My friend made reservations for High Tea at TeaLee's tea house. This is not your typical, run of…read morethe mill, high tea. The atmosphere was amazingly calm and welcoming. The owner herself, Miss Risa was taking care of creating this unique culinary experience. The first service we chose a peach oolong. This was served with a green salad and broccoli quiche. Wonderful! I cannot tell you what the salad was dressed with, but the flavors!!!! The quiche was absolutely perfect from crust to cheesy top. Second service was Yellow submarine. This refreshing chamomile was infused with dried pineapple and mango. The first cup was good, but the second was delightful. The fruit had time to meld with the chamomile and created an epic infusion. The third service was a Moroccan mint. This was just as wonderful as you would expect. We were served an open face curry egg salad and a homemade fermented cucumber on a seasoned cream cheese. The flavors were wonderful. The sweet serving was a blueberry scone with Lemmon curd, apple cake and macrons. Service was top notch, the owner came over to chat with us. We even had a chance to spend time with one of the guides from the local Black History Museum. This was a delightful end to our amazing day! Thank you for the hospitality

I made a reservation several weeks in advance for high tea for myself and five girlfriends because…read morewe were excited to try something new together. The concept sounded perfect: a traditional three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches and sweets, a plated item like quiche, and bottomless tea over a three-hour reservation. To start with the positives, the staff were kind and polite, and the owner was accommodating when our group size increased closer to the date. The tea was good, and I appreciated that the teapots were kept warm with tea lights. The space itself is charming, and we genuinely enjoyed having time to sit and catch up. The food was delicious, they are amazing cooks. The biggest issue was the timing of the food. In every afternoon tea I have attended, the three-tiered tray is brought out shortly after being seated so guests can graze while enjoying tea. A plated item may follow later, but there is always something to snack on early in the experience. Here, we went almost two full hours without any food at all. The quiches arrived around the two-hour mark, and the three-tiered tray, which is the centerpiece of afternoon tea, did not arrive until about fifteen minutes before our three-hour reservation ended. No one was rushing us out, and we did enjoy being together, but waiting an hour and a half to two hours for any food simply is not reasonable. We were genuinely hungry for the first half of the visit and then suddenly had a large amount of food placed in front of us near the end. Instead of grazing leisurely, we were left trying to eat everything in a short window of time. With a reservation made weeks in advance and only one other small table present, it was surprising that nothing was delivered within the first hour. Even reversing the order and bringing out the tiered tray first would have completely changed the experience. We also received only one three-tiered tray for six people at a price comparable to other Denver tea houses where each guest receives their own. When we asked for boxes to take the remaining items home, we were told they only had paper sleeves. Afternoon tea items are delicate by design, and paper slips are not suitable for transporting layered finger foods without crushing them. Given that the tray was delivered minutes before the reservation ended, proper takeaway containers should have been available. Tea service was steady for much of the visit, but toward the end all three teapots sat empty for about ten to fifteen minutes, and I had to go upstairs to request a refill. This was secondary to the food timing, but it added to the overall sense that pacing and oversight were lacking. I truly wanted this to be a special afternoon, and I appreciate the kindness of the staff and the availability of vegan options. However, afternoon tea should feel thoughtfully paced, with food arriving early enough for guests to graze comfortably. Waiting nearly two hours for any food and then receiving the full tiered tray minutes before the reservation ended does not align with what high tea is meant to be.

A fabulous bookstore with proceeds benefiting Jefferson County Public Library. Nice selection of…read moreused books in good condition, some new books, priced very reasonably. Also, gifts, and other media such as DVDs, audiobooks and vinyl records. Located in Colorado Mills shopping center next to Dick's Sporting Goods. You can donate books at their Wheatridge warehouse or volunteer your time.

Great bookstore...good prices and very helpful staff. They have a book buying program and sell used…read morebooks. They have a good selection of new books, as well.

This is where I fell in love with books again…read more I put a first edition Charles Dickens "A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND OTHER STORIES" on layaway after I graduated from college. The chaos is its charm. You can't really find what you want, but end up finding something you never knew you could live without. The staff is eager to point you in the right direction and give you their in person two cents. I was shopping with kids, families, and students doing research. There is a book for every budget, from investment grade rare, signed, and first edition books to the paperbacks from new and obscure authors.

This place was really cute. They had a pretty solid variety of books. There was a decent selection…read moreof used Christian theology books, which was fun to see. Prices are decent. Staff is super friendly. Grab a coffee down the street and come browse. It's a good time.

I really enjoy visiting the Barnes & Noble store near Colorado Mills. It's clean well organized,…read moreand the staff are super friendly. It's also my favorite place to go to buy presents for my kids and for my kids friends birthday parties. They have a great selection of books and toys.

Five stars for the B&N book store! They have a massive collection of books and I love the fact they…read morestill carry magazines. Although I wish they'd rename the outdated "women's interest" area to "fashion" or similar. The coffee shop has its pros and cons. I enjoy sitting down to peruse a magazine over a coffee. The coffee quality and service leaves a little to be desired though. I was excited, however, to finally see they offer a gluten friendly cookie - after all of these years! I was mystified as to why they have them smack bang in the middle of the display cabinet, right next to all of the gluten-containing bakery items. These need to be kept separate so there's no cross contamination.

Mable's Book Corner is an extraordinary collection of both adult and children's books. The owner…read morehas also amassed quite a collection of classic vintage toys that you will remember from your childhood. From a former teacher's perspective there are also so many traditional teaching aids available from pre-school through high school. There are many leaning games as well, some original beloved things you may not have seen in a long time! My grandchildren are lucky enough to be taught piano each week by the owner herself. I guarantee that every trip to Mae's is the highlight of their week and will be yours as well!

From the owner: Hunting for used books now? Mable's Book Corner has what you are looking for…read more Take advantage of the great bargains we have at Mable's Book Corner as I put up the books that I have collected over the years for sale. I got the idea 10 years ago when I looked for a particular book but was not able to find it among the large collection of books that I have managed to store away in my library at home. I love collecting different books so you can just imagine how many books I already have then when I could not find that single book. This motivated me to open my own used bookstore so Mable's Book Corner was born and became one of the beloved bookstores Lakewood CO residents now enjoy. If you are particularly focused on developing a children's library for your kids, Mable's stands out among the used bookstores Lakewood CO has because of our collection of children's books. That is because I personally love the idea that by collecting children's books and selling them at Mable's, I am helping kids learn how to read and love it eventually. That is possibly the most fulfilling thing that came out of opening my bookstore. What makes Mable's different from the other bookstores near Lakewood CO is that we are more of a hands-on store since our books came directly from my personal library. We do not operate like a regular, big bookstore where you can buy brand new books...

This was such a cool spot! We mainly came for the photobooth which is over 50 years old but the…read morerest of the place was just as interesting! They have records, books, comic books, and more! I decided to just get an iced green tea while we browsed the shop and it was super cool to see everything they had. The bathroom is also Elvis themed! I will have to come back when I have more time so I can browse through everything!

Found some comics I have been looking for and found a sick community. They are focused on community…read moreaction and helping people which is something I love to see. I didn't get to try the coffee since I already had some that morning but the coffee smelled incredible and I'll try it next time!

As an out of towner, I love visiting local bookshops. This one had to be one of the cutest I've…read moreseen in a while!! When you walk in, it's full of gorgeous decor and plenty of plants, true to their namesake. There is a lot of places for people to come in and take photos, read, buy books, and enjoy the atmosphere. In the lobby, there is complementary sparkling waters, which I thought was really great as I took my time shifting through the different books. The selection was pretty good. There were a lot of books that were "hot" right now on social media, as well as ones that were hidden gems that you may not have heard of. The price was equal to what you'd pay at a big book store chairs (so why not support local!). They also have a selection of used books that are greatly discounted. The person that was working when I went in, was very kind and gave us some recommendations, and also talk to us about our day. I found out that they host quite a bit of community writing events as well, which was so cool to learn!

Lovely little spot that is not just a book store, not just a gift store, but a community spot with…read morelots of tables in the back. I have wanted to come here forever and would highly recommend coming in for an event over a random Tuesday for the full effect. I will however say, if you're looking for a gift for someone you have come to the right place! Absolutely perfect grouping of things for someone special!

I love this place! It's well organized and always has clear signs and selection. The books are…read moregenerally all in very good condition. It isn't thrift store level pricing but the prices are still very reasonable for a secondhand shop. I haven't had the chance to ask for book recommendations from the owner so I can't comment on the service but I'm sure it's as high quality as the rest of this quaint little shop.

My go to bookstore. Makes you feel like you're getting lost in another world. Decent selection, I…read moreusually find something unique in every visit. Hit up Rheinlander Bakery to round off a perfect Olde Town trip.

Absolutely beautiful bookstore. Really neat that they have a mix of both new and used books, I love…read morethat! The inside is cozy and there is nothing short of any genre of book you can think of. Plenty of spots to get cozy and read. I wasn't aware they were a part of Barnes & Noble, but I definitely got a locally-owned vibe! Pretty pricey- I spent $50 for a book and 4 stickers. Staff are all super friendly and helpful.

This is no longer an independently owned bookstore, so BEWARE that you are lining the pockets of…read morethose giant corporations and not your local bookseller. If shopping local is important to you. With that being said. It is still a very inviting space with all the books you could want from a walking store.

Our friends had just discovered this gem in Denver right before we were heading to Denver for a…read moreweek, so we just had to stop in. It is a former theatre building converted into a bookstore which was formerly family owned. Eventually it was sold to Barnes & Noble, but under the condition they kept it like it was. So, you get a Barnes & Noble that doesn't feel like a Barnes & Noble. It was really fun exploring the place and seeing the layout of an old theatre, especially the downstairs area where they host special events and have a lot of clearance books. Kat was really helpful with a search for us while we were there. All the employees we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. We each picked up some books and got our Barnes & Noble's discount, which seemed like an extra bonus at the time. Very fun place. Pro tip - best parking is behind the bookstore.

Cozy bookstore that offers various genres to choose from, while providing a warm atmosphere inside…read more The staff is friendly and welcoming. I spend a good hour browsing around and left with 3 new books. It was one of the nation's largest independent bookstore, sad to see it was bought by Barnes & Nobles two years ago. Still has an independent feel though which I appreciate.