Ruidoso is a place where locals love to sit back and let the opinions fly. A place where hipsters, old hippies, ski bums, and local eccentrics mingle with tourists to sip strong coffee and solve the world's problems. While you're here, check out these indie coffeehouses offering outdoor patios, welcoming interiors with cozy chairs in quiet corners, ample outlets and free WiFi, delicious pastries, baked goods and light meals—perfect for an afternoon or morning pick-me-up. 

Zocca Coffee (1129 Mechem Dr., (575)-258 1445)

In addition to excellent coffee and espresso drinks, Zocca Coffee boasts Italian sodas, herbal and infused teas, ice cream, pastries, and panini sandwiches, indoor and outdoor seating plus ample parking out front. They even have treats for your pups. 

Casitas Cafe (2919 Sudderth Dr., (575) 257-6546)

A family-owned cafe near Upper Canyon serves breakfast, lunch, homemade baked goods, and some of the tastiest coffee concoctions in town.

The Krafty Kup (350 Sudderth Dr, (575) 808-8965 )

This small family-owned coffee shop specializes in beverages and healthy foods served in specialty “kups.” Coffee, Smoothies, Juice, Breakfast, Dessert, Health Foods.

See also for Ruidoso coffee:

Cornerstone Bakery Cafe

Starbucks