I love zendo! I come here all the time. The drinks are delicious (I miss you pistachio latte!!). Try out the zia w/ white chocolate - or the ube, if it's still avaliable. The cafe is clean, cozy, a great place to get work done. Finally, the staff is wonderful. Kara (Cara?) is the only one I know by name, but EVERYONE who has ever helped me has been very kind. Highly recommend zendo if you're passing by! :3 read more

My favorite cafe in ABQ!! I always order the white chocolate Zia latte and it is so creamy and has a subtle cinnamon flavor to it. The atmosphere is amazing; lots of plants, puppies, and local art on the walls. There is a huge outdoor patio and if your lucky you might see some local vendors at their pop up events that have on weekends. The baristas are always friendly and radiate positive energy read more

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Just ran in and out during a cold rainy Monday afternoon. The Barista was wonderful, the drink was amazing and the vibe was great (wish I could have stayed). read more

Iced latte with almond syrup and coffee cubes. Cold, refreshing, wonderful. One thumb up for the almond syrup and one thumb up for the coffee cubes. Two thumbs up from this guy. read more

Zendo Coffee - Dark chocolate zia latte, latte with almond syrup, both with coffee cubes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I always order the iced turkey latte and recommend it if you love all the spices in it! But everything is great as well! The staff is always super friendly! They also have a great outdoor patio and pet friendly. read more

What a great spot. We came here this morning and just beat the crazy rush that happened around 10:30--the place was hoppin'. It's an intimate and airy space with art on the walls available for purchase; there's not a lot of seating inside, but we snagged a spot at a communal table. Everything we ordered (drinks and food) was delicious. Iced coffee, iced chai + espresso, and hot chocolate all hit the spot. For sweets, it was a pumpkin cream cheese muffin, a chocolate croissant, and our kid got the chocolate donut-hole combo that's recently become trendy. The croissant was REALLY flaky and made a mess everywhere but we enjoyed it, and while we thought the muffin had too much filling, it was moist and tasty. Donut was standard. Service is hipster chic and everybody looked like they had at least one MFA degree. Our only complaint is that the drinks took so long to come out that we had already almost finished our pastries by then. But otherwise, we had a more than pleasant experience and can definitely see ourselves coming back. read more

More than the hype.. zendo has become at least my weekly grind. Whenever I'm in downtown are this is my go to coffee shop. Pre-covid the I love the vibe of just to hangout but for now the walk up window will do. Zendo has a great variety for coffee and non coffee lovers out there. I particularly like the matcha latte and Ofcourse delicious treats from burque Bakehouse. Can't wait to see them again this weekend! Don't forget to grab a bag of Tanzania for daily home brews/ press read more

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

The coffee tasted amazing and the service was excellent! She was very sweet and helped me if I had any questions. Environment was very clean and laid back. read more

This coffee shop has the best vibes in Albuquerque! Their menu has so many delicious options. I enjoy the macadamia milk latte with coffee cubes or marocchino. It's super convenient that they have the option to order online. The staff is great and they always remember my name! Highly recommend! read more

Zendo Coffee - Charcoal latte on Halloween - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love the fun colors of the drinks, and the taste does not disappoint. I really appreciate the coffee ice cubes, many options for alternative milks (including oat), and the coffee cubes are included in the cold brew! I tend to just drink black coffee which is excellent here- but the fun options make it easy to branch out and try new things. read more

Best cup of coffee in ABQ! Great staff and location, would highly recommend stopping by before taking the Rail Runner to Santa Fe

The menu at Zendo's is relatively extensive for a coffee shop and they boast a wide range of different lattes as well as a few teas and non caffeinated drinks. My boyfriend and I got a double chocolate croissant, an iced Zia Latte (with coffee ice cubes), and a cafe con leche. My boyfriend enjoyed his Zia latte, which was surprising since he usually doesn't enjoy coffee, but my cafe con leche was a little too bitter for me. I think next time I would get one with fewer espresso shots. The only downside to this place is that since it's near downtown, parking is pretty limited. The staff seemed pretty friendly and I think if I was in the area, I would stop by again. read more

Zendo Coffee - Double chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Best beans in Albuquerque! Chai tea latte is also pretty awesome. My wife is also a fan due to their great selection of tasty milk alternatives. They have burritos brought in from Three Sisters (name?) and they are great. The only problem is getting there early enough so there's some left! Donut selection is eclectic in the best of ways. You gotta try 'em! Very vegan friendly. Our dog has always been welcome, too. read more

I stopped by after multiple friends recommended this place! It's a cute little shop that has a great atmosphere. I got a bag of coffee which I was offered a free drip coffee and also got a latte. Both were absolutely delicious and I'll definitely come back to try more items! read more

Delicious spot with tasty specialty coffee drinks and pastries. Has indoor and patio seating.

Great baristas, great drinks. Get there early if you want a burrito or pastry (not made in house). Love the rotating art and tons of plants and a great little patio. read more

Great staff, great coffee! Love the ambiance filled with plants and light. Great patio too, shared with Sidetrack. One of my favorite regular spots to see a familiar face and cozy up in downtown. read more

Stopped by Zendo after reading all the reviews. There's plenty of street parking around if you're OK with walking just a little bit. Given the pandemic they have taken out 3 small tables on the sidewalk with a few small chairs, otherwise no seating available (which is the case for a lot of places these days). Unlike some other restaurants and cafes where you can go inside the establishment to get your take out or place your order, Zendo has actually blocked their front door and just placed a little cashier area there. They've also placed their pastry selection on the side in front of the front window so you can see what's available. Quite nice actually and definitely a good way to keep your employees safe who are working indoors. We got the Aztec latte (hot) and golden milk (iced). The Aztec latte was absolutely delicious, had the perfect amount of sweet mix with heat. I probably would've liked a little less sugar in it but my husband who had the drink really enjoyed it. The golden milk... Is super interesting. I read the description and I had to try it since I've never had anything remotely close to it before. And it didn't disappoint on being different that's for sure. The main ingredient is turmeric, so obviously that's the main flavor though it was also quite strong of nutmeg. The spices tend to settle at the bottom so you need to shake it up a bit. If you get weirded out by particulates in your drink, this one is not for you. The drink has a lot of them given all the ingredients. The one really nice thing, in my opinion and I may be in the minority, was the drink is not too sweet. It actually was barely sweetened and to me that was perfect - I could just taste the spices inside. Overall they definitely have some interesting options on their menu all of which sound great so you can just try something different each time you stop by! read more

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

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Heard mixed reviews on this place and I'm glad I went. Service was great and quick. Prices are fair and vibe is def relaxed. They hooked it up due to my nut allergy and ensured I was gonna not have any reactions. The matcha was great and that added vanilla did the trick. read more

Zendo Coffee - Matcha with vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING. So cute and local. I loved the atmosphere and the coffee was sooooooo good. Staff was friendly as well read more

Zendo Coffee - Cafe con Leche & Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Picked an ice latte after visiting the turquoise museum (across the street). Coffee was delicious. Thanks! They have cool felted/wool art for sale (august 23) that makes for an interesting visit. read more

Good coffee, good customer service. Social distancing now, so lines outside for pickup only. 4 stars for a great place. Didn't go for 5 because there is a large homeless population 2 blocks right down the street. Got ask for money twice while I was standing in line. That will change as soon as we can go inside. read more

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

The food and coffee was comforting but the front lady who was serving us was rude to us. Her attitude was different when she was serving us vs others behind us. When I request her to put the donuts into a box and bag, she was annoyed with my request. However, when many others were ordering, she was very nice and warm toward them. I am not sure if she is racist because I am Asian and all the others she was very warm to were white. There are many coffee and tea places in this area. I would prob try those instead of this location read more

Nice little coffee. Coffee was decent. I order the Turish Coffee, a little weak for me, but not bad. The Vegan Coffee Cake was delicious! read more

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

Incredibly cozy and busy on a Sunday. I ordered the Zia latte with dark chocolate and oat milk and was probably the most amazing thing I've had in a long while. It was so creamy, I loved it. The line was long and the baristas were a little frazzled but still maintained friendly service and produced a really enjoyable drink. I will be returning on my future visits to NM! read more

Zendo Coffee - Zia latte with dark chocolate and oat milk! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Really unique coffee house, I absolutely enjoyed every luxurious sip of their rose cardamom latte. The pastry bin was definitely enticing, will most certainly have to sample a few next go around. The parking wasn't ideal, I ended up parking down by Silver Street Market and walking, but I enjoyed the space, the art, the chatter, and the quality of beverage was on point. Staff was lovely, and next visit, I think I'll try the Heisenberg :) read more

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ZENDO I LOVE YOU. This cafe is clean, modern, and unpretentious. I love the artsy vibes and community seating, as well as the unique drink choices. The Zia latte is my personal favorite. The best thing about Zendo, in my humble opinion, is the pastry selection: they feature local bakeries, including The Witching Flour (one of my favorites). I will gladly make the trek to this location for delicious coffee, pastries, and helpful staff. Bonus: the natural lighting in the mornings is GORGEOUS. read more

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We went in on Sunday afternoon. All the tables were full with people working and a few tables with people hanging out. I had a misto with oat milk and my husband had a speciality latte. Both were great. There was only one barista and he was working his tail off but he was very pleasant and friendly despite being so busy. We had a comp gift certificate from a goof my daughter experienced on a previous visit. She'd ordered one of their sweet latte's and it was tooooo sweet. So she'd asked the barista if she could get some drip to dilute the sweetness and the barista said she was going to have to charge her for another drink. She was with her cousin and they both thought this was ridiculous to charge for a whole drink for a few oz. of coffee to fix a drink she could have just have had them remake. We don't know if they charge for drip to dilute drinks or if they even give refills. Or if it was just a rogue coworker. But the gift card comp fixed it and so other than making sure there is clarification for situations like this, it's a really nice coffee shop. read more

It was super sweet but super good. The people were nice . It was my first time in NM.. took my son to college . I'll definitely be going back read more

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

It has been a great success so far for my quest of coffee shops that offer latte art here in ABQ. After being pretty disappointed with coffee shops in Austin, TX, I did not have high expectation coming to ABQ. To my surprise, all 3 coffee shops I have been to since I've been here, have been very consistent with their latte art and coffee quality. Pretty much all their drinks are offered in only 1 size, but don't be upset yet, it's freaking huge!!! The interesting looking barista with a huge long braid did not let me down at all with the beautiful, big latte art in my cup. 1 star The shop is uniquely designed with all glass windows in the front, offers lots of light coming in. They even have a decent patio seating in the back. I wish the weather was nicer and warmer for me to check it out. 1 star I paid $4 including tax for my giant mug of latte with almond milk and hazelnut syrup. The cheapest cup of latte I have ever gotten. Not sure if it's cheaper if you pay cash or not, but I do know it should have been more than just $4 even. Just for this reason, I'll definitely be back. Luckily, their latte is one of the best I have had as well. Can't wait to try other items on their menu. 2.5 stars granted for customer service and quality of coffee. This is the break down of my rating for coffee shops: Offering latte art consistently: 1 star Quality of coffee/drinks/food: up to 2 stars Atmosphere: 1 star Customer service: 1 star read more

Zendo Coffee - Almond milk latte with hazelnut syrup- must try - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Caffeine is one of my best friends. Anytime I'm in a new city, I love to check out the local coffeeshops. Color me surprised when I did a quick Yelp search on coffeeshops and found so many to choose from! In the end, I went with Zendo because I liked the look of their coffees and the ample space in which I could rest for a couple of hours to do some work before my flight. I ordered both the Zia latte with oat milk and a matcha latte with macadamia milk (my first time trying macadamia milk!). Their drink menu is particularly robust and diverse. The Zia latte can be ordered with either white chocolate or dark chocolate - I chose dark chocolate. Prices are not outrageous, at least not to me (but then again, I'm used to $4-5 lattes). I love the variety and the ability to customize coffee drinks, so you can really make it your own. Plus, they have really unique drinks that are true to New Mexico such as the Aztec latte which has cayenne pepper. I settled down on one of the last spots in the cafe, as it was actually fairly crowded. Both my drinks came out not too long afterwards. I really enjoyed the Zia latte, but give me some dark chocolate and cinnamon and I'm good to go. The matcha latte was pretty good too, although I'm not completely sold on macadamia milk just yet. Either way, the drinks were solid and the service was super friendly. The coffeeshop was quiet but not library quiet, so you can come here alone or with a friend to chat. If I'm ever back in Albuquerque, I will frequent Zendo again! read more

Amazing gluten free Boston cream. Enjoyed a Turkish coffee! Staff was helpful and welcoming! Cute patio in the back.

Got a SF vanilla lavender latte....very yummy latte...a little lite on the syrup. The staff was very nice & I hot a beautiful pastry! I'll be back!!! read more

Zendo Coffee - Looks like sticky bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I'm a caffeine addict and love visiting a new coffee shop every chance I can get! Zendo was the perfect place to visit to get our morning started before crossing items off on our Albuquerque to-do list. Loved the setting of this coffee ship and how spacious it was (very Instagram-worthy and hipster looking also!). I ordered the Iced Cafe con Leche with Soy Milk and it was excellent! It had a subtle hint of sweetness from the caramel and the perfect amount of caffeine to help me stay awake the whole morning. My boyfriend also ordered regular black coffee and to our surprise, they give free refills on regular coffee. That really deserves an extra point in my book! I also enjoyed how spacious this coffee shop was. There is plenty of seating indoors and outside in the back patio also. It had a nice quaint feel to it and staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth visiting if you need to get a caffeine fix and want to get some reading done. read more

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

Zendo is the cutest coffee shop, located in downtown ABQ. The baristas are super friendly and made a great cup of coffee. They have plenty of seating inside and I noticed a patio outside. It was too cold when we arrived for us to venture out and take a look. Pricing is standard and they have an eclectic menu. I bought a bag of coffee and the barista gave me an americano on the house. Great coffee and even better atmosphere. read more

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Former barista of 7 years, I must say, this is my favorite Albuquerque coffee shop. Zendo is my weekend splurge where I grade papers whilst sipping on my Americano on the patio. I always get greeted with the warmest welcomes and leave prepared to take on the world after my caffeine intake!! But yes, I love this place, bright and artsy. The local art changes regularly and is always spectacular. read more

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

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It's was so cute inside and the staff were extremely friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Very low vibe energy atmosphere. Got the Turkish latte hot, with oat milk. It came out in a tiny cup, crazy expensive and half of the cup was foam. Also got the orange blossom latte hot, with oat milk. Came out in a small cup, taste just like warm oat milk. The attitude of the workers taste like their coffee, bland and luke warm! read more

Zendo Coffee - Orange blossom latte, oat milk. Turkish latte, oat milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I had wanted to try this place for down time now. It is a hip cool local coffee place. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have some great choices for something to eat as well as drinks. One thing to keep in mind is that they only had one person taking orders so it can be a little slow. With that being said they are good at making sure they get everything correct. Most of the seating is large tables you share with others. I found it a great way to meet new people and enjoy community. read more

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

Wow I was in town for the weekend and what a great find! I was needing a coffee to get my day started and I'm glad I came across this place. The atmosphere was friendly and was super spacious. I wish I would have had more time to be able to relax on the back patio that they have. Anyway the baristas were very helpful and I saw that they had a "cafe con leche" on the menu. It was also offered over ice which I've never seen and I've had a lot of cafe con leche living in Miami. I decided to try their take on it and I'm so glad I took the chance. It was delicious and would 10/10 recommend! If you're in the Albuquerque area I would definitely suggest visiting this place. I will be back and want to try other things on the menu! read more