Highest-rated cafes in the Albuquerque area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Albuquerque area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Albuquerque were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Bike In Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 949 Montoya Road Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#29. Rise + Roast
- Rating: 4.5/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Eubank Blvd. Southeast Unit East Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#28. Central Grill and Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2056 Central Ave. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#27. Villa Myriam Roasting
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 573 Commercial St. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#26. Burning Daylight Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4101 Menaul Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#25. Zendo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 2nd St. Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#24. Catalyst Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6010 Coors Blvd. Northwest Ste 2 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#23. The ABQ Collective
- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1321 Eubank Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Hair Salons, Coffee & Tea, Jewelry
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#22. Nana's Tea House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6300 San Mateo Blvd. Northeast Ste D4 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#21. Duggan's Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2227 Lead Ave. Southeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. La Luz Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1115 Griegos Road Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Waffles
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#19. Moons Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1605 Juan Tabo Blvd. Northeast Ste F Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#18. Novel Point Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 700 1st St. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#17. Phamily Tea House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2132 Central Ave. Southeast Ste B Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#16. The Brew Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Gold Southwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#15. Remedy Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1816 Lomas Blvd. Northwest Ste A Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#14. Trifecta Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.7/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 Montano Road Northeast Ste F Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries
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#13. New Mexico Tea Company
- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1131 Mountain Road Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms, Herbs & Spices
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#12. Sue帽os Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 101 Broadway Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Food Trucks
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#11. Flying Roadrunner Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 Romero St. Northwest Ste 124 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#10. Wrap N Roll
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 121 Eubank Blvd. Northeast unit b Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#9. Pink Pony Soft Serve
- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2536 Alvarado Drive Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Sunday Service Motor
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 4th St. Nw Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Beer Bar, Breweries
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#7. O'Bean's Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12760 San Rafael Ave. Northeast Ste C-2 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Madcrema
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1108 Broadway Blvd. Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#5. Cutbow Coffee Roastology
- Rating: 4.8/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1208 Rio Grande Blvd. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#4. Stan's Coffee and Scones
- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Snapdragon Tea
- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 115 Harvard Drive Southeast Ste 7 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Tea Rooms
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#2. Cafe Chica
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1700 Central Ave. Southwest Ste A Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Castle Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 727 Tijeras Ave. Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
