Stopped by looking for local artisan gifts. This is a cute shop with Little Bear coffee and taco…read morefood truck next to it. While the store isn't huge there were still some interesting items I found to buy. Combined with coffee and tacos it made the trip worthwhile. Pro tip- don't park in the $8 lot across the street if lot full. There is plenty of free neighborhood street parking right next to it.

What a fun and eclectic shop! We were looking for murals - especially the GREETINGS FROM BURQUE…read moremural - and found this shop. We saw the plants in the window, and they had the succulents we were looking for as well as other attractive house plants. As we wandered the store, we looked at the gently used women's wear (beautiful dresses, and unique jackets), books, and kitschy items that include items men (and women) would like for camping or traveling. As we checked out, we noticed some fun stickers. I bought one for my niece: " Cool Girls Care." The gentlemen who checked us out was personable and helpful. He told us his store had only been here a month. He also told us where our mural was located - around the corner! So glad we found it and this shop. Both were memorable!

ABQ collective has good coffee and good muffins! This was my first time here and I was impressed…read more This is more of a sit down have a coffee type of place- they have games and little local boutiques to shop around in. I wish I would have had the time to stay instead of getting my coffee to-go. I got a lavender oat milk latte and the chocolate chip muffin.

Stopped in with my son, we needed to get out of the house and I needed Coffee. I haven't stopped by…read morein years. They have done a lot to the set up and added some really fun elements hidden passages and the outdoor space which we didn't explore yet due to weather. Got coffee from ABQ coffee. They were so nice. I got the honey lavender latte and it was delicious. a little too sweet so be sure to ask for light sweet if you like your coffee not too sweet. They have so many cute little venders now. I got 2 mugs. One for my boss with a saying he says all the time and one for myself! My son had so much fun walking around and petting the very friendly dogs belonging to the employees/owner? Not sure. But they did great with my son. We especially enjoyed the hidden passages! Will be back for sure for more coffee and unique gifts!

(For context, I'm Black and Latina and the clerk is possibly Latina.) I was walking through the…read moreshop with my hands half full of luggage and I noticed the clerk following me. I turned around and she didn't even pretend like she was doing something else. She just walked away. I thought maybe it was a coincidence. I saw this amazing looking, expensive dark chocolate and I was about to give into temptation to buy it, and then the lady came around behind me to stare at what I had and then ran back to the register. I put the chocolate down, said loudly "I can't I'm good conscience spend my money here." And left.

The entire time I was in Albuquerque I was on the lookout for the perfect gift for my dad. I kept…read morefinding cool stuff but nothing that wowed me. Nothing that had that New Mexico vibe that my dad would actually use or display. Enter the last day in Albuquerque: I still didn't have a gift picked out. I decided to take my chances at the Albuquerque airport. This shop is one of the first shops we came to. At first, I was worried. Airport shopping. Airport gift shopping. Convenience. Touristy. I'm going to make a small house payment on a gift, right? Wrong! I came across these tiles there. It was already on my mind that I wanted something with a roadrunner on it. I knew my dad would display something with a roadrunner proudly. After all, since they aren't in Kentucky, I don't think he has ever seen one. Even in Albuquerque, I only saw two! I ended up with a tile with the shape of a roadrunner on it. Honestly, I almost wanted to keep the gift for myself. This is a great shop to find a quick and inexpensive gift for someone back home. This visit was gift buying, but on future visits, I wouldn't mind having a few items from this store myself. It was made even better by my dad hanging the tile as soon as I gave it to him!

As another Yelper said, either stop in at the store (just below taco cabana on SW corner of…read moreMonty/Wyo) or if it's season, try their outdoor semi-trailers across the street (NW corner, just behind the bank/Mickey D's). Always love stopping here before my pilgrimages to CA, mom always loves getting fresh Hatch, and these guys load you up. Always a bargain, but then they invariably throw in some more. Love ya fellas, thanks for taking care of us, I'll always be back! Can't go wrong here, oh and they'll even roast em for next to nothing....How do you beat that?

I had a relatives from out of state visit, and she was on the hunt for a ristra. It's been several…read moreyears since I've been in this store, but it was the first store that popped in my head to visit. I think this was my first visit to the store off of Louisanna/Montgomery. The last time I visited, his store was on Wyoming/Montgomery. The store had a lot to offer my company. They happily browsed through the isles. I was impressed with his stock, it was clean, and it was well organized. The owner started to check us out, but his grandson came to relieve him, so he finished the transaction. They were both friendly and knowledgeable about chiles. He also roasts chiles when in season. We found the perfect ristra. We'll be back.

Lovely locally owned shop. Dropped in because my sister loves their amazing tea blends. They also…read morehave their own essential oil blends in bath and aromatherapy products. I was happy to find an essential oil refill for my car diffuser- the Peace blend. It reminded me of a spa and I can't wait to use it! There are some really nice gift sets right now as well!

From the owner: Megan's Pantry is locally owned and operated, offering quality aromatherapy products and…read moresmall-batch tea blends. Find your new favorite health remedy, an array of toxin-free bath products, or even the perfect gift for a loved one or friend. You're sure to leave with something wonderful! A New Mexico True Certified business, they take pride in providing excellent ingredients and customer service to the local community.

This is a great store with local flair in downtown. If you want to catch the vibe of Santa Fe…read morewithout the drive visit the shops. We bought several cool gifts and sweaters

Lots of red and lots of lobos and UofM items…read more Fun dog t-shirts. They offer up a ton of stuff, a ton. It's definitely a one stop shop for all NM items.

This is the best place in Albuquerque to buy Catholic gifts…read more The store has some of the lowest prices for everything, medallions, rosaries, books, statues, and it all goes to support the local Ruthenian Catholic Church (who knew there were non-Roman Catholics, right?!) The gentleman who runs it is actually a Maronite Catholic (what are all these random other Catholics from around the world, seriously). He's very friendly and he cut me a deal when I purchased two of the more pricey icons. As icons go, they have a very, very large selection and the prices are fantastic. The selection of books is also very good, and very orthodox. You won't find any books written by dissenters in here. I highly, highly recommend it if you have friends soon to be confirmed, receive first Holy Communion, and so forth. If you're an icon addict like me, then you also need to shop here.

They don't have the selection that Garson's have, but they make it up in pleasantry…read more I was greeted at the door, and was s attended to with love. I needed a card for a friend, and they had just what I needed.

Hi, I love celestes' gifts and novelties. The prices are very reasonable. I need to start going…read moreback there. Celestes' gifts and novelties are awesome and amazing.

What an absolute gem of a shop in ABQ! Definitely an original place, you could spend hours…read morebrowsing. Every nook and cranny seems to be stuffed to overflowing with the coolest junk you never know you needed. I love shopping for my kiddos here, you'll often find the same type of accessories you see at Claire's and other mall shops, but for prices that are comparably pennies on the dollar. The head shop in the back has great glass pipes and unique tchotchkes. Celeste herself is a gem of a person as well, I always love stopping in for a quick frivolous shop and chat. If you haven't been here, it's time to TREAT YOSELF!