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Exploring the growing network of Colorado Bitcoin merchants was an eye-opening trip that showed me both the immense promise and the friction points of real-world adoption in the Mile High State. Flying into Colorado, I was excited to experience the fall mountains, see my old friends, and dive into the local Bitcoin scene.

First Up: Moonflower Coffee Setup

The first stop on my list was Moonflower Coffee. Pulling up, I thought I had mistaken it for an auto-mechanic (FYI there’s a giant oil change sign and two bay garage look). Built inside a beautifully repurposed old auto body shop, Moonflower nails the ambiance: great coffee, a fantastic local vibe, and a spacious lounge area .

Like many modern registers, their Square terminal had native Bitcoin settings toggled on from the encouragement of local bitcoiners. Instead of selecting the “Pay with Bitcoin” option myself, I asked the barista to enable it on her side. That led to a nice 30-second conversation about Bitcoin before I enjoyed my Black Sesame Mocha Latte.

Another great option is Butcher Block Cafe, 3700 Franklin Street Denver 80205. They had a great breakfast and a classic diner feel, but be sure to go to this location. Apparently it’s family-run and their other location does not accept bitcoin… yet!

The Friction: Fifth House Coffee

The contrast between Moonflower Coffee and Fifth House highlighted just how uneven adoption remains.

Fifth House Coffee has a one screen Square register that doesn’t face the customer, so I couldn’t even select BTC on my own if I tried. When I asked if they accepted Bitcoin, the owner stated firmly that it was his shop and he would not take it. It was on the BTC Map, and has a Square register where the bitcoin acceptance feature likely was updated automatically in the background. I had to walk out without ordering.

Bitcoiners Can Lose

Reflecting on my time with Colorado Bitcoin Merchants, it forced a critical realization about where real-world adoption is heading. Some people may reject bitcoin on the surface and it’s up to us to dig deeper. We have a window before legacy banking rails step in to capture and monetize this infrastructure. If Bitcoiners want an open source, hard money world, we have the responsibility to create hyperbitcoinization.

Have a Story or a Local Merchant to Feature?

As always, a growing directory of over 300 verified Bitcoin-accepting merchants across Colorado is listed below. If you want your business added to the list, or if you have a new city and story to feature in an upcoming column, write directly to [email protected].

Appendix: 300 Colorado Bitcoin Merchants

Cafes & Coffee Shops

  • B’s Coffee — 257, Johnstown Center Drive, Johnstown, CO, 80534
  • Bestslope Coffee — 129, North Peach Street, Fruita, CO, 81521
  • Cinchona Coffee — 2, South Wahsatch Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903-3618
  • Coffee Depot — 505, South Main Street, Breckenridge, CO, 80424-8744
  • Golden Pine Coffee Roasters — 12470, Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908-4043
  • The Long Table — 302, East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Un Limon Cafe Tacos & Ice Cream — 18630, East Green Valley Ranch Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80249-6833

Food & Grocery

  • AKCO Fisheries — CR 361, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Carniceria Las Delicas — 1705, South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
  • Dippies — 9288, Dorchester Street, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126
  • Dippies — 8501, West Bowles Avenue, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80123
  • Eagle Smoked Salmon — 7th and Yampa, Yampa Street, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487
  • Eagle Smoked Salmon — 101, Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO, 81621-8305
  • Early Bird Eats — 7561, North 49th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503-8846
  • Pump Central — 201, Carson Avenue, La Junta, CO, 81050
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 9288, Dorchester Street, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 8501, West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO, 80123
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 2551, East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80206
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 1400-1500, South Pearl Street, Denver, CO, 80210
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 3210, West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 31880, Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439
  • Wild Alaska Seafood Products — 7301, South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO, 80120
  • Wrich Ranches — 36851, Fruitland Mesa Road, Crawford, CO, 81415

Fast Food & Takeout

  • Ana’s Gone Bananas — 107, East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Cheesy Dogs — 6679, Camden Boulevard, Fountain, CO, 80817
  • Hot Heads Chicken — 2017 1/2, North Poplar Street, Leadville, CO, 80461
  • La Sirena — 415, East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • LiL Richards — 104, White Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
  • Los brothers Hotdogs — 345, South Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910-2708
  • Smokey Legend BBQ — 480, Forelle Street, Clifton, CO, 81520

Uncategorized

  • Healthy Moose Chiropractic/Sleeping Llama Sleep & Wellness — 422, Fourth Street, Alamosa, CO, 81101
  • Heritage Amusements — (no address on file)
  • Lighthouse Vision Clinic — 9400, East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO, 80231
  • Pathway to Freedom Counseling — 111, South San Juan Avenue, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • The Grounds — 545 1/2, US Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Wildquartz — 736, Whalers Way, Fort Collins, CO, 80525

Hair & Barber

  • Alpine Wellness @ Salon West — 502, West Main Street, New Castle, CO, 81647-5008
  • Amy’s Hair Design — 28350, County Road 317, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Deluxe Barbers — 515, Main Street, Longmont, CO, 80501
  • Distinguished Barber Studio — 304, North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO, 81501
  • Dr. J’s Barber Factory — 97, Main Street, Edwards, CO, 81632-8129
  • Elm Barbershop — 1612, South 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905
  • Flashback Barbershop — 4761, North Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO, 80917
  • Hair By Heidi Michelle — 2765, South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80222
  • Jades Fadez — 119, West Main Street, Florence, CO, 81226-1421
  • Sweezy’s Cuts — 3429, Dillon Drive, Pueblo, CO, 81008-1024
  • With Love Hair Salon — 5550, South Parker Road, Aurora, CO, 80015

Restaurants

  • El Zacatenango — 2092, Greely Mall, Greeley, CO, 80631
  • Mora Pizza — 2700, East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80206
  • Mountain Oasis Bar & Grill — 215, US Highway 24, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Scalzotto Italian Restaurant — (no address on file)
  • Vinca Arista — 8001, Arista Place, Broomfield, CO, 80021-4134

Professional Services

  • Danielle Curtis Law — (no address on file)
  • Eldir Earthworks — 33950, Vista Verde, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Exergy — 3700, Franklin Street, Denver, CO, 80205
  • Kawika Capitol — 3610, 35th Avenue, Evans, CO, 80620-9303
  • Oppedahl Patent Law Firm — 8753, Yates Drive, Westminster, CO, 80031-6947
  • The Space — 3700, Franklin Street, Denver, CO, 80205
  • Volume Nine — 1660, South Albion Street, Denver, CO, 80222

Massage & Wellness

  • Conscious Health Mechanics — 2130, Vickers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918
  • Dragonfly Aura — 4340, East Kentucky Avenue, Glendale, CO, 80246-2079
  • Massage by Jess — 313, North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903-1251
  • The Haven — 833, East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903-5522

Medical & Health

  • Asa K. Marokus, M.D. — 2150, West 29th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211
  • Link Dental — 9085, East Mineral Circle, Centennial, CO, 80112
  • Scott King — 6059, South Quebec Street, Centennial, CO, 80111

Auto Repair & Services

  • Galaxy Garage — 32, Silicon Drive, Pueblo, CO, 81007
  • J&j stereo — 1302, Meeker Street, Delta, CO, 81416-1937
  • King Towing — 3505, North Garfield Avenue, Loveland, CO, 80537-7338

Tattoo & Piercing

  • Durango Tattoo Company — (no address on file)
  • Fedora Tattoo & Piercing — 2406a, West 17th Street, Greeley, CO, 80634

Collectibles & Specialty

  • Cloud City Toystore — 108, Linderman Avenue, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Dueling Land — 16070, East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, CO, 80013
  • Hidden Gemz — 224, Front Street, Castle Rock, CO, 80104-2607
  • Native Vibrations — 16, Mount Evans Boulevard, Pine, CO, 80470
  • The Geode Guys — 28295, Valley View Lane, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487-9642

Other Services

Repair Services

  • Mountain Mobile RV Repair — 514, County Road, Rifle, CO, 81650
  • Paragon Geeks — 4664, South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-1227
  • Paragon Geeks — 8246, East Northfield Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80238-3118
  • Sound Doctor — 2234, West 1st Street, Loveland, CO, 80537-6146

Sports & Outdoor Gear

Wine & Liquor Stores

  • Aces High Spirits — 8763, East Northfield Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80238-3637
  • Bon Vin — 3828, West 23rd Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211-4406
  • First Liquors — 2960, South Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80236-2770
  • Purple Bee Wine Bar & Gift Shop — 213, Main Street, Palisade, CO, 81526

Bakeries

  • Little Blue Bakery — 301, Boulder Street, Minturn, CO, 81645
  • The Bundt Shoppe — 5910, South University Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO, 80121
  • The Dirty Islander — 3860, Tennyson Street, Denver, CO, 80212-2391

Bars & Pubs

  • Mi Cantina Bar & Grill — 109, West Cranston Avenue, Fowler, CO, 81039-1153

Home & Furniture

  • Collegiate Peaks Paint & Supply — 16590, County Road 363, Buena Vista, CO, 81211
  • Transformation Windows — 16590, County Road 363, Buena Vista, CO, 81211

Ice Cream & Treats

  • Alpenglow Treat — 630, Main Street, Ouray, CO, 81427

Art & Galleries

  • Joshua Been — 139, West 1st Street, Salida, CO, 81201
  • Mabuhay — 404, Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224

Cleaning Services

  • Andersen Cleaning — 29650, Pinon Lane, Buena Vista, CO, 81211

Transportation

Breweries & Distilleries

  • Brewery Rickoli — 4335, Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033

Clothing & Boutiques

  • HardcoreDEN — 4916, East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80220
  • Oak+Denim Boutique — 5314, Montebello Lane, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918

Jewelry & Gifts

  • Rokt — 209, East Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211

Lodging

  • Wet Mountain RV Park & Cabins — 816, Main Street, Westcliffe, CO, 81252

Music & Instruments