Coffee Trucks



 

If there is one thing I have said before it is worth repeating that I love the options to get a great cup of coffee in the Albuquerque area. Whether it is a brick-and-mortar shop or a traveling truck I will always want to stop and try them or make a note of where they are to come back and try them. On some recent explorations I was lucky enough to drive by two that I haven’t gotten to try yet. After the caffeine buzz wore off from their delicious and unique offerings, I knew I had to write about them. 

Latte Corazon: I had seen this small truck drive by me and had heard of them but thankfully one day I was stuck at a red light and saw them parked. So, after deciding to stop I really enjoyed my visit and was glad I made the detour. The menu features all the classic coffee shop menu items, but also some so unique I have never seen them before. The syrup flavors are very original and include Mexican vanilla, pecan, and piloncillo in addition to signature drinks like Dirty Horchata and cold brew tonic. I caught the seasonal menu on their window and opted for the Sunny Honey which was a honey and orange latte. It was slightly sweet, and very bright with citrus flavor which made for a refreshing, delicious cup of coffee. There are also a small variety of pastries which happen to be vegan, I had the cinnamon knot, which was light, flaky, and full of great cinnamon/sugar flavor. This is a truck I would visit again without hesitation. There are several more drinks I can’t wait to try, and I look forward to seeing what their seasonal offerings are as they rotate. I found them at the corner of Unser and Paseo del Norte, and thankfully they seem to be there often. Whether driving by it or know where they are it is worth seeking this truck out. Great coffee, and friendly service, you will not be disappointed. 

Catalyst Coffee: To say that I had been trying to have Catalyst for a while now is an understatement and has turned into a bit of a treasure hunt. But, when I saw where he was open, I knew I had to go out of my way to try them, and I was glad I did. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming with a clear passion for great coffee. Looking over the menu everything looked delicious, but one signature item stuck out that I have not seen on any menu before, and that was the nitro Maple Cold Brew. This was an incredibly balanced cup of coffee. The nitro made it creamy, the coffee was smooth and full bodied, and the maple added the perfect amount of sweetness, and a complex flavor was better than sugar. On a hot day or any day for that matter this cup of coffee will hit the spot. Another menu item I was intrigued by but will have to wait another time to try is the vanilla lavender latte. While Catalyst can be hard to find they are worth it when you do, so make sure to stop by and order a cup and pick up one of his great stickers. Thankfully soon they will be expanding into a brick-and-mortar so I will be able to have them anytime I want, and that can’t come soon enough.

There is something to be said about how many independent coffee shops exist in Albuquerque and beyond. Coming from a place that was dominated by one chain to have so many options here is still amazing to me. It is also one of my favorite aspects of living here. No matter where I am driving, I know that a great cup of coffee can be around any corner or parked along the side of the street. Time to explore and find more. 

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