Tia Sophia's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (966) • $$

"We had seen recommendations all over TikTok for breakfast spots in Santa Fe and this one kept popping up the most so we had to try it out. We came at peak time and we had around 4 groups in front us, but still we were seated within 5-8 minutes. Our waiter was quick to take our order and consistently came back to assure we were good on drink refills and to check on us. I had the sausage breakfast burrito with Christmas sauce (half green, half red). The burrito was large and filling and the sauces were delicious - I ended up liking the slightly spicier red sauce to the more flavorful green. The wife went with the Thursday Special. It was a pork plate with a sort of adobo sauce. She too enjoyed her dish and spoke highly of the tenderness of the pork and overall flavor. For a quick and easy breakfast, I'd highly recommend Tia Sophia's. Good service, good food and reasonably priced. KG Recommended."

The Shop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (399) • $$

"I keep chasin' that same old devil down the same old dead end highwayRidin' that storm runnin' through my veins like a shot down tail spun airplaneScared of nothin' and I'm scared to deathI can't breathe then I catch my breath...We finally cruised into Nob Hill, We settled into "The Shop" for morning grub, though they're busy, at what seemed like the "KrackODawn" we found a cozy booth, after we ordered/donated moolah..:)We shared the "Duck Hash" on a bed of red chile..grilled potatoes, sprouts first found in brussels/belgium, mushrooms, green chile (feeling a little bit like Xmas.:), garlic, cheddar and duck confit (too little quack) w. over-easy eggs on the side for the Lass. This was an exceptionally delish dish on our septuagenarian palates (still with canine teeth and molars..:) Washed down w. Orange Juice by the Lass and a CupOJoe by the Lad. A fun breafast grub for these Baby Boomers..:)Ain't no love in OklahomaJust the whistle of a long black trainYou'll know when it's comin' for yaRidin' in on the wind and rainBest, Avram L. Combs Jr."

Cutbow Coffee Roastology

★★★★★ 4.8 (293) • $$

"Any place with coffee iced cubes is the place for me and the fact that Cutbow has them and not only that, but their iced coffee was still under $3 in 2024 earns them 1,0000000 stars in my book. Oh wait, that's not all - their coffee is AMAZING. So smooth and expertly brewed; you can tell they have their craft down.So glad I stopped in--only had an iced coffee, but loved the interior and "fishing" vibe of this Albuquerque roastery. Next time I go, I hope to try more of their offerings, but for now--if you're passing through or a local, don't miss out on trying Cutbow!"

Iconik Coffee Roasters

★★★★☆ 4.1 (354) • $$

"DEFINITELY our favorite coffee shop. They roast their own beans, so the scent when you walk in is intoxicating (if you love coffee!)Food is always tasty & delicious, at any of their locations. This location has my favorite "campfire" seats, a group of Adirondack chairs with a stump for a footrest or table.Dogs allowed on the patio, which is a nice shady spot in the morning."

Gutiz

★★★★☆ 4.4 (306) • $$

"I never thought I'd say a goat cheese quesadilla was one or the best things I ate in Tao...but their goat cheese quesadilla was one of the best things I ate in Taos! This spot is likely known for their DDD stamp (yep, that's another DDD restaurant in the books), and arguably the Latin French fusion concepts sounds as if it could go wrong at any second, but their flowers are well deserved! Everything we tried was delicious.Every staff member we encountered was lovely. I will say, our potatoes were not reheated correctly, but the flavors were on point. I blame the fact that we arrive near close, I wouldn't exactly expect them fresh so close to closing hour. When I'm back the area, I'll have to remember to visit their lovely pastry case! If you're in the area, don't fear the Latin French fusion concept, Guy got it right, this spot is worth a visit."

Cinnamon Sugar and Spice Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (373) • $$

"I had not been here in a while! I noticed a new side room added with more tables and chairs and noticed that they serve dinner! I'll have to try! I met a friend for breakfast, and I had the pile-up. It was 2 eggs cooked my choice over hash browns, bacon, sausage, cheese (I think), lettuce, tomato, and green chili (red and Christmas were options). I totally enjoyed this dish--a popular one so said the counter clerk. The eggs sunny side up were cooked perfectly, and it was a nice mix of all the ingredients. I wouldn't say the bacon and sausage were too much, but it seemed scattered enough in the dish. I wanted to stay a way from carbs, and this does the trick. I left feeling just right and not too full. The menu has many great options of teas, food, and desserts. You order at the counter and take a seat. Someone will bring the food. Clean, friendly staff, and I didn't have to raise my voice to carry on a conversation despite a fairly full dining room. Recommend!"

Java Joe's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (315) • $

"Java Joe's is one of my favorite spots for brekkie. Their coffee is also delightful! I only make it down there on weekends due to work, so I do suffer from the crowds. The dining room isn't huge and often times the seats are filled. We always find ourselves hovering to snatch a seat while the other orders. My go-to is their breakfast enchiladas with red chile. The enchi's come flat with black beans, choice of chile and eggs and lil garnish. It always hits the spot for me. They have a full menu of lovely items along with daily specials. You can get a fancy coffee or stick with the drip brew too. You'll be happy with either route I promise. When the dining room is full, it can get very loud, so be prepared to turn up your vocals a notch. It's favorite spot and you can tell."

Humble Coffee Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (294) • $$

"I just went to Humble Coffee's 10 year anniversary party and I had a really nice time. It's so funny because I've driven by so often but have never stopped. That certainly won't be happening any more. Their coffee was unusually delicious; so smooth, rich and such low acidity. I also noticed they had a really nice selections of tea and light snacks. Their indoor seating had great feng shui, so well laid out and conducive to getting work done or having a nice conversation. I also loved the outdoor patio area. There were all kinds of local venders today but it looked like when that's not happening, there is plenty of easy parking. The other nice thing was the bulletin board of local events and resources.Well done Humble Coffee. Your cozy and inviting, your coffee is delicious and you're a hub of community! What's not to love?"

Rise + Roast

★★★★★ 4.5 (225) • $$

"YUM. ENOUGH. BEST DAMN DONUTS I can't give them any criticism. Ever. They are heavenly"

Henry & The Fish

★★★★★ 4.8 (161) • $$

"I really love this place. The owner is a sweetheart, and the food is epic.Got a beautiful breakfast bowl this morning. Affordable and delicious."

Rustic Bubble Tea Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (182) • $

"This is my favorite boba tea shop in Albuquerque, and I've tried a dozen or so. They have lots of options for customization (including reducing the sweetness level, which I appreciate since some boba shops make their tea too sweet for my taste!), the shop is clean, and they are fast at putting together all the custom teas. Best of all, the boba is always fresh and perfectly chewy.This is a small locally-owned shop that deserves everyone to know how great they are!"

Kap's Coffee Shop and Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (179) • $

"Absolutely love Kap's Coffee Shop. Delicious food, customer service, and a large menu. I love the New Mexican food. It's also an Albuquerque landmark. You can't go wrong with eating at a delicious restaurant that the regulars eat at."

The Daily Grind

★★★★☆ 3.5 (257) • $$

"Another beautiful fall day in central New Mexico finds the boys from the VA creative writing group at another local favorite. Join Tom Neiman and a few of his besties, enjoying themselves with various food orders. It is worth visiting this fine establishment. Watch the trailing YouTube video link to see what we ate and raved about. An interesting atmosphere and excellent service are complemented by the Daily Grind's ample parking lot. Try them - you won't regret it. https://youtu.be/UGmCmtbuC9Y?si=yp66hpWj-hRVNho7"

Bristol Doughnut

★★★★☆ 4.2 (176) • $

"Went here for their gluten free options since a family member is celiac. We decided to eat inside and a couple with a cat sat a few tables away. The cat was sitting on a chair inside the restaurant with the patron. I love animals and choose to leave them at home since there are possible allergies of other patrons and animals are only allowed in certain spaces in food establishments. A person working at the store came from behind the counter and pet the cat and gave it water. When we told the owners cats are not allowed they told us to "shut up." Due to this we left quickly. I will not be back to this establishment and hope that the ownership will take this seriously as this is not allowed in restaurants. https://www.nmrestaurants.org/statutes-for-service-animals-and-pets-in-restaurants/"

Crepas-oh!

★★★★★ 4.7 (140) • $$

"OVERALLCrepes-oh is one of the more unique places for a sitdown eatery in Santa Fe not to mention the entire state of New Mexico. RATING BREAKDOWNFood: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 PARKINGThe parking lot is undoubtedly a bit dumb to get to. If you're not careful, you'll end up in a totally different plaza. I found several spots available at around 1:30PM on 10/09/2023. Free parking.LOCATION/AMBIANCEThis restaurant - good for breakfast, brunch or lunch - is near the ever popular Meow Wolf. It's just down the street actually.THE GRUBEverything was wonderful! We all shared, then the next day I ate the rest of the leftovers.+ Spiced vanilla chai latte $6.50+ Roasted poblano crepe $14.95+ Hot chocolate $5.50+ Cuban crepe $14.95+ Handheld (Breakfast) burrito $9.95LITTLE YELPER'S CLUBNo kids menus. At least they weren't offered to my 9 & 10-year-olds.SERVICEOur waitress was mostly friendly and quick serving us until we were ready to leave, them she got cold. The other employees were dismissive & not that friendly.MY FAVORITE PART...My roasted poblano crepe! O. M. G. NOT SO FAVORITE PART...The snobbier attitudes of the other restauranteurs. Santa Feans tend to be like that in my opinion."

Limonata Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (183) • $$

"Limonata is a cute, little, local place located in the Nob Hill area. This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is friendly. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. The counter-gentleman/cashier who took my order was exceptionally friendly and professional, not only to me but to everyone in the line ahead of me. They offer a variety of food, pastries, and beverages. My husband and I had breakfast. I selected the Vegan breakfast bowl and my husband selected the Wrangler breakfast bowl. My bowl was a combination of fresh veggies, primarily potatoes, & served with a side of salsa. My husbands bowl consisted of potatoes, veggies, egg, meats, and cheese. My review is based primarily on my vegan breakfast bowl. Although the veggies were fresh, which I totally appreciate, the bowl lacked flavor. Had it not been for the salsa, I doubt I would have eaten as much of it as I did (I ate about 1/2). I was hoping it would have had a variety of spices on it, but it didn't- it was flavorless. My husband however gave his breakfast bowl four stars And stated he would have given it five stars but it had too much cheese.For those who eat crepes, They do offer a large variety of crepes. The crepes are made to order, looked, and smelled amazing. You can eat inside or outside. We sat outside on the side patio under an umbrella. The weather was beautiful And the patio is cute.I will eat here again but will try lunch next time. This was my first breakfast experience at this restaurant."

Piñon Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (136) • $$

"Open at 6am and that's a great thing. I stopped in this morning for an hour or two of early morning work, a quick Zoom call and my first coffee of the day. Clean, quiet, comfortable.My latte (no cortado) was excellent and with it, a cinnamon roll that was amazing. The seating was good, the coffee shop was lovely and I would be happy to return.[Review 21094 overall - 140 in New Mexico - 57 of 2024.]"

Betterday Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.8 (174) • $

"Best drip coffee in Santa fe. I am a coffee fanatic. I will drive miles for good drip coffee. I know how it needs to be brewed and how long it should sit before it loses its freshness (I can even tell how fresh it is when I mix half and half in). This place has great tasting, fresh coffee. Prices are faith as well. Service was quick. Would definitely recommend to anyone that actually cares about the taste and freshness of drip coffee."

Piñon Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (148) • $

"Yum!! So all I really knew about NM Pinon coffee was the large whole bean coffee bags that I would buy in different flavors throughout the year, when I would brew my coffee at home. Which I love!. Anyway, today I was getting my hair done and my hairdresser told me about this honey lavender latte from Pinon coffeehouse. Now I had no idea they had a regular store with different types of coffee drinks. So after my appt I went straight over there and ordered a honey lavender iced latte with a lavender cloud top. Which is this sweet cream that they put on top of the latte! Good lawd it is so so delicious! It made my day from an already good day to a great day! I definitely will be going back to try the other lattes and drinks. As of now this beats any other fancy iced coffee store around."

Cheese & Coffee Uptown

★★★★☆ 4.2 (128) • $

"I meant to take a picture, but the sandwich was so tasty it was gone long before. This place has been on this corner in the strip mall for a very long time. Despite the name sounding strange (ok, I'd be find with cheese and coffee for a meal, but I know that's not everyone's thing!) this is a nice but very small lunch spot. The servers are very friendly and the food is great. I haven't been here since just before covid so I was pleased to see they were still around when I really needed a sandwich fix! The place is small and has a very quaint old-style community restaurant feel. All the servers and staff are very friendly. I always take a quick look at the menu before I head over and think I know what I want then something else grabs my eye on the menu. Really though that's ok, I haven't had a meal here that I haven't enjoyed yet! Also, it's usually enough food to be two meals at least for me. Check this place out if you get a chance!"

Sweet Cup Espresso & Boba Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (136) • $$

"After a very long & frustrating day & a week that felt like an eternity, Sweet Cup gave friendly service & the exact drink to turn my down upside down. Thank you for adding a bright spot to my day!!"

Villa Myriam Roasting

★★★★★ 4.5 (99) • $

"Was in town for a business trip and happen to come across this coffee shop. Was so good i came for 3 days straight. Here are the items i would recommend trying:- Pour over medium roast - flavorful and chocolate notes- aztec latte hav a perfect sweetnes and touch of cinnamon - Carnitas Burrito is a must with stuffed chile relleno- bacon sandwich had a good spread inside with thick apple wood bacon- salmon bagel had good portion of salmon and tasty everything bagelIf your in town you must try."

Craft Donuts & Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (89)

"Last year I happened upon this food truck across from Kaune's market and have been dreaming of there donuts ever since! This is a must go stop for me every time I go to Santa F"

Los Ranchos Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (92) • $

"Nice people. I stop in periodically for cheesecake. They always have a great selection of deserts..."

Marigold Café

★★★★☆ 4.2 (97) • $$

"Tried this cafe today 6-22-24, absolutely delicious and fabulous. My daughter had the breakfast Indian taco w/carne adovada. I had chicken pesto panini with a salad and Xmas chile fries for an appetizer. All so tasty, fast and friendly service. Very clean. I asked how long they have been in business, they said since November of 2019, I am soooo glad they survived the pandemic!!!!!"

Humble Coffee Company

★★★★☆ 4 (106) • $$

"One gal working hard at the counter this morning and despite the queue of customers, she did a great job of keeping things flowing. I ordered a cortado, which is supposed to be half espresso and half steamed milk. It ended up as more like a latte with a bunch of foamed milk, but still quite good.Out of breakfast burritos this morning though the pastries - including a GF donut - looked great.Wifi worked okay. A lot slow considering that there weren't very many other people here and no one else pounding away at their laptop.[Review 20549 overall - 101 in New Mexico - 1530 of 2023.]"

Rust Is Gold Coffee

★★★★★ 4.5 (83) • $$

"Albuquerque has a great coffee shop scene and rust is gold is just another one of those great options for a good cup. It's a very unique environment and absolutely coffee for dudes, but I like it.In case you didn't realize it is motorcycle themed and they are branding is very unique. They have great options when it comes to dietary restrictions and are very vegetarian friendly. Parking is never a problem and they don't get super busy but in a good way. It's a good place to sit down at work.Bonus points because they now are serving pastries from Fat City which is one of my favorite hidden gems. Their raspberry biscochito bar is absolutely amazing."

Flying Roadrunner Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (75) • $

"Bake the CycleAdorable family-owned and run bakery that "...specializes in french pastries with a New Mexican flare."We stopped in here on our last full day in ABQ to get a light bite and caffeineted to start our day, and it was a pleasant experience. The Good:*Located in Old Town Albuquerque, which is one a must-see if you're visiting ABQ. *Great décor with lots of local art showcased *Red Chile Mocha was fantastic as it showcased the harmonious balance between chocolate and chiles that everyone needs to try to believe. *Cruffins were flaky and buttery as advertised*Friendly serviceThe Meh:*Biscochito Cruffin didn't have that classic anise and cinnamon flavor of a traditional Biscochito in the cream, only the tiny cookie. Don't get me wrong, it was still delicious, but it would've been a flavor bomb if they'd flavored the cream. *Only street parking (i.e., metered) on Mon - Sat 0700 - 1800 (free on Sundays and holidays)Conclusion: Fantastic spot in Old Town to get high-quality baked goods and an excellent cup o' Joe."

Java Joe's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (83) • $

"Java joes is always busy with a line filling the parking lot. It's very convenient that they have a worker running to cars to take the order so it could be ready by the time we get to the window. Of course the drinks ALWAYS taste amazing being that I got a sugar free drink I was very happy with it! I would've given 5 stars but the workers were not too friendly"

Fei's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (70) • $

"Wonderful Taiwanese lady who runs this place. I've been looking for authentic Asian food and I'm so glad I found Fei's cafe. The lady used 5o run a restaurant near UNM but closed it down to temporarily return home to take care of her family...and is now back in business cooking Taiwanese street food in ABQ again.Te menu is small and a bit limited, mostly what you can get as street food in Taiwan (youtiao, xiaolongbao, pork buns, dumplings, etc). But..the catch is..she takes the time to cook the meals herself! It's homecooking and not storebought! So, given she has to cook things fresh and is the only one running the cafe, please be kind and understanding that it may take a while to get your food...but yes..this place is original Asian food..and helps curb my desire for authentic Chinese food quite effectively.P.S. the lady is so kind..My first time at the cafe, I spent some time having a conversation with her. She even gave me some free snacks that she just made ro try. The subsequent visits..shr already remembers me!!"

Tribes Coffee House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (97) • $$

"My go to when in Santa Fe. The coffee is good, the service is good, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. I have always been pleased with the food I have ordered."

Pinon Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57) • $

"We were in town visiting family, and they recommended this place. This place has a nice, chill vibe, and a overall cool place. The cashier was very nice, and there were no waiters, as a coffee shop should be. My family that lives here recommended it, saying it was the best coffee shop in town, and it didn't disappoint! I tried some of everyone's drinks, including mine, and everything was amazing! The scone and bear claw were amazing as well. The filling in the bear claw was my favourite part. While we are still in town, we have to go here again!"

Donut Mart

★★★★☆ 4 (57) • $

"Hands down, the best donuts in Albuquerque! Destroys those other places that try to claim they make a great donut!"

Travel Bug

★★★★☆ 4.1 (51) • $$

"This place is cool but not in the literal sense. I walked in and the man behind the bar beered me right away. For a small nearly home brew set up it wasn't bad. They have maps for everywhere, books too! They don't have AC which if your from the area probably isn't a big deal but being from a cooler place it cut our stay short. It looks like they can print maps too but I'm not sure."

Alpine Alley

★★★★☆ 4.4 (43) • $$

"Cheerful & attentive staff! Great eats are worth the wait. Personalized menu if you want. Dirty chai latte with Faye's twist. Linda's pastries are yummy for the tummy, all real ingredients."