Flying Star Cafe Nob Hill ★ 4.2
Flying Star Cafe on Central Avenue in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the local cafe chain since 1987, serving all day breakfast from 07:00 seven days a week.
Signature drink: House drip and cinnamon roll
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Flying Star Cafe Juan Tabo ★ 4.1
Flying Star Cafe on Menaul Boulevard in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights is the suburban outpost of the local chain since 1987, open daily 06:00 to 22:00.
Signature drink: Iced latte and breakfast burrito
The Grove Cafe and Market ★ 4.5
The Grove Cafe and Market on Central Avenue in Albuquerque's EDo is the brunch cafe anchor with farm sourced breakfast all day, Tuesday to Sunday only.
Signature drink: Lavender latte
Slate Street Cafe ★ 4.4
Slate Street Cafe on Slate Avenue in downtown Albuquerque is the breakfast and lunch cafe with cocktails, a wine cellar and a private dining room upstairs.
Signature drink: Cortado and biscuits
Java Joe's ★ 4.3
Java Joe's on Park Avenue SW in downtown Albuquerque is the Breaking Bad filming cafe known to locals as the Tuco Salamanca dramatic showdown scene.
Signature drink: Chai and breakfast burrito
Satellite Coffee Central ★ 4.1
Satellite Coffee on Central Avenue in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the local cafe chain sibling of Flying Star, pouring drip coffee daily from 05:30.
Signature drink: Drip and almond bear claw
Zendo Coffee ★ 4.5
Zendo Coffee on Second Street SW in downtown Albuquerque is the specialty single-origin cafe with pour-overs, espresso flights and a house pastry counter.
Signature drink: Single origin pour over
Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6
Michael Thomas Coffee on Bryn Mawr Drive in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the in house roaster cafe, pulling espresso daily from early morning until 15:00.
Signature drink: Espresso and the breakfast taco
Humble Coffee Co ★ 4.5
Humble Coffee Co on Lomas Boulevard in Albuquerque is the speciality roaster cafe with single origin pour overs, open seven days a week until 17:00.
Signature drink: Single origin pour over
Cutbow Coffee ★ 4.6
Cutbow Coffee on Rio Grande Boulevard near Albuquerque's Old Town is the specialty roaster cafe by Paul Gallegos, with filter brews and espresso drinks.
Signature drink: Daily filter brew
Limonata Coffee and Italian Soda ★ 4.3
Limonata on Silver Avenue in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the Italian themed cafe with espresso drinks, Italian sodas and a daily 07:00 to 19:00 counter.
Signature drink: Italian soda and espresso
Winning Coffee Co ★ 4.2
Winning Coffee on Harvard Drive in Albuquerque's University District is the UNM student cafe institution with drip and espresso, open daily 06:00 to 21:00.
Signature drink: Drip and breakfast burrito
Espresso Fino ★ 4.4
Espresso Fino on Gold Avenue in downtown Albuquerque is the barista-owned specialty cafe with cortados, pour-overs and a small breakfast pastry selection.
Signature drink: Cortado and chai
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