Some coffee shops announce themselves the moment you walk in. Dandy Lion does it quietly -- a nondescript exterior on 38th Ave in Park Hill that gives way, once you're through the door, to something genuinely unexpected: hanging swing seats, walls of living plants, morning light filtering through greenery, and the smell of something floral already in the air. Owners Duc Huynh and his wife Dominique moved the concept to Park Hill in 2021 , and what they built here is hard to categorize in the best way. It's a craft coffee shop and boutique plant store in one -- and somehow both sides of that equation feel equally intentional rather than one being an afterthought. The menu leans into lavender lattes, Vietnamese iced coffee, and chai, alongside croissants and breakfast burritos -- a lineup that reflects the shop's AAPI-owned roots and a clear point of view on what coffee can be. The Vietnamese iced coffee in particular earns its reputation: rich, layered, and grounding in a way that a standard cold brew just isn't. The lavender latte is a regular on people's standing orders for good reason. The seating situation is worth noting -- swing chairs and limited spots mean arriving early on weekends pays off. Street parking is the move. Best for solo mornings, slow catch-ups with a friend, or anyone who wants to leave with a new plant and a drink they'll be thinking about on the drive home. Open daily 8am-3pm -- get there before the rush. read more

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Don't let the industrial neighborhood fool you, the inside of the shop is very cute! Stopped in for a quick coffee and bite to eat, in the midst of some errands. The person taking my order was very friendly and welcoming. I got a lavender latte with macadamia nut milk (which I highly recommend) it was nice and creamy and paired well with the lavender. I also got a bonfire burrito, which was also tasty and filling. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the shop, hard not to since it was filled with plants, plant care items, cards, jewelry and fun stickers. Look forward to coming back in the future! read more

It's a cute place for good coffee selections and plants galore! We were traveling from out of town and wanted to visit a local coffee shop. So glad we found Dandy Lion near our hotel. read more

A girl friend recommended this place to me as it has a very zen-like vibe - plants for sale all over (a greenhouse!), cute fall decor, and creative seasonal drinks! The service was friendly and plants were cute, yet the location is a bit far and in a sketch neighborhood. Cool place; maybe I'd come back if I was driving to/from the airport. read more

Food: I highly recommended Kyoto iced coffee for non calorie, fruity, lavender, butter scotch & pumpkin spice latte for coffee choices. Pastry I recommended Vietnamese pork puff & Parmesan black pepper croissant. Service: Pick a table (I love the swing seat), order at the counter, paid & they will call when your coffee is ready. Atmosphere: Green house sanctuary(with a lot of cute plants & artsy cute curated gifts for sale & their cute merch), Lovely swing chairs & all perfectionist for botanical Hobo like me. Not included all their monthly sound bath & cool pop up activities. Sum up: So far to my personal experiences. I would give 6 stars if I could for Dandy lion. Only downside I can think of is the sometime challenge to find their street parking( Bc this coffee shop is so busy in the Morning) I love their latte art & coffee& iced match(on milky side) & pastries are to perfection. If you love arts, plants, terrarium, green house, mellow Spotify & clean bathroom with no annoying code to get in. This is absolutely the spot for you. Lives in CoS, but I came here every time I visited Denver. It is easy to falling in love with Dandy Lion :) read more

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Finally found an excuse to check out Dandy Lion after it being on my list for a hot minute - what a gem! Check out the attached pictures as my description won't do the space justice. I will say this though: swings. The location itself feels a bit barren, but it is more than made up for inside. One of the more adorable internal setups for a coffeeshop I've come across - and I check out a lot of coffeeshops. Am I bias because I'm also a plant witch? Perhaps. But still. I wasn't hungry so can't speak for any of the food items, though the pastries looked good and I recognized them as coming from a local bakery. Guava bear claw seemed particularly interesting. I tend to gravitate towards seasonal beverages and this was no exception. Went with an iced Hot Honey Latte and although it wasn't as true to flavor as I was expecting, was still tasty. Liked that they had macadamia nut milk as one of their options. Super glad I finally made it here and am looking forward to a return visit! read more

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I absolutely adore this place! It's my favorite coffee spot / plant store. Service is fantastic, drinks always taste great, and I always end up leaving with something (plant or nic-Mac)! I'm pretty sure most of my plants are from here. read more

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I love this coffee shop!! They have such a cute vibe inside with the plants and I love the swings at the tables. The pastries were great and the coffee was hot and tasty. read more

Absolutely loved Dandy Lion Coffee -- it's such a vibe! This place is equal parts cozy café and plant-filled haven, and it instantly feels like a local gem. There are swings, a greenhouse-style corner, and tons of plants everywhere. It's basically heaven for a plant person like me. I got the cheese and pepper croissant, which was perfectly buttery and flaky, and paired it with one of their coffees which was smooth, balanced, and beautifully made. I also tried the biscotti, which was crisp, flavorful, and perfect for dunking. Everything tasted fresh and intentional. Beyond the food and drinks, there's so much character here -- they sell stickers, local goods, and even moss balls, which I loved. It's the kind of spot you come in for coffee and end up staying just to soak up the space (and maybe buy a plant or two). Definitely one of my new favorite cafés in Denver -- charming, creative, and full of life. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops ever!! Great ambiance and fantastic place to hang out. Tables and a few swings and plants galore. They even have a small little greenhouse inside. The coffee is super delicious as well, also some of the best I've had! They also sell bonfire burritos. Seating can be limited on a busy weekend day. read more

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Had the Pistachio mocha cold brew which was delicious! First time ordering food here and had the sesame seed bagel toasted with chive cream cheese which was delicious and seems to be made fresh! Will be trying more pastries from the menu! Great vibes and staff as always. Brought a friend with me this time and she enjoyed it as well. She had the Vietnamese Pork Pie which was heated up and looked delicious. read more

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Exceptional collection of both conventional and unusual house plants, crystals, and chachkis - some at a price. The café offered a comp beverage (sparkling lavender lemonade) and we convened in a lovely appointed circle for a spiritual healing session but it was not my jam personally, and there are definitely opportunities for growth and refinement in that experience, but its all new, so I'm confident that offering will improve in time! Check it out. read more

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Such a hidden gem- def don't expect it to be there. So cute inside, like a garden shop! Some fun coffee drinks , great place to work . Bonfire burritos and pastries! read more

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Cute cafe that offers various drinks, food and plants! I've seen this place on IG a lot and I'm happy it lived up to expectations. I got 2 lattes with macadamia milk and 2 plants. Recommend stopping by! read more

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Super cute coffee shop. Loved the plants, terrariums and crystals everywhere. Perfect butterscotch latte and pastry.

I have had this place on my "coffee shops to try" list for farrrr too long! Now I can finally say I dropped by. This spot is absolutely beautiful inside. Great lighting, lots of plants to admire, and good customer service. What else could you need? Oh great coffee and treats? They have that too! I really enjoyed the potato danish and Vietnamese iced coffee. After doing some shopping, I found a little cutie plant to take home with me. I will def be back soon! read more

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Such a cute, cozy coffee shop. I loved looking at plants after I sipped my latte. My latte was wonderful and artfully designed in a 'for here' mug. I also had the black pepper croissant and that was delicious with lots of crispy layers. read more

Yummmmm! Caramel latte was delicious! This place is so cute with all the plants. Lots of free street parking. Great service! read more

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Visiting my sister here and asked for a recommendation of a nearby coffee shop. This is a beautiful place to share a cup of coffee and/or check a few things off the digital to do list. This matcha was awesome. The cinnamon roll was good. read more

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Dandy Lion Coffee is such a cute coffee shop in the suburbs of Denver! It's located sort of in the middle of what feels like a neighborhood, not many other businesses located around it so it sort of just appears out of nowhere and gives it a feel of a hidden gem! Inside, it's gorgeously decorated with tons of different kinds of seating - tables and chairs, couches, even swings! Almost one entire half of the shop is filled with really cute home goods and shelves of plants for you to peruse and purchase! I got a Thai iced tea when I was here and it was delicious and strong! This coffee shop isn't huge and the tables they do have are a bit small, but my friend and I were able to cowork from here for an hour or two on their wifi and it was just such a nice vibe! Dog friendly, great service, and great products! read more

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I call this place a coffee shop with the cleanest air or I can even call it oxygen bar that serves coffees/tea? This coffee shop is a quasi plant shop or it's the other way around (plant shop with quasi coffee shop.) I can keep going on this one to waste everyone's time. I'll stop here and get to my point. If this coffee shop was in my very neighborhood, I'd go here almost every day. Tucked in this residential area with a hint of industrial atmosphere, people who live in this Northeast Park Hill neighborhood must love this one-of-a-kind cafe that is so dandy in a few different ways. On the outside, it's a bit unassuming (doesn't necessarily look fancy on the outside) but once you've stepped inside, you'd feel like you are in a little boutique with eco-friendly in mind. I'm not a green thumb at all. Every single plant I bought in the past had died on me so it's best that I don't own any plants at this point. In a way, because I cannot keep plants alive at my house, coming to a place like this makes me feel like I'm in a botanical garden or some sort. And the concept of being able to munch a little something with a drink of my choice resonates with me and is soothing to my soul at the same time. The menu board up above at the ordering counter is quite intriguing. The items they serve are a wooden board with sky blue colored font. It's not a massive menu; simple is sometimes the best instead of having a massive number of items. Lavender Latte caught my attention. In the little pastry case, I saw what I remembered as tiramisu twist pastry. I thought they'd enlighten my late morning. I asked for an extra shot of espresso in my latte. I'm more of a cappuccino person as I like to taste as much coffee as possible. The guy behind the bar said he can make it with triple shots of espresso but since the machine can only make two shots at a time (they don't have a cup size to make a single shot), he said he would make four shots and discard the fourth one. I kind of made my request a bit difficult but he did it for me. I truly appreciated this accommodating service. That wasn't the only kind and hospitable gesture he showed me. While he was making the drink for me, he asked me how my day was going. I appreciated his true effort to get to know me. What a great service! This place may not be a great place for bring-your-laptop-and-study-or-work thing. Or even do a little reading either. The place was filled with all kinds of chatters by people were dining. This is not to say that its noise level is unbearable. When the weather is nice outside, the little patio area has three Adirondack chairs; it looked quite inviting. Let's talk about the food and the drink. The Lavender Latter was simply amazing. Slightly sweet but not overwhelmingly. I usually don't drink beverages with sweetness, but this latte truly hit the spot. And the tiramisu twist (pastry) was a bomb. There is a tiramisu cream in the center which I didn't know until I took several bites into it but this was also not too sweet either. This is a dense flaky pastry. This will fill your stomach. At a dandy/cozy cafe, my morning became so dandy with a good drink and a pastry. read more

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This is a darling location. And although there wasn't much seating, being surrounded by plants was lovely.

I've been wanting to try out Dandy Lion Coffee for awhile because of the unique decor and vibe. The pictures make it look a lot more spacious than it actually is, since they've added more tables in the front area and it's a very cozy small area with all the plants in the back. I think it makes it for a great study space. There are limited charging areas available by the walls if you need. The baristas were super friendly. Prices are super reasonable and I was a bit adventurous and tried the Thai iced tea (which was too sweet for my taste so next time I'd adjust for sweetness) and a ham and cheese croissant (delicious, flaky, buttery goodness!). I liked their selection of music - not blaring and a softer, folk style playlist which matches the atmosphere with the plants - which makes a huge difference on my work quality at coffee shops. The Wifi works well too. Parking may be harder to find at peak hours and you may need to walk a little - it's street parking only located next to an older neighborhood. read more

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Cute shop! Swings, plants, tables, wifi, and efficient service! Took a Vietnamese coffee to-go, and it was a very strong espresso without being overly bitter. The condensed milk was added generously but really complimented the coffee. My friend tried Ollie's drink which was like a chai with added flavors not traditionally included. It was rich but relied too heavily on competing flavors that made it far too sweet without enough of a tea extract to balance out. Kind of reminded me of the Bolthouse vanilla chai protein smoothies... which are cheaper, similar in taste, and more nutritious. read more

Delicious coffee. Perfect balance between sweetness and actual coffee! If you love plants and seasonal flavors you will love this place

My new favorite neighborhood spot. Why it took me so long to find it I have no idea. But it's cute, cozy and the lavender latte is barista kiss! Taylor was a joy to chat with and there's plenty of seating. I'll be back!! read more

This coffee shop is so cute and has great coffee. Ambiance is fun with all the plants, fun sign that is aligned with the playlist, and lots of seating. Coffee was great and it's a perfect spot to study, socialize or chill and enjoy a good book. Will definitely be back! read more

Dandy Lion coffee sits on 38th street in Park Hill. The area is sort of industrial, and the parking is mostly street parking. I wanted to go here to get Vietnamese coffee. The interior is part coffee shop and part greenhouse. There are swings, and plenty of seating is available. There is WiFi for people to work "from home." I definitely will come back to this place. If you like Vietnamese coffee, this is a good spot to try one. read more

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Place has amazing coffee with amazing atmosphere. Workers are friendly. Taylor is especially amazing. Always smiling and lighting up the room. Wouldn't be as good here without her. read more

This coffee shop is such a dream come true! Whenever I travel I want to find unique coffee shops rather than stopping at a local chain, and Dandy Lion is truly a gem! There is limited parking but we had no problem finding street parking. It's both a coffee shop and a plant nursery. They sell plants, stickers, crystals, prints, jewelry, plushies, and of course coffee and tea. The iced latte I had was delicious, and itnlooks like they have a small selection of pastries and food as well! I could have spent hours in there enjoying my drink. read more

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I'd return to this charming hybrid place plants/coffee shop. It's very pleasant if you get a chance to relax indoors ( u read correctly) on the hammock. I enjoyed my cold matcha latte, muffin & croissant. read more

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Full disclosure, I don't like coffee. The smell of it, the taste of it. But my better half does, and when I visit coffee shops, they usually bore me. Dandy Lion was fun, a neat experience that I wanted to share for those of us who don't speak fluent coffee. Good signage outdoors, but it's inside what counts and it does. Great vibe, as they share plants for sale with their coffee, and also include swings hanging from the rafters, a unique touch that resonated for me. Service was exceptional. Kind, friendly, informative. Loved their pastries, and they had Mexican Coke, which provided the caffeine jolt that I needed. Nabbed a couple plants, had fun, GREAT music with a TydBit. read more

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They have the best Vietnamese iced coffee! So glad I visited this spot after stopping by Vinh Xuong for their banh mi (same owner). This cafe is so cute (lots of plants + swinging chairs) plus their coffee drinks are so good! I'd definitely come back here to do work. read more

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while visiting my son who recently moved to the Denver area, he drove me and my daughter over 40 minutes just to take us here, and it was absolutely worth the drive! From the plants and décor to the coffee (had 2 cups) and swings from the ceiling, the vibe blew me away. I even bought a bracelet so I could carry a little piece home with me. This is one of those places you don't forget. I still think of it often and wish we had a place like this at home. Stop by and support this hip and inviting spot! read more

@dandy_lion_coffee is a fun coffee and plant shop in Park Hill. They have a cute aesthetic to match their tasty drinks and food. I got their Vietnamese iced coffee with a ham & cheese croissant The staff were very friendly and had great attitudes despite the crowds great service! read more

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I went to Dandy Lion for the first time today and I am in LOVE. So happy I found this place. Felt the hip vibes the minute I walked in. The decor and ambiance was so wonderful. They have super cute swings to sit on and plenty of areas to sit and chat with friends. I also love that they have products to buy - I bought a cute crystal necklace and it was only $20. They have some really unique items for sale, including plants! I've never seen a greenhouse in a coffee shop and I love it. The coffee and snacks were an A+ too. I ordered a lavender latte and a blueberry muffin. The latte was perfectly sweetened and I love the cute design as well. The muffin was very yummy and seemed house made. I highly recommend checking this place out! Definitely going to become a regular here!! read more

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What a great spot!! It is so cozy. The vibes are truly perfect. I love that you can buy plants here too! read more

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Favorite place for everything! Plants, coffee , pastries ! 11/10 Second time here and it never disappoints read more

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Absolutely obsessed with this beautiful place! First of all they have swings as seats which is so smart and picturesque. They have a wonderful lavender latte and caramel latte. I had both in one sitting because I just wanted to keep hanging around longer. I got a bunch of stickers and they have such pretty pla ts all around it and a little greenhouse(?). Their pasties were delicious! read more

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This coffee shop is so cute! My lavender latte with oat milk was delicious. The lavender wasn't too strong, so it didn't feel like drinking potpourri. I really enjoyed it! I also had a green chili cheddar pastry that was downright delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. Vibes were perfect on a Saturday morning. read more

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