Rust Is Gold Coffee

Best vegan tofu breakfast burrito in Albuquerque, maybe the southwest. Loved the honey lavender latte. Choice of all the nondairy milks! Busy but fast service. Donuts looked great, I’ll need to try them next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This coffee is as good as anything I've had at Starbucks and Flying Star, and it's less expensive at each of the same volumes as well! I wish I'd come across this place sooner.

Best coffee and people

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Good atmosphere for sipping a cup or for special events.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Awesome place, great people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm so happy I found out about this place! The vegan burrito is awesome, the coffee is great, and the atmosphere/ environment is exactly what I want out of a coffee shop. Also, plenty of non-dairy milk options, without the typical surcharge. Updated from previous review on 2025-09-01

Chill vibe and great cold brew! Staff are friendly people. It's a great place to take a break or catch up with friends.

Great coffee place. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came for a car show in the parking lot. But gained a new spot for a coffee in the mornings. The staff were friendly and answered questions regarding their menu.
I ordered an iced Americano coffee with Hazelnut and cream. So good. I would recommend others to come check out Rust Is Gold Coffee.

Bonus: they offer active military/veteran discount.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great prices, good drinks, & cool ambiance

One of my new favorite spots! The blueberry donuts are unreal—perfectly soft, fresh, and bursting with flavor. And the lavender honey iced coffee? Absolutely delicious and so unique. It’s the perfect balance of floral and sweet without being overpowering. The vibe is cozy and inviting, making it a great place to relax or catch up with a friend. Highly recommend stopping in—you won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Absolutely phenomenal coffee shop and well worth stopping in. The coffee and vibes were great. As someone who’s gluten free and was traveling with our goldens this place was it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Googled “coffee near me” and it brought me here. The coffee, the service, the breakfast burrito- absolutely gold. No understatement. Simply the best toasted breakfast burrito in the city.. so delicious! They have a ton of latte flavor options which I love!

Such a great surprise!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had an iced mocha, gross. Had a little bit of ice, not much flavor. Maybe their hot coffee is better, idk. Not going to try it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Fuel, Grit, and a Damn Good Cup: A Coffee Break at Albuquerque’s Two-Wheeled Haven

Not every coffee shop needs to whisper. Some should growl.

Tucked into a weathered corner of Albuquerque, this moto-inspired café doesn’t bother with minimalist Scandinavian design or lavender oat milk foam art. No, this place runs on gasoline dreams and the hiss of a working espresso machine—equal parts garage and gathering place, with the rich aroma of freshly ground beans layered over the subtle scent of engine oil and leather.

It’s a space where chrome and caffeine coexist, and where the walls don’t just decorate, they mean something—adorned with vintage helmets, custom bike sketches, and road-worn relics that speak to long-haul rides and rebel hearts. And while the motorcycles may line the lot outside, it’s the coffee that roars the loudest.

The espresso? Sharp, clean, and unapologetic. The drip? Solid enough to make you ditch your usual chain-order loyalty. There’s no over-embellishing here—no gimmicks, just a straight-up good cup made by people who know their craft. The baristas aren’t trying to be your therapist or your DJ—they’re focused, efficient, and quietly cool.

The seating is generous and unpretentious—sprawled across communal tables, repurposed metal stools, and sun-soaked patios where boots outnumber loafers. You might find a mechanic next to a laptop freelancer, both sipping the same single-origin roast with the same look of satisfaction.

This isn’t a curated “vibe.” It’s a lived-in space—spoiled only in the sense that it feels like it shouldn’t exist in such polished times. It’s too real for influencers, too raw for brand deals, and just right for anyone who prefers their coffee black and their spaces with soul.

Call it a pit stop, a hideout, or a haven—but whatever you do, don’t miss it. This is where good coffee meets the open road, and both are better because of it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4