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Does anyone know of a place that roasts their own coffee beans in Colorado Springs? My parents have a place like that by their house in Michigan, and the coffee is always outstanding.
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ETA: I'm really looking for a place to buy beans or grounds, not a place to sit and sip.
While they don't have a coffee shop, High Rise Coffee Roasters in Old Colorado City has excellent coffee. http://www.springscoffee.com/
I used to buy my beans at Pikes Perk even though my shop didn't do its own roasting. I will occasionally venture into the hippy haven, Whole Foods Market, because they do fresh roasting on some decent varietals. The Whole Foods Market near my mother's house in Hawaii also carries some good Hawaiian coffee for $16-20/lb so I usually go in there and buy 4-5 lbs of beans then lock them up tight in sealed zipper bags to preserve the volatiles.
Whole foods roasts their own beans? I might have to look into that. The owner of Whole Foods is actually super conservative.... Which is the perfect business model, because liberals go in there and literally throw their money at the cash registers. [ROFL1]Quote:
Originally Posted by Aloha_Shooter
Purple Mountain. They sell it at the GoG trading post and a coffee shop in Briargate, which I think is called common grounds (near Golds Gym).
+1 to Purple Mountain (it may be called Purple Mountain, or Common Grounds, near Golds Gymn @ Briargate & Union) or Whole Foods. I think some of the King Soopers may actually offer this as well...
Ah, well then High Rise is exactly what you want.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
I was going to say Bikini Xspresso, but I don't think they sell beans. And their coffee sucks. So nevermind.
Yes, the Whole Foods on North Academy has a better selection of beans than the one on Powers (old Wild Oats) at First & Main Town Center. They roast periodically and indicate the roast dates on the respective bean bins. You can probably get a roasting schedule from the guys/gals behind the counter.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
I'm with you on the business model ... I just get the creepy crawlies being amongst so many organic granola-eating tree huggers -- about the same reaction as Indiana Jones had to snakes. ;-)
I have to admit though -- I like Whole Foods' salad bar, bulk food honey & maple syrup, and coffee roastery. Their butcher shop is pretty good too if you're willing to drop the dough for some meat.
+1 for Whole Foods. But hey... you shouldn't really give a shit - might ruin your image... ;-)
I use Tonx. They deliver fresh roasted beans to your door every two weeks. They roast on Sundays and the coffee is usually in my mailbox by Wednesday. They are different beans every time, so you get to try lots of different coffee from all over the world. A little pricey, but worth it in my opinion. I use a burr grinder with an espresso grind and an Aeropress. Delicious coffee. And I drink it black. I made my mom a cup the other day when she was visiting and she has been adding cream and sugar her whole life. I made her drink half of it black then let her add the cream and sugar and she said that ruined it.
They will give you a free trial. It's worth checking out.
Full disclosure: If you use that link and sign up, I do get 1 free shipment of coffee.
and most of there girls are terrible lookingQuote:
Originally Posted by Sharpienads
Gold Hill Java. 332 N. Tejon. I know the owners, nice people. I like coffee but am not a connoisseur. I think it's good, and they do roast their own.
When in the Springs I go to Colorado Coffee Merchants. 300 block of Filmore. Outstanding cup of coffee. They roast the beans and sell the coffee. If you are local you can purchase a mug and refill with the club. I always stop there if I am going thru the Springs. Not far East of I-25.
R&R Coffee Café
11424 Black Forest Road
A little out of the way, good selection, roasted themselves
I'm very close to black forest rd, so that isn't out of the way for me!
X2 on these guys. Great coffee, I make a special trip down from Monument, try their 1918 blend, ummm...Quote:
Originally Posted by bigun1962
2nd recommendation on R&R up in Black Forest. Nice folks, really good coffee.
I forgot about R&R. +1 for them as well.
Another vote for the R and R. Say hi to Ryan when you visit.
Seranos in Monument has a nice selection of beans.