I've been to Dark Heart about a half a dozen times. Their drip coffee is consistently very good…read moreand the cortados excellent. They offer sparkling water with their cortados, as some cafes do, which is a pretty cool touch. Sometimes they offer the choice of two different roasts for their espresso drinks, which I've never seen before anywhere else, ever. Stop reading here if that's all you need to know. Today. I order a Smokey Mocha (they also have a regular Mocha on the menu). Side note. It's really hard to screw up a mocha. At its most basic it's hot chocolate with shots of espresso. Even with bad or mediocre espresso shots there's usually enough milk and chocolate to cover it up. On the flipside, it's really hard to make a mocha that stands out from the crowd. (Spoiler-Dark Heart surpasses all that mocha mediocrity). Rewind. The first time I went to Dark Heart a couple years ago, a menu item caught my attention. The Smokey Mocha. My friend and I asked what it was. The barista at the register smiled and gave us her sales pitch. Something she'd obviously done many times and still didn't seem to mind doing. My friend and I were both sold as we each ordered one. After I was done with my Smokey Mocha, I wanted to order another. Unfortunately, we were coffee cafe hopping and had four more stops. When I got home, I started gushing about my Smokey Mocha to the SO and anyone else who would listen. Fast forward back to today. I order the 8-ounce Smokey Mocha for here. My drink has a nice heart design with a generous amount of black lava sea salt sprinkled on top. I smell notes of cocoa, but I can't tell if it's from the espresso (Relentless blend) or the cocoa powder. With every sip I take, I taste warm sweet (from cane sugar and maple syrup) mocha that ends with a touch of salt. The smoked paprika is an afterthought. I savor my drink, but I reach the bottom of my mug much too quickly. I swirl the mug to get the last dregs of salt and cocoa powder (single origin cocoa powder from the Philippines according to the barista). As I drive away, I can taste the salt on my llips, and I still feel the astringency of the cocoa powder in my mouth. This is no ordinary mocha drink. The Dark Heart Smokey Mocha has no equal.

Excellent shop. It takes a lot for me to give 5 stars to any coffeehouse, but Dark Heart has the…read morebest equipment, excellent beans, very good baristas and a cool ambiance. You just don't find shops that are serious about doing everything right very often, but this one is the exception. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area again.

Such. Cute place!…read more Ambiance: great coffee shop that can be opened up to the outdoors and is pet friendly! Service: quick and kind! They seen my dog and I wait outside but one of the counter servers went and told me that they are pet friendly and welcome pets! Food: fantastic! Everything came out piping hot! It was a great way to start our morning before a hike. The English muffins are baked in house! Super fluffy and tender inside with a crispy crunch outside! The sausage was thick, savory, not too greasy and not too salty. The eggs was cooked perfectly. No rubbery texture at all. Just soft and pillowy. The cheese was super melted and creamy. Cookie loved the pup cup of course. It was whipped cream with some dog biscuits.

The coffee never quite stood out, but the location made it a staple. Being able to walk over from…read morethe neighborhood was such a simple joy, and one of my son's favorite little routines. Not much else around, which made it feel like our spot. And the cinnamon rolls are absolutely worth it. Soft, sweet, and the real reason to stop in.

Always excellent coffee and wonderful service. And often times they remember my favorite order and…read morehave it underway when I walk i the door.

I had an hot oat latte. The milk was a little too hot, and the espresso shot tasted a little…read morebitter -- remember it's being manually done by the barista, so consistency may be off and/or the beans they purchase may not be my thing. The people at the bar were pleasant. It had more of a library/living room type vibe -- hardwood, kind of dark. I personally prefer a little more lighting. I wanted to stay and do some work, but they were limited in outlets to plug my laptop. I did not stay long. I'd give them a try, this type of place may be your jam! No hard feelings.

After graduating from Colorado Christian University at the…read moreBlue Arena, my wife and I found this awesome little boutique restaurant. Seriously, I can't recommend this place enough. The owner, Emily, was there working to keep everything running smoothly. The food was healthy and evidently is a great local favorite. All the breakfast and brunch staples you'd hope for, done really well. Our server, Izzy, was amazing too. Super friendly and on top of a party of 9 (and my 18-month old toddler. I'd totally recommend this spot for a laid-back breakfast or brunch. And honestly, if I'm ever back in the area, I'd go out of my to visit Taste Local again. I walked out really impressed, as I think anyone would.

My first morning in lovely Colorado, and yet I felt...oddly at home, as if the crisp mountain air…read morecarried memories of its own from a thousand miles back home, carried abreast on the currents of some of the more obscure Sade songs in the morning. I was seated quickly, before I could even come up with a witty remark for a question of preference. I ordered a Baklava Latte with oat milk, as one does in Rome, and the sweet potato hash with a homemade biscuit. I believe the modern slang is straight bussin, however I'm led to believe that gas would also suffice, no cap frfr on God, et cetera. Had I let a baser instinct take over, I may have licked the plate clean. Next time, perhaps.

Love this place! Staff is so friendly and the coffee is great! I really love their current seasonal…read morelatte!

The staff are super friendly and the shop is so cute. They made me a custom latte ( so good) and I…read morehad a breakfast croissant, which was also really good. Can't wait to come back

H Tea O is the place to go!…read more The different teas and lemonades are made to be mixed till you find your perfect blend unique to you. We first had H Tea O in Florida and were happy to discover it here in Colorado. This centrally located clean shop off the 34 is smaller but has room for growth. A Drive Thru for when you just can't get out. They ask what your drink is made of but don't let that discourage you from mixing until it is just right. Just rattle off what you liked. There are many sizes so if you are headed out for the day a huge may be in order or if you just need a sip a small will suffice. There is plenty of ice. Regular, Decaf, herbal, Lemonade, sweet or unsweetened and more. They have a rewards based on your phone number to collect your perks. There is happy hour to buy one and get one. Oh and they have iced coffee as well. Definitely a place to sip happy!

No one is perfect but this place is almost there. Sweet and Unsweet ver of all…read moreFlavors and tons of really great options. Sample the tea before you buy. Great selection great service with staff that knows the product and their system. And came from TX and features coffee as well from Rip himself. Snacks and other items, buy by the cup, any size or gallon. Very cool place

Not only the best drinks!!! It's the service, quality and monthly specials that keep me returning…read moreeverytime I am there for church. Unique and fun monthly specials that are SO good, hot or cold. Bakery items and light packaged lunches are also available.

So far everything that I have gotten has been better than anything in Loveland or Fort Collins…read more Definitely 5 stars-finding it & location 2.5 (not sketchy, just weird), service 5 stars, ambiance 5 stars.

We were leaving Estes and bummed all the coffee shops were super crowded so headed to Loveland…read morehoping for a non chain coffee shop and what a gem we found!!!! Breakfast sandwiches were incredible! Thin bread grill toasted to perfection, eggs fluffy, yogurt parfait delicious and the coffee was the best we've had since being in Colorado. And the employees were so helpful and kind. Bonus the house was super cool! New staple on our yearly trek into Estes.

I love this place and frequent it. The phone system leaves something to be desired. I wanted to…read morecall to price a previous meal in order to send Venmo reimbursement to my friend. The answering machine instructions don't prompt you to leave a message with an assurance you'll be called back. Neither does it signal when you've finished "recording" (?) so there's no indication your message has even been received. In case the proprietors are unaware, I offer this insight.