This is baed on an experience a year or so ago: I always head for any new specialty coffee and I have suffered through this business's non-service service because if the right barista happens to be there, the espresso really is good. But, honestly, they lost me early on because they were more often closed than open. Hours that were posted seemed to be ignored and I got used to not getting my hopes up. Headed there one mid-afternoon I was totally psyched so see that they were actually open. I took two steps through the door and a shout from the back "we're closed," and looking around me at the pleasant decor I thought, how strange, I feel like I just invaded someone's private space after they sent me an invitation to visit. Admittedly, I let the door close a little harder than I usually would. I got halfway down the street, then a woman came out and gave me a lecture on "community" behavior while I gave her a lecture on basic business practices, like posting hours and being open when you say you will be and providing good service. I was thinking to myself, well maybe we now just live in a world where "community" means that I'll just help someone with the pretense of operating on a "higher plane," where being in it to make money would be,... oh so plebeian! Well, they've been around for a while now and I've moved on but am somewhat tempted to pop in and see if anything has changed, any lessons on survival for them or maybe, even for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Emily B
Amazing coffee and vibes! We go out of our way to stop by Craft when we visit Aspen. The owner is an amazing person and makes great coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Brown
Craft Coffee is a hidden treasure in the Roaring Fork valley! I love the espresso, the open mics each week, and the emphasis on sustainability and local foods!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Clair Z
Friendly staff, unique decoration, good coffee and fresh food, a great local coffee shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsea Melinn
My family and I visited here this past Saturday around 12p. The people behind the counter were very rude and not helpful. Customer service was very poor. Every person in our party was very put off by the poor service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Kristyn Wade
Espresso by itself is not extracted well for a shot. Probably better if you’re getting milk and sugar in your drinks.
Baristas were very friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Narmin Tahirova
Amazing coffee, great people, calming atmosphere. Basalt is lucky to have such an amazing coffee spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Golden Latte, Two Leaves Hot Tea, Iced Latte, Bakery, Scone
Jessica St.Louis
Really great coffee, made with quality inn mind. This place became a regular stop for us while in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Arabian
The place to be. If you’re passing through or in need of a good coffee this IS THE VIBE!! Rustic, artistic, and delicious.
Go here for your coffee fix in basalt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Levy
A local place with great people, great values, and tasty matcha and coffee
Poor customer service. They don’t display prices, which seems bizarre. But what really irritated me was I ordered a to-go coffee because I had to get in the car - and they don’t have lids for to-go cups. I understand from an environmental perspective reducing waste- so either don’t offer to-go at all unless someone brings their own mug, or at least warn the customer that they won’t get a lid. Needless to say I couldn’t go anywhere until I drank my coffee.
Service: 1
Stephanie Kroll Aspen Real Estate Broker
This place is really cute, a neighborhood staple. Inside there is a bunch of local art on the walls. The baristas are friendly and the coffee is strong. If you sit out on the front patio you are more than likely to meet or run into some locals in town and have a good conversation. It’s very eclectic, mid-valley, and they have fresh produce for sale inside as well. I still prefer CCs for their menu variety, but this place is a great spot too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Bartolomeo Pasta
An absolutely stellar experience in every way, quality coffee and food and a wonderful spot to support!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Iced Latte
Thoger Petry
Cozy shop with a vintage bohemian vibe. Great coffee and morning pastries and genuine staff. A real asset to the community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
William Pate
The woman that ran the place was super nice and have us some great suggestions to do on our trip.
This is baed on an experience a year or so ago: I always head for any new specialty coffee and I have suffered through this business's non-service service because if the right barista happens to be there, the espresso really is good. But, honestly, they lost me early on because they were more often closed than open. Hours that were posted seemed to be ignored and I got used to not getting my hopes up. Headed there one mid-afternoon I was totally psyched so see that they were actually open. I took two steps through the door and a shout from the back "we're closed," and looking around me at the pleasant decor I thought, how strange, I feel like I just invaded someone's private space after they sent me an invitation to visit. Admittedly, I let the door close a little harder than I usually would. I got halfway down the street, then a woman came out and gave me a lecture on "community" behavior while I gave her a lecture on basic business practices, like posting hours and being open when you say you will be and providing good service. I was thinking to myself, well maybe we now just live in a world where "community" means that I'll just help someone with the pretense of operating on a "higher plane," where being in it to make money would be,... oh so plebeian! Well, they've been around for a while now and I've moved on but am somewhat tempted to pop in and see if anything has changed, any lessons on survival for them or maybe, even for me.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Amazing coffee and vibes! We go out of our way to stop by Craft when we visit Aspen. The owner is an amazing person and makes great coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craft Coffee is a hidden treasure in the Roaring Fork valley! I love the espresso, the open mics each week, and the emphasis on sustainability and local foods!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Friendly staff, unique decoration, good coffee and fresh food, a great local coffee shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I visited here this past Saturday around 12p. The people behind the counter were very rude and not helpful. Customer service was very poor. Every person in our party was very put off by the poor service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Espresso by itself is not extracted well for a shot. Probably better if you’re getting milk and sugar in your drinks.
Baristas were very friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Amazing coffee, great people, calming atmosphere. Basalt is lucky to have such an amazing coffee spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Golden Latte, Two Leaves Hot Tea, Iced Latte, Bakery, Scone
Really great coffee, made with quality inn mind. This place became a regular stop for us while in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place to be. If you’re passing through or in need of a good coffee this IS THE VIBE!! Rustic, artistic, and delicious.
Go here for your coffee fix in basalt.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A local place with great people, great values, and tasty matcha and coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Poor customer service. They don’t display prices, which seems bizarre. But what really irritated me was I ordered a to-go coffee because I had to get in the car - and they don’t have lids for to-go cups. I understand from an environmental perspective reducing waste- so either don’t offer to-go at all unless someone brings their own mug, or at least warn the customer that they won’t get a lid. Needless to say I couldn’t go anywhere until I drank my coffee.
Service: 1
This place is really cute, a neighborhood staple. Inside there is a bunch of local art on the walls. The baristas are friendly and the coffee is strong. If you sit out on the front patio you are more than likely to meet or run into some locals in town and have a good conversation. It’s very eclectic, mid-valley, and they have fresh produce for sale inside as well. I still prefer CCs for their menu variety, but this place is a great spot too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
An absolutely stellar experience in every way, quality coffee and food and a wonderful spot to support!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Iced Latte
Cozy shop with a vintage bohemian vibe. Great coffee and morning pastries and genuine staff. A real asset to the community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
The woman that ran the place was super nice and have us some great suggestions to do on our trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Two Leaves Hot Tea, Scone
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