Its 2026 and I'm greatful this neighborhood gem is still around even through the rough times of…read morecovid. Additional new seasonal flavors have dropped again for the new year. I had to drop in and get a large Chili Mocha. The coffee here is always so good. The vibes are always chill and the service & attitude of all the employees I'd always upbeat & postive. If you ever need a pick me up energy wise and/or emotionally drop on in the got you with the staff and or coffee to fix all!

Ew. Legends come here to die. Show me you don't care about health and hygiene by not taking care of…read moreyour coffee shop/restaurant? Filthy tables, filthy floors, disgusting layers of dust everywhere as well as broken light fixtures and burnt out lightbulbs. Absolutely neglected. Look at my photos to see what I'm talking about. This is the air I'm breathing and my food and drink is prepared in. Oh my gosh. The coffee tastes ultra burnt and the focaccia bread used for our sandwiches was literally doused with too many herbs to not have any bread flavor. It was so overpowering that I couldn't taste the sausage in my Colorado sandwich. I discarded the bread. Not sure if it's under new management but I can not recommend coming here. The employees don't act like they enjoy being there. It's not a happy place. :-( Do. Not. Come. Here.

What a beautiful little coffee shop. The coffee was excellent and it is a perfect spot to relax or…read moreread a good book. I am sure I will be back soon!

Husband and I were looking for an afternoon pick me up after taking our kids out for a few hours…read more Saw the great reviews so we decided to give it a try. Ambiance was nothing special to us, but maybe others would enjoy. Sadly, my husband's coffee was watered down, mine tasted like straight milk, and our son didn't want to finish his mango smoothie. We personally won't return, but thankful that we tried something new.

Wake & Take Coffee and Tea sits in Aurora, which for me already made it feel like a field trip. I…read moreknow. Aurora. So brave of me. But when you spend too much time in the bubble of Cherry Creek, even crossing Colorado Blvd can feel like travel. This happened to be stop two on a first date that neither of us seemed to want to end. A coffee shop can be perfectly nice and still be forgettable. But a place that gives two people permission to keep lingering, keep talking, and keep pretending they are only having tea when something else is clearly happening? That is special. We sat upstairs on the couch next to a group passing the evening with cards, conversation, and laughter. They had the easy comfort of people who knew how to spend time together without performing it. That gave the room a heartbeat. And this happened to be a Sunday night. Full house. People were enjoying their drinks, pastries, games, conversations, and whatever private reasons had brought them there. Somewhere in all of that, a kiss happened. In public. Gasp. I am not saying the tea caused anything. I am saying the tea was present. Inside, the place has more personality than I expected. High ceilings, exposed ducts, bright pastry cases, a white piano near the front window, shelves of tea, little decorative touches, and enough visual stimulus to feel human without tipping into clutter. It has that slightly odd, lived-in charm that cannot be engineered by a branding consultant. I went back for a second visit and ordered the Joint Health tea, because apparently I am now the kind of man who sees those words and thinks, yes, let us address those knees. Any elixir that claims to hold off the slow collapse of the body has my attention. The tea arrived in a clear glass pot, with a little fake candle situation on the table and a glass mug. You can see the herbs and leaves sitting in the infuser like they are getting ready to magically cure the aches. Maybe they work. Maybe they are just hot shrubbery. Either way, I felt grand. Not healed, necessarily. But grand. The flavor was aromatic and herbaceous without turning floral, which I appreciated. I like a tea that tastes like it came from leaves and roots, not from someone's grandmother's potpourri stash. It was mellow, warming, and not medicinal. That is a small miracle for anything with "Joint Health" in the name. That is part of Wake & Take's charm. It makes tea feel ceremonial without making it precious. You are not just drinking something warm. You are participating in a small ritual. A brief illusion of wellness. A little pot of optimism. And then, inevitably, we must discuss the bathroom. The bathrooms are clean, which I appreciate. But accessing them requires a level of security usually reserved for state secrets. They are locked. There is no code. You must ask to be let in with a key fob, which will not be entrusted to you under any circumstances. The fob remains with the authorities. Fort Knox of bathrooms? Maybe. Mild paranoia? Also possible. Either way, plan ahead. Because if you order a whole pot of Joint Health tea, whatever does not go to the joints is going elsewhere. Coffee, tea, desserts, savory options, upstairs seating, downstairs bustle, people lingering, people laughing. Nothing about it felt sterile or homogenized. Nothing felt overly polished. It felt like a place with its own unique story, and you either enter that story or you don't. I'm glad I did. Wake & Take is not just a coffee bar with tea and pastries. It is a little reminder that the city is bigger than your habits. People gather here. Dates stretch past their scheduled ending. Tea gets theatrical. Joints receive superficial support. And the bathrooms operate under a strict chain of command. Honestly, I respect the whole quirky ecosystem. I'll be back.

This spot feels like such a find…read more You can tell right away this isn't just another coffee shop. Wake & Take opened in 2020 and was built to be more than that a café with a European feel that doubles as a true community space. And honestly, that's exactly how it comes across when you're there. The coffee is so good. Smooth, rich, and consistent every time. It's the kind of place where you stop mid-sip and go "okay yeah... this is it." And the treats? Just as strong. Everything tastes fresh, not overly sweet, and actually complements the coffee instead of overpowering it. You can tell there's real intention behind what they're serving. What really makes it stand out though is the vibe. It's warm, a little lively, and feels like a place people actually gather not just grab and go. Unless you want. Whether you're meeting someone, working, or just hanging out, it fits. This is one of those places that turns into a regular without you even realizing it. The extended hours are a plus.

Lucy's Coffee House is a true community gathering place. It is beautifully decorated with the most…read morecomfortable seating we have experienced in any coffee shop in Metro Denver. There are large tables for groups to come together socially or for business. They offer free Wi-Fi. The seating in the back is very private. They played relaxing and calming music that was a pleasure to listen to while drinking delicious coffee and sitting in comfort. Hannah was our barista, and she was lovely! She is a kind and friendly person who took the time to explain how to make reservations for the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony that can be scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. The Yirgacheffe coffee was incredible, so smooth! It is from Ethiopia--the birthplace of coffee. The food menu is vegetarian (no meat served) The noise level was perfect, indoor seating is plentiful (no outdoor seating), and parking is plentiful in the lot in front. In the restroom, the toilet was a bidet. I wish the menu were in a larger font to make it easier to read. I feel coffee shops in general need ample storage to keep supplies and clutter out of sight of customers.

This coffee shop is a great spot to meet up with friends or bring your laptop to work. There is…read morelots of seating and outlets and the music is chill. I had a chicken panini and it was delicious. There was only one person working for a lot of customers so the wait time was more than expected, but for me it was worth the wait.

everyone there is always so sweet. my drinks are always good. JEROME IS THE BEST DRIVE THROUGH…read moreWORKER!!! its fast even when its busy and the inside is great for studying.

Stopped by on the way to the hospital for something refreshing. The private parking lot is small…read morebut we managed to get a parking space. Watch out for cars coming out from the drive through as you walk into the building. We ordered and grabbed a small table to relax and have our drinks. The drive through was busy and it took a bit for our drinks to be made. But the space was nice and not crowded so we chatted as we waited. The holiday concoction of cran-merry orange lemonade was delish. Sweetness and colorful. Everyone liked their drinks and we were soon on our way.

5-stars all the way around! Great service with great owners! Flavor of their boba is amazing and…read moreevery option my wife and I have tried we have absolutely loved!!! It's a small in comfortable place to get your boba and vibes

Ambiance & service - cute shop & very sweet people…read more Drinks - we got: Taro milk tea: loved the fresh taro in it - 5/5 Wintermelon green tea - 4/5 Wintermelon milk tea - 5/5 Would definitely come back when in the area

Blazing FAST internet speed! Working remotely, I wanted to find a cafe that had excellent wifi…read more At many cafes that I've gone to, the wifi speed can't handle video conference and A/V streaming. I was shocked to see how FAST the internet is here at the cafe. 130bps Down and 125 mbps Up. Absolutely incredible. It's also nice to have plenty of room between tables and chairs to sprawl out to work and relax. Love it here!!!

The first Monday of every month, East hills community church hosts a 2 hour Storytime with Daycare…read more It's amazing! It's not drop off daycare, but you leave your kids in the nursery while you have a coffee with your friends, or work etc in the coffee shop. You can't see the coffee shop from outside because it's inside the church building. They separate the kids according to age levels. The little kids play with toys, older kids get storytime and games. If it's warm they play in the playground outside as well. Very well organised. The drinks are all very reasonably priced. My 16oz tea was $1.75 and the coffees are a little more. The seating area is clean and comfortable, everyone is very friendly. There was even a child safety seat in the restroom if you don't want to leave your kid strapped to the change table! Will be back!

Decided to try something new for brunch. Very chill, no frills spot. They had the menu very nicely…read morewritten on a huge chalk board on the wall. Counter ordering. They had a wide variety of items. Our food came out quickly and was delicious. Large portions as well. We left full and happy.

Popular place on the corner of a busy intersection, but definitely a solid option! We went during…read moreSunday brunch and the line was out the door, but it moved steadily and I think we were able to order our food within 10-15ish mins. Food was solid and I think fairly priced! I had the salmon benny, and usually lots of places give a small portion for Benedict dishes, but here it was fairly generous with a good portion of salmon. We also tried the almond tres leches French toast which were tasty and not overpowering on the sweetness! It is a small-ish spot and when busy you could be waiting around to grab a table, but honestly the wait wasn't too bad. Would recommend again!

I ordered a Lavender Latte. I can't even taste the Lavender…read more So dissatisfying, 1st and last time I'll go!

moved to the area recently and have been looking for a local coffee place and this one is right on…read moremy route to and from work and close to my home so convenient location. and it was open this evening when I needed a pick me up after work, so that was helpful too! I placed my order online (the fees and tax and tip made a $5 chai latte come to almost $9 though but I think that's just the area) and the woman working waited until I arrived to make it so that it wouldn't get cold. she was so quick though! and while I was waiting, I noticed some packaged French cookies that were vegan so I ended up grabbing some of those and they and the latte were both delicious! and the woman was very friendly and helpful. I think I've found my spot! I will definitely be back and am excited to check out the grocery store and other menu items.

I recall the roasted oolong tasting more nostalgic than it did. However it still did the trick…read more The video boards that cycle through the drink selections moves pretty quick but once you figure out what you want it's not too bad. Service is great. The cashier was attentive and super friendly. I enjoyed the brief interaction before a line formed behind us. Even with a number of people waiting everyone remained calm and hustled. I would certainly return. The bright and cheery environment really set the pace. Even the plants gave it a bit of a home-like feel. Great times and good vibes!

After running an errand that took me near Buckley, I needed an afternoon pick me up. I've been…read morecraving Vietnamese coffee lately and posed a question on social media the day before - searching for good spot in Aurora (knowing I'd be doing said errands) and PresoTea was proposed. Located in a strip mall off Hamden and S Tower, the shop is easy to spot from the road and features ample parking. Upon entering, the space is splashed with bright colors, a greenery wall, plenty of seating and gives off an overall colorful, fun vibe. I visited around 3pm and it was DEAD inside, in that the only worker was sitting around waiting for me! ha! It's an order and pay at the kiosk and wait for pick up kind of joint, which was quick and easy - considering I was the only one there. I opted for a medium Vietnamese Coffee ($4) with the option to add on a million other thing - boba, caramel drizzle, sweetener, extra ice, the list goes on. The menu items offer a massive menu - everything from shaken teas, to blended teas, special spring flavors and fun milk teas. Just about everything looked good to me and I can't wait to try more of the menu. Within minutes my coffee was ready, and the first sip was perfection. Strong, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness ( I chose the 70% sweetness option) - I could have easily gotten a large, and next time I will! The sweet woman behind the counter was so friendly, welcoming and whipped up a delicious drink made with love. When in the area, I will easily return