ROOT HOUSE coffee + shop

Every time I visit Pagosa Springs, The Root House is my first stop for a hot chocolate, or chai tea latte, and a made from scratch, chocolate chip cookie. In addition to decadent home-baked goods, and a wide variety of teas, and coffees, they also have many interesting books, locally crafted jewelry, hats, t-shirts, and other artisan items. Located in the heart of Pagosa Springs, they have a lovely deck, with tables and chairs, where you can sit outside and listen to the San Juan river. They're within walking distance of other restaurants and shops, and close to the walking trail along the San Juan River. The staff is friendly and helpful, the bathroom is always spotlessly clean and if you are there alone, you will easily find someone to visit with.

I LOVE the Spinach Tomato Feta Quiche, absolutely delicious tons of flavor and perfect size to share or eat solo! The coffee was good, I prefer the caramel macchiato here over "others". The coffee cake was good. The regular latte was good and the hazelnut latte even better!

There's a quirky little shop within that's fun to browse while you wait for your order.

Customer service was simple, decent.

Highly recommend and would frequent daily for the quiche alone but can't because I live hours away so please share the recipe (wink)!

Came recommended by a local and we weren’t disappointed. The coffee slushie was quite the treat. The coffee shop was crowded, so if you’re looking for a quiet place, you might look elsewhere.

Stopped here after soaking in the hot springs and before massages. Great location, beautiful decor, warm and welcoming. Lots of people relaxing in conversation. The chai with lavender was sensational to the taste buds. My husband had a maple pecan latte and it was delightful. Gifts and games in the little shop that are all so fun! Highly recommend and we are stopping in a couple more times before we go.
Little dog at the table outside having a coffee to lol!

While walking along the river front (highly recommend!) in the morning, we discovered this yummy bean of a place. Located just steps from the river, the walk up begins to set the expectation of special. Wide wood stairs lead to an interior accented w beams and warmth. Though the line to place order may be daunting, I urge you to persevere. Staff is friendly and efficient- yet do take time to fulfill the oddball customer request.
Coffee and general beverage list is extensive and does include adult beverages. I highly encourage you to consider a BM. I ordered mine spicy and found it to be quite refreshing. Great compliment to my Roots Latte. An indulgent double morning start. As I was at register ordering fresh croissants came out of the oven so yes had to order those as well. Sublime! Better than most I tasted in Paris.
The back patio is a wonderful place to relax and take it all in, the waters rolling nearby, the beautiful skies and --- warning here-- the sulfur scent that is downtown Pagosa Springs. I do not mind the smell but did make a few in our group uncomfortable.
Roots is a morning must pit stop whether you are strolling the riverwalk or in need of a pick up on your way to other Pagosa Springs experiences.

Visiting in Pagosa for the weekend. The coffee was delicious, especially the hot lavender oat milk latte. We also had the bagel which was yummy yet a tad pricey. Loved the cabin vibes and all that they had to offer in the shop. I'd say this would be my coffee place of choice after trying a few others around Pagosa.

We only had the quiche & the sausage biscuits, which were really good. Their baked products looked amazing but we didn’t get a chance to get any. The coffee was good & my wife loves their chai latte. We also enjoyed their ranch water in the afternoon. It has a great atmosphere with indoor & outdoor seating & an amazing small gift shop.

Very Good Irish Coffee and Mocha. We also had the southwest quiche, which was a yummy savory treat, while we sipped on our hot drinks.

Spent the weekend for the first time in Pagosa and really wanted a cup of joe that hit all the right marks. Deep flavor, rich caramel color from the espresso, not bitter, smooth. The americano won’t disappoint. This is not for the faint of heart and don’t expect your breakfast club drip coffee. This is rich and creamy and for espresso lovers. Atmosphere great and is near the river right across from the hot springs where you can walk a math and sip your cup of Joe. It also has really cute souvenir shop inside. They have breakfast options but I didn’t eat anything so I can’t say but based on their coffee, I’d expect good.

The latte I had was next level good. I'm always a little apprehensive when trying new coffee but this place did not disappoint. Will definitely be back. The aesthetic is great too!
I also had a delicious slice of lemon cake.

Only got white mochas, no food. Quick service when there isn’t a line out the door but that’s expected. Had a dog so I waited outside and they would bring the coffee out sometimes, I went several times there. Nice patio, god views of the springs. Coffee was spot on 👍🏻

Came in for coffee our first morning in Pagosa Springs and fell in love with the place! Great coffee, friendly service, and such a cool vibe! Also dropped a few bucks on some of the unique merchandise they sell. HIGHLY recommend!

House latte was delicious! Inside the shop was a vibe, could have hung out here all day.

Such a cool place to visit. The atmosphere was such a vibe with all types of unique hats, candles, journals, t-shirts etc. Coffee ☕ is excellent. Get there early for a cinnamon roll, they sell out quick!

My daughter told me about this coffee shop, so I had to go by and check it out for myself, while we were on vacation in Colorado from San Antonio, Texas. The first visit, I had a Carmel macchiato with an extra shot, it was soooo good and the flavor, wow!, soooo much better than the Starbucks version. The second visit, I had a drip coffee and it was soooo good too! I just love the flavor of the coffee beans they use.
I got a bag of the Backwoods Roast, for my daughter to use in her home espresso machine! Great coffee Shop! Such a cozy atmosphere also!

Austin roots, Colorado home - we had the mocha and split the open face bagel after a dip in the hot springs. It’s a short walk across the bridge from the resort at Pagosa so we went back for the lemon blueberry muffin. Yum!

I don't want to write this but their sausage biscuit bites and their cinnamon rolls are out of this world delicious. They make a house latte that's pretty awesome also. They sell out of their baked goods often. That's their only downfall

The Root House that is behind Jim Smith near the river, across from Pagosa Hot Springs was excellent, amazing food and coffee, great place to shop to find all kinds of neat items. This is one of our favorite coffee shops in Pagosa Springs.

Been here a couple times. Cute place with shopping inside. I had a latte and got some breakfast food.

Easy 5 stars. Excellent coffee in fact one of the best espresso drinks I’ve had in CO. The concept is amazing as well. Quite and cozy.