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Here are a few select spots in Downtown Albuquerque to socialize, caffeinate, imbibe, and meet up with someone who can turn your pop-up into a startup.
Coffee ● THE BREW A caf-
feinated jewel on the Gold Avenue Corridor with indoor and outdoor seating, this is a cozy place to enjoy a matcha latte while reading a book or your Twitter feed. 311 Gold Ave. SW; (505) 363-9453; thebrewabq.com
● CAFÉ LUSH Housed in a corner building that was home to a diner for 60 years, this is now a hub of coffee, fresh food, and sunny outdoor lounging. 700 Tijeras Ave. NW; (505) 508-0164; cafelushabq.com
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● ESPRESSO FINO
Locally roasted, organic, fair trade coffee in a charming café. 222 Gold Ave. SW; (575) 779-6078; espressofinoabq.com
● VELVET COFFEEHOUSE This
snug café—hidden in one of Old Town’s beautiful Spanish Colonial corridors— offers coffee as potent as it is delicious (plus paninipressed breakfast burritos). 206 1/2 San Felipe St. NW, Ste. 8; (505) 218-9941; on Facebook
● ZENDO COFFEE
This modern-minimalist gallery and café has become the go-to hangout for coders, creatives, and those seeking the perfect cayenne-pepper-infused beverage. Plus there’s a parklet out front. 413 Second St. SW; (505) 9261636; zendo-coffee.com