I've been in a few countries and a few different cafes around the world, and Rust is Gold (RiG) is the first place I've seen to take advantage of a mechanic's need for a good cup of Joe in the morning. Combining the best of both worlds, coffee and gearhead culture, Rust is Gold scratches that itch some of us might not have known we had. The day I pulled up, there was a bike meet outside, along with a couple of classic cars and a book signing by the front door. As I walked inside, there was a DJ turntable set up immediately to the right of the doorway with low-fi beats playing and the place was packed. I took a look around, snapped some shots of the place, and checked out the merch along the north wall of the store. There was an old cigarette machine which gave me a laugh as I looked closer at it and realized it wasn't loaded with cigarettes, but small packets of RiG's coffee for sale. I grabbed some stickers, and two cans of coffee to go to take to work that week and made for the counter. I don't remember what I had that day, as it was a special, but I remember it tasted like black cherries. Proceeds were going to the local ASPCA, and I figured if it was the special why not. I looked at the mix of people in the room chatting it up, and waited for my coffee thinking about why no one in the world had tried this before. It wasn't long before I got my order, took a sip and headed back out on the road. If you like what you are reading, stop on in, and maybe bring your friends and your bikes, or cars, or whatever motorized conveyances you have.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Rich, smooth flat whites and good plain old coffee. If you’re looking for a special treat, the green chile cheddar croissants are top notch. My partner can vouch for the vegan burritos too! The baristas are so friendly, and you’ll get a mix of bikers and non-bikers, all hanging out. The bikers even meet up during the Balloon Fiesta for morning glow rides! Cool vintage motorcycle helmets line the walls, and they have some cool jackets and hats for sale.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection, Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian options
Vegan burritos
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Plenty of parking, even on Saturday morning. They have dedicated motorcycle spaces right in front.

A place that always makes me feel like I’m a visiting a friend that offers cozy drinks! Baristas are always very accommodating (especially when I say it’s too hot) and always offer a smile and great conversation. My favorite coffee spot.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Vegetarian options
They offer vegetarian pastries and usually a breakfast item.
Dietary restrictions
They offer several non- dairy mills for anyone’s needs.
Parking
Lot has plenty of parking including spots for motorcycles.
Kid-friendliness
Super cool spot for the kiddos to see vintage bikes.
Wheelchair accessibility
Easily accessible with great parking.

Best pup cups in town. My dude looks forward to every Sunday to get his pup cup fix. He gets all excited when we pull into the parking lot. I hear the coffee is great there too. They have some records for sale and you can put a record on to listen to it there.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Dietary restrictions
They are familiar with most allergy ingredients and can accommodate special orders. Such as vegan or lactose or gluten free etc...
Parking
I've never had a problem finding a good parking spot here.
Kid-friendliness
Just an overall friendly vibe. Customers interact with each other from time to time.

Cool, local coffee shop that caters to bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Very cool atmosphere. I went during a week day and it was quiet enough for a couple folks to work on laptops, which is nice. I had an iced Americano and chocolate pecan muffin. The coffee was decent but all coffee tastes the same to me. The muffin was dry and not great. The counter service was lovely and the prices were surprisingly lower than most coffee shops.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wheelchair accessibility
Easy wheelchair access at front entrance. Bathrooms are toward the back but seem large enough to accommodate.

A great little coffee shop. The staff is very friendly and they have great weekend events throughout the month. I enjoy the classic car shows and motorcycle shows.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
I noted that they had a vegan breakfast burrito
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
During weekend special events many families bring children of all ages out to see the special vehicles.

Delicious coffee and great atmosphere. Only thing I noticed was my wife and daughter ordered first but the staff was talking to each other and they got confused on who was next. 3 people including me got our coffee orders before my wife and daughter got theirs.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
They have a great atmosphere for families!

LOVED this place. I’d been disappointed in every mocha I’ve had for probably the last 2 years, but the one I had here was delicious. It actually tasted like chocolate and coffee, not like milk and sugar. Also tried a vegan breakfast burrito which was very flavorful. The atmosphere is fun, the customer service is great, and there’s plenty of seating. Would love to spend a whole morning here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Recommended dishes
Mocha Latte, Alternative Milks

Super rad food space sharing area with automotive interests, reminiscent of The Shop in Dallas/Seattle, but with a focus on motorbikes - neat! - but unfortunately I drove from the interstate here for the famed cappuccinos, did not find them very good! Liked the coffee, liked the service, but were not impressed with the capp. P.S. Check out Wheelie Pop Brewing in Seattle if you're there! They're a MotoGP themed brewery! I know that's not vintage but ya know.
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I literally ordered a coffee with almond milk, I saw the guy make it with whole milk and told him “hey I cant have dairy, I think you put whole milk in it” his response- no I didn’t ‍♀️. I just paid like $8 for a coffee I can’t drink. They also used great value products from what I saw. No thanks Response to reply: No thanks, I would never go back, I’m still shocked at this experience. There’s plenty of other places for me to go.

Came to Rust is Gold on their monthly motorcycle meet up day with my dad and had a great time looking at all the different bikes and chatting with other enthusiasts! The coffee was great and atmosphere of this place is just fun!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Coffee and Doughnut

This café has a great aesthetic and even better coffee. They serve high-quality coffee and tasty seasonal specialities, like lavender lattes. Check out real motorcycles and enjoy the workshop-like ambience while you take advantage of their free high-speed wifi. Coolest coffee shop in Albuquerque.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

Excellent place. Comfy, relaxed atmosphere. Coffee was spectacular. Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mocha Latte
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

Tasty coffee, cool merch, friendly staff, and vegan options set in a unique atmosphere. This motorcycle-themed coffee shop strikes the right balance between being a community hub for auto enthusiasts while being welcoming to a guy like me who prefers sitting around with books and journals.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10

It's like a coffee shop collided with Etsy, Pinterest, and vintage motorcycles memorabilia. But they have nitro coffee, decent selection of tea, and their coffee is really good! And that's what really counts. They also do a event the first Friday of every month! It's pretty fun and if you want a nice relaxing thing to do on a Friday night give this place a shot!

I was on a cycle trip from Minnesota to Mexico. My rear tire went bald faster than expected. I was having my tire replaced a couple doors down so I had a hot choc while I waited. Steve was warm and welcoming. He even watched my stuff as I checked on my cycle. Very quickly Steve became someone I would call friend. Whatta guy and great coffee shop. Thanks Steve!

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Drinks and food are very affordable compared to most coffee shops. They are both dog and vegan/ vegetarian friendly. The vegan breakfast burrito was amazing. And don't let the menu fool you: They have tons of drinks and flavors and are willing to help you build whatever you would like. I will definitely be coming back.

Good coffee and cool place, it seemed like the barista's were more interested in flirting with each other than taking my order though Update: went back today and got a large caramel latte, fully half the cup was just foam, pretty disappointing
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

This is not Starbucks. Know what you're ordering. Lmao!!! Order the lattes if you're used to the Starbucks menu, lol!! They were hella cool to give me the order I originally thought I was gonna get. I got the Carmel latte, and it was amazing .
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We enjoyed the atmosphere and coffee. My wife had the pumpkin spice latte and I had the mocha latte. Both were good although the mocha could have had a little more chocolate flavor. We would recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely love RIG! The coffee and teas is amazing and the staff is too. I usually get a London Fog when I'm there or a regular coffee. The events and support for the community they do is great too!
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommendation for vegetarians
Not sure

Wonderful! This place isn't just a good coffee shop, it provides an experience. Several additional shops inside all focused on vintage provide a great reason to linger. The coffee shop was populated with regulars of all ages and background who all shared a common passion for vintage motorcycles. This place has so much soul!

Very enjoyable! The coffee, the service & the atmosphere are amazing. The nostalgic feel there is such a great sensation. I really enjoyed their Honey Lavender Latte. The prices are incredible.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Awesome place with great coffee. Cool local vendors inside to check out while you have a cup. The coffee isn't bitter, and has a great atmosphere. It's priced well, great bang for your buck. Local business, great vibe, and many interesting things to see. Definitely worth checking out! Finally a coffee shop in the area!

This my favorite coffee shop. The inside is super cool and chill environment. I usually always order lavender lattes iced w/ coconut milk. I tried some other drinks lately and my pellet just opened more. I've tried other places but this beats them all.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

One of the best coffee shops in town! And vegan sammies and burritos and donuts from local businesses! And they have a drive up window.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Curbside pickup: Yes

Love the coffee and I don't like coffee, also the overland car show!!! Amazing people and environment!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Coffee and Doughnut, Mocha Latte, Americano Coffee & Sausage Biscuit, Cinnamon Roll

The guys hooked me up with a deliciously creamy cold brew with espresso shot so I could push through the rest of my busy day. Thanks so much! I’m definitely going to be a return customer! ☕️
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Another outstanding local coffee place. The style and atmosphere inside is really cool, and it's a nice change from typical coffee house interior styling. The guy working the counter was friendly, helpful, and gave me a great drink recommendation based on what I told him I liked.

Quaint Lil coffee place. Very knowledgeable barista, friendly and helpful.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mocha Latte, Americano Coffee & Sausage Biscuit

Delicious coffee, cool vibe, friendly baristas, good music, and the food (both the vegan burrito and the green chile croissant) were very tasty.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

First time in this morning, great atmosphere, fantastic and friendly staff. Best coffee in town and even made my young son a “special surprise” drink was delicious. I’ll be back many more times.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

Great coffee and service! Very chill spot to hang and get work done. Great music choices and the space is large enough to have conversation with friends without bombarding those around you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

It looks like a brewery to me that serves coffee. I guess some people will love that. The staff was nice, it was clean inside and the music was nice and not too present. Pretty nice environment overall, but I personally didn’t have any kind of affinity with it.

Very cool coffee shop we looked up while passing through on way back home to Minnesota. There are a few shops inside offering locally made products. Coffee was good. Not a lot of food items. They gave a rustic/ antique theme going which is right up our alley!

Excellent coffee, the best I've found in town. The vibe is cool, too, if you're into motorcycles (which I am). Seating is a bit limited, as this place is getting more popular, but parking is pretty easy. Definitely worth trying if you haven't been here yet

The service is great and the coffee is good. Their chai latte is fine. I also got a scone that they carry from a local baker, I believe, and I do not recommend it. Overall, a pretty solid option for local coffee, especially since they have a drive thru.

The honey lavender latte w/ oatmilk was exactly what I needed to start my morning. So good! Will be coming back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Recommended dishes
Blueberry and Lavender, Add Syrup

I love this place! And I don’t drink coffee! My favorites are the London Fog Latte and the iced Blueberry Palmer. The moto culture in this place is one of its special characteristics, and there’s always a fun event going on. They have moto

Great service! And relaxed atmosphere, asked questions about their menu and got back nice responses. Some places will make you feel stupid if you do t know what a cortado.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great Coffee amazing space with a drive thru so buy local and pass on Staryucks. The owner and staff were super nice. The space was open and even has a really cool motorcycle shop on the side with vintage oil cans & merch.

Super friendly and I felt a bit sorry for the gal working by herself with a line of people. Well done, well paced! Thank you for showing up!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

This is a true gem of coffee shops. If you have a motorcycle you ought to show up to this place. The owners are some genuine cool people. Check it out. Good stuff.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very nice atmosphere❤️ Honey Lavender was perfect... Not to sweet... Just delicious. Service was friendly and fast. Plenty of seating... Even a couch. One bathroom for all which was clean. I'll be back.

A great coffee place by and for motorcycle afficinados of all sorts, dog- and family-friendly. Monthly meet gathers remarkable oldtimers and modern bikes.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Coffee was good, but food options are minimal, and aside from the instagram couch area most of the seats are the normal hard metal cafe seats. Not great for book reading, but fine for 20-45 minutes.. More

Really fun concept, and friendly staff. The coffee is solid, but the espresso drinks are really the star here. A must add to your coffee shop rotation, especially if you are a moto enthusiast

Small town coffee vibes! Loved the coffee and food!0
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

They have a walk-up window and a patio. Service is SO friendly, drinks are great. We also attended their awesome trunk-or-treat car show. What a lovely thing to do for the community. <3

This is a neat hidden gem. I had the Toasted Marshmallow iced coffee. It was very good. It maintained the coffee flavor with a little sweet to it. The server was very nice and helpful.

First time going is a very chill place drinks are good plan on visiting more and trying more things.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

Visited early in a Saturday morning and was not disappointed. One of the best iced lattes I’ve had in Albuquerque. Coffee is really smooth and has a great flavor.
Service: 5

We got a campfire latte and iced mint spice green tea, both of which were delicious! Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Service
Take out

A wonderful little coffee shop with a lot of charm. It was a nice quiet place to grab a drink and a bite.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

2nd time we have been to a few coffee ☕️ shops so far this is the BEST Coffee People Atmosphere GREAT
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

I love this place and I don’t even drink coffee!! I love the London Fog Latte hot tea, and the Blueberry Palmer is amazing! Highly recommend!!

This page is great! I didn't even know it was here, but a friend recommended it.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This place has a great vibe! The shops had lots of local and unique items! I would definitely recommend everybody come check it out!

This is one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. Great product, fun atmosphere, a very unique place. I highly recommend it!

It was my second time there. I love the friendly service, the atmosphere and I was impressed by the blueberry and lavender scone!

Super yummy coffee! Tried the honey lavender latte, it’s amazing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Cool coffee shop with good drinks! I enjoyed the honey lavender latte and my husband enjoyed the caramel latte!

Great coffee, great staff and a cool place.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Super cool vibe, excellent service, and damn good coffee!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Coolest coffee place I've been to. This is counting both Taiwan and U.S.
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Fantastic little coffee shop with a motorcycle theme. Delicious chi latte and caramel latte.

Cool place to go to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends and other rides
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Excellent coffee, atmosphere, and high speed internet. Friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Great coffee, friendly staff, and I love that they have vegan food options.

Delicious as always for Cubanos and pastries! I love the scones! So unique