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18 cafe places in Albuquerque we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Albuquerque | Cafe across every city.

Albuquerque's cafe scene blends all-day kitchens with a serious local coffee-roasting culture. Flying Star Cafe and Satellite Coffee both started here and spread across Nob Hill and the Northeast Heights, while The Grove Cafe and Market in EDo and Slate Street Cafe Downtown lean toward food. On the roaster side, Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters and Humble Coffee Co work Nob Hill, Zendo Coffee holds Downtown, and Cutbow Coffee operates near Old Town.

Flying Star Cafe Nob Hill ★ 4.2

$CaféNob Hill

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.

Flying Star Cafe Juan Tabo ★ 4.1

$CaféNortheast Heights

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.

The Grove Cafe and Market ★ 4.5

$CaféEdo

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.

Slate Street Cafe ★ 4.4

$CaféDowntown

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.

Java Joe's ★ 4.3

$CaféDowntown

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.

Satellite Coffee Central ★ 4.1

$CaféNob Hill

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.

Zendo Coffee ★ 4.5

$CaféDowntown

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.

Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6

$CaféNob Hill

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.

Humble Coffee Co ★ 4.5

$CaféNob Hill

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.

Cutbow Coffee ★ 4.6

$CaféOld Town

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.

Espresso Fino ★ 4.4

$CaféDowntown

Espresso Fino on Gold Avenue in downtown Albuquerque is the barista-owned specialty cafe with cortados, pour-overs and a small breakfast pastry selection.

Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6

$$CafeNob Hill

Michael Thomas Coffee Roasters on Bryn Mawr Drive in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the small batch roaster cafe with single origin espressos and pour overs.

Humble Coffee Co ★ 4.5

$$CafeNob Hill

Humble Coffee Co on Lomas Boulevard in Albuquerque is the specialty roaster cafe with micro-lot pour-overs, a flight bar and a small batch espresso program.

Cutbow Coffee ★ 4.6

$$CafeOld Town

Cutbow Coffee on Rio Grande Boulevard near Albuquerque's Old Town is the specialty roaster cafe by Paul Gallegos, with filter brews and pour over coffee.

Zendo Coffee ★ 4.5

$$CafeDowntown

Zendo Coffee on Second Street SW in downtown Albuquerque is the speciality single origin roaster cafe with pour overs, open seven days from early morning.

New Mexico Pinon Coffee ★ 4.3

$$CafeNorth Valley

New Mexico Pinon Coffee on Comanche Road in Albuquerque is the local pinon flavored coffee roaster since 1993, with retail beans and statewide grocery sales.

Satellite Coffee Roastery ★ 4.1

$$CafeNob Hill

Satellite Coffee on Central Avenue in Albuquerque's Nob Hill is the Flying Star sibling roaster cafe, pouring drip and espresso daily from 05:30.

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