service is great and personable! Chef de Jour needs badly to go to cooking school! how do you make…read moretuff to cut pancakes? He can do it! Tim, get rid of Chef de Crap! you'll have a better business!

Saturday morning 6:30 AM, we have to be at White Water Rafting check in at 8, and decided to try…read morethis place for breakfast. It was very obvious this was a local hangout for breakfast after a short time there. It was as a vet quaint setting from the decorations to the very friendly server. We both had the early bird special, 2eggs, choice of bread and protein and your drink. The food was great, just the perfect amount of food to hold one over for a morning of paddling. Really a great place.

this coffee shop is incredible and my friends and i couldn't stop raving about it!!…read more although the line was out the door when we got there, service was very quick and kind. got our drinks almost immediately and waited 5-10 minutes for our food. great vegan options, the breakfast tacos and burritos were a hit. thank you!

Whenever we pass through BV, we find ourselves dropping into Cool River. The place is always…read morehopping, and this recent stop was no exception. There is almost always a line snaking through the shop to place your order, but the staff is genuinely hustling hard to move people along. Once you get through the queue, you grab your drink and wait for them to call your name from the kitchen. It is a familiar routine for a reliable morning fuel up. Truth be told, this particular visit turned into a bit of a comedy of errors. I ordered a Cool River Burrito with chorizo, but the kitchen lost the ticket entirely. When they finally sorted that out, they failed to pack it to go as requested, so it ended up being a bit of a messy situation overall. To add to the frustration, the outdoor tables were pretty neglected. None of them had been wiped down or cleared, and unfortunately they were the only spots available to sit. Honestly, the food itself usually redeems the bumps in the road. When the burrito did show up, it was tasty and plenty big enough to satisfy a massive appetite, packed full of hearty ingredients and that chorizo punch. The interior space is definitely on the cramped side, but it manages to feel cute and features a nice modern vibe. Despite the logistical hiccups, the crew working the counter is incredibly kind and busting their humps to keep up with the rush. It remains a great, dependable spot to grab breakfast and a solid coffee drink when you are in town.

Looking for that perfect card or gift AND a fancy coffee prepared with care? You'll find all of…read morethe above in one lovely stop! I needed a wedding card and an anniversary card; this special shop delivered! I wasn't planning to get a coffee, but I'm glad I indulged myself with an Almond Joy latte. What a treat for a cloudy Buena Vista afternoon!

Quietest coffee shop in town and that's a good thing! Connected to a hotel, this coffee shop is not…read morefrequented as much as the other coffee shops in town which is great if you want a place to escape the buzz of the others. Furthermore, their gift shop is a really cool place to get one-of-a-kind gifts. A diverse assortment and reasonable prices.

This place a great for many reasons. The employees are always so friendly. Coffee and smoothies…read moreare amazing. The gift shop has so many things! Home goods, kitchen stuff, souvenirs, clothing, kids stuff etc. Cozy indoor fireplace and the outside seating area is nice and so cozy. Great views too!

From the owner: Welcome to The View Cafe & Gifts, our cozy coffee shop nestled within a delightful gift store. We…read moreare the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a delicious coffee, tea or smoothie while browsing our unique selection of gifts. We look forward to helping you celebrate the big and small moments in life.

Forgive me for not taking a pic. I've been coming in and out of Gunnison Colorado for years as a…read morecorporate charter pilot and have always enjoyed the Backcountry Café. This time I had the opportunity to bring my wife along and she just fell in love with the café. We ate there a couple of mornings for breakfast and a couple of days for lunch and as always great food, great people and sometimes there's a line out the door. One morning breakfast while we were in town it was so packed that a couple got up from the table, came to us at the door and invited us to sit with them. Turns out they're locals. Just want to say we are super appreciative to Tony & Ellie for asking Stephanie and I to sit with them. We now have new friends in town. Had a great breakfast. Great Fellowship. We will be back. Over the years, I think I've had everything on the breakfast menu. This trip for lunch I had the backcountry club, Philly cheesesteak, and Blue Mesa sandwich. Everything, that we have ever eaten here has always been really good

Nice spot that is obviously popular with locals. It was pretty crowded for breakfast. Service was…read morequick despite the rush. It's a classic old cafe with a modern vibe. The menu is pretty broad, but I settled on huevos rancheros. They were delicious and the portion was filling.

Stopped in Leadville for a quick run, and had to stop for coffee. There's plenty of easy street…read moreparking, and the inside is cute with friendly staff! My partner got a chai, and I got a lavender latte. Her chai was the best we've had in a while, and my latte was good as well. Will def be back when I run the Leadville 100 ;)

Good coffee spot to start your day, they have freshly baked scones and muffins. All of the…read morebreakfast burritos are prepared well in advance and cannot be modified. There are no dairy free options. Coffee was freshly brewed, hot and good. Latte was exceptional with art in the milk foam. City on a Hill accommodates all special events with modified opening hours. They have local art on display. It is in a historic building and that has such a cool vibe. There are ample tables and chairs, but the place is popular, so be prepared to share a table aw we did on two different mornings.

Perfect quick, tasty lunch spot in Leadville before you get back on your mountain adventure. Stand…read moreis an order up, then they deliver food to you. I appreciate that there's both indoor and outdoor seating- of course you want to take in the mountains (!!!)- but if the weather is a bit harsh, there's ample indoor seating and a full bar. Both Cuban sandwiches we go were fully devoured. I personally appreciate that they didn't use mustard like typical Cuban sandwiches; but you can personalize it up front when ordering.

The lady that owns this place is completely unhinged. Screaming profanities at patrons amongst…read morechildren. Looking through the other reviews here and on other sites, seems to be consistent. After my most recent experience, I will go out of my way whenever possible to recommended ANYWHERE else but here. There are so many other local restaurants that deserve your business. Avoid this one at all costs.

Friendly staff called in our order about 25 minutes before closIng. Very accommodating. I've had…read morethis place on my list to try and I am so glad we did. Fast, friendly, sandwiches had plenty of meat and toppings. The French bread was very good. We loved all three sandwiches. 3rd was hot beef with havarti and grilled onions and jus. The Jus was DELICIOUS! This will be a regular spot on the way home from the valley!! Thank you!

Cute place, cool vibe. Nice staff. Absolutely delicious panini! It was called the Gran Velasco, and…read morethe beef was flavorful and tender, and all the accompaniments inside the sandwich were perfect. It was a big panini and I didn't think I would eat it all, but I was wrong! It was great! They were pretty swamped and the sandwiches came out pretty darn fast. Totally recommend!

I love this place but my experience this morning was soured by the scam being purposely ran at the…read morecash register to trick tourists who don't realize there is a 15% service charge (tip) already included in every transaction here. I was really disappointed with what I saw at the register today. The cashier was only handing customers the tip receipt to sign without showing the itemized receipt first, and the 15% service charge was already added. I watched one customer pay the $7 service charge and then unknowingly add a $10 tip on top of it. Several others did the same because they had no idea the service charge was already included. What bothered me even more was that the cashier held back the itemized receipt until after customers had already signed and added a tip, and only then asked, "Do you want your receipt?" At that point, customers had no chance to see what they were actually paying for. If people want to tip extra, that's totally fine -- but they should be aware of what's already been added. Watching multiple customers unintentionally double‑tip didn't feel good, and it's something that needs to be addressed.

Sweet staff, delicious coffee, serene nostalgic music & vibes. I'm loving this Gold n' Lavender…read moreLatte with homemade nut milk (almond, cashew, and pumpkin) & honeycomb

Buena Vista Coffee Roasters is a gem in this small mountain community. Before we visited, I…read moresearched for a great coffee shop for my afternoon pick-me-up, and the reviews were absolutely right--this place is amazing. They roast their beans in-house, which means every cup starts with incredibly fresh coffee. I ordered a latte with whole milk--no sugar or syrups--and it was exceptionally smooth. The beans had natural notes of fruit and nuts, making the coffee flavorful without needing any sweeteners. The patio is a great place to rascals the summer heat. I only have one regret: I wish I had bought a bag or two of beans to bring back to Denver.

Small, classic town... We kind of stayed out of town. Unfortunately wish we were closer to the…read moreBuena Vista Roastery. We went into a couple of other supposed coffee stores in this little town and they really didn't have what we wanted which was a cortado. Most of the people didn't even know what we're talking about. And suggested that we go to Buena Vista Roastery. Really nice set up. Wonderful cortados and espresso americanos, etc. etc. Also had some Nice baked goods and a real cool vibe. You could sit inside or outside. When we were. There was pretty hot so we stayed inside, but it's a hopping place. Lots of people on their laptops, apple parking and again, a really great vibe to the place. People that work. There were really nice and we would absolutely come back.