Vivace Gourmet Cafe

603 S El Paso St, Colorado Springs
(719) 766-2223

Recent Reviews

Katee M

OKAY AMAZING. it’s small but so cute. there’s outdoor seating in the warmer months. i got the Tuscan and my husband got the Tartufo Pork. both were incredible. the owner really makes these sandwiches, cookies, and coffees with love. anticipate a little bit of a longer wait - but it’s worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pastor Keith Morgan

Wonderful little Cafe with a rich history in the community. I had the Cubano sandwich and it was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gregor Huesgen

Would be helpful if they would answer their phone so that we can order

Food: 4

Service: 1

Weston Gregg

Got a gift card from a friend for this quaint "not just a coffee shop" coffee shop! I ordered from the menu, and got enough food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This little slice of heaven is a little slice of Italy wrapped up in mama's select recipes. All food dishes center around an amazing piece of foccacia bread. But don't think you are going to bring the whole family down with Uncle Harold and Aunt Maude, because there are only 4 chairs inside to sit down. It's okay though, the owner/proprietor/chef will gladly bag your order to go with recyclable containers. Also, don't forget to order some coffee or espresso!I started with their 2 breakfast dishes; a breakfast sandwich and biscuits and gravy. For the inflation busting price of $5 per dish, these meals put your favorite fast food joint to utter shame! Foccacia bread with cheese, egg and sausage? Foccacia bread and sausage gravy? You betcha!! It's soooo good. My mouth watered for more after I was done eating, and I'll definitely be going back for more.For lunch, I opted for the "special" of the week, which was the chef's interpretation of an Italian cheesesteak. Again, foccacia bread laid the foundation, with meat, onions, peppers, cheese ... the works! It was in a word ... AMAZING! Only cheesesteak better would be Capriottis, and it's very close.For dinner, I had the foccacia sausage pizza. A true slice of genius. Simple, yet flavorful and filling.On a scale of 1-10, here are my thoughts:Ambience: 8Cost: 10Quality: 10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich

Lucianna Pandolfo

Such a calm cute shop! The food was delightful and very filling. The coffee was perfectly sweet, and the food was delicious. She has the best banana bread ive had and we'll be back!! The shop owner is so sweet and it was nice to see someone take time to put love into the food. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dmitriy Solovyov

Great hidden gem. Very inviting and the owner is very friendly. The prices can be beat and the coffee was delicious! Will definitely make a return trip!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies

V LaneART

We love this place. The owner is personable, and the food is amazing. ? It's definitely highly recommended! The foccacia bread makes the sandwiches great.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

J D

Highly recommend trying this cute little restaurant. Incredible food and great customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tartufo Pork Panino

Jose Ramon Murillo Santos

I love

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tia B.

Why don't I live in Colorado Springs! If I did I would seriously eat lunch here EVERYDAY! First stopped as we were driving thru town and loved that our sandwiches' were fresh made with the most incredible Focaccia bread ever! Chef Jenner is the absolute sweetest and made the best recommendations. The next time we were in town we stopped for breakfast sandwiches and my Cafe Latte was the BEST!!! We enjoyed the little table and atmosphere and talking with Jenner while she prepped our food. And seriously have never tasted better banana bread in my life. Seriously considering moving closer!

wayne dias

This place is amazing!! I just had my first sandwich today from Vivace and I cannot say enough about how enjoyable my experience was. The sandwich quality is superb, the focaccia bread is excellent and fresh. It was super easy to order online for pickup. I am excited to find a place so close to downtown that is not overpriced like all the rest. I will be back again and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danielle de Boer

Local secret! Sweet little Italian coffee and sandwich shop. Sandwiches on homemade focaccia are da'bomb and cappuccino is authentic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Garay

Excellent experience, delicious coffee, exquisite food and the owner of the place, Miss Jenny, is very friendly and her talk is very interesting about her travels, she has a podcast and also organizes trips to Italy.It is a small place but very cozy and the decoration is great. For this and many more reasons I recommend it 100%Parking: Location of the establishment very close and easy to access.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Lineberry

Amazing quality; both food and service (down to the unique to-go bag). She waited until I picked up the order to add ice in the cappuccino. Portions are larger and sandwiches were prepared with care. The focaccia bread was very good.Returning soon, this place is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

E Lamoreaux

Such a cute little spot with great food. The bread is freshly made every day. So glad we stopped. Definitely worth it. :)

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