Top Seven Coffee Shops in Colorado Springs

I am back and blogging after my brief hiatus.  In case you were wondering, no, I did not forget I had a blog.  I've been stateside and engaging in all sort of interesting adventures in Colorado, which will have their own posts in due time.  

First, here is the follow-up post to the best coffee shops in London and Reykjavik, featuring the best coffee shops in Colorado Springs.  I realize that you might not think of Colorado Springs as a coffee destination, but after this, you might want to consider adding it to your list!  

Colorado Springs is where I transitioned from only drinking coffee if it was in the form of a sugar-laden Starbucks to the art of proper coffee.  Here are my top seven coffee shops, along with recommendations for the first four.

The latte art is always on-point at The Principal's Office.

1) The Principal's Office at Ivywild School
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The Ivywild is a former elementary school that has been converted into a community gathering space.  In addition to the coffee shop at the Principal's Office, there is a bakery, a brewery, gardens, a market, and a craft store.  In my opinion, this is the best coffee in the Springs and also a great place for both conversing with friends or working with a laptop. Recommendation: soy maple latte

I like the mugs at Agia Sophia so much that I got one for Christmas and took it to Iceland!

2) Agia Sophia in Old Colorado City

I used to work just down the road from Agia Sophia so I frequented here for coffee and lunch. A sure way to get my attention is to label a bookshelf, "C.S. Lewis and Friends," which is exactly what Agia Sophia does!  If not getting something for takeaway, I enjoy their selection of books.  Recommendation: almond milk latte and a vegan wrap

3) Mountain Mama at Uintah

Mountain Mama isn't just a place for coffee, it has a cafe and an entire health foods store with it as well.  Recommendation: almond milk mocha with peanut butter syrup 

4) Jive's Coffee Lounge Old Colorado City and  Nevada

With two locations, one near my former workplace and the other near my former college, there was a time when I frequently visited both locations.  They both have a nice ambiance with interesting decorations.  Recommendation: soy Zebra Mocha

5) Black Bear Coffee

The interior of Black Bear epitomizes a woodsy, Colorado coffee shop. 

​6) Rico's Cafe at Poor Richard's 

Poor Richard's is a used book store, coffee shop, toy store, and restaurant all wrapped into one downtown location!  I've bought many books here and met numerous friends at the coffee shop.  

7) Montague's 

Though I meant to visit here for years, I only visited recently.  It was an adorable little place and worth the visit!


Check back soon for more of my adventures in Colorado!  Plus, I have some exciting adventures planned!