3/2022: Will I visit The Human Bean again? Probably, if only to give it a second chance. The Human Bean is a drive thru only place, yet I noticed 2 wooden tables outside. Great customer service from the baristas who were very friendly and helpful, assisting me with my drink selection. I am not a coffee drinker but was craving hot chocolate or cocoa. I stated that I wanted the hot chocolate stirred and it was not. Also, it tasted more milky than chocolate so I wasn't impressed. In addition I believe the drink was made with 2% milk, not whole milk (of course it cut some of the additional calories). Giving 3.5 stars because of the smiling faces.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: No
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

This was a great "homecoming" of sorts. I used to get beverages all the time from The Human Bean when I lived in Greeley, Colorado. (I even have a now obsolete punch card in my wallet to prove it) It's been two years since I've had my coffee with a cute little chocolate covered Espresso bean on top, and that wait came to an end today. The staff at the Albuquerque location was very friendly, and the drink (and the bean) brought back a ton of memories ❤️ They even gave me some stickers free of charge. Check out this gem of a coffee stand when you get a chance! My only complaint is that it's so far removed from the rest of Albuquerque, that it's virtually inaccessible unless you have a car. But well worth the trouble to get there, I can tell you that much!

I've only ever had one drink from Human Bean but it's so good that it definitely warrants a 5 start review. The Java Chip Frappuccino type drink they have there is absolutely delicious. Its easily twice as good as any Frappuccino at Starbucks or Dutch bros, and I'm saying that as someone that used to go to Starbucks regularly. The Java chip at Human Bean is so good that even after ordering like 20 of them I can't bring myself to try anything else there because its just too good. Compare the ingredients Human Bean is using in their Frappuccinos, much higher quality at Human Bean. If you're craving a coffee version of a milkshake Human Bean is clearly the best. Pleasant staff there too.

This place was really good at first. It has gotten bad.. I went today and ordered a salted caramel mocha and it was so runny. You could see the chocolate on the side- not at all blended together like the pic. I asked for a pup cup and the girl at the window just gave me a look , didn't even say thank you. I told her thank you, no reply. The girl who took my order was rude as well. I asked for light ice on another drink and she told me, that doesn't mean we are going to fill the cup all of the way to the top. Wow, wrong day to mess up my order....

Me and my wife have found a new favorite coffee spot. I heard from an acquaintance that this place is good and that they gave you a chocolate covered espresso bean. First-person experience, I've had great service with great tasting coffee, and the kids loved their Italian sodas. My wife has had numerous experiences here, each good, and she said to give Lluvia a shout-out for being a great barrista with great attitude and service.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

The coffee is good but overpriced. The staff were quick but are obviously new since there was a lot they didn't know. As an example, I ordered an Americano with cream and sugar. I was told "I'm sorry, we makes ours with water." Clearly new at this since coffee with cream and sugar was new to them. They didn't know the prices to their swag and seemed in general more interested in saying they work at a coffee shop than learning what they need to make it worth the visit. As I said, it was good, but I probably won't go back.

I'm so excited to have a great drive thru coffee spot out in Westgate that isn't Starbucks. Got a cold brew and husband got a seasonal drink. Coffee was good, not charred, but need to go back to try hot coffee and other drinks. Service was nice, seemed to know their menu now. My only complaint is y'all should have a list of flavor options, there's none on the app (and we can't even order through it) or on the menu. Went around noon, so the wait time wasn't an issue either. Will update when I try again.

Great and wonderful friendly staff, great location as well in town and has plenty of drink options on the menu. If you do not like coffees, they have teas as well as smoothies and even energy drinks as well even things to munch on
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Biscotti, Muffin Tops, Cookies, Java Chip, Bacon Egg & Cheese, Irish Cream Breve, Provolone Croissant

This place is absolutely amazing! I try to go every week. I have grown an attachment to this amazing coffee, so many varieties to choose from. The coffee beans are sooo good! The employees are very energetic and friendly. Always willingly to come fourth and help use the reward app, very patient and they definitely take there time. I do wish there was another location on the other side of town. I do travel all the way from San Mateo just for this delicious coffee but well WORTH IT.

It wasn't what I was expecting, how embarrassing, even though I got a green tea matcha for my son, he gave me a taste, and it was nasty, that's probably why they gave it to me for free, plus I even gave them a tip, I won't be going back anytime soon, and here, I was really looking forward to trying their coffee, I don't really care for it, I'd rather drink tea‼️

Update 6 months later: Favorite drink- sugar free hazelnut granita with cold foam Prices- cheaper than Dutch Bros Diet friendly- you cannot get full cream from Dutch Bros, Human Bean has full cream available for keto and low sugar and paleo dieters Original review: Great coffee! Great staff! Better than Starbuck's by far!!! Try the chilly granita drink (like an espresso shake) PS Even my pet goats tried to get my coffee

Keep getting the wrong coffee. I ordered a regular coffee today with cream and sugar and they gave me some pumpkin spice. Was super bummed because I didn’t realize it until after I had already driven away as usually the coffee is very hot so I give it a chance to cool down and I was too far to turn around and go back to get the right coffee.
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

2nd time I've been there in 2 weeks! Both drinks I've gotten have been great (caramel hazelnut mocha and java chip) and the customer service has been great. I absolutely love the little espresso beans they provide with my drink. I'm glad I have a coffee shop less than 10 minutes from my house. I plan on trying a different drink each time I go! Highly recommended! ☕

Amazing!! My husband ordered the Java chip with coffee, it was the best Java chip we have ever had! I ordered the low carb vanilla shake with orange, I was prepared for a bland smoothie and boy, was I wrong! Can’t wait to go back and try all the flavors with this low carb smoothie. The little bean they add to the drinks on top is absolutely adorable and delicious !

The ridiculous wait times remove this as an option for me in the mornings. There were two people ahead of me in line and I waited almost 15 minutes. When I got to the window it took another three minutes for them to pour me my cold brew and pass it through the window. The coffee tastes good but until they work on efficiency of service, I will go elsewhere.

Honestly one of my favorite place to order coffee or smoothies from, the staff is always so friendly and the customer service is always excellent. So glad we have one here in the valley. ❤️❤️ Sorry for the low light picture, this is the green tea smoothie with whipped cream, they also add a chocolate covered coffee bean on top the whipped cream!

I am so excited to have a location in ABQ after my 1st visit in Phoenix yesterday, Im giving 5 stars upfront!! Id give it a 10 if you were in the north valley or right off 1-25 so I coukd be close enough to stop by EVERY morning! Caramel, Coconut, and White Chocolate Freeze was amazing, and the Galaxy Red Bull was what I look forward to in the summer!

This place is AMAZING! Bomb a** coffee and smoothies, also that free bean is worth a dealing with a nice, funny, respectful staff! I get looked at like a real "fuddyduddy" when I want some free water! But the people at the Human Bean have obviously seen someone in need of some hydration and hooked it up off top. Open more locations, yea?? - Paul R

Hands down the best coffee joint in Albuquerque... Starbucks is overrated & Dutch Bro's is good, but The Human Bean is BOMB!!!! Coffee from anywhere else leaves me feeling gross because of the coffee they use, The Human Bean is straight up expresso, leaves me feeling clean & energized with no nasty crash.. @thehumanbean Love you guys …

And got to try some coffee from here when we were ballooning nearby and was not very impressed, very similar to the burned coffee taste from Starbucks. nobody that went with us finished their coffees. Pretty small facility and it looked like they were quick to serve everybody that was there but I don't think we would come back

It's official. They're open! Friendly baristas who are compassionate about coffee. The Mexi Mocha was yummy. Will be back for another round! Update: tried their coffee without cream/sugar. Really not that great. But, they're sugary drinks taste good. That's primarily where the hype is at for coffee shops these days.

I absolutely love this place!!! Best coffee in town, and the employees are amazing. It's my dogs favorite place lol he gets so excited to go and the pup cup is very generous, he gets a dog biscuit and everything. I'd highly recommend any blended red bull or the java chip with coffee, both are super addictive!

I forgot my wallet... got to the window and remembered I didn't have it so sad ... angry at myself Keith the owner insisted that I order and that he recognized me as being a regular... I'm there maybe 2x a month but I guess that's regular?, at any rate very thankful that they saved the day for me …

Nice brand new small place. Customer service was on point- friendly and easy going. Ordered a small Breve latte. Half and half was over steamed, it was not nice creamy decadent micro-foam but rather almost like regular hot milk. Shots did not shine through either unfortunately.

I love the coffee from this place but I have a bad experience every time I come here. It takes a ridiculous amount of time to open the window and take the order. Some times they take the order in a bad mood. This last time there was one car only and I waited 20 minutes.

The girl standing outside taking orders matched the vibe and gave some good suggestions. I think this will be my new favorite coffee shop in town! I have been recommending this place to everyone within the community. If I could give more than five stars, I would!

So upset and disgusted. Was offered a pup cup for my dog and there was a roach at the bottom of the cup when he was done. I will not be going back.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

The last two times I visited this location the drinks didn't taste like the past drinks, they are constantly making mistakes like adding ice when asking for no ice. The flavors are inconsistent lately. Staff is nice, but needs direction. Please fix!!!

Use to be good went for a green apple smoothie. Instead I got a milk ice with apple and told that’s how it’s made. Doesn’t look like the picture. I got this before and it was thicker, green, and tasted of apple. Staff was nice but either

Service can be a little slow when there’s a lot of cars in the drive-thu, aside from that great alternative to Starbucks, personally I don’t like Starbucks, so this place is awesome
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

Olivia makes the best drinks no doubt! No coffee is better than human bean coffee; especially in the morning. Always super fast and always super kind. She helped me figure out a drink to my liking AND my diet. 100/10 experience!

Love it my new fav place for coffee!! Worker's are nice an caring actually take thier time an pay attention to detail an make ur drink exactly how u want it and are polite!! I'm addicted to thier Salted Caramel Coffee Frappacinos!!!!

Best damn Mocha I ever had, the chocolate was perfect, the service was incredible . I recommend everyone coming in for a lovely drink with great customer care as well . Thank you Human Bean for the wonderful experience

I ordered the pumpkin snowy coffee blended drink. It was amazing. I could barely talk and they were so patient with me while I was trying to order. I kept apologizing and was told it was ok. They all are very kind.

Super slow service. It took me 10 minutes with one car in front to be out of there. They move supper slow when preparing coffee. Coffee it’s good just not a good idea to get coffee from there on the way to work.

Wait time was excessive. I got the mexi mocha, was good but nothing great. The interaction with staff was very awkward. It was upsetting because all my social media friends have been posting about this place.

Been going since they opened as they are only a couple of blocks from my house. The drinks are great! There are almost unlimited customizations so there's something for everyone. The service is AMAZING!!!

I love it. Finally something close and of course DELICIOUS. I 100% recommend this place to everyone. Also, the staff is very friendly and nice. must go you’’ll .

Delicious blueberry pomegranate smoothie.. only bad thing is I ordered a medium instead of a large. Friendly service. House coffee was good also.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$1–10

They weren't open like their hours of operations states online and over the phone. Unprofessional and a waste of time for those of us who have to be at work early in the mornings -disappointment.

Finally a great coffee place in the area besides Starbucks. The snowy mocha and mint green tea were delicious!! Staff was very friendly as well fast for my experience. Can’t wait to try again :)

I LOVE THE MEXI-MOCHAAAAAAA, specifically the cold blended one it's perfect. Oh and the service is great, I asked the employee for a recommendation and they were very polite and informative.

I just moved here from Chicago and was on a search for a new favorite coffee shop. I ran into The Human Bean and fell in love with their coffee! I found my new spot that is near my home!

Love this place wish it was slightly faster so I could confidently go before work but it really has been a treat to go on the days I’m off and I can take my dog for a pup cup too!

Ordered an americano and spicy sausage sandwich through Uber Eats and both were delicious. For online orders you can order your coffee extra hot so it arrives nice and hot. More

Wonderful place. Just made an order for my drinks and one happened to spill on my floorboard. They immediately, and without any promoting, made another drink for me right away.

I can’t give this place enough stars! Every single time we stop to grab drinks, we are greeted with genuinely friendly staff members! Dani and Miranda are absolutely amazing!

Went by today and ordered a protein smoothie. It was very runny. I come all of the time and order the same. For some reason they dropped the ball on this one!

I really like the pumpkin snowy iced with pumpkin cold foam it’s definitely a drink you should try!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great coffee. Mexi Mocha is delicious . I enjoyed my coffee hot. Frozen Hot Coco Yummy. The service was awesome!! Titus was super friendly and helpful.

For just opening I was pleased with our experience. Will definitely go back to try more drinks. Both employees we came in contact with were super nice.

Always friendly and they will have a few hot food selection tomorrow. a great addition to those of us that live in the surrounding subdivisions.

Never been before today great prices very good coffee 6hey even have order takers that walk up to take your order. I 2ill be going there again

I don't go for the coffee ! I go for the tea they have many choices of different kinds of teas and then you can add flavors to the tea. Yum !

This was my 1st time there the staff was absolutely amazing, and of course the coffee that I got was great. I will definitely be going back.

The coffee is very good! But the people who work there talk alot with the clients and we had to wait for almost 10 minutes because of them

The human being has very good coffee. They also are kind enough to give you a birthday. You don't have to get it on your actual birthday.

Good coffee! The mexi mocha rocks. More expensive than I expected but glad to have it here! Great people! Super friendly and fun.

Got trapped in their drivethru for almost 40 minutes and was given tasteless brown water when I ordered cold brew. I'm furious.

Great coffee spot me anx wife love it
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The most amazing customer service, wonderful owner, I’m blown away. You have made a customer for life from me! Thank you!

Goodbye Starbucks, found a favorite coffee shop. The blended Irish cream Breve is to die for. And at a great price.

Great customer service! Very friendly and detail oriented. I had the Iced Honey Lavader Latte and it was excellent!

I love their coffees, and the size of them are crazy! Oh my God and they're energy drink drinks are amazing!!

I love the iced coffee here, their customer service is exceptional as well, I’ll definitely be back soon.

Great spot for a quick to go drink. Coffee was yummy snd the breakfast sandwichs are shockingly great.

The best service very amazing coffee and smoothies workers are so lovely recommend 100/100 . …

Asked for a large cold brew… Holy!!! Bout to get everything done today!!! …

DoorDash orders taking way too long and with the way this is set up you’re just stuck in line

Love the coffee and the workers. Cute little candied coffee bean on my frappe lol. Love it!

Always love getting coffee here! Service is always quick and the people are very nice.

Great drinks, but the past 2 times ive been here my sandwich was frozen in the midde.

Excellence in everything done at the Human Bean. Definitely my favorite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very busy. I enjoyed my espresso, but my husband didn't like his mocha at all.

Their juices are very good and not sweet. Loved that my niece got a carnation.

Friendly employees. drinks are awesome. Definitely our new coffee/tea spot

Drinks are okay. Odd that you don't order till you get to the window

The drinks we had were delicious and the service was great!

Horrible service very slow and not good food

I love the coffee bean with every drink!!!