SERIOUS coffee. (Like…eek. I feel like I should have *studied* prior to entering. I was not prepared. 🥶)
The entire experience was rescued by the amazing, approachable barista that took our orders.
A welcoming hug of a Ned Flanders dude in all the best ways 💜 - thanks, sir!!
AMAZING cinnamon roll and really, really good cherry goat cheese tart.
Fab mocha (and I don’t generally even like mochas) made with the bakers chocolate from the cinnamon roll bakery (definitely bookmarking THAT place for my next Denver visit)(and thanks so much for all the backstory, order-taking barista!!) - that mocha was legit like an espresso drink with chocolate in it, perfect amount of sweetness and the coffee not overpowered by sugar - definitely unlike the hot-chocolate-that-has-been-in-the-same-room-as-espresso like you get when ordering a mocha at most places 👍🏻👍🏻
Decent maple cinnamon latte. I don’t think I liked the roast that it was made with?? Very very bright and citrusy - not my jam.
At such an expert-level shop, I should have just ordered a cortado made with something close to my fave bean/roast (Ethiopia Guji) which they didn’t appear to have.
That’s my bad tho.
Just kinda weird vibes overall.
Industrial to the point of being uncomfortable, and the aura of the barista who actually made our drinks matched that vibe.
Supercute neighborhood locale tho, and had a parking lot in an area where street parking seems to be the norm, so that’s cool.
Most people won't qualify to sit in a Rolls Royce boutique, consult with the world's top-tier craftsmen, choose the finest handmade materials, have them custom-tailored to their preferences, and take delivery of a bespoke, hand-crafted piece of automotive jewelry.
But almost anyone can adventure into the fine art and science of farming, roasting, preparation, and tasting—the risky ambition of a relentless pursuit of excellence in coffee!
That's what happened to me when I pulled down Broadway and stopped into Corvus.
I recommend asking the baristas questions. I try something different and learn something new every time I come in. On my first visit, I was shocked when I paid $15 for a small cup of coffee—I thought the price was for an expensive bag of whole beans to take home! So I asked.
I quickly realized I was in a completely new world I had never ascended to before. I brought the Finca Deborah Equalizer to my nose, sniffed, then sipped—time stopped. I experienced the Corvus motto:
"A good coffee captures a flavor. A great coffee captures a place. The rarest coffees capture a moment."
I was instantly hooked and decided I'd rather have a world-class cup of coffee occasionally than all the free mediocre coffee in the world every day.
Since that first visit, I try something different every time I go in. I've had their more normally priced coffees as well.
What's the best available? The audacity and ambition of Corvus is impressive. They're humble, but they're out to deliver the best coffee available.
I was shocked by the patience of Joseph. He taught me some of the intriguing details of technique, timing, measuring, temperature, proportions.
I highly recommend their Coffee Flights!
The bakery items won’t offend the most discerning taste with anything common—they are also bespoke artistry of subtle refinement. Unique. On the first bite, you’ll know there’s a savant behind this effort. A rare genius.
Check their events—they actually have classes and cuppings! There’s also a subscription service where you can get what looks and feels like a little treasure box sent to your door with something new every month.
Amazing.
Place is beautiful. Perfect for an afternoon with a friend. The coffee though was awful, it was under extracted and super sour, so barista execution was not really good. Matcha was average.
Outstanding coffee shop. Corvus Coffee Roasters showed up on every list of recommended cafes in Denver, and I can absolutely see why. They are remarkably dedicated to the art of good coffee, with a variety of different single origin beans expertly prepared as either pourover or espresso. The team is super knowledgeable about each of their beans and can give you recommendations based your preferences, and they even do coffee tastings if you want to try a variety. I decided to get a cup of pourover using their Geisha beans, and it was fantastic; the perfect level of brightness, with great notes of fruit and caramel. I’m sure the staff could give you a far more robust description, but thought it was fantastic. They also have plenty of tasty pastries if you’re looking for something to pair with your coffee; I got their berry and goat cheese galette and am absolutely obsessed. The goat cheese gave the tart just enough tang and funk to keep the tart interesting, and it was a great counterbalance to the sweetness. I loved how creamy the goat cheese was, and the pastry shell was the right mix of flakey, buttery, and crumbly.
The vibes were also delightful, perfect for a casual hang out or for working remotely. There are a ton of outlets available and speedy WiFi, so it was a great spot to hole up with my laptop for a few hours. I also love the slightly industrial, dark architecture mixed with the giant windows and steams of sunlight — it created a nice and relaxing energy.
