First, how is this place not a full 5 stars? Great coffee, super people, and of course the atmosphere 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! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Sunday morning traveling coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped in with my son a few months ago! Little bear has been on my coffee bucket list for a while! I 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. read more

I absolutely LOVE Little Bear. I've been going here for years, the coffee is great, and the baristas are fantastic. It's my local coffee shop where they know my name and my order as soon as I walk in. I also love the atmosphere here even though it is often crowded. It's a great place to get some work done, or to meet a friend to chat. Literally the only issue I have with them is their new ordering/card reader system. It's often down, which results in long lines, long waits, and stressed out baristas. Also, their it's tied to their loyalty program, so when I go there and their system is down, I don't get points. Would love it if they went back to the old system! Other than that, Little Bear Uptown is my favorite place to get coffee in Albuquerque. read more

Great & amazing coffee! I ordered the marzipan drink & my friend ordered the pandan matcha. The marzipan drink isn't as sweet as I thought it would be, and the baristas made the espresso drink to fit the full cup. The pandan matcha was super good & a bit "sweeter" so I enjoyed that too. Huge space for you to do work, homework or study, lots of seating too! read more

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First off - love the layout - plenty of options for seating. Indoor, outdoor, double, big groups, small, community - love it. The baristas were so friendly and gave great suggestions. We liked both of our coffee drinks - not super strong so if you like a heavy hit of caffeine I'd say get an extra shot. But great flavors and smooth. The lavender cake was so good!! I wouldn't have had a clue it was gluten free if he hadn't told me! Super yummy ! read more

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Great coffee. Awesome lattes. Friendly staff. Place is popular. Need other options besides mostly donuts. read more

Little Bear Coffee - Good start to my morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had a delicious matcha latte today at little bear :) first stop on my Albuquerque matcha trail did not disappoint!! The matcha was whisked properly and was perfectly frothy and naturally a little sweet, I loved it! The color was great as well. 8.5/10 for my matcha experience and 5/5 stars for little bear Definitely will be back for a hot matcha with the latte art! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Really enjoyed my visit to Little Bear Coffee ! Unfortunately I wasted my time and energy going to Humble Coffee this AM and they were out of matcha and didn't expect any shipments anytime soon so drove across town to Little Bear to get my fix. It's imperative to get my matcha in the AM as I'm driving for hours and hours these days and I need to stay alert. This Little Bear location was very modern, chic & clean with cool looking baristas that looked like well trained baristas with great smiles, service and perfect made drinks. I love the seating area which is spacious and is great for working on your laptop read more

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I have been pleasantly surprised by the Uptown location for Little Bear Coffee. You greeted outside by a cute statue of bears on a tree. The inside is modern, sleek, with lots of options for seating. However, if you're looking to sit down for a while, try to come early. I went during the midday and found the place packed (but not terribly loud). That is also a good sign the place is popular and good! I got the Matcha latte hot. It was moderately priced, and tasted sweet with a hint of Matcha bitterness to it. One of the better matcha lattes I've had. I didn't get any pastries, but they have plenty of full amount of options available. If I ever need a study place outside of my home. I would come here. read more

Little Bear Coffee - Matcha Latte (hot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great little coffee shop & interesting colorful illustrated coffee bags on the walls. Coffee was good. They seem to be at the top of their game! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Coffee bag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've been here a number of times now. I live a mile away and walk over to grab a coffee or some matcha. During my first visit, I ordered a vegan burrito and an oat milk latte. The vegan burrito is NOT my favorite, but I don't hold that against them because I'm not vegan nor have I ever had vegan "eggs." I just won't be ordering that again. It was a texture issue with me. The latte was yummy. Well made and they didn't forget my oat milk substitution that I asked for. On my next visit, I ordered a hot matcha latte. It was also well made and pretty quick considering the long queue of orders. I haven't tried any of the pastries there but they seem like a big hit considering they are almost always selling out. I come by about 3 times a week since moving to ABQ. I work from home and it's a good spot to do work. The WiFi is slow at times but I stay for the vibes and good coffee. Whenever I've stopped by the shop is cleanly and the staff is friendly. They're always patient with my many questions. read more

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A ton of people working here and there's a ton of outlets. At one point they opened the roll up door, but I think it messed with the thermostat and I started getting blasted with freezing air. I could've moved so not knocking any stars for that. read more

So, I had been hearing about LBC, and the place we had originally chosen to go was closed on Mondays. I ordered a pot of oolong tea, my girlfriend ordered a latte. By the time we had bought both it was $18 with tip. We sat & chatted for about an hour. The location was clean, and friendly. The tables are a bit close together, but not cramped. The staff was personable. We came at an odd time of 330p.m. their baked goods were being cleared out of their case. I noted the offered breakfast burritos but wasn't able to find a menu of what was available to choose from. I admit, I didn't ask. I just decided drinks were it, since it wasn't easier to figure out. Hope to try it again... but probably not too often. read more

Great coffee, kind workers, cool vibe. Lots of space to sit! Will go back when in town

This location of Little Bear Coffee has tasty drinks with lots of seating and cute plant decor that you can buy to take home. The baristas are also always friendly every time I've been here. I'm not from the area, but this is my go-to coffee spot whenever I visit! read more

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Little Bear boasts an excellent location with charming indoor and outdoor seating. The coffee is quite good, albeit rather expensive, priced at $4.30 for a 12oz drip, no frills. The baristas have a somewhat unfriendly demeanor, projecting an "I'm too cool for you vibe". I would recommend Little Bear if you are comfortable with getting less than what your money is worth, enjoy being treated as if you are inferior, and desire a quality cup of coffee in a trendy café. read more

This is a cute coffee spot in town! It was louder inside than I expected. The music was upbeat and loud as opposed to soft elevator music. There were also lots of younger people. Many were on their laptops in the back seating area, so it left the outside clear. There are so many tables outside btw. They do have a lot of space. There was plenty of parking. The baristas are friendly. I got a matcha latte, and they served it in a big cup that was hard to carry away from the bar. It was filled to the top. They had donuts in a case, but the donuts looked old. read more

Little Bear Coffee - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I don't love their coffee (the roast is just not to my taste - if it helps you assess, I like Peet's dark roasts and Cutbow here in town). I don't particularly love the Little Bear Coffee vibe (a little precious for me). I don't love that there's only one size (twelve measly ounces?!) of "to go" coffee cup or that it might take five minutes standing around before the baristas you tipped ten minutes ago deign to refill the drip coffee in your "stay there" mug. But there are good areas to sit and talk. A wraparound porch has a few different sections with nice seating. It's pleasant out there. Inside has a few different types of seating, and they keep it plenty cold in the summertime. So . . . I'm glad to know about Little Bear. I go there sometimes, but only for convenience. You should check it out, as it might suit your tastes better than it does mine (there are good things about it) - but it's not a place I insist my friends really ought to try. read more

Little Bear Coffee - outside of a building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Cute little shop to meet up with friends or just sit and enjoy a coffee or pull out the laptop and catch up on some work.

This place slaps! A true third wave coffee shop! The desert bloom drip is so fruity, so floral, and so delicious! Husband said his cappuccino was great too! The layers on the tulip pour were stellar, perfect texture! The vibes were immaculate! Place is decked out in plants, midwestern theming, and cute merch! Reasonable prices and has ample seating! Only issue is that I have gluten and dairy allergies, and when I asked the person at the register if the oat milk was gluten free (important factor for me), they simply shrugged, smiled, and said "oh I have no idea," which, in hindsight, is actually really funny. Felt like I was in a skit, haha. But they didn't go check or make any effort to check, they just looked at me until I ordered. I know it wasn't meant any type of way, it was just a point-blank, honest answer (which I would prefer to a lie) and I ended up loving the drip regardless, but allergen information is SO important homies!! I did stare at the baristas as they made drinks and figured out they use califia farms oat (gluten free), so if anyone needs that info -- here it is! Would've been super easy to check though y'all. Regardless, we will absolutely be back! Cute place with great coffee! read more

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Nice high-end (and pricey) coffee shop with ample seating indoors and outdoors in the shade. The pumpkin spice latte was very subtle but was still good. My cinnamon & sugar old-fashioned donut was great, especially when dipped in my latte. read more

Little Bear Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Beautiful space inside and out, plenty of parking, scored front row slot to be in and out quickly on the way out of town. Asked the cashier for suggestions, really didn't seem confident in their suggestions. Zero energy and not welcoming. Matcha was decent. The LB latte tasted like sweet shoe juice- that was the cashier's suggestion. From what I saw online versus what I experienced in real life really did not match. Grabbed some beans so I'll be looking forward to trying it at home back in Texas. Won't come back here again. read more

Little Bear Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Little Bear Coffee is a great local coffee shop. I don't drink coffee very often but I found the cafe, their coffee and a tiramisu(!) doughnut to be quite good. I tried their iced LB Latte (don't be an idiot like me..I literally asked them..what is LB...and they said it's for Little Bear..it's basically a cedar vanilla latte (made from their housemade syrup). Later on that morning, I heard a few people asked the same question..so I didn't feel so bad after all! I liked that the area had good parking lot size (it's shared with other shops nearby..but on the weekend..I suspected most of the cars I saw were mostly for Little Bear Coffee. When I got there around 7:30am, it was so early that there weren't many people (I really don't go to cafe that early..but..since I had to do something early mornig and had another appointment later on that morning..I wouldn't trust myself to go home and take a nap and be able to not miss that meeting later that day). However, when I left around 10:15am, the shops were full of people and were pretty lively. Parking spaces were noticeably filled up as well. Overall, a nice and lively environment. They didn't have much food selection (just some basic pastries or burritos)...so I opted for a tiramisu yeast donut. I thought it was light and I wouldn't mind eating that again. Overall, a great, pleasant experience. Not so much a great place to sit for so long and work on your computer though (the tables were small...and not too many outlet there). It wasn't a problem for me as I got there so early to pick a seat in front of an outlet..and I was working on my mobile phone. But if you plan to sit and work on your laptop, beware, you may have very small space to work with..and may not be able to get your laptop juiced up at all. read more

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I ordered the Little Bear iced, and it was so good! The barista was so patient with me as I decided what to order. The seating and environment was also great!! The store also had really cute stickers for purchase! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Little Bear sticker!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Little Bear has great coffee and always a calming atmosphere, even when it's crowded. The live plants everywhere enhance the ambiance. It's a great place to work. Plenty of people do. They now offer decaf espresso, which is a major plus for those of us who struggle with sleeping. This is their first location. It's a perfect spot and helped relieve a coffeehouse desert in town, joining a Flying Star Cafe a few blocks away. Unlike FSC, Little Bear doesn't have a frenetic feel. It feels more personal. It focuses on the coffee, making it better. I'm a fan. read more

Great matcha, subpar customer service. Cute shop tho and seemed to be pretty busy. The americano we got was okay but the star of the show was the matcha. read more

Little Bear Coffee - Pandan iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

30 years ago, Starbucks allowed our laptops to get plugged in to café tables with no pressure to ever leave. Little bear has embraced that concept and combined it with truly gourmet coffees, coffee nerd staff that is a pleasure to learn. New MExico is so lucky to have beans and ambience combined into beautiful locations all over our town read more

Dear Little Bear Coffee, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love you for your cute merchandise that I almost buy each time. Could those t-shirts be more adorable? I love you for your friendly staff who greets me with kindness and makes lovely beverages. I love you because you are across the street from my doctor of oriental medicine! So convenient! I love you because of the amazing coffee you make! I am figuring out how I can legally marry a Cortado. And if, gentle reader, you are asking "what is a Cortado?" Do yourself and your soul a favor and order a whole milk Cortado at Little Bear. You will never be the same again! P.S. Little Bear Coffee, please consider a Westside location so I may frequent you more often. XOXO Heather read more

What a great fine for visitors who love great coffee! Love the unique blends and sweet staff. Coming back asap.

A lively coffee shop, there were people studying, catching up with friends, and everything in between. When we first arrived the place was loud because so many groups were chatting but as those groups left it became quiet. So be prepared with headphones if coming to work. I got the golden milk which was good I would have preferred a stronger flavor but an overall good drink. Friendly and fast service as well. They handled everything well! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Golden milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This coffee shop was so cute! I was traveling in NM for a work conference, and happened upon Little Bear to grab a pick-me-up in between sessions. I had an orange something or other cappuccino and I LOVED it. I'm usually a black coffee girl, but their espresso drinks looked too good to resist and I'm so glad I tried it. I also got a breakfast burrito and was pleasantly surprised with how delish it was. I'll be back for work next year and will definitely be making a stop here again! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I was excited to try this cute place, but I was so disappointed. The young man at the counter was kind of rude and abrupt. The products were insanely overpriced, which would be ok if they tasted good, which sadly they did not. The doughnuts were very stale, definitely more than a day old. I stood for quite a long time waiting for my glass of iced tea before the server told me they would call me when it was ready. I was on the patio and didn't hear, and by the time I got the lukewarm "iced tea" it was overly watery. The peppermint blend had another herb I found distasteful, so in the end I suppose it was ok that it was too melted ice and not enough ice. I didn't love Little Bear and won't go back. Please make your tea chilled in advance, so it doesn't melt all the ice, and $5 for a small, non-refillable glass of poor iced tea is just too much. Perhaps offer a refillable glass for that price that is plain tea without some weird herbs for us regular folks. read more

I missed my morning coffee so was searching for an afternoon latte. This place was on our way home from hiking. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling great so I waited in the car while my husband went in and got the coffee. Now he's not a coffee person but he came out and his first words were 'you would have loved that place'. There was even a barista wearing a beret and making coffee art! My coffee was delicious and creamy and oh so hot. Next time I have to go in and check it out. read more

Little Bear Coffee - a cup of cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love little bear so much. Great place to study and best place to have a good Chai. Check it out it's worth it for sure

I love the space. Unexpectedly, it is decently full on a Sunday morning before 9AM. The latte I got and the matcha my husband had were both on the spot. A cup of good coffee makes me happy. No, no need to any syrup or sweetener. It's just good. I am also very impressed by how the baristas handle the milk foam with plant-based milk. You cannot even tell it's not regular by looking at the latte art they pour. As a non-professional pouring latte art for fun, they got my respect! read more

Little Bear Coffee - Oat Latte - Perfecto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The vibe is cool but the coffee was really watered down. Got three different drinks and they were all meh. Not the worst in the city but definitely room for improvement. read more

This is in a small strip office building area. What a great post! Wish I could have and stayed to enjoy the space. Coffee and tea menus are fabulous - limited food. Enjoy ! read more

I visited for the first time and I ordered one of their specialty lattes and the vegan burrito. The latte was just okay a bit overpriced and definitely wouldn't go out of my way to go again, coffee shop environment seemed a bit pretentious for my liking, and they only offered one size drinks. The burrito was tasty though but small. read more

Good ambiance, weak coffee. They forgot my order and I was waiting for 14 minutes for a latte. Asked for extra hot but got regular temp so couldn't enjoy... maybe because they forgot my order and I had to go and ask. Pastries looked a bit sad all plopped on top of each other read more

#coffeeloversnomad . Little Bear, coffee house, 2632 Pennsylvania St NE. Albuquerque, NM. The Americano was bright and fruity. I wanted to try the true flavor of the coffee, no milk added ( maybe I need to do just an espresso romp) This was Nicely acidic ( is that a thing ?) The place is bright and spacious. I like how it is a divided room for more private feel. They roast their own coffee right next door and nice backed goods. Baristas perfunctory, not overly friendly, pull on my Americano lacking 1/2 read more

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