Ember + Forge
401 State St, Erie, CO
Crema's Take
“Ember + Forge has built itself into Erie's genuine third place, where the espresso is genuinely excellent and the community engagement actually feels authentic rather than performative—they're hosting events, building real relationships with regulars, and fostering a culture of inclusion that goes beyond surface-level friendliness. The spacious layout works equally well for serious coffee nerds lingering over an americano or people actually getting work done, and the pastries are solid enough to justify lingering. If you're tired of cookie-cutter coffee shops, this is where locals actually want to be.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great coffee in a nice, spacious shop. Plenty of different seating to hang out, work, or just enjoy your coffee. I got an americano and liked the beans. Service was quick and friendly. Had some baked goods, small selection. Very reasonable prices...would definitely go back.
Absolutely LOVE Ember + Forge! Delicious coffee, prime location, and such a great community feel. The baristas and fellow customers are always so friendly, and they do so much for the community. I even had my dream Friends themed bridal shower here on their orange couch. An…
Ember+Forge is a community staple. Not only is their coffee my personal favorite in Erie, they hold so many events that celebrate and bring together our city. The staff here is incredible, always kind and accepting of all that through the doors. Highly recommend stopping in and…
What a beacon of light this coffee shop is. It truly is a place that is interested in inclusion and community-building, complete with homemade zines about civil rights and a lovely little library for customers to enjoy. They sell products from local vendors and display beautiful…
Idk man something about a conservative loser whining about the inclusiveness of a space/business just makes me want to go there more. And if I could @ Emily Walker under her review I would. Being open about being pro-immigrants, pro-lgbt, pro-rights is amazing. Plus the coffee…
Crema Reviews
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