Coffee and cannabis go hand-in- hand. That’s not just personal experience talking – science agrees, too. Studies suggest coffee amplifies the elevating effects of cannabis, causing the high to not only last longer, but to be felt more intensely, too. That may be partially due to the caffeine in coffee working in tandem with the cannabinoids, but coffee also contains many terpenes, too. And terpenes, as we know from the entourage effect, are just as responsible for the heady effects from cannabis as the cannabinoids are.
So while you’re sight-seeing in Pueblo, be sure to stop by the town’s favorite coffee shops while floating on cloud nine.
Solar Roast Coffee
Solar Roast Coffee makes the most out of everything nature – and modern technology – have to offer. All of their certified organic beans are roasted with solar-powered equipment at low heats and the Rockies’ high elevation. The result? Amazingly smooth coffee that’s both delicious and environmentally sustainable. At their Pueblo headquarters, you can buy their green-tech joe by the mug or by the bag.
226 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 544-2008
www.solarroast.com
Broadway Cup ‘n Cork
Owned and operated by born and bred locals, Broadway Cup ‘n Cork serves high-grade coffees, espressos, and lattes alongside fine wines and tapas. Whether you’re looking for an energizing jolt or a relaxing glass to unwind from the day, they’ll be open: from morning to night, Tuesday to Saturday.
100 Broadway Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-9113
www.broadwaycupncork.com
Crema Café
With a winner at this year’s Flavor of Pueblo food and wine show, it’s easy to see why Crema Café is one of the city’s precious gems. You’ll find plenty of coffees and teas here, as well as reuben, curry chicken, club, and grilled cheese sandwiches; salads; hummus platters; and breakfast fare perfect to start the day.
517 W 5th Street #101
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 582-1168
www.facebook.com/CremaCafepueblo
Arkansas River Coffee
This outdoor coffee stand sits right at the edge of the Riverwalk in Pueblo, so you can watch the waves ebb by while sipping an iced mochaccino or enjoying a light, fresh lunch. The coffee here, whether hot or cold, is always all organic, and the pastries at Arkansas River Coffee are homemade.
201 E Riverwalk
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 289-2211
The 5th & Main Espresso Bar
Coffee is awesome and all, but sometimes you need something with a real kick. At the 5th & Main Espresso Bar, located near the heart of downtown Pueblo, you’ll get a selection of espressos to choose from. They put just as much, if not more, effort into their food as they do their coffees, and they serve up some of the best sandwiches, soups, and wraps in town.
421 N Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 542-1209
5thandmainespresso.com