Colorado Springs/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 16, 2020
The 4 best cafes in Colorado SpringsGarden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. | Photo: Shelby T./Yelp

Looking to try the top cafes around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cafes in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

Consumer spending at food and beverage shops tends to rise in January in the Colorado Springs area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that also helps companies build a small business marketing strategy. Total affected businesses at Colorado Springs-area food and beverage shops last year rose by 33% in January over the month before.

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1. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

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First on the list is Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Located at 1805 N. 30th St., the park and museum has the highest-rated cafe in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 772 reviews on Yelp.

2. Stir Coffee and Cocktails

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Next up is Stir Coffee and Cocktails, situated at 2330 N. Wahsatch Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Baklava Coffee & Cafe

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Baklava Coffee & Cafe, located at 3315 W. Carefree Circle, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cafe five stars out of 26 reviews.

4. First Watch

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A member of the chain First Watch in Briargate is another go-to, with four stars out of 105 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7816 N. Academy Blvd. to see for yourself.


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