If you are like most humans and need copious amounts of caffeine to survive, then Casper is your beacon of baristas. Despite its small size, the Oil City offers some of the best coffee shops in the Rocky Mountain West.
In addition to the multitude of Starbucks locations that have kept Casper caffeinated for years, there are also a number of local coffee shops throughout Casper that will quench your thirst and soothe your spirit, making a great day in Casper even better.
Take it from us, fellow coffee lovers. Here’s an inside look at Casper’s coffee scene.
Metro Coffee Company
Metro Coffee Company, or simply ‘Metro,’ as locals call it, operates its main location in the heart of Downtown Casper, right across the street from David Street Station. This community cornerstone hosts live performances, including open mics, small concerts, and more, all of which feature a variety of local artists.
For more than two decades, Metro has been a place to read, to study, to work, to speak and to listen. It still is. It’s also home to a variety of beverages, from traditional espressos to featured menu items, such as the Black and Tan, London Fog, and Red Bull-infused Mango Tango.
Metro also offers baked goods, rotating holiday specials, breakfast and lunch items, and so much more. Metro Coffee Company is more than just a spot to grab a coffee; it’s the ideal place to spend an entire afternoon.
If you find yourself on the East side of Casper, stop by their second location on Centennial Hills Blvd. We know you won’t be disappointed!
BLUE RIDGE COFFEE
Blue Ridge Coffee is the coffee shop for those who use brunch as a verb, and we mean that in the best way possible. Luckily, patrons can get brunch and coffee at Blue Ridge, which is located on Wyoming Boulevard SW. From espresso drinks to sandwich platters, Blue Ridge offers it all, boasting various hot and iced beverages, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, brunch, lunch items, and more.
Best of all, you can order everything online if you’re in a hurry! However, if you have some time to spare, spend it at Blue Ridge Coffee because we’re certain it will prove to be your new favorite brunch spot, especially after you quaff a Bourbon Caramel Cold Brew with Vanilla Cold Foam (or three)!
CITY BREW COFFEE
City Brew Coffee wasn’t born here, but one of the things that makes Casper so great is how welcoming it is of transplants. They opened their doors in Montana but recently relocated to Casper, where they now operate two different Oil City locations. City Brew calls itself “your something to look forward to,” and it lives up to its promise.
As its name implies, City Brew began as a coffee brewery, roasting and brewing its own beans for commercial sale. In time, City Brew transformed into a coffee shop and a fantastic one at that.
City Brew offers all the usual coffee shop suspects (lattes, mochas, etc.), but it also boasts a bevy of original drinks, like the peanut butter-and-chocolate-infused Grizzly Granita, the Huckleberry White Mocha, and a smorgasbord of smoothies. It’s also home to the best bagel and coffee combo in town, thanks to its sausage, egg, and gouda Everything Bagel sandwich!
THE COPPER CUP
Cutting-edge coffee? Waffles for lunch? Community events? Say less! Head to the charming, cozy Copper Cup Coffee Company on S. Ash St.
Copper Cup specializes in what is known as “third wave coffee.” For the uninitiated, this means roasting small batches of coffee beans to a higher level of excellence. One sip, and you’ll taste the difference immediately.
In addition, Copper Cup lets you pair your delicious morning pick-me-up with a sweet or savory waffle. Better still, they have a kids’ corner, which allows the littles to have a good time while their parents enjoy this extraordinary brunch spot.
Copper Cup Coffee Company is art, science, and a can’t-miss experience, neatly packaged together for the whole family.
DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE
In a hurry? No need to miss out on a solid cup of joe to go. Casper boasts a number of convenient, creative drive-through coffee stands.
Crooked Creek Coffee Roasters, on S. Poplar St., offers a mostly organic selection of gourmet coffees and frappés. Buckin’ Brew, off of W. Collins Dr., will buck up your morning with a Chai Latte or Frozen Vanilla Latte. And with three East Casper locations, there’s a La Barista Espresso right around the corner, serving up decadent hot, iced or blended concoctions, such as the French Toast Chai Tea!
That’s not all, folks. A host of other celebrated cafés are scattered throughout our coffee-centric city. The best way to learn about them all is to discover them yourself, one cup at a time.
For a full list of the various coffee shops and bakeries in Casper, click here and discover the bevy of beloved beverages that our town has to offer.