Carnelian Coffee Co

Carnelian is the cutest local coffee shop in Old Co City. I love coming here with my friends to work, chat, or grab a quick bite. They have a small but delicious menu and countless coffee options. The ambiance of the store is calming and relaxing, letting one focus and reflect. They tie their name (“Carnelian”) into the store in a really cute way by maintaining a theme of crystals throughout. All in all, it’s a lovely experience.

Cute and calming place to stop in! My husband and I had two very unique lattes, an Old Fashioned and the Hawaiian Orange Grove summer special. They were awesome! Peanut butter cup scone is also a great option.

Nicely done coffee house with just the right menu. Nothing big, nothing small, just the right amount. The coffee is well made with lots of care. The prices on coffee are above average and the sizes are normal, but some are specialty coffees. The breakfast sandwich on a biscuit was made to perfection and the $7 price tag was perfect. Just enough to split and satisfy a hunger. 1 cappuccino, 1 cold brew, and a breakfast biscuit, $21.00 with tip. As i said, a bit pricey, but worth the splurge. If you are a cold person, bring a coar. I think during our visit it was 40 degrees inside during the summer. Perfect for the 88 degree weather outside!

It's been about two years since I've been in but this is still a nice, quiet little shop. They have some decent specialty drinks and I do enjoy their breakfast sandwiches. The baristas are kind and patient as well. The prices are reasonable and you still get good coffee. The shop itself feels tucked away for a more calm setting, great spot for deeper conversation with friends.

Donnie is my all time favorite baristo. He is a lovely bundle of joy and made my long weekend trip to Manitou/ Colorado Springs 80000x better than it already was.

Cozy coffee shop in the heart of Old Colorado City. Great atmosphere.

This is my favorite coffee shop in town. The staff is so friendly and the drinks are delicious. Plus the vibes are absolute perfection!

This is a superb coffee shop that also happens to have good food. They always make a perfect drink and have some interesting unique offers. I like the lavender chai kind of drinks. Their espressos just plain have an explosive good flavor. Just a great local spot to get a really great coffee and a little munchie for your walk around old Colorado city. I think the granola bars, scones, and burrito were surprisingly good!

Mother Muffs was the recommendation but they were closed on a Tuesday. So glad we came here. The burritos were amazing - Colorado burrito and garlic burrito.

Great coffee, cute space. I love the Old Fashion Latte and the cherry blossom matcha latte. Definitely always a go-to for me when I'm in the Old Colorado City area.