Best Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs (2025)

Barista-owned and born in the Springs, Loyal pairs meticulous roasting with a lively, design-forward café culture. Frequently praised by Sprudge and highlighted by local editors, it’s a reliable barometer for what specialty coffee means here today.

A pioneering local roaster with two cafés, Switchback anchors the scene with carefully sourced beans and approachable menus. Covered by Daily Coffee News and long respected by local writers, it remains a go-to for classic espresso and seasonal pours.

Housed in a tiny, light-filled structure on Acacia Park, Story was named the Most Beautiful Coffee Shop in Colorado by Architectural Digest. With a second outpost in Old Colorado City, it’s celebrated for minimalist hospitality and clean, balanced brews.

Roasting inside the revitalized Lincoln Center, Building Three channels origin-driven sourcing into bright, nuanced cups. Springs Magazine spotlights its cuppings and community focus, and locals love the on-site roastery energy.

Travel-inspired and roasted in-house, Wayfinder blends a warm neighborhood vibe with globally minded beans. Gazette editors and readers have championed it, noting an easy place to linger with thoughtful drinks and a strong pastry program.

Back downtown in 2025 after repairs, this Pueblo-born company is known for harnessing solar energy to roast. Springs Magazine reported its reopening and refreshed space, spotlighting an eco-minded café that still feels distinctly local.

A tiny westside café with serious standards, Frankly pours coffees from top roasters and keeps the mood intimate. The Gazette profiled its community-first ethos, while locals praise its precise milk work and patio hang.

Formerly Peak Place, this locally owned roaster-café remains a northside staple for work sessions, pour-overs, and an easy beer-and-wine list. Documented on Sprudge’s cafe map and beloved by students and remote workers.

A Patty Jewett anchor with espresso, waffles, and community at its core. Springs Magazine calls out its modern-diner feel and seasonal syrups; it’s an easygoing stop along Shooks Run where coffee still leads.

One of the city’s longest-running roasters, known for air-roasted beans and a loyal following. The Gazette has covered its evolving offerings, and it remains a straight-ahead, locals’ spot for freshly roasted coffee by the cup or pound.