{"id":35948,"date":"2023-01-31T00:30:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T07:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/main-street-cortez-perks-up-with-a-new-coffee-shop\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:28:11","slug":"main-street-cortez-perks-up-with-a-new-coffee-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/main-street-cortez-perks-up-with-a-new-coffee-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Main Street Cortez perks up with a new coffee shop"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Baker
Baker Gaven Cooper and Kellie Power are the owners of the new Cortez Coffee House and Eatery at 318 E. Main Street in Cortez. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

A popular coffee house location in Cortez has been revived by new owners.<\/p>\n

The Cortez Coffeehouse and Eatery at 318 E. Main St. opened in November by owners Kellie Power and her nephew and baker Gaven Cooper.<\/p>\n

The two remodeled the quaint two-story commercial space, which was formerly the Spruce Tree and Bean Tree coffee shops, and a candy store.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always loved this building. We wanted to bring back a community gathering place that people said they missed,\u201d Power said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a really positive response.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shop serves up a variety of coffee products, smoothies and other drinks. The food menu includes bagel breakfast sandwiches, panini, and scones, muffins, cakes and cookies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe panini are crispy and delicious,\u201d Power said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the baked goods are made from scratch,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cThey are made fresh daily, and I rotate the variety so there is always something different.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coffee is sourced from Desert Sun Coffee Roasters, out of Durango.<\/p>\n

The Cortez Coffee House and Eatery is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.<\/p>\n

\"The
The new Cortez Coffee House and Eatery has an inviting, comfortable interior. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Art
Art on the walls of the new Cortez Coffee House include works by Matt Josef and Mike Znerold. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Main
Main Street Cortez has been livened up by a new coffee shop opened and owned by Kristie Power and Gaven Cooper. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The interior space is warm and inviting, with comfortable chairs and tables and local artwork available for sale on the walls. Featured artists are Matt Josef and Mike Znerold.<\/p>\n

A standup bar is planned to add more space for people to get some work done while sipping a latte and having a bite to eat. There is also a play area for children and board games.<\/p>\n

In the spring, the back patio will be remodeled for additional seating and outdoor ambience, Power said. The building has Wi-Fi access.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith all the remote workers nowadays, Cortez needs a sit-down coffee shop. This is a great location,\u201d Powers said.<\/p>\n

The place has been bustling with friend get-togethers and co-workers meeting about projects, she said. Events and live music are on the horizon.<\/p>\n

\u201cA guy said it was like a Christmas present that we reopened as a coffee shop, that was nice to hear,\u201d Powers said.<\/p>\n

She has a business degree and previously worked in coffee shops, including at The Spruce Tree house back in the day.<\/p>\n

She and Cooper are working with Cortez city planners to remodel the upstairs into a vacation rental to help support the business.<\/p>\n

The commercial building sold for $250,000, according to the Montezuma County Assessor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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