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Whittier Cafe

4.6 (191 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Janelle J.

A local gem that provides a welcoming homey atmosphere with good pastries and coffee. Love all the art and plants around the cafe. Service was super nice as well. I ordered a pumpkin iced latte and a cheese danish. It was delicious!

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Kristi M.

How I've never been here before is beyond me! This place is terrific. The customer service is amazing, the food was delish, and the coffee was phenomenal. They have a nice outdoor area or inside seating with some nice A/C (very essential with this current heatwave) I loved my turkey Panini, I really liked that they serve a Clementine as a side with it. The coffee was one of the best cups I've had in Denver for sure. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

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Angela T.

Local hidden cafe in the Whittier neighborhood . Lots Available street parking . Nice patio seating & a dog friendly designated section . Quaint cafe offering coffee, sandwiches, salads & icecream . I tried a Snickers iced latte . Coffee was great & made just as i asked . Friendly service with a smile is a plus also !!

Cesar H.

Located in the Whittier neighborhood, this coffee shop has a little bit of everything to satisfy everyone's palate. PLUS--they're the only African Espresso Bar in Denver and proudly call themselves "The Activist's Coffee Shop" because of their strong belief in social justice and community support. What I tried: Cold Brew with a splash of oat milk Iced Latte with oat milk Cranberry Scone Turkey Avocado Cheese Panini Best bites: Loved the latte--it's my usual go-to, and they did it right! The panini was fantastic, with such a classic combo of flavors. Definitely coming back to try the burrito next! If you haven't been, check them out!

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Olivia S.

A great spot for a coffee and breakfast with friends! We loved the vibe and outdoor seating. I had a golden milk latte that was so good, really rich earthy flavor. My sisters got burritos that were perfect. The staff were friendly and the service was quick.

Drip coffee, Americano with almond milk, blueberry lemon loaf

There was a calming vibe here. We got a regular drip with cream, an Americano with almond milk, a blueberry lemon loaf, and a spinach burrito. Everything was so good. The coffee was smooth. A nice place to start your morning or to stop in for brunch. Very inviting.

Savanna R.

Stopped by to meet a friend here and was pleasantly surprised at how lovely this coffee shop is! It's cozy and welcoming. The patio is glorious! The service and coffee were good! A great spot to get some work done, relax or enjoy a book!

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Jada S.

Attentive service, pretty clean, and can be quiet throughout the day but also has consistent customers! spicy but good burrito and the tea was good! Wi-Fi was strong and fast!

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Mia V.

A wonderful Neighborhood Place to relax and share time with friends and community. Love the coffee selection. And I especially love the owners!

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It's close to my house and was excited to check it out. I was a bit disappointed. I was treated with a death stare when I walked in, which isn't great for digestion. The prices are decent but the burrito was dry and looked like it had been run over by __________ (fill in the blank).

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Smelled weird... barista didn't even turn to take my order so left after 5 minutes of waiting.

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Great vibes! Music and coffee was amazing! We ordered a cortado and oat milk latte. I highly recommend.

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Very tasty breakfast burritos. Service is friendly and efficient. Love the feel of the place, particularly early in the day.

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3 years ago

Quaint and cozy spot for coffee and light bites. The amount of incense was a little cloying to me but I enjoyed my vanilla latte to go

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Amazing coffee and breakfast burritos for an extremely reasonable price! Would recommend to anyone :)!!

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3 years ago

Very personal service that was helpful making choices on what to get. Highly recommend as a relaxed brunch spot.

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Great coffee and ambiance. Very cool setting, feels very comfortable to chill on the patio.

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Great outdoor area, cute, eclectic coffee shop, and very friendly staff! Yummy burritos and pastries!

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