The Lift Coffee House
101 Pagosa St, Durango, CO
Crema's Take
“This locally owned gem in Pagosa Springs has earned serious acclaim for its espresso program, with regulars raving it serves the area's best shots—a real destination for espresso enthusiasts who appreciate precision brewing. The warm, welcoming crew (especially Dali and Miro) creates an inviting atmosphere that works equally well for focused work sessions or lingering conversations, making it the kind of place people intentionally return to. Since relocating in 2024 to their riverside spot, The Lift has solidified its reputation as the thoughtful heart of the Pagosa coffee community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Has the best espresso in town!! Very nice place to do homework, or have a business meeting. Plus the owner and her crew are amazing!! 💞🙌☕
My new favorite coffee place in Pagosa! My wife and I will be making a point to stop by here every time we pass through. Dali was so polite and accommodating for not only my wife and I but her family as well! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the coffees were perfect and the baked goods refueled us after the drive. 11/10 spot to stop for coffee, can’t wait to be back!
Best Espresso and Best Servers in Pagosa Springs! Dali and Miro continue to brew and serve the area’s very best espresso products. Always served with a great attitude, even when invaded by a swarm of Karens. This locally owned and cheerfully operated Coffee Bar is a must stop if you appreciate good coffee. If quality doesn’t matter, walk further down the road to Circle K Convenience Store.-
My husband and I went to Pagosa to get a way for a while and I’m such a coffee junkie that I had to go get my coffee fix before we left. When I drove into Pagosa it was one of the first coffee shops I noticed driving in (you can’t miss it!) as the location is perfect and such a cute little place. Now, when we went in. It was immediately the vibe and atmosphere I was looking for. A cute peaceful and lovely shop. My husband was surprised to see that they served Mate as he is drinks it everyday. Then We got talking with the owners and they were absolutely LOVELY! So welcoming and warm, we had such a great experience here. So glad it was our last little stop before heading back home as we left with smile on our faces! Definitely coming back! Thank you so much! Sislai and Juan
The Lift has always been a popular, locally owned coffeehouse in Pagosa Springs. What's new, is that in May of 2024, they moved to their new location near the bridge crossing the river at 101 Pagosa Street. It was cloudy and cool this morning so I popped in for a chai tea latte. They were very busy so I spent some time looking at all the lovely, local artists artwork for sale. The eclectic drink menu offered many delicious add-ins, like lavender, & chocolate, several choices of milk including oat and almond. As you can see from the pictures, they also have a few muffin choices I was told they're planning on adding an outdoor seating area and will have more food items as they settle into their new location. This coffee shop was immaculately clean, with many places to sit and relax, alone or with a friend. There is also a little alcove where you could sit and have a bit of privacy and another small space where you could have a group meeting. I highly, highly, highly recommend the lift coffee House in Pagosa Springs for your must-have morning or rainy day beverage.
Crema Reviews
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