Grand Junction has more than it's fair share of coffee shops, and everyone has their favorite. Whether ordering that all important first cup of the morning, grabbing a midday pick-me-up while doing a bit of work, or meeting a friend for lattes, coffee shops play an important role in the daily lives of busy people.
Here are the essential Grand Junction cafe's to grab an espresso, a cappuccino, or a soul-soothing cup of black coffee.
Kiln Coffee Bar - 326 Main Street
A chic and simple interior at Kiln provides a pleasant realm to meet with that morning mug of hand-brewed coffee and espresso drinks. Kiln is a craft coffee bar featuring Colorado's best coffee roasters. Kiln serves up art with their coffee creations during the monthly First Friday Art Walk. Kiln also sponsors featured artists events and yoga lessons to go with your Java and Sweet Kiwi Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel.
Board Fox Games and Coffee - 623 Main Street
This venue serves up board games with coffee drinks on the side. Board Fox is in the gaming business and hosts board game nights like Pokemon League, Warmachine, Starwars and open play. The nitro coffee, cold brew, latte's, fruit smoothies are a winner. You can't miss having a little community competition with your coffee.
Trailhead Coffee - 413 Monument Road
There is an undeniable synergy between biking, hiking and coffee in Grand Junction. Often this crowd will meet up at the Trailhead Coffee Shop before heading out to the Monument or Lunch Loops trails. You can get your carbs with burritos, bagels, panini's and quiche served all day. Lunch is an assortment of sandwiches, soups, and wraps. Pair any of those with a Latte, cappuccino, smoothie, or milkshake to refresh and recharge.
Artful Cup - 3090 North 12th Street
Taking up residence in a turn-of-the-century Victorian house, the former Miller Homestead, this coffee shop creates a serene atmosphere. There are several different parlor rooms to choose from to settle down and enjoy the local spread of drink options and sweet treats. Artful Cup attracts a lot of customers from nearby medical facilities and condominiums. Proceeds support HopeWest Kids.
Four Winds Coffee and Tea - 1235 Bookcliff Avenue
Four Winds is a coffee shop that brings us back to our college days. Four Winds is just down the street from CMU and of course the students gather there. The shop offers study and meeting rooms, bulletin boards and racks of books to browse. The shop uses locally roasted Colorado Legacy Coffee and serves up scrumptious baked goods made in their kitchen. Happy hour is 2-4 with drinks $1.00 off. There is a weekly Sunday supper that is free for the college kids. The Christ Center, a tax-exempt Christian organization is part of Four Winds.
Enstrom - 701 Colorado Ave. and 120 Park Dr.
Welcome to Enstrom Candies, home of World Famous Almond Toffee and other fine confections including chocolate assortments, truffles and the always popular toffee popcorn. Enstrom Candies has a full service espresso bar and pastries. On most week days, you can sit and enjoy your coffee and treats while watching our candy being made at the Colorado Ave. location. The location at 120 Park Dr.is smaller and attracts the office personnel from nearby businesses..
Mountain Air Roasters - 126 N. 7th Street
Cole Rath owner of Mountain Air Roasters' says "With air roasted coffee you taste the coffee not the roaster. Using a fluid air bed the coffee is roasted, being heated by the air alone, not the surface of the roaster. The coffee has a very clean taste that is intensely aromatic, minus the acids and bitter tars that are produced by conventional drum roasters. Menu includes dozens of single origin, flavored, and infused air roasted coffees. tea, ciders, Frappuccino's and smoothies .Pretzels, cookies, and assorted local vendor yummies.
Perdita's Coffee 2938 North Ave. #D
At Perdita's Coffee we believe in treating each customer as part of the family. We promise to serve the best quality coffee and teas with special attention on locally sourced goods. Our inclusive environment will give opportunities to individuals that might otherwise have barriers to employment. Perdita's Coffee is a welcoming setting for socializing, get-down-to business crowd, as well as a place to hold private meetings. We offer hand crafted, consistent beverages and sweets to your liking. They offer a selection of espresso, Americano, cappuccino, coconut mocha, Cuban, tea, hot chocolate and pastries.
Main Street Bagels & Bakery 559 Main St.
A downtown Grand Junction staple opened in August 1995 with bagels, bagel sandwiches, bialys, cookies, scones, coffee, espresso, authentic Indian Masala chai made from scratch, and fresh squeezed juices. Over the years we have added other baked goods to our menu, such as new bagel varieties, artisan breads, superb cinnamon rolls, Danish, biscotti, brioche, croissants, sticky buns, and really great granola. Of course, having added artisan breads we just had to expand our sandwich menu beyond traditional bagel sandwiches. We also added soups, salads and smoothies
Traders Coffee and Tea - 2566 Patterson Road
Coffee Trader's priority is crafting the best possible cup of coffee by roasting the best whole bean coffee. This busy shop moved to their new location in 2022 located in the River Center Plaza. Featuring indoor, outdoor seating and a Drive Thru! Fresh baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches and burritos. A long selection of coffee drinks, light, dark, and medium roast, cafe au lait, cafe latte, cafe mocha, whit mocha and their specialty "Freezerz COLD: a delicious concoction combining white or dark chocolate, coffee & a flavored syrup blended with ice and topped with Whipped Cream. HOT: steamed milk, espresso, white or dark chocolate & syrup of your choice. AVALANCHE STYLE: Served Hot or Cold but made with milk instead of coffee and topped with whipped cream!Great atmosphere! Good place to meet friends or set up office and get some work done. Private meeting room also available inquire with staff. Free WiFi with a purchase.
Einstein Bagels - 2546 Rimrock Ave. #100
Einstein Bros.® Bagels is your neighborhood bagel shop. The best place for freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, coffee, catering and so much more. Over 20 bagel choices with cream cheese toppings, 11 signature egg and bagel sandwiches, and refreshing lunchtime sandwiches, hot an cold coffee drinks. fresh juice and sodas.
Starbucks
Starbucks is everyone's favorite! Unique flavors and pairings, delicious pastries and muffins. Grand Junction has several Starbucks: 2504 Highway 6&50; 624 Rae Lynn Road; Inside Barnes & Noble 2451 Patterson Road and a new location coming in 2023 on Horizon Drive and G Road.
