Both the food and atmosphere were both amazing, so much so that we went twice in one week!

Absolutely love this spot in Springs. This cozy spot has lots of seating to relax, study, or catch up with friends over a great cup of coffee and their food menu is fantastic too. I tried the cold brew and it was stellar. The service was friendly as well. For food, I ordered the Cuban sandwich. It came out after about 10 minutes and it was HUGE. The bread was nice and crispy and they didnt hold back on the meat. I "upgraded" and tried their hand cut fries and was not disappointed. Some of the best I've had in a while! Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

The Exchange - Cubano sandwich and handcut fries - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

We were looking for somewhere to eat in Colorado Springs, and found this cute spot. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. You order at the counter and then get a number to put at your table. There is a lot of seating, but I can imagine it fills up quickly on busy days. I ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte, which was ready very quickly. It was perfect. Our food took a very long time to arrive. I appreciate that the staff kept me updated that our order was still being worked on, but it took almost 50 minutes for our two items to arrive. They did offer us a coupon to use in the future for the trouble. We ordered the falafel and the chicken tenders. The falafel was very good, but I wish it came with more pita. This was a great lunch that filled me up without being too heavy. The chicken tenders were not great, and the chicken basically slid out of the breading as soon as my husband took a bite. I really liked the vibes of this spot, and even though there was a long wait, I appreciated the kindness of the staff when updating me about my order. We would not order the chicken tenders again, but I would love to try other things on the menu. read more

The Exchange - Boneless Chicken Tender Basket - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Pleasant atmosphere & clientele, cool interior, great coffee, enough baked items to satisfy royalty, clean bathrooms, great staff!

Hiked the incline with a friend and we were starving - needed some food and a drinky drink. We decided on The Exchange because they have vegan options (my friend is vegan). We both got breakfast burritos and bloody Mary's. It hit the spot! It's super cute inside and has a nice atmosphere. read more

The Exchange - Bloody Mary - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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This place is cool, very unique vibe and personality. Latte was excellent - great craftsmanship and execution. Staff was nice Definitely recommend read more

We came here for the first time to try their breakfast. It is bright, open, and cherry with old rock playing in the background. The staff was friendly and helpful. After perusing the menu we ordered at the counter. My husband had the vegan breakfast scrambled while I had the breakfast scrambled skillet but with vegan eggs. I also ordered two large iced teas which were given to me and we chose a table. Our food came out shortly there after. It smelled and looked delicious. The plating of the dishes was also lovely. The main difference between our orders was that I had bacon and real cheese while my husband had vegan cheese. The dish was pretty spicy and wonderfully tasty! My toast, which was supposed to be buttered, was dry, but I think that was because of the request for vegan eggs. Even the dry toast was tasty! We look forward to coming here again! read more

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The Exchange featured a vegan breakfast burrito that I decided to try one morning and although it was a little pricier than what was featured on their outdated menu I found online, the burrito was pretty good. It delivered on the taste, the contents which included tofu scramble, diced tomatoes and potatoes, red onion, red pepper, etc. The size of the burrito was pretty good too. There were some challenges however, as I ordered this to go over the phone, I realized that they charged for parking around the area and I was in a rush, just needed to get in and get out but was stressing because I didn't want to get ticketed for just a quick pick up. I was so rushed that I almost forgot to pay. The price of the burrito was more than anticipated, over $16...when the menu online said it was for less. (Maybe outdated) The place was really buzzing with people for the breakfast brunch hour. read more

The Exchange is so cute! Love their vibe. You order all drinks and food at the front, they give you a number and you can sit wherever you want. I love that you can order from a large drink menu including alcoholic drinks. I stuck with a water and ordered the tofu banh mi. I ordered the mango smoothie and healthy bowl for my daughter. She wasn't a fan of the chia seeds but i liked them! Everything was really good. There were a lot of people sitting around with their computers working. The noise level wasn't bad if you wanted a change in scenery for work. The staff were very nice and friendly. Parking was easy on the street. I would definitely come back. read more

The Exchange - Crispy Tofu Banh Mi - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Yes!! I love it here. It's my new happy place, honestly. The staff is always friendly and personable. I appreciate the variety of gluten-free and vegan options in the display cases. They are a hit every time I try one. I especially love the gluten-free peach bread. The whole vibe is great. I loved the music selection. read more

The Exchange - Baked goods case - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I called in to see if The Exchange could do a last minute catering order for a meeting and Andy and team made it happen! The order was ready for pick up right on time the following morning and the attendees loved their breakfast wraps. Thank you so much for the amazing service and food. I'll definitely see you again! read more

Fun drink menu and unique food menu. My friend had the butternut hash, and I had a huge breakfast burrito. Everything tasted extremely fresh and delicious. The staff was very helpful. read more

Such a cute location with great chill vibes. We came for the vegan options but were so happy with the regular choices as well. You order at the front and they bring the food - all of which was tasty! I loved the lentil veggie hash- mmmmm. I'd be a regular if I lived here! read more

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Great lunch location downtown! Wish service was a little quicker for coffee & pastries only . Long line & wait since lots of people were grabbing lunch. I like to stop for a quick coffee & snack when in town. But having to pay the meter then wait in line is a little time consuming at times . 25 minutes later & almost got a ticket . read more

I waltzed in on Mother's Day fully expecting some chill mommy me-time--just me, a cold beer, and my book. I had visions of a quiet little corner, but nope--this place was packed. Like, line-out-the-door, blink-and-you're-still-waiting packed. It's one of those "order at the bar and fend for yourself" spots, so I queued up like a trooper, dreaming of hops and peace. Finally got my beer (which was delicious, thank you very much), but let's just say the crowd wasn't exactly the serene scene I had in mind. That said, the vibes? Immaculate. Plants everywhere like a Pinterest board come to life. I'll absolutely be back--preferably when it's less of a scene--to work my way through the treat-filled menu. read more

I have a love hate relationship with this place. When it's good, it's great and when it's bad it's awful. Which is usually the occasion lately sadly. Their coffee is very good when they get your order right. But almost every time I go they mess up my order not once but usually twice in a row and I usually give up and don't have them fix it the second time. Well today I had them fix my coffee 3 times and then they also messed up on my food order which left me very very very sick because I have an anaphylactic wheat allergy. Ordered a gluten free lox bagel and after eating a few bites had to leave to go home to take medicine right away and now has ruined my whole day. Sadly will probably be my last time eating at the exchange. I have given them very many chances and when it is good they are great but sadly today has ended in missing work and a swollen throat. If you don't have allergies or care to have your coffee remade a few times it's a great lil place. read more

Used to be my go to place while bike riding. They had a small snack item with hummus and some pita. Perfect for a bike snack. That is No longer available so I will have to find another place to go. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out for some time. I love the ambiance on a Sunday morning. I popped in quick to grab a breakfast burrito and coffee to go. The employees were friendly and polite. The burrito was a tad heavy on the egg side. The green chili.....OMG!!! I could drink it!!! So yummy! Definitely plan to be back. read more

The Exchange - Bacon breakfast burrito. - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Delicious Thai salad, thick , hot French Fries, artichoke and spinach empanadas to die for and a breakfast sandwich that you could add extras. Service was quick and sitting outside under umbrellas was delightful! read more

Took over an hour to get my order to the table. I saw others in the establishment who had ordered before me who waited as long if not longer to have their food delivered. The location was nice as it was near a lot of the main hotels in the area. No explanation or apology was offered to customers for the delay in service. Update after owner post: The woman taking my order at no point mentioned the 45 min wait. I have no doubt that you asked them to convey that, but that wasn't the case when I ordered around 1pm. read more

The ambiance was super cute and trendy, and the staff was so friendly. The coffee flight was really good. The cafe con leche was good - I would have enjoyed it more if it was half sweet. It took over 40 minutes for our food!! It wasn't just us. The people seated outside when we walked in got their food minutes before us. The Cubano was on point! And I loved the mac salad. The thai chicken salad was awful - what a shame because it looked so good. The chicken and dressing was extremely salty. The salad was drenched in dressing as well. I tried to suck it up and just eat it, but I was only able to eat four bites before tossing it. What a waste of $14. read more

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I really loved this atmosphere once we got the food ordered. I really didn't like the ordering process; it's like ordering at noodles but you have to go up and get the drinks from the counter. It's hard to hear and it's where you order from so it is congested. Finding a seat is also an issue, first come first serve style so if you have a big group it could be hard. I loved the live music and how open it is once you get through the entrance and ordering chaos. The food is really good and the portion sizes I felt were just right if you're hungry. The coffees and drinks were great. I didn't love the baked goods but the hot food was delicious. A great place I'd go back to! read more

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Not only was the coffee good but the man at the register was super knowledgeable and kind when we were trying to decide what to order! read more

The Exchange - Iced white chocolate latte with caramel - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Exchange is overall so welcoming. The staff is very friendly and they take the time to really get to know their customers, even thought it was my first time there. There's a very diverse menu which is cool featuring cocktails, beers, coffee, pastries, soup, etc. Also they sell cute (and I think handmade) jewelry. It's pretty busy in there and you can tell people go there to stay a while, and even then the service was quick. We got our drinks in 2 or maybe 3 minutes after ordering. I ordered the lavender lemonade cocktail and it was so good! The upstairs looked cool too but unfortunately I didn't get the chance to check it out... next time though! read more

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Saw a tv review and so wife and friends decided to try. Parked right in front on Saturday morning. Although busy there was room for us. The food selection was as described: interesting and delicious. With a bite or two all of us agreed we would be back. Coffee and tea choices were good and also worth the value. read more

Food was great, just about all the menu items are good. Friendly staff the guy taking our order was patient it was four of us. Our AIRBNB host suggested this place we have time to kill before we head out to the airport. She gave us a good choice. Ambiance was chill and calming. I'm sad we didn't discover this place before we left back to Houston! read more

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The food and drinks were delicious and the place is very cute. The baked goods looked amazing!

Coffee was great! The workers were so kind and were knowledgeable about their products and what we might like to try. The man at the register even came over to check in on us and see how we were enjoying it. Overall great place, fast, and kind people! read more

Good lattes and consistent eggs, egg dishes, and crispy flavorful bacon. Cinnamon rolls, danishes and muffins are excellent. Furniture could use an update; not comfortable. Pleasant when warm outside, but the whole place is drafty and chilly when cold outside. Needs an airlock like Urban Egg. read more

The ambience here is nice; busy place on a Saturday morning. But if you are looking for an egg breakfast, and if yolks do a number on your stomach, don't bother coming. They think of "egg whites" as a substitution (even though they said they use fresh eggs) - and guess what? They don't do substitutions. I asked, thinking if it is the same number of eggs it shouldn't matter: the guy at the counter pleasantly said "egg whites are not on the menu, so no" - even though whole eggs are not either ;-) Strange unwillingness to accommodate what must be the most routine breakfast request in America. So I got a bagel and cheese! read more

Delicious food, comfy atmosphere, super friendly service. Loved my Cuban food ! Great fries too! read more

The Exchange - El Cubano - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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I've been to The Exchange many times and have always enjoyed food I've ordered from breakfast items to sandwiches. This time I came on a Wednesday and saw they had a $Wednesday Special $5 Pastelitos and Cuban coffee deal. They had two flavors a guava and cream cheese and a beef. I ordered both and got a cafecito. Everything was delicious and the staff is always so helpful and friendly. read more

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Still one of my favorite places to grab a pastry and a drink! One of my new favorites is the taco salad. So much food and ingredients! Every time I walk in, everyone is so friendly and bright. They have great music, seating, decor, and overall vibes. read more

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The Exchange is a great place to take a friend or family member who is visiting, or if you're craving one of their cinnamon rolls! When we went they were pretty busy, but we didn't wait too long for our food. Staff was great, we will definitely be back! read more

The staff is super friendly and patient when ordering. Their food is very good, with a few vegan options and gluten free. The ambience is fun with classic rock mixed with newer music.Their lattes are amazing too, not too sweet with alternative milk options. They will also throw in a free pup cup for your furry bestie. Yes this place gets busy, it's best to go during off times if you don't have time to wait. read more

I've never done a coffee flight before so I was super excited to see that they had one! Two of the drinks are made with Cuban espresso which is on the sweeter side. The other two drinks were a mocha and a cinammon joy latte I believe. They were able to customize mine to my surprise given that each drink is small but they were very accommodating! The food was good too although nothing to ride home about. But I liked the ambiance and I enjoyed my coffee so overall a great place to chill out. read more

The Exchange - Breakfast Skillet - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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We got our food to go as I had never been here. Wow, did I regret that decision once we walked in. The atmosphere is amazing, you could easily work from here in their upstairs area. Great vibe, full bar, really good food. read more

The Exchange - Bacon breakfast sandwich with Turkey added. - Cafes Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Everything about this place is amazing!! We got the breakfast burrito with the chili on the side and it was actually perfect in flavor and texture. We got a pumpkin coffee cake and they warmed it up for us... one of the best things in my life. The coffee options are amazing! And the people working there are so kind! I also love the feel of the place and all the plants inside. read more

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Went on a coffee marathon and this was our second stop among our journey. We got two of their seasonal lattes. A Golden Honey latte and the Cinnamon Toast latte. Not sure if it is because we got two sized large but the caffeine level was disappointing. The flavors tasted processed and bland. Plenty of seating but uncomfortable. The best part of The Exchange is the staff. They're very kind and wonderful when I ordered. Offered good suggestions. 2/5 wouldn't recommend for lattes read more

Very good food and big portions. We ordered burritos and omelette. However the coffee latte is not the greatest. read more