
Coffee in Baker
Novel Strand Cafe
Rates above the average for coffee near Baker — one of 37 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Novel Strand Cafe is a neighborhood coffee shop in Baker known for expertly crafted espresso drinks and fresh pastries, located at 1st and Cherokee in Denver.
A welcoming local spot with genuinely kind staff, quality sourced beans from Harbinger Roasters, and a mellow workspace vibe that pulls in steady neighborhood regulars.
- ✓Expertly crafted espresso drinks and smooth, drinkable coffee
- ✓Fresh, delicious savory breakfast pastries that reviewers rave about
- ✓Genuinely kind and knowledgeable staff who make the experience personal
- ✓Weekend beer service alongside coffee
- ✓Great workspace for mornings with steady but relaxed foot traffic
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
People Order
- —espresso drinks
- —savory breakfast pastries
- —latte
- —seasonal salted maple syrup
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsLogan Middleton
a year ago
So happy that coffee at Novel Strand is back! The coffee is smooth and drinkable, and the savory breakfast pastries are to die for. The best thing about NS is the staff: always so kind, generous, and personable. One of my favorite places in Denver. Be sure to stop by!
Max Wolk
a year ago
So happy this opened and is available for the neighborhood again! Nothing like stopping on the way to work, or taking a walk to 1st and Cherokee on a weekend morning for some great coffee. The menu is simple, but with all of the items any coffee lover is looking for. Fresh pastries, and I particularly am loving their use of Harbinger Roasters as their beans source, top notch! Definitely worth the stop in Baker. As a bonus, you can have coffee and beer on weekends!
Zachary Clarey
a year ago
Great coffee and friendly barista very knowledgeable serving up delicious espresso. They use color roasters out of eagle Colorado. Local shop with locally sourced top tier products. Pastries are delicious too! Great space to sit and work for the morning.
Kevin Mann
a year ago
Stopped for coffee and to catch up on a few emails. Pleasant service. I liked the latte - seems to be a light-ish roast espresso (a bit sour vs roasty), good if that’s your jam. The seasonal salted maple syrup was really good - unusual. Mellow vibe but a steady stream of neighborhood types, seems very popular. Would be happy to hang for beers sometime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Novel Strand Cafe worth it in Baker?
A welcoming local spot with genuinely kind staff, quality sourced beans from Harbinger Roasters, and a mellow workspace vibe that pulls in steady neighborhood regulars. Known for: smooth espresso and savory pastries.
What should I order at Novel Strand Cafe?
Popular choices at Novel Strand Cafe include espresso drinks, savory breakfast pastries, latte, seasonal salted maple syrup.
What do visitors love about Novel Strand Cafe?
Expertly crafted espresso drinks and smooth, drinkable coffee Fresh, delicious savory breakfast pastries that reviewers rave about Genuinely kind and knowledgeable staff who make the experience personal Weekend beer service alongside coffee Great workspace for mornings with steady but relaxed foot traffic
How expensive is Novel Strand Cafe?
Novel Strand Cafe is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.5-star rating from 23 Google reviews.
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