Coffee in Downtown
Handcraft Espresso
Rates above the average for coffee near Downtown — one of 43 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Handcraft Espresso is a specialty coffee café near the Hilton Hotel in Denver known for expertly crafted cortados and latte art, with a team of exceptional baristas who prioritize customer happiness.
Reviewers consistently praise the knowledgeable baristas—especially Allie and Elissa—who craft drinks with skill and genuine warmth, making it a clear step above typical chain coffee shops.
- ✓Expert cortados and specialty coffee drinks that rival specialty cafés, not chain standards
- ✓Baristas like Allie and Elissa go above and beyond with personalised customer service and beautiful latte art
- ✓Wide variety of food options including burritos and pastries, plus sugar-free, oat milk, and coconut milk options
- ✓Rewards program available for repeat customers
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 – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
People Order
- —cortado
- —latte with latte art
- —specialty syrups in coffee drinks
- —burritos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Handcraft Espresso worth it in Downtown?
Reviewers consistently praise the knowledgeable baristas—especially Allie and Elissa—who craft drinks with skill and genuine warmth, making it a clear step above typical chain coffee shops. Known for: specialty coffee drinks with genuine care.
What should I order at Handcraft Espresso?
Popular choices at Handcraft Espresso include cortado, latte with latte art, specialty syrups in coffee drinks, burritos.
What do visitors love about Handcraft Espresso?
Expert cortados and specialty coffee drinks that rival specialty cafés, not chain standards Baristas like Allie and Elissa go above and beyond with personalised customer service and beautiful latte art Wide variety of food options including burritos and pastries, plus sugar-free, oat milk, and coconut milk options Rewards program available for repeat customers
How expensive is Handcraft Espresso?
Handcraft Espresso is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.8-star rating from 143 Google reviews.
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