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    Kind Coffee

    4.5 (608 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Cold brew lemonade
    Matt C.

    Kind Coffee is a great place to fuel up in Estes Park. Located at the beginning of the main drag of cool, small businesses, they are quite busy pretty much all day! *Pro tip when in Estes* park in the free visitor garage and walk along the river to this part of the town. You can beat the surrounding views and the hassle free parking! They roast their own coffee, have a large menu of coffee, tea, milkshakes, smoothies, toasts, burritos, bagels, and oatmeal. I think they had about five women behind the counter. As I stated this place is popping and I loved seeing a properly staffed shop! It was warm out and I didn't want my standard iced americano. So I asked them if they could make me a cold brew lemonade and they happily obliged. 2/3 cold brew, 1/3 lemonade, I love this stuff. It sounds odd, but trust me, it goes down smooth on a hot day! Lots of space inside to sit, considering they have a hidden back room where the bathroom is with tons of seating. But the seasoned move is to sit outside on their patio or near the river if spots allow. I usually have a go-to in Estes that isn't Kind Coffee, but after a less than stellar experience there recently, this place might be my new spot. If you're willing to wait in a little bit of a line, you won't be disappointed here. Support your local coffee shops!

    specialty coffee
    jason j.

    2.5 stars, edging to 3. Stopped in for a late breakfast passing through Estes Park. The lot is decent-sized but most stalls are paid parking, with a couple reserved for to-go pickup. There was a line when we got there, and it was out the door by the time we reached the front. Inside is small up front, but there's more seating around the corner plus plenty outside along the riverwalk area. The place was clean, the staff efficient and friendly, and it's a cute spot to sit. Large coffee menu, plus sandwiches, toasts, and snacks made fresh to order. Seasonal coffees -- tried a campfire-type and a coconut-type. Both fine. Not bad, not the best I've had, and not something I'd rush back for. Breakfast sandwich on a croissant -- my biggest gripe. Utterly dry and almost tasteless. The sausage, egg, and cheese were gas-station ready-to-go territory. Their bread comes in fresh-baked, but they ran the croissant through the toaster and torched it, which only made it drier. A breakfast sandwich should be juicy, cheesy, buttery -- this one needed a sauce just to get it down. Sandwich on sourdough -- a little better, but still just okay. Fine place if you're already in the area, and the coffee's fine, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Would recommend, would not return.

    Kristi M.

    A Riverside coffee shop will always pique my interest. This place offered great customer service, extremely quality coffee, large menu with a plethora of options, and a tasty easy breakfast. They have a lot of easy to grab retail items for hikes and such. This will be my new go to in Estes. You can tell they put care into their food and beverages. They offer a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Being right on the river is amazing and such a serene setting to enjoy your morning. I will def be back next time I'm in town!

    Ashley C.

    Such a cute coffee shop with inside seating and gorgeous outside seating right by the river. Baristas are nice and efficient. Parking is terrible!

    Outside
    Jon K.

    Amazing location right by the river and next to downtown Estes Park. Beautiful interior with local art on the wall for sale. Friendly baristas. The toasted bagel sandwiches were amazing. The Narrows sandwich with the jalapeño cheddar bagel was great. Smoothies were fresh and delicious. Nothing was bad and we were all fully satisfied. Go here for a smoothie or coffee drink, or even a sandwich for lunch/breakfast!

    Oat milk lattes
    Molli S.

    Kind coffee is my favorite coffee spot in Estes! First, the service is very great. Quick, clear and - you guessed it - kind. The shop sits on Elkhorn Ave, kind of the Main Street of Estes. It has a front and back entrance, if you'd like to walk along the river to get there. There's a large public parking lot across the street as well. The barista made the cutest latte art for us! But it wasn't just appearance. The oat milk lattes were as delicious as they were beautiful! We tried some lattes at Inkwell yesterday, and Kind today. Kind was easily better, 10/10! It's a clean and cute shop. Good selection of coffee and breakfast and light lunch options. Also a small merch section - mugs, tees, coffee cups and canisters. We tried the salmon and cream cheese bagel with capers yesterday for lunch and they were great. My husband preferred the jalapeño cheddar bagel, while I was happy with the everything bagel. But the lattes were the real standout for me. The line was longest at lunch out of our visits, but it moved very quickly! The baristas were very welcoming and nice as well! Overall - Would definitely recommend!

    Bagel & chai
    Caroline W.

    Kind Coffee in Estes Park is truly one of those places that makes your day a little brighter the moment you walk in. Their drinks are consistently incredible and their bagels are honestly some of the best I have ever had. Every time I visit, my go to order is an iced vanilla chai paired with one of their fresh bagels and it is the perfect combination. The flavors are always spot on and everything tastes so fresh, like it was made with real care. One of the things I love most is how fast their service is. Even when the line stretches all the way out the door, they keep everything moving smoothly without ever making you feel rushed. The staff is beyond friendly too. They greet you with genuine smiles, remember regulars, and really give off that warm, small town kindness that makes the experience feel extra special. The location itself is another reason this place stands out. It sits right along the river, so whether you are grabbing your drink to go or sitting outside for a bit, the atmosphere is always peaceful and so charming. You can hear the water, enjoy the view, and just relax for a moment. It is the kind of place you want to come back to every morning. If you find yourself in Estes Park, do yourself a favor and stop by Kind Coffee. It is everything you want in a local coffee shop and more.

    Enjoying our coffee right out back of the shop!!
    Jackie P.

    The coffee was so good, I got the blueberry cobbler, so good. The service was amazing, friendly. After coffee was ordered we sat outside in front of the river. It was so peaceful.

    Anna J.

    Such a great coffee place and don't be intimidated by the line it moves quick!! They have great seating indoor and outdoor and it's a perfect place to stop on the way to a hike or on your way out of town. I got their pumpkin spice latte and bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. Delish! Super simple and yummy. It's an adorable place and a must stop

    Interior
    Samuel O.

    It's a really cute spot that clearly promotes kindness in Estes Park. It shares a small parking spot with a handful of stores, but there is plenty of seating available. If you have a chance to walk to the store, I'd recommend you walk. The interior is clean with some seats and merch available. It looks like some of the sales from the merch goes towards discouraging bullying which seemed like a unique concept. The employees were also very polite and kept up the theme of serving coffee with kindness. Outside, there's plenty of seating and a nice river to walk by as well. I would gladly spend some time walking around here. The coffee here was good. The only reason why I'm a little bitter with my rating is the lack of coffee that was given with my coffee. I had a hot latte and there was a lot of room towards the top. It's like someone robbed me of a quarter of my coffee. The amount of coffee provided per person seemed inconsistent in my group, so this statement seems justified. Aside from the serving amount, this is a place I'd like to walk around or read a book in.

    Jalapeño and cheddar bagel with egg, avocado, and cram cheese! The iced coffee is their ultraviolet
    Ashley C.

    Stopped in for a coffee and quick lunch and was not disappointed! Their summer menu is great and their bagels were soft and all the flavors worked so well together! The cashier was helpful in walking us through everything and this place was great for a quick bit or a meeting!

    Menu
    Stephanie W.

    Kind coffee is an excellent spot in downtown Estes park!! I only gave 2 stars because there's another place with even more variety that I consider my favorite spot, but this place has excellent vibes and lots of windows/light and tables so it's a nice place to hang around. I had the blueberry cobbler house latte and it was smooth and sweet! The base is blueberry and brown sugar; I will say the blueberry flavor wasn't terribly strong, but blueberry usually isn't so I still enjoyed the drink. They'd recommended it iced so that's the way I got it. I would recommend it if you're in the area and want a solid, standard coffee and a nice, well lit place to sit!

    Souvenirs
    Susi H.

    Great little coffee shop to grab a coffee and a light snack/lunch option as you get into town. Has a dedicated free parking lot (small, most likely not useful during tourist season). The free EP visitor center parking is just steps away. Our food was good, service served with a side of smiles, ambience is relaxed and welcoming.

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    Coffee was really good, the person taking our order was VERY rude but the barista was pleasant. Service 9/12 around 3:30pm.

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    Excellent food and drinks, attentive staff on both sides of the business. Clean and comfy.

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    Perfect! Great coffee flavors, a fun little shop. Conveniently located too. Service was fast and nice!

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    Diamond breakfast sandwich and Mocha latte were 10/10! So good and a great way to fuel for a long hike in RMNP!

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    Great service, ambiance and food. Tried a breakfast sandwhich that hit the spot. The views from the cafe are insanely gorgeous. A must stop.

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    Do they have milk alternatives like soy, coconut and almond? Do they carry vegan baked goods/ breakfast foods?

    Yes! It varies but they usually carry several alternatives.

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