The Origins of FCL
Robin and Shawn Krzykowski were born and raised in Houston, Texas, marrying in 2002. While accumulating 30 years of combined coffee experience, a shared concept of their ideal coffee shop and third space began to form in their minds. They dreamt of owning and operating a shop where they could expose others, as well as continue to discover and explore unique and innovative advances in the coffee world, as well as traditional methods, some which aren’t always accessible or seen in other shops.
In July 2021, they put their home in Houston on the market and set out to bring their vision to life in Monument, Colorado.
Forge Coffee Lab, owned and operated by Robin and Shawn, opened its doors in July of 2022.
FCL offers high-quality coffees, teas, smoothies and more to those living and working in the community, as well as those visiting The Tri-Lakes area and northern Colorado Springs, with a focus on providing exceptional products and service at a time-conscious pace.
Forge Coffee Lab caters to all types of coffee drinkers-from those who are hoping for guidance and suggestions, to those who are expecting consistency and perfection in their go-to drink, to those who wish to dive deeper into the world of coffee and its ever-evolving innovations.
Non-coffee drinkers are also welcome here!
As much care, thought, and effort that is put toward the coffee menu, is also placed upon the non-coffee drink and food offerings and creations.
Also available are milkshakes and malts, fruit smoothies, organic fair-trade teas, tea lattes, Italian sodas, and steamers.
Some of the food options available include pastry delivered daily, locally sourced bagels, quiche, breakfast burritos, and Noosa yoghurt. (Yes, Noosa is a Colorado company!) Gluten free items are also available.
