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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Doppio Coffee - Denver

Doppio is a blink-and-you-miss-it café that delivers top-tier coffee with zero fluff. It’s got a modern, micro-lounge feel: clean lines, good music, and the kind of espresso that doesn’t need a filter (or syrup). This spot is for people who actually care about coffee, and who probably bring their notebook.

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Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters is a popular coffee shop in Denver. It has a stylish, modern look and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The shop is known for its high-quality coffee and unique drinks. Favorites include strong espresso, avocado toast, burrito, cortado. Large windows let in lots of natural light and offer great views for people-watching. There’s plenty of space to sit, whether you’re working or unwinding.

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The DNVR Coffee Co

DNVR Coffee Co serves excellent coffee in a relaxed setting. It was founded by local geologist Blake Eatherton. The café is known for using fresh, high-grade beans and making each drink with care. The staff is warm and helpful. They offer rich drip coffee and inventive espresso drinks like iced lattes with almond milk and honey.