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Snarf's Sandwiches
This isn’t your average sandwich joint. Snarf’s is where you go when you need something messy, melty, and deeply satisfying after a long morning or a late night. The bread is always warm, the fillings are stacked high, and the vibe is fantastic and unpretentious, exactly how a great sandwich spot should feel.
Aviano Coffee
Aviano is where espresso purists and fashion people collide. It’s stylish, a little serious about its coffee, and always buzzing with laptop openers and quiet conversations. Expect perfect cortados, precision-drip brews, and baristas who care deeply about extraction times. If your idea of relaxing includes Scandinavian furniture and strong coffee, this is your spot.
Heaven Creamery Cherry Creek
Yes, it’s technically ice cream, but we’d argue Heaven Creamery is more of a lifestyle. It also offers the best coffee. Everything here is smooth, creamy, and somehow guilt-free, or at least that's what the minimalist signage and pastel colors imply. Great for post-shopping cool-downs or sugar-fueled catch-ups with friends who still believe in oat milk miracles.
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ink! Coffee
ink! is your go-to for no-fuss caffeine and prime people-watching. It’s fast, reliable, and always packed with a mix of business-casual regulars and locals grabbing a quick latte. The vibe says “I have 12 emails to answer but need espresso first.” Bonus points for outdoor seating when the weather cooperates.
4.4
of 5.0
(318)
Copper Door Coffee Roasters - Denver Botanic Gardens
Tucked near the Botanic Gardens, Copper Door is warm, unfussy, and genuinely great. As Denver’s only 100% female-owned roastery, it delivers craft coffee with community charm. Beans are roasted in-house, drinks are always smooth, and the vibe makes you want to stay a while. Great for solo work sessions or casual hangs that start with coffee and end with pastries.
Syrup Cherry Creek
If you’re craving an unapologetically massive breakfast, Syrup delivers every time. The menu is stacked with pancakes, waffles, bacon-packed everything, and diner-style coffee that keeps coming. It’s loud, fun, and made for people who want brunch with zero pretension. Come here with an appetite and leave with full stomachs and no regrets.
Olive & Finch
Olive & Finch is the kind of all-day café you wish were around the corner from your apartment. It’s cozy, stylish without trying too hard, and serves everything from hearty breakfast sandwiches to flaky pastries that ruin diets. The coffee’s strong, the food’s fresh, and you’ll probably end up staying way longer than you planned. And that’s the point.
Little Owl Coffee - LoHi
Little Owl is compact, efficient, and unreasonably good. The coffee here tastes great, with beans roasted in-house and every drink dialed in. It’s a stylish little corner to grab something excellent to-go or pause at the bar if you’ve got five quiet minutes. No fluff, just a beautifully executed coffee experience in a sleek, modern space.
Middle State Coffee
The Middle State is where cool baristas and serious coffee lovers converge. Their roasts are bold, their branding is sharp, and their seasonal drinks are always worth trying. The cafe is minimal but never cold, with a mellow vibe that invites you to stay a while. If you’re into indie music, interesting ceramics, and pour-overs done right, this is your place.
The Den Family Social Club
The Den is a café that doubles as a community living room, where everyone from remote workers to creatives can post up with a perfect cappuccino. The plant-filled space, cozy nooks, and ultra-friendly staff make it feel like your coolest friend’s apartment. Their seasonal drinks are always fun, and you’ll probably end up staying way longer than you planned.
Highlands Cork & Cafe
The coffee at Highlands Cork is smooth, rich, and pairs perfectly with their killer breakfast burritos. They keep it classic, espresso, drip, and lattes done well every single time. What sets it apart is the setting: a cozy, vine-covered patio, quirky indoor corners, and an always-friendly staff that makes you feel like you’ve been coming here for years.
Servant Coffee
This bright, design-savvy cafe feels like a Scandinavian furniture showroom with better espresso. Whether you’re deep in work mode or just pretending to write your novel, Servant’s ultra-smooth pour-overs and rotating single origins will keep you focused. There’s always a solid playlist and enough table space to stay awhile. It’s calm, caffeinated, and kind of addictive, in the best way.
The Drip Cafe
The Drip Cafe is a tiny caffeine temple with major soul. It’s got mismatched chairs, great energy, and a latte game that knows no off-days. The community vibes are strong, the art rotates, and there’s usually a conversation worth eavesdropping on. Perfect for a post-museum refuel or pretending you’re a local with taste. This is where neighborhood coffee magic happens,
Tonantzin Casa de Café
Tonantzin feels like stepping into someone’s warm, art-filled living room with a good coffee. You’ll smell cinnamon before you hit the door, and once inside, it’s all about café de olla, house-made pastries, and real community. It’s one of those spots that feels sacred and lowkey revolutionary. Come for the coffee, stay for the heart, and leave with a new favorite place.
Method Coffee Roasters
Method is for people who can taste the difference between "good coffee" and "damn, who roasted this?" It’s sleek, quietly confident, and laser-focused on the cup. No frills, just clean design, big flavor, and baristas who take beans very seriously. This is your no-nonsense, all-quality spot, ideal for powering through work or rethinking everything you knew about espresso.
MiddleState Coffee
MiddleState is where tattooed baristas, bold flavors, and strong wi-fi intersect. The space is sleek, a little edgy, and always buzzing with locals and freelancers. Their coffee menu leans experimental (yes, the espresso soda actually slaps), and the pastries are worth showing up early for. It's the kind of place you end up making your entire personality and honestly, fair.
Coffee Story - Aurora
Coffee Story feels like a warm hug wrapped in a minimalist, Korean-inspired design. Their lattes are smooth, the waffles are fluffy, and the playlist always hits. It’s the perfect spot for long catch-ups, casual dates, or getting cozy with a good book and a perfect pour-over. This spot’s chill energy will make you want to stay all day, and then come back tomorrow.
4.1
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Chai & Chai Ethnic Kitchen
This vibrant Aurora spot is where spiced Chai flows endlessly and comfort food gets an upgrade. Chai & Chai serves soul-warming drinks alongside craveable South Asian dishes in a colorful, casual space. Whether you’re into karak, Kashmiri pink tea, or just want to spice up your usual coffee run, this cozy hideaway delivers full flavor and serious vibes.
4.7
of 5.0
(2,178)
Cuba Bakery & Café
Cuba Bakery & Café is your new go-to for Cuban coffee that’s strong, sweet, and impossible to forget. Pair that with fresh guava pastries, Cuban sandwiches, and a warm, no-frills atmosphere, and you’ve got a place that feels like home. Whether you're fueling up or winding down, this Aurora gem brings the island energy every time.
Wake & Take Café and Event Center
Wake & Take feels like a neighborhood gathering spot disguised as a stylish café. The espresso drinks are solid, the brunch menu is stacked, and the space regularly hosts open mics, pop-ups, and art shows. It’s creative, inclusive, and perfect for when you want your caffeine with a little culture on the side.
LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
LaMar’s is a no-nonsense donut haven with coffee that gets the job done. It’s not trying to be trendy, it’s just delicious. The donuts are massive, pillowy, and unapologetically sweet, perfect with a hot cup of drip coffee. This is your morning go-to when you want a sugar rush and a caffeine kick, no latte art required.
Tea City Cafe
Tea City Cafe is a lovely place known for its excellent coffee. Their special Vietnamese coffee, made with sweetened condensed milk, is rich, smooth, and a favorite for those wanting something different. The cafe also serves a range of classic coffee drinks like well-made espresso, creamy lattes, and cool iced coffees.
Legends Coffee
Legends Coffee is sleek, stylish, and seriously good at what it does. With locally roasted beans, craft-level lattes, and a rotating menu of house-made pastries, this is where Aurora’s coffee crowd comes to stay caffeinated in style. Natural light pours through big windows, making it an ideal workspace, or just an excuse to stay for “one more cup.”
Lost Coffee - Aurora
Lost Coffee is quietly brewing some of the best espresso in town. This peaceful spot near the Anschutz campus is perfect for a slow morning or a focused study session. Their beans are ethically sourced, the service is warm, and the vibe is minimalist without feeling cold. Basically, if you’re looking to get found, start here.
The Weathervane Cafe
Walking into The Weathervane feels like visiting your eclectic grandma’s attic, but with better coffee. The space is cozy, vintage, and overflowing with charm. Upstairs? A snug loft perfect for catching up or getting lost in your thoughts. Order a honey lavender latte, settle into a mismatched chair, and let this magical little nook become your new hideout.
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