featuring works available for purchase from various local artists. There was two baristas and one chef and they were certainly hustling for the morning! I was impressed with the variety of choices for breakfast, lunch, coffee and teas! I ordered the chicken cordon bleu (per rec from the barrista) . It was interesting, I wasn't sure how I would feel about the pineapple but it was pretty tasty. The bread was flaky/crunchy/and fresh I just felt like it was missing a little bit a salt to enhance the flavors. The salad was a good balance for the savory sandwich but they also offer other sides of greens isn't what you're in the mood for. I was honestly too busy inhaling my sandwich I didn't have time to try the southwestern eggs Benedict but my friend throughly enjoyed her meal and said the Chile was the perfect spice level. There wasn't a single scrap left! I also tried the cranberry tea cooler which was very refreshing. I will be going back to get caffeinated and to try one of their lattes. As a former grad student, I think this would be the perfect place to eat, study, or just to enjoy a breakfast outing with your friends. Go check it out or purchase some art when you roll on through read more

Java Joe's - Chicken Cordon Bleu with a fresh garden salad with balsamic dressing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I love the food and the vibe at this place, great service and the owner is really nice too

Met some friends here for a late breakfast lunch on Black Friday. Cute eclectic little place, very nice atmosphere. I seem to have a run on picking the wrong thing so let's start with mine. I had the chicken sandwich. Chicken ham cheese and pineapple all toasted, sounds fabulous but sadly was a bit bland and the chicken was very dry. I had the chicken soup, very flavourful with potatoes green chilli and chicken lovely little bowl definitely a great side. My friends both got the breakfast enchiladas and they were amazing, big plates of red chilli goodness I just need to not make choices as currently I seem to be making poor menu choices! read more

I use to live next door to Java Joes and they have always been my saving grace. A warm, friendly, local environment that serves breakfast and lunch. Fresh warm pastries made daily. Warm coffee or tea and all the juice in-between. Today me and the boyfriend had an early breakfast. We started with a warm cinnamon & nut tear puff pastry... sorry we ate it so fast we didn't get a photo in. We had warm tea (so many choices!) but I got Jasmine and he got Lady Grey (he describes this as "like Earl but less potent"). We got Java Joe's Breakfast Burritos however I was given a suggestion, as I was torn between the Black Bean and the Breakfast burritos, that I add the black bean to my Java Joe's breakfast burrito to make the best of both worlds! It was amazing!!! I got mine with red, the boyfriend got his with green (he didn't add black beans). Needless to say, Java Joe's didn't disappoint. What a filling burrito, clean, kind, and vibrant atmosphere on a Sunday morning. I'll forever return for my local breakfast needs. read more

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What a great little place. Found by accident while traveling through. Great varied menu, although all I had was a bagel sandwich. Coffee is roasted on the spot and perfectly brewed. Staff is lovely and and the space itself is funky/eclectic. Listening to Elvis only adds to the fun. read more

What can I say that hasn't been said before about Java Joe's? I've enjoyed every meal I've eaten here over the years but what keeps me coming back is the vibe. Of course the fact that it was the location of "Tuco's Joint" in Breaking Bad doesn't hurt but I enjoy the staff and the patrons. Hipsters, aging bicyclists, hippies, business types and all other assorted quirky locals make for a truly inclusive environment. Weekends include musicians (you might see local Albuquerque legend Frank McCollough!) That add to the funky downtown flavor! Throw in an always eclectic art display with peices for sale. Handmade soap and lotions. And of course coffee. By the cup. By the bag. Roasted in house and always delicious. Java Joe's is awesome. read more

Amazing food with large proportions, excellent prices, and the nicest employees!! And gluten free crepes! Definitely coming back.

I'd like to preface this by saying a few things. My husband and I moved to downtown a few months back and, around the New Year, we decided we weren't going to eat meat anymore. At least not for a little while.. maybe. Since then, we have been struggling to find truly delicious vegetarian takeout while we make our own menus and adjust further to not eating meat. It's been a struggle and we've found some gems in the process and we've also found some.. well, I'd rather have eaten out of a dumpster than some of the places we've eaten. WARNING: THIS IS GOING TO GET LONG. FEEL FREE TO SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE THE SUMMARY.. Java Joe's is not one of those places. Java Joe's has been an eye-opening, delightful, food-your-mama-makes, warm-blanket-out-of-dryer, stunning surprise. I know you probably think that I'm exaggerating this. The reality is that, besides having switched our entire diet around, I have an extremely sensitive palate and sense of smell. My husband also has some sensitivities. Both of us also suffer from a lot of allergies. So when I say something is good, it is stunning and amazing and I could go on.. so I will! Let's go over what we ordered the first time and the second time. I'll put a TL;DR at the bottom. First order: Two handheld breakfast burritos, one with red, one with Christmas, w/ black beans and hash browns inside Side order of hash browns Two strawberry yogurt parfaits One small cinnamon spice, blended One large Mayan mocha, blended Second order (literally the next day): One Christmas breakfast burrito, w/ black beans and hash browns inside One breakfast enchiladas, red chile, tomatoes on top Two strawberry yogurt parfaits Two large Mayan mochas, blended The breakfast burritos are.. beyond belief! I remember looking at the ingredients and thinking, "This looks like it might be all right." I couldn't have been further from the truth. "Alright" was such a gross understatement. Delectable? Scrumptious? Perfectly seasoned? Evenly distributed food? Beautifully married tastes? Not too much spice? Just absolutely perfect? Yes. In short, yes. The flavor of the burrito was so perfectly balanced that it actually seemed to get better with every bite. I almost cried because I don't usually taste food that is this.. well, perfect! The breakfast enchiladas are.. I actually don't have words for how much better these are than I thought that they already might be. I added the tomatoes because of my personal preference and I think that they went so beautifully well with the dish. Nothing is overpowering. I even had leftovers and had them for breakfast this morning. When something reheats well, you know it's good. When it's good cold, you know it's good. This is just beyond good. Even a day later, my scrambled eggs were absolutely fluffy and perfect and not dry. Everything works so well together and there's a slight smokiness to the red chile that compliments every bit of food it touches. So let's move on to the parfaits! Holy crap! Don't get me wrong, it's really, really easy to make a fruit and yogurt parfait. But it's almost like they took extra care here. The parfaits are a meal in themselves. The berries are fresh and beautiful. The granola is sticky with honey. Honestly, the vanilla yogurt could have been completely flavorless and I would still have devoured this parfait. My husband agrees. Let's not forget that side of hash browns. I'm kind of a stickler for potatoes and consider myself to be a potato connoisseur among other things. These potatoes were delightful. Beautifully cooked, not overly salted, extreme potato flavor.. not a complaint in the world! Just a nice little treat. Now to the coffee! My husband and I both tried each other's drinks as we tend to do when we get new things. We both agreed that, though the cinnamon spice was, well, quite nice, we fell in love with the Mayan mocha. That is some of the best coffee I've ever had in my life and I've been drinking coffee for a long, long time. The espresso was beautiful. The spiciness was just right. The creaminess and the blended goodness of the drink was.. I actually can't explain how good it was. It was good enough to elicit an actual audible moan from me. Sorry if that's TMI. TL;DR - To sum up, Java Joe's has gone above and beyond in their food preparation, in their service and probably about a million other things that I can't actually put into words. We are completely in love with them. I don't think we're not going to eat there anytime soon. Don't tell them this, but if I could eat there everyday I would. Then again, I might.. Yeah. They're that good. GO GET SOME. Only regret? I didn't take pictures. I was too hungry and everything looked too good. It's photographic and aesthetically beautiful. Perfect even. This is one of those places that I wish I could give more than five stars to. read more

Loved the coffee! Breakfast burrito was HUGE and yummy. Forget which omelette I had but it was good too. Try reg hot coffee with a splash of their German chocolate coffee for sweetness! I visited Albuquerque for 2 days and went here for breakfast both times. read more

I got coffee and breakfast (huevos rancheros). Best I've had in a bit, cool decor nice staff. read more

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Breakfast burrito is terrible. Potatoes are way too big and dry, eggs are over cooked and red chile is super lame for a burque spot that's been around this long. Please step up your game Joe's, the neighborhood needs a reliable good burrito, and it's really not that hard - if you need some inspiration try the Farmacy. just sayin. read more

The food was very good. The portions were large. The prices were super reasonable. Service was great

I'm going to cut to the chase... their house made biscotti had me at hello. So delicious, I'd seriously come back just for their biscotti. Their rocky road bars get an honorable mention. Yummy breakfast enchiladas & burritos. Strawberries and cream pancakes left my little girl with a smile. Their Nutty Irish java is good... but was too sweet for me. Awesome staff and service... they truly take pride in their business read more

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Will always be one of the brunch go-to's! Java joes is always fresh! And the staff is always friendly! Breakfast burrito's never disappoint. And not mention good bean water(coffee). #supportlocal read more

Great food, eggs Benedict was wonderful. Service was prompt and polite. The decor was a little out there, but it's a great place. If you have the chance to talk with Joe it makes breakfast that much better. A must stop! read more

I had breakfast here on a Saturday, late morning. I ordered matcha latte, yogurt & waffles, nothing was bad but it wasn't great either. Didn't like the crowded small seating area. I don't plan to go back. read more

I've had to call and call until they pickup the phone. They never did answer so I went over and they barely had three tables full and only two people in front of us in line. I do think their coffee is over priced and not interesting. I got the bagels and lux. I have ordered it before to go and all they do is throw shit in a box and make you make it yourself. This time I asked "will you make as a sandwich with no lettuce" yes they put lettuce in their bagel and lux!! It did take awhile to get our coffee and food even though it wasn't busy. Thankfully I checked my food they didn't put any capers and when I asked for them the girl was shocked that I asked for them. She didn't say sorry she just looked shocked and turned around and put them in a cup and lid. There was barely any cream cheese and mushy tomatoes. I like supporting local businesses but I do think Java Joe's does rely on their name a little too much. read more

Java Joe's - Bagel and lux - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Vegan breakfast has never been better. This little hidden coffee shop is on my list for best breakfast. I'm not vegan, but if you are this place is for you. They offer a variety of dishes and options, including gluten free lemon shortbread cookies. Personally the breakfast burrito topped with red and green chilie is perfection wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Current coffee flavors are German chocolate and bourbon pumpkin spice. Their self serve coffee lets you choose and switch it up. Staff is very friendly and the pancakes and atmosphere is toddler approved. If you are a busy mommy and just need to sit outside with the puppy and little one, Albuquerque weather usually allows for such indulgences. Another bonus, there is a park within walking distance. The only down side is space. This place is usually popping and find a table may require waiting a few minutes. read more

This place has a really cool vibe, friendly staff, and great prices. Their coffee options are vast and the self serve coffee bar is convenient. I've also really enjoyed their retail area with local handmade masks and soaps! While this was my go to for weekend breakfast pre pandemic, it has changed. The couple times we've gone back the food isn't like we've remembered it. Friends tell me to keep trying, but I'm not entirely sure I will. read more

Found this place via Yelp reviews and we were so glad we did. Picked up some fresh, delicious locally-roasted coffee before we went to the farmer's market across the street in Robinson Park. The breakfast burrito was amazing - eggs, potatoes, cheese, fresh tortilla, and I added some green chile stew inside which gave it the perfect spice. Also affordable - about $5.50 for the burrito. My husband regretted not getting one as soon as he tasted it. Took a little bit to get it to go (10 minutes or so) but that was reassuring because we knew it was fresh and we got to enjoy the live string duo playing music in the meantime (live music at 9 in the morning! Awesome!) Great environment, fun, kid-friendly, wonderful coffee. They also had a booth set up at the farmer's market. read more

What's not to love! As many out of towers may have, I encountered Java Joe's on my own personal Breaking Bad locations tour. Decided to go inside and try it out. Since then (May of 2013) Ive been back to Albuquerque 3 times, with a 4th trip pending, the Java Joe's has become my regular morning spot. Good food, good coffee, nice people, live music. Love it. During my most recent trip in, I was shocked that one of the staff members remember me from May '13 in December '13 and remembering I live in Reno! Thanks guys! See ya again soon. read more

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At first glance I was like I don't know , but I like this place good customer service, I like the rustic feel of the place plus the food is dope definitely recommended. 2-24-2024 read more

Got a special of the day. The nutty Irish iced. Had to stop by the break bad spot for tuco's drug spot! read more

Java Joe's - Tuco's spot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Haven't had the chance to visit this place in a while, and the menu has been slightly updated. I just have to say, I haven't been so impressed by the flavor delivered in such a simple dish in a long time- tofu, potato with house made chile burrito with a griddle pressed tortilla- I am a happy, well fed woman! It was the perfect comfort meal to go. The Christmas chile has a bite! In the best way possible, balanced and hearty. Thank you for the wonderful service, I will be back read more

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Really enjoyed this place! Nice staff, cute decor. I had the breakfast enchilada which was very hearty, flavorful and I didn't even miss having meat! The black beans were really comforting and gave me the perfect protein/fiber boost I needed. Husband had the breakfast burrito with meat added - loved the salsa his came with! Coffee is bottomless and good at $2 per. Would def come here again! read more

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this place was honestly really good. when i walked into the restaurant i thought, ehhh maybe it'll just be alright. cafe food isn't always that great. but no! i was pleasantly surprised. the pancakes were absolutely delicious and everything was cooked well. im only giving it 4 stars because i prefer other restaurants more, but if you want to sit down and relax for coffee, this is definitely a good spot. read more

When my friends and I were visiting ABQ we had to make a visit to a site featured on the Breaking Bad show! I thought it would be populated with tourists and other people who were trying to experience it like on the famous tv show but it was surprisingly empty and open. I'm not a huge coffee drinker but two things stood out to me: 1) the customer service and 2) the low prices! The employees were all so friendly, funny, and super helpful. They all seemed super hip and just fun people. While our somewhat large party were contemplating what to get, the staff helped us with selection and gave honest opinions, even disclosing the drinks they don't like as much. I also appreciated the extremely cheap costs. I haven't seen a cup of coffee for such a low price in a long time! Highly recommend making a visit especially if you enjoy coffee more than I do. They have nice little 2-3 seater round tables outside for you to sip your coffeee as you chef with a friend :) read more

Java Joe's - people sitting outside a restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had the best vegan breakfast burrito here! Red chile was great and the coffee and service was awesome!

I am a Duke City native, now "living" in Seattle and often come to town to visit family and dry out. On a recent trip I happily stumbled upon Java Joe's, having stopped to checkout an arts fair at the local park. Even though they've been there for 15 years, it's kind-of a secret find for out-of-towners since it's a bit off Central (1 block south of Robinson Park...near 9th and Central). Everything was great. I liked the decor (reminded me of the funky Seattle-non-starbucks coffeehouses) the latte was well made....there was a guy playing acoustic guitar. I ordered the Jack's Plate special breakfast ($5.95, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns, & grilled tomato....always order the special in a new place, no?), along with fruit side plate and it was all really good! If you're staying downtown (e.g., at the Monterey Inn, or one of the area B&B's), or in the downtown area looking for a good cafe, then this is a great stop for breakfast....I can't wait to go back again to try their lunch menu! -K read more

Java Joe's - Sipping coffee...listening to music...enjoying the morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The physical building is a dive. I had doubts about how clean this place is. Food was ok. Prices ok. Not much room to sit. Pretty funky place. Limited parking and very small outdoor seating area. Interesting people watching place. read more

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Absolutely blessed to work a block away from this place. It's been there for me on those long days where it feels like I just can't go on without a cup of coffee or iced chai latte. While I usually just get beverages there, the foods I've tried have always been delicious and pretty NM true. The space is fun and colorful, and it's cool to see a local business supporting another local business inside with their little vendor area. The baristas are usually friendly and work super fast, which is perfect so I can sneak away for 5 minutes or less during work to get my caffeine fix. read more

Great little place for brunch and coffee. No need to try the chai tea latte though. It just doesn't measure up to standard. Friendly and efficient service. read more

This was my second visit here. Unfortunately it wasn't as good as the first but I loved the coffee offerings. I got the veggie bagel and that was delicious. read more

Great coffee with a wide range of dainty drinks. Food is really good, I had the blueberry pancakes (don't judge I rode my bike there. My riding buddy had the breakfast bagel (get the cheese and green chili). read more