Spirit Winds Cafe and Gift Shop

A gem of the 'borderplex'! Great coffee and teas at reasonable prices, plus an artisinal menu that includes vegetarian dishes. The black bean burger here is fantastic and highly recommended. The adjacent gift shop is wonderfully curated too. An extensive selection of handmade jewelry, crystals, cookbooks, incense, perfumes, clothing, and more. Great stuff for folks of all ages; there's even a kids section! Easily the most 'hipster' shop in the area. And I mean that in the best way.

Under new ownership, renovations continue. Relaxing color scheme, uncluttered and spacious. Tables for 4 and a large community table that could easily seat 10-12.
Friendly staff. Still serves good coffee and yummy pastries.

Wow things have really changed here and not to my liking. Gone is the funky cool atmosphere, welcome to pricey and cold. My panini couldn't fill a small child much less an adult. It was less than half the size it used to be for the same price. The retail part is down 80% as well. There just isn't much to choose from. Sad to see this as I loved the old place

Amazing local spot with quaint dining environment any plenty of outside seating.Gift shop is exceptional with unique options and local flair. Staff is super responsive to the needs to patrons and the owner is most always hanging around working the shop. 5 star spot for both locals and visitors alike!

Very sad to see that this is not the same place it use to be. I remember how it was one my favorite places in town to find items you could not find anywhere in town. I miss it. when I walked in I felt uncomfortable. not a welcoming atmosphere. The young dark haired girl on shop side was nice but made me feel uncomfortable because she kept watching me. she made me feel like I was doing something wrong. Not sure if they have had theft there but that's how it felt like she was thinking I am going to steal something. I mean I know I am not rich looking and she does not know me. But you do not have to make people feel badly. 0h well sad to see this place like that.

The quality of the product is still good. Normally I do not give bad reviews, but a young lady wearing clear frame glasses was so rude. She didnt smile or act like she wanted to be here, and she lacked basic human interation skills. I have always met amazing employees at Spirit Winds which made the visits enjoyable and felt like you belonged. This gal did the exact opposite. This experience makes me not want to revisit because I do not need to get treated poorly.

Have been here twice within the past few months and the food has been pretty bad. Sandwiches burned both times, and one half of the sandwich had no meat in it. Always loved this place, but it seems like the new owners have let the standards go.

Definitely not worth eating here anymore.

I’ve been going to spirit winds since I was 8 years old and I’ve always truly loved it whether it be to look around for a great gift, drink some coffee, or spend time with family. What’s really upsetting is that Spirit Winds has lost its SPIRIT. It’s completely different while the new chairs and tables are very nice the whole essence of Spirit Winds has changed to a college tourist shop...

Traveled here on a road trip between Texas and Arizona at the recommendation of an Albuquerque native. Arrived early, before the crowds that ostensibly appear regularly and loyally. The coffee was good. The scone, cornbread something I had (with a few chilis) was so good I had a second. Eclectic decor and building facade made better by the friendly staff....all one of her. The weather on the patio was also perfect. One visit and I'm sure I'll be nostalgic about it from now on. Point of fact, I plan a stop in a week on another road trip.

They purchased a bunch of cards and pins from us and never paid us. They stole $700 worth of goods from a small business. We tried calling them over a dozen times and had the same reply. “Our manager in charge of paying is not here, please call back”. Lies and thieves. Please never shop here if you support small businesses.