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Coffee in Highlands

Café Zuri

4.5
392 Google reviews

One of 27 coffee we've tracked near Highlands.

Things to Know

Café Zuri is a family-run neighborhood coffee shop in Denver known for its specialty lattes and fresh pastries, located in a no-laptop space designed for conversation and community.

This is a genuinely charming spot where the owners create an intentionally social atmosphere by banning laptops, making it feel more like a European gathering place than a typical café.

  • Owners Thomas and Mariana are genuinely warm and welcoming, often chatting with regulars and treating visiting dogs to treats
  • No-laptop policy creates a refreshing, conversation-friendly vibe where people actually relax and interact
  • Specialty coffee drinks are carefully crafted and unique, with flavors like pistachio and peanut butter that are perfectly balanced
  • Pastries—especially the almond croissant—are fresh and delicious
  • European touches like hard-to-find liqueurs and available books and magazines enhance the intimate café atmosphere

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 6:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:15 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 6:15 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday: 6:15 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • pistachio latte
  • peanut butter cappuccino
  • almond croissant
  • boozy coffee

What Visitors Say

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kc black

a month ago

The best cafe in the neighborhood, hands down. They have light, med and dark roast drip coffee. Go here. Very cozy. Excellent pastries.

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Rachel Valencia

a month ago

I’ve been going to Cafe Zuri for many years now. Its family ran and operated. Coming from a coffee snob myself, the coffee is delicious and amazing hearty snacks and breakfast options that are great for on the go or relaxing at the cafe. My dogs love visiting the patio because Thomas gives them treats. Thomas and Mariana are both lovely. They make a mean boozy coffee!

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Tatyana Hawi

3 months ago

A cozy, conversation-friendly gem in Denver! Zuri is a small but incredibly charming coffee spot, and honestly one of my new favorites. Their pistachio latte was amazing—perfectly balanced and full of flavor. And the almond croissant? It literally melted in my mouth. One of the things I loved most is that they don’t allow laptops. It creates such a refreshing, social vibe where people actually talk, relax, and enjoy the moment. They even have books and magazines available, which makes it feel like a little European café escape. The owners were so sweet—we ended up chatting about Europe, and it made the whole experience feel even warmer and more personal. Highly recommend stopping by. I’ll definitely be back!

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Michelle L. Cobb, WE

4 months ago

Best Coffee Shop! The Owners are always so sweet and welcoming. The drinks are delicious as is the food. You can tell a lot of pride and love is put into this place and to help the customers have a great experience. Forever Fan here! Thanks Cafe Zuri! Cheers!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Café Zuri worth it in Highlands?

This is a genuinely charming spot where the owners create an intentionally social atmosphere by banning laptops, making it feel more like a European gathering place than a typical café. Known for: cozy european café escape in denver.

What should I order at Café Zuri?

Popular choices at Café Zuri include pistachio latte, peanut butter cappuccino, almond croissant, boozy coffee.

What do visitors love about Café Zuri?

Owners Thomas and Mariana are genuinely warm and welcoming, often chatting with regulars and treating visiting dogs to treats No-laptop policy creates a refreshing, conversation-friendly vibe where people actually relax and interact Specialty coffee drinks are carefully crafted and unique, with flavors like pistachio and peanut butter that are perfectly balanced Pastries—especially the almond croissant—are fresh and delicious European touches like hard-to-find liqueurs and available books and magazines enhance the intimate café atmosphere

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