Coffee in Five Points
Lilac Coffee
Rates above the average for coffee near Five Points — one of 12 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Lilac Coffee is a drive-thru and walk-up specialty coffee shop on Colfax known for creative espresso drinks like its signature honey lilac latte, located in Denver with friendly, efficient service.
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and creativity of the espresso drinks, particularly the honey lilac latte, paired with genuinely friendly staff who go out of their way to help customers.
- ✓Signature honey lilac latte is excellent and worth ordering multiple times
- ✓Staff is genuinely friendly and efficient, even apologizing for minor waits
- ✓Creative flavor options like lavender and cardamom distinguish it from chains
- ✓Convenient drive-thru setup with some outdoor seating available
- ⚠Espresso quality can be inconsistent—one reviewer found their decaf vanilla latte tasted like milk with no coffee flavor
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
People Order
- —honey lilac latte
- —honey haze iced latte
- —lavender and cardamom latte
- —sandwiches
What Visitors Say
Marc Morris
5 months ago
I go to Lilac a little over once a month, early in the morning. The crew are nice, efficient, and they make damn good coffee. They're not the most conversational but Lilac is a walk-up or drive-thru-and-split sort of place so I don't fault them for that. Also, I am there early and I am not exactly Mr Social myself at that hour. Hell, that's why I'm there: coffee might allow me to be publicly acceptable! Either way: I get the honey haze as a 4 shot iced latte. And it is fabulous. Definitely recommended.
Angelique Gallegos
4 months ago
I hate writing bad reviews. Ordered a hot decaf vanilla latte. It taste like milk and vanilla flavoring. The coffee aka espresso is non existent or horrible beans. The only good thing i can see is the drive thru because the coffee isnt it. And i didnt even use the drive thru! Walked up.
Stephen Portugal
5 months ago
This has to be one of the best small business coffee shops I have visited. I think it’s about my 5th time here and I’m sorry you just won’t get this kind of engagement at the larger corporations. Genuine interactions with or without the boss in for the day; which he deserves. Today I went again for my Lilac Honey Latte and waited like 2 minutes after ordering and I was met with an apology for the wait. Not even necessary! You all rock and thanks for my pick me up today!
Jim Conley
11 months ago
Drive through coffee place on Colfax. The honey lilac latte was excellent and they have several other interesting options as well. They do have some food items available. Service was friendly and efficient. When the guy in the car in front of me dropped his card, the person taking orders came out and picked it up for him. The place is very distinctive and easy to find. Parking is not usually an issue since this is a drive through, but there are some tables outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lilac Coffee worth it in Five Points?
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and creativity of the espresso drinks, particularly the honey lilac latte, paired with genuinely friendly staff who go out of their way to help customers. Known for: creative lattes and genuine small-business vibes.
What should I order at Lilac Coffee?
Popular choices at Lilac Coffee include honey lilac latte, honey haze iced latte, lavender and cardamom latte, sandwiches.
What do visitors love about Lilac Coffee?
Signature honey lilac latte is excellent and worth ordering multiple times Staff is genuinely friendly and efficient, even apologizing for minor waits Creative flavor options like lavender and cardamom distinguish it from chains Convenient drive-thru setup with some outdoor seating available
Is there anything to know before visiting Lilac Coffee?
Espresso quality can be inconsistent—one reviewer found their decaf vanilla latte tasted like milk with no coffee flavor
How expensive is Lilac Coffee?
Lilac Coffee is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.9-star rating from 165 Google reviews.
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