The Coffee Shop - Albuquerque

I’ve always thought good coffee was hard to come by in ABQ, but this has changed my opinion. Nestled on the north west edge of downtown, this quaint little joint knows how to prepare coffee! Indoor and outdoor seating, though not a ton. Great decor inside complete with coffee products for sale, at for sale, and even a mini record shop! And the coffee was fantastic. Day one was just a mocha, one of my favorite ways to judge a coffee shop: those starting with bad coffee usually put way too much mocha flavorings in order to cover the poor coffee flavor, but not Castle! The mocha flavoring was mild and really allowed the rich, complex flavors of their espresso beans to be the dominant flavor. Day two will be a pour over — the ultimate beans test.

Cute local coffee spot. Set in downtown and easy to access, this is definitely an inclusive space with quality coffee and pastries! Staff was super helpful, letting us ask plenty of questions before ordering. Above and beyond, they even entertained our general questions about ABQ, like where to find the porcupines! Great experience.

Look no further for a downtown craft coffee shop. I'm just passing through Albuquerque but if I lived here this is where I'd be a regular. Josh was so helpful and friendly. I got the iced coffee which had incredible floral notes and the donuts were incredible.

What a fun coffee spot! The owner took our order and was so friendly and helpful. And genuine. While waiting for our latte we noticed that he seemed to know each of his customers. Our order was ready quickly and it was delicious. We can't wait to see the new (second) location!

The location is uniquely nestled just west of downtown Albuquerque. The owner interacts very well with the clientele and acknowledges/remembers them very well. The barista staff is experienced and friendly as well. One thing that sets this coffee shop aside from others, is that they bring the order to you rather than call your name to the counter. My personal favorite drink is their pour over coffee, but their specialty coffee is very delicious as well.