Highest-rated cafes in Colorado Springs, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Colorado Springs using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#19. Balanced Rock Cafe
- Rating: 2.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 324 Beckers Ln Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Categories: Cafes
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#18. Cucuru Gallery Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2332 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Categories: Cafes, Art Galleries, Tapas Bars
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#17. Taqueria Elvira's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2356 S Academy Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Categories: Cafes
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#16. Bon Ton's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (342 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2601 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#15. Wooglin's Deli & Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4750 Barnes Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80917
- Categories: Delis, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#14. Good Karma Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (294 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 110 Canon Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Café Julie's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 1 Lake Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Categories: Cafes
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#12. La Baguette - Old Colorado City
- Rating: 4.0/5 (238 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2417 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Categories: Bakeries, French, Cafes
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#11. The Maté Factor
- Rating: 4.0/5 (188 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 966 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#10. Stir Coffee and Cocktails
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2330 N Wahsatch Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Categories: Cafes, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Red Dog Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 739 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. The Exchange
- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 526 S Tejon St Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Bars
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#7. The French Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4771 N Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- Categories: Cooking Schools, Bakeries, Cafes
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#6. Susie's Westside Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1686 S 21st St Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#5. Bird Tree Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 218 N Tejon St Ste 110 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. Homa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 415 S Nevada Ave Kinship Landing Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Categories: Cafes, Bars
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#3. Carnelian Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2428 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- Categories: Cafes
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#2. Persephone Grae's Cafe & Juice Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 819 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Comfort Food
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#1. Sisu Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2727 N Cascade Ave Ste 175 Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Categories: American (New), Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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