Zendo Coffee

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2025-02-17

incredible local cafe with bk hipster vibes and art. had the aztec latte which is dark chocolate w cayenne, and the matcha latte which was earthy and legit, very atypical and impressive. great prices and chill vibes would def love to spend more time here if i lived here. would come back

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2025-03-17

I was really looking forward to visiting this café during my trip to Albuquerque—it was at the top of my list. When I first walked in, the atmosphere was great: bright walls, hanging lights, and a welcoming vibe. By the time I left, I felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. As my friend and I asked about the doughnut flavors and pastries, the worker became noticeably irritated—so much so that we actually sat down and talked about how uncomfortable the interaction was. I understand that people have bad days and different people don't "vibe" well, but for a first-time visitor, this was not a great impression as we were only inquiring about the pastries. We ordered an iced Ube latte, an iced caramel latte, and a couple of doughnuts. Unfortunately, the drinks were completely underwhelming—so bad, in fact, that we had to throw them out after just a couple of sips. My "Ube latte" was bland, grey and flavorless, which is ridiculous because Ube is naturally rich and distinctive. If I'm being honest, two stars is VERY generous. For a $37 bill, I expected way better service, drinks, and food. I was really disappointed—especially after hearing so many great things about this place. Based on my experience, the reputation and glowing reviews of this café did NOT hold up.

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2025-02-26

Shout out to Antoinetta (sp?) and the wonderful baristas at Zendo! I was just on a quick train stop and ran over to the shop. I called ahead and they had a delicious iced matcha and red chile burrito waiting for me. Beautiful, inviting space and eclectic coffee menu. Only 5 min walk from Amtrak. Highly recommend!