Best Independent Coffee Roasters in Colorado Springs (2026)
Colorado Springs has built a specialty coffee corridor over the last decade. Here are the 13 independent roasters anchoring it.
Colorado Springs sits in a different category from Denver or Boulder. It's larger than either by population, but its specialty coffee scene took longer to take shape. The names that built it — Loyal Coffee, Switchback, Building Three — are mostly post-2010 operations, growing alongside a downtown that's gone through a real revival in the same decade. The result is a scene that feels younger than the Front Range cities to the north, but no less serious about the coffee itself.
We've mapped 13 independent roasters in the Springs. They're concentrated downtown and along the city's north-end corridor, with a handful on the west side near Old Colorado City.
The Downtown Anchors
Loyal Coffee
Loyal is the most visible name in Colorado Springs specialty coffee. Founded in 2015, the operation now runs multiple cafes across the city and supplies a wholesale program that reaches well beyond the metro. The roasting program is small-batch and origin-focused, with rotating single origins alongside consistent house blends. The downtown flagship on South Nevada is the closest thing the city has to a coffee community hub.
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Switchback Coffee Roasters
Switchback operates from North Institute Street with a roastery and Brew Bar that doubles as a cafe and event space. Founder Brandon DelGrosso has built the operation into one of the most-respected indie roasters in the region, with a strong wholesale presence and a loyal local cafe following. They ship nationally.
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High Rise Coffee Roasters
High Rise operates from West Cucharras Street on the city's near-west side. The cafe-roastery footprint is small but the program is meticulous — light single origins, careful brewing, and a consistent rotating menu. They've built a strong following among the city's specialty-focused customers.
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Carnelian Coffee Co.
Carnelian operates from West Colorado Avenue, a few blocks from High Rise. The cafe leans into smaller-batch craft and origin-driven sourcing, and the operation has built a quiet but loyal downtown following.
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Barista Coffee Roasters
Barista is one of the longer-running independent operations in Colorado Springs, with a cafe and roasting program on West Colorado Avenue. The lineup spans single origins and traditional espresso blends, and the cafe has a steady downtown customer base. They ship nationally.
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The North-End Roasteries
Building Three Coffee
Building Three operates from Cascade Avenue on the city's near-north side. The roasting program is small-batch and origin-focused, and the cafe sits in a renovated commercial space that feels intentionally low-key. The bagged beans are sold direct and through wholesale partners across the metro.
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Hold Fast Coffee Co.
Hold Fast operates from Montebello Square Drive in the city's northeast. The cafe-roastery setup is paired with a strong wholesale program, and the lineup covers single origins and signature blends. Hold Fast has built a steady following with customers who want serious specialty coffee away from the downtown density.
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Mission Coffee Roasters
Mission operates from Ridgeline Drive on the city's north end. The roasting program is small-batch and the cafe serves a primarily neighborhood customer base, with a tighter focus than the larger downtown operations.
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Third Space Coffee
Third Space operates from North Academy Boulevard, serving the city's north end and the corridor toward the Air Force Academy. The cafe-roastery footprint is small but the program is consistent, and the beans are sold direct through the website and the cafe.
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The Specialty Veteran
Colorado Coffee Merchants
Colorado Coffee Merchants is one of the longer-tenured operations in the Springs, with a roasting facility on East Fillmore. Owner Eric Umenhofer has built a strong wholesale program supplying cafes and restaurants across Colorado, alongside a direct-to-consumer line for customers who want to buy the beans they're already drinking at their favorite local cafe.
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Corter Coffee Roasters
Corter operates from South 8th Street near Old Colorado City. The cafe-roastery setup is small-batch and the program is unusually careful — single origins selected for clarity and a roast approach that highlights origin over technique.
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Find your match
Explore all 13 independent roasters in Colorado Springs on Roast Local's Colorado Springs city page, or browse the full map on Explore to find roasters across the country. Not sure which roaster is right for you? Take the quiz to get matched based on your taste.
Colorado Springs is one of the three biggest coffee cities in Colorado's larger scene — explore the rest of the Front Range and mountain-town roasters via the state page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many independent coffee roasters are in Colorado Springs?
We've mapped 13 independent coffee roasters in Colorado Springs. The list focuses on operators who roast their own beans in-house -- Switchback, Loyal, Building Three, Corter, and others span downtown, the west side, and the north end.
Who are the standout roasters in Colorado Springs?
Loyal Coffee anchors the downtown specialty scene with multiple cafes and a strong wholesale program. Switchback Coffee Roasters has built a regional following with their roastery and Brew Bar. Building Three and Corter focus on small-batch craft, and Colorado Coffee Merchants runs one of the longest-standing operations in the city.
Do Colorado Springs coffee roasters ship nationwide?
Yes -- Loyal Coffee, Switchback, Building Three, Corter, High Rise, Hold Fast, Barista Coffee Roasters, and Colorado Coffee Merchants all offer online ordering with national shipping.
Where in Colorado Springs are the roasteries clustered?
Downtown -- particularly the South Nevada / Cucharras / Colorado Avenue corridor -- is the densest specialty cluster (Loyal, Switchback, High Rise, Carnelian, Barista). The north end (Cascade, Academy) has Building Three, Hold Fast, Mission, and Third Space. Corter operates near Old Colorado City.
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Last updated: April 2026