Grab your next double-shot at these 14 picturesque coffee shops across the state

My coffee habit is of the many-cups-a-day variety In fact the only inanimate thing I love more than a pour-over might be the latest research condoning my caffeine addiction According to a new assessment surrounding coffee drinking and mortality published in July in The Journal of Nutrition and utilizing material from longitudinal research with over U S adult participants low-to-moderate coffee consumption i e one to three cups per day was associated with a reduced threat of everything from cancer to cardiovascular disorder and Type diabetes Catch To reap the benefits participants had to drink their coffee black or with scant amounts of sugar and cream researchers unveiled And awe-inspiring views Turns out they re very good for your healthcare too just ask psychology professor Dacher Keltner author of the bestseller Awe The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life Put all that together and you ve got an excellent excuse to caffeinate your way through Colorado s largest part scenic coffeehouses The Coffee Lab was named in part for its on-site research field station the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Sarah McNicholas provided by The Coffee Lab The Coffee Lab wins the grand prize in our scenic-sips competition Nestled in the historic silver mining town of Gothic it s certainly one of Colorado s greater part remote caf s operating inside an s saloon named in part for its on-site research field station the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory The Coffee Lab serves scientists hikers and mountain bikers alike at feet above sea level where you can t turn your head without spying something truly breathtaking County Road cbcoffeelab com Of discipline Colorado s stuffed to the brim with charismatic mountain towns and it s hard to go wrong in Estes Park I usually wind up at Coffee on the Rocks reclined in an Adirondack chair sipping iced oat-milk lattes by an adorable duck pond while gazing off at Longs Peak Boozy coffee cocktails are also on the menu along with teas frozen coffee drinks and plenty of breakfast and lunch fare Moraine Ave coffeeontherocks org Telluride too seems devoid of dull terrain For a fun coffee break try The Coffee Cowboy which dishes out mochas etc from a horse trailer parked at the foot of the town s towering peaks Conveniently located near the Free Gondola Telluride Station it s outside seating only and that s just right when the espresso s the only thing sharp enough to match the scenery W San Juan Ave thecoffeecowboy com You already know Summit County has lots going for it in the stunning vistas department For a pretty delicious detour from Interstate try Frisco s Mountain Dweller Coffee Roasters Located inside Outer Range Brewing Company this small roastery features excellent coffee and rooftop views of Mount Royal plus a line-up of seasonal drinks including this month s Shaken Brown Sugar Latte a -ounce iced indulgence Lusher Court mountaindwellercoffee com Off the Blue River Cool River Coffee House serves up a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks for Breckenridge tourists Be sure to sample the superb baked goods both traditional flour and gluten-free varieties Enjoy your order on the quaint waterside patio then head back to the interstate and keep going to Loaded Joe s planted along Gore Creek granting coffee addicts framed views of Vail s iconic and historic Covered Bridge plus Vail Mountain in the distance Anyone interested in a bird s-eye perspective can walk to Gondola One for a scenic ride Cool River is at S Main St coolrivercoffeehouse com Loaded Joe s is at E Meadow Drive loadedjoes com The Aspen Collection Cafe does bike rentals including e-bikes for those who d like to secure wheels while downing their espresso Provided by The Aspen Collection If you re willing to venture into the wider Roaring Fork Valley I can vouch for Swedish Hill a wonderful caf perched on the rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum Take in sweeping displays of Aspen and Ajax mountains while sipping a cappuccino or house drip You could also try the Aspen Collection Caf the closest coffee shop to the Silver Queen Gondola Aspen Collection does bike rentals including e-bikes for those who d like to secure wheels while downing their espresso Swedish Hill is at E Hyman Ave swedishhillaspen com Aspen Collection Cafe is at E Durant Ave aspencollection com Brushing up against the Arkansas River Joyful Bakery Coffee is a personal favorite a must-visit on any trip to or through Buena Vista Grab a latte and pastry then explore the Riverside and Barbara Whipple trails as the soothing sound of rushing water energizes your soul - B Front Loop Drive joyfulbv com Front Range residents hardly have to leave town for an eye-catching fix You know about Et Voil right a friend urged when I mentioned this story No I hadn t Golden s three-month-old Et Voil French Bakery is a family-run shop serving coffee and pastries atop Lookout Mountain under a canopy of ponderosa pines and Douglas firs Baristas greet customers with a friendly Bonjour Basic espresso drinks are made from coffee beans sourced from Laos the loose-leaf teas come from the oldest teahouse in France and all the drinks are strong a good reason to order yours with a croissant chouquette or sabl baked on-site by a French-trained pastry chef Appr cier Lookout Mountain Road etvoilafrenchbakery com A popular pit-stop for Saturday morning cyclists traversing the Mary Carter Greenway Trail Nixson s provides window utility plus a sprawling outdoor seating area opening to picture-perfect shots of the South Platte River currently adorned with foliage including colorful wildflowers The coffeehouse abuts The Hudson Gardens Event Center a free botanical garden with plenty of additional flora to ogle S Santa Fe Drive nixonscoffeehouse com Sacred Ground Caf is situated near the entrance to North Cheyenne Ca on Park Provided by Sacred Ground Cafe In RiNo Blue Sparrow Coffee has a charming rooftop patio with an unobstructed view of the mountains and downtown Denver plus society garden beds teeming with flowers and fragrant herbs please don t pick them It s not a bad spot for urbanites to enjoy a flat white or Str va Gold iced coffee on a breezy summer morning If you re only in it for the views try a chai latte the house-made concoction might not bolster your long-term soundness but it ll certainly elevate your current mood Order your drink inside then access upstairs seating via an exterior stairwell A barista can point you in the right direction if needed Blake St bluesparrowcoffee com I ve enjoyed several memorable cups of Joe at the Chautauqua Caf wedged between the Dining Hall and General Store inside Chautauqua Park at the base of Boulder s striking flatirons of subject with -plus miles of breathtaking hiking trails to explore before and after your fix Baseline Road chautauqua com dining In Colorado Springs meanwhile grab a mug of locally roasted coffee along with a patio seat at Sacred Ground Caf a cozy family-owned neighborhood spot situated near the entrance to North Cheyenne Ca on Park Cheyenne Blvd sacredgroundcafe com Here s to enjoying your next brew with an epic view Subscribe to our new food newsletter Stuffed to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox