When You Must Connect: 21 Free Wifi Spots in Crested Butte
Although Crested Butte is a great place to escape the daily grind and unplug for a while, there are times when we just need to stay connected. Keep the boss at bay with a few emails, watch the season finale on netflix, or upload a few hundred food photos you just took (we won’t judge). Whatever the reason for needing the internet, you can get your fix at these Crested Butte local businesses:
Coffee Shops
These are our choices for getting down to business and doing a bit of work. Grab a some coffee (or tea if you prefer) and crank out some work at these perfect productivity havens. All of them offer plenty of comfortable seating, pastries, snacks, and some mood music.
Rumors, 414 Elk Ave (970) 349-7545
The Sunflower, 214 Elk Ave (970) 349-6866
First Ascent Coffee Roasters, 21 Elk Ave (970) 349-5434
Bars/Lounge
Grab a drink, alcoholic or non, and browse your favorite social media networks. These are best for devices a bit more mobile like your iPad or tablet. The music is usually a bit louder here, so we wouldn’t recommend having a Skype chat or Facetime in these venues.
A Daily Dose (Juice Bar), 502 Belleview (Next to Clark’s Market) (970) 349-5589
Soma Wellness Lounge (Dispensary), 423 Belleview Ave (970) 349-6640
Kochevars, 127 Elk Ave (970) 349-7117
Princess Wine Bar, 218 Elk Ave (970) 349-0210
Paradise Warming Hut, On the ski slopes, Paradise Lift
Restaurants
Grab a delicious meal and upload photos of it with your phone at these spots. Though you could bring a laptop, you may get some odd looks. Mobile phones are probably your best bet at these locales.
The Last Steep, 208 Elk Ave (970) 349-7007
Avalanche Bar & Grill, 15 Emmons Rd, Slopeside (970) 349-7195
Pitas in Paradise, 302 Elk Ave (970) 349-0897
Brick Oven Pizzeria & Pub, 223 Elk Ave (970) 349-5044
The Secret Stash, 303 Elk Ave (970)
Coal Creek Grill, 129 Elk Ave (970) 349-6645
McGill’s, 228 Elk Ave (970) 349-5240
9380, In the Elevation Hotel, Slopeside (970) 251-3030
Ginger Cafe, 425 Elk Ave; (970) 349-7291
Wooden Nickel, 222 Elk Ave (970) 349-6350
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comment below!
