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Coffee in Highlands

Moon Raccoon Baking Co

4.9
115 Google reviews

Rates above the average for coffee near Highlands — one of 27 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Moon Raccoon Baking Co is an artisanal bakery known for inventive pastries and exceptional coffee, located in Denver with overflow seating at the adjacent Semiprecious bar patio.

Reviewers drive 25+ minutes regularly because the constantly rotating menu of complex, high-quality pastries paired with Denver's best coffee justifies the trip and premium prices.

  • Inventive pastry flavors and combinations that go beyond typical bakery offerings, with new items constantly rotating
  • Exceptional coffee and lattes that reviewers consistently rate as the best in Denver
  • High-quality, fairly priced pastries made with passion and local ingredients
  • Small storefront with no seating inside (though overflow patio seating available at Semiprecious bar next door)
  • Prices are premium at $20+ for a box of pastries

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Vietnamese Coffee Cruffin
  • Cardamom knot
  • Lemon yuzu tea cake
  • Kouign-amann
  • Space snickers

What Visitors Say

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Leeanne Roath

3 weeks ago

Don't let the small space scare you off! These pastries were divine! We grabbed our goodies and were told we could go around the corner to sit at the patio space for the bar called Semiprecious. Real foodies will love this place and their complex pairings! I got a cardamom knot that went perfectly with my chai latte! For a savory switch up, I got the ham and cheese croissant with a plum jam! As a last second call, I asked for a Vietnamese Coffee Cruffin.... If you see that Cruffin, GET IT! This was the best bite of the day and I must go back for more.

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Taylor Gowan

2 months ago

My daughter and I love visiting moon raccoon for weekend breakfast dates! Their lattes and coffee selection is unbeatable, especially paired with our favorite pastry, the lemon yuzu tea cake. We love it so much we make the drive from Louisville!

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charisse hinkle

a month ago

It actually pisses me off how much I love this place. Do I need to drive 25 minutes to spend $20+ on a box of goodies? No, but I find myself doing it anyways almost every weekend because they're phenomenal. AND, they're always adding new things into the mix, so there is always something new to try. 13/10 recommend, they literally don't miss.

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Stacey Kleinman

6 months ago

Moon Raccoon Baking Company is incredible! I discovered them through their amazing pastries at a farmers market during the pandemic and I have followed them all over the place ever since. I'm so glad they have a brick & mortar now. My absolute favorite pastry they make is their Kouign-amann. It has the perfect balance of sugar and salt, every other bakery in Denver tends to overload them with sugar and they are not intended to be super sweet. I love that they create unique flavors & creative options. Their cruffins, monkey breads, Kanelbullars, sausage pastries and cookies are all out of this world. Actually, everything they bake is outstanding and I believe they are the best bakery in Colorado. Everything is made with such passion and high-quality ingredients and local products. Their prices are very fair and a great value. The storefront doesn't have seating, so it's perfect for grabbing to-go treats. Their team are always friendly and helpful, and you can tell they all love working with the owners. I highly recommend you put this on your list of best bakeries to visit and support. I know I'll follow them to the moon and back!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moon Raccoon Baking Co worth it in Highlands?

Reviewers drive 25+ minutes regularly because the constantly rotating menu of complex, high-quality pastries paired with Denver's best coffee justifies the trip and premium prices. Known for: denver's most creative pastries and lattes.

What should I order at Moon Raccoon Baking Co?

Popular choices at Moon Raccoon Baking Co include Vietnamese Coffee Cruffin, Cardamom knot, Lemon yuzu tea cake, Kouign-amann, Space snickers.

What do visitors love about Moon Raccoon Baking Co?

Inventive pastry flavors and combinations that go beyond typical bakery offerings, with new items constantly rotating Exceptional coffee and lattes that reviewers consistently rate as the best in Denver High-quality, fairly priced pastries made with passion and local ingredients

Is there anything to know before visiting Moon Raccoon Baking Co?

Small storefront with no seating inside (though overflow patio seating available at Semiprecious bar next door) Prices are premium at $20+ for a box of pastries

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