
Coffee in Washington Park
lil Coffea Shop Downing
One of 12 coffee we've tracked near Washington Park.
Things to Know
lil Coffea Shop Downing is a 24-hour coffee shop and casual restaurant on Downing Street known for its extensive menu, excellent coffee, and cozy atmosphere, located near AdventHealth Porter in Denver.
This is Denver's answer to the late-night coffee shop that's missing from the city—excellent coffee, friendly staff, and a welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back and lingering for hours.
- ✓Exceptional coffee and creative drink menu that reviewers consistently praise
- ✓Extended hours (24-hour operation) make it accessible at odd times like 5 a.m.
- ✓Cozy, clean environment with mixed seating including couches and a fireplace patio
- ✓Large portions at reasonable prices with locally-sourced baked goods
- ✓Indian-inspired takes on classic sandwiches and creative food items
- ⚠Food quality and execution can be inconsistent—some reviewers experienced cold soup, wrong desserts, and inedible dishes
- ⚠Service can be frustratingly slow during busy periods or larger orders (37+ minute waits reported)
- ⚠Staff may seem frustrated when customers check on order status
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
People Order
- —breakfast skillet
- —coffee
- —chicken tortilla soup
- —Indian-inspired sandwiches
What Visitors Say
Jim Merchant
3 months ago
Large portions of delicious food at a very reasonable price with excellent service. Can't ask for anything more than that! Jessica was professional and extremely accommodating. I walked the one block from AdventHealth Porter at 5 a.m. because it was the only place open at that hour. Homerun with that decision! I had the breakfast skillet and coffee. The meal came with a bowl of fresh fruit and choice of toast (thank you for having multi-grain bread.) There weren't chandeliers and fancy place settings, but that wasn't what I was looking for. I found the environment to be cozy, friendly, and clean. I highly recommend this coffee shop/restaurant.
Sabrina Martineau
6 months ago
I was so excited to experience this place. I’ve been wanting to visit. At first, when I was placing my order, everyone was fine. My coffee was made pretty quick and it was absolutely delicious. After about 20 minutes, I went to go check on how much longer for my to go order. I had about four items. She seemed very frustrated that I was asking. I then waited 10 more minutes and waited in line to ask and they said because I ordered so many things it’s going to be a while. ( Chicken tortilla soup, Onion rings, Chicken tenders and a bagel) Also a to go carrot cake but they gave me a piece of chocolate cake instead on accident :( 37 minutes went by and they brought out my food. I was in such a hurry to pick up my friend from surgery across the street to check my order. The food was so awful I couldn’t eat any of it except the chicken tenders. But the coffee was a 10 out of 10 the service was just pretty bad and the food was not what I was expecting. I was really sad to throw away the whole bagel. Also, the soup was cold. It was so sad to spend $60 and not receive the proper dessert inedible food and bad service :(
Bridget
a month ago
lil Coffea Shop is the 24-hour coffee shop that Denver has been needing! I've been several times and have never had a bad experience. Their food and drink menu is extensive and everything I've tried matches the price, convenience, and speed. You can tell they put an effort into coming up with new items and having everything you could want available. The ambience is great: it's always a mixed bag of people working/studying and friends meeting up, but it's never too loud. My only suggestion would be a different seating set up, especially as they get busier. I think there is a way to better optimize the space they have while still keeping the mix of tables and couches. Don't let that fool you: they have plenty of seating available, and people rotate in and out quite regularly. This is just an observation as more and more people discover my hidden gem! PS: I love the Lana del Rey playing!! Don't silence her!
Sean G
3 months ago
This place is amazing. Denver doesn't have nearly enough 24 hour places. Food and drinks are great. Really great Indian takes on classic sandwiches. Comfy seating. Good atmosphere, they let employees play music which makes it way better than most places. Service is super friendly and fast. Cozy fireplace out front. They source baked goods from great local bakery, Rebel I think. I think I like this city roughly 20% more now that I found this place. Mgmt absolutely nailed what this type of place is supposed to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lil Coffea Shop Downing worth it in Washington Park?
This is Denver's answer to the late-night coffee shop that's missing from the city—excellent coffee, friendly staff, and a welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back and lingering for hours. Known for: denver's hidden gem 24-hour spot.
What should I order at lil Coffea Shop Downing?
Popular choices at lil Coffea Shop Downing include breakfast skillet, coffee, chicken tortilla soup, Indian-inspired sandwiches.
What do visitors love about lil Coffea Shop Downing?
Exceptional coffee and creative drink menu that reviewers consistently praise Extended hours (24-hour operation) make it accessible at odd times like 5 a.m. Cozy, clean environment with mixed seating including couches and a fireplace patio Large portions at reasonable prices with locally-sourced baked goods Indian-inspired takes on classic sandwiches and creative food items
Is there anything to know before visiting lil Coffea Shop Downing?
Food quality and execution can be inconsistent—some reviewers experienced cold soup, wrong desserts, and inedible dishes Service can be frustratingly slow during busy periods or larger orders (37+ minute waits reported) Staff may seem frustrated when customers check on order status
How expensive is lil Coffea Shop Downing?
lil Coffea Shop Downing is moderately priced, with a 4.2-star rating from 304 Google reviews.
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