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Downtown · The Center of It All
Best Coffee near Downtown
Coffee shops built for the commuter and the laptop crowd — fast, good, and spread out enough that you can almost always find a seat on a weekday morning.
Top picks: King’s Smoke & Vape (4.9★), The Cheesecake Factory (4.2★), Novo Coffee (4.5★). 28 coffee tracked in and around Downtown.
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King’s Smoke & Vape
4.9★(1,377)
1551 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Late-night smoke shop with killer vibes
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The Cheesecake Factory
4.2★(7,300)· $$
1201 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Decadent cheesecake, ambitious dinner menu
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Novo Coffee
4.5★(1,061)· $$
1600 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Homemade syrups, breakfast burritos, great vibes
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Modern Market Eatery - Champa
4.1★(1,520)· $$
900 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Build-your-own bowls with fresh, healthy ingredients
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PokeClub
4.7★(522)· $
1520 Stout St #1a, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Spicy miso ramen and fresh poke bowls
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Starbucks Coffee Company
4.0(857)·$$$$
303 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Baristas who remember your order, every time
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Known for: Spam musubi and fresh bento boxes, quick
MAD Greens Salads - Downtown Denver
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4.6(371)·$$$$
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Known for: Owner-pulled shots, killer breakfast burritos, early opens
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
4.4(280)·$$$$
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Known for: Hand-dipped chocolate strawberries and toffee
The Yard Milkshake Bar
4.1(505)·$$$$
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Known for: Over-the-top shakes served in keepsake jars
Handcraft Espresso
4.8(143)·$$$$
1999 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Specialty syrups and baristas who care
Jamba
3.8(462)·$$$$
701 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Regulars come back for kat's smile
Corner Bakery Cafe
4.2(255)·$$$$
717 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Bustling corner spot, killer paninis and pastries
Tuscany Coffee & Deli
4.3(205)·$$$$
1600 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hand-rolled bagels, single-origin coffee, local charm
Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink
4.3(154)
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Known for: Live music, craft cocktails, historic charm
ink! Coffee 1801
3.9(180)·$$$$
1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Excellent americano, locally sourced breakfast burritos
My Favorite Muffin
4.1(243)·$$$$
1750 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Fresh muffins, killer sandwiches, lightning-fast service
Handcraft Espresso
4.8(60)
1001 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Handcrafted lavender lattes, worth the detour
Cinnabon
3.5(189)·$$$$
500 16th St Mall #138, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Frozen rolls, perpetually unprepared coffee shop
Walgreens
3.2(358)·$$$$
801 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Convenient location, inconsistent service experience
The Evil Bean
4.7(50)·$$$$
1515 Arapahoe St Ste 2-200, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Hidden second-floor gem, killer breakfast burritos
illy caffè
3.9(71)·$$$$
918 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Specialty syrups elevate every cup
The DNVR Coffee Co
4.4(29)·$$$$
Inside Main Lobby, 999 18th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Locally roasted, expertly pulled, genuinely friendly
Duel Coffee
4.1(17)
1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Early morning espresso shots before anyone else opens
1900 Coffee Tea & Eats
5.0(7)
1900 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Sweet bloom espresso and signature oatado magic
The 16th Street Commons
1.0(1)
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Known for: Coffee and commons in downtown denver's heart
