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Silver Bean
410 W Main St, Cortez, CO 81321, United States
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Br
Review №1

We drove 1600 miles on this trip and I swear to you, this was the best latte Ive had. Top 2 in my life. Get the creamy caramel and sit in the cute patio area. If youre lucky, a Dingo dog will be there hanging out with her owner. Love love love this place.

Je
Review №2

The coffee was disgusting and too pricey for a small it was $3.00 I ordered a creamy caramel, I dont know what I got but it definitely wasnt caramel. I opened the lid to see little amounts of oil inside my cup.. I know coffee isnt made with any type of oil from when I make it.. Never again.. 2 high school aged girls wearing belly shirts with belly rings.. and an older man running the place. The wait alone was 15 minutes. Not my typical coffee spot. Sorry for no 5 stars but it wasnt worth it the first time, I doubt I will be back here.

Re
Review №3

Stopped by on our way out of town but wished we would have driven over sooner. I tried the regular medium roast drip coffee and was absolutely delighted. It was delicious. Do yourself a favor and add on a Silver Bean breakfast burrito! Service was friendly and I was happy to see such a nice business as busy as it was. This breakfast was a highlight for us on our Southwest road trip.

Hi
Review №4

Fun location, nice menu with variety. Prices reasonable. I will definitely return to this location!

Sa
Review №5

Just driving through the town on a road trip and stoped at this really cool coffee place. I love the style of how it’s set up in an old airstream! Love the coffee frappe, my brother chai tea was okay, and the cappuccino was fine. Not sure if I will be near this place again but if I am will defiantly be back just due to how cute/unique it is!

An
Review №6

We needed a cuppa to start our day, so googled the closest coffee: just up the hill from the family farm! It had a cute little pop up feel, with an inviting sitting area for enjoying your morning cup. The service was great, the coffee was bold and rich! Thank you so much for the lovely brew!

me
Review №7

Loves the small local owned coffee shop airstream. Great coffee and friendly staff. Highly recommend

Xa
Review №8

Great coffee and staff

Mo
Review №9

Adorable place! Easy to see from the street.The staff were friendly and laid back.Coffee was awesome and they tweaked it to make sure I got it just the way I like.Thank you! I asked why theyre the second best coffee and they said, When you find the first, let us know!

Ja
Review №10

Really cool local coffee stand in a real vintage Airstream trailer. Coffee was excellent, service was great and the staff were friendly and professional. Being the best coffee in Cortez, it can get a little busy, but well worth the wait.

He
Review №11

Stopped in on our way through Cortez, sweet friendly service. Local suggested I try the caramel coffee and it was excellent. This is a must stop if you like small coffee shops. We always try to stop and the fun local places as opposed to large chain coffee shops. We will definitely be back when in the area again!!!

R.
Review №12

Cool little shop in an old Airstream. Good coffee and they have a drive-thru.

Ja
Review №13

Just passing thru. Needed a good cup of joe. Just so happened to find this place. Very nice set up. Caramel latte was Excellent and hot, just the way I like it.

Ti
Review №14

Nice clean place. Good service, good coffee, good burrito!

Na
Review №15

Humble coffee / espresso trailer with big city perfection. I can think less than a few dozen coffee shops in the US that make cappuccinos correctly, and this place is now on the list. Ask for it dry or extra foam and you wont be disappointed. Line of cars can be long, so dont be shy about ordering inside the Airstream.

Da
Review №16

Cute little complete coffee shop in converted airstream trailer. Good treats and coffee. Has a lighter roast drip coffee option.

St
Review №17

From the quick Labor Day trip that I took this was my favorite spot to get coffee. Excellent cafe au lait. Customer service was excellent and the place is very quiant.

Ba
Review №18

Sweet place with awesome service. So many choices of flavors.

An
Review №19

If you come to Cortez youve got to stop here. The coffee is delicious, in a sweet little Airstream its the perfect place to have breakfast. The people who run it are great!!

De
Review №20

Gets spot for a cup of coffee in Cortez CO. Quick service and friendly staff.

Re
Review №21

Yuck yuck yuckl Best breakfast burritos? I think not. Got one thismorning expecting a great breakfast burrito and was horribly disappointed. Mush inside. could see no cheese or chiles. They added sour cream and salsa in the thinnest layer they could possibly spread and had to look inside to see the thin layer; not enough to taste. Maybe they changed hands or something. They dontknow what a breakfast burrito is supposed to be. This had to be one of the worst breakfast burritos and the highest price ever! Just not worth $7.50! For a tasteless mush inside the burrito? No thanks!!!! The coffee was okay but nothing special. Skip this place until they know what good food tastes like and they come down on their ridiculous prices! Attitude a bit not friendly. They can up their service too. Customers is what keeps them afloat. What a let down from previous reviews.

Ni
Review №22

Yummy. If theyre 2nd best, I can only imagine why! Good stuff!

Ch
Review №23

Quick stop for an Americano with cream. Strong, loved it.

Li
Review №24

Cute place.I went through the drive thru and ordered an iced americano and a breakfast burrito. Both were very good.FYI - the breakfast burritos are made ahead of time so if you want a GF wrap, you can get a lunch burrito.Great service.

Ca
Review №25

Friendly staff, good food and coffee. The best place for breakfast in Cortez.

Ca
Review №26

Great customer service. Great coffee

Mo
Review №27

We were a little hesitant to come here based off the negative reviews, but we thought we would give it a try. Service was alright. Our drinks were good but our scones were not. We each got a blueberry scone and could only attempt one bite because the scone literally tasted like soap. Wish it was worth the $17.

Mi
Review №28

I love it so much! Quality is amazing, workers are kind. I go there every week! Wish I could give it more stars

Jo
Review №29

Passing by at 6:30 saw this place was open. Immediately watered a plant with my hotel coffee and picked up a breve. Strong espresso had me wired all morning in a good way haha. Wish I could have gone inside but drive thru was perfectly ok.

Sa
Review №30

Fantastic coffee, friendly service and chill atmosphere. Forget Starbucks.... Go to the silver bean instead. 😄☕

Ni
Review №31

Discovered this gem while visiting Mesa Verde and the iced lattes are to die for! My boyfriend and I ended up visiting twice. I’m really going to miss this place!!

Ur
Review №32

Delicious bagels, great cold coffee and Italian soda. I was happy to support a local business.

Sc
Review №33

Great little coffee place, lots of ambiance, needs more sugar free for us Oregonians, 5 shots? Heck yeah!

Br
Review №34

I need a coffee and now Im Nevada lol . Amazing coffee atmosphere is just amazing

Kr
Review №35

One of the best breakfast burritos I’ve had.

Be
Review №36

Super cute little coffee joint with lots of personality. Barista was very friendly and conversational -- and she made a mean latte, too. Were picky coffee people and we genuinely enjoyed our lattes. The weather was nice enough that we hung around and sat on the patio for a while and enjoyed the sunshine. Coffee places always seem to either be totally cheeseball or totally pretentious, and this one manages to be neither. Wed come back here again for another latte for sure.

Al
Review №37

Unique coffee spot that we found on our way through. Friendly staff, great coffee, fun little spot. Recommended for sure.

Sa
Review №38

I got the breve and it was delicious!

Re
Review №39

Coffee cake and scone was delicious. Americano was okay. Probably come here for the pasteries next time.

La
Review №40

Tasty burritos. Can be made without the tortilla for gluten-free breakfast (rice and beans or chicken variety)

Sy
Review №41

LOVE!!! Definitely recommend. As long as its not cooperate owned its real coffee! I had a special cherry mocha, it was blessed.

El
Review №42

Such a cute and quirky place off of Main . Saw it when we drove by the evening before and I had to come back 😍 . The blender broke so I couldnt get a fruit smoothie but I had a Carmel iced coffee with soy milk and it was super good! We had a nice chat with the barista about where we are from and were were heading next.She gave us a brief backstory about how the buisness came about. I hands down love this place!

As
Review №43

Super cute little coffee shop! Friendly service, great coffee.

Je
Review №44

Friendly service and awesome coffee and bagels too

Ba
Review №45

A classic and great coffee, tea, and burritos.

Sa
Review №46

Obsessed with airstreams, so we had to stop. Kids enjoyed breakfast burritos. Their dirty chai was yummy too!

Ca
Review №47

Super cute cafe with seating outdoors and a few benches inside the old airstream. Really friendly owner, awesome retro decor and great coffee, food, and snacks for good prices! True hidden gem that I highly recommend if youre in the neighbourhood, and even if youre not.

Ka
Review №48

Good coffee unless the owner makes it. He skimps on everything. I had to wait 20 minutes for a microwaved burrito (in plastic). Made me late for work. Cost $15 with a coffee. Overpriced for what it is and if it’s the owner making it, you won’t get the service you pay for either.

We
Review №49

Cute little Airstream converted to a coffee cubby. Order inside or drive-up. There is a small seating area outside. We had the breakfast burrito and they were very good and just the right amount.

Za
Review №50

On a road trip, we stopped by for some breakfast and had a great selection. The burritos were tasty, the coffee delicious, and the smoothie jam packed with real fruit.COVID-19 Response: considerate and protective of customers, only allowing one group in the trailer at a time. They also have a drive-thru option

Be
Review №51

Good coffee, so so breakfast burritos. I’d come back for the latte but definitely not the food. Sorry! Need to kick up the quality for higher ratings.

Ma
Review №52

Yummy coffee and baked goodies. Worth the stop!!

Ma
Review №53

Good cup of coffee.

Ke
Review №54

Very good coffee and great service. Very friendly.

Al
Review №55

Staff seems to have a rather high turnover, the prices are slightly high but overall I have been very satisfied with the service and with the product.

Da
Review №56

THE stop for my 8 shots of espresso. Truly appreciate the Silver Bean 😎☕

ch
Review №57

Started getting my morning latte here. Its very delicious. Bigger chains(starbucks, dunkin) always taste a bit burnt but this place is great. Worth a try at the least.

Th
Review №58

This adorable coffee house is inside an Airstream RV. Get it? They also claim to be the second best coffee in Colorado. I dont know where the best coffee in Colorado is, but I loved this coffee. I got the daily special of Coconut White Chocolate. It was sweet with a subtle coconut taste and a chocolate after taste. The staff were so friendly and fun, Im looking forward to tomorrows special.

Am
Review №59

Horrible coffee!! I could not finish my drink.

Br
Review №60

Great coffee

Er
Review №61

Disappointed!Usually, these little gourmet coffee trucks are excellent.This one was far from it.The coffee was terrible and the smoothie was pretty weak.Only giving two stars because of the friendly attendant.D+

Im
Review №62

Best little coffee joint in Cortez!

Vi
Review №63

My favorite bean☺️

We
Review №64

Great coffee 😁☕

Lu
Review №65

Cool little airstream with some great beans. I liked my ice Carmel macchiato and tye woman batista was very cool. I will come here again.

Ri
Review №66

This place has the best coffee! They have such a wide variety of coffee drink possibilities, even several sugar free choices! I love this place.

Si
Review №67

A cool 70s era airstream fitted out as a coffee shop. Served both drive through costumers as well as having a small seating area. The coffee was good and I enjoyed it together with a slice of coffee cake . It didnt taste of coffee, but perhaps this is just the name of a type of cake typically served with coffee.

Se
Review №68

Get a treat for the start of the day.

Ch
Review №69

Ordered a Creamy Caramel, not a hint of caramel in it. I understand they are small but when I order a caramel drink I expect to be able to at least taste some hint of caramel in it, but what it tastes like its cereal milk steamed. I believe in recycling as much as the next person but thats a bit overboard. The people who are making these coffees were obviously not trained well. I grabbed a latte for a friend and asked her about hers and another disappointment. Said it tasted like it didnt even have any coffee in it. You cant really mess black coffee up, my husband said it tasted sour. The first time I went here ordered the same thing it was great! Ever since then its gotten worse. Done with this place.

Gl
Review №70

Service is GREAT!💖

ra
Review №71

Decent coffee!

Sp
Review №72

Coffee and bagels were amazing! Exceeded expectations, definitely best coffee AND bagel in the Southwest!

Review №73

Best coffee in town!

Na
Review №74

Awesome local find!! The homemade veggie cream cheese is delicious!!!

Ev
Review №75

Nice people, nice place, good coffee! I had the Creamy Caramel Latte.

Na
Review №76

Great coffee! Cute place.

Co
Review №77

Hey, what a neat little operation. Got a wonderful breakfast burrito and mocha. The ladies were quick and so very nice. Highly recommended

Kr
Review №78

Love this place. Great food, though a limited menu because its a coffee shop, great coffee. The service is always good and the people are friendly and remember you. Its a locals favorite.

Ma
Review №79

Excellent espresso and drinks made exactly as specified. Comfortable seating in the morning sun on a cool fall morning. Nirvana.

Kr
Review №80

Cute. Coffee was too sweet to finish.

Da
Review №81

Good coffee and pastry. Convenient parking or drive through. Dog friendly outdoor seating area.

Je
Review №82

Really neat coffee place in an Airstream. Service is good, coffee is good, breakfast burrito was good. Definitely worth a stop.

Ro
Review №83

Best coffee in Cortez

Pa
Review №84

Excellent customer service and the quality of coffee was superb.

We
Review №85

Best Lattes and fantastic breakfast burrito

El
Review №86

Great local place for coffee.

Ma
Review №87

Rude service and microwaved burritos. I told the lady what I wanted three times and ended up paying $15 for something I didnt even want. Used to be a decent place.

Jo
Review №88

I was driving across the country and stopped here for coffee. I loved it and have fond memories many years later. I hope to visit again. One of my favorite coffee experiences ever! Thank you!

Co
Review №89

You cant ask for better coffee and tea lattes

Cu
Review №90

Its looks interesting but never had a cup of Joes there.

Te
Review №91

Excellent coffee and pastries where you wouldnt expect it. Outside seating with available parking.

Ta
Review №92

Prefacing this review with Im a coffee snob. This place is cute and a sight for this one girls sore eyes. Polite barista but the coffee was a tad off in comparison to my usual. Also, quad shot request was equivalent to what we are used to as a double shot.

Ga
Review №93

Great experience! Entire coffee shop is inside an old silver Airstream camper. Very friendly service.

Al
Review №94

Well made espressos and lattes. Not everybody gets it right.

Ra
Review №95

At the end of September I stopped to get A cup of coffee for my trip back to Phoenix. Well my truck died in front of the small coffee shop. The owner of the coffee shop called a friend that owns a Repair shop nearby (Carmasters ). Alls Good today. This man did me One Tremendous favor. Thanks again! The Best Coffee and The Best Service in Cortez! See you next September!

Co
Review №96

Great small coffee shop that has wonderful coffee.

To
Review №97

Perfect place if your looking for a drive through coffee! Just as tasty as the Bean Tree Coffee House!

Gi
Review №98

GREAT cup of coffee...loved chatting with the locals!!

Mi
Review №99

Cute little coffee shop! Nice baristas and yummy coffee :)

Ch
Review №100

It got 4 stars for prices. Breakfast burrito was bangin, but pretty steep. Service is a 5, atmosphere is a 5. Njoy!

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  • Address:410 W Main St, Cortez, CO 81321, United States
  • Site:https://facebook.com/thesilverbean/
  • Phone:+1 970-946-4404
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Store
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–2PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–2PM
  • Thursday:7AM–1PM
  • Friday:7AM–1PM
  • Saturday:6AM–2PM
  • Sunday:6AM–2PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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