50 Best Cafes in Denver

“Do not miss this small gem near downtown Denver! Whether your knowledge of tea is extensive or very basic, the staff seems happy to help you find a brew you'll like. I enjoyed my first matcha, alongside an absolutely delightful salmon sandwich. Allow some time to browse the eclectic book selection, and just enjoy the vibe.“

“Great place! Stopped by with family on a quick trip to Denver. Great food and coffee, service was amazing. They need a place like this in SLC.“

“We highly recommend Baker Market and Deli. The sandwiches are exceptional and we appreciate the atmosphere. It’s a neighborhood hidden gem and we will certainly return. Try out the pastries as well, you will not be disappointed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The gumbo! Go for the GUMBO an huge butttery biscuits“

“Hidden gem in Lakewood for breakfast/lunch. Fresh made biscuits daily. They always have buttermilk and a rotating biscuit of the day with great sandwich options 😋 solid coffee as well“

“We had such a nice time for our office holiday gathering. Great service, fun atmosphere and tasty unique small plates.“

“Went in with high expectations and they were absolutely met! Bomb.com! Had the steak burrito, husband had a skillet, honestly dont know which was better. Kids had the children's breakfast and there was nothing small about it! Employees looked happy to be there, good vibe. Sang our daughter happy birthday. Good start to the day. 👌🙌 Great prices, so cheap.“

“This is seriously the BEST waffle I’ve ever had in my entire life!!!! Gluten free and packed full of protein! I’m so glad I found this little gem!!!“

“Great place! Stopped by with family on a quick trip to Denver. Great food and coffee, service was amazing. They need a place like this in SLC.“

“Ate at the 20th for the first time in eons. Still the absolute best chicken fried steak in Colorado! I’ll be back soon! Best part of our weekend!“

“I came to SAME Cafe for a private work event. The environment was clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing and I wish I would've gotten their names. They served amazing food with beautiful presentation. It's a place that welcomes everyone with a great mission! I will be back to continue to support them. Now I have another tool to present to the community. Not many places are warm and welcoming to everyone but SAME Cafe is!“

“Such a cute neighborhood spot. Love their egg sandwiches and gf chocolate chip cookies. Great spot to swing by for food and a nice walk on the weekend!“

“Excellent pour-overs!!! We’ll be back👍“

“Best panini! Very nice place to sit outside and chat. Staff was friendly and fun! Highly recommend! 😊“

“Singapore Fruit Tea with Mangoesteen Pudding was yummy and something special.“

“Great location, comfortable but classy atmosphere, and a very tasty menu. We had an event that came in very last minute and the café was super accommodating. I had the chance to meet the owners and they were incredibly warm and friendly. The matcha and coffee were very good. I'm definitely looking forward to going back.“

“Absolutely delicious and great spice!“

“My family tried a toast, a bowl and a couple of the juices, and they were all amazing. We can’t wait to go back and try more things.“

“The absolute best coffee shop in Denver! I ordered the Horchata Latte which was served hot in a traditional red clay mug. My beverage was smooth had a delicate body, a gentle sweetness and fruitiness, and an acidic snap to finish off the experience. There was ample, clean space to sit with friends in the courtyard right outside with chairs and tables. The shop was colorfully complimented with locally made goods, homemade Mexican pan dulce, and offered so much more than coffee. They even make atole which takes me back to my childhood! I can't wait to try everything on their menu. This is my new favorite place in Denver and will quickly become yours too!“

“Our favorite matcha in Denver!“

“What a wonderful surprise to stumble into! Clean, pleasant and friendly family operated diner. I didn’t know one could still get a $5 burger meal and it was fantastic. Not fine dining but really impressed with the service, food, & atmosphere! Highly recommended for a great affordable meal!“

“The staff was friendly made you feel like family. the food was amazing. Loved the red beans and rice. The drinks.. ooo Chile.. Thank you Nola for the experience. 10/10😁“

“This place has been viral all over my TikTok for months now, and we finally made a trip to go. And wow, I can definitely say that the hype is well worth it.
starting, which is the atmosphere, everything is very simple, the decorations are minimal and it just feels very relaxing when you walk in. I love that you can see them whisking up your matcha and that they really take their time and make sure that it’s done correctly and perfect for you. It feels very clean inside go to the workers were so sweet and or well knowledged on their menu, explaining what each item was like/ what the taste profile is. We got a cinnamon matcha Horchata and a matcha Chai sweet cream. At first I thought both of these items would probably taste similar, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The try pretty much was only in the cold foam and I personally really loved that because it wasn’t too sweet, but it was very flavorful and you could taste the earthy umami flavor but also the spicy chai. The horchata was super creamy and rich, and I would say cinnamon is the main flavor that i tasted from it, but as a whole it was so similar to horchata. I also really liked that the barista brought you the drinks and told you how they recommend drinking it, for example, I was told with the chai drink that I should sip it instead of using the straw to get the full effect of the drink versus the Horchata one, we will recommend it to use a straw and mix a little bit prior to drinking.
Personally, I always appreciate when people give recommendations like that because they know from experience how things are best tasted. We also decided to try the Matcha waffle which originally comes with the lavender ice cream, but I’m not the biggest fan of lavender so we decided to opt out of that and it was still super amazing, it had a sweetened condensed milk drizzle on it I think and it was delicious. overall, this place was insanely good and I definitely want to come back to try the Ube waffle and a different flavor of Matcha . If you come to Denver and like REAL matcha, I would definitely recommend making this place a stop on the way.“

“Just as deeply gratifying an experience as I enjoy at their Bend, OR locations. Some of the baristas have been there for nearly 10 years! Great hot cappuccino, amazingly similar to their Oregonian sibling offerings. The venue is spacious, and conducive to both socializing and getting work done.“

“love the Employees!!!! 10/10 Recommended“

“I’m a regular for lunch (can’t beat the many rotating soups) but had no clue they had breakfast. The breakfast sandwich was actually 2 sandwiches and delicious. Very fresh and filling. I sampled the breakfast soup and highly recommend that as well.“

“Such a solid spot for a dependable coffee or casual bite. The food and drinks are consistently good, the service is highly efficient even during the morning rush, and the cafe environment is always clean and comfortable. A very reliable, high-quality 4-star experience!“

“I always enjoy myself there both with the 4 legged staff and the 2 legged staff. All are very friendly and looking to be loved. When I lost a kitty and wasn't quite ready for another one, my cup was filled with happiness when I went there for comfort. they have fun events that I always look forward to like Bingo, Trivia and arts and crafts. Check them out and give and get some love.“

“This place is so beautiful! We went to see the Christmas decorations. I was blown away. The drinks were amazing! They had options for gluten free people and that’s always a plus for me! Highly recommended!“

“A true and unique culinary experience. I’ve read about Bruto but the experience has completely solidified my position on it being one of a kind and rightfully given the Michelin rating.“

“I was impressed with the delicious flavor of the Haitian sipping chocolate and the mazapan atole. Excellent customer service and a lovely patio.“

“I love hello darling. While their coffee and aesthetic are both amazing, the service is phenomenal. Madeline immediately gives you a warm welcome and treats the interaction as so much more than just a transaction. She’s an absolute rockstar“

“I am so happy the Denver shortlist coffee map sent me here!! It has great vibes inside, expansive menu, super friendly staff, tons of tables for working, comfy chairs and tables for playing the board games they have. And they have a few patio chairs for the dogs. 10/10“

“Found this place because it’s close to my boyfriend’s new job, and I am so glad to have discovered it! The dirty chai is one of the best I’ve found, and it’s clean and seems to be relatively quiet during the week. Free WiFi and lots of outlets to charge a phone or laptop, and outdoor seating is delightful.“

“The chile is bomb delicious . Mexican 🍔 are awesome. I hear their deli sandwiches are also awesome but end up with the chile .Thank You for Great Service & AWESOME FOOD.“

“They have amazing breakfast burritos, well actually anything you can order with green chili on it is guaranteed to be amazing! Its been a while since I've been in but they used to have some pretty groovy gals waiting tables and its never too long of a wait to get your food.“

“Always awesome coffee (Pablos), but more than that...they take the time to learn names and specific drinks and always very kind and fun. I go every morning. Great food too with plenty of vegan options for my daughter - breakfast burrito is out of control. Can also get to go bloodies. What’s not to like?. Support a local business rockin’ it! Thanks y’all!!! ☕️ 🤘❤️“

“Really lovely food that tastes great & various options on the menu, including all day breakfast options (vegetarian and vegans are also catered for) which is a big thumbs up from me! Really lovely staff, cosy & convenient ! A great asset to our village community.“

“This is where people come to enjoy their friends and some delicious beverages.“

“Stopped into Tí Cafe because they have been blowing up on social media recently. I’ve been told with this is the best place to get Matcha, so I wanted to give it a shot. I went in today around 3:30 and it was pretty busy, there were about six people in line, but it went fast. I ordered a Matcha Sua which is supposed to be with sweetened condensed milk. It was really nice that the cashier told me it was pretty sweet and it tastes a little bit different than standard Matcha because I’m not a big fan of sweet Matcha so she recommended that I get it less sweet, which I did. It’s and open bar so you can see them whisking your matcha too! The drink was amazing, honestly it wasn’t that sweet at all, which is exactly what I wanted. It was very earthy and you can taste the umami come through. There’s lots of seating, and cool old tv’s playing and a video game in the corner you can play with as well. They write your order on a little tag with a doodle on it, which I think is adorable, especially compared to a sticker. Would 100% be back.“

“first time in today cool little spot for coffee and gifts will definitely come back to this out of the way coffee shop“

“WONDERFUL food and wonderful experience! We got lunch here while visiting the museum. It was almost empty on a Tuesday. I got the mushroom burger ($16) and it was one of the best sandwiches of my life! I appreciated the vegetarian option. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly, so fresh and delicious, with fresh fries to go with it. I got two kids’ meals (Mac n cheese, $8) for my kids - it wasn’t just Kraft, but gourmet. It was so yummy and generous portion. The ladies working were lovely and kind. The atmosphere was fantastic - very cool vibe and lots of comfortable seating. I’d go back even if we weren’t visiting the museum!“

“Sssoooo BOMB!! Great service, great food, great people. �“

“This place is the best! The crowd is always eclectic to say the least and the staff is amazing. Besides can you get a shower at Starbucks or Dazbog“

“We had a great tea at Brown's Palace. The Paris tea choice went well with the food. We ate the tiers in the order you are supposed to...and wished we had only eaten one scone because we were full before we got to the dainty treats on the top tier! The food may not look like a lot but you will leave full.“

“best local shop I've seen in years. kind and friendly staff. the decor is welcoming and homely. highly recommend!!“

“This company recently provided coffee as a vendor for our wedding. Not only was the booking process very simple and non stressful, but the day of the wedding went smoothly and everyone loved the coffee! Will definitely keep him in mind the next time I have an event. The owner came out to work the coffee bar and he was so kind and went above and beyond for us.“

“Spectacular coffee, but the exceptional staff at the Glenarm location make this shop a "MUST" for anyone in the Denver area. Shout out to "Awesome Barista" Melissa and Ryan. (y)“

“great food awesome view an lovely atmosphere“