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. ย 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 wonโ€™t judge). ย 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. ย Grab a some coffee (or tea if you prefer) and crank out some work at these perfect productivity havens. ย All of them offer plenty of comfortable seating, pastries, snacks, and some mood music.

Rumors,ย 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. ย These are best for devices a bit more mobile like your iPad or tablet. ย The music is usually a bit louder here, so we wouldnโ€™t recommend having a Skype chat or Facetime in these venues.

A Daily Doseย (Juice Bar), 502 Belleview (Next to Clarkโ€™s Market) (970) 349-5589

Soma Wellness Lounge (Dispensary),ย 423 Belleview Aveย (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. ย Though you could bring a laptop, you may get some odd looks. ย 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

McGillโ€™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!