Best coffee roasters in ABQ. Always freshly ground and consistent. Plus they still provide a full pound of coffee at a reasonable price.

Headed back for some more delicious whole bean coffee and to my surprise there have been even more great changes at Whiting Coffee. They now have a coffee bar with a wide selection of drinks. They have also been rearranging the store and adding additional products. They have a large selection of loose tea, balsamic vinegars and oils from local retailer, Figments, and numerous cookies and sweets. They also have a few body care products and carry seasonal products, including those special holiday treats from Europe. The staff are super nice and friendly, knowledgeable and able to make suggestions, and generally just nice folks with whom to have a chat. I highly recommend Whiting Coffee Company, a local company With great service and products. read more

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What a great find! Love the decor, very rustic and cozy. Great tunes playing. Super friendly staff. Good, smooth coffee made to our liking--even the decaf was enjoyable. Total $18 for 3 coffee drinks. Also splurged on dark chocolate espresso beans ($4), dark chocolate açaí blueberries ($4) and a macaroon ($2). read more

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I came here for decaf beans, and they had it!!!! Do you know how hard it is to find decaf whole beans! The place is so cute!!! Love it! Service was great, place smelled so good-- hmmmm coffee And other fun treats read more

Great Place and even better Coffee! I loved coming here and the location is low key but still is amazing! The Staff was so friendly and nice! read more

Not recommended for people who really enjoy coffee without anything in it. We bought this coffee for over 20 years and are so disappointed they are only doing light roast now. This coffee roaster used to have the best dark roasted coffee 'full city roast'. Unfortunately they have changed their roasting process and it is now so light there is no robust flavor, or flavor at all. on to finding another coffee read more

Yes yes yes yes yes great beans!! And nice people. Love the coffee and lots of snacks. read more

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I had no idea this place had been here since 1986! The coffee is amazing, and the atmosphere is great with all the big bags of coffee everywhere. This place deserves a lot more credit, in my opinion. read more

Whiting Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

You have to experience this unique coffee shop...great service... I was looking for a non chemical processed decaffeinated and they had it...delicious! Unusual gifts also available. Try it.... read more

Delicious and well-made drinks. Very friendly and unpretentious staff. Located in an unassuming strip mall, it's a hidden gem.

Whiting Coffee is a hidden gem! There aren't a lot of local coffeeshops around this area, and I'm excited to make this my new spot. They've got an amazing selection of fresh roasted beans (currently trying the Java and loving it), and they have a new coffee bar to make drinks. I tried the iced matcha, which was perfect for these hot days we've been having. Staff were all super friendly and welcoming! And they've got coffee brewing appliances, olive oils, chocolates... it's a great spot! read more

Just had a brewed coffee, it was good. No indoor seating. Guy working the register seemed very knowledgeable.

Too bad. The new owners are struggling with roasting. The coffee tastes cheap even though the prices have gone up.

The coffee is wonderful and I'm SO thankful for their delivery service! I have raved about this place to others have have also become converts and in spite of having several roasters in the area in which I live, this is where I get my coffee. The prices are reasonable and the subscription service makes this easy--I never run out and never have to think about it. Try this place out--you won't be sorry! And if you are in Albuquerque, they always have a fresh pot of something to try. read more

Best coffee roaster in the country, hands down! Best selection, best roast, and the friendliest of family businesses. 2 generations of our family have this coffee shipped all over the country. All other coffee pales in comparison, and definitely none at this price point comes anywhere close. My dad speaks of Norm like family, and the entire Whiting clan makes one feel like family. read more

Low key, no fuss, great coffee. My dad has sworn by this roaster for years and I'm on board too. Consistent full flavored roasts at a great price. Plus the shop sells coffee-brewing accessories, treats and mugs. Important to note: the store only accepts cash. read more

Ordered a Latte with oat milk and it was absolutely fantastic. Great team behind the counter. Answered multiple questions about coffee making. This place is worth the visit. read more

Under new management for a while. Now serving coffee drinks. Good coffee roasted there. The guys are great! New , hip interior too. Give them a try! read more

I'm visiting from California and I must say this place is quite legit they sell the highest quality coffee not only that they have product from Italy and coffee bean bags By the ton. They are definitely master coffee rosters. Very Very loving people such a positive investment. Love you guys thanks www.asksaul.com read more

Without any doubt a premier roasting company. Full pounds of beans and yo! Peruvian is dakine! I met the guys at the Chocolate and Coffee Festival last year and my buddy is a frequent customer so I had some beta. Trust me. read more

Amazing selection of single origin and blends all roasted fresh on site. Big fan of the Tanzania Peaberry and decaf French Roast. Super friendly and helpful service. It's become my go-to place for beans. read more

Whiting's has been an occasional stop for me for years. If I lived closer I would drop by more often. I know when I get beans here I will not be disappointed. My favorite id the Ethiopian and while I'm no coffee expert I find it delicious. They offer a smattering of other products. Coffee supplies, chocolate, jams and jellies as well as some coffee cups. I'm not a big tea guy but they offer a variety of teas to choose from. The staff is a bit distant and almost seemed surprised to see a customer. If you dig good coffee roasted in house do yourself a favor amd drop by Whiting's! read more

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Best damn coffee around. Whiting's has fantastic dark roast options and their decaf coffee is the best I've ever had. We don't buy our coffee anywhere else. Cash only! read more

I've been getting my coffee at Whiting's for almost 30 years. Norm Whiting and his family have perfected the art of aging and roasting coffee beans when they are just right. Roasted beans start to lose their flavor as soon as they cool, which is why they only roast enough for a day or two. That means when you get your coffee at Whiting's--beans or ground--you're getting them at their very best. No better coffee in Albuquerque. And if you want truly exquisite coffee, buy beans and a grinder and grind your own every morning. I'm not much of a tea drinker but the tea I've bought there in the past has been awesome as well. Plus they have a great selection of biscuits, cookies, chocolate, jams and jellies, plus coffee and tea related items too. And to top it off, Norm, Ann, John, and Liz are some of the friendliest people I know. They will make sure you enjoy your visit. And the next morning, you'll be glad you went there. --Bill D. read more

java Joes bought Whitings and while they increased prices some they are still less expensive then most roasters. I have not noticed any decline in quality. it is stilll great fresh roasted coffee. and there are still other products that are special. read more

What a shame. Whiting Coffee Company has sold out. The new owner has jacked up the prices and lowered the quality. Sadly this long time dedicated customer is done. Fortunately for me I have a small drum roaster and a good online supplier of green coffee beans. I'm all about supporting local but not when gouging and greed is involved. read more

The BEST caffeine free coffee!! I drive from Santa Fe every few weeks just to get my Whiting Coffee!

Not sure how anyone could mark this place down from 5 star. Been here since coffee was invented. Unpretentious and not fancy. Just a great local coffee roaster. For novices and aficionados alike. read more

Been doing business with Whitings for over 40 years. Never had a problem with a roast by them, and I have tried several types of beans. Nice people, good choice, and good service. We like Sumatra 3/4 lb. and French Roast 1/4 lb. mix. Always, always good. read more

Whitings has coffee, tea and now they have me. But they do have a lot more as well - you'll find any and all accessories to further your coffee or tea sipping enjoyment. Grinders, kettles and cups; cookies, crackers and biscuity type snacks with jams and spreads to put upon them; a great quality over quantity assortment of goods. Of course, the real goods are their impressive assortment of coffees - all listed up on a huge chalkboard up behind the counter. Domestic and international, single source and blends - I imagine they've got you covered whatever your bean preference and the staff there is friendly and will help you make your decision. A former co-worker of mine in Boston told me that her entire family, spread out across the country, gets their coffee mailed to them from Whitings and I don't think you can get a better endorsement than that. If you're looking for something other than your local Flying Star (etc.) coffee to bring home, look no further - you'll likely find no better. read more

The best roaster in town. They close for two weeks in July - stock up! No plastic, cash or check (remember checks?) only closed Mondays (doh!) read more

Whiting sold, but to another great local roaster! Same great beans because they kept the son of the original roaster Mr Whiting! Price may have gone up a bit, but they were long overdue and it's still the best deal in town. AND now they take credit cards!Whats not to live?! read more

Whiting coffee is the best in town for fresh roasted coffee beans hands down!! A coworker friend of mine who is a hardcore coffee drinker like me turned me on to this place a few years ago. I have been a loyal customer ever since. Norm is an expert roaster and he offers top notch single origin coffees from around the world at a fair price. He roasts here daily. They only take cash to keep prices down. $20 gets you two (2) full lbs 16oz of coffee with change back. These other places in town that only give you 12oz coffee beans for $15 are way overpriced and not near as fresh as Whitings offerings. He is a world whole seller. No barista onsite. I also like some of the unique hard to find condiments and chocolate from around he world that Whiting offers in store. They also offer whole leaf teas from around the word equally as fresh for a fair price. Don't waste your time going anywhere else for your coffee supply. These guys are the real deal in Abq!!! read more

Great coffee, lot of varietals, reasonable prices, local small business, knowledgeable and friendly staff, I've been buying coffee there for years. Also tea - lots of variety, great quality. And some specialty foods, marzipan, European delicacies. They're kind of old school, been roasting coffee for decades, long before good coffee was a thing. Check them out. Oh, speaking of old school, cash or check only; credit cards vendor fees are kind of high for small businesses. read more

I moved to Albuquerque in ​1995, from the Bay Area. I couldn't find any good coffee at that time. Albuquerque seemed to be a coffee wasteland -- except for Whiting. Not long after I started going there, I had a conversation with the owner. I recall he told me that he used to roast for Peets, which was at that time, a remarkable coffee company. Whitting's coffee has been consistently excellent through the years. He will even sell you raw beans if you want to roast them yourself. He sold me 40 pounds once, at a great price.The shop is cool, too. read more

I have been buying fresh roasted coffee from Whiting for many years. Some of the best coffee in town and cheapest prices. They just recently changed ownership as the longtime roaster and founder Norm Whiting retired as of April 2021. However, his son Jon is still master roasting and has been the primary roaster for many years. As long as Jon remains the primary roaster it will remain top shelf quality. If this changes or if the new owners decide to cut things this could change my rating here. I also hope some of the unique European condiments/chocolates remain as this was one of the things that made Whiting unique. Although the prices have increased a little it still remains a great value. Best and freshest coffee beans in town in my opinion and has been for many years. Thanks to Norm and his family for sharing their passion of roasting high quality coffee with the Abq community. Also congrats on making it to retirement! read more

Love this place -- we hand-roast our own beans at home and this is the only place in the state where we can get consistently great varieties of unroasted (green) beans. The wonderful staff has helped us learn which beans we prefer and recommended how to roast each as needed. The treats and candies are also sublime. I can't say enough about how important it is each day to start with our fresh-roast coffee beans from Whiting Coffee Co. read more

I like their variety and the freshness. I like both Sumatra and French Roast so I usually ask which was most recently roasted, and in most cases both have been roasted within 24 hours. I usually buy just 1/2 pound (whole beans) which I drink within a week, which seems to be the normal length of time for beans to taste fresh. As Bir D. mentions, they sell a large variety of dark chocolate and I always buy the 90% Cocoa variety which supposedly is good for you...... Yes the staff is slightly impersonal but over time I have really come to like them. I again like Bir D's comment: "you feel like part of a secret bittersweet family". And as Tom F. says, "It's a great little store, unassuming but full of charm." read more

cool little local shop with lots of worldy imports: coffees, teas, glassware, dishware, chocolate, pasta, etc... cash only great coffee!! read more

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I tried the fresh roasted beans. We ground them ourselves at home with our burr grinder and brewed the coffee at 200 degree water and at 1.25 minute bloom time. It was the Costa Rican. We found the roast over powering. I do enjoy a strong roasted coffee but I did not find this to be to my liking especially with all the five star reviews I wanted to be blown away. I am willing to give them another chance and will at some point go in and try something else. As a coffee snob I am very picky and found there roast to be a disappointment as it tasted burned. read more