Kind coffee is my favorite coffee spot in Estes! First, the service is very great. Quick, clear and…read more- you guessed it - kind. The shop sits on Elkhorn Ave, kind of the Main Street of Estes. It has a front and back entrance, if you'd like to walk along the river to get there. There's a large public parking lot across the street as well. The barista made the cutest latte art for us! But it wasn't just appearance. The oat milk lattes were as delicious as they were beautiful! We tried some lattes at Inkwell yesterday, and Kind today. Kind was easily better, 10/10! It's a clean and cute shop. Good selection of coffee and breakfast and light lunch options. Also a small merch section - mugs, tees, coffee cups and canisters. We tried the salmon and cream cheese bagel with capers yesterday for lunch and they were great. My husband preferred the jalapeño cheddar bagel, while I was happy with the everything bagel. But the lattes were the real standout for me. The line was longest at lunch out of our visits, but it moved very quickly! The baristas were very welcoming and nice as well! Overall - Would definitely recommend!

Great little coffee shop to grab a coffee and a light snack/lunch option as you get into town. Has…read morea dedicated free parking lot (small, most likely not useful during tourist season). The free EP visitor center parking is just steps away. Our food was good, service served with a side of smiles, ambience is relaxed and welcoming.

Most adorable stationary store with a coffee shop! They have hilariously funny cards so I had to…read moresnatch some for various occasions. There's just tons of different things to shop around in here. The coffee is pretty good as well. Lots of different syrups to add and my husband gave a two thumbs up for the beans they use.

This is one of my go to coffee spots every time I'm in Estes Park, especially after a hike, and…read moreit's easily my favorite coffee shop in the area. It's such a cute combo coffee + stationery store, and they have a really nice seating area upstairs. I stopped by again this weekend, got a latte, and it was delicious as usual. Took it upstairs and just relaxed for a bit with my friend, perfect post-hike vibe. I was here back in September too and noticed they've upgraded the upstairs seating since then, so it feels even nicer and more refreshed now. Always consistent, always a great stop when I'm in Estes Park.

As long-standing visitors of Estes Park, we've always gone to one particular coffee shop. Lately…read morethough, the coffee hasn't been as good and the wait has been way too long, so I decided to check out Coffee on the Rocks based on the positive reviews online and from people we know. It definitely did not disappoint. The coffee is top notch, an A+ in my book...and the speed at which they make it is also on point. I almost took away a star because during one visit they skipped forward through a Journey song, which is definitely a no-no for me, but I decided to let it slide... for now. They have a great selection of specialty lattes, and the deck ambience is hard to beat. You can feed the ducks, spot some deer, and just enjoy the wildlife along the river while you sip your coffee. We have for sure found our new coffee spot for our Estes Park visits going forward.

My wife and I stopped by Coffee on the Rocks on November 15th during our anniversary trip to Estes…read morePark, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. I'm pretty new to the world of coffee, so it was great to get helpful feedback on what to try. Both my drink and my wife's were amazing--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Mine came out at the perfect temperature for a chilly afternoon, which made it even better. One of the best parts of the visit was the park area behind the shop. It's a beautiful spot to unwind, take in the scenery, and just enjoy the quiet charm of the city. Sitting out there with great coffee made us fall even more in love with Estes Park. Highly recommend stopping here--whether you're a longtime coffee lover or just getting into it like me.

We stopped at Cinnamon's Bakery on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park. We got to the shop at…read moreopen and had many options to choose from! The staff was super sweet and answered my many questions. We got 3 different flavors to try and loved the all. The location is a bit out of the way but there is plenty of parking and so worth a detour!

This was one of the places I had bookmarked for months before our trip. I made sure to call and…read moreorder ahead for me and my parents. When we got there our order was ready, and I ordered a hot coffee to pair with it. We ended up sitting outside to enjoy our rolls and coffee. I made sure to get mine smothered. Frosting was delicious and rolls were super fresh. I have to say I think I was expecting this to be my all time favorite cinnamon bun. It was good, but not the best one ever. Still happy to have such a fresh, delicious option available in a peaceful setting. My parents loved the fruit roll as well!

Raven's Roast has become one of my go tos for coffee. I'm usually a plain latte person, but I like…read morethat they have more flavors than you can think of if you're in the mood to switch it up. They also have a really impressive variety beyond coffee, all kinds of teas (white, green, oolong, black), smoothies, Italian sodas, fresh lemonade, plus cookies and other baked stuff. It's a great option if you're with non-coffee drinkers. This weekend I went with a friend who doesn't drink coffee soI got my usual post-hike latte but she got a smoothie she loved so much she went back again the next day after our hike to get another one. The staff is friendly and the space is cute with eclectic, fun decor. During winter visits, we always try to grab the two sofa seats by the fireplace since it's such a cozy spot.

Such a great vide in this coffee lounge. I was greeted as I entered and waited in line to order. I…read moredon't drink coffee so I ordered one of their smoothies (Mango with added protein powder) and my friend ordered a latte. I love the seating area and we even had live music which was so great. Definitely stop here if in Estes Park!

We were super impressed by Notchtop. We had lunch one day and then breakfast the next. The food is…read morelegit good (in my opinion, it's hard to find actually good food in smaller towns in CO). I had a burger for lunch and the next morning for breakfast, I had the Santa Fe hash -- both well seasoned and fresh and spicy. Even the drip coffee is good. The service is fast and efficient and you can tell the staff take it seriously, running a great restaurant. The crazy mountain views just outside the window make this the complete Estes dining experience.

The menu is super diverse with so many things. It was hard to choose what to order. I heard CO is a…read moregreen chili state so I ordered something with green chili. I had the Dragon's Eye Benedict 5/5. Instead of biscuit, they used pancakes. The pancakes were soft, fluffy and thick. I love the combination. Though I could barely taste the green chili. Elk Stew 3/5. There was so much peppers that it overpowered the taste of the stew. Service was alright. They didn't refill my water but asked my boyfriend if needed to refill his coke.

Super cute two story coffee shop! I love their decor, the local merch and the large windows for the…read moreviews. I got the honey & lavender almond milk latte and it was 100%!

Nice spot. I thought the atmosphere and ambience were fantastic, it's a very cool, well-designed…read morespace, and I felt it was a great spot to relax. I also found the coffee to be excellent; I could tell they take their brewing seriously, and I really appreciated the high quality of the beans. However, I was a bit disappointed with the food. I ordered a pastry, and I found it to be fairly mediocre, which was frustrating given that I thought it was very expensive for the quality. My overall takeaway is that I found the experience to be a bit pricey for what I actually received. While I definitely recognized the quality of the coffee, the cost of the food didn't quite line up for me.

We needed a quick bite before starting hikes in the park - we found this spot with great reviews…read moreand basic sandwiches as well as some more unique ones. The cashier was super friendly and let us have as much candy as we wanted, helped us pick menu items, and was very honest about wait times due to their busyness but was still quick to get our orders out as soon as she could. The restaurant has few tables so its more of a grab and go spot, but it is possible to sit at a small counter or select few tables. The sandwiches were all good, some better than others. Some people were happier with them than others. The specialty sandwiches got the best reviews.

As we were about to enter Rocky Mountain Natl Park our first day, we knew we needed lunch to go…read more I found this place on Yelp and it had such great reviews we decided to give it a try. All of their meats are cured in house and served on their fresh baked bread each day. They are vegetarian friendly and offer vegan and gluten free options. They also offer breakfast items like burritos. Be aware their sandwiches are loaded with ingredients and big. I could only eat half of my sandwich. I do appreciate the size though as you never know how hungry you are going to be after a long hike especially in this altitude. We went with the turkey sandwich and added cheese, all kinds of toppings and a spread. These sandwiches were very tasty and all the veggies on the sandwich were so fresh. Their baked goods looked so inviting especially the cinnamon rolls. I will have to come back! Service was efficient and helpful. Parking can be a bit of a challenge when they are busy. It was the perfect stop before entering the park!

A gem in the middle of the mountains. If you are passing by, stop and grab something to eat,…read moresomething to take home, and something to gift. Everything we purchased was great.

A friend of ours treated us to Colorado Cherry Company. As the name sounds it's all about cherries!…read more We got a gift package who our friend treated us to and we got to try out the cherry juice. It was Black Bing cherry juice which she may have thought of when I had a gout attack with her years ago. It's hard to say for sure but it was a good experience. I didn't want the juice to be too sweet and sugary but it wasn't and it had a good tartness to it. I don't know how long this place has been around but I don't remember coming across it during my adventures to Estes Park. I could have missed it... that is certainly possible as there is a lot to take in foe the tourists in this town. *Update* This shop is at the Stanley Hotel which explains why I haven't seen it...I have only been to that hotel once! Even then I don't remember it.

Unassuming donut shop but trust me, give it a try…read more Gluten free options and kid approved donuts is all I feel like I need to say.

Great place but I'm so disappointed they stopped making my favorite- the date nut roll which is…read moremisnamed( maybe that's why it didn't sell well?) , there's only 1-2 dried dates inside. It's a fried cinnamon roll with either white, chocolate or maple icing plus chopped pecans on top. In the Midwest we called them Persians.