Bear’s General

Bear’s General

65 Mercado St #119, Durango, CO

★★★★★4.8(52 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Durango gem pulls off the rare trick of being both a serious espresso destination and a welcoming gathering place, with reviewers consistently praising the quality of their shots alongside the genuinely friendly staff who actually know what they're doing. Beyond coffee, Bear's General functions as a carefully curated market with small-lot spirits, fresh pastries, and a wine club that locals swear by, making it feel more like discovering a friend's perfectly stocked kitchen than walking into a typical cafe. Whether you're stopping by for a quick exceptional espresso or settling in for an afternoon, the tasteful atmosphere and owner's genuine hospitality create that rare small-town experience that feels both rare and unhurried.

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.

MeetingsQuick grabSlow sitTraditional drinksCraft espressoSpecialty drinksLaptop friendly

Google Reviews

Hannah Smith
★★★★★a month ago

My new favorite spot! Wine selection is perfect & rotating, and the owners couldn't be nicer or more knowledgable. I've been in Durango ten years and this is one of the town's best gems. Do yourself a favor and go get a latte while chatting with Taylor about what wine to cook…

Wine Girl
★★★★★5 months ago

Best espresso in all of southern Colorado. After espresso, you have to peek at their bourbon selection. Small lot, beautiful, unique tastes you won’t find anywhere else.

Tom J
★★★★★6 months ago

Amazing spot. Great staff. Wine club is more than worth it. Highly recommended -

Michelle Grady
★★★★★7 months ago

Loved this store! It’s super cute! Staff is friendly. It’s not overpriced. The coffee was amazing! Highly recommend!

Tymbree Florian
★★★★★8 months ago

Incredible customer service and such a friendly staff. Market selection is great- fresh baked goods, breakfast burritos, healthy snack options, and more.

jesse king
★★★★★a year ago

The store is put together tastefully. The owner was very nice and helped me find what I needed. It’s rare to find such great service in a small town. This store is a little out of the way from my commute home but I will be back because it was honestly that good. The owners…

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