Highest-rated Cafes in the Fort Collins Area by Diners

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Highest-rated cafes in the Fort Collins area by diners

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Fort Collins area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Fort Collins were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#29. Genoa Coffee and Wine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2614 South Timberline Road Ste C101 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Alleycat Coffee House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 1/2 West Laurel St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#27. Cups

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1033 South Taft Hill Road Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Backyard Bird Chicken & Donuts

- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 4650 Signal Tree Drive Ste 1900 Timnath, Colorado
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
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#25. Mugs at CSU

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 West Laurel St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#24. Cuppy's Coffee

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 353 West Drake Road Ste 120 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#23. Mugs Old Town

- Rating: 4.1/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 261 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#22. Howling Cow Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5821 West County Road 54E Bellvue, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#21. Lima Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 215 East Foothills Pkwy Ste 1A Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Brewing Supplies
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#20. Petra Grill Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1335 West Elizabeth St. Ste 160 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Coffee & Tea
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#19. The Crooked Cup

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 147 West Oak St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#18. Explorado Market

- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 11 Old Town Sq Ste 121 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#17. The Human Bean

- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1822 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#16. Ft Collins Coffeehouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3761 South Mason St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Lima Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 South College Ave. Ste 130 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Brewing Supplies, Coffee Roasteries
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#14. The Little Bird Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 613 South College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Bindle Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1933 Jessup Drive Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#12. Paciugo Gelato Caffe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5971 Sky Pond Drive Ste C124 Loveland, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Gelato
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#11. The Cart

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2601 South Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#10. Kung Fu Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2608 South Timberline Road Ste 102 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#9. Butterfly Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 212 Laporte Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#8. The Bread Chic

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 130 West Olive St. Unit B Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#7. The Human Bean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6180 Crossroads Blvd. Loveland, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. The Human Bean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 821 North College Ave. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#5. Loveland Coffee Company

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 East 29th St. Loveland, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#4. Retreat Bakery Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2601 South Lemay Ave. Unit 21 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Bakeries
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#3. Nuance Chocolate

- Rating: 4.7/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Pine St. Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Gelato & Amore

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1720 West Mulberry St. Ste A1 Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Gelato, Italian, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Wolverine Farm Publick House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 Willow Fort Collins, Colorado
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Coffee & Tea, Kombucha
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.