Great drinks & their open until nine for all the late caffeinated crowd. I dig St Marks and definitely will return. read more

This place has one super positive and one super negative, thus the middle-of-the-road 3 stars. The location is the one super positive. There's nothing especially great about its food or drink offering. It is solely that it's ideally located in Denver. The one super negative is the lack of consistency. If you go at one hour of the day, the employee will nail the experience; at a different hour, you could be left wondering if the person knows what hot tea is. It's, in a word, insane. Honestly I still go because they have a killer back patio and it's rarely packed with people. read more

Great coffee spot in the neighborhood! They have exactly what you would expect for coffee. If you bring your own cup you get a discount! Wide variety of baked goods to choose from as well. Many different croissant flavors. If you're looking for a place to work remote this is the perfect spot with both inside and outdoor seating! Stays open fairly late and is connected to a bar (Thin Man) on the other side. read more

My fiancé and I moved to the neighborhood about a year ago and we go to St. Marks, or their sister spot The Thin Man, almost once a week. The staff are so friendly, the paninis are DELICIOUS, and I'm just truly happy to live near a cute coffee shop that's so reasonably priced. Definitely check this spot out read more

I like the location and vibe of St. Marks. Before I went GF I loved those big, fat cookies! Unfortunately, the coffee has only ever been okay, but the cappuccino I had recently was truly dreadful. Bitter and muddy. There was a thick layer of coffee foam on top (not silky milk foam, as it should be). My husband had a mocha and it was very bitter too. Disappointed. read more

St. Marks Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a cute local place for your morning brew! Very spacious with indoor and outdoor seating, yummy pastries and quick service! You'll feel like a local here read more

Definitely don't spend your money here. We spent $15 on a mocha and dirty chai and were severely disappointed. The mocha was super bitter and the dirty chai tasted like neither espresso nor chai... if it was a blind taste test we would've guessed it was ice water. As far as atmosphere goes there are zero vibes to be had and the place looks like a prison rec room. If you have a shred of self worth come to Hooked on Colfax instead (not sponsored). read more

St. Marks Coffee House - Styrofoam????? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place was so cute! Great spot to grab an Italian Soda on a hot day and just relax. Both the interior and exterior of this place are picture worthy. Very friendly staff. read more

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I got a coconut latte with almond milk. The guy was very dismissive and not very pleasant even though I asked how his day was going. When my drink came up it was unfortunately in a styrofoam cup and tasted weak and bland. I can't even taste the coconut. For a $5.00 drink it's pretty underwhelming. Major bummer. Their bakery doesn't look very appealing either and the smell inside the place is sour. So was the barista's attitude. Probably the least friendly person I've experienced since I moved to CO. I won't be back and don't recommend coming here. read more

St. Marks Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

There's a guy working the counter who is consistently rude and nasty. If he hates his job so much he should quit. I asked for a chocolate croissant because there were some croissants on a plate in front of a sign that said 'chocolate croissants'. He barked at me 'we don't have any chocolate croissants. You need to look around the corner there!' This is the latest in a series of rude remarks I've heard him make to customers. read more

I stopped in for a latte and baked good to go. The person at the counter wasn't very friendly. He seemed somewhat annoyed to be waiting on someone. I ordered an iced oat milk latte. When it arrived, it was definitely not a latte, or at least no latte I've ever had. It looked like iced coffee with a small splash of oat milk. Even after stirring, it was still brownish black, mostly coffee color, not creamy like every other latte I've had. It tasted like iced coffee with a small splash of oat milk. I went to the restroom and dumped it and left. I will not be going there again. There are many other great coffee shops to choose from nearby. read more

Come for the coffee, stay for the outdoor space! I love taking folks here for a quick, cheap coffee and laid back conversation! You can easily spend hours at an airy indoor table or one of the many seating options outside. With a relaxed atmosphere and classic cafe menu, it's easy to keep coming back! read more

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A recommended place that fell flat on its face. I was excited to check it out but don't think I'll be coming back. For one, the coffee was just not good. Second, as others have noted, I was shocked to see styrofoam cups. It not only felt cheap but made me feel like my coffee was from a convenience store - both taste and feel. Also as others pointed out, the staff wasn't overly friendly. I was there for work so I want to point out that the WiFi was dragging for me. On the contrary, the place was full. I could understand why people like the ambiance. It is definitely more for socializing than working in my opinion. They have a patio in both the front and back. read more

My first time here and from first impressions, it was decent. I came here for something refreshing and settled on a mango Italian soda with a piece of carrot cake. The soda was definitely refreshing and the carrot cake was a middle of the road piece of cake. From what it looks like, the prices seem very reasonable with quite a bit of choice on the menu and indoor/outdoor seating. This seems to be a working coffee shop with 90% of the people there on their laptops/writing. The interior seems a bit run down and in need of maintenance. It's a good location. Check it out for yourself. read more

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The guy with the ponytail working the counter this morning was a complete A**hole to my friend who is legally blind and asked a couple menu questions. I've owned several successful food service businesses and I would have fired this guy in an instant if he worked for me. read more

Aside from the issue I'm presenting in this review, what's possibly even more sad is that likely only half of the people reading this are going to find it valuable and will think twice before they support this establishment, and the other half are going to find it humorous and shrug it off because ignorance is bliss (which makes them an equal contributor to the problem.) I suspect this because not even 3 hours after I wrote this review, a reader wrote me a condescending "compliment" about it and immediately blocked me before I could respond. I'm just going to assume this cowardly person works here. STYROFOAM to-go cups. This is 2019 and we live in a privileged society where any type of recyclable or compostable material is available at arm's reach. WHY in our dying earth's precious name is this business still using STYROFOAM? I see old reviews from 2008 where people are complaining about this, yet still nothing has changed. I can't comprehend the level of foolishness. Are the owners really more concerned about being frugal than the impact of their carbon footprint, or are they just naive to what's going on in the world? Does the word, "landfill" trigger ANY sort of response for anyone that works here? Why are we all continuing to move along through life with a "business as usual" mindset, when we are at the point of no return for reversing the damage we've caused? And don't even get me started on the mediocrity of the coffee when there are literally thousands of local roasters out there serving specialty-grade beans and actually care about the coffee farmers being paid fair wages. Why are people still drinking this mud when there are sooo many tastier, more sustainable options out there for nearly the same price? Y'all, if there's a small bone in your body that enjoys quality things and you have even an ounce of concern about the global crisis we're in (11-20 years before sh*t hits the fan, seriously,) you should educate yourselves before stepping foot in this place. As a small business owner myself, I'm ALLLLL about supporting local...but management here is clearly stuck in their ways and unwilling to grow with the times. It's little changes like being mindful about what type of disposable materials you use that starts movements amongst communities and creates a global impact. Laugh all you want, banshees. Call me pretentious for giving a damn and trying to make people wake up, I don't care. You won't be laughing when you and our future generations find out I'm right. read more

I like this place for the easy going vibe, ample space and delicious selection of croissants that I haven't seen anywhere else (coconut, raspberry cheese, apple, etc.). The coffee is 3 stars. The service is friendly. The patrons could use a little lesson in common sense and courtesy. I sat diagonal from the men's restroom as it was the only available spot and had a direct view of the urinal. Now, I never want to look at a urinal, but I really don't want to look at a urinal while eating/drinking. It's disgusting. So, I got up and closed the door. Minutes later a middle aged, male patron used the restroom and nonchalantly left the door open after exiting. Why I people? Do you want to stare at a urinal? I asked the barista to put a sign on the door requesting that folks close the door after their business, which he promptly did. Kudos! Alas, it was ineffective. Apparently, not only are people lacking basic common sense and courtesy, but they are also illiterate. Dear St. Marks, please address this. It's not sanitary or pleasing! read more

My favorite study spot :) I love their chai and the staff is always very nice. I love their open and airy layout, overall a unique spot to hangout and grab coffee read more

This place has lots of tables and plugs if you're looking for somewhere to work. I've always had a solid internet connection there. Lots of flavor options for lates which are pretty inexpensive compared to the surrounding shops and isn't too crowded in the mornings. A fair amount of baked goods but the only gf option is a "raspberry bar" that tasted like someone accidentally added 3x the sugar that the recipe called for. Baristas are hit or miss, some are cool and some are kind of rude. Others, it depends on the day how they're going to act towards you. Back patio is dog friendly but they also have a smoking area, so if you're in the mood for the occasional waft of cigarette smoke with your coffee out there, go for it. A pretty lax coffee shop in general. I would get your drink "for here" or bring your own mug as they STILL use styrofoam cups. read more

Great place to stop in early in the morning for a cup of coffee and a pastry. Their croissants are always delicious and great options with both savory and sweet. We bring our own cups for a discount. Nice place to have in the neighborhood with great indoor and outdoor seating. Went for lunch once recently as well and the panini was pretty cheap but had great flavor and was a good value for the cost. read more

I've been searching for a good coffee shop to relax in and get some random computer work done, and St. Marks may very well be the one! I went here for the first time today and was worried it'd be too crowded, based on other reviews. But at 10:00 AM on a Saturday, it was surprisingly chill. I immediately loved the atmosphere, as it's super hip, unique and has ample sunshine illuminating the space from both the front & back open garage doors. + there's plenty of seating, outlets & free WiFi so you can get work done easily here! The most impressive thing to me, however, was the service. I asked the barista if they could possibly make a caramel macchiato (even though it's not on their menu) and he immediately said of course & asked me how I'd like it (how much milk, espresso, foam, etc), and I was pretty much okay with whatever he suggested. So another barista made my drink with instructions from the barista I was talking to. I got my drink & sat down, happily sipping the macchiato. About 5 minutes later, the original barista who took my order brought me another caramel macchiato, saying that he was worried the other barista had given me too much milk, no foam etc. I was totally fine with what I already had and I told him that, but he said "oh well, now you have options and left." So I tried the second macchiato and it was absolutely delicious - even better than the first! Without such awesome service, I would not have even known that there was a better macchiato out there - they truly went above & beyond and made the best first impression! I'll definitely be back - again & again. read more

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My favorite coffee shop in the area. Nothing to fancy. Just good coffee, food, and atmosphere. Good location on 17th near city park. A roomy porch out front and a large outdoor area. Highly recommend read more

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My favorite coffee shop! Its close to Denver home and high on character! The coffee is ok The Raspberry and Blueberry Scones are 5 STARS I never eat anything else there...not sure why... The wifi is good and reliable The customer service is ok but it can be a tad slow at times as there is always just one person at the counter... Great patio seating and lots of power connections... definitely an Apple environment... I see the same people every time I go so I know it serves as office space for many local self-employed types... read more

Despite the very average coffee, I normally love this place, and this might seem like a silly thing to gripe about, but: The counter has a warm bottle of half & half sitting on it. I looked at the label and it's marked clearly to "keep refrigerated." I put it on the counter thinking the dude employee accidentally forgot. I go back to the counter to get a napkin and the bottle is back out. I put it back on the order counter and I tell the employee this time. He laughs at me and says "okay." I went back again and the bottle is back out on the counter. It might seem like nothing but there is a reason food prep and storage are legally mandated. This dude needs a lesson in food safety before people get sick from something as little as this. read more

The coffee is amazing and the ambiance is great but the guy behind the counter is rude and short with customers. Need a new barista!

I have been a long term customer of St. Mark's trying to keep giving it a go as I desperately want to support an independent coffee shop, but It continues to be difficult. The pastries routinely are stale. If you have a unique request on Saturday mornings, such as the wifi is not working it is received as there is no issue and the customers are left looking at each other and reluctantly have to get up and leave as it is too much trouble to reboot the system. The music can be blaring as well. read more

Awesome local coffee shop, super chill vibe, free wifi, tons of space to hang out, great food and baked goods that they actually make in house, nice people working there, and of course excellent coffee in a real mug. This is the coffee shop I wish I lived next to, I'd be there every day. read more

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I really love St. Mark's. The two things I look for in a coffeehouse are: 1) delicious drinks, and 2) relaxing, comfortable ambiance. I'll be honest, I'm not a coffee drinker. I have never had a full cup of coffee in my life. So yes, having a place to relax, open my laptop and get some work done, and enjoy the scenery is just as important to me as the drinks. Forgive me, please. This place has such a calm and relaxing feel to it. The inside of the coffee shop is beautiful and I love doing work there. My favorite drink is the chai latte. It's creamy, spicy, and delicious. I also got one of their fritattas, and while it was tasty, it came out cold. But I don't put much stock in food at a coffeehouse. They also have delicious looking sweets, and offer alcoholic drinks. Gotta love it. read more

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I want to like this place but unfortunately the staff just make it hard to want to spend money here. Every time I come in (probably 30+ times in the last 9 months) they make me feel like I'm lucky to be a patron there. They get visibly annoyed with the most basic requests and only seem to be friendly to, well, their friends. There is a lot to like about this place (good music, people watching, big open space, etc) but hard to go spend money anywhere you feel unwelcome. Especially when there are dozens of other coffee shops within a mile. Oh, and the WiFi is wack, yo. read more

Pros: lots of table space, lots of outdoor seating options, open late late late Cons: coffee is hit or miss, service is hit or miss, and they tend to play obnoxiously loud kinda bad music (even after one requests that they turn it down) when most of the people in the cafe are sitting with headphones in working read more

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Rude barista. He was upset that I ordered a latte to go and continued to slam it down in front of me. Tasted terrible in the styrofoam cup.

This coffee shop was.. interesting. The whole St. Marks thing is taken quite literally with a bunch gargoyles in every corner. They don't have names though, I asked lol. Their benches are the ones you find at church with crosses and everything. The iced chai was REALLY good and so was the Salami panini. I'd probably come back for take out even though the guy behind the counter was nice, but the place is pretty bland. read more

Made a really nice White Mocha Latte but the Iced Coffee was okay. It was really the service that put me off. We were in line waiting and Barista was really nice and chatting up the people ahead of us. Only for us to get up there and start ordering and he was dismissive. Before I could even finish the second order he was already making the first and messed up my coffee order. I didn't feel welcomed in this space and don't see myself going back. read more

I really love almost everything about St. Mark's, but the customer service I've experienced so far justifies 3 stars. On my latest visit I approached the bar to order and the barista took a reeeeeally long time to even acknowledge me. He talked with another coworker for long enough to make me feel super awkward and like I was somewhere I shouldn't be. He could have at least said, "hi, I'll be with you in a sec." When he finally paid me attention it was with a very flat "can I help you?" I ordered an iced americano and was given a regular hot cup instead. Whatever. I was so disenchanted with the service I didn't say anything. I just didn't care. My other experiences with the staff have been less than stellar as well. That being said, all the drinks I've had here have been great. Nothing wrong with the quality of coffee! They have a huge selection of baked goods and a really great breakfast and lunch menu as well. Plus they sell coke. :) I totally love the atmosphere tii. There's a great patio out front and so much seating inside. Even though it gets crowded I feel like I can always find a cozy space. The music is perfect, too. There's a very sort of relaxed European feel about the place. read more

Visiting gfrom out of town, did a bit of research walked over to St Marks coffeehouse. A really wonderful local neighborhood find. I am a really good cook and they have a Jalapeño cheddar scone that is OUTSTANDING. Coffee and service was awesome as will. If I'm ever back in Denver I'll def stop in again read more

If you are going to meet a friend here I recommend becoming a Tabster. As some of you know from some of my other postings, tabsters are the table stalkers that are gawking you down from the front of a restaurant or coffee house etc... They want your table and they want it bad and they will stare until you feel obligated to get up for some reason. I don't normally recommend actually being one, but St. Marks can get crowded, and this is not the kind of coffee house where you get your coffee to-go and then you and your dog and your boyfriend go skipping through City Park, NO, you drink your caf at the caf because this is one wild place to do your people watching.... Especially if you watch me eat a muffin... Which means I might suck up the crumbs from the plate. Anyway, bring your leather journal and your favorite ballpoint pen and book to this uptown Denver Favorite coffee house and you will feel right at home. * Star one is for being in a great location next to a bunch of other cool-cat shops ** Caffeine free star two is for a good coffee and tea selection for even the pickiest pickles *** Americano star three is for cool furniture and old-school comfortable feeling inside the caf **** Breath in star four is for a nice outdoor seating area for those perfect Colorado sunny days Star five was stripped because my lungs are still damaged from when St. Marks used to allow smoking inside... GROSSSSSSSSSSS read more

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Disclaimer: this review was extremely hard for me to write. If I could give them 3.5 stars I would. I really really really wanted to like St. Mark's but it just didn't quite get there for me. The space is amazing. I love the giant garage doors and when they have the front and back doors open there is a fabulous breeze that blows through cooling the place down and giving a wonderful fresh breath of air. The actual food and coffee fell short of expectations. Everything sits in a glass display in the front and something about it doesn't look extremely appetizing. I ordered a sandwich and a slice of apple pie and I'm not sure either were very fresh. The coffee was great. I only ordered an iced coffee which is pretty simple but it tasted great. The service was alright. The guy working behind the counter seemed super frustrated with either (a) his job or (b) the people in there. Either way, he didn't give off the most friendly vibe which is super surprising for a coffee joint in Denver. I think I would be willing to come back for a cup of coffee and to sit by one of the fabulous doors but I doubt I would order food again. read more

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Not a good place to go if hipsters make you feel punchy, but a great place to go for coffee, tea, or cookies. St. Marks is a cool coffee shop on east 17th, and it's pretty good sized! It just keeps going back, and back... They have a great selection of coffee, tea, and pastries, and seem to let patrons sit for as long as they like. I saw a guy who was literally asleep in his booth. Just passed out using the wall as a pillow. The staff were helpful and friendly. As others have noted, there's a nice patio that would be excellent for a relaxing afternoon with nothing on your agenda but people watching. There are also two one-stall bathrooms, one for F, one for M, and they were clean and accessible. I'm not sure if you're allowed in without an Apple product of some sort, but you can ask at the counter. read more

Burnt coffee over ice isn't coldbrew, and the styrofoam cup it came in really solidified the gas station-like quality. Pass for me, which is sad because in the past I've loved this place. Seems to have went down hill a bit. read more

I had an iced coffee and sat outside. That was nice. But, we came back a couple hours later to purchase the GIANT cookies that caught our eye on the way out of the shop! I was expecting these beauties to be around $3 a piece and was so surprised by the cheap price tag ($1.50/cookie!!!!!). HOLY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE! It was fantastic, if you're into this sort of thing. I am. It was good. And I need another. read more