Butterfly Cafe

The Butterfly Cafe concept was designed uniquely for the Butterfly Building, yet the overarching vision has been blossoming since Mike and Alis first days as cooks. Coffee, cooking and baking run through their veins, so when Emmy came on to the team, it was a perfect match. All three of us grew up in families that centered life around good coffee, homemade food, and being together in the kitchen. Between all three, there is over 20 years combined experience in the professional coffee and food business, and creating unique and fun dining experiences for the public has become more than a passion, it is a way of life. On Thanksgiving 2016, Mike and Ali heard that the historic Butterfly Building was looking for a tenant. They created and submitted a proposal for the space and it was accepted by the City of Fort Collins in December 2016. We officially opened our doors on May 1st, 2017. The most unique element of this space is certainly the size. In only 400 square feet, how do we bring the biggest and best possible experience to the customer? Utilizing ideas from the nearly equally as small Dam Good Tacos kitchen (the Butterflys sister restaurant), this isnt seen as a limitation, but as a wonderful challenge – we love this vibrant tiny kitchen. We are committed to healthy eating and living, and this is reflected in the Butterfly Cafe menu. The Butterfly Cafe is a craft kitchen with a small footprint, and a big soul.