Maci Cafe

We walked here from our hotel and I'm not too familiar with the parking availability. The coffee…read moreshop is pretty spacious and it has cute decor. There's also some pastries, cocktails and snacks. Walking in, the barista seemed occupied and we waited a couple of minutes before she turned her attention to us. I ordered their Grilled Peach Matcha and had asked if there was any espresso in it. The barista responded with "No, it's a matcha" and it seemed a little rude. While the coffee and Macha were good and the decor was cute, it didn't seem very welcoming based off the response of the barista/worker there.

This aesthetically designed cafe with a warm atmosphere is a must try! Nestled on the corner of the…read moreblock, Flora offers great service, large menu and spacious seating. They even have a bar for various cocktails to choose from. Ordered a cold brew & a pastry. Everything was so good. Highly recommend!

1.2 mi•Central Business District, CBD, Northwest

Indoors, a place to be peaceful

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Vibe Coffee and Wine

4.6(218 reviews)

Vibe Coffee and Wine is proof that a room can possess a great deal more personality than the human…read morebeings paid to occupy it. The architecture is undeniably handsome. There are towering ceilings and comfortable chairs. There are enough electrical outlets to power a small army of laptop philosophers who are pretending to write important books. It looks like a place where profound human connections ought to happen. Mine did not. The baristas handled my order as though enthusiasm had recently been made a felony by the federal government. They were not malicious. They simply performed the transactional ritual of caffeinating a stranger with the exact emotional investment of a parking meter. The beverage itself was perfectly adequate. Bad coffee inspires anger. This coffee merely inspired a quiet acceptance of my own mortality. It was average in that completely forgettable way that makes you wonder why you parted with currency for a specialty drink in the first place. If you need a nice chair to sit in while the world falls apart, you will find it here. If you are looking for a memorable cup or a warm human interaction, you will probably leave remembering the furniture.

Such a cute vibe!…read more Street parking in plenty of parking garages so just make sure you read the signs. I was going on a first date here so I didn't get a lot of pictures but they have a wide open café with plenty of seating so it was very comfortable. We both got hot chocolate and the design they made was so cute. The hot chocolate was a good temperature, not overpowering chocolate and tasted really good. Overall, I like the vibe in vibe as in I didn't feel too overwhelmed, it didn't get too loud, it was a really great choice for our first date. The staff was really helpful and made our orders quickly. I would definitely be down to go back.

1.9 mi•Civic Center, Golden Triangle, Southwest

It's a vibe!

Matcha latte

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Contemporary but comfortable

Cafe Gio

3.4(28 reviews)

We've been to Cafe Gio a few times and everyone in our party has enjoyed it a lot…read more It's a solid, relatively affordable option for a light lunch. Today I had the Almost Waldorf salad with a generous helping of apples and roasted walnuts. The cheddar broccoli soup was made with smoked cheddar. Which was different, and maybe a bit much. CBR sandwich (chicken, bacon, ranch) was really well received. As was the power bowl. Service was fast. And the view for lunch is just great. Sitting inside feels like sitting outside with all the windows. If you're at the museum, this is a no-brainer choice for lunch. If you're just in the area, it's a very good option to consider.

Really cute spot at the Denver art museum. Light with a good view for people watching. I decided to…read moregrab a bite to eat before I started my tour. Lots to see. I got the salmon and cucumber toast. Very generous on the divorce spread. The salmon was a bit fishy for me. The cucumbers were not fresh. The service was great.

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Canned vegetable soup?!

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My doppio, steamed/foamed milk and banana cake

Hello Darling

4.6(117 reviews)

0.5 mi•Lodo, Northwest

Hello Darling is such a cute spot for coffee, food, or drinks. I ordered the latte, and it was…read moresmooth! The café has a cozy atmosphere with beautiful decor, lots of natural light, and comfortable seating. It is a great place to catch up with a friend or get some work done during the day. Baristas are super friendly!

Misleading. It shows up under coffee shops open till 10pm…read more However, they stop serving coffee at 5pm, which is insanely early. Does nobody in Denver drink after dinner espressos? So we were forced to get cocktails, which were badly made and tasted like soap. Will not be returning.

2.1 mi•Capitol Hill, Southwest

Interior is so cute

Condiment bar daytime

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Interior seating

Rendezvous Cafe

3.8(42 reviews)

Slowest service I've had in years! Astonishing how they were out of kids food, and it took 40 min…read moreto make a chicken Caesar salad. Ill staffed. Ill stocked. We will not be back. Ever.

Good simple food and coffee. Nothing special but fairly well priced and not busy. Nice place sit…read moreand watch the city go by.

2.0 mi•Golden Triangle, Civic Center, Southwest

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Metropolis Coffee

4.0(148 reviews)

This coffee shop is very cozy and has plenty of seating. From the moment I walked in it felt warm…read moreand welcoming. Great place to catch up with friends or to study/get some work done. Their holiday flavors are so delicious! Definitely will return!

Great place overall--limited selection but yummy drinks regardless. Lots of open seating--very…read moredark, professional, industrial vibes--they share their restroom with other businesses to the back. And overall great vibe, drinks, and parking outside the business although it's very limited.

2.3 mi•Capitol Hill, Southwest

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Cold brew

Hudson Hill

4.4(404 reviews)

We stopped in for tea and drinks and had a lovely time! The service was quick. The chocolate chip…read morecookie with pistachios was delicious! Cute seating and music with a nice sized bar.

Good drinks, coffee & small plates!! We had a sample of all…read more3 & everything was great ! Burrata was excellent along with the Hugo spritz . My niece had the coffee with a foam that was amazing !

High Tea

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Utica Club Pils

Blue Sparrow Coffee

4.7(76 reviews)

1.9 mi•Uptown, Northwest

Blue Sparrow Coffee is easily one of the best coffee spots in the city. I got the hot caramel latte…read morewith oat milk, made with their Headliner espresso. The espresso was dialed in perfectly, not too bitter and not too light. I couldn't really taste the caramel, but the latte itself was still delicious. 8.7/10. Service was amazing, they were super patient while I was ordering. The space is also big with plenty of seating, making it a great spot to get work done.

This location of Blue Sparrow is right down the street from our beautiful capitol building. The…read morebuilding is unique and funky while the coffee shop itself has an elegant romantic vibe. Coffee is delish, pastries are yummy, service was good. There is a small parking lot and street parking. Gran some coffee and walk to the capitol!

1.5 mi•CBD, Central Business District, Northwest

Drip coffee.

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Almond croissant, drink punch card, CBD nitro coffee!

Novo Coffee

4.2(473 reviews)

Great staff. Great coffee and pastries. Long lines due to Morgan Wallen concert, Fan Expo, and some…read moreother convention. There were only two employees tackling the never-ending line. Drinks were still cranked out quickly. They made sure to let folks know when items ran out. A couple of house made syrups ran out during our visit but not before we got our orders. A couple of food items were sold out as well. Guests were patient. We're just visiting but glad to have found this spot.

Two baristas handled the influx and steady stream of customers with a truly impressive nonchalance…read more The orders kept coming out regularly, no missteps, no "oops" -- nothing but a smooth surreal flow. Now, onto the coffee. . . Yow! ... smooth with no bitter after taste ... not sure if is attributable to the roasting process of the beans or the brewing of the coffee itself. Either way, it was equally impressive. Sometimes the steps between roasting and brewing can mess up the result. Not here. This was a winning spot and on my list for a future visit.

Nitro Cold Brew

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Tí Cafe

4.7(273 reviews)

3.1 mi•Speer, Southwest

I love their drinks. And the staff has always been super nice. I would say the only turn off is how…read moredirty the establishment is. I know it's a high traffic cafe so I understand the floors won't be sparkling clean but it also seems like it hasn't been deep cleaned since it opened.

Amazing drinks here!! They are very popular but they have the drinks out in a timely manner. I…read morereally enjoyed that they use fresh fruit in their drinks it made it so much better. The place was pretty small too but they kept it clean and well organized. Passion Fruit Soda: So much passion fruit pulp it was so tasty I love it! I would highly recommend this drink. 10/10 Strawberry Matcha: The strawberry puree is very good and so was their matcha. I wish I got a larger size. 10/10 Raspberry Chocolate Mocha: I'm not a huge coffee fan but this was pretty tasty ! I only tried a little but I wish they put more puree in it, still good. 7.5/10 Lavender Matcha: Wow so tasty, they just have great ingredients so it tasted like lavender but not artificial. 10/10 Mango Sticky Rice Matcha: this is really fun to try and so pretty but a little too sweet for me ! tastes like ice cream though, yummm. 8/10 I would highly recommend this place and definitely go back!

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Hollen F.

18 years ago

Shangri'La is my fav hangout. I can always count on Shangri'La as a perfect meetup place with friends, business associates and new contacts. Try it once and you'll be hooked! It's conveniently located, the atmosphere is just right, the java excellent (especially my soy mochas with extra mocha!) and the owner, Jad, well, what can I say - he's the man! Oh, yeah, and the cookies can't be beat either. Not to mention the pastries. And the new seats are cushy too! Thank you for being in the hood, for being so professional, personable and not like other java huts! read more

taren g.

18 years ago

Last weekend I went into Shangri-la to enjoy the fabulous weather( and my day off) and was clearly impressed by the calming atmosphere and decor of the inside. And then be able to relax in the sun on a great patio sipping on my delightful latte (compared to what I thought was good from St******s) and snacking on a quiche delight for breakfast. Its a great addition to the quaint neighborhood that is growing so fast. I have found my new spot to relax. The coffee is amazing, food is delightful, and free WiFi is an amenity. Thanks Shangri-la TG read more

Dash M.

9 years ago

Maci Cafe formerly Shangri-La Coffee. Right between LoLa and Low Country. By far our favorite neighborhood Cafe/ Coffee House. Come here for the Italian Coffee (Lavazza) and Panini. The fresh, scratch made Panini are a must and Macis house made pizza is primo. Nice salad selection as well, try the Mad Grains Salad with Tuna. Freindly people and a cool space. Chef Macis coffee and food are by far a neighborhood favorite.... and there is free coffee on Friday if you ride your Ducati to the Cafe......well maybe not. read more

Andrea V.

259

16 years ago

I love this coffee shop! It has the local neighborhood feel. It's a great place to have your morning or afternoon coffee appointments! It's cozy and I love their latte's! I highly recommend this coffee shop if you are in the highlands! read more

T j.

18 years ago

Great coffee place in Lower Highlands. Nice, friendly, relaxed environment . They have great coffee, snacks and pastries. perfect place to go if you want your morning coffee or the mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Highly recommend! read more

Cassie A.

2 years ago

Food is good. Coffee is great. Customer service is terrible. I have gone multiple times and the lady at the register is soooooooo rude. It makes me not want to go back, which is unfortunate. read more

Jenny O.

8 years ago

I LOVE Maci Cafe and all it's people! Oh yeah and the food!! Oh wait...*and* the coffee! A comfortable, friendly and delicious place to have breakfast, coffee and lunch! read more

Scott Y.

12 years ago

This place is the real deal. Perfect latte. They know what they are doing. Very authentic Panini served authentically Italian.

Erica M.

15 years ago

The owner is fabulous. Cozy atmosphere, great coffee and paninis, and they have wine! Doesn't get much better than this place.

George C.

12 years ago

Great product and staff. The spavo paninis are fantastic. Maci Cafe is essential to the LoHi neighborhood in Denver.

Ivy R.

9 years ago

Authenticly Italian cafe and restaurant. Good coffee and sandwiches. You'll hear Italian spoken as often as English.

Meredith G.

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11 years ago

Good iced coffee to enjoy on their patio. Really big lunch menu that sounded good for my next visit.

Jeff C.

3 years ago

Nothing worth the price. Fairly bland food. Hdhhdjskshshxjsbudhsbshdidnbdhdjxbdvdjdjbdbdjd

Mike D.

10 years ago

This place is absolutely amazing. Food is always on point and the service is perfect.

Robin M.

7 years ago

The best iced green tea I've ever had!!! SO refreshing....and no bitter taste.

14 years ago

Great place for us to take a little break. Awesome food with awesome attitude!

Amanda H.

15 years ago

Amazing!!! Good coffee and they are all really nice!!

Mario M.

14 years ago

Free Wifi. Fantastic staff, atmosphere and coffee!

Rebecca K.

133

14 years ago

Great service, great coffee, awesome pasteries!

Ann C.

12 years ago

Nice friendly place w/great coffee!

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