The New Windsor Lake Cafe & Marketplace is Amazing

It's great when a locally-owned business in Colorado finds a second chance at success. Windsor Lake Coffee reopened as Windsor Lake Cafe & Marketplace in April of 2026. The new spot being right across the street from the previous location.

How Long Was Windsor Lake Coffee at It's Previous Spot?

Windsor Lake Coffee existed at 430 Main Street in Downtown Windsor under the ownership of Claire Brogden for seven years before having to close September of 2025. Not soon after, she announced that they'd found a new spot for the business, at 500 Main Street - right across the street from the old place.

From Auto Care, to Fitness, to Windsor Lake Cafe

The northwest corner of 5th Street and Main Street in Downtown Windsor was the home of Pike's Auto Center from 1996 until the fall of 2019, when they moved two blocks west. About a year later, Red Zone opened up at the spot; in 2025 Red Zone announced it would be moving across town. Not longer after Red Zone's announcement, came Windsor Lake Coffee's announcement that they'd be the new occupants of 500 Main.

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It was always nice having Windsor Lake Cafe a couple of blocks from our radio station; a quick little jaunt for a cup of coffee or a snack. With them moving just a little closer makes it even better for those of us hear that enjoy coffee. like I do. When I stopped in after Windsor Lake Cafe & Marketplace's grand opening; I was a little shocked at how many people were there, enjoying the new place.