Hot Java Express

We went at 9 am and they were closed-a note on the door said they were out of donuts. If they close…read morewhen they are out they should say that.

Love, their fritters good morning!!!!! Wonderful service…read morewonderful people. Wonderful donuts.

Cinnamon roll.

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Simkins Parlour

4.7(37 reviews)

What an eatery in a very nice town . The best thing was cookies and ice cream. Sandwich and 3 soups…read moretoday. Jump off the interstate and find a delicious lunch and relax in Simmons well appointed and decorated parlour. REAL ice tea to go. grab a shake I did

Absolutely love this place! Highly, highly recommend. Fun flavors, great food and wonderful staff…read more Hands down one of the best places in town.

Gooey ham and cheese with herb butter

Simkins Parlour 316 Main Street Sterling Colorado

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High Plains Spice Company

5.0(3 reviews)

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What a great treasure this place is! Went for some special "Pink Salt" to make homemade pastrami…read more Sure enough they had it and so much more. The lady working the counter was very helpful in letting me know the amount and measured it for me. They also had all kinds of spices @ teas I can't find anywhere else. If you are driving near Sterling, CO It is worth the trip.

This shop is adorable and has so many unique options! The gentleman that was there was so nice. If…read morewe ever stop in town again, we will for sure be back!

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Parts & Labor Brewing

4.5(180 reviews)

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This is ALWAYS a great stop! Great steaks, flatbreads and…read morenachos! The service is awesome and very personable and friendly! Love the ambiance and atmosphere .

Parts and Labor Brewing Company was a complete disappointment. We stopped in just before 9:30 PM…read morehoping for wings and a beer, only to be turned away despite plenty of customers still dining inside. Apparently serving paying customers a few minutes before closing was too much to ask. My reply to the owner... Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, your response reinforces the concerns I expressed in my original review. Rather than addressing the customer experience, you chose to dismiss it by focusing on the time we arrived and by implying that my review was the result of me "needing a great day." That kind of sarcasm does not reflect the level of professionalism customers should expect from a business owner. You stated that you personally saw us enter at 9:40 PM and that the kitchen had already closed at 9:30 PM. However, I take accuracy seriously, and I do not appreciate being misrepresented. I have a screenshot documenting the time I left your establishment, which directly contradicts the timeline presented in your response. If the facts are important enough for you to publicly defend your business, they should also be important enough to present truthfully. To be clear, businesses have every right to establish kitchen hours and closing procedures. Had the situation simply been explained professionally and courteously, my review likely would have reflected that. What stands out is not the policy itself, but the way concerns were handled afterward. I travel extensively throughout the United States and internationally, reviewing small family-owned businesses because I genuinely enjoy supporting them. In many cases, when an owner responds thoughtfully and demonstrates a commitment to customer service, I am willing to reconsider or update a review. In this case, however, instead of leaning into customer service and understanding, you chose to defend, justify, and direct sarcasm toward a customer. I can accept mistakes. What I have a much harder time accepting is dishonesty. The screenshot of the time I left your establishment speaks for itself. I wish you and your business the best, but I stand by my review. To make matters worse, we had a similar experience elsewhere in Sterling when a Sonic employee snapped at us for trying to place an order. Thankfully, Village Inn restored a little faith in customer service with friendly staff, welcoming patrons, and genuine hospitality. If you're traveling through town, don't expect Parts and Labor to go out of its way for customers. We were in and out in under a minute--with nothing but a bad impression to take with us.

Green salad to start, with bleu cheese dressing

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This is their Kölsch - which isn't true to style as much as it is absolutely delicious and refreshing!

Pi Kappa Cino Coffee

5.0(1 review)

1.5 mi

Best Frappuccino s in sterling at llc. Theirs don't go dry half way down. Great flavors and…read moreCustomer service .

From the owner: Drive thru coffee shop with two drive thru windows. Speciality coffees. Breakfast foods.read more

Starbucks

2.7(6 reviews)

We came off 76 to get our SB fill! Two plus miles north, there sat the cute little Starbucks…read moresitting amongst the historic stores and ag buildings of Sterling, Colorado. Inside the modern store, we were greeted by a sweet young lady that was glad to take our order. Within minutes we had my iced latte and my wife's iced brown sugar oat skim milk latte. They were yummy! Worth the five minutes out the way!

This is a pleasant Starbucks located in the little town of Sterling, Colorado. To be honest, we…read morewere looking for a ma and pop coffee shop, but they were all closed on a Sunday afternoon. So, t be honest, the best thing I can say about this place is that it was open! Thank you, Starbucks! The coffee was fine, standard Starbucks fare, but the baristas were friendly and obliging. I'd visit here again if I was passing through this sweet, sleepy town.

Aerocano

Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso

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Sterling Health Foods

5.0(2 reviews)

1.5 mi

The best place for your top supplements and premium quality foods. Get healthy Visit SHF you…read morewon't be disappointed.

I was so happy they had a health food store here!! I thought I was going to starve only having a…read moreWalmart!! They carry vitamins, dry foods, natural beauty, oils, cold items, along with froze and more. Serves the gluten intolerant, vegan and vegetarian, plus some natural meats.

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Sterling Health Foods Be Healthy, Be Happy!!!

Scooter's Coffee

3.4(9 reviews)

0.8 mi

I was there this morning 5/30/26 around 9am. The girl with the headset on making infusions/taking…read moreorders/doing food is such a sweetheart and looked like she was rocking it! The girl working the window was nice and got the drinks to us quickly.

Drive through's service was quick. She was friendly. I ordered the carmelicious cold brew, and the…read morecinnamon bun. I was going to stop in and order but they only have three parking spaces, so I went with the drive through. Cinnamon bun was gooey and warm, but I ate it with a regular cup of coffee at home. I will save the Carmel coffee for later. They both taste like dessert!

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J & L Cafe

4.2(156 reviews)

1.1 mi

Ordered the fried chicken and it was tough as leather. The…read moremashed potatoes and gravy and corn were really good, but they fell short on the chicken big time! I would rather order gas station chicken like Chester's than order this again!

Probably the worst tasteless food I've ever had in my entire life tell me why the employees walk to…read morethe back of the restaurant smoking cigarettes in the kitchen where the food is cooked tell me why they're smoking cigarettes and touching clean dishes in the back wall dishes and food are being done tell me why the owner is always so rude to customers and employees and always call the cops on some of her employees who are also her children, some of the worst service I've ever had in my life

Solid diner, lots of house made food including hotcakes, even the salad dressings are mostly house made.

Breakfast Burrito

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Grilled chicken honey mustard salad in a flour bowl that tasted homemade and freshly cooked. The lettuce also looked freshly cut. Yum!

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Col. A.

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5

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8 years ago

Good selection. We stop here before driving to see the grandkids in Denver. The coffee has great flavors. The drive through does not take long at all. Easy to drive by and hop on I 76 to zip down the road. read more

Melissa S.

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2

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21 years ago

Need a caffiene fix this is the place to go. The Best!!!!!

Hot Java Express - coffee - Updated October 2026

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