50 Best Cafes near Thornton

“What a great small Cafe to stop and have breakfast at. Staff was nice and polite. I had the meat lovers skillet with chile sauce and this is hands down the best skillet I've ever had. Highly recommend stopping and checking it out. You won't be disappointed.“

“Amazing food and amazing people.“

“In town for business, never been here before so I thought I’d give it a try. I wasn’t sure what to get and had alot of questions. The lady that works there, Tami, was so nice, warm, and welcoming! Tami took the time to go over different options and what they each come with. She knew what she was talking about! With Tami’s help, I decided on the turkey bacon avocado sandwich with a cup of broccoli cheddar soup! I’m so glad I stopped here! I’ll definitely be back!! Thanks Tami! I’m assuming you are the manager but if not, I hope the right person sees this! It’s so nice to be treated like a customer!!“

“Pader and John were so helpful and kind! They knew what they were doing and talking about!! The food was also 10/10 and came out so fast and fresh. Would go here again!!!!

Pictured: Ube Horchata, Ube Matcha, Strawberry Cheesecake, Cajun Fries with Fried Garlic Butter Salt Shrimp, Elote, and Carne Asade Fries“

“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.“

“Excellent Mexican food! The #7 Chile Rellenos were perfect and thoroughly covered in delightful sauce. I really loved how much I could taste the peppers in both the sauce and the Rellenos. Both the green and red sauces are excellent and rich in flavor. The green sauce has just a touch of heat, but is very accessible. The red sauce was a delightful surprise as it almost reminded me of the deeper flavor of a molé sauce. I loved them both and enjoyed mixing them. I also enjoyed trying the hard and soft versions of the Rellenos, but would probably get the hard in the future since the crunch was excellent. The drinks and portion size is quite generous. Excellent value, excellent service. Also very clean bathrooms for paying customers. An easy 5 stars and high recommendation.“

“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“

“Great local restaurant staff very friendly and nice food was great fresh ingredients I had a veggie omelette with potatoes the way your grandma cooked them peeled fresh and thrown in a skillet yummy good. My son ordered a cheeseburger and it was delicious.“

“This place is phenomenal. ? Highly recommend visiting, whether you need a place to work for a few hours, want lunch to go, or need w place to meet up with a group of friends for breakfast. The food is *so* flavorful and well priced. There are plenty of seats and accessible charging outlets at every booth. I appreciate any cafe that has food more than pastries and burritos, and this one hits the nail on the head. Try one of their authentic dishes to really impress your taste buds. I also really love all the stained glass pieces in this cafe. Run, don’t walk!

PS free parking is available in the garage next to FedEx!

Vegetarian options: Eggplant bowl for lunch

Parking: Garage next to fedex“

“I ordered a Cherry Italian Cream Soda and my mom had a Caramel Latte. Both were delicious! The vibe was awesome and I can't wait to visit again!“

“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!“

“+ Atmosphere
+ Ownership
+ Aesthetic
+ Authenticity
- Parking
- Value

Portion sizes are very small considering the price point and some of the matchas are bland in flavor.

The owner is VERY nice and considerate. Patrick is also a great guy and will take care of you. They try to make their process as authentic as possible, showing you the entire creation strategy. Small businesses need more support to increase their value so go and support them.“

“great atmosphere, excellent coffee, friendly staff. all around nice place to hang out with friends and talk over a good cup of coffee ☕️“

“A favorite for our whole family. We have used Breadwinners Catering for years and when cafe opened it became the perfect spot for business lunches, family brunch and now dinner. With CoVid, finding a restaurant with outdoor seating and spacious table separation is difficult. They have 2 outdoor patios and indoor seating is adjusted for our safety.“

“Our favorite matcha in Denver!“

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

“🥭 Mango smoothie with 🥥 coconut jelly 🤤“

“Extremely nice folks that run this place. I've always heard about this place but never knew where it was. I'm glad I stumbled across them, because they truly are a blessing.“

“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!!!“

“I’m from New Orleans. I love Nola Voodoo Tavern, all of the staff, and Henry!“

“I take food home the Hamburgers out of this world. All his Breakfast entries are out this World. All the people who regularly go there are great.“

“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!“

“Food was Dynamite! This is a must eat at place for sure!“

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

“I absolutely love Buzz! The service is impeccable and they always greet you with a smile and even a treat for your pup!

I always get the white chocolate mocha and it’s delicious every time. Highly recommended coming here. Plus there is a small drive thru when you’re in a hurry.“

“I absolutely love this place! Never a disappointment! They have vegan and gluten free options!! The lemon bars are the best around!!! Stuffed croissants are amazing!“

“Wonderful service and food to match!!“

“Really nice staff nice clean place, Food beautiful would recommend“

“Yummy thin crispy egg rolls. Oil is always fresh which is an issue other places near imo. Cashew chicken is yummy. Haven't tried a lot seems like basic straight forward takeout.Editing to add since I wrote the review 5 years ago this place has stayed at the top of the list for take out Chinese food. We moved further away but make the 15 min drive for it when we want takeout. Worth it.“

“Soups and paninis are great, but what is even more amazing is that I asked them if they would consider adding Jambalaya (because of Seinfeld) and one of the employees called the owner (who was cooking in the back btw) and he said that they tried it a while back, but because of the frozen seafood, they decided to avoid those types of soups. I was impressed with him cooking and giving such a genuine explanation!“

“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.“

“Really nice spot with a light, airy feel with wonderful natural lighting.

Great selection of food and drinks. Friendly service and a great cause.

Perfect for those who are already on campus. Parking is a bit less than ideal if you drive in and want to hang out. There are four 20-minute spots or paid street parking.

Parking: Parking is a bit less than ideal if you drive in and want to hang out. There are four 20-minute spots or paid street parking“

“Met my wife here for a mid-day coffee. If you’re looking for local place that’s not a Starbucks near downtown, this is a good option. Converted victorian-style house. Nice side patio with *many* water fountains. Coffee was served outside from a camper. Has dedicated parking on the north side. Street parking also available.“

“beautiful and amazing space for cocktails or coffee drinks!!“

“Ohmygosh?? My typical experience with cafe food attached to a museum has been smashed today!! The atmosphere is lovely and chill, with downtempo lofi playing. The food is so good that the local business people eat and meet here. I got a breakfast bowl and they serve breakfast all day ? the bowl was a little spicy bc of the green chiles but I liked it ?

If you’re visiting the museum or one of the nearby cultural centers- go ahead and plan to eat here! ??

Parking: Park at the Cultural Centers Garage“

“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.“

“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.“

“Fantastic coffee pub with snacks/lite-eats. Very relaxed vibe in a pleasantly large space. Mix of customers so Boomers don’t need to worry about Millennials up in their latte.

There’s plenty of street parking & also a safe parking lot round the back that has maybe 10-15 spaces for the businesses in that block corner.

I didn’t pay attention to accessibility, so can’t comment on curbs and doorways.

I had a mocha, my friends did a mocha & a latte, < $20 which - & I can’t believe I’m saying this for three cups of coffee - seems like a fair price. In Denver. In 2024.

I like this place & will definitely be back.“

“I recently used this professional business for a garage door repair, and they did an excellent job. Their garage door replacement was flawless, and they promptly fixed a broken spring. I highly recommend their general repair & installation services.“

“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“

“Best pastries I have ever had in Colorado! Absolutely recommend them. Bought their chocolate hazelnut cake and the strawberry shortcake and both were delicious, with a European taste. Thank you!!“

“Prior to the Boca Javas new ownership in 2015. In 2007 during the surge of forces in Iraq. I was deployed and Boca Java kept sending boxes of coffee non stop. Month by month. Our company TOC (operation center) was drinking it up and buzzing along. Thank you guys for that.“

“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.“

“Emily's has delicious food at an incredibly reasonable cost, and coupled with the idea that you are helping young people grow their skills. The students are so friendly! I always feel good spending my money here, and the food does not disappoint.“

“awesome environment. tasty food great service highly recommended“

“I always go here for a coffee and sandwich for lunch. Sandwich bread is toasted and yummy, I like to get either the tuna or turkey sandwich which always comes with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Coffee is usually pretty good too! Best part is that I can eat lunch on campus for less than ten bucks ?“

“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!!! ☕️ 🤘❤️“

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

“This is the perfect stop if you're near the CU campus in Denver's downtown area and need something quick. All the options you're looking for with coffee, lattes, cold brews.. and basic food items like bagels, breakfast burritos, avocado toast, and grilled cheese. Open 8am-3pm Mon-Friday inside Lawrence Street Center building lobby.“

“i used to live in Denver and this beautiful display always made me feel special some how. There have been mechanical displays since the 50's. there were magnificent displays of carolers and Santa and his reindeer. That's what I remember and there was so much more! If I recall, every window had some sort of display... They still have it to this day! MERRY CHRISTMAS!“