Desert Sun Coffee Roasters

284 Sawyer Dr A, Durango, CO

★★★★★4.7(33 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Desert Sun roasts high-altitude Colorado beans into remarkably smooth, clean cups that stand out even among specialty coffee shops—their Peru offering has earned such a devoted following that people order it shipped across the country. The roasters understand that darker doesn't mean burnt, producing full-bodied coffee that tastes intentional rather than over-extracted, which explains why a veteran coffee shop owner called them "the real deal" in an industry full of gimmicks. Fair warning: if you prefer light, acidic, single-origin showcases, this isn't your spot, but if you want coffee that actually tastes good in the cup rather than on principle, it's worth seeking out.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program.

Specialty drinksTraditional drinksCraft espressoPour over

Google Reviews

The Editor H

★★★★★3 weeks ago

We drink several brands of high altitude coffee and Desert Sun is by far the smoothest and best tasting!! Such a treat to have found it!

NATHANIEL WINKLER

★★★★★a month ago

These guys are the real deal. I opened my first coffee shop in '99, I've seen the industry change for better and worse. The hipsters went too light and started roasting underdeveloped, sour, acidic beans. The old timers and big corps burn everything so you can't tell how old it…

cassy verley

★★★★★a month ago

Their Peru coffee is INCREDIBLE! I get it shipped to me where ever I am. Must try. 10/10

Felipe Casias

★★★★★8 months ago

I have literally never tasted worse coffee in my life. Are these beans even washed? Every cup I've had tastes like dirt, and it's nearly impossible to find a diner serving something else in town.

Big Beans

★★★★★3 years ago

I’m not trying to be mean. I’m really not. And I think it’s really cool you guys are into regenerative farming, etc. But I bought a bag of “very dark roast” whole bean from Natural Grocers in Wichita, KS. Annnnnd… the smell and taste of the coffee MAY be the worst I’ve ever…