I have liked New Mexico Piñon Coffee for some time and I needed to try their coffee house. The…read moreplace is nice and. Well made third-place for lovers of local coffee. The space is inviting for work, a small gathering, or a coffee break. A great addition is the staff, who was very nice throughout our experience. We got the biscochito blend and it was delightful and their small empanadas were ok. Even though it was a brief visit, I am very tempted to try their flavored ground coffee bags, which includes Mexican spiced chocolate, dulce de leche, vanilla bourbon, piñón fudge, and piñón blonde. We are excited to returning back multiple times to try more stuff!

I have been a fan of their coffee for years and when I finally got a chance to visit ABQ again they…read morehave shops! The biscochito coffee is my absolute favorite and I had the blended signature latte. It was the perfect balance of cinnamon,sugar, and anise. The donut was also biscochito and it was cakey and delicious. I also bought some of their bagged coffee to bring home with me and can't wait to try them all! The ambience is chill and cozy. The server was very kind. Can't wait to go back!

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

Great hot and cold drinks and tables available during the week. Staff are friendly and service is…read moreefficient.

Do I know logically that not all coffee shops are going to have a bunch of delicious baked goods or…read moresnacks? Yes. But do I still wish that Rust is Gold would do a little more in that department? YESSSSS. I've been in a few times in the early afternoon where the food offerings were completely drained for the day, and all I wanted was something sweet with my bevvy. The coffee here is pretty good, and it's a large bright open space. Servers are kind as well! Just give me some sugar too please!

Great tea in the presence of great company. I have the Handmade London Fog.... Perfect atmosphereread more

I had an early morning appointment and needed a pick me up. I ordered a large chai tea & a carrot…read morecake muffin. Both were good but the muffin was more like a coffee crum muffin made with carrots. The server was friendly and up beat.

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!

One of my favorite coffee shops in ABQ because of how good the coffee is. My go-to is the iced Zia…read morelatte 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.

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.