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Albuquerque, New Mexico · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Cutbow Coffee Roastery

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Cutbow Coffee Roastery; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCutbow Coffee RoasteryNew Mexico coffee roastersCosta RicaPapua New GuineaEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Cutbow Coffee is an Albuquerque-based, artisanal roastery and tasting room founded by industry veteran Paul Gallegos, who brings over three decades of roasting expertise honed at Peet's Coffee. The brand operates as a "no-wave" roastery, prioritizing a sensory-led, traditional approach that emphasizes the inherent qualities of specialty-grade Arabica beans rather than modern trends. By calibrating roasting profiles specifically for New Mexico's high-altitude, dry climate, the company aims to achieve full flavor development in every batch. The roastery serves as a community hub in the North Valley, reflecting the founder's personal heritage and his passion for fly fishing through its branding and commitment to local environmental stewardship.

Ownership
Cutbow Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Paul Gallegos.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its sensory-led, specialty-grade coffee development and its founder's extensive background as a long-time roaster for Peet's Coffee.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Papua New Guinea · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade coffees from various global regions, often highlighting specific areas like Tarrazu in Costa Rica. They do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings, focusing instead on regional characteristics and roast profiles.
Notable coffees
  • — Costa Rica Tarrazu
  • — Papua New Guinea Maragogipe
  • — Ethiopia
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Cutbow Coffee Roastery

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

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Retailer information: Cutbow Coffee Roastery

Documented physical retailers
Cutbow Coffee Roastery
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical roastery, tasting room, and coffee bar in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Physical
Los Poblanos
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's Campo Blend is sold at the Los Poblanos Farm Shop and Town & Ranch locations.
Physical
Documented online sources
Cutbow Coffee Roastery's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of roasted coffee beans directly through its official website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own physical roastery and online store, as well as a specific retail partnership with Los Poblanos; no other third-party retail outlets were found.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Cutbow Coffee Roastery, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand sources globally, specific farm names for their current single-origin offerings are not consistently published on their public website.

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