Highest-rated cafes in Albuquerque, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Albuquerque using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#25. Jersey Jack's Eatery
- Rating: 3.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 2101-2149 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Categories: American (Traditional), Cafes
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#24. la Madeleine
- Rating: 3.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 2110 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#23. La Luna Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 7600 Jefferson St NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#22. Le Chantilly
- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 8216 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
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#21. Mercantile Café
- Rating: 3.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Adress: 1909 Bellamah Ave NW Sawmill Market Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Categories: Cafes
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#20. Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 3500 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#19. Delicias Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 6001 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Categories: Mexican, Cafes
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#18. Copper Canyon Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 5455 Gibson Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Categories: Mexican, American (Traditional), Cafes
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#17. Artichoke Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (431 reviews)
- Price: $$$
- Adress: 424 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Categories: American (New), Cafes
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#16. Swiss Alps Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (142 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 3000 San Pedro NE Ste F Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#15. Mustang Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 8601 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112
- Categories: Cafes
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#14. Java Joe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (275 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 906 Park Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Yasmine's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 1600 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cafes, Halal
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#12. Kawaii Boba Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 3200 La Orilla Rd NW Ste E-1 Albuquerque, NM 87120
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Cafes
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#11. Kickstand Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 1127 Alameda Blvd NE Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87114
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Bike Rentals, Bike Repair/Maintenance
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#10. Dave's Valley Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (344 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 6601 4th St NW Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#9. Cafe Lush
- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 700 Tijeras Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
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#8. Cheese & Coffee Cafe Downtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 119 San Pasquale Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Salad
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#7. Curious Toast
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Adress: 718 Central Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. The Grove Cafe & Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1426 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 600 Central Ave SE Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American (New), Cafes
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#5. Slate at the Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 2000 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Categories: Cafes, Museums
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#4. Montage Coffee and Wine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 7015 4th St Nw Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#3. Empire Board Game Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 3503 Central Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Categories: Cafes, Tabletop Games
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#2. Flying Roadrunner Bakery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 303 Romero St NW Ste 124 Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#1. The Mouse Hole Cheese Shop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Adress: 300 Broadway Blvd NE Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Wine Bars, Themed Cafes
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