First, how is this place not a full 5 stars? Great coffee, super people, and of course the…read moreatmosphere smells like coffee! I was greeted at the door by a customer's very friendly golden lab, best greeting of the day btw. The coffee was as requested without issue. There is only one size (12oz) so I grabbed two since I'm a traveling man today. I like my coffee so needed that spare. Cinnamon rolls can be found but overall this is a coffee shop. Not like grandma's hash slinging eggs over easy, coffee, reading, chatting, and just enjoying the day in general. If I had more time, I would have written some on my dissertation this morning. Cheers to Little Bear for a great vibe!

this place is popular with a long line inside! there's no menu until you get up to the ordering…read moreperson, which i always think is so stressful! i feel like i have to choose what i want in a couple seconds. but the coffee is great! i wish they had more seasonal options though

Friendly service, super clean and comfortable. Completely addicted to the traditional piñon drip.read more

This was my first time at a piñon-coffee-themed coffeehouse, so I hoped to try a coffee that showed…read moreoff its piñon flavor. I don't drink black coffee, but enjoy lattes with regular milk, so this experiment would be "tainted" by milk. I asked for their traditional latte, expecting piñon coffee and steamed milk only. The barista asked if I wanted it hot or iced. Hot seemed the traditional way to go. Unfortunately, when I got home and tried the latte, it was super sweet. The barista didn't ask if I wanted it sweetened. Most places either make lattes sans sweetener or ask first. Bummer. Even so, the barista was a total sweetheart. I also ordered their Piñon Bear Claw, and he recommended not heating it. When he realized his co-barista had heated it, he insisted on swapping it for a cold one, then handed it over. It tasted great, especially with the piñons on top. This NM Piñon Coffee location is cozy and quiet. If you're looking for a subdued place for a break from work, check this place out. The bear claw made the stop worth it, but the latte was too sweet to let the piñon flavor show. Next time, I'll make sure the latte isn't sweetened!

It's common for businesses to deteriorate over time. Whether they lose their vision or management…read morechanges, things can go downhill quickly. Not so with Rise + Roast! The donuts are consistently good; dare I say, the best in the city. The staff is warm and friendly, greeting you when you enter and again when you leave; with smiles even bigger than their donuts! The inside is small, but always clean and inviting. Pulling up those large garage-style windows would make the space feel even more open. Their cold brew is flavorful, though I'd love to see them use a lighter roast to cut some of the smokier notes--but that's more personal preference than criticism. It's great to see a local business thriving and taking good care of its employees. Keep it up!

Purchased donuts at the one on Eubank. Greasy very Greasy. $27.00 for Greasy donuts that you can…read morenot eat. Purchased donuts at the one on Coors they were delicious. Strange how they can be so very different. Forget about going here for donuts. Even Walmart or Smith's is better. Who'd think.

Very cozy coffee shop near the UNM campus. Baristas were very personable and gave great…read morerecommendations. Coffee and teas are very good here they also offer breakfast burritos. The burritos are good but don't have meat which isn't a big deal and are reheated so it's possible to get a cold middle (which happened to me) Again solid spot I'll be coming back for sure

This is just a few blocks from my house so I come here pretty often. It's much smaller and quieter…read morethan my other favorite neighborhood spot Little Bear. Some times the quiet is a good thing, but for some reason there's almost always at least one loud talking person often on Zooms calls. Look, I get it, it's nice to work remotely somewhere other than home, but don't make other people have to listen to your business. The coffee is quite good and the baristas all very nice. They have a good variety of tables and most have power plugs which is really nice. note - I'm sitting here right now and there's a guy having a string of zoom calls in a very loud voice and I'm not the only person glaring at him

There's a lot of coffee shops in Albuquerque but this is a unique one where motorcycles are part of…read morethe theme. I came to try one of their winter speciality drinks and wasn't disappointed! I didn't stay as I was just popping in but it's quite spacious and lots of great areas to work and chat with friends. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Definitely will be back.

Their maple latte is back for the season! It is a favorite if you like maple you should try it!!!…read more Service was great as always and my son loved looking at the Christmas tree and little village display!

This local coffee shop is deserving of five stars. There was enough parking in the lot, even though…read moreit's rather small. The grounds were clean and well cared for, and the patio seating is absolutely lovely. We walked in and we were greeted by friendly baristas. We both placed our order and then asked to use the restroom. They pointed us to the keys. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. I walked out and admired the Orbit theme in the building. It's been quite a while since I've entered the store and I don't recall the orbit theme. It was very tastefully done. Even the cups had orbits on them. I got a hot Turkish latte, and it was as good as I remembered. My husband just missed out on the dark roast coffee for the morning, so he had to settle for a medium blend. We took our drinks to go.

Wanted to go the one on University but they are closed on Saturday...so went to the next closest. I…read moregot a 10.00 for a birthday reward because I signed up with the rewards program so, I decided to use it. Nice clean quiet place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and a drink. They have a good variety of options and prices are decent. They have a nice outdoor seating area. Restrooms are roomy and clean. Staff is friendly and service was good. The only issue I have is part of my bread was rock hard and couldn't bite it not sure if it was stale and then when they heated it got harder or they heated it too long. The rest of the sandwich was good and tasty. My vanilla latte was good, just the right sweetness.

Finally made it in! It's been on the bucket list for a while…read more I got the Zia with white chocolate iced with oat milk! It was delicious! Perfect blend not too sweet and just the right amount of flavor! Service was kind and helpful with recommendations and helping my son pick a donut flavor. He got the cherry blossom donut and loved it. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! We sat outside and it was perfect outside. Highly recommend and will be back again I want to try the Turkish latte next!

This is a 4.5 for me, and so far my favorite coffee shop in Albuquerque. They have fresh Breakfast…read moreburritos that are delicious and incredible fresh pastries! The coffee was so tasty I got 2, I got an iced honey latte and an iced brown sugar latte.The staff here works hard, js friendly and has an incredible operation of teamwork. This will be my go to in Albuquerque

Stan's is a "food truck" inside a converted Airstream trailer. Check their IG or FB for their next…read morefew locations. The trailer has a cool retro vibe, with a small bistro table set up for condiments and a speaker playing alt rock. The young lady who took my order was very friendly and smiling, even at 7 a.m.! The owner was also more than happy to have a brief chat about his coffee and seemed genuinely nice. I ordered the Breakfast Panini with turkey, a cold brew (no ice), and a white chocolate lavender scone. The Breakfast Panini was very good and had the perfect ratio of toppings (turkey, eggs, and cheese). I opted to add green chile, but it was not fresh, most likely jarred. Not bad, but it could be better. I'll also note that the sandwich had a bit too much black pepper sprinkled on it. The cold brew was very weak, and when I asked about it, the owner explained that it was made fresh daily from a medium roast. A common misconception is that the roast of coffee affects the strength. People often assume dark roast equals stronger coffee. However, that mainly affects the flavor notes and character of the coffee. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, the owner didn't offer to make me something else or perhaps add a shot of espresso, which was a bit disappointing. The white chocolate lavender scone was delicious. The texture was light and fluffy on the inside, crisp and crumbly on the outside, with just the right amount of sweetness. The lavender was not overpowering, just subtle enough to add a hint of flavor. All in all, I don't know that I would go out of my way to find this place again, but if they happened to pop up somewhere nearby, I'd definitely grab a scone and maybe try their iced Americano.

This truck is often parked near by work and I finally stopped by for coffee and food. Coffee came…read moreout quickly and was strong plus tastey! Food was okay, it took much longer than I was expecting, probably around 15 minutes, but the food was fresh made. If doing a quick stop, I'll probabyl get one of the scones vs paninis or other food items that take a longer time.

Hidden gem! What a…read moresweet little shop this is. Didn't expect to find so many incredible teas. Even tho we were here for coffee, I did buy some tea to take home. The iced vanilla latte was equally good! Large comes with 3 shots. They have almond milk as well as the regular milk. The 2 workers were helpful and friendly. So glad we came across this while visiting Albuquerque. We'll be back.

I live in Washington State--widely known for having some of the "best" coffee around. And sure,…read moreI've had some great cups here. But my favorite roasted coffee beans actually come from this cute little roasterie in Albuquerque! I've been buying from Moon's for years, and during a trip for the Balloon Fiesta in 2019, my son and I had the pleasure of meeting Joy and Jori in person. They were so kind and welcoming, and it made us appreciate their work even more. In my opinion, their roasting is spot-on--rich, flavorful, and always balanced. Every blend I've tried has been incredible. Having a burr grinder to grind these is key! My son's more of a tea guy, and he was excited to pick up some of their loose leaf selections too. If you ever get the chance, go visit Moon's and meet these wonderful folks. The coffee somehow tastes even better when you know who's behind it.

If you're looking for less sweet, very fancy, homemade doughnuts with natural flavors, look no…read morefurther. We ordered 6 doughnuts so we could try a bite of each. My son loved the cherry blossom the most. On all of them, the cake part was too heavy with little flavor so he ended up eating the tops only. We also tried the prickly pear which was good but in our opinion, all of their doughnuts are lacking the sweetness you can expect when eating a doughnut for breakfast. We think there needs to be more icing on them since they are all cake based. The salted butter didn't have much flavor, but the chocolate was pretty good. My son liked the maple doughnut also. I really enough my cappuccino, but it was tiny for $4.50. The flavor was really good, and they use Little Bear coffee. The atmosphere inside was clean and inviting. The service was good. Not much chitchat or smiles, but friendly enough. The pricing is very high, but you do get 10% off if you order six. We paid nearly $30 for 6 doughnuts. It's a little too fancy for my son and I, but I know there are plenty of folks that love doughnuts that are more cake based and not as sweet, so enjoy! Cheers!

I finally stopped by Bristol donuts over the weekend and samples some of their interesting flavors…read more I pulled up into the parking lot which had lots and lots of parking and immediately spotted the double decker bus outside. I so wish they utilized it as a dinning area, I would have loved to sip my coffee and munch on a donut in there! Alas, I entered the store and was greeted by the staff, who were kind and helpful. I ordered the yuzu matcha donut, the french toast donut, and a toasted coconut latte with an extra shot. The donuts had a great flavor but they were quite dense for my liking, my mom absolutely loved them but I really enjoy a light fluffy donut. The latte was good and strong, my mom got a matcha and she loved the strong legit matcha flavor. I will definitely be back to try different flavors!