Finally made it in! It's been on the bucket list for a while. 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! read more

Zendo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

One of my favorite coffee shops in ABQ because of how good the coffee is. My go-to is the iced Zia latte with chocolate and white chocolate. Every time I get it, it's good. Consistency is there! They have specialty teas, lattes, and plenty of add-on's like coffee ice-cubes and a variety of alternative milk options. They also offer food items like breakfast burritos and pastries. The ambiance is on the busier side because it's always packed and people are talking/working but I love the plants and vibes. read more

So glad we got to try Zendo Coffee while visiting Albuquerque. Within walking distance of the convention center, we found ourselves here after looking at the menu and the unique offerings of coffee. Walking in, we found it to be semi full of various people some looking like they had come from exercise, others on laptops, and others socializing. The barista had a relationship with some of the patrons, looks like there are many regulars. The team was very friendly during our visit. We ordered the Golden and the Turkish latte and a bagel. After drinking both coffees my husband wanted another lol so we ordered the Zia. We shared it on our walk and noted how much we enjoyed all three. Price point is completely reasonable at just over 5 bucks. I ate the bagel once it was cold but it was still amazing (rosemary with olive oil) and it came with ample amount of cream cheese which I very much appreciated. Some reviews mention the parking and bathrooms but cannot comment on either of those. We would absolutely come back next time in town. A wonderful small business to support! read more

Great coffee. TY to the owner Pilar for being a true professional. She has responded to my concern quickly and with total professionalism. read more

Zendo Coffee - Great coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great coffee and treats unique to ABQ. Love this place and can't wait to come back. The employees are great and the space is homey. Street parking is fairly easy to find. On my list of places for people to visit when they come to town! read more

Wow what a find on a brief stop in Albuquerque. A must for you travelers in the need of a caffeine boost. We got a flat white and cappuccino and could not resist the red chile vegan burrito. It's welcome to New Mexico oh so good. Too tasty to stop and photo my dear readers so you'll have to trust and order one yourself. But get here early as they sellout quickly. Enjoy! And ps the service is great too. read more

Zendo Coffee - Flat White before the burrito... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Zendo was a neat space with interesting decor and lots of seating. Barista was friendly and the coffee was delicious. Did some work on my computer and it seems that this is the type of place that a lot of people come to for those purposes. Not knowing Albuquerque, seems like a rough-ish part of town. Parked on the street a little ways down because there was nothing immediately adjacent to the business. read more

In town visiting. Went here yesterday and loved everything about it. Great vibe and great coffee. Going back today.

Kind of a diamond in the rough, easy to miss if you're not paying much mind. Stopped by at a busy time with a long line but it was worth it: staff was professional, proficient and kind; my order was ready within minutes. I had wished to try the vegan burrito but was in a rush; must do so next time. A lovely little coffee shop, with beautiful plants and an outside area for additional seating. Some holiday touches added to the charm. read more

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Really cute coffee shop in downtown Albuquerque. Coffee was delicious, barista was super friendly and they have a lot of cool art up. read more

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I really like Zendo Coffee! The cafe has good vibe, good music and some of their drinks are more unique (for example, try their ube latte!!). After trying several times to stop by this cafe (but previously all unsuccessful because I could never find any parking spots nearby enough!), I finally got my luck when I happened to drive by at the same time someone was leaving a parking spot in front of the cafe! The vibe was so good, great music, great people and nice selection of drinks (and some cafe items) and I sat for a couple of hours finishing my work. I would love to stop by here to hang out again and crossed my fingers that I could be as lucky to find a parking spot nearby this cafe again! read more

Zendo Coffee - Ube latte & everything bagel (with cream chesse) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The vegan burrito is delicious, huge, and worth the visit. I should've paired it with their coffee, which was my only regret. The staff is very kind and accommodating. read more

I like Zendo but I don't frequent it because they tend to stay busy and seating is sometimes hard to find. It is a cool space though and I love coming for Art Walk when they do things. They tend to have a really great selection of pastries and I like their menu offerings including their more unique drinks like the Sweet Bonnie which is one of my favorite options. It is a tea based latte with like a vanilla citrus flavor to it. read more

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Cute spot, friendly service with street parking. Be aware that if you come during rush hour, you might be waiting for a while to get your drink. read more

Zendo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

They make a decent oat milk cappuccino! Can't speak for the other menu items quite yet. I stopped by for a quick 30 minute break between meetings. There were plenty of customers in this small shop so I stepped out to the patio in the back. Lots of seating back there. It was laid back and quiet outside. read more

I was reading some good feedback about this place online so decided to give it a try. My first impression was mostly about the line at Zendo being so long, which I felt was a mixed blessing because it probably meant the food and drinks were going to be good. By the time it was my turn to order I noticed the whole time I was in line that people were buying up the desserts I wanted, but they weren't prepared for the crowd and didn't have replacement items ready. So once it was my turn, I was out of luck haha. The coffee here was very creative and pretty good, they even had Turkish coffee ice cubes! Never heard of something like that until I had it here. The coffee was great, I enjoyed it very much and I think if I lived across the street I would alternate between this and Starbucks every other time. read more

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This is how I imagine a typical city coffee shop. Cool vibe & good coffee with impressive seasonal drinks. I got an ube hot latte and it was both gorgeous and good. I went with a stroller and there wasn't space inside for me to sit. It was nice out so enjoying the outdoor space was nice. read more

Zendo Coffee - Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We went because it was open late and we had time to kill before our flight. Parking is a little hard to find on the street. The coffee drinks itself lacked a strong coffee taste. The service was lackluster. The back outdoor area is nice. It's also located next to a small brewery and they share the back patio area which gives you more options for a group. The place is pretty busy with groups working on their laptops. The outside bathroom is gross for women who have to stare right at the urinal across from the toilet. read more

Nice coffee shop, very spacious and aesthetically pleasing. Coffee was tasty, not super cold but still tasty. Service was good and fast. read more

Zendo Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Love love love their iced coffee, especially an iced cafe con Leche. I love that the option to upgrade to coffee cubes exists and its only a 50 cent upcharge. Parking can be tricky because its usually busy and most parking is street parallel parking. The vibes are welcoming and chill. I love the esthetic. read more

Came by on a Monday afternoon and it was quite busy. Lots of people sitting down with their laptops and working, and there was a steady flow of people walking in ordering. Service was quick and friendly at the register and seems like one of the more trendy coffee shops in the area. read more

Zendo Coffee - Inside area had spaces to sit down and work. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This is a very cute shop - good background music and nice for either indoor or outdoor seating! Super friendly and prompt service. I used the space to get some work done, they had plenty of seating available especially if you are ok with sharing long tables with others. My latte was delicious and beautifully presented. read more

Zendo Coffee - Latte art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The iced dark chocolate mocha with oat milk I had was delicious, and the barista was friendly. They have food and pastries available so this is a good spot to meet friends. There's both indoor and outdoor seating options read more

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My wife and I went this morning for the first time. The service was prompt and atmosphere was inviting. The coffee was excellent! I'll definitely be back! read more

Zendo Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I stopped in Zendo after a long two mile walk across different Albuquerque neighborhoods. The coffeeshop was super cute and bright with lots of tables (both community tables to share and more private tables) and a large counter. After perusing the menu (does anyone else feel a lot of pressure to make a decision quickly when entering a new coffeeshop, even though they have like a bajillion drinks?)--I decided on the Turkish latte. Why? Well, I've been to Turkey and enjoy Turkish coffee, so I figured a Turkish latte could be fun. The drink itself was fine--it was a little too sweet for my liking and it had a cardomon flavor. I enjoyed it, but it more or less reinforced that I'm more of a plain black coffee type of drinker with a love of plain espressos. I do like a good Turkish coffee too! Either way, Zendo has a plethora of options, drinks, and flavors. The back patio comes out to a brewery and overall I thought the space was really cool and interesting. I'd definitely suggest checking it out! read more

This is a really nice coffee shop with a huge variety of drinks and also pastries are offered. The service was friendly, fast and helpful. There is always local art on the walls. This place has a great atmosphere and I always enjoy visiting. read more

Great coffee place - second or third time here. I'm a little in a fence if their espresso ratio is right - it seemed a little thick this time and a little less then 35 ml, but nonetheless it was good. And danish was amazing. Vibe, good people, very vibrant place in Abq. read more

The Zia Latte is perfectly structured. The dark chocolate with the espresso compliment each other so well (not too sweet but not too strong). The green chile burrito with Cholula was delicious and very filling (I only ate half). The overall vibes of the baristas and environment are peaceful and eloquent. Would definitely come back again. read more

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First coffee of the day and I'm here at Zendo. Awesome to see a cortado on the menu. That's my cue to see if it's a real coffee shop with baristas or just folks who press buttons on a machine. This is definitely the former. My cortado was perfection. Half steamed milk and half espresso in a short glass. Rich coffee, plenty of caffeine without 16 ounces of milk. Ideal. On a Sunday morning at 7:32 am, Zendo was busy enough that my first spot to sit didn't have power. But after a bit, another customer went elsewhere and I was able to plug in my laptop and phone. Five star worthy. I'd love to return to Zendo. [Review 21078 overall - 125 in New Mexico - 41 of 2024.] read more

Zendo Coffee - Front of Zendo, Albuquerque - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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What better way to host an art gallery then to serve excellent coffee and encourage people to hang out and work? That's what I thought when Zendo first opened years ago. This remains true today. Zendo is probably the hippest/mod/au courant/smart coffeehouse in the area. Their coffee is solid. They buy it from local roaster Odacrem, who buys from an international collection of coffee farms. Then they roast it. Zendo is the model coffeehouse that newer local coffeehouses have based their asethete on. I love their various coffee concoctions, including their Aztec Latte, Turkish Latte, and Cortado. They currently buy their burritos from Three Sisters Kitchen. Coffee may be the first thing people think of when they think of Zendo. But their casual gallery is a perfect excuse when thinking of places to meet for coffee. They are discerning when they select artists to exhibit their art. Zendo is a great place to work with their long communal benches and outdoor patio. read more

Zendo Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Solid coffee. They have a diverse menu from chocolatey to nutty lattes. Their menu does expand to a seasonal option which when I visited had an Ube latte and a rose cardamom latte. The ube needed more upff , make adding coconut milk or a coconut syrup. The rose latte cardamom was perfectly balanced. The rose syrup was not overly powering and the cardamom had a great after taste component. In both drinks the espresso flavor was not lspt but could be tested in every sip. The baristas were great! They smiled the whole time , were able to guide me to a great drink, and were polite. Plenty of space in the coffee shop and in the back. Parking can be difficult to find depending on the time of day. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but this one matters to me. When I walked in, I wasn't in the best place in life. I've been going through homelessness, carrying my bags with me, just trying to get through each day with some dignity. It's easy to feel invisible in that situation -- or worse, judged before you even say a word. But that's not what happened here. From the moment I stepped in, I was treated like a normal human being. Not a problem. Not a burden. Not "that guy with bags." Just... a person. And that meant more than I can explain. The staff were kind in a way that didn't feel forced or fake. It felt real. They looked me in the eye. They spoke to me with respect. They gave me space to exist without making me feel like I had to apologize for it. In a world where people can be quick to judge, that kind of quiet compassion stands out. I'm genuinely grateful. You never know what someone is carrying -- physically or emotionally -- and this place made a hard season of my life feel a little lighter. That's something I won't forget. Thank you for treating me with dignity. read more

Highly recommend the Golden Latte. The Baristas are so friendly. Love the atmosphere.

Good ZENdo! Ok, pardon the #DadHumor. I recently had a chance to meet one of my team members for a Friday morning coffee at ZENdo. It is downtown, located on Second Street. I was able to grab a space nearby, in front of FastSigns (they weren't open yet). One of my team members had a drip coffee. I had a latte with four shots of espresso, six shots of vanilla, nonfat milk. I know! The coffee was exceptional and the classic latte art held throughout my drink. When does that happen? The vibe was great and only surpassed by the coffee. read more

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I decided to try out Zendo before leaving town on my road trip to Vegas and I'm so glad I did! The latte that I had here was probably the best latte I have ever had in my life! Kid you not! I ordered just a regular latte with coconut milk, extra hot and it was perfect! No additional sweetener needed and the strength of the espresso in the latte was well balanced. Not too strong or too weak. I also ordered a Zia dark chocolate latte with regular milk and my husband really liked it! Then I ordered a green burrito and a red burrito and those were also probably one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Unfortunately they swapped the labels by accident and I ended up eating a bit of the red burrito which was way too spicy for me but still pretty delicious. Overall, this is definitely a true five star coffee joint food-wise but customer service could definitely use some improvement especially with 3 people working the counter. If I'm ever in town again, I will definitely be making my way to Zendo again. If you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend that you do. Your tastebuds will thank you! read more

Coffee was mid, but the customer service was worse. At first, I was treated fine. But I heard the way the barista would interact with other customers as the day went on, and it was awful-- full of attitude. Now, my favorite part of the experience: Toward the end of the day, a homeless man walked in and politely asked if there was a pastry item that could be donated. She said no, and he silently walked out of the cafe. I went up to the counter and told her that I'd like to buy him something to eat, and she refused to sell me anything. Bravo on your inhumanity. read more

Good coffee, nice staff, friendly space. Good hours. Interesting artwork changed regularly. Parking is severely limited, however.

Was visiting for the weekend and found Zendo as soon as we landed. Love the downtown energy, bright indoors (floor to almost ceiling windows), lovely and large green plants, neighborhood vibe, and super friendly staff. They have unsweet almond milk which is a great way to minimize sugar in your drinks. The golden is really fun and surprisingly spicy! The ube was pretty mild in flavor and I'd suggest adding an extra shot of espresso. Will def come back next time we're in town! read more

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Nice little caf for working or reading. Soft music, good Wi-Fi, and the latte art made me smile. The muffin was still warm, perfect!:)))

Good coffee spot; cold brew is great and their ice is also using coffee so it doesn't dilute it which is great Latte is medium to dark roast but still tastes rather light read more

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