Study or Work Remotely at These 11 Coffee Shops in Denver, CO
Where can you achieve peak caffeine consumption in the Rocky Mountains? Getting out of the house to focus on work or studies can get the productivity juices flowing. A coffee shop offers the perfect place to bury your head in a book or laptop. Luckily, Denver is full of great study spots and places to work remotely that also happen to serve fragrant, alluring coffees and teas. These 11 Denver coffee shops are the best for brews and brainstorming!
Aviano Coffee
244 Detroit Street, Denver, CO
(303) 399-8347
This pristine oasis tucked away in Cherry Creek features bright Edison bulbs fixed to faux metal pipes, a huge barista station, and shaggy ferns hanging from the ceiling. It also has plenty of private nooks for focusing on work without distractions. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to see that the drink prices here are on par with other mainstream coffee chains. Try the tasty Vietnamese iced coffee while sitting in a sunny seat near the coffee bar. It’ll definitely boost productivity for the day!
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer Street (Unit B), Denver, CO
Crema Coffee House is an artisanal coffee house that definitely caters to coffee snobs. However, this joint’s passion for crafting amazing coffee won’t leave you feeling intimidated! You can stop in for something quick or grab a drink and sit a while. You’ll love that this coffee shop has a little outdoor patio where you can settle in with your drink on warmer days, right in the heart of RiNo. Crema Coffee House also has a food menu that features burritos, quiche, waffle fries, and sandwiches. The portions are actually much closer to “restaurant’ portions than “coffee house” portions.
Queen City Collective
2962 Welton Street, Denver, CO
(303) 728-9209
This farm-to-cup coffee house serves small-batch roasts from small-time farmers and producers. Queen City’s owners know all of their coffee sources personally. Go for a nice cold brew and a donut while you settle in to see what all the hype is about. Sit near the window and enjoy people watching between working. You’ll want to come back so you can try more pastries and their fresh coffee!
Metropolis Coffee Denver
1661 Central Street, Denver, CO
(303) 563-7021
It’s guaranteed your day is going to get at least 30% better if you’re picking up a cold brew and croissant at Metropolis Coffee Denver. The quiet, laid-back vibe in this coffee house makes it easy to get tunnel vision with your laptop while trying to get some work done.
Milk Tea People
1641 Market Street (Suite 133), Denver, CO
(719) 551-9270
Discovering Milk Tea People was such a treat! This little tea room in the Market Station neighborhood offers matcha in more varieties than you probably ever knew could be possible! Try something like their tri-color strawberry matcha with layers of strawberry, milk, and matcha. The flavor is so balanced and satisfying, you’ll love every sip.
Death & Co
1280 25th Street, Denver, CO
(720) 330-2660
Situated in RiNo, Death & Co will bring you back to life with its great coffee bar. This is not your average Denver coffee joint. While it’s fine to simply come for coffee, Death & Co is actually a brunch spot that also serves cocktails. That means that your coffee can come in the form of an espresso martini called the Wizard in Black if that’s what you’re in the mood for! Overall, this is a top place for a sophisticated, elevated coffee experience. Start or end your work day here, you’re gonna love it.
Hello Darling Café
1610 Little Raven Street (Suite 110), Denver, CO
Hello Darling fits the description of a “cute” coffee shop perfectly. This little gem near Confluence Park has a nice coffee selection. The café’s layout offers different seating options with different configurations that will make it easy to choose between being “open” and “private.” There’s also a wall of windows providing natural light to ensure that you don’t feel “stuffy” while getting lost in work. This is the perfect cozy spot to bring your laptop and settle in for a little while.
The Wild
1660 Wynkoop Street (Suite 100), Denver, CO
The Wild should really be called “The Refined.” The Wild is a neighborhood coffee bar, cocktail bar, and wine bar. If you prefer to sip outside, you can escape to a patio that faces Union Station. Try something different like the lavender rosemary latte- it is the epitome of flavor and sophistication. The floral notes come through with every sip.
Stella’s Coffee
1476 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO
(303) 777-5684
Conveniently located down the street from the E, F, and H lines, Stella’s is a classic neighborhood coffee shop! They also have plenty of bike racks! Stella’s does made-from-scratch coffee syrups that people rave about. The coffee menu consists of incredible items like golden lattes, chagaccino lattes, and other “healthy” latte items. If you’re a coffee lover, this is another great one to check out.
Hudson Hill
619 East 13th Avenue, Denver, CO
(303) 832-0776
Hudson Hill is the best coffee, beer, wine, and cocktail bar in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. This is definitely the place to go when you feel like putting on some nice clothes before heading out the door in search of a quiet place to get some work done. The ultra-sophisticated coffee menu here features cappuccinos, turmeric lattes, espressos, and cold brews. This is also one of the few coffee houses you’ll find that serves dalgona whipped coffee. This hand-beaten coffee consists of coffee powder, sugar, and hot water and is oh so good.
Queens Eleven
3603 Walnut Street, Denver, CO
(720) 583-1143
Everyone in Denver knows about the larger-than-life mural by PichiAvo that’s found inside Queens Eleven. However, they may not know about the larger-than-life coffee blends from local roasters that give this café its essence. You’ll enjoy all things from regular drip coffee to some more exciting items the baristas are whipping up.
For more recommendations on where to eat and drink in the city, check out our Denver page, here!
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Restaurant recommendations kindly provided by: Haley Paez | @milehighandhungry
Haley Paez is the food lover behind one of Denver’s best food Instagram accounts and blog – @milehighandhungry. With close to 50K followers, she updates locals and travelers on the best eats in town. Even though she is not a Denver native, since moving here from a food capital – Chicago – her love for culture, cuisine, and community came with her and blossomed into this Instagram page.
She tells Denver’s story through the lens of food. All the creative artisans that put themselves on plates are often untold and she brings them and their treasures to life via pictures and video. As someone who grew up with a desire to travel, she accomplished this by trying the food of far away places right in her neighborhood. Therefore, her page shows a wide variety of cuisines to show that traveling doesn’t always take place on planes, instead it finds a way to come through on our plates as well. Follow her on instagram @milehighandhungry to join her journey through the Denver food scene and beyond!
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