We love coffee in Colorado. A report from Craft Coffee Spot indicates 91% of Americans buy coffee at a coffee shop at least once per week. Most of the time, the experience is a delight.

Looking at Google Reviews, it appears from time to time a visit to a Colorado coffee shop can leave the consumer a bit disenchanted. While clearly the exception, it looks as though some Colorado coffee experiences result in the occasional unhappy camper. Check out these hilarious 1-star Google Reviews of Colorado coffee shops.

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What Brought This Up?

This weekend I drank what could possibly have been the worst cup of coffee I've ever had in my life. What's even more disturbing is that I'm the one who made it.

If you're at all like me, you consider the trip to the local coffee house to be one of the highlights of your week. Depending on a person's finances, a trip to Starbucks, The Human Bean, or one of the many chain or local coffee houses can be something of a daily ritual. For some, the thought of a delicious cup of coffee is the one and only thing offering the motivation needed to get out of bed in the morning.

We Love Coffee In Colorado

According to a May 29, 2023 report from Craft Coffee Spot, 65% of Americans drank coffee every day so far in 2023. Of that, 91% of people in the United States buy coffee at a coffee shop at least once per week, with 37% buying coffee at various shops four days a week or more.

As of the end of 2022, there were 38,400 coffee shops operating in the U.S. When it comes to coffee enthusiasts, 48% of daily drinkers purchase their coffee at a cafe, restaurant, donut shop, or drive-through.

Google Reviews of Colorado Coffee Shops

If you search "Colorado Coffee Shops" you'll see hits for places all over the state including everything from mom-and-pop joints to the major national chains.

Looking at Google Reviews, you'll see that most of the coffee shops in Colorado received impressive 4.6, 4.7, and in some cases, 5.0-star reviews. Looking at the comments, most customers praise the quality of the beverages and the professionalism of the staff.

There's Always One

It never fails; there's always that one person. Just like similar posts such as Nasty 1-Star Reviews of the Colorado River or Nasty 1-Star Reviews of Colorado's Clothing Optional Hot Springs, there's that one person who feels the need to share their bad experience.

With most of these reviews, the negative experience was an isolated case. More often than not, the complaints revolve around the coffee shop's business hours or the cost of the beverage options. In a few instances, though, the reviewer had something bizarre to share. The gallery below contains a handful of really weird and amusing 1-star Google Reviews. As stated, these are very much the exception, and ultimately, are good for a chuckle.

Nasty 1-Star Google Reviews of Colorado's Nastiest Coffee Shops

Did you know that 91% of Americans buy coffee at a coffee shop at least once per week? Were you aware that 37% of Americans purchase coffee at restaurants or coffee shops four days a week or more? That info comes from a May 29, 2023 report from Craft Coffee Spot.

In my experience, coffee is like pizza, sex, and Star Trek in that even when it's bad, it's still pretty good. As a matter of fact, it's hard to recall the last time I had a bad cup of coffee at a shop or restaurant.

Judging by reviews posted on Google, evidence exists indicating some shops have been known to serve less-than-exquisite coffee. In some instances, the coffee was fine, but the staff was rude.

Some Google reviews were bitter (pun intended) while others were flat-out ridiculous. For your daily laugh, here's a look at some nastilicious 1-star Google Reviews of Colorado coffee houses. Keep in mind, most of these reviews are absolutely absurd, and this is all in fun.


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