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: 16th Street (4.2★), King’s Smoke & Vape (4.9★), The Cheesecake Factory (4.2★). 42 coffee tracked in and around Downtown.

Top Local Picks

More coffee near Downtown

Little Owl CoffeeCoffeeClosed

Little Owl Coffee

4.7(1,162)·$$$$

1555 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hidden gem specialty coffee downtown

Modern Market Eatery - ChampaSandwichesOpen

Modern Market Eatery - Champa

4.1(1,520)·$$$$

900 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Build-your-own bowls, quick and healthy

PokeClubAmericanOpen

PokeClub

4.7(522)·$$$$

1520 Stout St #1a, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fresh poke bowls, spicy ramen, creative boba

Starbucks Coffee CompanyCoffeeOpen

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0(874)·$$$$

303 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Baristas who actually care about your order

Vibe Coffee and WineCocktailsClosed

Vibe Coffee and Wine

4.5(598)·$$$$

1490 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Spacious café with great cocktails and wifi

OBENTOJapaneseOpen

OBENTO

4.2(707)·$$$$

709 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Cheap, fresh japanese food, fast

MAD Greens Salads - Downtown DenverVeganClosed

MAD Greens Salads - Downtown Denver

4.4(491)·$$$$

1600 Stout St #100, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fresh salads and customizable bowls downtown

Fluid Coffee BarCoffeeClosed

Fluid Coffee Bar

4.6(385)·$$$$

1667 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Owner-operated coffee with real care

I Heart DenverOpen

I Heart Denver

4.4(385)

500 16th St Mall #264, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Denver souvenirs that actually don't suck

Blue Sparrow CoffeeCoffeeClosed

Blue Sparrow Coffee

4.7(192)

1576 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Stunning design meets thoughtful specialty coffee

Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryOpen

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

4.4(280)·$$$$

500 16th Street Ste 118, Denver Pavilions, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Handcrafted chocolate treats with serious variety

The Yard Milkshake BarOpen

The Yard Milkshake Bar

4.1(505)·$$$$

1600 California St #2, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Instagram-ready shakes in collectible jars

Amante Coffee at the OxfordCoffeeClosed

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

4.7(502)·$$$$

1612 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Old-world Denver charm meets European coffeehouse

Trompeau Bakery + CafeBakeryClosed

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

4.5(323)

934 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fresh croissants and cinnamon rolls daily

Little Owl Coffee - TremontCaféClosed

Little Owl Coffee - Tremont

4.6(165)·$$$$

410 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Excellent espresso in a stunning lobby setting

Little FinchAmericanClosed

Little Finch

4.4(476)·$$$$

1490 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Cozy bakery vibes with excellent coffee

Handcraft EspressoCoffeeOpen

Handcraft Espresso

4.8(143)·$$$$

1999 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Specialty coffee drinks with genuine care

Little Owl Coffee - PopulusCoffeeClosed

Little Owl Coffee - Populus

4.5(158)

240 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Modern coffee gem in a carbon-free hotel

JambaOpen

Jamba

3.8(462)·$$$$

701 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Smoothies and juices, hit-or-miss service

Corner Bakery CafeCaféClosed

Corner Bakery Cafe

4.2(255)·$$$$

717 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hit-or-miss sandwiches in a cozy spot

Tuscany Coffee & DeliCoffeeOpen

Tuscany Coffee & Deli

4.3(205)·$$$$

1600 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Artisan bagels and skillfully crafted lattes

lil Coffea Shop 6th AveCoffeeOpen

lil Coffea Shop 6th Ave

4.4(473)·$$$$

300 E 6th Ave #5, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Known for: Late-night coffee spot with genuine hospitality

Teachers' Lounge Food + DrinkOpen

Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink

4.3(154)

1250 Welton St, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Known for: Historic school building meets modern cocktails

ink! Coffee 1801CoffeeOpen

ink! Coffee 1801

3.9(180)·$$$$

1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Specialty coffee that beats chain rivals

My Favorite MuffinBakeryClosed

My Favorite Muffin

4.1(243)·$$$$

1750 16th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Fresh muffins and sandwiches, reasonable prices

CinnabonBakeryOpen

Cinnabon

3.5(189)·$$$$

500 16th St Mall #138, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Skip this location, try cherry creek instead

Handcraft EspressoCoffeeClosed

Handcraft Espresso

4.7(61)

1001 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Denver's best lavender latte destination

WalgreensOpen

Walgreens

3.2(358)·$$$$

801 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Convenient location, inconsistent service quality

The Evil BeanClosed

The Evil Bean

4.7(54)·$$$$

1515 Arapahoe St Ste 2-200, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Hidden gem with killer food prices

Queen City Collective CoffeeCoffeeClosed

Queen City Collective Coffee

4.6(60)

1675 Larimer St Unit D, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Smooth espresso, sprawling space, great vibes

illy caffèCoffeeClosed

illy caffè

3.9(71)·$$$$

918 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Italian espresso drinks in a calm cafe

Javai CoffeeCoffeeOpen

Javai Coffee

3.8(125)

1608 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Premium espresso at starbucks prices, open always

The DNVR Coffee CoCoffeeClosed

The DNVR Coffee Co

4.4(29)·$$$$

Inside Main Lobby, 999 18th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Expertly crafted lattes from local roasters

Sundae - 16th StreetClosed

Sundae - 16th Street

5.0(3)

1600 Glenarm Pl #120, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Handcrafted ice cream cones that melt hearts

Duel CoffeeCoffeeClosed

Duel Coffee

4.2(18)

1616 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Early morning espresso in the hotel lobby

Javai CoffeeCoffeeOpen

Javai Coffee

4.5(4)

400 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Affordable coffee that tastes absolutely amazing

1900 Coffee Tea & EatsCoffeeClosed

1900 Coffee Tea & Eats

5.0(8)

1900 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Known for: Friendly pop-up serving excellent espresso and matcha

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