one of my fave coffee shops in town - little bear latte is my go-to or an occasional matcha…read more they also do fun seasonal menus & some of those are delicious as well.

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!

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!

The Donut and coffee were top tier. I got the s'mores latte with the s'mores donut......read more

The iced lattes are very delicious! You can actually taste the coffee and the syrups are house made…read morewhich makes it 10000 times better! A perfect place to grab a coffee with a friend and just hangout, love the chill atmosphere, probably my favorite coffee shop in ABQ.

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 great, relaxing, airy setting, with many coffee drink choices (and fresh coffee beans, too)…read morehas a pretty cool, friendly staff, also has lots of seating! The ambiance is motorcycles which makes the place even more interesting and fun. There's a lot of bike paraphernalia to check out. You won't be disappointed!

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.

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.

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!

Mmmmm glad we ran into this adorable airstream at our private event today!…read more We are huge basic black coffee drinkers and they had a great brew-- not too dark, not too light, a great blend with a perfect HOT temp! They were apparently also known for their scones. I'm not a big fan of scones but others raved about it! So.. prob worth a try? LOL I attached a photo of their menu, it looks pretty basic but check out their prices!! It's delicious and more affordable than most coffee joints. Anyway, def worth checking them out if you see them around, just look for an airstream :) and check out their IG @stans_coffee_and_scones and FB for updated locations- but looks like they are usually downtown or Carrie Tingley Hospital Tuesdays. Wednesday at CNM. Thursday uptown and Friday at academy hills park ENJOY!!

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.

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.

Bristol Doughnut is a wonderful local spot for coffee and sweet treats! Their artisan donuts have a…read moredelicious, unique texture and are beautifully glazed, pairing beautifully with their hot coffee. The modern, clean interior makes it a very pleasant place to visit.

I was so excited to try the doughnuts,I wasn't expecting such dry donuts for the price but they do…read moredoughnuts differently here. The cashier was very sweet and patient There's plenty of parking,a park nearby and a fun play cafe next door (Liv and Mimi's)