Coffee in LoDo
Milk Tea People
Rates above the average for coffee near LoDo — one of 40 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Milk Tea People is a specialty matcha and milk tea café in Denver known for its premium Kyoto-sourced matcha and innovative wafchi desserts, located in a minimalist chic space with somewhat hidden entrance between buildings.
This place delivers genuinely exceptional matcha drinks and wafchi desserts made with high-quality, real ingredients rather than mixes or syrups—worth the premium price for anyone serious about specialty tea.
- ✓Knowledgeable, kind staff who help you navigate the menu and find the entrance
- ✓Kyoto-sourced matcha that tastes noticeably better than typical matcha drinks
- ✓Innovative wafchi desserts (warm mochi-like wafers with gelato) that justify the higher prices
- ✓Minimalist, chic design that feels intentional and well-curated
- ⚠Limited seating and somewhat tricky entrance hidden between buildings
- ⚠Premium pricing reflects the quality but not budget-friendly
- ⚠Some reviewers wished the milk was creamier in certain drinks
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
People Order
- —Strawberry Matcha Latte
- —Blueberry Lavender Iced Matcha
- —Matcha Wafchi with Lavender Gelato
- —Coconut Ube Wafchi
What Visitors Say
Shannon Hollis
3 weeks ago
I can't say enough good things about Milk Tea People! As soon as I got to the counter, the staff member behind the counter was so kind and helped me decide what I wanted. The Strawberry Matcha was excellent! It's not cheap, but you're going to pay for quality you can taste! There's limited seating, but I went on a warm day and the seating outside made the perfect place to sit and wait. Can't recommend this spot enough!
Jessica Nguyen
2 months ago
Matcha was good, I'd just wish the milk was a bit creamier. The matcha is sourced from Kyoto, Japan which is understandable why their matcha is on the pricier side due to international importing but pretty worth the try to me. I got the blueberry lavender iced matcha with whole milk. I'd rate it 9/10, not too matcha-ey iykyk. Definitely would recommend if you're craving some matcha in Denver!
Athena DeNio
8 months ago
The best strawberry matcha latte is here at Milk Tea People! A coworker recommended this place so I ventured to check it out. My navigation kept routing me around the block, so I stopped an Amazon delivery guy to ask if he knew where it was. Thankfully he steered me in the right direction. From the angle in the picture with the red truck the entrance was kind of in the middle where you follow the open area back to the middle of a few buildings. That will make sense if you go there. I love the minimalist, chic design of the shop. Very few places make a good matcha latte. Milk Tea People does it perfectly—not a mix or syrup! Genuine matcha!! If you love matcha, this place is a must. Friendly knowledgeable staff, excellent menu & high quality ingredients. They have the best strawberry matcha latte!!
Emma
a month ago
Wow, this place is incredible! Really high quality matcha. Definitely a good place if you like specialty tea or want to introduce someone to matcha as they have lots of flavor combos. The wafchi was divine and even though pricy was definitely worth it. Wafchi is my new favorite desert! We had both the matcha wafchi and coconut ube. Both great but the matcha wafchi was definitely our favorite. We had to go back a second time since there isn't a Milk Tea People in Nashville (yet *hint hint*). Denver is so lucky!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milk Tea People worth it in LoDo?
This place delivers genuinely exceptional matcha drinks and wafchi desserts made with high-quality, real ingredients rather than mixes or syrups—worth the premium price for anyone serious about specialty tea. Known for: premium kyoto matcha meets creative wafchi magic.
What should I order at Milk Tea People?
Popular choices at Milk Tea People include Strawberry Matcha Latte, Blueberry Lavender Iced Matcha, Matcha Wafchi with Lavender Gelato, Coconut Ube Wafchi.
What do visitors love about Milk Tea People?
Knowledgeable, kind staff who help you navigate the menu and find the entrance Kyoto-sourced matcha that tastes noticeably better than typical matcha drinks Innovative wafchi desserts (warm mochi-like wafers with gelato) that justify the higher prices Minimalist, chic design that feels intentional and well-curated
Is there anything to know before visiting Milk Tea People?
Limited seating and somewhat tricky entrance hidden between buildings Premium pricing reflects the quality but not budget-friendly Some reviewers wished the milk was creamier in certain drinks
How expensive is Milk Tea People?
Milk Tea People is moderately priced, with a 4.7-star rating from 891 Google reviews.
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