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.

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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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Parisian Vibes

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

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Café Miriam - Uptown

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Café Miriam - Uptown

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🍽️ Uptown

5

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Hearth – RiNo

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

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Buzz Cafe

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7

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The French Press - 12th & Madison

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The French Press - 12th & Madison

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🪴 Congress Park

4.3

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Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

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Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

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🍸 LoHi

4.7

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Maci Cafe

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🍸 LoHi

4.6

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Petunia Bakeshop

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Petunia Bakeshop

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🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8

Locally Loved Bakeries

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

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Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

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Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery

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🍸 LoHi

4.7

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Whittier Cafe

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🌳 City Park

4.8

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Under The Umbrella

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Under The Umbrella

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🪴 Congress Park

4.5

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🏙️ Downtown

4.3

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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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Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

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Savageau Coffee and Ice Cream

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🪴 Congress Park

4.9

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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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Mystical Blends Café

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Mystical Blends Café

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🪴 Congress Park

4.9

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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Whittier Cafe

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🌳 City Park

4.8

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White Pie

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🌳 City Park

4.5

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West Saloon & Kitchen

West Saloon & Kitchen

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🥂 LoDo

4.5

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Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

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🎨 RiNo

4.7

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Watercourse Foods

Watercourse Foods

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🍽️ Uptown

4.6

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Water Grill Denver

Water Grill Denver

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🥂 LoDo

4.5

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Hudson Hill

Hudson Hill

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5

Hudson Hill is an intimate lounge blending cocktails, beer, wine, and nibbles in a casually cosmopolitan, cozy setting.

Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4

Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.

The Denver Central Market

The Denver Central Market

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🎨 RiNo

4.7

An airy market featuring meat, fish, bakery, pizzeria, and more, delivering a vibrant food hall experience in the heart of RiNo.

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.

2914 Coffee

2914 Coffee

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🍸 LoHi

4.7

2914 Coffee serves gourmet coffee and light fare in a cozy, trendy spot with eclectic decor and WiFi, perfect for solo dining or work.

The Den Family Social Club

The Den Family Social Club

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🍸 LoHi

4.8

The Den Family Social Club offers a cozy coffee shop with a vibrant indoor playground, perfect for parents to relax while kids play.

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.

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.

Blue Sparrow Coffee

Blue Sparrow Coffee

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8

Blue Sparrow Coffee serves expertly crafted coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot with comfy seating and a quiet atmosphere.

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.

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.

Olive & Finch

Olive & Finch

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4

Olive & Finch serves up fresh pastries, sandwiches, and great coffee in a warm, cozy Cherry Creek bistro with beer and wine options.

Lunchboxx

Lunchboxx

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🎨 RiNo

4.4

Lunchboxx serves creative sandwiches and fresh sides in a trendy River North Art District spot within Denver Central Market.

Roostercat Coffee House

Roostercat Coffee House

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5

Cafe with brick walls and local art, featuring fire pit patio and waffle sandwiches, open till midnight in Central Denver.

Hearth

Hearth

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🌲 Highlands

4.9

Hearth offers cozy vibes, exceptional coffee, and artisanal baked goods in West Highlands, perfect for those seeking quality and eco-friendly charm.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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🥂 LoDo

4.5

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery offers vibrant, retro breakfast and lunch with creative dishes, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere near Union Station.

Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street

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🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5

Pablo's Coffee serves globally roasted beans in a cozy cafe adorned with local art, perfect for coffee lovers seeking quality and ambiance.

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.

Bar Dough

Bar Dough

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🍸 LoHi

4.4

Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.

Urban Cafe & Restaurant

Urban Cafe & Restaurant

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🛼 Baker

4.8

Urban Cafe & Restaurant serves Mediterranean flavors with great coffee and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in a casual setting.

Green Collective Eatery

Green Collective Eatery

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🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5

Green Collective Eatery Wash Park offers fresh, healthy, and flavorful breakfast and lunch in a casual, trendy atmosphere with great coffee and tea.

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.

Rosebud Cafe

Rosebud Cafe

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🛼 Baker

4.5

Rosebud Cafe serves Mediterranean-inspired breakfast and lunch with great coffee and tea in a cozy, airy neighborhood spot.

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.

Flora

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.

Handcraft Espresso

Handcraft Espresso

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🏙️ Downtown

4.8

Handcraft Espresso serves exceptional coffee and cozy vibes in the Central Business District, perfect for a quick bite or peaceful solo break.

Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5

Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.

Nowhere Coffee

Nowhere Coffee

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🎨 RiNo

4.9

Nowhere Coffee delights with expertly crafted brews in a cozy, trendy North Denver spot known for community vibes and great coffee.

The Bindery

The Bindery

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🍸 LoHi

4.3

The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.

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.

Hearth – RiNo

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.

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.

Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

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🏙️ Downtown

4.5

Three Sisters serves fresh, hearty paninis, wraps, soups & salads in a casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Downtown.

Café Zuri

Café Zuri

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🌲 Highlands

4.6

Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.

Pigtrain Coffee Company

Pigtrain Coffee Company

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🥂 LoDo

4.2

Pigtrain Coffee serves specialty coffee and pastries in a unique train station setting with inviting outdoor seating.

Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3

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🏙️ Downtown

4.6

Sam's No. 3 is a lively diner serving hearty comfort food all day, famous for breakfast burritos and green chili in the Central Business District.

On and Off Cafe

On and Off Cafe

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🌲 Highlands

4.2

On and Off Cafe offers a cozy, trendy spot known for fast service, great coffee, and a tasty breakfast and lunch menu in the Highlands.

Die Die Must Try Beverage Co.

Die Die Must Try Beverage Co.

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🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.9

Die Die Must Try Beverage Co. serves authentic Singapore-inspired boba teas and coffee in Cherry Creek’s cozy, trendy cafe with fun community vibes.

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.

Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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🥂 LoDo

4.5

Huckleberry Roasters is a modern counter-serve cafe in Dairy Block Market known for its exceptional coffee drinks and fresh baked goods.

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.

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.

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.

Secret Garden Bar & Café

Secret Garden Bar & Café

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🪴 Congress Park

4.4

Secret Garden Bar & Café offers cozy outdoor seating, craft coffee, cocktails, and small plates next to Cheesman Park.

Maci Cafe

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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