Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Garden of the Gods Park, Manitou Springs, CO

★★★★★4.7(8,202 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Nestled in the heart of Manitou Springs' stunning red rock landscape, this trading post pairs excellent traditional coffee with the kind of unhurried, scenic experience that makes you want to linger for hours. The dramatic geological formations surrounding the spot create an ever-changing natural backdrop that's equally perfect for sipping slowly on the outdoor seating or wandering the surprisingly well-curated collection of local goods, from jewelry to candles. It's genuinely family-friendly and genuinely beautiful—the kind of place where the landscape itself feels like part of the coffee experience.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Family friendly. Parking available.

Slow sitParkingTraditional drinksFamily friendlyOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Kelsey Oliphant
★★★★★2 months ago

This place was great, the rocks are beautiful! We were able to find most of the formations, the kids loved looking for them and being able to climb a few spots. The area is well kept and easy for walking with a paved path. You need to come check the place out. It would be cool…

Lisa Smith
★★★★★4 months ago

This is a very large location that has lots of stuff you could spend a lot of hours looking for stuff if you’re looking for jewelry soap, clothing, candles, snacks this is the place for you. They sell fudge and other kinds of snacks inside plenty of parking and an overflow…

Rod T.
★★★★★5 months ago

Wow! Outside of the most stunning parts of national parks, I've never seen such extraordinary natural beauty. The rock formations are stunning and change dramatically as you observe them from different vantage points. The park is very well maintained, and it's FREE. DO NOT skip…

Brandon E
★★★★★6 months ago

This trading post has it all. Clothes, souvenirs of all kinds, decorations, toys, etc. The employees are helpful and very polite. The restrooms are clean and convenient being central to the park. There is a restaurant inside (Balanced Rock Cafe) that serves delicious wraps and…

bernard modugu
★★★★★6 months ago

Beautiful scenery, quiet location. Parking is a hassle sometimes, but you can stop along the road and take pictures every now and then. Make sure to check out balance rock and other sights. I give it a 👍🏾.

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