Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee

Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee is a really special spot—thoughtful ciders, great coffee, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that invites you to slow down. The European-inspired vibe and attention to craft come through in everything they do, from the drinks to the space itself. I’m an artist and had my work displayed here, which speaks to how much they value local creativity and community. A great place to meet up, hang out, and enjoy something well made.

Fun little cidery with a cool, relaxed vibe. I had a sweet cider with beetroot that was amazing and my wife a dry that she also really liked. We also had a pesto and tomato flatbread sprinkled with balsamic vinegar that was so good I almost ordered another! Great music (not live, just over speakers ) and friendly people made this our best stop of the day!

This place is awesome! I saw a really funny comedy show there that they have once a month. Seems like they have a lot of cool events going on. I'm a coffee snob, they roast their own beans, and my latte was very good. The food was also delicious. I got some cider to go and another home run. To top it off the staff was phenomenal. I will definitely be back.

Delicious ciders and food! Love that it's also a coffee shop. This would be a great place for me to set up shop on my laptop to get some work done. Loved the Purple Rain, Limoncello Ginger, and Pearadox ciders the most! Holy smokes, the Kase Spatzle (swiss mac and cheese) was amazing! Loved the soft pretzel. Classic. But I personally didn't enjoy the dipping sauce. (Pretzel was still good on its own).

I recently visited Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee in Denver and had a generally positive experience. Here’s a breakdown. What I liked: The coffee was good — I’d give it a 4 out of 5. The food was tasty and well done; the European-inspired kitchen hits the mark with a cozy vibe and thoughtful flavors. The space is welcoming and relaxed, true to their “simple, honest, full of heart” philosophy. Location: comfortable setting, easy to make yourself at home. What could be improved: I love dogs and appreciate pet-friendly businesses, but I noticed dogs being brought inside the café. Because this is a food & drink service area, this is a health-code issue. To preserve the great quality and friendly atmosphere, it might be wise for the business to clarify or enforce a policy about pets in the indoor seating area. Overall I will definitely be back — it’s a solid spot for coffee, food, and a laid-back time. With a small improvement in clarity around their pet policy, Waldschänke could enhance the comfort and safety of all guests.

Visited mid 2025, good place. As someone from the West Country of England where cider is traditionally as popular as beer I was very impressed by Waldschänke. The perry was to die for. Really nice staff & owner too.

Service was great, facility was clean and cute. Cider donuts, delicious. The chicken chorizo burritos and the bacon burritos were both great, but even better with the salsa. The iced honey lavender latte was light and refreshing, and I absolutely loved how warm and authentically spicy the chai was! Can't want to be back to try the cider side!

This place is a hidden gem! Loved everything that we tried. Don’t sleep on the cider slushie, it’s fantastic. The staff is awesome and the vibe is excellent. Highly recommend!

There's not much to complain about here. They always have a great selection of cider. I really appreciate that they make cider in sweet, semi sweet, off dry, and dry styles. This gives us people a chance to zero in on the ones that they are more likely to enjoy. For example, I really like things on the sweeter end of the spectrum and my girlfriend prefers dryer ciders. In the summer months, they always have cider based slushies, which are quite delicious. I only wish that we would get rid of the seasonality and enjoy these tasty treats all year long. I've only tried the coffee once, but I was pretty happy with it. I've had the food in the small restaurant window that is inside. This used to be a food truck outside. I must say it's nothing fancy, but it sure is tasty and considering that there's no other food really in walking distance from the cidery, it is a good thing to have. They do a nice job of hosting event events like trivia and comedy. The staff are quite friendly.

Ciders coffee and some food- awesome patio - what more could u want? Have a little parking on the side too We came on a quiet day but were able to have our dog on the patio Tasty pear and apple ciders!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Waldschanke! We've been several times in the evenings and the ciders are top notch. They rotate regularly and I've never had one I haven't liked. The hubs and I always get flights so we can try more. Recently decided to give their coffee and breakfast a try and were so glad we did. Their haus made chai and cold brew are excellent. My husband still talks about the banana fosters French toast. They were also very sweet to our senior dachshund and brought him a whipped cream cone! It's cozy and welcoming, the food and drinks are on point, and the staff is delightful!

Euro comfort food + killer cider Awesome spot! Order food at the grill and drinks at the bar (pro tip). One wheelchair-accessible restroom--guys, be decent and leave the lid down. Had the Thurgau Dry--like white wine but actually good. The Swiss burger was perfection. I had it with an Impossible burger. The pretzel was spot on, spätzle was rich and gooey, and the Jäger schnitzel nailed it. Even the coleslaw was fresh and tasty. Great flavors, super chill vibes. Great for a small group. I'll be back.

Absolutely loved lunch and drinks here. I had the Pear Cider and it was the perfect amount of sweet for me. Hubs had the Hot Fuzz and loved the heat. I had schnitzel and it was delicious. Hubs had the spaetzel and said it was the best he's ever had (and we do a LOT of German food). But the BIG SHOUT OUT needs to go to the gentleman who made our food. He worked with me to get a spaetzel that my noodle-loving daughter would love and she did. Thankful for his patience! Everyone here was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Great food, awesome cider and wonderful people. We sat at the bar and had a lovely time sampling ciders and yummy food. We shared a pretzel and tried the spatzle. I just wish that we lived a bit closer so that we could go back and have their cider every day!

Loving this place. I'm on a German kick right now... ich liebe deutsche essen!!!! Cider is very delicious! I got a flight and just put in an order for their schnitzel.. so we shall see. Service is great btw! And it is very cute!

Favorite cider place ! It's also close to where we live so it's nice to have such a friendly and fun place with good food and drinks so close by. They also hold events here from time to time. We had the pleasure of seeing one of our favorite comedians here once ... BEN ROY! Crystal also comes here for coffee quite often which makes the coffee punch card a perfect match for her! She is a latte girl! I'm a huge cider fan so this is the perfect spot for us as a couple. We also use this as a go to spot to meet up with friends and connect here first before going out for the day or an event. Highly recommend and we will continue to keep coming back again and again and again!

Sweet spot! Got the pretzel and the brat dishes! Both super yummy! Great spot to bring your dog (on the patio only)! Excellent ambiance!!! Great spot to hang when the weather is perfect like today!!!

This place is great! Delicious breakfast, smooth coffee lattes, and Cider on tap! We got a flight to try a few different flavors (my favorite is the Pearadox). Perfect spot for business or friends, or both! Cheers! We will be coming back here with our friends! Or to do some WFH

Really cute Swiss German cidery and coffee haus. It offered a variety of breakfast and lunch items as well as European beers and ciders. Their coffee was great and they even have a loyalty punch card that you can leave at the till library or cards. Service was super friendly and very quick.

Place was ok, Nothing to write home about, great small menu, but the reason for the low rating was that they are known for the cider doughnuts which we wanted to try but the baker was not there or just starting to make the doughnuts if we are ever back in Colorado, I'll try and stop by to give this place another try.

Very friendly and great smells of delicious coffee this morning! - This place is such a delight! My husband came here while I was away visiting my family in NY! He came for the ciders - he's a huge cider fan! He told me how good they were and how amazing the service was- incredibly friendly, close to where we live, just a real treat! So this morning he told me we should come check out the coffee before heading into the city! I got a mocha cappuccino to go and it was so delicious ! They also have punch cards and a rewards program and I love both of those types of things. They are planning on expanding with more food and things and I just loved the overall vibe and art and what they had to offer here. I will definitely be coming back quite often in our new neighborhood! Love this!

My husband and I split a flight ($14) of four, with a guava slushie, purple rain, blue bear and Pineapple Express. The purple rain and slushie were our favorites - purple rain was so unique with the pea powder and the guava one tasted so good! Love trying the ciders here. The outside space was nice - it looks like they no longer have the patio shade covers but they have misters now that felt nice (almost too misty). As always, the staff was super nice and attentive as well. We've moved out of the neighborhood so always love a reason to be in the area and stop by!

The location is in a neighborhood right outside the heart of Denver, but not unreachable if you're willing to take the bus. It was definitely worth it to come out here and try a "stump" flight of ciders. The selection all sounded great, but thanks to the bartender's guidance I made some good choices. They pride themselves on having a balanced menu, and I found want I wanted, semi-sweet to sweet: -Cloud City (loved the taste of jasmine) -Guava slushee (the sweetest) -Loveland Pass (passionfruit) -Lemon Haze Again, I loved chatting with the bartender, who very kindly recommended walking down a few blocks for restaurants (tacos!!). Waldschänke appears to be the only cider place open on a Monday. Unfortunately, that's also when they don't offer their full food selection. Inside, it feels like a nice place to hang out with some bar seating and larger tables for groups.

How did we find this gem? Yelp, of course. If you're not using Yelp to find all the amazing spots, your strategy is lacking. Don't be mad, it true. You can fix it, though. Yelp never disappoints. Today was no different. Waldschanke Ciders offers so many varieties and options of ciders - there is something for everyone. Not sure of that you want? No problem. Between their very accurate descriptions and their flight options, you can be sure you get exactly what you're looking for. We had a flight of some interesting ciders, ordered a few pints and took some pints home with us. Good day. Today it was sooooo very windy, we stayed inside at the bar, but on other days, you can spread out to their outdoor patio. Staff were incredibly helpful but also laid back. It's actually the perfect combo. It was a short drive for us and yes, we'll be back .

Phenomenal Cidery in Denver. We were recommended by the owner of Diebolt to try them and I'm thrilled we did. We got EVERYTHING on the menu. Not a surprise we left there feeling exceptionally well... lol Everything was so good! We couldn't say no. Even the hot cider was incredible. It was comforting and perfect for the chilly weather. The inside is cozy and the bartender was so friendly and welcoming. It was such a nice environment with great drinks. I love their logo as well. You really can't go wrong here!

Cute local place to grab a drink! They have a variety of board games in the corner for use while you're there! The staff is always very welcoming and informative. They offer great suggestions based on your flavor profile! They're constantly rotating their taps so every time you go in it's something different even while you're there they could rotate a tap or two. The food isn't bad either. Limited options but quality over quantity I believe

This place has coffee AND cider! How is it that we'd never visited Waldschänke Ciders until today? We arrived about 2pm, just before it started to get really busy. There was plenty of seating, including a pleasant patio. They have an extensive cider menu and we tried several flavors, our favorites included the Mad Lion coffee, Pineapple Express, Hot Fuzz (habanero and peach), and the Pearadox. We also enjoyed some espresso drinks and a hot chocolate for the little guy. We honestly can't wait to visit again soon to try some more ciders. I'd like to stop by for morning coffee some time too, and hope they might offer some gluten free/vegetarian/vegan breakfast and snack options.

Came here today to check out the coffee and ciders! Such a chill atmosphere and the service was great! I had an iced caramel latte with almond milk (thank you for lots of different types of "milks" for people do don't dairy!) My husband had a dandelion cider and it was awesome!!! While we were there we found out they do bingo on Tuesdays, trivia on Thursday and they have a food truck and you can bring your well-behaved dogs! Yay! We can't wait to go back!

This place is amazing!!! My wife and I were looking for some ciders while visiting Denver, and wow!! We were blown away. The staff is positive, friendly, and attentive. Excellent service all around. The ciders are unbelievably good. Nirvana in a glass. My wife and I started with flights. I ended up getting three more after that. Mixing two of them to make my own perfectly balance dry cider dream. I would move to Denver to be able to frequent this the establishment on a weekly cadence. Phenomenal.

This is such a hidden gem! There is a coffee shop, the cidery and food! Outdoor seating and indoor seating, family friendly, relaxed, cozy and very lgbt inclusive. Highly recommend!

Came across this because I was in the area and I'm so glad I found it! Staff was nice and helpful was able to purchase Cans to go and realized they sell coffee as well and food! Will come back to give it a shot. Vibe here is awesome

This is a small business that is amazing! Ciders and coffee w a small kitchen in back that specializes in German style food. Everyone that works there is awesome and they even have to go ciders!

Service is always great. Lots of variety and the cider choices rotate often, their flagships always a good choice. Food is really good. There are lots of good events. Highly recommend.

we like cideries, they're an excellent alternative to breweries. waldschänke is a special venue. you'll experience a european vibe in north denver. the space is super interesting. they have live music, they have trivia, they have a very adequate coffee shop within. my favorite is the mango and lime frozen ciders which can be swirled. they have an in-house food truck serving schnitzel, spaetzle, brats, and more. their espresso is above and beyond. the patio's perfect. the staff couldn't be nicer. please support these euros :-) .

Went on a Sunday on a date. It was fairly quiet and not too busy. Great selection of ciders with an outside seating area. There is a coffee shop and food truck in the front.

Friends were visiting from out of town and we had wanted to go here for some time so this was the perfect reason. We went for both the food and the ciders. Take note, their food truck is not open on Mondays. Plan accordingly. Lets start with the food. We got a giant pretzel for the table with both the honey mustard and the brie thyme dipping sauces. I suggest getting both. I had the Swiss Rötsi Plate, hashbrowns with a grilled bratwurst, accompanied by mixed greens with a vinaigrette dressing, cornichons, and spicy stone-ground mustard. Of course I added the melted Raclette cheese to the hashbrowns. Now on to the ciders. Everything we tried we enjoyed, but... But, you must try the slushies!! On a hot day, this was total refreshment. I would head straight for the slush next time. We will be back, for sure!

Coffee and cider was ok, wanted to get some apple cider dough nuts but they were out. Pretty cool spot

I've been here once for their movie riffing night, a couple times to pick up some online cider orders, and a few times for trivia night. Every time has been great! Their craft ciders (at least a dozen different varieties on tap at any time) are delicious! I recommend CrÄ-Basin, Zermatt Razz, Purple Rain, Blue Bear, and Life's a Birch, but there are so many more great ciders to choose from to suit any taste. Don't miss the Euro Wagen food truck outside, where you can get German/Swiss favorites like pork schnitzel and rösti! They can even add your food to your tab inside and give you a buzzer to let you know when it's ready. And if RTD is your designated driver, no problem! They're right next to the 41st and Fox rail station, just one stop on the B and G lines from Union Station. Best ciders I've ever had.

Love this place! This place was near our air bnb when we were visiting denver, so we stopped in for a quick cup of coffee. The coffee was good, very nice barista. We noticed they serve cider as well so we decided to come back that evening. We got two cider flights and had a great time! The ciders were delicious! Would highly suggest doing a flight. The service was great, very nice staff.

Great ciders and the staff was very friendly. I enjoyed their ciders, and there is great seating inside and outside. Also big plus for being dog friendly!

I am loving this spot. Haven't tried any food but my friend says it's awesome. The service is great everyone is awesome and the annoyance is fun and super chill...I will be back to visit every time I'm back in Denver

I've been hearing nothing but amazing things about Waldschänke Ciders for awhile now from friends in the Denver area. I finally got the excuse when I had to travel down to Denver for a meeting and landed right down the street from here. The building is in the middle of a neighborhood with narrow streets, but thankfully has a parking lot attached to the location. It was 10:30 in the morning, so I wasn't quite sure if they were even pouring their cider yet, but since they also have coffee on premise, I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. I chose a flight of four and grabbed a seat to get some work done. The bar is in the lower area of the building, directly next to the fermentation area. The Limoncello and Cra-Basin were my favorites on the flight - super tart and refreshing, with a big punch of spicy ginger in the Limoncello. I decided to snag a four pack to go since they offer a slight discount and went home with the Cherry Bomb, Limoncello, the Hot Fuzz (INSANELY SPICY! Be warned!) and their Mad Lion which is a coffee cider with a heavy dose of coffee flavor - seriously tasted like I was drinking sweet cold brew. I'll definitely be back during more "acceptable" cider drinking hours so I can enjoy their food truck and hopefully some of those cider donuts I see all over their social media!

Beautiful space- you get to see the cider making and the tables are made with casks. They recently started breakfast service- the best meal is the egg scramble- I don't recommend the oatmeal- it was a watery packet version- the people are great! It is worth going for coffee and a nice egg breakfast- sit inside or outside- you will enjoy your visit

Don't get too confused; This place is two stores in one. They do have a comradery for assistance, though, so that's cool. But after I got out of my confused stupor, I visited their hard cider section. Quite honestly, I dig it. The place offers a wide array of interesting flavors, from traditional apples to pine needles (which I do reccomend). Their menu also changes by the season, so it's encouraging to visit periodically.

Ok good the empanadas consumed in shop are good The frozen ones not great after heating up place was crowded with lots of customers which is good

This place has converted me to ciders. They have a rotating menu which offers a variety of ciders that caters to everyone. The service was great and the place itself is really cute. I love to go to their trivia nights or to just grab a drink with some friends. I've also been going for their coffee which is also really good!

I'm used to fall in the Northeast, where apple cider donuts are worshipped as they deserve. I've been on the hunt for decent cider donuts in Denver the last several falls and was PUMPED to try Waldschänke's cider donuts after reading the rave reviews. I fully intended to buy several donuts, but after seeing one, ultimately decided to just get a single donut. The flavor was good, albeit not very cider-y, but the donut seemed more like a mushy cake consistency than a donut. A bit of a topping or coating would go a long way! I didn't not enjoy it, but it also did not satisfy my apple cider donut craving. I won't be back here for donuts, but will most definitely be back to try some of the ciders -- love the vibe here!

*Open for outdoor dining and indoor dining* Another stop on a recent trip to Denver. Came here with a few friends on a Friday night for a relaxing night out. This fun place is run by a couple who are delightful. They're kind, they have good recommendations, and they keep this place well-run! We ordered a few cider flights and beers. If you're a cider fan, this is a great place for the many flavors they have! There is also a good truck in the premises that you can order food and dessert from.

Ok, this place is rad. It's been on my list for awhile. For some reason I thought they were located in a different part of town...Nope, they're sitting pretty in Sunnyside! Is it just me? Or have ciders gotten better over the last decade? From my observation, cider makers have taken a similar approach to craft breweries. Experimenting, pushing boundaries, and utilizing high quality ingredients. Who whudda thunk? If you're a cider aficionado or novice (like myself), Waldschänke is an exemplary place to begin your journey. For starters, they have a dedicated coffee haus inside the space. Score! I was in need of a caffeine jolt, so it made total sense to start with an Americano. I believe they utilize a local roaster, Mad Loon, if my memory serves me correctly. The Swiss-inspired ciders are crazy good. Some sweet, some dry, some completely deviating from the norm; which is a positive thing. Flavors of apricot, habanero, cactus flower, cold brew, cherry vanilla, etc. are just the tip of the iceberg. I had full pours of the Mad Lion and Apricot Sour, and sampled many others. Too many. Everything was excellent! In addition to the product, you'll find a welcoming, inclusive space. An outdoor patio and an Eastern European interior. Do yourselves a favor and support a family owned business like Waldschänke this weekend!

This is a super cute spot with a lovely outdoor patio and kind staff. Ciders are obviously not for everybody, so you'd have to be prepared for a limited selection if you're looking for anything other than cider. When it comes to the ciders, my primary take away is that the ways in which they label the ciders didn't really fit/work for me. Several of their dry and semi-dry ciders were either flavorless or not dry at all. They are unique and I love that there is a place specializing in ciders, but what I ordered did not taste as I expected. I got a flight and only ordered dry and semi-dry and most of them were on the sweeter side or just a bit watery. My friend got a slushy and it wasn't for me. It was also very very thick so he had to wait for it to melt for a while. Again, nice people and a really cool concept!

We stumbled upon this during a dog walk and glad we did! Located in the more industrial side of the Sunnyside neighborhood, this place seems like a nice addition to the area. Almost has that feeling of the Colorado I knew 10 years ago where not every brewery has to be hip and busy. The business recently opened right before COVID - not the best timing. Hopefully these warm days this year will help them out. They have a dog friendly patio which is always a blessing and they even brought a water bowl and treats out for our pup. They had a wide range of ciders. I tried a dry one and it was delicious. Appears during warm moths they will do cider slushes. I tried that next (mango and cherry mixed). It was perfect for warm weather. Also learned the business is based on a family member's business in Switzerland. Notice the Swiss/German inspired food truck? They had flatbread, sausages, and pretzels. The pretzel was great! The flatbread was a bit cheesy for me but still a nice meal when you're out drinking. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Also they have a small parking lot or you can find street parking nearby. We definitely plan to return to try more flavors of their cider. This place should not be missed if you're in the area.

We initially only came here to grab a quick cup of coffee, but after seeing such a cute atmosphere, we ended up staying to try out some ciders. It's such a cute combination to specialize in coffee and ciders! I wish we were a bit hungrier to try the food from the food truck. The service was SO friendly I felt like I met a whole family that welcomed us into their home and did their absolute best to make us feel as happy as possible. Well, their efforts paid off because we were a very happy pair of customers. My fiance got the cider flight and just look at how cute the presentation is! I love rustic stuff, and this is as rustic as it gets. I also got a cider myself and chose the sweetest one on the menu (a big bonus for the menu to show the level of sweetness the drinks have). I definitely am interested in the cider slushee they advertised there. Maybe in the summer! Oh, and the coffee was quite tasty and they had some fun flavors, but I played it safe by getting a vanilla latte. Next time I'm gonna be a bit more wild!

Go here! NOW! Cider 10/10 food 10/10 staff 10/10 atmosphere 10/10. They have outdoor and indoor seating. I did not try the coffee but will be back soon to do so. Dogs are welcome. They can open up the giant garage doors on nice days. Parking is semi tricky but there is street parking and half a dozen spots specifically for customers

This cidery is a hidden gem. It's very close to downtown but you can still find parking. The taproom has large garage doors they open so the breeze blows through, but they also have portable cooling units to make it more comfortable in the summer. They have a food truck that opens in the afternoon that serves German food. We tried flights, including a taster of one of the cider slushies. I got the sangria flavor which was delicious and refreshing. We enjoyed every cider we tried. This is a perfect hangout spot with great libations, food, and friendly people.

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, well I say a cider a day calms the nerves away!! Best ciders in town. Take this From an individual who is obsessed with ciders and used to drink Angry orchards to cut the cravings. After their ciders I can never go back. It's everything you can ask for in a cider, refreshing and delicious. I personally like the sweet ones the best. Right now my favorite is their watermelon!!

Schnitzel is very good, but the ciders are the best. Very casual atmosphere. Can be difficult to park. Service is great...order at the bar. Some frozen ciders at this time. We've visited a few times.

I took a few friends visiting the Denver area here and we were all very impressed! The staff were friendly and attentive and happy to offer suggestions in the downtown area for our next stop. The inside was comfortable and had lots of character. It was enjoyable looking around at the decor. We all ordered flights so we could taste many ciders simultaneously. We were all happy with our flights and there wasn't really a cider we didn't enjoy. A few that stood out as general favorites were the hot mulled cider, the chai, the pomegranate and the coffee apple. It was in kind-of a suburban area but we made it here from downtown on Lyft scooters in 10 minutes. It's definitely worth the extra stretch! It's also a block away from the G train. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! I will definitely be returning in the future.