Switchback Coffee Roasters - Shooks Run
330 N Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO
Crema's Take
“This Colorado Springs roastery excels at both the craft and the comfort, with bright, well-prepared espresso that showcases single-origin beans like their standout Ethiopian alongside thoughtfully executed pour-overs. Beyond the coffee, they've built something special with their neighborhood hospitality, curated tea selection, and genuinely crave-worthy food—from their legendary avocado toast to sourdough breakfast sandwiches that keep people coming back years later. The whole experience feels intentional, from the welcoming staff to the plant-filled space, making it exactly the kind of place where you can linger over a slow coffee or grab something quick knowing it'll be done right.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I haven't been here in years and what a pleasant surprise! They made the OG breakfast sandwich on sourdough bread and it was literally the best breakfast sandwich I've had as of late. So much flavor, you can tell they really care about cooking for you. The lavender honey latte…
Switchbacks delivers a solid coffee experience. The Ethiopian espresso had bright, fruity notes upfront, finishing slightly pasty but still enjoyable and well-prepared. On the food side, I tried their OG bagel sandwich:very fresh, nicely seasoned. The avocado toast, which was…
Fantastic local coffee shop with vegan brunch and lunch items! I’m a complete coffee snob and proud of it. I have my go-to spots and am usually a little nervous to try new spots because they often disappoint. The food and coffee at Switchback was perfect. I got the avocado…
Fantastic local neighborhood coffee shop with the ambiance and hospitality you crave. Curated selection of loose leaf teas as well as great coffee and matcha etc. Pastries, avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches make it a great brunch spot. I was lucky enough to go on Saturday…
What a gorgeous place! Such a nice atmosphere! The espresso is fantastic, the employees are the absolute sweetest. We come drive 8 hours just for the Avocado toast which is to die for! The plants are such a VIBE!!
Crema Reviews
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