We like to think of Old Town Farm as the “green heart of the city”. Located just west of Old Town and just east of the Rio Grande, OTF is situated on 12 acres in one of the most historic settings in New Mexico. Although Albuquerque was settled in 1706, Pueblo Indians lived and farmed here long before the Spanish arrived as evidenced by the many pot shards found while digging post holes on the property. The Duranes Lateral, which forms the western boundary of OTF, is reputedly the oldest registered ditch in North America. To this day, the “Madre de Duranes” provides water to irrigate our pastures.
Since 1977, Old Town Farm has operated as a horse facility and produce farm. But in the years since, the city has truly grown up around us. The Bio Parks, the museums and the bike paths now surround us, all within walking distance. Our dream for OTF is to keep its farming character while adjusting to its urban location. Toward that end, we invite you to check out the various activities on this website and then come by for some good food and music at Bike In Coffee.
Lanny, Linda, Diallo, Libby, and Amani
Beginning in 1977, Old Town Farm bred, trained, imported, boarded and sold some very special horses. Enjoying our ½ acre covered arena, access to bosque trails and our location in the heart of the city, hundreds of horses have passed through this farm over the decades. Host to many shows and world class trainers and clinicians, OTF was a center of learning for the equine arts and sports.
At one time, home to more than 35 horses, primarily dressage and hunter/jumpers, the stalls and pens are now silent. The last two old friends, Rico the Magnificent and Nicky the Pony, passed away in 2020, (both at the very ripe old age of 30). Now, the pens are being repurposed as garden plots. Also planned: areas reserved for birds and wildlife to take a break here in the heart of the city.
From the beginning, we’ve cultivated a large produce garden at Old Town Farm. Our extended Albuquerque family was always the beneficiary of the many fruits and vegetables coming out of the garden – but several years ago we decided to expand. With an enthusiastic reception from neighborhoods around us as well as our Bike In Coffee customers, OTF began selling fresh from the garden produce every weekend. Still, the café itself will always be our biggest produce customer turning everything from the garden into the freshest dishes in town.
Bike In Coffee has been serving cyclists each week with delicious food and some of the best live music in town since 2012. It is our good fortune to have Chef David Reyes running the show at the coffee shop! David brings extensive culinary experience to the café excelling at turning fresh produce and meats into some remarkable dishes. David is also cooking up some great new ideas for the café including a once weekly dinner night!
Bike In Coffee is located on Montoya Rd adjacent to the I-40 bike path and a block from the Mountain Road Bicycle Blvd. While vehicles are allowed on the farm for Bike In Coffee , we strongly encourage cycling. Toward that end, please note that April through October we charge a $5 parking fee, (with the exception of seniors and handicapped) with all proceeds going to the nearby elementary school.
Workshops, retreats, weddings, anniversaries…they’re all about memories. An event at OTF makes these memories vivid and lasting. Under the trees or in the big red barn, your family and friends will be surrounded by an island of natural serenity in the heart of the city. Flowers, vegetables, pastures, trees…all part of a most memorable event at Old Town Farm.
Picture your special occasion in the beautiful surroundings of Old Town Farm!
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Sanctuary for ‘green weddings’, venue for events with purpose & popular spot for pedalers to gather, relax, and refuel
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949 Montoya NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
949 Montoya NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, green chile
add chorizo, sausage or bacon $2
Green chile bagel: eggs, cheese, aioli, green chile
add chorizo, sausage or bacon $2
Scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, green chile
add chorizo, sausage or bacon $2
Green chile bagel: eggs, cheese, aioli, green chile
add chorizo, sausage or bacon $2
sweet & spicy pork w/pineapple and avocado salsa
w/white truffle aioli & cotija cheese
sweet & spicy pork w/pineapple and avocado salsa
w/white truffle aioli & cotija cheese
red chile pork + tortilla
green chile mushroom + tortilla
w/melted baby Swiss cheese & butter toast
red chile pork + tortilla
green chile mushroom + tortilla
w/melted baby Swiss cheese & butter toast
w/baby greens; Gorgonzola cheese: Red Chile Candied Walnuts; balsamic reduction and berry vinaigrette
w/baby greens; Gorgonzola cheese: Red Chile Candied Walnuts; balsamic reduction and berry vinaigrette
add egg for $1
add egg for $1
Born in Tijuana, Chef Reyes was raised in a family that loved cooking traditional and tasty Mexican food. He developed a passion for cooking by helping his mother prepare meals By the age of 8, He was cooking for himselef and his younger brothers, creating simple Recipes with local ingredients.
He started his adventure in professional cooking at the age of 14, traveling around Mexico working in various kitchens. One of his favorite memories is of his years working in Leon with his uncle in a taqueria while he continued with school.
David moved to Santa Fe when he was 21 where he developed an interest in Asian Cuisine, working for 7 years as a sushi chef.
In 2010, David was able to further develop his own cooking style at Santa Fe’s Capitol Grill where he fused American, Mexican and Asian cuisines.
Chef David Reyes has been with Bike In Coffee since 219. Here at the farm he has created a seasonal, farm to table menu that has literally put the cafe on the map :)