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Love their cold brew and espresso drinks.
I've been buying Oval Dogs' beans to brew at home for several years now, but they now have a small coffee shop in Rio Rancho, where you can get a delicious cup of coffee in the morning! Small family business with friendly service!
The owners are so friendly and have a true passion for the coffee they produce. The atmosphere inside the coffee shop is homey, smells like heaven and is the perfect spot to catch up with a friend or sit or sit alone to read or do homework.
Quality coffee roasted in house. Family run.
My favorite spot in the city by a wide margin. I'd give it ten stars if I could. Yes, it’s a little hard to find but that’s a one-time problem. Once you’ve found it, its out-of-the-wayness is a definite plus. The coffee is fantastic and the owners (Daniel and Beth) are wonderful people. Daniel (occasionally joined by one of their kids) tends bar while Beth does most of the roasting. Pastries made by local Romanian couple, scones and gluten-free muffins baked fresh by the owners. Usually have oat, almond, and soy milk available for those with lactose issues. Most of their drinks aren’t that sweet because the point is to taste the coffee, but the standard sweetener is honey. Requests for anything beginning with “frapp” will be received with kindness but be aware that you have been silently judged by all the regulars. If you’re in a big hurry and/or are content with caffeine tasting either like a milkshake or a burnt tire, this probably isn’t the place for you and there’s no shortage of drivethrough alternatives nearby. People routinely wait a few minutes for drinks when it gets busy but no one cares because they’re too busy chatting with Daniel or other patrons. Once you’ve been a couple of times, the place starts to feel a lot like Cheers but with caffeine instead of alcohol served by a faithful husband and father instead of a gigolo. You’ll meet sweet and motherly types who expect you to share your food with them, so be sure to bring extra. You may also see pizza waffles, a detective named Hopper, and a dog named Yuki. Avoid the bearded men with laptops. They know things.
This is the closest thing to a "speakeasy coffee bar" as you can find. A garage door on the backside of a nondescript office building.. some outdoor seating...a small sign with the hours posted (that are never correct).... but if you brave the uncertainty and open that door you will find the best, hand-drawn, coffee on the West-side (...and IMO the entire metro area). This business is first and foremost a Roastery that sells beans to many local coffee bars. The barista is the owner, his wife the roaster. The small-batch baked goods are homemade. You can get a cup to go, but sitting at the live-edge wood slab bar, sipping your drink from a hand-thrown pottery mug, chatting while your coffee is crafted, meticulously and calmly...it is a wonderfully peaceful way to start your busy day.
Hard to find, but worth it. One of the few independent coffee shops in Rio Rancho. Roasting done on premises. Tiny spot shares outdoor seating with a therapy office. Very nice folks running it.
Oval Dogs never disappoints! The coffee is roasted in house and every latte I've ever ordered has been perfect.
DELICIOUS CHAI!!! Amazing and personable service, kind of out of the way but definitely worth it!!!
Fantastic coffee and AMAZING chai. Friendly service 10/10 recommend
I love the space and the staff is amazing! Not to mention the coffee, I have found my new favorite place.
The mocha latte was delicious! Friendly staff :)
Good coffee. Good people. Cool shop. Thanks!
Absolutely fabulous! Your taste buds will thank you and forever be grateful for choosing Oval Dogs for your new coffee and tea delights! Shop Local, support local - you will be more than happy with your future decision.
Supporting Rio Rancho business's
I recently hired Oval Dogs Coffee to set up a coffee station at my wedding and it was perfect. They were very easy to work with and professional. The Coffee was delicious and all our guests loved it. they can even make custom color lates to fit your wedding colors. Oval dogs is local and mission minded so look no further than Oval Dogs for your next coffee experience.
It’s a hidden gem for sure, it’s going to be my go to coffee stop.
I can’t get enough of oval dogs! The coffee is out of this world good!!! I wish you had a location in Albuquerque! You will always be my only coffee stop in Rio Rancho!!! Haven’t tried the pastries but the lady in front of me raved about them and got the last one!
Very comfortable and rustic looking coffee house. AMAZING roasted coffee! Affordable and relaxing place to settle and soak up the New Mexico feel. Must stop if in Rio Rancho.
I'm one of the owners! So I'm bias but I thought I would just jump on here and let people know that our shop is in the very back of the building and looks like a whear house. Especially when we can't open the doors due to weather. But inside we have a nice and inviting bar that you can grab a drink, pastries and beans at! Cheers!