Colorado Coffee Company at Centerra

The level of pretension and price in this place were equally offensive given how terrible the drinks are.

Being new to the area, I searched Google Maps for a local coffee place because the idea of going to Starbucks or Panera kind of bothers me. I usually use a plain latte, iced or hot depending on the season, as a litmus test for any new coffee shop I try out. The flavored lattes with the caramels and syrups and sprinkled confetti just mask the crucial ingredients and make it hard to appreciate the flavor of the espresso, tempered by the subtle sweetness of milk fat.

The iced latte I ordered at Colorado Coffee Company was, hands down, far and away, the worst I had ever tasted. The automatic espresso machine they used brewed the espresso too hot. It tasted bitter and burnt far beyond the level that those flavors should exhibit in an espresso. The hot espresso was then poured directly onto the ice. A half-inch of skim milk was then dumped on top of the now-half-water drink, not because I asked for skim milk, but because that is the only milk they carry. No joke, no exaggeration. They do not serve anything but skim milk in their drinks, besides the substitutes like almond milk and soy milk.

I will almost never hand something back or ask another one to be made. I hate bothering people, and I hate the idea of messing with someone who prepares my food and drink. But I just couldn't let this one go. To make the latte properly, they offered to add half and half to the mix to approximate the consistency of whole milk. This seemed reasonable. After telling the "barista" that the proper way to mix an iced latte is to mix the espresso with the cold milk (in this case, skim milk and cream) before putting it all on ice, the latte I received was still far from the standard I would set for a good latte.

The microwaved, albeit relatively tasty, bacon breakfast burrito that I ordered with it came completely apart after sticking hopelessly to the wax paper. I noticed that the tape holding the paper in place had not even been removed before the thing was placed in the nuker.

And, lastly, I was astonished by the $8.50 tab for the two miserable offerings. I will not be returning to this establishment. I recommend you just keep driving.

They have the best cinnamon rolls! Friendly service and a warm atmosphere. A must-go place.

The barista named Charlotte is a total badass! Not only can she make a mean cup of coffee she bakes a lot of the best cinnamon rolls you've ever tried.

Awesome baked goods!! Deliciously strong coffee too!!

I was really excited to find a coffee shop close to my house other than Starbucks. The coffee is really good. I did order a bagel, and when I bit into it, it was rock hard and had mold on it. I will not be returning.

Awesome place. Super patient while my whole family slowly ordered. Great breads. Of course great beverages too. Very friendly service.

Best Americano in Colorado! Very friendly staff. A great place to meet or just grab a cup and go!

The food and coffee is good, however the service is HORRIBLE. Every time I come in, they mess up my order and everything takes so long. Today, I waited in line for 30 minuets so take home a cold sandwich and the wrong drink. Please fix this problem.

Absolutely awesome staff! Very friendly and know how to brew so Joe, asking with great cinnamon rolls!!!

Dessert and drip coffee was medium good