Jordan S.
Yelp
Customer service carries a heavy weight on one's experience, or at least it should, and that's the first aspect January Coffee seemed to excel at in my initial experience. I was warmly greeted and warmly treated, a complete stranger but felt right at home. Before I even trusted their coffee, I felt the desire to return.
I always appreciate seeing a One & One on the menu, so I ordered it. The macchiato was well-balanced, and the espresso was just as smooth as I remembered last time I had Onyx Coffee in Arkansas. January rotates their roasts, but Onyx is a constant for them which is a big green flag for me. The One & One also features seltzer as the perfect pallet cleanser.
The WiFi is decent, not blazing, but not super slow. It's not exactly a place to work for long-term, as it kicks you off every hour, and the process to join the network is fairly slow. They also ask you limit your stay to two hours, allowing for better guest flow, which is respectable. As a unique component, they have "No WiFi Weekends", encouraging people to come to engage rather than digitally disappear. I do like that.
The space is very pleasant. It's two stories, but the top floor is a loft of sorts, with open space to the first floor. Windows flood the entire place with light and a northwestern view of the mountains lining Boulder. There are ample plants, REAL plants, with some hanging, some sitting, and all seem happy. There's art on the walls, some hanging, some literally painted with murals.
It's a great space, with lovely employees, and the audacity to share what it takes to run a small business in a competitive town. I gladly support that. It's not my choice to spend long visits, but it is an easy answer to suggest to any friend wanting to meet for coffee. Oh, and it's walking distance to my day job. That's dangerously convenient.