Zele Cafe, Aspen

Attempting to find seats at this contemporary coffee house on a sunny day is akin to trying to find tickets for one of Barbara Streisand's annual final-ever concert tours-it is always busy. It is an ideal location for people gazing, or reading one of Aspen's seemingly infinite number of daily newspapers. Every type of hot water variation including lattes, mochas, teas and hot chocolates are available. There are also smoothies, freshly squeezed juices and espresso frappes. For a quick holdover bite, try one its soups, or dare yourself with one of its sugar-bomb cookies, tarts or cakes.