50 Best Cafes near Thornton

“We originally planned to eat at Bluebird Cafe because it had reviews that were just as good as Pete’s, and it was honestly a tough choice. After we sat down at BlueBird, we realized they only had whole wheat pancakes, so we decided to head over to Pete’s Cafe instead. We are so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, Pete made us feel welcome. He greeted us, told us to sit anywhere we’d like, and even asked the kids if they wanted to sit outside. They have an amazing outdoor seating area, which was a great option for our family. We needed two tables pushed together, and Pete helped us with that immediately. The waitresses were so kind and attentive, and the service throughout our visit was perfect. The food was so amazing the bacon literally tastes home cooked and our 7 year old son said they have the best, fluffiest pancakes around! Our whole family was happy with their meals and enjoyed the experience. While we were dining, all the customers around us were smiling and happy with their food you could tell it’s just an all around good place. On our way out, Pete gave the kids lollipops, which was such a thoughtful gesture and really showed how much he cares about his customers. Great food, amazing service, and genuine hospitality. We’re so happy we ended up at Pete’s Cafe and will definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!!“

“The kids and I got drinks and some fries, the girl made all of our drinks really good. I got a house coffee and she made it exactly the way I like it, we also got the strawberry cheesecake with boba and camo Thai with boba and both were really good!!!! Definitely worth the price as well bc portions are big!!! The service was really good, will recommend and come back for sure.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“this is now a storefront coffee shop and fabulous!!great cold brew and great prices!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Came in for a coffee and to read for a spell and realized this place is so much more! I came back for book group and I'll be back for trivia and maybe open mic night and maybe even game night. Also, the coffee, atmosphere and service were all top notch!“

“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!“

“Wonderful staff, everyone is so friendly/positive. Drinks are made quickly and well, cool converted garage building. Owner is very kind and personable.“

“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.“

“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😁“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Bright and airy atmosphere, comfortable seating, and a great place to have a delicious coffee or a crazy good pastry.

My favorite place on the Anschutz campus.

Every purchase goes towards helping the unhoused.

Kind of a hidden location, but the best kept secret on the Campus.“

“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!“

“Js Cafe is the absolute best! The food is always hot, always delicious and you get a lot for your buck. I’ve been coming to this Chinese restaurant for a long time now and will only come here. I drive 20 minutes to get my food, it’s the yummy!’“

“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.“

“Came here to work and wasn’t disappointed! I got the breakfast sandwich w avocado (tho I recommend it without avocado as it mostly just fell out of my sandwich). Pretty tasty sandwich, perfect place to work remote. I will say there weren’t any obvious outlets from where I was sitting, so I recommend charging your computer before getting there.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!!! ☕️ 🤘❤️“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Selling 2 Sammy Virji tickets for tonight Saturday 9/13 show at Civic Center Park in Denver, $80 each or $150 for the pair, message me directly if interested, Transfer through AXS.“

“great food awesome view an lovely atmosphere“