Best Cafés & Bakeries in Denver

Your go-to guide to Denver’s best cafés and bakeries—croissants, artisan loaves, espresso perfection, and local favorites await.

Sourdough, sweet treats, and charming cafés to brighten your morning.

Croissants, cappuccinos, and sidewalk seating that transports you to Europe.

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Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.2

Trendy coffee shop in Cherry Creek serving gourmet espresso drinks and pastries in a modern space with inviting patio seating.

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Buzz Cafe

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.

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Café Miriam - Uptown

Café Miriam - Uptown

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🍽️ Uptown

5

Café Miriam blends French, Moroccan, and Mexican flavors in a cozy, trendy spot with excellent crepes and coffee in a historic vibe.

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Devil's Food Bakery

Devil's Food Bakery

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

Devil's Food Bakery serves craft coffee with sweet and savory baked goods in a cozy, old-timey South Denver cafe.

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Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse delights with fresh pastries, artisan bread, and balanced coffee in a bright, welcoming Clayton neighborhood spot.

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Flora

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6

Flora offers a cozy, trendy cafe vibe with great coffee, tea, and fast service in a walkable Golden Triangle spot.

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Hearth – RiNo

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.

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Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

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🌲 Highlands

4.4

Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot with parlor rooms, garden patio, and live music, serving coffee, brunch, and drinks in a trendy atmosphere.

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

Maci Cafe is a cozy brick-walled spot with a sunny patio, serving espresso drinks, gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and pastries.

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

Maci Cafe offers a cozy, brick-walled vibe with patio seating, serving espresso drinks, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and fresh pastries.

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Croissants, cappuccinos, and sidewalk seating that transports you to Europe.

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Café Miriam - Uptown

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Café Miriam - Uptown

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🍽️ Uptown

5

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Tí Cafe

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🛼 Baker

4.8

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Devil's Food Bakery

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Devil's Food Bakery

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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Olive & Finch

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

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Tonantzin Casa de Café

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Tonantzin Casa de Café

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🛼 Baker

4.7

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Petunia Bakeshop

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Petunia Bakeshop

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8

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From flaky pastries to rustic loaves, these bakeries have a loyal following.

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Highlands Cork & Cafe

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Highlands Cork & Cafe

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🌲 Highlands

4.4

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Hearth – RiNo

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

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Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

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Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

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Devil's Food Bakery

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Devil's Food Bakery

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

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Café Zuri

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🌲 Highlands

4.6

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Buzz Cafe

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

Locally Loved Bakeries

From flaky pastries to rustic loaves, these bakeries have a loyal following.

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Buzz Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.7

Highlands

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Café Zuri

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.6

South Broadway

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Devil's Food Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.6

North Denver

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Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.9

RiNo

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Hearth – RiNo

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.9

Highlands

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Highlands Cork & Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.4

Highlands

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Maci Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.6

Highlands

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Maci Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.6

Central Park

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Mystical Blends Café

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.9

Sloan’s Lake

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Petunia Bakeshop

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.8

Capitol Hill

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Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.9

RiNo

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Tonantzin Casa de Café

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.7

Downtown

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.3

Congress Park

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Under The Umbrella

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.5

Capitol Hill

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Whittier Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

4.8

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Postino LoHi

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🍸 LoHi

4.7

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Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

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🛼 Baker

4.7

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Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

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🎸 South Broadway

4.7

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Postino 9CO

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🪴 Congress Park

4.6

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Post Oak Barbecue

Post Oak Barbecue

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📚 Tennyson

4.6

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Port Side

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🎨 RiNo

4.7

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Katherine's French Bakery & Café

Katherine's French Bakery & Café

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.3

Katherine's French Bakery & Café is a charming counter-serve spot famed for authentic French pastries, quiche, and cozy café vibes.

The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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🌳 City Park

4.8

The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and hearty breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky cafe setting.

Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

Blue Sparrow Coffee is a spacious, modern café known for expertly crafted coffee, cold brews, and refreshing kombucha on tap.

Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

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🏙️ Downtown

4.6

Novo Coffee delivers sleek style and expertly crafted espresso drinks with a local roaster's touch and tasty snacks.

Handcraft Espresso

Handcraft Espresso

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8

Handcraft Espresso serves expertly crafted coffee and fresh pastries in a cozy, trendy setting perfect for solo mornings or work breaks.

Under The Umbrella

Under The Umbrella

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🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Under The Umbrella serves fresh breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and coffee in a cozy, walk-up spot with free WiFi and dog-friendly vibes.

Steam Espresso Bar

Steam Espresso Bar

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

Steam Espresso Bar serves craft coffee in a trendy space with garage doors, exposed brick, and cozy indoor and outdoor seating.

Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.8

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen serves fresh biscuit sandwiches and coffee in a cozy, casual space on Pennsylvania Street with a local vibe.

Devil's Food Bakery

Devil's Food Bakery

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6

Devil's Food Bakery serves craft coffee with sweet and savory baked goods in a cozy, old-timey South Denver cafe.

Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City Collective Coffee

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🛼 Baker

4.7

Queen City Collective Coffee offers fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy space perfect for breakfast and solo work sessions.

Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

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🌲 Highlands

4.4

Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot with parlor rooms, garden patio, and live music, serving coffee, brunch, and drinks in a trendy atmosphere.

Full Frame Coffee

Full Frame Coffee

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🥂 LoDo

5

Full Frame Coffee serves expertly crafted oat milk lattes and rich coffee in a cozy, quiet setting ideal for a relaxed morning.

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

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🪴 Congress Park

4.4

Copper Door Coffee Roasters serves great coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot nestled inside the Botanic Gardens with outdoor seating.

Atomic Cowboy

Atomic Cowboy

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🪴 Congress Park

4.6

Atomic Cowboy serves biscuit-based breakfast, sandwiches, and NY-style pizza in a trendy, warehouse-style bar setting near Colfax.

Syrup Downtown

Syrup Downtown

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🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Syrup Downtown offers a hearty breakfast menu with sandwiches and salads, known for fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy setting.

The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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🍽️ Uptown

4.8

The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and fresh breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky spot with rooftop seating.

Procession Coffee

Procession Coffee

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

Procession Coffee crafts expertly roasted coffee with a cozy, trendy vibe and impeccable service in RiNo.

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe serves flaky croissants and rich coffee in a cozy spot, winning fans with French-inspired pastries and warm service downtown.

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🏙️ Downtown

4.3

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe delights with flaky croissants, savory breakfast sandwiches, and rich coffee in a cozy downtown setting.

Hot Shot Coffee

Hot Shot Coffee

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🌳 City Park

4.7

Hot Shot Coffee offers bold, creative brews and fresh pastries in a cozy, trendy setting with excellent vibes and outdoor seating.

Green Bus Cafe

Green Bus Cafe

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🌳 City Park

4.9

Green Bus Cafe offers exceptional coffee and vegan baked goods in a cozy, trendy Central neighborhood spot with a laid-back vibe.

Onefold

Onefold

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🍽️ Uptown

4.5

Onefold delights with farmhouse-style coffee, creative breakfast, and global cafe dishes in a cozy Uptown setting.

Method Coffee Roasters LoHi

Method Coffee Roasters LoHi

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🍸 LoHi

4.5

Method Coffee Roasters LoHi serves expertly crafted coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy Highland spot perfect for solo visits and study sessions.

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

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🥂 LoDo

4.7

Amante Coffee at the Oxford serves top-notch coffee and cocktails in a cozy, historic setting with a charming patio and city views.

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery

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🍸 LoHi

4.9

Istanbul Cafe and Bakery serves fresh Turkish pastries, baklava, and specialty coffee in a cozy, casual Highland setting loved for breakfast and lunch.

The Delectable Egg LoDo

The Delectable Egg LoDo

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🥂 LoDo

4.5

The Delectable Egg LoDo serves hearty American breakfasts and lunches in a casual, diner-like setting with great coffee and quick service.

Fifth Coffee House

Fifth Coffee House

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🍽️ Uptown

5

Fifth Coffee House is a vibrant, Black-owned coffee shop with curated music, cozy vibes, and a community-focused space in North Denver.

Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.

Cafe Daniel

Cafe Daniel

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.9

Cafe Daniel offers a cozy coffee haven with artisanal brews, a casual vibe, and a tempting snack selection for a perfect mid-day escape.

Little Owl Coffee

Little Owl Coffee

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🥂 LoDo

4.7

Little Owl Coffee offers craft espresso drinks with carefully sourced beans and fresh pastries in a cozy, casual atmosphere near Central neighborhood.

Petunia Bakeshop

Petunia Bakeshop

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8

Petunia Bakeshop charms with fresh pastries, standout croissants, and a cozy vibe in Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.

House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

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📚 Tennyson

4.7

House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar delivers fresh juices, smoothies, and cozy café vibes in West Highland’s Plaza 38 for healthy bites and great coffee.

Watercourse Foods

Watercourse Foods

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🍽️ Uptown

4.6

Watercourse Foods serves inventive plant-based comfort food in a cozy, plant-filled setting with vegan and vegetarian delights.

Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

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🪴 Congress Park

4.9

Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream crafts great coffee, desserts, and a cozy vibe with a sunny patio in Central Denver.

Novo Coffee

Novo Coffee

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5

Novo Coffee serves expertly crafted espresso and pour-overs in a sleek, cozy shop with great snacks and a trendy vibe.

Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails blends craft coffee and cocktails with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

Sapor Coffee & Concepts

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🍸 LoHi

4.8

Sapor Coffee & Concepts serves classic coffee beverages in a bright, industrial space with high ceilings and a cozy, trendy vibe.

Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

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🪴 Congress Park

4.5

Shells and Sauce is a lively trattoria offering classic and creative Italian dishes, plus brunch and rooftop happy hour.

Moonflower Coffee

Moonflower Coffee

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.9

Moonflower Coffee offers unique specialty drinks in a cozy, trendy space with indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating near Sloan's Lake.

Fluid Coffee Bar

Fluid Coffee Bar

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🏙️ Downtown

4.6

Fluid Coffee Bar serves exceptional coffee and breakfast burritos in a cozy, trendy spot inside the Central Business District's Magnolia Hotel.

20th Street Mexican Cafe

20th Street Mexican Cafe

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🥂 LoDo

4.7

Classic cafe serving hearty Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy, vintage setting with a focus on quick service and comfort food.

Syrup City Park

Syrup City Park

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🌳 City Park

4.3

Syrup City Park offers informal brunch and lunch with unique pancakes and savory dishes in a bright, casual setting with patio seating.

Home Away Coffee

Home Away Coffee

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🎨 RiNo

5

Home Away Coffee offers a cozy, bright spot in River North with exceptional espresso, homemade syrups, and a welcoming, dog-friendly vibe.

Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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🏙️ Downtown

4.7

Huckleberry Roasters brews exceptional coffee amid Larimer Square’s cozy, trendy ambiance, perfect for breakfast and solo laptop work.

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