New Mexico Coffee


 

The first time we featured coffee was strictly coffee shops in Rio Rancho, and they were both fantastic in their own ways. Well as time passes comes the opportunity for more exploration, and the discovery of new coffee shops to try. Once again, these coffee shops were both unique with great offerings for coffee fans of all types. So, without further ado here are two more coffee shops worth checking out in the Albuquerque area. 

Suenos Coffee: When I first saw Suenos I thought it was cool that there were multiple coffee food trucks in the area. Then I decided to try them, and quickly realized it was way more than a coffee truck. It is a full-on walk-in coffee shop, in a trailer, attached to a pickup truck. Walk up the ramp, and you will forget you are in a trailer, with its wood floors, counter, and friendly baristas to greet you. While they have a full menu of classic espresso drinks including lattes, mochas, I naturally went with my go to which is the cold brew. I was not disappointed at all, as this was a very smooth, and balanced cup of coffee. No sweetener or cream necessary. While this is a coffee truck obviously the location can be hard to find, but one other aspect that makes these guys great is they can always be found a Presbyterian downtown, and the rust location serving up coffee for healthcare workers. If you are a coffee fan, and see this truck setup, do yourself a favor and stop, it is worth the visit. 

Whispering Bean: Located on Alameda near Corrales Road tucked away in a strip mall lies this hidden gem of Albuquerque. So hidden that if you aren’t paying attention you will drive by and have to detour to get to it. Whispering Bean is a small coffee shop that has a real community feel and a great variety of drinks. But what makes this place even more impressive is they are also a roaster serving up their own offerings. The baristas were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the coffee they served down to the small samples offered to me to differentiate between their coffees. After some tasting, and conversation with the barista I tried the Guatemala coffee. It was bright, light bodied, and very vibrant in flavor. Unlike other coffees from that region, it was smooth, and not acidic which made for a great cup. Again, no cream or sugar needed. This is a place you can go to multiple times whether it is to enjoy a cup on site or bring home a bag for the week. 

As I have said before I love and am surprised how many independent coffee shops there are in New Mexico. Each one is so unique, and full of great people who are passionate about their craft. More importantly, each one is also one I would visit again without hesitation. The only issue is there are so many more that I want to try, so I guess it’s time to explore and find the next one.

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