Albuquerque, NM
For Coffee in Albuquerque, the local food press points to Cutbow Coffee, Little Bear Coffee at Civic Plaza- Downtown, and New Mexico Piñon Coffee. Picks from My Coffee Explorer and Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in My Coffee Explorer and Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog. Updated July 2026.
Cutbow Coffee · Albuquerque
World-renowned master roaster Paul Gallegos in a cool, state-of-the-art space.
Little Bear Coffee at Civic Plaza- Downtown · Nob Hill
Fully-traceable specialty coffee by day, natural-wine bar by night.
New Mexico Piñon Coffee · Albuquerque
Regional flavors like Biscochito and piñon that celebrate New Mexico tradition.
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters · Nob Hill
A cozy profile-roasting coffeehouse and ABQ staple since 2004.
VM Coffee · Downtown
A downtown roastery pouring coffee from the owners' own Colombian family plantation, reviewed warmly by Gil's Thrilling Blog. Beyond the café au lait and Aztec mocha, the pastry case turns out croissants and pain au chocolat, and the kitchen took a Judges' Choice at the 2024 Burrito Smackdown. A bright Commercial Street spot that pairs single-origin coffee with real baking.
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