Khafe 11 - Leadville

Food, Ice Cream, Coffee

Khafe 11

Khafe 11
3.6 / 5 (11 reviews)

Description

Perched on Main Street, this tiny ice cream and snack shop serves very creamy gelato, sorbets, smoothies and a handful of tasty snacks, with pleasant people-watching and nearby mountain scenery.

Expect very limited seating, variable service—ranging from friendly and bilingual to rushed or brusque—and inconsistent coffee; portions can feel small for the price. It’s a convenient, dog-friendly stop for tourists and ice-cream lovers, but be prepared for lines, cramped tables, and occasional slow service during busy periods.

Last update: 26.01.2026 from: Tiffany

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★ 3.6 / 5 from 11 reviews
tiffany-norris-2
09.02.2024

So delicious! Great service and so many options!

hank956
09.02.2024

Nice little place on the Main Street in Leadville. Plenty of options. chia tea was great. The smoothie had great flavor The red eye, coffee with an espresso shot was good. Sit inside or outside or take a walk. The scenery surrounding Leadville is OUSTANDING. . Might move here. Staff was friendly and we spoke Spanish to her. Give it a try.

skeslack
09.02.2024

When we finally did place our order, my husband requested a single scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream in a cup, which is his usual choice. What he received was less than half the size of what he typically gets at other ice cream shops, and it was already starting to melt. For $4.75 for such a tiny scoop, we could have purchased an entire half-gallon of ice cream elsewhere. My serving of gelato was sized appropriately, but it was still overpriced. The overall service we experienced was pushy and rude, and it felt clear that the staff wanted us to leave before closing time. There was only one small indoor seat available, which was already occupied, and since it was raining, we opted to sit outside under one of the umbrella tables, even as hail began to fall. While we were eating, the staff came out and closed the adjacent umbrella table, giving us looks that suggested they were eager for us to vacate the area. In short, don’t waste your money here—it's expensive, offers poor value, and has subpar service.

paulby4766ow
09.02.2024

I was the only customer in line, yet I barely had a moment to look at the menu board before the staff member behind the counter continuously pressed me for my order. Their attitude was rude and pushy, resulting in a frustrating experience. Overall, the service was terrible.

n2630geannat
09.02.2024

We couldn't eat our food because it was terrible, so we left our coffees on the counter and walked out. The service wasn’t great, and the coffee was the worst I’ve ever had. I ordered a cappuccino while my friend got a vanilla iced latte, and both were extremely disappointing.

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