The best cafes in Fort Collins

9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cafe & bookseller boasting free WiFi, live music & art shows in a brick storefront with patio.

4418 Tennyson St (Denver)

Cafe & bookseller boasting free WiFi, live music & art shows in a brick storefront with patio.

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Bean-roasting & lounging in a 1927 schoolhouse remodeled from reclaimed & recycled materials.

7330 Washington St (Denver)

Bean-roasting & lounging in a 1927 schoolhouse remodeled from reclaimed & recycled materials.

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Laid-back cafe serving Guatemalan coffee along with Central American brunch fare.

4935 W 38th Ave (Denver)

Laid-back cafe serving Guatemalan coffee along with Central American brunch fare.

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Retro Airstream trailer serving espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee and pastries, plus dog-friendly outdoor seating.

1717 E 39th Ave (Denver)

Retro Airstream trailer serving espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee and pastries, plus dog-friendly outdoor seating.

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Cozy coffeehouse featuring breakfast burritos, and a craft coffee learning lab, plus outdoor seats.

4500 Broadway (Denver)

Cozy coffeehouse featuring breakfast burritos, and a craft coffee learning lab, plus outdoor seats.

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Need a spot where your brain actually turns on and the soundtrack is quiet chatter and art-covered ceilings? Swing by Alley Cat Coffee…

120 1/2 W Laurel St A

Need a spot where your brain actually turns on and the soundtrack is quiet chatter and art-covered ceilings? Swing by Alley Cat Coffee House this week for coffee, tea, and a scrappy, bookish vibe that makes writing, sketching, or catching up with friends feel suspiciously productive.

From the Fort Collins newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Denver Cat Company is a cozy lounge for humans and a jungle gym for adoptable rescue cats, plus coffee and simple snacks. Ten percent of…

3929 Tennyson St (Denver)

Denver Cat Company is a cozy lounge for humans and a jungle gym for adoptable rescue cats, plus coffee and simple snacks. Ten percent of every purchase supports Denver Cat Rescue, and they’ve already helped over 6,000 kitties find homes. Swing by this week to meet your future desk supervisor.

From the Denver newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Cafe open till midnight with brick walls, local art & patio with fire pit serving waffle sandwiches.

1045 Lincoln St (Denver)

Cafe open till midnight with brick walls, local art & patio with fire pit serving waffle sandwiches.

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Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

13100 E Colfax Ave (Aurora)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

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