Where do you find the best coffee in Las Vegas, Nevada? At a Specialty and 3rd Wave coffee shop.
Because specialty coffee and Third Wave Coffee is all about the quiet craft:
Craft in the cup. Craft in the café. And craft in the community.
Even in world-famous Las Vegas, the epicenter of non-stop fun and high-stakes action,
The quiet craft of coffee, culture, and community awaits you.
So when you seek authentic local vibes to accompany a cup of specialty coffee or artisanal tea,
When you crave the quiet in between the gaming, the glitz, and the glamour,
Discover how to drink (coffee) like a local at the best indie coffee shops.
All have been independently selected, taste-tested, reviewed, and photographed by Spotlight Sojourns.
Afterward, head back out on the town to keep the party going.
Because there’s a latte, more excitement and adventure ahead.
Ready? Let’s go!
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Coffee in Las Vegas: Best Third Wave Coffee Shops
VESTA COFFEE ROASTERS
1114 S Casino Center Boulevard #1
Arts District, Las Vegas
“Hearth, Home & Family” is Vesta’s motto.
Without a doubt, the motto fits.
In the Arts District’s lively heart, this destination coffee house draws locals and visitors alike.
Vesta’s industrial-chic space is a veritable magnet both for farm-to-cup and farm-to-fork quality.
And also for a warm and welcoming community.
Walk in as a stranger. Walk out as a friend.
PUBLICUS
1126 Fremont Street
Downtown Las Vegas
Need a break from the Strip’s bright lights?
Slip away to Downtown. And step into PublicUs.
PublicUs serves up award-winning artisanal espresso, delicious dishes, and an urban ambiance.
Later, with a coffee to go, stroll along Fremont Street with its old motels under restoration and up to the Fremont Street Experience.
MOTHERSHIP COFFEE ROASTERS
1028 Fremont Street
Downtown Las Vegas
(+ other locations)
Mothership defines a different kind of fabulous:
Firstly, fabulous coffee sourced globally and roasted in-house.
Secondly, fabulous baristas who enjoy sharing their knowledge.
Embrace the fabulous at stylish cafés downtown and in nearby Henderson.
Coffee in Las Vegas: Best Specialty Coffee Shops
MAKERS & FINDERS
1120 S Main Street #110
Arts District, Las Vegas
(+ other locations)
Makers and Finders specialty coffee bar and restaurant is quite the draw.
Meanwhile, the Latin-inspired menu makes the mouth water.
So make your move here, and find yourself happy.
SAMBALATTE
750 S Rampart Blvd #9
Boca Park, Las Vegas
(+ other locations)
Sashay into a warm environment of rich espresso-brown hues accented with red.
See the roasters and baristas express their craft in a “theatre of coffee.”
Sip and savor Sambalatte’s singular passion.
Coffee in Las Vegas: Map to the Best Coffee Shops
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