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Little Bear Coffee Shop & Wine Bar- Nob Hill

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👍👍 This coffee shop captures route 66 beautifully by just building out the historic piece of the highway enough to bring life to it, and not take away from the bones of it's past glory. Simple and tasty coffee, plenty of space to work if your looking for a quiet place to concentrate, and friendly chill... People often mention coffee, shop, good, chill, Great, great,


Address

3123 Central Ave NE D, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Website

www.littlebearcoffee.com

Contact

(505) 308-8290

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (362 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Tyler G. 2 years ago on Google
    This coffee shop captures route 66 beautifully by just building out the historic piece of the highway enough to bring life to it, and not take away from the bones of it's past glory. Simple and tasty coffee, plenty of space to work if your looking for a quiet place to concentrate, and friendly chill staff. Absolutely worth the stop in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Audrey C. 5 months ago on Google
    The ambiance is studious (gets crowded easily but theres outside covered space) and chill, music is a1. The food is ok, some pastries and breakfast burritos (are warmed up to order) available all day. The drinks? I had a seasonal cold brew pumpkin spice with almond milk. It was good and strong. Overall I'd recommend if you're a student or tourist😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the coffee and the community feel. Very all inclusive business. Quirky and chill decor, reminded me of my younger days working at the neighborhood coffee shop. Saw all ages here, some working on laptops, others just enjoying a good cup with friends. I got a honey orange blossom iced latte that was perfectly flavored. Really a gem on Nob hill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christian J. 11 months ago on Google
    The hot chocolate here is a puzzle. It appears they use a chocolate flake/powder mixture into a milk base, which is partially incorporated and partially pulpy. There's no whipped cream, and instead appears to be a froth layer for that early texture. The flakes/powder however becomes visible and there is a noticeable pulp texture halfway through the drink that stuck to the teeth and melted away and was noticeable during the swallow. I personally wasn't a fan, but the chocolate flavor did intensify halfway through after the froth layer was finished, likely due to the flakes collecting at the bottom and simmering in the warm milk. The people here are awesome, and they do have a bakery case with stellar pastries and serve up warm burritos, but the hot chocolate is a miss, stick to their coffee!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot to get a latte and relax. We’re in from out of town and this is a big place with a parking lot on Route 66. The cookie was excellent as well. I would go back here for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lemøn T. 2 years ago on Google
    The workers are very pretty, they are nice it's a nice coffee place to come along with friends <3 I loved it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace W. 2 years ago on Google
    I seriously love going here. They open at 7am which is nice considering some other coffee shops get off to a later start. Dog friendly inside and outside. The coffee is great and they also have pastries and breakfast burritos. Great ambiance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Breanna S. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the chill vibes here. However the coffee has a flavor that I couldn’t place, not in a pleasant way. I’m not sure if it is the milk they use or the chocolate (I got a mocha and a hot coco). It had an almost soy taste? Not sure. They also have some great art and cool merch.

  • 5/5 Ben Q B. 2 years ago on Google
    LB takes the reins as ABQ's top coffee. Their latte has that difficult-to-find dense, velvety foam characteristic of an authentic Australian flat white. Love it. Chill atmosphere that's appropriately hip but not so much that you don't feel welcome. The staff is friendly and all around awesome, too.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is great. Coffee is great. Always a bit packed, but that is normal for the university district. Music is not too loud. Concrete and cinder block aesthetics. Fun city coffee shop!

  • 5/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    Now that's some good espresso. Had the single origin Kenya, perfectly extracted. Love the atmosphere and outdoor seating. Good coffee and sunlight is all I need and Little Bear provides!

  • 5/5 Camila P. 11 months ago on Google
    I went during the day an ordered Golden Milk. Service was quick and the drink was good. There were plenty of outlets and tables so I easily found a spot to post up and get some work done. There's not a lot of parking spots which was a pain. I'd be interested to go back in the evening when it is a wine bar.

  • 5/5 Madison S. 8 months ago on Google
    From my experience in Albuquerque thus far, this is my favorite coffee shop in town. You can't go wrong with any of the coffee here, but I recommend the iced pour over, especially in the heat of the summer. I also tried the cedar vanilla donut and it was absolutely delicious. There are lots of tables inside which is very nice. The one draw back about this venue is that it can get slightly warm inside.

  • 5/5 youcanthandleit 11 months ago on Google
    I went there with my son and another friend not too long ago and I have to say I was highly impressed with this little gem! I have never been so delighted to have tea and a nice little treat. I had the blood orange chai tea and a lavender oatmeal bar. Both were so good and refreshing! They don't load anything down with a bunch of refined sugar, the atmosphere is very laid back, there is a ton of space and variety in settings. Great place to do work or unwind! And at night they transform into serving wine and beer along with the rest of the menu they serve during the day. I highly recommend this place to all who need a place to refresh themselves!

  • 5/5 Michael F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little shop with a small outdoor patio right on Central in Albuquerque. The breakfast burritos were tasty, and the coffee was delicious. A highlight on my roadtrip from Tucson to Denver.

  • 5/5 Joy H. 9 months ago on Google
    Cozy coffee shop, good coffee, friendly atmosphere. Love the vibe, great place to sit and chill.

  • 5/5 Carlos L. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice coffee shop, my coffee was great, welcoming staff, they are pet friendly and the dogs on site were adorable, I’d come for the pets lol

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 7 months ago on Google
    Great coffee shop that closes late at night!!! They have big and small tables to collaborate with groups. The tables have plugs on the wall available to charge your devices. Had their spearmint herbal tea with honey and it was delicious. Will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Anna Z. 7 months ago on Google
    Great vibe...cool music choices. Perfect laid back hum of activity. Really appreciate the mostly 7am to 11pm hours. Variety of seating options. Art decor are evocative and chill. This may be my new regular spot to meet up with friends or just sit and write.

  • 5/5 Annalena S. 2 years ago on Google
    super cute coffee shop! Perfect place to bring your laptop and get some work done or just enjoy one of their drinks! Had the iced chai latte and it was really good! Will def come back!!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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