Highest-rated cafes in Fort Collins, according to Yelp

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May 10, 2023
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Highest-rated cafes in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins 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.

#13. First Watch

- Rating: 3.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2809 S College Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#12. Ginger and Baker

- Rating: 3.5/5 (478 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 359 Linden St Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Venues & Event Spaces
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#11. Cafe Athens

- Rating: 3.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2842 Council Tree Ave Ste 149 Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Greek, Cafes, Mediterranean
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#10. Starry Night Espresso Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 112 S College Ave Ste 100 Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Custom Cakes
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#9. Me Oh My Pie

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3310 W County Rd 54G Laporte, CO 80535
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Farmers Market
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#8. First Watch

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1112 Oakridge Dr Ste 101 Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#7. The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 200 Walnut St Unit B Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. The Green Light Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1603 Specht Point Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#5. Butterfly Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 212 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#4. Waltzing Kangaroo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (218 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1109 W Elizabeth St Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Australian
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#3. The Fox Den

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1680 Laporte Ave Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Internet Cafes
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#2. FoCo Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 225 Maple St Fort Collins, CO 80521
- Categories: Soup, Cafes, Community Service/Non-Profit
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#1. Persimmon

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 251 Jefferson St Fort Collins, CO 80524
- Categories: Cafes, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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