# Quiet Coffee Shops in Albuquerque

Quiet enough to read, study, or think straight.

- **La Luz Coffee Co.** (North Valley): North Valley roastery with a piñon spice latte. The syrups lean New Mexican. This fall alone: a mercado, a latte-art throwdown, and an anniversary dance party. Hours: Daily 7am–6pm. Good to know: Quiet enough to study; Pup cups for dogs; Street parking.
- **Remedy Coffee** (Near Old Town): Free books, craft nights, and whatever their baker made that morning. Run by Durán's Pharmacy next door, on Lomas just before Old Town. Apple empanadas, kombucha on tap, loose-leaf tea, and a patio. Hours: Daily 7am–4pm. Good to know: Wifi; Fireplace in winter; Quiet inside.
- **Flying Star**: Coffee, a cake case, and a full dinner menu under one roof. Cakes and pies from scratch daily, voted Best Bakery by Rio Rancho readers. Live music some nights at the Paseo and Corrales locations. Hours: Hours vary by location. Good to know: Free wifi at every location; Beer & wine; Quiet at most locations.
- **Rust Is Gold** (NE Heights): The moto coffee shop. Riders grab a cup while they wait on a tire change. Riding jackets for sale at the counter, a yearly Monster Mash car and bike show, and yoga nights. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm · Sat–Sun 8am–5pm. Good to know: Quiet during the day for work.
- **VM Coffee** (Downtown): French Toast Friday on local challah, a new version every week. They roast their own beans, and Chef Yoyo Torres runs the kitchen: tortilla soup, crème brûlée French toast. Patio seating when it's warm. Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–3pm · Sat 10am–2pm · closed Sun. Good to know: Fast wifi; Quiet.
- **Trifecta Coffee**: They roast their own and bake hard: green chile apple cheesecake bars, hand-tempered bonbons. Open until 6 on weekdays, and people come here to study. Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–6pm · Sat 7am–5pm · Sun 8:30am–3pm. Good to know: Wifi; Quiet; Covered patio.