Looking to try the best cafes in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. The Exchange
Topping the list is The Exchange. Located at 526 S. Tejon St. in central Colorado Springs, it is the highest-rated inexpensive cafe in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 91 reviews on Yelp.
Bakery items are served, as well as such breakfast dishes as a super bacon sandwich, Cuban-style tostadas and quesadillas. Soups, sandwiches and salads are also on offer.
2. Stir Coffee and Cocktails
Stir Coffee and Cocktails, located at 2330 N. Wahsatch Ave. in central Colorado Springs, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot 4.5 stars out of 89 reviews.
Bagels with salmon and cream cheese, vegan pumpkin soup, as well as craft cocktails, including rum with lime juice and rhubarb ginger simple syrup, are served.
3. Third Space Coffee
Third Space Coffee in northeast Colorado Springs is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 74 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5670 N. Academy Blvd. to see for yourself.
The coffee shop serves pour-over coffees, espresso, smoothies and frappes, as well as quiche, burritos, baked goods and paninis. Specialty drinks include caramel latte, honey chai latte and caramel mocha.
4. Briar Mart
Also in northeast, check out Briar Mart, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the grocery store and Middle Eastern cafe by heading over to 6799 N. Academy Blvd.
Gyros, Greek-style nachos and chicken kebabs are among the cafe options. Customers can also buy international foods at the market.
5. La Baguette
Finally, there's La Baguette, an Old Colorado City favorite with four stars out of 162 reviews. Stop by 2417 W. Colorado Ave. to see for yourself.
Croissant and baguette sandwiches, including chicken salad, spinach and ricotta and Brie with cucumbers and almonds, are served. Pastries, breads, coffee, soups and salads are also available.
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
