Buffalo Moon Cafe

25948 Genesee Trail Rd M, Golden, CO

★★★★★4.6(246 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Buffalo Moon is a cozy, lived-in spot that pulls in hikers and road-trippers with genuinely good coffee, creative specialty drinks like their standout hazelnut blend, and solid breakfast food that justifies a detour off the highway. The vibe is intentionally slow and comfortable—think sinking into couches post-hike rather than grabbing and going—though service consistency can be hit-or-miss depending on who's behind the counter. If you're looking for a local gathering place in Golden with strong drinks and real food, it's worth the stop.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

MeetingsTraditional drinksPastriesSlow sitLight foodMatcha & teaFamily friendlySpecialty drinksOutdoor seatingFamily friendlyParkingFull breakfast

Google Reviews

Amy Kepler
★★★★★a month ago

On a driving trip out west. We always look for unique, local places to eat and support. Buffalo Moon did not disappoint. Great food and coffee and chill vibe. Highly recommend!!!

Beth Plunkett
★★★★★a month ago

Food and drink and atmosphere are all great, but please consider retraining your staff. One of the two young women who worked this shift was unfriendly unprofessional and acted like I was inconveniencing her and ruining her day by putting in an order and being a customer. The…

Jeremy McDermott
★★★★4 months ago

Popped in on a road trip to WI. Great vibe, comfortable space and friendly staff. The hazelnut coffee is awesome. Got a breakfast burrito as well, added be and and pickled onions. So so. No real pickle flavor to the red onions, and I noticed them get the beans from next door. …

Rahul Singh
★★★★★6 months ago

Cute little spot. We had bhakti chai which was a strong non coffee drink with good amount of ginger in it.

Dana H
★★★★★a year ago

Loved this little coffee shop! We stopped in after hiking the Chavez and Beaver Brook Loop nearby. The shop is cozy, and after a hike, sinking into their couches felt so good. Food was excellent. The ham, cheese, and egg on croissant was the highlight for me; I'd get it again.…

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