I've been meaning to stop and try out this cute little cafe for quite a while, but just hadn't found the right reason. It's probably a convenient place to stop for coffee or a light lunch if you happen to work in the area and can walk over, but it has always seemed like a bit of a hassle to find parking just for the purpose of coming here. I was able to stop by after the No Kings march a few weekends ago. After perusing the menu I just wasn't feeling any of the lunch options, so I ended up getting a golden milk smoothie. It was good, but I'm not sure it was spectacular enough to justify the price. Maybe I just had a "too peopley" morning - perhaps I'll come back and give their sandwiches a try when I am in a better mood. Although it is small, it has some outdoors tables and would be a good place to people watch. read more

Started the first day of vacation sitting on the patio enjoying the brown sugar latte and an iced tea. The staff were friendly and the patio was perfect. We sat outside enjoying the weather and down town vibes for over an hour. read more

Butterfly Cafe - The pup enjoyed the patio seating. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Came by for a quick refresher because the yelp reviews were so good and yelp was right! First of all the Hibiscus tea was oh so good! Truly! I am not local or I'd be here often! The service was very friendly and helpful. The building itself is small but nice. It has some outdoor seating and is really nicely set up. Will definitely return next time I'm in town. read more

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This is a cute little cafe a block off the main drag in Old Town. I popped in for a coffee pre-farm market on a Saturday. It was going to be another scorcher of a day so I went with iced. The staff were pleasant and welcoming. It is right near a parking deck. Since I was only caffeinating I did not have food but their pastry selection looked nice. There is a unisex bathroom that was clean and tidy Outside there are some small tables to enjoy the early morning shade. A worthy coffee stop. read more

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This cute little cafe is great for a quick lunch when walking around Fort Collins! We stopped by and ordered a couple 1/2 and 1/2 combos with turkey melt paninis, grilled cheese, tomato soup, and the quinoa salad. The focaccia is AMAZING and you can tell it is so fresh and homemade. It has an amazing flavor and texture (crispy on the top but perfectly soft and doughy on the inside). I would return just to buy a loaf of that bread! We also enjoyed the tomato soup, especially with the grilled cheese. The quinoa salad was also good and came with a nice sauce (tomato or pepper, I can't remember). The service was so quick and friendly, and the prices were great for the quality of the food. We will definitely return next time we're in the area! read more

Tl;dr: the garden sandwich here with hummus is the best sandwich I've had in the US. While that is a pretty absurd statement in and of itself, I can at least offer that I'm not vegetarian and enjoy a good deli sandwich as a food group (and shouldn't be written off immediately for my statement). After all, I have a Reubens spot in New York and make it a point to stop by Bay Cities when in Santa Monica. Yet, truth is truth. The best sandwich in America is the vegan sammy right here at the Butterfly Cafe. My husband and I stayed at the beautiful Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Fort Collins and decided to stop by before we headed to the airport. This café is really a full-windowed concrete hut. A maximum of six people can probably stand inside the café, uncomfortably. The bathroom, in contrast, can probably fit eight people, but that's besides the point. There are two stools inside the sunlit cove where you can squeeze in next to monsteras as well as a handful of tables outside. Perfect for take outs on days when it's 34 degrees outside. The menu options include sandwiches, smoothies, and breakfast classics. My normal go-tos are cold cut sandwich, and while the mushroom sandwich also caught my eye, I felt like going for something light and uncharacteristically opted for the garden sandwich. Hubby got the turkey avocado, and I was asked whether I wanted to substitute the cheese with hummus. I said, If it's good, sure. We were informed it'd take about 15 minutes. We stuck with it. It took over 15 minutes but both were absolutely the right decisions. The kicker to these sandwiches is that they bake the focaccia in house, and it is perfection. Pillowy inside, slightly crispy on the outside. I also adore the copious spread of artichoke hearts bits in the garden sandwich. And the lemony hummus-tahini combo perfectly seeped through the avocado, tomato, and spinach. Oh. So. Delicious. I wasn't even hungry yet ate the whole thing (ok, I shared a little bit). I also drank all of the Green Genie smoothie, which was also delicious. The gentleman who made it called for me, and I said, "Yeah, I know, I got the Genie." He said, "Yeah, I had to double check the name." Well, the Genie and the Garden Sammy both made disappearing acts into my belly. It wasn't me, it was them, I promise. read more

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Service friendly, a bit of a wait during what was likely a busy time of day (noon/lunch). I got to enjoy the sun for a bit so it didn't bother me too much. Id advise not to come here for food/drink if you're in a rush. I would like to try the sandwiches, the freshly made focaccia bread behind the counter looked amazing. I got a 1.5" diameter chocolate chip cookie and a small lavender latte, it was tasty - especially the drink- however wasn't expecting it to amount to the cost plus 20% tip to be over $7. I'll come back if I'm looking for a more "gourmet", rich and smooth latte maybe, but not just for coffee or latte on a day to day. They list that their syrups are made in-house. Coffee: yum! They had a QR code for their menu and some menus available by the door. I appreciated it, however, with my time limitations and it being a very small cafe, jetted to get a spot in line. I look forward to taking a bit more time to explore their menu. I was already in the area and parked; however, just like many businesses in this area, there's primarily 2 HR or 3 hr parking. Hot tip: just west of the cafe, up a block there is free parking if you're hoping to spend additional time in the area, window shop, etc. read more

Wahoo! What a fabulous place. Seating and tables are all outside, but no worries since it was fabulous outside. So relaxing and when the food came--so delicious!! Best breakfast burrito ever. Light but very filling and satisfying. Caramel latte was great too but for whatever reason did not agree with my tumster. This place was really what I was looking for. read more

The breakfast sandwich really is the highlight of this place. I'd come back again and again for that. It's got this awesome buttery/fluffy bread, a light scramble, tomatoes, and a spread that gives it that extra savory kick that makes it all come together. It's really special. The coffee? Not so much. I am a non-dairy drinker though, so I had given their house made almond milk a try. They add cinnamon and sweetener in it to try to give the milk some flavor and it did NOT come together. Too many strong competing flavors, I could barely taste the coffee! It's a cute cafe and the staff are super friendly though. And the coffees come in really unique mugs, which I love a good ceramic. I think if you just avoid the housemade nondairy alternatives the lattes would be drinkable. TLDR; Go for the breakfast sandwich for sure, be wary of the milk alternatives for the lattes. read more

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This place was fun and delicious. I ordered the spicy cold brew, and it was fantastic!! The energy bite and sandwich we got were also great. Lots of healthy options. read more

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Cute and quaint cafe in the heart of downtown. Stopped in for a coffee on a chilly afternoon. Ended up also grabbing the ham and cheese sandwich. Delicious! From the focaccia bread to the mustard and aioli. The small 400 square foot building offers huge flavors. read more

Butterfly Cafe - Ham & Cheese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

We were doing some hikes just outside of Fort Collins and needed a quick lunch. It's a cute little cafe with a beautiful wrap around outdoor seating. The weather was perfect so we grabbed a table outside and ordered. We ended up getting a 3 cheese sandwich with the tomato bisque. Yum, the bread was amazing and it was perfect for dipping in the tomato soup. We also got a lunch box with a turkey sandwich. It was good too! I think we only needed the one sandwich! read more

I love the Butterfly Cafe! :) Their food is clean and delicious and fresh, the focaccia bread is to die for, and their coffee is delicious. Everyone is always kind whenever I go in and very friendly and chatty. Cute little spot with nice outdoor seating. read more

I wanted to love this cafe! It's super cute, the ambiance is a quick grab and go theme. Organic and natural ingredients is the heart of their business. Their baked goods look amazing, and their breakfast/lunch options were great. I base a good coffee cafe off of their vanilla latte, and for me, the latte was very dark and bitter which is why I give them 3 stars BUT once I try their food, I will be sure to report! read more

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Customer service is absolutely terrible at this cafe. I have been into this cafe many times and I have yet to experience a friendly or welcoming experience. This is my last!! read more

Coffee was really good, blueberry muffin was just so so, but staff was not so friendly, kinda gruff. Not sure why, not too busy when we were there. Outdoor seating was nice with the dog and bikes. read more

The food and drinks here are amazing, and breakfast sandwich is TO DIE FOR!!! The employees are always so kind and the service is very quick, even when they are busy. It is an adorable place to sit and eat, however most of the seating is outdoors. I definitely recommend Butterfly Cafe! read more

Food and coffee are amazing! Haven't eaten a single thing that wasn't amazingly delicious. Service is also fantastic and really friendly

Small intimate cafe in Old Town. Amazing baked goods, excellent tea selection. Outdoor seating only. Friendly spot to stop for breakfast while walking your dog. Rover.com/sit/nancyb12638 read more

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The food is phenomenal! The people are not friendly & always look miserable (like not even a smile). I wish there were more shady areas to sit and eat. But nonetheless, great food & coffee if you're on the go and just have a quick 15 min to stop for something. read more

We are always on the lookout for a good place to grab a good, quick breakfast in the afternoon or evening. We like to sleep in on weekends, so usually miss the plethora of breakfast/brunch joints. Came across the Butterfly Cafe on Yelp and decided to check them out since they were open and serving their menu including vegetarian and vegan friendly breakfast items until 4pm. Hubby had the Loaded Avocado Toast with a Sunny Side Up Eggs, I had the Breakfast Burrito with all of the sauces. Our son had the Garden sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious and had the perfect amount of seasoning. So often we find food not seasoned well - not here! Service was super friendly and fast. The cafe is located in a tiny historic building that was built in 1964 that was the Poudre Valley Creamery Labratory Building.The cafe is tiny, with countertop seating/stools for 4. They also have some tables and chairs outside. read more

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Came in to give this place a try. Ordered a 16 oz latte, and received a 12 oz latte. The employee working the register and who made the coffee was not very kind. Will not be back unfortunately. read more

Definitely a great place! They are pet friendly, as long as you sit in their outdoor seating. They were so amazing to us and my pup! They took care of him as well, bringing him out his own water bowl when we forgot ours was super nice! The staff was super friendly and fast! Food was great, I got the protein bowl and it was so worth it! read more

We stopped here on a long car trip and it was amazing!! Everything was fresh and homemade! Make sure you get the oatmeal cookies. We loved it so much we stopped on the way home too. The staff were also very friendly! read more

This cafe will exceed any expectations, from their wonderful customer service, to their in house made pastries and bread there's never a dull moment. Even with their smallish size don't let a crowd push you away as they are timely and still personable. 5/5 would recommend and I will be returning forsure, also the best mocha latte I've had was here! read more

Butterfly Cafe - Turkey avo, tomato bisque, hummus & pesto toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

This is my second visit and second review, and it continues to deserve more than five stars! Not only is there food fabulous their service is fabulous too! It's the best lunch spot I've ever found. read more

I seriously cannot believe they're pumping out the best breakfast sandwich I've every had in my life, right out of a cute little cafe. Ambiance is awesome with music playing and smells galore. Super chill vibes with great service, they were super nice! I highly recommend the breakfast sandwich or the pesto sandwich! read more

I drink a lot of coffee, but the drink I got here was by far my favorite I got after spending a week in Colorado! The dragon latte has espresso with their spicy house made cashew milk. The woman who took my order listed out all the ingredients for me when I asked, but I was hooked as she started. I ordered it iced. I took the first sip and my eyes lit up! I wished I had ordered a bigger size because this drink truly tasted like nothing I have had before and I don't know if I'll ever have again. I also wish we had time to try some of their food because the menu looked amazing. This is one of those little places I would go out of my way for if I were in town again! read more

Butterfly Cafe - Dragon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

We stopped into this cute little spot and ordered a breakfast burrito, a coffee, a latte, and 2 chocolate chip cookies (since they had just come out of the oven)! It hit the spot and they had some good local recommendations, plus they carry the local student newspaper which was a fun read while we were in town. read more

Amazing! The food is so good and perfectly portioned sized. Try the soup of the day! I had the coconut curry and it was delicious. They really know what they're doing! To top it off the service is great:) read more

Solid place for breakfast sandwich. I didn't know what I was craving so I just ordered a Breakfast Sandwich and man did that hit the right spot. The bread tasted fresh and the pesto sauce was delicious. Highly recommend if you need a quick breakfast bite, come get it here. read more

My family was looking for a place where we could get some nice breakfast food, but guess what? It was after 2:30 pm. What's with that? Some folks don't get up and out that early on a weekend, and there's no reason a restaurant can't serve a breakfast burrito all day long, is there? Anyway, we found the Butterfly Cafe, and holy cow, they were open until 4 pm! I ordered the loaded avocado toast with a sunny side up egg on each slice, and it was delicious. The artisan bread, the fresh eggs, the fresh veggies in abundance - SO good! My better half had the breakfast burrito, and loved it. I had a bite and can't wait until I can order it myself. The son had the Garden sandwich, and judging by the way he put it away it was delicious. (He told us he liked it, too). The service was fast, pleasant, and polite. The cafe itself is tiny, with countertop seating. They had some cute 4 tops outside, which would be pleasant dining in good weather. Loved this place, everything tasted so fresh and healthy, and we are eager to return! read more

A hidden gem of a cafe! I had a latte with home made spicy cashew milk, and a ham, egg, and pesto sandwich. The spicy cashew milk is unlike anything I've ever tasted. It's incredible and adds so much flavor to a drink. My sandwich was also a burst of flavor. It tasted like it was baked with love. The man & woman working were so cool and kind as well. I'd come back anytime!! read more

Butterfly Cafe - Spicy cashew latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

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My sister is friends with the owner, which is how I found out about this local gem. My man and I stopped by on our way up to Red Feather, and we both were so glad that we did! First off, the coffee is FAB. I had an iced americano because A: It was hotttttter than frick outside and B: if a cafe has good espresso then you know that everything else on the menu is going to be lit. You know when you go to Starbucks and sometimes you think your drink tastes like a campfire because the espresso is so burnt? Butterfly Cafe is like, the exact opposite. The espresso doesn't need any sort of sweetener to mask it, it's THAT good on it's own. Not burnt at all, but perfectly balanced and smooth. Delish! I ordered the Garden on gluten free bread, and was so happy to see that they are super accommodating! But the best part was that the bread didn't taste like it was gluten free! Gluten free bread that doesn't taste gluten free is always the best kind. Landin order the Ham Egg & Pesto sandwich for brekkie, and he enjoyed every bite. The croissant bun looked amazing! We both left super happy, full, and caffeinated. What more could you want? I am so excited about this new place, I am already making plans to come back and visit again. Trust a local, this place is legit!! read more

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Love this little spot! I have never been disappointed by their excellent service, delicious food and speedy service. Sam is always so friendly, much like their entire staff. Highly recommend the Grilled Mushroom sandwich! read more

So yum! Their soups and sandwiches were the perfect thing after a hike in the cold. Small interior, but doing a good job of staying safe.

Amazing coffee, decent breakfast sandwiches! Staff weren't overall friendly but maybe it was just an off day the few times I've been in read more

Butterfly Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fort Collins, Colorado

Food was good. A bit pricey for the amount of food one gets. Again the food was delicious. Plenty of indoor seating. And plenty of parking.

Fast delivery service. Excellent breakfast food. I loved my coffee drink. My husband did not like his. They make their own milk substitutes. 100% we would both eat here again read more

So so so good always. Breakfast burritos or tacos will never do u wrong. And the kale salad. And the focaccia.