Colorado coffee shop cracks the top 5 in USA Today’s national ranking

Coffee lovers in the 13,000-person town of Fruita are in luck: USA Today this week named Bestslope Coffee Co. the best in Colorado — and one of the top five independent shops in the U.S.

The ranking, first reported by The Daily Sentinel, is a reader-voted award based on nominations from an expert panel, according to USA Today. The shops were chosen “as the best in the U.S. for their cozy atmospheres, friendly baristas, and unique menus,” the newspaper wrote.

Fruita, located about 250 miles west of Denver, between Grand Junction and the Utah border, is known for its gorgeous setting but may seem remote to some Front Range residents. The city advertises itself as a haven for mountain bikers, hikers, history buffs and river rats.

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