City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso
Leadville Coffee Roasters & Cafe
During a pannier trip last year I stopped into City on a Hill Coffee & Espresso to keep my legs going after a grind up and over Fremont Pass. I remembered how smooth and delicious it was and made sure to stop in again during an early morning trip to Leadville. This time I needed a bit of breakfast. I remembered that they had baked goods and sandwiches, surely they had breakfast. Breakfast – burritos, sandwiches, eggs and all of the fixings were there on the menu and the place was buzzing with people and energy. Hunger does not normally hit me at 7am but the aromas and offerings were tantalizing and the green chili and black bean breakfast wrap was looking mighty good. My order was placed, my latte was steamed and I had a few minutes in between to take in the artwork and details of the old building this Coffee & Espresso establishment is housed in. What I discovered is Cloud City is also a roasting company.
Situated at 10, 152 ft above sea level this may be the highest coffee roastery in the US, maybe even the world. Coffees from Africa, Central America, Indonesia and South America are roasted and sold from this establishment. The staff is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their products and have been well trained in the art of brewing and pouring. In addition to great coffee the food was excellent. The green chili and black bean breakfast wrap was outstanding. The Chili’s were freshly roasted and incredibly flavorful. This was hand crafted - not a from the jar product - and it made all the difference. Heading to Leadville? This town always deserves a stop if it is not your final destination and Cloud City Coffee & Espresso is a must. 508 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO (719) 486-0797 74