In the land of way too many big name chain coffee shops it's refreshing to find a small, local place. The bonus here is they are biker friendly. The interior has motorcycle related goodies on the wall: posters, helmets, signs and a Harley on the route to the restrooms. Ok so their coffee isn't to bad either. Today my drink of choice was a caramel iced latte. We also got the honey lavender iced latte with soy milk. My drink was tasty. The beans were roasted to perfection. They didn't taste burnt or bitter. The coffees weren't watered down either. If you're hungry they have scones & donuts from one of the local shops - Rebel. It was a great experience and worth the drive. I like local, and this place is a great local stop. I only give 5 stars to best in class - this one earned all of them. read more

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This is a great independent coffee shop! The coffee was great, as was the latte. There were lots of choices, and keto requests were accommodated, without hesitation. There were a variety of people there--hippies, bikers, boomers, whatever. An adorable pup joined the mix with his person. There was merch available. There's seating available. Parking was plentiful. read more

Rust Is Gold is just so cool. A haven for the biking community, their shop just oozes the good vibes and proclaims to the world "everyone is welcome here". Their branding is on merch and it's truly a cool place to just hang out sipping coffee. My absolute favorite thing about them is their specials- I've never had a bad one! My favorite so far is the Arnold Palmtree (Arnold Palmer with coconut flavoring) and the Mike's Morning Lemonade (iced latte with lemon cream). DELICIOUS! Everyone who works here is always so friendly too. I just really love this place and don't have any bad things to point out. read more

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Where my vintage/classic/racing motorcycle enthusiasts at?!?! Rust is Gold is serving up a mighty fine morning brew in a nostalgic setting inside the very hip ABQ Collective. All of the memorabilia and decor is such a nice touch to compliment the theme of this joint, and the abq collective locale is absolutely perfect! This is the kind of variety that makes our city so awesome, happy Rust is Gold is a part of it! I ordered the house brew, which was strong and satisfying, right up my alley. Some lovely pastries were available, but a few more food options would really make this place soar for me. Breakfast sandwich maybe? Burritos? Even a few simple lunch paninis? Just a thought...but otherwise, a great place as is, and you can count on my return patronage. read more

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We enjoyed the cozy, themed atmosphere they've created there. The coffee was delicious as well as the breakfast burrito. (Had the red chile) Ownership presence was obvious. read more

Delicious coffee!! Very friendly staff. My first time stopping by and I am not disappointed. The guy working made me feel welcome, talk to me while he made my coffee. I felt like I have been coming here for years!! Prices are great for the quality products of coffee. I might have found my new spot, forget Starbucks Best part?! 1 minute away from my work!! read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I really enjoyed this coffee spot inside of Albuquerque Collective. Great americanos and friendly service. I do believe that they are no longer at this location. Regardless, wherever they pop up next will definitely be worth the stop. read more

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Five stars all around. Five stars for the coffee. Five stars for the decor. Five stars for the nice baristas. We were just looking for a non-chain coffee shop on our way out of town and ended up staying for about half an hour just to enjoy the vibes. I had the honey lavender latte and it was delicious! read more

If you haven't shopped or gotten coffee at the ABQ Collective, you're totally missing out. The main focus of my review is Rust Is Gold coffee, though. Perfectly made-to-order Nitro Cold Brew with a little bit of non-dairy creamer. I've also gotten the iced oat milk chai latte and *drool* - it was deeeelish. They also have another location on Eagle Rock Ave (near Louisiana and Alameda), just one plaza over from my CrossFit gym. I need to stop by! Get your shopping fix in at ABQ Collective, support local artists/boutiques/businesses, and drink quality coffee at Rust is Gold! read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

You know the first thing I think about when I wake up is.... I got to poop!!! You know who helps me achieve that goal every morning without skipping a beat? Rust is gold coffee! That coffee is so good and makes having a bowel movement at 8am a pleasant thing. So if you are constipated or just want to be regular swing on by, their bathroom is also pretty clean. So two birds with one stone! read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This place absolutely rocks! As a themed coffee shop, it is impossible to scan a piece of the room without out some type of auto shop decor about! The garage windows make it super cute to sit in! They've got fantastic coffee, a top 3 in the city in my opinion! They've also got a drive thru which is convenient, and they also hold motorcycle events!! read more

Great little locally owned coffee house. Delicious coffee - they do their own blends and roasting...this will definitely become a regular stop when I'm in the neighborhood. Owners are very friendly / Well done!! read more

My original review was for the location inside the ABQ Collective, and today I visited their latest spot and realized that I needed to update! The new space is in a strip mall on Eubank, just north of Comanche. Yummy cold brew (seasonal), free wifi, and numerous tables inside and on the small front patio. Fun spot to work for a few hours or have a coffee date. I also kind of love that it smells like a blend of coffee, leather, and motorcycles! read more

Loved the vibe and the smells of fresh beans and motorcycles. Fun staff that helped us pick our drinks, and met some fun other regulars while we were there. Great local coffee spot. read more

Nasty Baristas! After you have received your coffee these people will mock you while you are still in store. Hopefully a biker will put these people in their place they deserve it. They will cross the wrong person. read more

Super yummy coffee! Tried the honey lavender latte, it's amazing. The staff got down to my 4 year old son's level and helped him choosing his donut. Very attentive and friendly service. read more

Love love love this place. Relaxed atmosphere and the food is great and the people there have a great sense of humor too

First time here and tried the honey lavender latte and it tasted absolutely perfect! Add in the friendly staff and the atmosphere I just felt completely at home. The touches of vintage motorcycle decor was not overstated and was perfect. read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Honey Lavender Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I wanted to try a new coffee place this time that I was in town and I found this one with good reviews. The place is decorated very nice with motorcycle apparel (helmets, actual bikes, shelves with oil and stuff). Very cool looking! The man behind the counter seemed to be the only one working there taking orders and making the drinks but he was very relaxed about it, no stress. I ordered a caramel mocha latte and also a hot cocoa for my daughter. The drink was exceptional! I really liked it a lot (and I have been to plenty coffee places)! It was full to the top, hot, and delicious! I will definitely be returning and letting others know about this place! read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Ambiance in front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place is so cool. Like other reviews stated, there are tiny shops inside the main area, along with a salon! People can rent them sell their goods. Right now there is a tiny record shop, lotion shop, and others. I really liked my honey lavender latte (pictured). I feel like the coffee and drinks are a plus to everything else featured. Side Note: The owner is a retired teacher and the person in the salon is a former graduate! I will definitely return especially when I need to buy gifts or spend some time. This is a very easy way to support multiple local businesses at once. read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - The view toward the salon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Very cool place and they actually had a vegan breakfast option that was very tasty and that I loved! Well done great coffee, and a great ambience as well! read more

Great coffee, great atmosphere, and friendly employees - Rust is Gold truly is gold. Get your biker butt in here now. read more

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This is one of the cutest coffee shops I've seen in ABQ. You walk into the past. It is rustic and could be on any old country road on Route 66. It has vintage car memorabilia. It's has that comfy gonna kick it with my friends and enjoy a lovely cup of tasty macchiato. You can also stroll the mini speciality stops including a hair dresser. This is a definite new coffee stop for me. read more

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Such a cute and eclectic place to shop, possibly get your hair done and grab some JAVA! From knick knacks, music, jelly and skin care.... they have a little of everything. Love the decor in the store!!! read more

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Opened recently, the atmosphere is open and inviting. Right at Eubank and Constitution, this Kind of an eclectic person's dream coffee shop, and it's part of a larger group of stores all under one roof. There's a record store, a beautician, jewelry and clothing for sale in some other shops here. So it is good if you have a few minutes to walk around. I was in a coffee mood so that's why I stopped here and ordered a Carmel Macchiato. Very well priced and I believe it was better than those I routinely buy at Starbucks. I am glad Business is moving in and would recommend stopping for a bit and taking it all in, rather than just rushing through since there is a lot to see. read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Just discovered this cafe and I'm so very glad I did !! My wife had an iced mocha latte and a scone that she thought was fantastic. I had the hot latte tea with this wonderful little pie that blew me away. Very thoughtful Veteran's discount as well. My new home away from home. read more

The coffee has always just been drinkable. I thought the staff was cool so I've been a regular lately. But after this incident I won't be coming back. The male barista always rings up the order wrong and the girl barista who does all the work mocked me for asking about my coffee drink after she called it out wrong. read more

Giving a 5 although there is a hint of oil smell in there. They made a killer tri tip burrito and had a great cup of coffee with a great vibe. read more

This place is an amazing local coffee shop! The menu is pretty basic in a great way. It's simple to understand and the employees are happy to help you figure out and suggestions modifications to your liking. It's got a warm welcoming feeling with a local, unique, rough around the edges kind of vibe. Highly recommend!!! read more

Rust Is Gold Coffee - Inside the entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Amazing coffee, food, and staff! I loved living close to this place and wish I could come back more often. It's not a good place to work on a laptop (almost no outlets) but it can be a nice reading spot, especially on the patio for warmer days. read more

The coffee was delicious. I asked for 1/3 less sweet for my lavender latte, and it was still a tad sweet by the bottom of the cup, but otherwise smooth and delicious. The service was Good/friendly. The shop is quirky and cute. read more

Very high quality coffee! Awesome atmosphere and great service! I recommend the Honey Lavender Latte.

Super Great! We've developed a Taste for cold brew and I stopped by to see if they had any and yep and its Awesome! Clean interesting place, nice crew, fast service, we don't drink it very often but when we want to sneak it in - this is the Place, Thanks ! read more

Delicious coffee, great staff, comfy sofa. Can't ask for more! Will definitely be back.

I think my wife liked this place a bit more than me...she saw this place and said we had to stop, I replied "why do you want to go to a hipster coffee shop?" jokingly...then we went inside. So the coffee shop is right at the entrance and is fun, it has a little sofa with coffee table books and such to read (we read one with coffee facts). I didn't get anything but had a sip of my wife's London Fog which I took a sip of and it was good (smelled like fruit loops but was a bit weak in the flavor department). We meandered around the building while the tea was being made and looked into all the little shops there. The layout is odd and each shop only has about 30-50sq feet of space inside which means the shops are VERY small. I'm not sure how you buy things from the shops as I didn't notice any merchants. It felt like I was walking through an antique/second hand store with different vendors so I'm sure there was a register somewhere for people to check out at. Remember how I joked with my wife about the place being for hipsters? Ironically when we went there were about 8 people sitting at a table typing things out on typewriters. I'm not sure if there was like a club meeting or what but it was hilarious to me and I'm going to pretend they were all working on their manuscripts (in their defense several of them were 50+ so they may not have been hipsters). read more

It's a very cool place to visit, they have nice shops and they seem to all be locally owned. They are very expensive though and the coffee never seems to be good. But I enjoy window shopping here. read more

The coffee adventure leads us to this coffee and racing vintage themed collective. What a surprise!! Motorcycles, guitars, clothing, jewelry, plants coffee and more made this cup o joe a fun filled afternoon. I had the burning ring which was a dark chocolate mocha with a nice hint of red chili. The Americano was served up nice and hot too. read more

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Delicious coffee and awesome interior. Will definitely be back. We enjoy local coffee shops over national chains and this is a great spot. Would highly recommend. read more

Went to Rust is Gold for the first time today and was absolutely amazed! I walked in and loved the vintage/motorcycle vibe + it had great music playing! Staff was very friendly and drinks were well priced. I got a 16oz iced honey & lavender latte and loved it! It had a really smooth taste and wasn't overwhelming sweet. This place has that local charm thats hard to find, and I'll definitely be coming back in the future. read more

Cool Vibe Good Coffee Hubby & I had coffee and scones, I had the vanilla latte and cranberry scone, hubby had hot chocolate and maple fig scone.. all was great~ owners pleasant and Way reasonable prices ~ you can cruise the shops while sipping on your drinks read more