Santa Fe's Coffee World

Peter Bowen

Oct 13

4 min read

People new to Santa Fe are always looking for a place to have coffee. Luckily, there are quite a few to chose from.

Where to Buy Beans: Santa Fe's Local Roasters

Ohori's Coffee Roasters has been roasting in Santa Fe since 1984, making it the city's longtime standard. It roasts in small batches, offers more than 30 coffees leaning toward medium and dark roasts, and has two shops: 1098½ S. St. Francis Drive and 505 Cerrillos Road. The French Roast and Santa Fe Blend are local favorites, and the shops carry mugs, presses and gifts.
Iconik Coffee Roasters roasts its own beans and sells them by the bag at all three cafes and online.
Java Joe's & Groovy Bean has been locally owned since 2002 and roasts its own fair-trade coffee.
Odd Box Coffee Roasters is one of the newer names, started by a coffee-industry veteran who focuses on traceable beans from light to dark roasts. Look for it in local grocery stores, in restaurants and online.
Aroma Coffee of Santa Fe roasts on the south side of town, near Bisbee Court, and sells organic, single-origin, decaf and flavored coffees online.

Coffee with Pastries (or a Real Meal)

Baked & Brew on Cerrillos Road is one of the newest spots in town, with a case full of pastries and desserts, sandwiches, and a drive-thru. The space is small, so it's better for a treat than a long stay.
Cafecito at the Trailhead Compound (922 Shoofly St.) in the Baca District is a family-owned cafe with Argentine roots. The empanadas and the patio are the draw, and it serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch near the Acequia Trail.
Iconik offers bowls, toasts, breakfast tacos and baked goods at all three locations. Ask about the dark chocolate sea salt cookie.
Sage Bakehouse is a bakery first, known for its breads and almond croissants, with good coffee to go with them.
Clafoutis brings French pastries to Santa Fe, from croissants to pain au chocolat, with espresso drinks alongside.
Betterday makes its own tortillas, and its breakfast burritos are worth the trip.

Cafes to Work In

Santa Fe has a growing number of people who work remotely, and these are the spots where you'll see laptops open on a weekday morning.

Java Joe's on Siler Road (1248 Siler Rd) is a local institution in the Siler-Rufina corridor near Meow Wolf. It has big windows, plenty of tables, easy parking and a crowd of regulars who all seem to know each other.
Iconik Lena (1600 Lena St.) is the original location, with lots of seating and a lively room. Parking is tight, so arrive before 9 a.m. The Lena Street area around it has become a hub for small businesses and studios.
Iconik Red (1366 Cerrillos Rd.) fills a former auto service station with light and has the easiest parking of the three Iconiks.
Iconik Lupe (314 S. Guadalupe St.) sits in a walkable stretch near the Railyard, handy if you want to run errands afterward.
35° North Coffee (60 E. San Francisco St.) is upstairs in the Santa Fe Arcade, just off the Plaza. It has a sunny patio and a conference room you can use for a team meeting. Go early for parking.

Cafes to Meet Friends and Linger

Downtown Subscription (376 Garcia St.) on the Eastside is Santa Fe's classic neighborhood coffeehouse and newsstand. Its garden patio fills with locals and their dogs, Canyon Road is a short walk away, and Garcia Street Books is next door.
Betterday anchors the West Alameda area near Alto Park and the river trail. It's open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and the record shop next door makes browsing part of the visit.
CrashMurderBusiness (312 Montezuma Ave) shares a mid-century building with a chocolate and cashmere shop and a local jeweler. Comfortable chairs, good music and inventive drinks make it an easy place to settle in.
Sky Coffee in the Railyard has a bright room and a warm patio steps from the Farmers' Market, the Violet Crown cinema and the galleries.
The Teahouse (821 Canyon Rd) serves a long list of teas plus coffee, with a lovely patio for brunch.
Collected Works Bookstore (202 Galisteo) pairs Iconik coffee with a downtown bookstore, a natural fit for a quiet catch-up.
Tribes Coffee House (3470 Zafarano Dr) is a great place on the Southside for coffee, reading, and delicious quesidillas.

Quick Stops and Drive-Thrus

Java Joe's on Rodeo Road (2801 Rodeo Rd.) has a drive-thru and stays open later and on Sundays, a plus for south-side neighborhoods.
Agapao Coffee (1650 St Michaels Dr) is a drive-thru favorite with a sweeter menu and a much-loved chai.
Baked & Brew on Cerrillos lets you grab a pastry and a latte without leaving the car.

Coffee?

Thinking about buying or selling in Santa Fe? I'm happy to meet you for coffee at any of these spots and talk about which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Call/text me at (917) 544-3189 and let me buy you a cup of coffee.