Buena Vista Coffee Roasters is a gem in this small mountain community. Before we visited, I…read moresearched for a great coffee shop for my afternoon pick-me-up, and the reviews were absolutely right--this place is amazing. They roast their beans in-house, which means every cup starts with incredibly fresh coffee. I ordered a latte with whole milk--no sugar or syrups--and it was exceptionally smooth. The beans had natural notes of fruit and nuts, making the coffee flavorful without needing any sweeteners. The patio is a great place to rascals the summer heat. I only have one regret: I wish I had bought a bag or two of beans to bring back to Denver.

Small, classic town... We kind of stayed out of town. Unfortunately wish we were closer to the…read moreBuena Vista Roastery. We went into a couple of other supposed coffee stores in this little town and they really didn't have what we wanted which was a cortado. Most of the people didn't even know what we're talking about. And suggested that we go to Buena Vista Roastery. Really nice set up. Wonderful cortados and espresso americanos, etc. etc. Also had some Nice baked goods and a real cool vibe. You could sit inside or outside. When we were. There was pretty hot so we stayed inside, but it's a hopping place. Lots of people on their laptops, apple parking and again, a really great vibe to the place. People that work. There were really nice and we would absolutely come back.

I was so excited to try their food but am really disappointed instead. I got The Hummus and was met…read morewith literal dirt in my food that I couldn't fully get off. The micro greens were not cleaned as they look like it was just plucked from the ground. The red onion outer layer should have been peeled off as well. It was just very unappetizing for me. Not a very good first impression. Do not recommend.

Great coffee shop in BV with some excellent food options. The Rancher burrito is the way to go, but…read morealso make sure you get some of the hand made energy clusters. They were outstanding and very tasty when rafting down the river and hiking. The service was super friendly and the outdoor seating areas was nice to relax and have an early morning breakfast.

Outstanding coffee, espresso and assorted food items including gigantic veggie burritos, scones etc…read moreTalked with the owner while enjoying the views and cool weather Wonderful morning adventure for an otherwise grouchy morning person (me) Glad O came and highly recommend

Tucked into a cute little mountain town across from Sundance - an adorable little cafe with 2…read moremodelesque baristas serving local Storyline beans and baked goods. Going classic drip, the dark roast was a little bitter, but the medium roast was JUST RIGHT alongside a GOLDEN Peanut Butter ooey gooey Oreo crust cheesecake. The portion is made for 2, so bring a date and sit outside while the weather is nice!

Such a sweet spot!!! Lots of locals. Excellent staff - very friendly and welcoming! Looks like,…read moresmells like, feels like a coffee shop! They also sell plenty of gear, breakfast foods, sweets, teas, mugs, etc.! Indoor and outdoor seating! The oooonly thing I'd recommend is making the black coffee a little stronger - a little more beans will go a long way! Both brews were a little watered down for me. But, they were delicious!! Highly recommend!

Coffee is mediocre and the staff is all over the place…read more It's very packed inside and hard to maneuver or a clear walking path. Asked for food and never got rung up for it so I never received it.

this coffee shop is incredible and my friends and i couldn't stop raving about it!!…read more although the line was out the door when we got there, service was very quick and kind. got our drinks almost immediately and waited 5-10 minutes for our food. great vegan options, the breakfast tacos and burritos were a hit. thank you!

Whenever we pass through BV, we find ourselves dropping into Cool River. The place is always…read morehopping, and this recent stop was no exception. There is almost always a line snaking through the shop to place your order, but the staff is genuinely hustling hard to move people along. Once you get through the queue, you grab your drink and wait for them to call your name from the kitchen. It is a familiar routine for a reliable morning fuel up. Truth be told, this particular visit turned into a bit of a comedy of errors. I ordered a Cool River Burrito with chorizo, but the kitchen lost the ticket entirely. When they finally sorted that out, they failed to pack it to go as requested, so it ended up being a bit of a messy situation overall. To add to the frustration, the outdoor tables were pretty neglected. None of them had been wiped down or cleared, and unfortunately they were the only spots available to sit. Honestly, the food itself usually redeems the bumps in the road. When the burrito did show up, it was tasty and plenty big enough to satisfy a massive appetite, packed full of hearty ingredients and that chorizo punch. The interior space is definitely on the cramped side, but it manages to feel cute and features a nice modern vibe. Despite the logistical hiccups, the crew working the counter is incredibly kind and busting their humps to keep up with the rush. It remains a great, dependable spot to grab breakfast and a solid coffee drink when you are in town.

Food was excellent Especially liked the pretzel board…read moreEverything was fresh and tasty

My sister and I came here after a camping trip to Taylor reservoir. Its on main street in Buena…read moreVista and its definitely worth a stop! The bread here alone is super impressive, we ate a whole pretzel loaf as an appetizer and i don't regret it. The Mojo Pork Benedict was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. My sister's cinammon roll French toast was the best dessert breakfast! Overall this place is really impressive and is churning out delicious food in such a tiny space!

Great coffee! Cute little roadside stop with coffee, sandwiches and treats. Recommend!read more

We stopped by driving from Colorado to Arizona for a coffee break. We got iced coffees, a brownie…read moreand a peanut butter cookie. The brownie was okay, I wish it was more fudgee moist. The peanut butter cookie slightly tasted like peanut butter I got more of a butter cookie flavor but was delish. Service you order and pick up at register. It was quick. The ambiance is old school inside and outside seating. Outside they have games. Pretty cool exterior.

Looking for that perfect card or gift AND a fancy coffee prepared with care? You'll find all of…read morethe above in one lovely stop! I needed a wedding card and an anniversary card; this special shop delivered! I wasn't planning to get a coffee, but I'm glad I indulged myself with an Almond Joy latte. What a treat for a cloudy Buena Vista afternoon!

Quietest coffee shop in town and that's a good thing! Connected to a hotel, this coffee shop is not…read morefrequented as much as the other coffee shops in town which is great if you want a place to escape the buzz of the others. Furthermore, their gift shop is a really cool place to get one-of-a-kind gifts. A diverse assortment and reasonable prices.

This is a fantastic ice cream shop and I would argue the best in BV. Great spot for the whole…read morefamily and their flavors are amazing. Cookies and Cream is so addicting and we haven't even begun to get into their flavor wheel of goodness. Do yourself a favor and stop in. They also have an awesome indoor slide for young kids to try out.

Chocolatte is an absolute must visit for parents with young kiddos! My daughter loved playing there…read moreso much she talked about it for days. It's a perfect warm weather visit for ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, smoothies, or affogatos. I really liked the Purple Mountain ice cream flavor. Cold weather? Ice cream is still good ;) but they also have espresso drinks (with Buena Vista Roastery beans) and desserts. The entire space is very Instagram-able and can even be rented out for kids parties. My main gripe - they really need a deep clean of the seating and playground areas. Some of the benches show signs of wear but it may just be that they need a good cleaning. The kids play area really shows it since a lot of it is white. Some of the balls in the ball pit are smashed, and there were crumbs of food inside (food isn't allowed in the play area, tsk tsk). They have playground rules posted but they're actually hard to see - they should be placed in a more prominent location so parents can read before their kids play. Also it's very quiet inside if it's not full of people - some background music wouldn't hurt :)

Our family loved this ice cream shop! Delicious flavors not…read moreoverly sweetened or dyed like some shops. Strawberry had fresh strawberry pieces. Our favorite was the banana cream pie. So creamy and perfect. The outdoor space is big with lots of seating, a playhouse, climbing rope, swing, ect It also connects to the jail in case an adult wants to grab a pint- it's a pathway away. No samples is the only bummer but you can't go wrong here and it would probably only make the line longer so I get it.

The patio really is hard to miss and such a gem! There is plenty of seating and tons of space to…read morespread out throughout the property. We splirged and ordered a scoop and a shake each, which seemed to really stress out the kids who were working- there were only 3 of what looked to be high school aged kids working the ice cream counter, which they handled quickly despite how busy it was. We got our cones and paid, then waited a few minutes for our shakes at their window, which is such a genius idea considering the entry and ordering space is so small. There's free water/cups as well, but the clean ones were a little dusty from being outside, so next time I'd rinse the cup before filling it. Overall, such a cute spot and the ice cream was great!