The Smiley Cafe

The shredded beef burrito is AMAZING. The coffees were tasty too, but the burrito was my favorite…read morepart. Great service!

Great coffee shop on Main Ave, with friendly staff and a fun shopping section in the cafe/store…read more Lots of seating, would return! I enjoyed my iced latte.

Charming indoor seating

Cafe Latte and blueberry muffins

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Lots of room to sit

81301 Coffee House and Roasters

4.3(128 reviews)

1.5 mi

This place is amazing. Coffee is delicious, staff is friendly & a cute place to chill or get some…read morework done. Oh and reasonably priced!!!

The coffee is excellent! I even bought a bag to take home to Michigan with me. The woman who took…read moreour order was not friendly to us so better customer service would be helpful .

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Taste Coffee

4.8(34 reviews)

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Solid almond cappuccinos!…read more Chocolate chip cookies have a hint of coconut. Really Good!

Good coffee, some gluten free options pleasant service with plenty of space and good internet for…read moresmall meetings and computer work. Would write more but have only visited once. Next time I'll take some notes and photos to help. Nice staff is always good.

Cortado served in Tiny Mason Jars

Rwanda Beans. Delicious.

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Still Life Coffee & Botanicals

4.5(22 reviews)

1.8 mi

Excellent coffee and away from the Main Street crowd! The atmosphere is relaxing with nice musics…read moreand friendly barista. The dirty matcha and cappuccino were both excellent! I would highly recommend this place!

Quick first visit. I ordered a 16oz drip hot coffee with vanilla syrup and almond Mike. Also added…read more2 packets of stevia. Coffee was alright. I usually get it black, with sugar free vanilla syrup from Torani brand. They don't do sugar free products here. Just an fyi. The place looked beautiful with all the plants. I would have loved to shop around, but didn't have the time.

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Hermosa Cafe

4.3(141 reviews)

0.5 mi

Their quiche is amazing! They also serve great lattes. Recommend the cafe serve real honey for…read moretheir teas though! Their pastries are really yummy. We had the lemon poppy scone and the orange and cranberry scone! Recommend eating and drinking at Hermosa Cafe!

Hermosa Cafe is a locals-only hot spot on Durango's main drag…read more I got crunchy and granola vibes and I don't say that in a bad way. It actually reminded me of a cafe I used to frequent in college. They make all their baked goods in house, it's tough to choose! You order at the counter and the line was long on a Saturday morning. They have a handwritten chalkboard menu behind the counter, but if you can't see it in line they have paper menus to grab at the register. The tough decisions arise when you get close to the pastry case. It's filled with delicious quiches, buns, and morning staples. I was intrigued by the quiches and they had a huge selection of them. I landed on the green chile and bacon (I think it was bacon?!) When I went to order I was hit with a question I wasn't prepared for. They asked me if I wanted it on a regular pie crust or a hashbrown crust. FTW?! I had never heard of such a thing. They said if I like potatoes then get the hashbrown crust...I'm so glad I trusted their recommendation! They indeed bake hashbrowns into the quiche and it acts as the crust. I don't know which crazy genius concocted this sorcery, but holy moly I love the ingenuity! I don't eat quiche that much and this one stood out. I'd definitely suggest the quiches to other people! A little chaotic inside on a weekend. You bus your own tables and the line gets narrow when you have constant foot traffic back and forth for picking up your order, going to the bathroom, etc. Staff was working hard though to move as quickly as they could. A pleasant find in Durango!

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Quiche

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Jean-Pierre Bakery

3.5(387 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$$

Had a very good lunch here. We arrived around 1 PM and we're seated pretty quickly. The hostess was…read morewarm and friendly, our server was efficient. We ordered the French onion soup, which was good but the quiche we ordered was fantastic! Probably one of the best quiches we've ever tasted. We would definitely come back to have that again and to try a pastry.

May 2026 My wife and…read moreI were visiting Durango for a few days. She took the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton, but unfortunately I wasn't able to go because of a medical condition that prevents me from traveling to high altitudes, and the train climbs to around 10,000 feet. After she left on her adventure, I decided to find some breakfast. While I was walking around town, my aunt called. She and my uncle used to vacation in Ouray every year, so she knows the area well. She recommended Jean-Pierre Bakery, so that's where I headed. I was seated right away and ordered a coffee while I looked over the menu. My waitress was very friendly, and we chatted for a while. She even recommended a few places around town that I should check out. I finally decided on the Croque Monsieur (brioche, béchamel, ham, and Swiss cheese) served with a salad. When my meal arrived, it looked fantastic. The sandwich was delicious, rich, and full of flavor. It was my first time trying a Croque Monsieur, and I really enjoyed it. The salad was fresh and crisp, and the vinaigrette paired perfectly with it. After finishing my meal, I couldn't resist ordering a pistachio cream-filled éclair that had caught my eye when I first walked in. It looked beautiful, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The pastry was very dry, and the bottom was quite hard. It definitely didn't taste freshly made. The pistachio cream had a nice flavor, but there wasn't very much of it. I mentioned my concerns to my server, and she kindly brought me a chocolate éclair to try instead. It also looked wonderful, but it had the same problem. The pastry tasted old, almost like it had been sitting for a couple of days. I would absolutely return for another Croque Monsieur or to try something else from the breakfast or lunch menu because that part of the meal was excellent. As for the pastries, they certainly look beautiful, but based on my experience, I would probably pass on them next time. This would have been a solid 4 star if those eclair had of been good.

Bakery entrance

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Entry & Ordering Counter

Durango Bagel

3.5(157 reviews)

0.7 mi

Went in for breakfast during our honeymoon as my wife ( :-) was getting ready. We live nearby, so…read moreI am fairly familiar with coffee/breakfast places in the area. I've never been here, but it was a short walk from the Strater, they serve sandwiches to go, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Was pretty quiet at first, one person ahead of me, two people behind the counter. I ordered a Southwest sandwich and a chai latte. They were out of an ingredient for what I wanted, but they had a ready alternative in mind. Suddenly, after the notorious train whistle, a flood of people came in. All in a hurry because they needed to be back by the train leaving. Chaos ensues. The two employees start working double time, directing traffic, getting orders and manning the register while also making drinks. I was impressed by how quickly they got the orders out, and their calm resolve. It looks like a hard job, and I've worked in the service industry. Sudden large groups of people, small operating space, and people in a hurry for you to do all of it. I'd say it could probably use another employee, but they'd probably get in the way because it's so compact. The sandwich was excellent. Good taste, off you like a toasted bagel sandwich, it's an excrement choice. The chai was good, I don't normally have milk, so it wasn't perfect... for me. TLDR: good food, fast, wait five to ten minutes if you hear the train whistle before going in.

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Conversation corner

Bacon sausage egg and cheese bagel

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Entrance with patio seating

Bread

4.2(144 reviews)

2.1 mi

One of those spots that leaves you wishing it was in your neighborhood. Counter service with kind,…read morefriendly staff. We tried the ham and cheese croissant, it was simple and delightful. My daughter had a waffle with 2 eggs on the side. Hubby tried the bagel with avo and ham. I had a latte and Hubby chose the Chai. Their chai is spectacular, full of spice and not sweet.

I always stop here on my trips to Durango - their day old section is the best! Bread is very…read morereasonably priced, perfect for coffee or lunch, and always has a great playlist on. Stop by on your stroll down main or even if you're just driving through town, I can't recommend this place enough!

Interior

Cinnamon roll

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Exterior

Desert Sun Coffee Roasters

4.8(6 reviews)

2.5 mi

I lived in Seattle way back when Starbucks was hole in the wall at fourth and pike. The ONE…read moreroaster was in house. I stuck with it long after it lost its good taste. Finally in the early 2000s I went in search of small coffee roaster. I was living on the east coast and I had a lot to choose from, but nothing matched those early Starbucks years. We moved to the four corners region during covid. On our first visit to Durango, Colorado we stopped in a chocolate/coffee shop where I discovered Dessert Sun coffee. Blew my mind and taste buds. I now refuse to start any day without french pressing a large cup of it's Black Velvet blend. It is by far the best coffee I've ever tasted.

Their Black Velvet roast is by far my favorite coffee in the whole world. And as a person who likes…read moreto add cream and sugar to my coffee, I appreciate the fact that Desert Sun roasts have enough flavor to hold up to additives...most coffees do not. However, it's also smooth enough for even a black-coffee hater to drink sans cream and sugar! In small quantities, of course :) The beans may not be local, but the roasting is, and these guys know how to roast some delicious beans!!

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Animas Chocolate Company

4.5(136 reviews)

0.3 mi

•$$$

This place was wonderful! They were so friendly and took the time to tell us about all the…read morechocolates. Not only are they beautiful creations but absolutely delicious! The bark bars were my favorite!

Very busy on NYE day. The atmosphere is very cool. My friend and I stopped here to get some warm…read moredrinks. We decided to sit and sip our delectably crafted hot chocolates and then took them to go. If you are not sure what hot chocolate or something to get ask the baristas they will give you samples.

Quick & Dirty

Excellent cold brew with spectacular presentation.

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Judy Y.

11 years ago

Located in a lovely neighborhood, this is the perfect place to stop in for coffee - not to mention great salads, sandwiches and bakery items! Lots of room to unwind, read a book, visit friends or sit outside. Try the Iced Chai - it's the best! Friendly service and a very welcoming space! read more

Sarah S.

303

9 years ago

A fantastic spot for connecting with the local scene, an amazing scone that you'll NEVER guess is gluten free, healthy salads and sandwiches made straight from their tiny kitchen and a staff that seem to live up to the cafe's name...they're ALWAYS kind and Smiley! read more

Ben B.

132

8 years ago

A wonderful coffee shop and gluten free bakery nestled in the smiley building! Had a great latte and probably the best gluten free chocolate chip cookie (best cookie to be honest) I've had in recent memory! Check it out! It's just off Main Street on 3rd ave. read more

Lyra P.

11 years ago

Great coffee (from 81301) in a nice environment. These ladies have brought a friendly, vibrant energy back to the space... Great for working, visiting, brainstorming. The food options look great as well! Visit the Smiley Cafe! read more

Bonnie G.

10 years ago

This is by far the best coffee shop / cafe in town. The food, from breakfast muffins to soups is outstanding. Great atmosphere too, not your standard and worth checking out. Easy to work and linger all day! read more

Robert Y.

11 years ago

I like the coffee and food, the friendly, good service, the comfortable facility, and the location - walking distance from homes and businesses. Highly recommended. read more

Matthew S.

130

1 year ago

Amazing burritos!!! Best in Durango! Seriously I thought I'd never find a good place. This is the one. And the name is perfect. Smiley!!!

Pernilla P.

4 years ago

Best gluten free Nutty Bar ever!!!!!!!

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