my partner and i were visiting denver for the first time recently. we had an evening flight home --…read moreafter checking out of our hotel, we decided to spend the day working from a space in downtown. i'm a big matcha lover, so the night before, i did research on the best matcha in the city. seattle has an abundance of good matcha (maybe i'm spoiled in that way) so i needed to see what denver had to offer. milk tea people came up consistently throughout almost every list or influencer video that i could find. the spot my partner and i chose to work from happened to be close by as well, so i dropped my stuff with him and went over to milk tea people myself. not gonna lie, it was a little hard to find in the sea of the mostly empty market station building. the workers probably saw me circle by like two or three times lol. but once i found it, i was so happy i did. it's in a larger space of market station. it is quite minimalist, so it's definitely for grab-n-go. mostly grey inside with some seats to wait for matcha, some shelves on the right near the register that have items for purchase, and a long countertop with the workers behind. i browsed the menu briefly and decided on a lavendar matcha latte with oat milk (shocker). service was great, everyone inside was super nice and definite honed-in on perfecting every order. this was incredible matcha. i took one sip and knew i needed to take a jar of it home with me and that is exactly what i did. this will have to be a must-visit every time i'm in denver, because ohhhh my goodness it's too good. i have yet to try the wafchi, but that'll be next time for sure. i always love a sweet treat.

Third time my wife and I have visited Denver together and Milk Tea People is always near the top of…read moreour list to visit. We weren't sure if this particular spot would still be open or if their new space/iteration would be open. Clearly this space is still opened and still lives up to the hype I have explained in my two other reviews. It's a no-brainer for us to visit and we will be visiting a handful of other times before our trip ends. If you are looking for top notch beverages made from quality ingredients with friendly service look no further. We have not had a single bad thing here. Staff is always so nice and helpful to answer anything. I believe we have had both before but my wife got the Blueberry Lavender Matcha (her absolute ideal flavored matcha) and I got the Matcha Chai Sweet Cream. Both were expertly crafted but you can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Definitely a spot worth adding to your list to check out! Can't wait for next trip back to see the evolution of Milk Tea People that they have called ONOMMA!

Tí Cafe is SO cute!…read more We arrived after noon to find a line stretching way out the door. While the wait felt a little forced by the interior layout, the drinks more than made up for it. We absolutely loved everything we tried! My fall drink menu pick was the Caramel Apple Pie Matcha, and YUM! With a big scoop of apple pie filling and caramel sauce, this drink was such a fun and seasonal treat. We also enjoyed an Ube Mochi Sesame Ball filled with red bean, which was a delicious little bite of goodness. This is exactly the kind of spot you gladly wait in for! If you're in the area, add Tí Cafe to your must-visit list. No regrets! Actually, I just regret not getting more!

3.5/4. Love the…read moreconcept, and all the drinks look so scrumptious and beautiful! I got their Hojicha Trung since I wanted something on the refreshing side. The drink itself was pretty good, but there was this strangely fishy smell that was extremely off-putting. I couldn't quite figure out what it was coming from, and unfortunately it made the drink a little harder to enjoy.

If you're near Union Station, do yourself a favor and stop by Tao Boba!…read more I got the Nutella taiyaki, and it came out warm and absolutely delicious. The filling is super rich and gooey, and yes... I ate both because there's no way I was sharing. I also always order the Lucky Charm (their matcha latte with oat milk) with boba, and it never disappoints. They make it perfectly every single time--not too milky, just the right amount of matcha flavor. It's become my go-to order. The shop itself is super welcoming too. I love all the colorful furniture--it makes the space feel fun and cozy. They also have a bunch of board games, which is such a nice touch if you want to hang out for a while with friends. Definitely one of my favorite boba spots in Denver. So good!

The guy running the counter seemed shocked when I asked for decaf espresso- sadly, anything with…read moretea or coffee in it was not available decaf. I get migraines from caffeine so it's a pretty severe intolerance, and I'm always sad when there isn't much offered. They did have the ube creme brûlée and the mangonada, both of which were fabulous. The mangonada tasted like real mango to me, plus the boba was nice and chewy. The ube was warm at first and took a while to chill, but once it did, the flavor was great! Like a cheesecake with ube almost. The interior is cute with games available too. Next time I visit I would love to try their fish shaped pastry snacks- the one with Nutella or custard called to me, but I ate a big breakfast this morning and could not justify it. A great place to come chill and treat yourself to a fun drink!

Funny enough, our first experience with Doppio was because a delivery driver got all the way to our…read moreplace, messaged "I don't have your order," and basically vanished into history. We waited awhile hoping it would somehow resolve itself, then finally just drove there ourselves about 35 minutes later. Honestly? Worth it. I got the seasonal red velvet iced latte and it was genuinely one of the best dessert-style coffee drinks I've had in a long time. And I say that as someone who has been an off-and-on barista since my first Starbucks job in 1999. Sweet without being overwhelming, actually tasted intentional, and didn't just feel like syrup dumped into coffee. The shop itself is very clean, sunny, modern Denver coffee aesthetic with tons of seating if you want to stay awhile. Parking was also surprisingly easy between the street parking and the small paid lot next door.

Very large open space coffee shop! Walking in I was…read moresurprised at how much space there was inside, lots of spots to sit and work at. I got the lychee osmanthus matcha from their summer menu. It was delicious, but a bit too sweet for my liking after that whole cup. Strong lychee and floral flavor, could not taste much of the matcha though. Only qualm with this place is that it's quite pricey for a cup. $9.25 for a cup.

One of my absolute favorite coffee shops in Colorado after more than a dozen visits. Their cold…read morebrew is medium/light but incredibly smooth and works well to complement the housemade syrups they make like ube, pandan, lavender, caramel, vanilla and more! I'm also a big fan of a dirty chai and the balance that they achieve with their beverages is perfect. Their matcha is definitely one of the big highlights as well and imo is legitimately the best I've ever had in Colorado. Try out the mango sticky rice matcha and you'll be in another dimension! I often go for a walk here from the Anschutz campus across the street and it's well worth it in comparison to the options on campus, nuanced flavor with an aftertaste that keeps you wanting more the next time you can sneak out the office and grab a drink. Staff is very knowledgeable about the quality of ingredients and takes time to help craft you a perfect beverage. I feel welcomed everytime I come through and the mirror by the front door is awesome to snap a lil bev selfie. The space is a bit small but they've built it as efficiently as possible to provide ample seating. I shall keep coming back here until I get another job or die lol.

As someone who hates overly sweet drinks, the COCONUT PANDAN MATCHA really impressed me. I got it…read morehalf sweet and I probably didn't need too at all - the sweetness was basically nonexistent as half sweet which is really nice. I'm excited to come back and try their other flavors!

Love having Panda Coffee House within walking distance! It's such an easy go-to for a quick coffee…read moreor pastry. The menu has all the classic coffee shop staples, but what makes it stand out is the Japanese-inspired twist on some of the offerings. It adds a fun, unique touch without being overwhelming. Last weekend I tried the ube cruffin and it was top tier; perfectly flaky with great flavor. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to as I work my way through more of the menu.

We gave Panda House another try, and I was pleased to see they still had some gluten-free options…read moreon the menu. While it has a few things going for it, this place still feels more like a bar or diner than a coffee shop. The baristas weren't especially friendly this trip, and there were some inconsistencies with pricing. Overall, it just isn't quite for us.

This place is so cute and I love the different kinds of snacks they have, from seaweed to ramen to…read moreonigiri. My friend got the onigiri and it looked really yummy! I got an iced oat milk matcha and it was refreshing but a bit watery. The service was fast and they whisked and made everything right there on the counter!

So sad this is only a pop up because the service and attention to detail was incredible! We got the…read morebanana bread matcha and it truly tastes just like it. The strawberry one is just as good- a little more healthy tasting. They had a bunch of snacks that reminded me of a 7/11 in Japan. The service however was my favorite part! They walk you through the ingredients and what you can purchase there. The store is little which makes it feel more intimate. I truly recommend this place to anyone before it closes! This is also my petition to have this permanently as it's a great spot to stop when strolling Tennyson street

This cute ice cream parlor has delicious ice cream, but this review goes beyond the yummy ice cream…read moreto focus on the amazing customer service and friendliness we received from Raeka today. She shared her favorite flavors with us, gave us some tastes, but really went above and beyond a couple minutes later when she heard us dealing with a family problem. Raeka showed us kindness, empathy, and compassion. She shared some similar issues in her own family to show us understanding as we struggled with our problems. It's not often you find someone as kind and sweet as Raeka was to us today. She lightened our spirits with her compassionate attitude,..... something that can be rare nowadays. Thank you Raeka! Hope others stop by to enjoy some of the scrumptious ice cream and kindness you bring to your community

We stopped by this cool speakeasy bar that actually has an ice cream store that sells real ice…read morecream. The website did not have reservation box to click on, so we went anyway. The waiting list was about 30 minutes, we hungout in the ice cream shop sampling the different flavors they had to offer. Once someone from the back called my name we followed him through the freezer door and entered the speakeasy bar. Cool looking bar with red lights. The bar is small, seating around the bar and maybe 8 - 10 tables. The server gave us a list of their cocktails, all was yummy.