Colorado Springs/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 06, 2019
Colorado Springs' 5 best spots for affordable coffeePhoto: Peak Place/Yelp

Got a hankering for coffee?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee outlets in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Switchback Coffee Roasters

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Topping the list is Switchback Coffee Roasters. Located at 330 N. Institute St., it is the highest-rated cheap coffee spot in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp. 

"Small-batch craft coffee roaster specializing in rotating single-origin coffees from around the world," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We roast on a Probat 12 kilo, grind with an EK43, brew on a Curtis, pull shots on a Black Eagle and care for people immensely."

2. Loyal Coffee

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Also in central you'll find Loyal Coffee, situated at 408 S. Nevada Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

Yelper Sloan S., who reviewed Loyal Coffee on Sept. 11, wrote, "I started with a cranberry lavender latte. I also ordered the ricotta and pear toast with honey. The latte was beautiful, and I actually loved the flavor. The toast was the perfect size for a light bite and had a great balance of sweetness."

Natasha A. noted, "The coffee they are serving up is phenomenal. I also really appreciate that they have food beyond just pastries, and it's all quite yummy."

3. Sandy's Restaurant

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Sandy's Restaurant, located at 6940 Space Village Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast, brunch and traditional American spot 4.5 stars out of 187 reviews. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Sandy's Restaurant.

"Sandy's is best known for our homemade specialities," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We make all the white and wheat bread, biscuits, soups and chilis from scratch. Fresh homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing."

4. Peak Place

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Peak Place in northeast is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 109 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2360 Montebello Square Drive, Suite H1, to see for yourself. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Peak Place.

"Peak Place specializes in serving craft coffee, beer and wine," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We serve locally roasted coffee from our sister company Hold Fast Coffee Co., as well as featuring great roasters from Denver like Corvus and Sweet Bloom."

5. Humble Coffee

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Last but not least, check out Humble Coffee, which has earned five stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score coffee and tea and more by heading over to 2103 Templeton Gap Road. 

We turned to Yelp for more about Humble Coffee.

"Coffee has completely changed the world... And at Humble Coffee in Colorado Springs, we understand the impact it can have on yours," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "So often our cup sets the tempo for our days, and in turn, our lives. Considering the implications, we spare no expense to provide you with the best cup possible."


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