Coffee in Downtown
ink! Coffee 1801
One of 43 coffee we've tracked near Downtown.
Things to Know
ink! Coffee 1801 is a specialty coffee shop in Denver known for superior quality black coffee and americanos that outshine major chains, located in a modern space with comfortable seating.
Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the espresso drinks—particularly americanos and lattes—and highlight genuinely friendly, efficient baristas who make the experience personal rather than corporate.
- ✓Exceptional americano and cold brew that reviewers say surpass Starbucks quality
- ✓Fast service and friendly baristas willing to make recommendations
- ✓Modern, clean atmosphere with plenty of comfortable seating ideal for working or studying
- ⚠Very few outlets available despite being marketed as a workspace (reviewers reported seeing only one)
- ⚠Slow service during peak times with long waits that don't seem to clear quickly
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 – 1:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
People Order
- —black coffee
- —americano
- —cold brew
- —latte with extra shot
- —breakfast burritos
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsJacob S
12 months ago
Get coffee here a lot. Nice quick spot to grab something before work. Black coffee and cold brew is good. It’s better than Starbucks, Starbucks is burnt. Can’t believe how bad Starbucks has gotten. Ink works are very nice too.
Esther Figueroa
6 years ago
Best americano I’ve had hands down .. friendly staff, fast service.
Douglas Hunter
2 years ago
Looking to try something outside the on every corner coffee shop, we stopped at Ink between conference sessions. Great coffee. Latte with at extra shot had me fully energized for the rest of the day. Will visit again!
Frumpled Biscuit
6 years ago
Good selection of coffee/drinks, modern and clean feel to the atmosphere with plenty of space. It's in a great location but manages to offer a secluded atmosphere good for focusing on whatever you may have brought with you. Cons are that outlets are few and far between (I saw one. ONE) and the wait is absurd. Ten person line shrank down to 5 in 15 minutes. Can't believe that's considered acceptable...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ink! Coffee 1801 worth it in Downtown?
Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the espresso drinks—particularly americanos and lattes—and highlight genuinely friendly, efficient baristas who make the experience personal rather than corporate. Known for: specialty coffee that beats chain rivals.
What should I order at ink! Coffee 1801?
Popular choices at ink! Coffee 1801 include black coffee, americano, cold brew, latte with extra shot, breakfast burritos.
What do visitors love about ink! Coffee 1801?
Exceptional americano and cold brew that reviewers say surpass Starbucks quality Fast service and friendly baristas willing to make recommendations Modern, clean atmosphere with plenty of comfortable seating ideal for working or studying
Is there anything to know before visiting ink! Coffee 1801?
Very few outlets available despite being marketed as a workspace (reviewers reported seeing only one) Slow service during peak times with long waits that don't seem to clear quickly
How expensive is ink! Coffee 1801?
ink! Coffee 1801 is moderately priced, with a 3.9-star rating from 180 Google reviews.
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