Colorado Springs doesn’t just serve up stunning views, it pours a pretty great cup too. Whether you’re downtown, near the mountains, or driving through quiet neighborhoods, this city has no shortage of local roasters, creative cafés, and cozy coffee spots worth a stop.
Here’s where to find the best brews in town.
1. Story Coffee Company
Website: storycoffeecompany.com
Location: 120 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 494-3102
Tucked inside a compact house downtown, this shop somehow manages to feel both airy and cozy. That’s the charm of Story Coffee Company. The space is minimal in the best way, with soft wood tones, tall windows, and just enough buzz from regulars chatting at the bar. Their beans are roasted in-house, and the rotating menu of pour-overs always highlights something unexpected.
You’ll often overhear first-timers asking for suggestions, and the staff are spot-on at matching coffee to mood. It’s not just the drinks either. Their avocado toast is generous and thoughtfully plated, with a balance of textures that actually makes it satisfying, not just trendy.
2. Loyal Coffee
Website: loyalcoffee.co
Location: 408 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 235-5080
It’s not immediately obvious what makes this spot different, but the longer you stay, the more it clicks. Loyal Coffee builds its entire experience around hospitality and attention to detail. From the aroma of their freshly roasted beans to the open layout where everyone can see the brewing process, everything feels intentional. Their tasting bar isn’t just a gimmick. It invites genuine curiosity, encouraging people to sample and learn side by side. Regulars often strike up conversations with strangers, and the massive board near the entrance keeps the space grounded in community.
3. The Exchange on Tejon
Website: theexchangeontejon.com
Location: 526 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 635-0277
There’s a reason so many locals swear by the vibe inside The Exchange on Tejon. It feels like three places in one without ever losing its identity. In the morning, it’s calm and productive, filled with people on laptops sipping double shots and nibbling warm breakfast bowls.
As the day moves on, the tone shifts. Background music picks up, conversation grows louder, and the lighting softens just enough to set the evening tone. It becomes more social, more alive. What really surprises people are the after-hours drinks. Espresso martinis and cold brew margaritas land somewhere between cocktail and coffee, and somehow they work.
4. Cinchona Coffee
Website: cinchonacoffee.com
Location: 4 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
With its clean lines, polished concrete, and high ceilings, this place feels more like a coffee lab than a traditional café. Cinchona Coffee brings serious energy to the local roaster scene. Every drink is handled with focus, and the menu leans toward adventurous profiles — floral, fruity, bold, sometimes all in the same sip.
They often rotate beans sourced from small farms around the globe, and they’re not afraid to push into new territory with flavor. If you’re curious but unsure, order a flight. You’ll get three brews side by side, each highlighting something different. The nitro cold brew is poured from steel casks behind the counter and has a creamy texture that lands smooth with zero bitterness.
5. Bird & Tree Cafe
Website: birdtreecafe.org
Location: 218 N Tejon St ste 110, Colorado Springs, CO
Bird and Tree Cafe runs as part of a nonprofit, and everything you buy directly supports youth mentorship and creative programs. That mission is reflected in the space itself. The walls display artwork and messages from local kids, the staff genuinely enjoy telling people about the programs, and the seating feels more like a gathering place than a typical coffee shop layout.
6. MoJoe’s Café
Website: mojoes-cafe.com
Location: 201 E Kiowa St #100, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 620-3535
Friday nights get loud and local here, thanks to a packed open mic that’s become a fixture in the downtown scene. MoJoe’s Café keeps its neighborhood feel while offering some seriously thoughtful touches. They roast their own beans on-site, and if you bring in a jar, they’ll custom-fill it with a blend built around your preferences. The breakfast burritos are fully customizable and packed fresh.
7. Humble Coffee
Website: humblecoffee.co
Location: 80 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 322-2916
You don’t just buy coffee here. You support a bigger mission. Humble Coffee is built around zero-waste values and close relationships with small farms. Their beans are sourced with full traceability, and every batch is logged all the way back to the farmer.
The space is warm and a little quirky, with couches, board games, and a donation-based “Humble Cup” that gives back to local charities. People drop in for the vibe but stay for the vegan pastries, which are baked fresh every morning in the back. It feels less like a shop and more like your ideal living room.
8. Cacao Chemistry
Website: cacaochemistry.com
Location: 109 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 633-3686
Cacao takes the spotlight here, not coffee. Cacao Chemistry feels more like a creative lab than a café. They serve matcha-infused chocolate drinks, ceremonial cacao, and experimental hot chocolate that shows up in foam form or as intense shot glasses. The entire place leans into a sleek, science-inspired theme with glassware, clean lines, and a calm but curious energy. Their signature item is the cacao elixir flight — three small pours that hit wildly different taste notes.
9. Poor Richard’s / Rico’s Café
Website: poorrichardsrestaurant.com/ricos-cafe
Location: 322 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 578-5549
Inside a quirky building that holds a bookstore, gift shop, and restaurant, you’ll find two distinct cafés sharing space and spirit. Poor Richard’s sticks to diner classics with thick coffee, generous breakfast plates, and a setup that hasn’t changed much in years. Just around the corner, Rico’s Café adds a softer, Mexican-inspired touch with infused drinks and relaxed booths. Both serve the same house coffee, strong and black, but it’s the cinnamon-honey drip that people keep coming back for. Locals bring thermoses and fill up before heading to work.
10. BLKMGK
Website: blkmgk.com
Location: 8 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 323-2000
BLKMGK is built as a space where coffee culture and local culture meet. Everything inside is sharp and minimal, with soft music and curated artwork on every wall. They run regular events that blend storytelling, entrepreneurship, and brewing technique. Their lavender-citrus cold brew is served in a recycled glass carafe and manages to feel both elegant and grounded. It’s more than a coffee stop. It’s an experience shaped by intention.
11. Toastique (Downtown Colorado Springs)
Website: toastique.com
Location: 418 S Tejon St suite 140, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 375-1257
Right on Tejon, there’s a wellness café that puts colorful, nutrient-packed toast bowls front and center. That’s Toastique. Their cold-pressed juices and smoothies are built for clean energy, and the “build-your-own” station gives you total control over ingredients.
Most people come in for the seasonal specials, like the pumpkin spice oat-nourish toast, which somehow feels indulgent and healthy at the same time. The space is light, modern, and made for quick visits, with white tile, wood counters, and neon quotes glowing on the wall. It’s fast, efficient, and perfect when you’re on a wellness kick but still want something that looks as good as it tastes.
12. Mountain Brews Coffee
Website: bio.site/mountainbrewscoffee
Location: 10 N Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (309) 428-1889
This one’s not your typical coffee spot. Mountain Brews Coffee is tucked into the back of a specialty grain store and shares space with a roastery bar. The result is a fusion of beer, coffee, and light snacks that draws in an adventurous crowd. Their ternary tasting flights are something people talk about — one tray, three drinks, mixing espresso, craft beer, and kombucha. It’s a chill place to explore new flavor profiles or just hang with friends who don’t all want the same kind of drink.
13. Coffee & Tea Zone
Website: coffeeandteazone.com
Location: 25 N Tejon St #101, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 632-3887
With dozens of loose-leaf teas lined up along the back wall, Coffee & Tea Zone gives serious attention to variety and brewing style. They steam each drink fresh to preserve the full flavor, whether it’s a milk tea or a steeped herbal blend. Tea flights are popular for first-time visitors, especially during one of their monthly tasting events that explore everything from oolong to yerba mate. It’s a small but comfortable setup, with regulars chatting at the counter and baristas who actually take the time to explain the difference between infusions.
14. Provision Bread
Website: provisionbread.com
Location: 4 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Provision Bread feels like a hidden find, where dough is slowly proofed in-house and baked in wood-fired ovens throughout the day. The coffee bar is simple and tight, just a few seats tucked near the front, but it delivers consistently strong brews. Their Seattle espresso blend has just enough bite to pair well with the heavier baked goods, especially the rye and savory tarts. It’s the kind of place where you grab a seat, take a bite, sip, and just stay put a little longer than you planned.
15. Dutch Bros (Colorado Springs)
Website: dutchbros.com
Location: 301 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (877) 899-2767
Loud music, fast lines, and baristas who greet you like you’re already part of the club — that’s the vibe at Dutch Bros in Colorado Springs. Built for drive-thru speed and customization, they’ve carved out a loyal crowd with drinks that are anything but boring. From their Rebel energy drink mixes to thick milkshake-style Frosts, everything is dialed up on flavor. There’s even a local secret menu that gets passed around through friend groups and social feeds. Orders come quick, and the energy is constant. It’s not your laid-back café scene.
16. God’s Market & Café
Website: godsmarketandcafe.com
Location: 616 S Tejon St Suite C, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 471-2799
At first glance, it looks like a small neighborhood market, but step inside and you’ll see it’s much more. God’s Market & Café brings together a grocery section, coffee bar, and community-focused gift shop — all wrapped in one nonprofit-driven space. They work directly with regional farms and small makers to stock the shelves and bake the pastries fresh.
The café menu keeps it clean and useful: lattes, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and solid salad bowls. What sets this place apart is where the money goes. Every purchase supports programs for the homeless, and that mission is felt in everything from the handwritten signs to the way the staff greet you like you’re already part of it.
17. Corter Coffee Roasters
Website: cortercoffeeroasters.com
Location: 406 S 8th St B, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 286-9985
Roasting starts early here, sometimes before the sun is up. At Corter Coffee Roasters, visitors get a chance to watch the process close-up on vintage machines that still hum with purpose. Their specialty is light to medium roast profiles made from direct-trade, single-origin beans. The space is stripped down, just a few tables, a brew bar, and a display of beans for sale. What makes it special is the intentional experience. Guests can upgrade pour-overs with imported mineral water or sample rare blends aged in whiskey barrels.
18. Ohana Kava Bar
Website: ohanakavabar.com
Location: 112 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 344-5814
Ohana Kava Bar centers around herbal beverages rooted in Pacific Island traditions — kava, kratom, and other botanical brews. The vibe leans full island, with bamboo walls, soft lighting, and mellow couches where people settle in for long conversations or quiet rituals. Most first-timers try the kava flight, often served in carved ceremonial shells with short explanations of origin and effect. On Sundays, ukuleles come out, circles form, and the whole place starts to feel like a calm, social retreat from the week.
19. Jives Coffee Lounge
Website: jivescoffeelounge.com
Location: 16 Colbrunn Ct, Colorado Springs, CO
Phone number: (719) 725-4193
Live jazz, espresso cocktails, and dark wood walls lined with vinyl — Jives Coffee Lounge doesn’t just serve drinks, it sets a tone. The crowd is mixed, from creatives tucked into corners with notebooks to late-night regulars who know the lineup by heart. Music isn’t background here. It’s part of the atmosphere. Espresso old fashioneds and Irish lattes anchor the cocktail menu, and coffee flights let guests sample beans while the bassline hums in the background. Acoustic sets and jam sessions round out the weekend schedule, making it more than a coffee stop.
20. Switchback Roasters
Website: switchbackroasters.com
Location: 330 N Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO
Mountain-sourced beans and clean roasting methods give this café a sharp edge in the local scene. Switchback Roasters keeps their process transparent. Small-batch roasts happen on-site, and visitors are welcome to drop in during roast days for free samples and profile notes. The café attached to the roastery is simple and well-organized, offering cold brew on draft and curated flights with printed tasting cards. If you’re into origin specifics, the staff will walk you through flavor profiles like Volcanic Java or Andean Honey without skipping a beat.