Best Coffee Shops in Denver (2025)
A RiNo stalwart since 2009, Crema pairs a serious multiroaster program with an all-day menu (don’t miss the sweet potato waffle). Consistently recommended by Eater Denver and praised by 5280, it’s a reliable window into Denver’s third-wave history.
Born in 2011, Huck’s Sunnyside café-roastery anchors a people-first company known for direct relationships and lively seasonal drinks. Featured by Eater Denver and a fixture at Dairy Block downtown, it remains a local favorite for balanced, dialed-in espresso.
Corvus built its reputation on deep, direct relationships with farmers and a roasting style that lets single origins shine; Fox & the Raven pastries sweeten the stop. Lauded by 5280 and profiled by Sprudge for its sourcing and innovation.
This tiny LoDo espresso bar delivers meticulous shots and smart seasonal drinks in a minimalist space. Highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and beloved by local critics, it’s a polished, downtown expression of Denver’s coffee craft.
A metro essential from champion roaster Andy Sprenger, known for inviting producers to the shop to connect with drinkers. Named Colorado’s top roaster by Food & Wine and often cited by Sprudge, it’s worth the short hop west of city limits.
Playful branding, serious coffee. MiddleState’s roastery café pours lively, modern profiles with house waffles and local pastries. Profiled by Sprudge and recognized by Westword, it captures Denver’s creative, less-stuffy side of specialty coffee.
Founded by three brothers, Queen City centers transparency and farmer partnerships; the Five Points shop doubles as a neighborhood hangout. Covered by BusinessDen and Westword for its growth, it also appears in local best-of roundups for its clean, bright roasts.
Design-minded and sustainability-focused, Blue Sparrow rotates featured roasters alongside its own blends and cult-favorite matcha and chai. Cited by 5280 and local guides, the petite RiNo spot is ideal for a quick, high-quality cup or a laptop hour.
Housed in an 1896 carriage house, Weathervane serves Queen City and Huckleberry coffees with sandwiches and weekend donuts. Frequently recommended by 5280 and local writers, it’s as much a neighborhood living room as a café.
A nonprofit social enterprise where paid youth apprentices learn the craft and hospitality of coffee. Celebrated by 5280 and covered by The Colorado Sun, Prodigy pairs solid drinks with mission-driven community impact; the Globeville shop adds classes and events.
Beloved for its gluten-free bakery and warm service, the original Clayton location continues to thrive even as a smaller Curtis Park outpost closed in April 2025. Westword and local outlets spotlight the brand’s community-first ethos and satisfying plates.
Denver’s only woman-owned roastery pours at multiple cafés; the Botanic Gardens location offers house-made syrups and a serene setting. Recognized by 5280 for championing women-produced coffees and listed by the Gardens, it’s a calm, quality stop near Congress Park.
