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!

Stopped in with my son a few months ago! Little bear has been on my coffee bucket list for a while!…read moreI got their signature latte and it was delicious not to sweet just right. Service was super helpful when trying to pick a coffee and picking a donut too! The space is so cute love all the plants. A good amount if indoor and outdoor seating as well.

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!

On 5-8-27 I went in to pick up an order I placed yesterday but it had not been filled. The staff…read morewas very apologetic and immediately prepared my order. I am impressed by their professionalism and prompt service. Amazing job to the crew working in 5-8-26. Thanks everyone!

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!

This is one of the first places I tried when I moved to Albuquerque in 2015. I am not a coffee…read moredrinker, but it smells so good in there and there are always regular customers, so it is a cozy environment. I recommend it often and stop from time to time for tea and pastries, which are from local shops. Still one of my favorite places in town.

This is just a few blocks from my house so I come here pretty often. It's much smaller and quieter…read morethan my other favorite neighborhood spot Little Bear. Some times the quiet is a good thing, but for some reason there's almost always at least one loud talking person often on Zooms calls. Look, I get it, it's nice to work remotely somewhere other than home, but don't make other people have to listen to your business. The coffee is quite good and the baristas all very nice. They have a good variety of tables and most have power plugs which is really nice. note - I'm sitting here right now and there's a guy having a string of zoom calls in a very loud voice and I'm not the only person glaring at him

Their maple latte is back for the season! It is a favorite if you like maple you should try it!!!…read more Service was great as always and my son loved looking at the Christmas tree and little village display!

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!

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.

Driving westbound Montgomery and I realize there is an email that needs to be drafted. I see…read moreSatellite, pull over, get a latte, open my laptop and send the email. Mission accomplished!

Zendo was my go-to for hot black americanos. Probably had 50 or a hundred of them over the past…read moreyear and each one was at least a one or two dollar tip. Everybody was always very friendly to me there. Recently when I started showing up with my new girlfriend, I noticed a chill. I don't know if it's because she's black and they're racist .Perhaps it's because of our age gap and their ageists. It's actually very strange coming from what's supposed to be an open-minded LGBQT friendly alternative lifestyle downtown coffee shop. No more smiles no more first name greetings. We've been going to La Luz on Griegos rd . Very nice spot.

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!

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.

If you're looking for less sweet, very fancy, homemade doughnuts with natural flavors, look no…read morefurther. We ordered 6 doughnuts so we could try a bite of each. My son loved the cherry blossom the most. On all of them, the cake part was too heavy with little flavor so he ended up eating the tops only. We also tried the prickly pear which was good but in our opinion, all of their doughnuts are lacking the sweetness you can expect when eating a doughnut for breakfast. We think there needs to be more icing on them since they are all cake based. The salted butter didn't have much flavor, but the chocolate was pretty good. My son liked the maple doughnut also. I really enough my cappuccino, but it was tiny for $4.50. The flavor was really good, and they use Little Bear coffee. The atmosphere inside was clean and inviting. The service was good. Not much chitchat or smiles, but friendly enough. The pricing is very high, but you do get 10% off if you order six. We paid nearly $30 for 6 doughnuts. It's a little too fancy for my son and I, but I know there are plenty of folks that love doughnuts that are more cake based and not as sweet, so enjoy! Cheers!

As between appointments and decided to make a quick stop and grab a coffee and a doughnut and check…read morethis place out as I had never been before. The place is open and decorated nicely and everybody was really nice.. that was greeted by Sam the manager who is extremely helpful and let me know about their different donuts, different coffees and they also supplied donuts to other coffee, shops, and stuff throughout the city. I had gotten the regular black coffee and a chai tea. Both were pretty darn good. I want to try something different so I got a doughnut with a coffee glaze and then I also got an apricot thyme donut which surprises me. I like that. Just a touch better than the Coffey one, but both were pretty darn good donuts I have to say.. this is a place. I will definitely make it back again..