Tempo Espresso

Tempo Espresso

7601 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

★★★★★4.7(204 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Shady Lawn Coffee has earned serious local love for its espresso-forward approach, crafting everything from meticulously pulled shots to imaginative signature drinks that go well beyond the standard menu. Whether you're stopping in for a quick caffeine fix or settling in for a meeting, this spot balances efficiency with genuine craft, making it the kind of place where regulars trust the baristas to surprise them with creative recommendations. The consistently high ratings suggest they've nailed that rare balance between approachability and specialty coffee ambition.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings.

Traditional drinksSpecialty drinksQuick grabMeetingsSignature drinksCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Jesika Loehr
★★★★★3 weeks ago

First time here and enjoyed it! Great coffee & the vibes we chill. The staff also was alot of fun.

Frankie Russo
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Favorite coffee shop in town. Super friendly staff/owners. Always seems like they are expanding their options! Been coming here since it changed hands. Great spot to get refreshed after a workout at VASA! 🙏🏾

Alyssa Rinehart
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Today started out as a regular Monday: I decided to head over to tempo to meet a girlfriend for my favorite coffee. I ordered the Ed Sheeran as a breve once and now it is my new guilty pleasure. Mariah made my drink and she is a sweet angel as always. Anyways we decided to hang…

Grove Higgins
★★★★★2 months ago

I’ve spent a good amount of time at Tempo Espresso, and what keeps bringing me back isn’t just the coffee, it’s the people and the culture they’ve built. You can tell right away this place is different. There’s a genuine sense of community here. I’ve watched interaction after…

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