Tod&#x27;s Espresso Cafe

The shop itself is cute and cozy with local goods available for sale. They had a good selection of…read moreGF baked goods and a lot of syrup flavors. The staff was friendly and helpful. Coffee itself was 4/5 stars. Tasted a little watered down/weak.

Megan and team were great. Drink selection was the right amount and tasty flavors. I got the…read morechilled chai tea. Very flavorful. I definitely will be coming back. Thanks for the great drinks.0

Coffee & matcha flight

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The Old Oak Coffee house

4.6(31 reviews)

2.6 mi

We go for our "Fall Day" every year, and love Old Oak. Coffee selections are fantastic, they allow…read moremenu substitutions, and the staff are super friendly. Old Oak is about 30 mins for us, and it's worth the drive.

Cinnamon cold brew was amazing, fun atmosphere, and lots of outdoor seating. It's a great small…read moretown community staple. Lemon scone was also good, definitely want to try the baked oatmeal next time!

Get in line. It's worth it. And there's seating inside and out.

Vegan bites after a Reuben? Yes, please.

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Lemon poppyseed muffin Cinnamon cold brew

Aperitivo

4.0(107 reviews)

0.2 mi•Gunbarrel

Our daughter just returned from studying in Italy for a semester and wanted to celebrate her 21st…read morebirthday in style. For our family dinner we went and were able to sit on the patio, they accommodated our request to bring in balloons, and a cake, and we all enjoyed appetizers and drinks for the evening. Everything was so incredibly good and the service was top-notch! We have eaten inside before, and that is nice, but sitting on the patio extra special. The staff was attentive and excited to help us celebrate her 21st birthday. We easily devoured every appetizer that we had and the drinks were yummy.

Nice outdoor eating. Well prepared food. Home style cooking. Interesting menu. Good service.read more

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

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Casual and inviting atmosphere

Winot Coffee Company

4.0(66 reviews)

2.6 mi

Searched Yelp this morning for an early morning coffee spot and found this within a few miles from…read morewhen I was staying. Great friendly spot with comfortable seating inside and out. Ordered a Latte and it was perfect. Enjoyed my coffee with the free WiFi and knocked out some work stuff. Very relaxing coffee shop. Just a note, the hours posted in Yelp are incorrect. They are open Monday-Sunday 7am to 2pm. Submitted the correction to the Yelp team. Stop by and give them a try. Enjoy!

You can find this cutesy coffee shop in the heart of the cozy community of Niwot. It's not…read moreStarbucks so settle down and expect to take your time as you wait for your order to be custom made. There is an ample variety of foods to choose from, including breakfast burritos which can be reheated and served with salsa. There are some tea varieties, check the menu above your head! Sit down and be comfortable. Take a sip of your drink and relax a minute!

Decorations are so fun

Exterior

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Halloween decor

Boxcar Coffee - Pearl Cafe

4.4(482 reviews)

5.2 mi•Whittier

If you're looking for a delicious cold brew and high-quality pastry, this is definitely the place…read moreto be. I stopped by on a weekday afternoon and opted for the raspberry donut, which was incredibly fresh and tasty. It was quite busy on this weekday afternoon. There was consistently a line, so I could tell it's a popular spot. Plenty of people inside sitting at tables and on their laptops too. I only saw street parking. Not sure what else is available in the area.

Mother's Day did not disappoint when I was visiting Colorado from Baltimore and got treated to…read moreBoxcar Coffee before a hike of the Flatirons. The service was exceptional, the seating was comfortable and spacious and the breakfast was delicious. I really enjoyed the Breakfast Sandwich with a Latte. Very tasty and filling. Very positive vibes here!

Inside

Passionfruit donut

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Cappuccino, mocha and hot chocolate, all with oat milk

Cavegirl Coffeehouse

4.4(103 reviews)

6.7 mi

Met some associates for a tea and the joint was jumping! We had to wait in line, which was kind of…read moreslow, I think mostly because people had a hard time deciding because the MENU! Yum. Lots of seating, inside and out! The staff was very friendly, the tables were clean and the decor was fresh and minimal. Great place to meet, eat and rest your feet!

This place is phenomenal. The coffee was good, food was good, and environment was good! I went with…read morea group of 7, and all of us liked what we got besides the matcha latte (too sweet and kind of watery). The staff was friendly and service was good. Definitely come here if you are in the area!

My iced Mango tea.

My Mango iced tea is very refreshing!!

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Nitro Cold Brew + Hazelnut and Caramel

Conscious Coffees

4.8(4 reviews)

4.0 mi

We have been buying Conscious Coffees for the last year and a half for our Airbnb and our guests…read morehave raved about it! We love it too and drink it daily. We love that this company is socially responsible as well and we feel good about supporting a company that supports the environment and the local farmers. Highly recommend!!

A few years ago I ordered a decaf latte from a new restaurant in Lafayette. I'd never had any decaf…read moreas good. So I started buying beans at the restaurant. Then mail order, or various stores (Vitamin Cottage, Alfalfa's and probably elsewhere--ask for it.) Every morning and afternoon I make myself a decaf latte and it's way better than any coffee shop in the area. If you try mail order you'll find them to be extremely friendly and responsive--conscious. If you prefer decaf, or, like me, are on doctor's orders, give conscious coffee decaf (Sanitas) a try. You'll love it.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.0(13 reviews)

5.8 mi•Martin Acres

best frozen drinks! the original coffee is not too sweet and heavy in the perfect for hot days.read more

We've been regulars at Bad Ass Coffee in Boulder for a few years. The coffee is above average and…read morevery smooth, the service has generally been great, and the pastries and food are also better than you typically expect from a coffee shop. Unfortunately, our last visit changed our opinion completely. I watched the barista drop the ice scoop on the floor, pick it up, and then immediately use it to scoop ice into my drink. When I politely asked her to remake it, I was met with a passive-aggressive attitude. Mistakes happen, but using a utensil off the floor in a customer's drink should never be acceptable in food service--especially right in front of the customer. It also makes me question what kind of food-safety training employees receive. And this is exactly why I dislike being asked to tip before receiving the service. It's disappointing because we really liked this place and had been coming here for years. But after seeing this, we won't be coming back.

Stairs to second floor

Beach bliss and melt away bar

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The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

4.9(52 reviews)

7.8 mi

Based on glowing reviews, we drove almost an hour to the town of Lafayette which I've never been…read morebefore and found this town to be quaint. The bookstore and cafe was clean and cozy surrounded by books and more books with lots of cool trinkets to browse. I was a little disappointed though with their limited selection of bakery items and opted for just a cup of coffee and relaxed at a small table. Employee Josie took my pile of used books to get reviewed for possible future credit towards books I can buy later at their shop. Another building on the premises had lots of whimsical items such as socks, jewelry, pins, mugs, etc. I met Deidre that was friendly and helped me pick up out a cat shirt that was so adorable that I just had to buy. The prices are affordable and there's a parking lot plus street parking. The town of Lafayette was artsy and walkable to enjoy after going to the bookstore.

I was out visiting my aunt in Lafayette and the Airbnb we stayed at listed nearby coffee shops,…read morehighly recommending this one. When I texted my aunt to tell her I was headed here, she said it was her favorite too! It is a charming little bookstore with an assortment of delicious treats (many gluten-free options) and amazing coffee and tea as well! I had a mocha and my mother had a spicy chai and they were both incredible! The service was fast and friendly. We also picked up a few used books! Highly recommend!

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A perfect dry cappuccino

Brewing Market

3.7(10 reviews)

5.5 mi

I got an iced matcha latte & my husband got an iced vanilla latte (both with cold foam) & they were…read morea 10/10!! I loved that they didn't fill our entire cup with ice like most coffee shops do & they also have sugar free syrup options which is a plus!! The baristas were super attentive & the shop itself was great vibes! Definitely recommend this spot

Slowest drive thru ever. Avoid unless you enjoy a good long wait - and worse the dude in the…read moredrive thru did not care in the least.

Love their coffee. Do not like their loud music. :(

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Our go to coffee

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Jay D.

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5

15 years ago

The food & drink here are wonderful BUT the staff treated me like I was inconveniencing them & were super unfriendly. They practically rolled their eyes at all of my questions. Also completely oblivious they gave me wrong change. A $3something iced coffee, I give them a 5 & get a dollar bill back.... no change? nope he turned his attention to something else... told them to just keep the change after I pointed out their mistake. This has happened twice now, doubt I'll ever go back. read more

Hunni B.

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16 years ago

This place is AWESOME: everyone is friendly, they listen to good music and make the best lattes I've had since moving to Colorado. It's replacing my usual Brewing Market stop -- this means I am making my 20 minute drive to the office sans caffeine every morning. Yeah, it's that good. read more

Genna M.

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9

2

13 years ago

My favorite coffee shop by far! Consistent flavor and the staff have become my chatting buddies. The expresso they serve is far and beyond any others. I never really strayed from the st@r bucks before I was introduced to Todd's. love, love, love this place! read more

Scott C.

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2

0

10 years ago

Excellent atmosphere and coffee. If you've never had a good cortado you should try one here.

David L.

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26

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11 years ago

Craving tasty goodness right now. I come here a lot.

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