Coffee in Downtown
Little Owl Coffee - Populus
Rates above the average for coffee near Downtown — one of 44 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Little Owl Coffee is a specialty coffee shop inside the 13-story Populus Hotel in downtown Denver known for carefully crafted coffee drinks and creative menu options, located in the main floor lobby near the city center.
This is a beautifully designed space with baristas who genuinely care about quality, making it worth seeking out even if you're just passing through downtown Denver.
- ✓Exceptional iced vanilla latte with smooth, flavorful craft quality
- ✓Stunning modern, nature-inspired interior design with natural light and earthy finishes
- ✓Creative menu with unique flavor combinations that go beyond typical coffee shop offerings
- ✓Friendly, welcoming staff who go the extra mile to help customers
- ✓Multiple seating areas across two floors perfect for studying or relaxing
- ✓Located inside a carbon-free hotel, adding an eco-conscious element to the experience
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 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
People Order
- —iced vanilla latte
- —iced coffee
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google Mapsozitheexplorer
2 months ago
It is located inside the 13 story Populus Hotel, which has a modern, nature inspired design. Close to the city center, it's a pleasant and aesthetically pleasing place. You can find coffee and light snacks. The coffee was delicious. Alex was friendly and welcoming and helped us, thanks to her. It was a nice experience.
Katelynn Kellogg
8 months ago
I just came in for coffee, but this bar/restaurant is beautiful! The staff was very welcoming and kind. I sat at the bar although there is a different area for coffee the bartender was happy to go order for me. I ordered an iced coffee and it was perfect. The food coming out of the restaurant looked incredible although I didn’t have any. The building is super cool on the outside and stunning on the inside. I love the mix of modern and earthy.
Leslie Shaheen
6 months ago
This spot was the perfect place to relax and enjoy a morning in the city. The barista shared that it’s a carbon-free hotel, which made the experience even more unique. The menu was unlike anything I’ve seen before, full of creative options. I decided to try something completely outside of my usual order, and I was blown away by the flavor combinations. A true must-visit!
Benjamin Brown
10 months ago
I was nearby and looking for a place to grab a coffee and hopefully have a comfy place to sit and study. I'm glad I came by, it's truly a unique and special place, with tasty coffee drinks, a few pastries, and a variety of seating options across two floors. My coffee was cold and refreshing, and there was ceramic mugs to fill from water jugs scattered throughout
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Owl Coffee - Populus worth it in Downtown?
This is a beautifully designed space with baristas who genuinely care about quality, making it worth seeking out even if you're just passing through downtown Denver. Known for: modern coffee gem in a carbon-free hotel.
What should I order at Little Owl Coffee - Populus?
Popular choices at Little Owl Coffee - Populus include iced vanilla latte, iced coffee.
What do visitors love about Little Owl Coffee - Populus?
Exceptional iced vanilla latte with smooth, flavorful craft quality Stunning modern, nature-inspired interior design with natural light and earthy finishes Creative menu with unique flavor combinations that go beyond typical coffee shop offerings Friendly, welcoming staff who go the extra mile to help customers Multiple seating areas across two floors perfect for studying or relaxing Located inside a carbon-free hotel, adding an eco-conscious element to the experience
How expensive is Little Owl Coffee - Populus?
Little Owl Coffee - Populus is moderately priced, with a 4.6-star rating from 179 Google reviews.
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