We have an amazing neighborhood haunt that feels both upscale and warm and inviting. Happy hour is absolutely worthwhile- peep the menu and you'll see a quality selection of cocktails and wine and snacks for an affordable price. Had the Weber Ranch Hibiscus-Rita: the salt rim was an unexpectedly good salt/sugar/ citrus combo and the margarita was smooth and well crafted. This place reminds me of European cafes- coffee in the morning and wine/cocktails at night. A humble flex for this area. read more

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Have stopped here a few times for a happy hour Aperol or for a coffee after working out at Duality. Today we stopped in for a quick breakfast. You order at the counter and pick your own seat. We had a bonfire bacon breakfast burrito with green salsa, a cortado, mimosas, and a blueberry cream cheese danish from Black Box bakery. Interior is cute, vibes are comfortable. Truly get why it's such a neighborhood staple. read more

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Excellent pumpkin spice latte, literally one of the best in Denver.The ambiance of the restaurant is also very cute and a nice place to have a coffee with friends. I also ordered the Belgian waffle which was nothing to call home about. First off - it was not made fresh in house, but came from a package - served lukewarm - so MEHHH. Come for the coffee, go elsewhere for the pastries. read more

Delicious breakfast burritos and lattes! Peppermint mocha was warm and great for the cold morning. Nutella pastry was a tad dry but flavor was good Cute little place with pop-up events inside and nice workers! read more

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A perfect post workout spot or working remotely! The coffee was really good. The atmosphere is cozy and the people who work there are so friendly, especially with their regulars. You can tell they care for their people and quality customer service! A really awesome spot to check out! read more

Side Pony - a hidden gem and such a great find. Extra points for the tiny side garage accessible off the side street. It's W Colfax, so parking is a bear, lol. First, Side Pony is sassy and I loved it immediately. Lots of cozy nooks to settle into - loved the simple but classy decor and the coffee and cocktail options. Even though I met a coworker for coffee here, I still had so many cool NA drink options, excluding even caffeinated options. I finally landed on their Sparkling Matcha Lemonade - so good and a bit tart. Love. My friend ordered a gorgeous latte. Two fans here. We also shared their Jalapeno Cheddar Queso. It was so incredibly good with the cheese beautifully melted and spicy. I could have taken a bowl home with me and eaten it with a spoon. YUM. The staff were amazingly cool as well, checking in on us every so often and super friendly. Easy 5 stars. Will be back and it will be soon. read more

I love that Side Pony has coffee and cocktails. It's a great place to do a little work but also meet friends for Happy Hour. The servers were kind and attentive and the place has a fun and funky feel. Will definitely come back. read more

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I really liked this place. I was able to get coffee and a hummus platter and I'm sure their cocktails are probably decent. The inside was nice and cute and the service was really good. My friends and I were comfortable hanging out and chatting for a long time. An awfully nice place for Colfax. read more

Side Pony - Hummus plate and Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this place! Cocktail happy hour is great. Vibes are good. Also I like working from here from time to time during the day.

Side Pony demonstrates what's right about the Denver food scene: Diversity (in the menu), Equity (boss ladies in charge), and Inclusion (specialty drinks mingle with hummus platers). The atmosphere is fun and decorative while the service is top notch. The only thing to consider is that the dishes are small tapas style that can add up pretty quickly to a sizable bill. We loved it though- I would highly recommend it for small gatherings! read more

Side Pony - Macha Green Tea Latte, Parfet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Cute place! Love the vibe and the fact that it's super airy and open but not pretentious either. Solid happy hour cocktails and friendly service. read more

Side Pony - Cocktails - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a fun place! We stopped by on a Sunday, as we were heading out of town. The staff was so great, vibes were great and so many selections. Have a Sunday Funday or keep those New Year's resolutions going!! read more

A fun little space that transitions seamlessly from day to night. I met a friend there to catch up and love that the menu has something for everyone and there are a few different types of seating. Service was helpful and friendly. There is a garage behind the apartment with space for retail guests which is helpful too. read more

It's been almost 9 months since my last visit. The inside decor and seating is still the same. The bar was full, so I sat at a small table with a padded bench and back cushions. The food & drinks menu has changed a little bit. This week they are promoting Negroni's with assistance from the Campari brand. Only $10 each. Their cocktails range from $8-$14. I got a classic Negroni with gin, vermouth and Campari. Excellent cocktail. I ordered the Charcuterie board (still $24). It had green olives, dried apricots, 2 cheeses and 2 meats with 2 types of crackers and a dollop of fig spread. I switched to the Negroni Sbagliato made with sparkling wine instead of gin. Similar to an Aperol Spritz but more of a kick. Three different people served me including the manager. A great way to end a workday. read more

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This coffee and cocktails operation is outstanding! The service is always amazing-so kind and attentive! The food choices, whether it be croissants, fresh baked bread, charcuterie boards or breakfast burritos are exceptional. Queen City Collective Coffee is their bean of choice-very rich and flavorful as it pairs well with coffee, sugar, and/or vodka or bourbon. This is a great, chill place in the West Colfax neighborhood. Visit their sister restaurant Pony Up in LODO too! read more

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I visited Side Pony while visiting a high school girlfriend in Denver. I did not have high expectations for a "cafe/bar".. usually when an establishment tries to be everything in one, it doesn't turn out too well. But....WOW. Side Pony has executed this endeavor very well and it turned out to be one of those excellent recommendations you hope to get when traveling to a place you don't know much about!! Side Pony is very unique...Great service and the vibe is sexy/fun/chill...all in one! The bartenders are awesome and attentive; they obviously care a lot about your experience. I don't drink coffee, but they have great cocktails - I love all of them I tried, but the "Jeremy on the Block" margarita is outstanding! Oddly, despite not liking coffee, I have been on an Espresso Martini kick lately and theirs is the best ever, beating out many I had recently in Europe. I loved their charcuterie board and the mac-n-cheese. Oh! and the bathrooms are on point! Loved the framed pony wall! Bummed I did not get any photos, but I was having too much fun in real life to remember to snap any. One interesting point I never really remark on with other establishments is the merchandise they have for sale. It is almost ALWAYS cheesy, out of style, too rough of material, or sport cuts that are not flattering to girls. I was thrilled to see Side Pony even paid attention to this detail, so I grabbed a crop top with their name on it and have been sporting it ever since - see my pics on the flight home and last week in Vegas!! I received compliments from a guy in a bar in San Diego, "Hey Side Pony!" Grab yourself something cute while you are there for conversation starters elsewhere! Great job, Side Pony!! I will be back when in Denver next. read more

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What's my weakness you may be wondering? It might have to be a coffee shop that also serves craft cocktails. Was super glad my fellow coworker and Yelp Denver CM took me to this spot to cowork when I was in town. Side Pony is really where it is at. Super spacious inside, too, and plenty of seating. There were a lot of people there grabbing a drink and chatting with friends, and people also working as well. The vibe in here is super cute. If I lived in Denver, I'd be a frequent flier of this establishment. The staff was super generous and actually came to our table to take our orders. I don't really know any coffee shops in Vegas that do that haha, not sure if it was because Matt C is special (duh) or if this was the usual, but I loved it. I opted for an espresso martini... or two... or did I have a gin drink, too? That's what my pictures say at least, and now I remember they were all delish drinks. Hey, don't blame me, they were DELIGHTFUL! The perfect blend of liquor and coffee with that espresso martini and a G&T bevvy... I was truly a happy camper. I also tried some puff bagel thing. Matt recommended it and hyped it up, so I had to... and it lived up to all the expectations. I probably could have ate at least 15 more of them if we weren't headed to dinner shortly after. Definitely a great coffee shop and I can see why people in Denver love it. read more

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The waffle was delicious! The service was even better. That's the best part about this place--super friendly and bubbly staff. The only bad thing about this place is that they don't have a changing table for those that bring in a kid. Also parking is a bit difficult. Other than that cute spot for a date. read more

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Super fun cocktail and coffee bar located on Colfax. We stopped by on our way to the Alamo for happy hour And it was so much fun! We ordered bread and butter which was soft, fresh with a delicious crust. THE butter was creamy, smooth, and so yummy. We also got aperol spritzes and lavender bees knees which both were amazing. The vibe was trendy without feeling judgy and the service was super friendly Can't way to go back! read more

Stopped by for a matcha and stayed for a few hours to work. The matcha was good -one of the better coffee shop matchas that I've had in Denver. It was slightly sweet. I also got the avocado toast and that was absolutely delicious! It was so hearty and had loads of avocado on it! There's a decent amount of seating indoors, good WiFi. There wasn't any outlets near where I was sitting that I could see. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood, Side Pony!!! Those exclamation points are real, folks. Side Pony, from the same people who own one of my favorite places, Pony Up, have graced Sloan's Lake with a beautiful coffee bar and cocktail lounge. Say it ain't so? My two favorite things from real deal industry professionals. I can cry tears of happiness. Side Pony opens to the public on Monday, March 6th 2023. It looks like their opening hours are 7am-11pm every day. Coffee by day and cocktails by night. Again, the happy tears are flowing abundantly. What else is going on here. Now they might not be boasting their epic French Dips like Pony Up does. Here you'll find a more refined coffee/cocktail lounge menu. Pastries from Rebel Bread, Bonfire burritos and snacks like cheese boards and accoutrements. Food to nosh on, but the focus is still on their incredible cocktail menu and specialty coffee drinks from Queen City. To say I'm excited is a severe understatement. I mean, it's a 10 minute walk from my house. I can't wait to work remotely over coffee, meet friends for drinks and add this to my weekly rotation. Side Pony for the win!!! read more

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Such a fun night! Single Girls Rule the World Bingo with Talia Tucker. Lots of prizes and fun games in between the rounds of bingo. Talia knows how to keep everyone engaged and the servers know how to keep the drinks and snacks coming. It doesn't hurt that my friend won both rounds of the gift card prizes. read more

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Perfect breakfast! Came here while in town on vacay and had the coffee/breakfast sandwich combo and it was delicious! Super cute spot with friendly people. read more

Side Pony - Breakfast combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My go- to spot for coffee and cocktails in the Sloans Lake area! If you haven't checked out the GENEROUS happy hour at side pony yet, what are you waiting for?? Their selection of hand crafted beverages and snacks are top tier. Pro tip: give the snack trio or the baguette a try, so worth it! My personal favorite drinks here are the lavender bees knees and the house drip coffee. The most significant part of any trip to side pony, however, is the personal service. The staff is friendly and helpful when you're not sure what to order! Plus, they have some great events in the space. Give this woman-owned business a try! read more

Wasn't overly impressed with this space. Limited parking with a small garage for retail parking. Space is very small inside with a bar top and a couple of additional tables. Service was okay, the woman working did not seem very warm and welcoming and instead it almost felt like she was annoyed we came in and wanted to order food. I ordered a matcha latte that was extremely sweet to the point I didn't want to finish it. We also ordered the avocado toast that was good but not worth the money. Wouldn't come back. read more

Small cafe with modern decor. Exceptional coffee, comparable to European selections. Truly worth the visit. Food is tasty and well prepared, however, with smallish portions. Highly recommended. read more

Such a cute little spot with great drinks. Only downside was not great parking but service made up for it--didn't get his name but made great recommendations and conversations. Tell your bartenders you're on a date! read more

I absolutely loved this place! It had such a cute vibe. The dirty vanilla chai with oat milk I tried had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The staff member who took my order was friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

Side Pony - Hot,oat, dirty chi, with vanilla. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love this place. I always have enjoyed Pony Up and feel like Side Pony is just an extension of that vibe. The happy hour daiquiri was amazing. The food offerings for the evening were more like snacks but that was perfect for me. Super friendly staff and it hasn't been too crowded for the 4-6 happy hour. I'm looking forward to checking it out in the morning to get some work done. read more

I had a wonderful Wednesday night here with my dear friend and couldn't recommend Side Pony more! First, it's so nice to have a fun place to meet friends in the neighborhood (only a 10 minute walk). The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and they were happy to provide suggestions and answer any questions we had. The menu has a little bit of everything! For drinks my friend ordered the "Jenny From the Block Margarita" and I had a dirty vodka martini - both were divine! We also shared a yummy charcuterie board, which had 2 types of meats, 2 kinds of cheese, olives, crisps/crackers, and jam. I highly recommend checking out Side Pony for Happy Hour or even a coffee date! I will absolutely be back in the future read more

Side Pony - Jenny from the Block Margarita & a Dirty Vodka Martini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

On a Saturday afternoon this place was super quiet but cocktails were good and charcuterie board and pretzel was delicious! Parking can be challenging but it's worth the cocktail! Service was awesome - they are friendly and attentive! read more

Side Pony - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Really enjoyed my breakfast with my boyfriend here in our last day of vacation. The coffee, cocktails, and breakfast items were very tasty and our orders came out exactly as requested. The cashier seemed new but she did her best and other employees helped her take our order. We enjoyed talking and sitting at the booth where they served us our food. Definitely would come back another time. read more

I tried Side Pony in the afternoon on a work day and absolutely loved my experience! The service was super friendly and welcoming, everything I tried was amazing, and it had everything I was looking for from a remote work perspective. I loved their dirty chai latte! Perfectly spicy. I also very much enjoyed their avocado toast, charcuterie board, and parfait (it's close, but I think my favorite of the three has to be the toast). I have a feeling this is one of those spots where you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu! For remote working, you'll find private WiFi, plenty of table space, and plenty of outlet availability here (as long as you're sitting at one of the high tops). I think we came right after the lunch rush and before happy hour, so it was pretty quiet as well. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped in after landing to work a bit. Great lil spot with good coffee that later transition into cocktails. Love the vibe and the service was great! read more

Enjoyed checking out @sideponydenver and enjoying their draft coffee + ham & cheese croissant. Such a cute coffee shop and cocktail bar

Side Pony is awesome!! The staff is so friendly and go above and beyond to make your experience special. The drinks are great and overall has a fun vibe. Definitely check them out! read more

Side Pony - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fun mock tail menu. Great staff. Lovely setting. 100% recommend for a casual happy hour.

Side Pony has become one of my favorite west side hangs. This place is great for working during the day, chilling out in the evenings, or attending one of their numerous events on their calendar! The lounge is quaint, decadent, and sophisticated, the drinks are deletable (espresso martini, jenny from the block, and order the sazerac off the menu). I'm just happy we can still find seats when we head in there (for now! don't get too popular!). Yeehaw! read more

New cafe/bar place just opened. Excellent service, cool ambiance, and well made drinks. Will definitely be back often! read more

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A fun and quirky restaurant that is perfect to grab a drink after work, for a date or read more

Side Pony - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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