If you want a great way to start your day in Breck - this is iTHE place. Great coffee and food, in a picture-perfect location, served by friendly people - what more could you want in the morning? The lines can be a little long, but they move fairly quickly - but it's worth the wait here. read more

I always love when I have a great experience at a place and several years later, nothing has changed. This place the BEST vanilla blackberry latte. I've been hooked since I tried it 2 years ago, and no one comes close to it. Their pastries are really fresh and delicious and the atmosphere is so relaxing. They even had mini donuts that my daughter loved (sprinkles and all). This is a place to visit with the family or on your own. read more

Cool River Coffee House - Quinoa bowl- delicious and filling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

AMAZING! so damn good! we ordered: The "Cool River" burrito on GF burrito we had the salsa on the side. we had all three: bacon, sausage and chorizo. the burrito did have beans which doesn't say it comes with it but it was added. it was pretty dang good then we got: The "egg man" sandwich on their homemade GF bread. white cheddar, bacon, sausage, added hash brown and it had no sauce so i added mayo both were so good we had to shared taking bites of each others lol SOOOOOOO GOOD! read more

Excellent food! Everything was delicious: the quest dip, the burgers we had. Highly recommend this place.

We had the best, relaxing breakfast with some delicious coffee and choices of pastries. They even have gluten free options to choose from. Then you can enjoy and relax in their outside garden. read more

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I loved this cafe on our yearly winter trip, so much so that we visited twice. Both drinks I got were delicious and well balanced. Given the taste of the espresso itself-- perfectly round with no bitterness-- I don't think you can go wrong with any drinks. My favorite was definitely the orange cardamom latte! We didn't try the food but the dessert cases looked wonderful :) read more

Cute breakfast spot! Tried an orange cardamom latte which was very smooth and not overly spiced. It was a unique and warming and bright flavor. Tried the veggie breakfast burrito with eggs, beans, and a side of salsa. It was balanced with protein and veggies and was a good bite. I think service was quite slow and poor here. I ordered online to avoid the long line in store but despite the long wait, the order was not prepared on time. They inconsistently called out drink and food orders to patrons dining in. read more

We just got coffee. Line was long. Coffee wasn't very strong. Cool location along water in middle of Breckenridge.

Update: Solid 3.5 - 4 based on today's experience! Decided to try again out of convenience but much better experience. Breakfast scramble was way more tasty than veggie scramble and the passion fruit gf/vegan doughnut was delicious! Hubby enjoyed the bacon breakfast burrito way more than chorizo and we asked for extra salsa upfront which helped avoid confrontation. Americanos were yummy. Solid 3 stars. We ordered our food and although there was a line it went pretty efficiently. It gets bottlenecked but comes/goes in waves. The food was decent - not spectacularly flavored or anything and pretty small portions (scramble) but I was glad to have options. My husband asked for an extra salsa because his burrito (which seemed regular vs large portion) barely came with any inside and staff seemed reluctant to provide though we did tip 18% which I was irritated with - they set their min tip at 18% and Im sorry but there's no real service as you order at a counter and wait for your coffee. And the issue with extra salsa after we tipped over $8 was super annoying. Was glad to have a gf/vegan muffin option but it wasn't great. Husband said his regular bb muffin was the worst he's ever had and very grainy texture. read more

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Best Biscuit and gravy I've had in Breckenridge! And I've tried them all. Fantastic gravy rich and savory with large chunks of sausage liberally plated over a perfect biscuit. Dog friendly back patio offers plenty of shade and CW music. Service was fast and friendly read more

Cool River Coffee House - Signage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Enjoyed everything about this spot. Generally when traveling I won't go to the same place twice, but we're hitting it on the way out. Breakfast burritos were on point, the coffee was good, the pastries were awesome, friendly service, and to top it all off, it seemed reasonably priced for a resort town spot. read more

Delicious coffee and drinks! Dropped by here twice during our stay in Breckenridge. Service at the register was a bit slow, but they mentioned they just switched to new systems. Staff was friendly and the environment was clean. Definitely recommend read more

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Cozy spot with decent food, an excellent cinnamon roll, okay coffee, mixed service, and limited seating. read more

Cool River Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

A celiacs dream. SO MANY GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS. You hardly ever find a place with GF tortillas. Casual, welcoming, dog friendly spot. The cider donuts, breakfast sandwiches, burritos, coffee, everything we tried was excellent. read more

The coffee was pretty good. I was feeling wild and got a mint vanilla iced latte. If you get a larger size don't expect to taste the espresso very much, but it blended well with the milk + flavors. It was neat that they used paper and aluminum cups for iced drinks to be safer for the environment. I didn't get to try the food which seems to be where some of the hype might come from. We came in on Saturday and it was very busy. It was totally fine to wait but definitely got a little crowded and chaotic in the building. All in all the team seems to handle those moments pretty well. read more

I got the bacon breakfast tacos with homemade salsa, and the flavors were sooo delicious! I highly recommend this place!

I liked the concept of this local coffee spot. My wife and I arrived bright and early (they open at 7am) to pickup coffee and something for breakfast before a 7:30 puck drop at the rink down the street. Not a long wait to be served and the staff was friendly. We ordered a small white mocha and an apple turnover. I ordered a large (16oz) Mexican mocha, with a 'Eggman with bacon' sandwich on sourdough. Everything was ordered to go. We waited about 10 minutes and were in our way to the rink. I got to the rink and tried my coffee... it was more like warm milk with some spice. Not bad... but not great either! My wife said the same about her drink choice. My sandwich was piping hot, but had zero flavor. The bacon was salty, the eggs were bland (no salt or pepper), and the bread was mushy. All in all, not a terrible choice but also not a great one. I don't recommend this spot for coffee. read more

Service was great and the food drinks were fantastic. The line may be long but moves fast and it's well worth it.

Amazing! It's a little hidden breakfast spot but had great reviews - they had a DJ playing music, there were locals working, and overall a great experience. The food and coffee were delicious and the staff was very helpful and nice! Would definitely come back to this spot read more

Cool River Coffee House - Breakfast at inside bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Great cozy coffee house with excellent patio. Cool River has a wide variety of great pastries and teas, too! This place was packed early in the morning when we were there, so we knew it's was a good find. They do veggie-forward really well. If looking for a hearty meat-forward breakfast to start your day, there may be better breakfast options off Main Street. September 2024 read more

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Surprisingly good breakfast menu in addition to their fantastic bakery and coffee. We ordered cold brew donuts, Salome grill cheese and scrambled egg plate. read more

We visited Cool River while in Breck for a wedding and it was one of our favorite breakfast spots! They have lots of options ranging from savory to sweet, and a slew of yummy pastries. I ordered a smoothie bowl and a blueberry lemon cake, both were very good. The mocha/coffee was alright, wish I would have gotten a flavored one to spicy it up a bit more. Would definitely go back! read more

Cool River Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Latte was great, but the food we got was bland. Did a sourdough breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese. Just nothing to it really.

Stopped by for a breakfast burrito with green chili and some coffee. Both were delicious. Service was friendly and moved quickly despite being busy. read more

Great food. Dog friendly. Nice setting by the river. Good vibe. Usually pretty crowded so easier to order online and pickup

This place was really great! It's a little hidden so I never saw it until reading about it, haha. I got an iced lavender matcha latte, their tropical smoothie bowl (without coconut shavings) and a cinnamon roll. The matcha is good! The balance of the matcha itself with the amount of lavender syrup is great, and there weren't any clumps of matcha powder. The smoothie bowl was good-- a little much granola for my taste, but the bananas on top were fresh and ripe and the smoothie itself was excellent. The cinnamon roll was amazing! I find it's hard to find a cinnamon roll that's fully cooked through without being overdone/dry, but they've really nailed it. It was cooked through perfectly, soft and fluffy, the icing was the perfect amount of tangy and sweet, and the cinnamon filling wasn't dry, either. The staff are extremely attentive and friendly, and the inside is super cute! A really nice place. read more

Cool River Coffee House - Tropical smoothie bowl, cinnamon roll, Iced lavender matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Great service! Cute coffee shop with lots of options! Baked goodies to made to order breakfast burritos, bowls and sandwiches. I ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk and it was perfect! The egg breakfast sandwich on wheat bagel was tasty. And despite the wait to order, it was made and given to us quickly. The folks working here are hustling and on it! Definitely would be here all the time if I lived in the area. There is some seating inside but even more tables outside. read more

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Amazing coffee, super cute & convenient location! I came here on a Sunday morning so it was PACKED but worth the wait. This was my first time in Colorado and this little town it's located in had me in love. Definitely try this out. Also very affordable for such great taste! read more

Cool River Coffee House - Hot coconut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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I stopped in Cool River to grab a quick breakfast. The location came highly recommended to me by a local. There was a line but rightfully so, it is a great location with a nice patio in back and backs up to the river. They also had a front yard with table and chairs for additional seating. Whether you want to eat in or take it to go, they prepare your food and drinks accordingly. I grabbed a burrito and chocolate croissant. Both where very flavorful and the staff was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. read more

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Highly recommend for locals and tourists. This is an incredible coffee shop as they have such an expansive menu - anything you want - they got it. Food, morning or lunch... coffee drinks and tea and then beverages with alcohol as well. The staff is always incredibly friendly and the food and drinks are some of the best for the morning in Breckenridge. read more

Cool River Coffee House - Brekkie grilled cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Split a tuna salad on a croissant and it was really good. Not very mayo which was a nice change. I think they said they use lemon and dill too. Might have to try it this way at home. Love the outdoor seating and love music. read more

Had high hopes with all the great reviews this place has. Waited in a long line, both my bf and I got cold brews-both were extremely sour and straight up bad. Not sure if it's the beans they use but would not recommend. Also got a little bundt coffee cake which was painfully mid. Not coming back read more

This place is AMAZING!! I went to a different coffee shop each day we were in Breck, and Cool River was BY FAR THE BEST. Expresso was perfectly done (all the other coffee places tasted burned) and the Lemon Poppyseed Blueberry Muffin was seriously a bite straight from heaven!! This will be my ONLY stop for coffee in Breck moving forward. Love the vibe. read more

I don't go to Breckinridge often, but this place makes me want to stop by more! The breakfast bagel sandwich was made to perfection and so soft and hearty to start off my morning. I went back twice to try the honeycomb latte and the pistachio berry. The honeycomb was easily a top coffee that had the perfect amount of honeycomb and espresso. The pistachio berry was interesting and I'm so glad I took a chance because while the pistachio was subtle and the overall flavor was complex and interesting. This shop probably isn't the place to sit down and have a quiet conversation, but it's lively and the staff are all friendly and kind. Can't wait to come back! read more

Cool River Coffee House - breakfast sandwich on jalapeño bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Cool River Coffee House was one of the few breakfast spots open in Breckenridge on Christmas. The coffees were tasty and made to order, and the breakfast sandwiches, burritos and pastries were satisfying. Although there was only one employee running the establishment that morning, she was terrific and calm. The coffee shop is rustic and seats about 20 people, and was decorated for Christmas with greenery and a tree that boasted five golden rings. read more

Hands down, this is absolutely the best breakfast in Breck! I highly recommend the brekkie sandwich - the prosciutto is thick cut, garlic aioli smear and arugula gives a nice flavor, and acid if the tomato perfectly balance this sandwich! Hands down my favorite, but... those breakfast burritos! Can't go wrong with any choice! Coffee is fresh and flavors are more subtle, not like the overly sugary stuff from Starbucks. The unique flavor combinations (blackberry and lavender, hazelnut and Carmel) were delish! They offer oat milk and sugar free options! If you're vegan or have a gluten allergy, Cool River has what you're looking for. So many of the pastries (maple donuts, anyone?!) are GF/V. Bread for the breakfast sandwiches is also GF. And if you're not GF don't worry, the bread is awesome! Service is always super friendly. Order at the counter, a number is given, and your food is delivered. Online ordering available too! Seating area is small, but ample seating outdoors is offered. Get here early for breakfast, the lines start when the doors open (but seem to subside around 10). read more

Cool River Coffee House - Salom breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Stopped in here one Saturday around lunchtime to grab a meal, upon the recommendation of a gal working at another coffee shop. It was consistently busy throughout my entire visit, with a long line through the restaurant at one point. But the team got everyone through in a timely manner! Before arriving, I thought "Coffee House & Bakery" meant there would be a coziness about the place, with some big chairs and spots for reading. However, this place was definitely more like a quick service restaurant. No big chairs or cozy reading spots. All low top or high top tables. I ordered the quinoa bowl and switched out the sunny side egg for scrambled with half and half salsa. It was tasty, but I didn't love that it was served in a paper boat, giving it the feel of food you'd order at a food truck, even though this was a sit down restaurant. Not completely overpriced, given that this is in a resort town. Which was nice. The pastries looked amazing and I saw that customers kept ordering them, particularly the pumpkin pastry with icing. I will definitely come back to give the pastries a try! Overall, a decent spot if you are looking for some quick, no-frills food, with nice service and at a decent price. read more

Cool River Coffee House - Quinoa bowl with scrambled eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Came to Breckenridge (and Colorado in general) for the first time ever and started off the day with some warm drinks and a morning snack here! I ordered a Chai Latte and then also got the Vanilla Chai Muffin (warmed up, of course). Both were so tasty, and the vibe of this place was too cute. Honorable mention to the bathroom - which was a really fun design and super clean. It was literally SNOWING and we sat outside under a heater, and weren't really cold at all! Highly recommend this spot read more

Cool River Coffee House - Vanilla Chai Muffin (bottom); Chai Latte (right); Raspberry Bar (top) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

I love the food here! Everything is really good and unique plus they give you a good portion. The servers are very kind and just overall the place has a very nice vibe and location. read more

What a nice discovery! And this coffee shop appears to be locals' favorite (at least one of them who runs a spice shop on the same busy Main Street said this is her favorite coffee spot!) It's not exactly on the main street (well, the one of the entrances faces a side street; the other entrance faces another side street!! It's in this building with other merchants so the actual address may say xxxx Main Street. I hope you know what I'm talking about.) On top of the typical drinks a typical coffee shop offers, this shop's breakfast and lunch menu is pretty darn extensive (I posted a picture of it so please refer to it.) I got me what I always get: doppio. To go along with my double espresso, I got one of the Salted Caramel Apple bars. This is quite the size! The pastry was only $4.95. For a mountain town that boasts a world class ski resort, this price is in a very reasonable/affordable range. I certainly appreciate this! The Doppio tasted so good. And the pastry was pretty decadent (not in a bad way though!) I was able to eat only half of it in one sitting so I saved the rest for later. This coffee shop's got a cool vibe to it. Employees are laid back and welcoming (I was warmly received!!) On a cold wintery day, it'd be a great spot to sit inside and sip your favorite drink. I highly recommend when you are in Breckenridge. read more

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