The 15+ Best Denver Coffee Shops with Free WiFi to Work Remotely From

“Hey, do you mind if I come by your business and sit for a couple of hours, and I’ll buy a cup of coffee?” If that sounds like you, here are the best places to work remotely without feeling like a freeloader.

Originally posted January 11th, 2018. Updated December 11th, 2025

You also need an electrical outlet, WiFi, and a bathroom. If that sounds like you, these places will welcome you—just keep in mind that they are businesses. Make sure you’re there as a paying customer, and it’s even better if you can be generous when tipping the staff. However, if you can’t do that, try heading to the public library instead.

I list 15+ of the best coffee shops and one wine bar to work remotely from in case you’ve been overstimulated.
The bulk of the coffee shops I have listed are in the Denver metro area to SE Denver/DTC (Denver Tech Center).

I’m not going even to pretend I have a discerning palate for coffee, so I am unfortunately not able to tell you which businesses have the best coffee (if you do know your coffee, contact me because I will add you to this post because I would like to be able to help steer people in the right direction).

Who Wants to Scroll, No One

Here you go, the quick list, so scroll no more:

Back when I initially wrote this in 2018, I didn’t have the palate to discern good from bad coffee, even though I had done a coffee tour through Portland and Seattle. Seven years later, I can tell you that NOVO is my favorite. As for coffee chains, Blue Sparrow and Steam Espresso Bar stand out with their distinctive atmospheres.
The best bathrooms go to Novo and their downtown bathrooms (left and right spatula and ladle). 2nd best bathrooms is Blue Sparrow Capitol Hill and 3rd Black Rock DTC.

Photo Description: a latte from Novo coffee which I think is the best coffee in Denver. — January 12th, 2025: typically my go-to is their cold brew, but I tried what one of their staff members was drinking, now I’m hooked (adding oat milk).

I work remotely, but not all of these spots are great for working on a laptop. However, I want to list as many as possible, even if not all of them are typically in my range from Southeast Denver (DTC) to downtown Denver.

Out of the businesses I have not been to yet, Queen City Collective seems like a standout, and I am going to try and go out of my way to hit them up very soon.
They are the epitome of what you think of when it comes to coffee: the types who hike through jungles with a burro, sniffing beans.

NAME	LOCATIONS	WHY VISIT
Aviano Coffee 3 locations: Denver (1 in the airport)	• 244 Detroit St • 215 St Paul St Suite 180	Bougie locations cuz Cherry Creek but with a good staff.
Bardo Coffee house 3 locations: Denver metro	• 238 S Broadway Denver • 3333 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit C105, Lakewood • 6150 W 38th Ave Wheat Ridge	Easy answer, it’s “Denver’s Late Night Coffee house.” They’ve been open since April 2, 2010.
Black Rock Coffee 9 locations: statewide (DTC, Aurora, Littleton, Parker, Westminster, Castle Rock, Arvada, Colorado Springs)	• 7850 E Union Ave Denver • 2727 W Belleview Ave, Littleton • 9215 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch • 7630 W 80th Ave Arvada • 7961 S Broadway Littleton • 10611 Westminster Blvd, Westminster • 14455 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora • 10157 Parkglenn Way, Parker • 2135 E 120th Ave, Northglenn • 4985 Factory Shops Blvd , Castle Rock	Foo foo sweetness (not just coffee), and I’m a regular since it’s in my hood, and they have a great staff.
Blue Sparrow Coffee 3 locations: Denver	• 1576 Sherman St • 3070 Blake St #180 • 1615 Platte St suite 135	These Aussie’s have smart locations and a very distinctive brand identity and probably my goto spot.
Corvus Coffee Roasters 7 locations: Denver metro (Fox and Raven Bakery, Uptown, Arvada, Five Points, Littleton, DTC, Broadway)	• 1740 South Broadway, Denver • 4925 South Newport Street, Denver (Belleview Station) • 1580 East 39th Avenue, (Five Points) • 1557 North Logan Street,(Capitol Hill) • 9528 West 58th Avenue, Arvada	From a branding standpoint, they do a decent job at communicating how they differ from the rest. However, I typically avoid Corvus.
Crema Coffee House 1 location: Denver	• 2862 Larimer St (Five Points)	Gentrified coffee
Huckleberry Roaster 8 locations: Denver metro (Pecos, Dairy Block, Tennyson, Baker, Wheatridge, Larimer Square, Southglenn, Congress Park)	• 4301 Pecos Street (Sunnyside) • 1800 Wazee Street (Dairy Block) • 4040 Tennyson Street, (Berkeley) • 277 North Broadway, (Baker) • 1406 Larimer Street, (Larimer Square) • 801 Colorado Boulevard, (Congress Park) • 5990 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge • 6751 South York Street #518, Centennial (Southglenn)	A Colorado chain since 2011 which is bragging rights.
Little Owl Coffee 4 locations: Denver	• 2731 17th Street • 1555 Blake Street • 410 17th Street • 240 14th Street	Tiny cafes with smart locations with an interior with eye for design.
Metropolis 4 locations: Denver	• 300 West 11th Avenue (Golden Triangle) • 1661 Central Street (Lower Highlands / LoHi) • 1 South Broadway (Baker) • 1199 26th Street (RiNo / River North)	A small Colorado chain doing Herkimer Coffee from Seattle, WA.
Middle State Coffee 2 locations: Denver	• 2622 W 32nd Ave • 212 Santa Fe Dr	I like their steez.
Moonrise Coffee Roasters 2 locations: Denver metro	• 5322 DTC Blvd #200 Greenwood Village • 900 W 1st Ave #180 Denver	A Hawaiian theme and Rolla is the type of staff member you want working for you.
Monk & Mongoose 3 locations: Denver metro (Landmark DTC, Lone Tree)	• 10920 High Note Avenue, Lone Tree • 9580 Ridgegate Parkway, Suite D, Lone Tree • 5370 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 109, Greenwood Village	This place is always busy and they outlasted the gluten free beer next door and is right next to Jing.
Nixon’s Coffee House 4 locations: Denver metro (Englewood, Littleton, Denver, Highlands Ranch)	• 871 Englewood Parkway, Englewood • 6115 South Santa Fe Drive (Hudson Gardens), Littleton • 695 East Louisiana Avenue, Denver (Wash Park) • 3900 Grace Boulevard, Highlands Ranch (Cherry Hills Community Church campus)	They “believe that life is, by nature, good.”
Novo Coffee 4 locations: Denver metro (Congress Park, Cheesman Park, Downtown, Roastery)	• 1600 Glenarm Place, (Downtown) • 1700 East 6th Avenue, (Cheesman Park) • 1200 Clayton Street, (Congress Park) • 3008 Larimer St. (Five Points)	The OG’s for a reason. Novo Coffee was founded in 2002 by Jake, Joe, and Herb Brodsky.
Queen City Collective 7 locations: Denver metro, Wheat Ridge, and Aurora	• 2692 Welton St • 525 Santa Fe Dr • 1675 Larimer St Unit D • 1899 Wynkoop St • 4999 W 44th Ave • 10051 W 26th Ave Wheat Ridge • 1380 N Uvalda St Aurora	The Byington’s bro’s are hardcore because they spent a decade working in humanitarian aid and research in Africa (specifically Zimbabwe and Rwanda).
Roostercat Coffee 1 location: Denver	• 1045 Lincoln St	This spot has been around for a little over a decade (with 3 different owners over that period), and I never knew it was there because it has an obscure location on Lincoln. Well, that’s why we have the internet, be sure to support them.
Sonder Coffee & Tea 2 locations: Denver (Colorado Blvd, Iliff)	• 9731 East Iliff Avenue • 2000 South Colorado Boulevard (inside Junction Food & Drink)	Their site is short on information, but if I base things on Earnest at the CO Blvd location, they’re a standout.
Steam Espresso Bar 2 locations: Denver (Pearl, Tejon)	• 1801 South Pearl Street • 3600 Tejon Street	The business that has some distinctive character for every location they have, like an old fire station.
Stella’s Coffee Haus 1 location: Denver	• 1476 S Pearl St	As a native who once worked at Sushi Den, this place is the OG of OG, since 1991.
Sweet Bloom 3 locations: Denver metro area.	• 8850 Westminster Blvd Westminster • 1619 Reed St Lakewood • 7745 Wadsworth Blvd Arvada	Since my primary field is branding and marketing, I see things through that lens. These dude ooze, or drip “we’re doing things right,” and I suggest you check out their about us page.
Thump Coffee 1 location: Denver (Capitol Hill)	• 1201 E 13th Ave,	From Bend, Oregon, and they’re serious about what they do, no slackers here.
Union Station Pig Train 1 location: Denver (Union Station)	• 1701 Wynkoop St	Owned by City Street Investors, and they also own and operate the neighboring Terminal Bar, the Cooper Lounge, Baume, Milkbox, and at one time, the Acme Burger & Brat Corporation which is now closed.
Whole Foods 10 locations: Not all have a WFM (Union Station, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Wash Park, and Tamarac, Highlands Ranch, Colfax, Belmar, Colorado Blvd.)	• 7400 E Hampden Ave Unit D, Denver • 111 S Washington St, Denver	I like seeing the elderly ladies go at it with mahjong and Scrabble as I type away on my laptop.

I typically do 3 hours stints, so if you’re like me, Nixon, Bardo’s, and Stella’s (off and on with their policy), they all have a 2 hour WIFI limit. Yes, I can buy a burrito, matcha, or some other item, but I’m usually good with just the coffee.
If they add bagels and lox, I’m down to spend the extra dinero.

The 15+ Denver Area Coffee Shops and Venues with WiFi, Bathrooms, and an Electrical Outlet

LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

I originally left several coffee shops in the list that are now closed because slanging coffee beans ain’t for the weak, but it was cluttering things up, so I finally deleted the content. However, I do respect their hustle even though they closed.

Before you scroll through, just recently—this November ’25—I forgot my wallet, which I never do. If I have forgotten it before, I’ve turned around to go get it, but this time I arrived at Steam and realized I had forgotten it. I’m sure I thought out loud because nearby, Kelsey said, ‘I’ll buy you a coffee.’ I tried to refuse, but she insisted.
Point of all of this, be like Kelsey, she’s a great human.

Aviano Coffee, Cherry Creek North

Photo Description: Aviano coffee in Cherry Creek. There are two staf, one working the register, the other staring off thinking of eating shrimp on a yacht. — I like this pic because the dude on the right is dreaming of being on a yacht and eating shrimp.

You would think there would be a ton of coffee shops in the area, but there really isn’t. However, Olive & Finch is in the area, and I don’t consider them strictly a coffee shop (it’s an eatery and bakery), but I would recommend them because it’s owned by a Colorado native, Mary Nguyen.
She even worked as a sushi chef at Hapa, she’s gangsta.

Photo description: The bar area of the middle coffee bar with the the row of seating up against the wall — Looks like some foliage grew since the first time I was here.

If there is a line, there is no hanging menu, so you’ll have to go up and get the menu if you don’t want to be that person who finally decides until they reach the front of the line.

I only went once, but the first time here, the staff didn’t seem as personable as all the other places I had been. So maybe this is where emo’s go to work as adults, or perhaps I just went on an off day.

Table Space: they have a shady patio with quite a bit of seating and a community table with numerous 2-tops located along the wall which is why I’d say you’ll most be able to find a spot to sit and work while enjoying an espresso.
Electrical Outlets: Didn’t spot any on the patio, but in the back, along the wall, they had a few electrical outlets.
Free WiFi: Yup
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: coffee and tea.
Hours: 6:30/7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and they are open 7 days a week.
Parking: metered parking to parking lots. The metered parking is up to 3 hours and costs about a $1 an hour, and I didn’t find one with a lot of issues.
Address: 244 Detroit St., Denver, CO 80206
Instagram: avianocoffee

Bardo Coffee House (Three Locations)

Photo Description: The interior of Bardo Coffee House on Broadway. Your typical shanty look with odds and end chairs. — It may not look busy, but every other seat, bench seating in the front in middle section were occupied (the back was only half filled prior to noon)

This reminds me of Stella’s, Paris on the Platte/Carbon, and all the other old-school coffee shops. Meaning, mismatched random chairs, people enjoying random games board or card games, and vibe that feels like a day-at-grandma’s-house (specifically for the Broadway location), which is their first location. However, the reason it reminds me of all the other spots is that it really does feel like it pulls in a lot of locals that lounge about here, which is a great way to get to know your neighbors.

Table Space: (8) 2-tops and (1) 4 top in the front, with several 4 tops in the middle and a couch in the back.
Electrical Outlets: yes, alongside the wall.
Free WiFi: 40 Mbps DL, and 5 Mbps UL
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: yup, a bunch of pastries and burritos.
Hours: 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, 7 days a week.
Parking: street parking, so if you can’t parallel park, it’s a good time to learn. However, their website does list all the free parking areas for each location.
Website: bardocoffee.com

Black Rock Coffee (Eight Locations)

Photo Description: the DTC location which I know really well. It has lots of seating and it attracts a lot of the local office workers to the fire department. — They also have an outdoor patio and a couple cushy leather chairs.

I think they have one of the best staff around and the most distinctive product line up to distinguish their brand from the rest of the commodity brands. Also, they have a location on Colorado Blvd and Evans in the works.
I could remember a few staff member names because the’re both car names: Elise and Eleanor.

Photo Description: the outdoor seating area of Black Rock coffee. — “Show, don’t tell,” so here’s a picture of that outdoor patio

The thing with Black Rock is that they always hire a good staff, like Eleanor and Joe, and many others (I believe them when they say this family has roots in hospitality).

Their story began in 2008 inside a 160 sq ft drive-thru in Beaverton, Oregon. Founded by family, rooted in hospitality, and driven by a desire to bring light to grey Pacific Northwest mornings, we set out to build something simple but meaningful — a place where coffee could fuel connection.

Table Space: A lot of seating and this is popular spot for DTC.
Electrical Outlets: there’s a limited amount of outlets here, and I think for DTC only two locations (in the rear and near the register).
Free WiFi: Yup
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: Yeah, they offer their own product which are little bites.
Hours: 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM (wow, 5 am, no slackers here)
Parking: Ample parking in their lots.
Address: DTC, Aurora, Littleton, Parker, Westminster, Castle Rock, Arvada, Colorado Springs
Website: blackrockcoffee.com

Blue Sparrow Coffee (Three Locations)

Photo Description: Blue Sparrow Coffee in River North aka the dumbass gentrification label of "Arts District." Inside, a brick exposed wall, with a Carlo Biscaretti "drunken monkey" poster. — Yup, this is what it looks like if you’re sitting inside the Blake Street location.

Blue Sparrow are Aussies/Coloradans, so they have Long Black and Flat White, and no, it’s not that, you pervert. A flat white has nothing to do with A-cups, but it’s similar to a latte but smaller and stronger. As for a long black, it’s exactly what you’re thinking.
An LB is an Americano, but made slightly differently (and many Aussies insist it tastes better).

Photo Description: The Capitol Hill location in Denver. This location is part of the Sudler, a "small-suite office building in the heart of Capitol Hill." — Capitol Hill is my spot, and where the staff and I met David Blaine, the magician, he’s a nice dude.

Blue Sparrow Coffee in Denver, Colorado, is owned by Jeffrey Knott, who founded the café in 2017 in Denver’s River North (~~RiNo~~ Five Points) district. Knott, a former investment banker turned coffee entrepreneur, opened the shop to create what he called his “ideal café,” focusing on high-quality coffee, minimal design, and community-centered service. This chain has the strongest brand for an identifiable atmosphere and the smartest locations, however for products, not so much.

Table Space: (6+) 2 tops, (5) stools and outdoor patio area. If you have a larger laptop and you utilize a mouse (like I do), you’ll need to turn the table horizontal. Ample space at most of their locations.
Electrical Outlets: Only at the foot of the (6) boothed seating area although I hope you’re limber or good at guiding things in without seeing the hole.
Free WiFi: Yes
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: A curated and rotating coffee selection along with kombucha, CBD Nitro Cold Brew to blueberry soda on tap. Food is from local businesses.
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 6:30 AM- 5:30 PM
Parking: free street parking and a private lot if you can’t parallel park.
Address: 3070 Blake St #180, Denver, CO 80205
Website: bluesparrowcoffee.com

Crema Coffee House, Five Points

Photo Description: Crema Coffee House in Five Points, the typical interior of a gentrified quasi faux hipster look. The typical random quirky paintings on the wall and random rummage sale interior pieces. — Cool mural bro, this is where artists are, hahaha

Crema looks like they got into the Five Points neighborhood during its gentrification, so all they needed was the minimum interior/exterior enhancements that keep the original building structure. All they had to do was throw on a fresh coat of paint, a bunch of artsy murals, and the right typography to let people know that this business is now in a safe place.

I say that because even though the Five Points neighborhood has had a deep and rich history of German, Irish, Black (“Harlem of the West”), Jewish, to Mexican and Japanese American immigrants, this neighborhood was considered the hood back’n’the day.

Table Space: there’s seating in the front and the rear of the venue.
Electrical Outlets: Nope, bring your own portable generator.
Free WiFi: I tested speeds of 32/38 Mbps DL and 23/26 Mbps UL
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: sammiches, sides, granola, and coffee and tea.
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 7 days a week.
Parking: there’s parking on the street, but you might be able to park in the rear of the business.
Address: 2862 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Website: cremacoffeehouse.net

Huckleberry Roasters (Eight Locations)

Photo Description: Huckleberry Roasters interior of the Colorado blvd location which is also right across the street from Postino's — Everytime I hear huckleberry, I can’t help but think of the dude in Newport Beach that said irrately “I’m not your huckleberry.”

A cohesive and substantial brand, but what sets them apart from other local coffee shops or from Starbucks? Well, first of all, they are a homegrown Colorado chain: “Founded in Denver, CO in 2011, Huckleberry Roasters has always been driven by the foundational belief that connecting good coffee and good people makes today great, and tomorrow better by building a collective sense of culture and community.” They also give a huck.

Table Space: most of their locations have a decent amount of seating.
Electrical outlets N/A
Free WiFi: Yes
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: N/A
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking: hit up a location and find out because it varies.
Address: Pecos, Dairy Block, Tennyson, Baker, Wheatridge, Larimer Square, Southglenn, Congress Park.
Website: HuckleberryRoasters.com

Metropolis (Four Locations)

Photo Description: Metropolis coffee interior in Five Points which is connected to an apartment complex. — A cheesehead works here.

When it comes to branding and design, this is the most lackluster of the brands I have been to. However in their words they are “proud to be partnered with Herkimer Coffee in Seattle, WA. With so many coffee companies and amazing coffees around, we try to bring something out of the ordinary to Denver and look to showcase Herkimer’s long-standing reputation and unique offerings.”

Table Space: most of their locations have ample amounts.
Electrical outlets N/A
Free WiFi: Yes
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: N/A
Hours: 6:30 AM – 3/5 PM
Parking: typically streetside.
Address: Golden Triangle, Lower Highlands, Baker, Rino
Website: MetropolisDenver.com

Moonrise Coffee Roasters (Two Locations)

Photo Description: The Moonrise coffee location in the DTC. — Everything is loosely themed in a Hawaiian motif, however that’s the extent of the 808 connection.

When it comes to businesses and branding, which is the lens I see everything through, this is the weakest of the bunch. I say that because coffee is such a commodity, and if you aren’t differentiating yourself, goodluck. The closest thing to an identity is a Hawaiian or Maui theme. However, the owner, she is very nice which is a plus, and I hope it’s enough.

This is the way they describe themselves “We have been fortunate to live our lives Mauka to Makai (Mountains to the Sea) splitting our time between Maui and Colorado; both the epitome of paradise in different yet similar ways. But wherever we hang our hat, on a mountain top or beneath a palm tree, we love having the best cup of coffee at hand. We have dedicated our lives to the art of coffee because we know that a simple cup of coffee can set the stage for your day, change your mood instantly, and feel like a warm hug from a familiar friend.”

Table Space: their DTC location has decent seating and the place does decent business where it’s often 60-80% occupied which is a good thing.
Electrical Outlets: N/A.
Free WiFi: N/A.
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: I’ve seen microwavable burritos.
Hours: Roughly 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Parking: The DTC location has ample parking and the spot to visit if parking is a concern.
Address: DTC and Santa Fe
Website: Moonrise Coffee Roasters

Nixon’s Coffee House (Four Locations)

Photo Description: Nixons Coffee house in Wash park has a giant back lit NIXONS sign on the backwall, the front-side has a massive garage door wall that allows fresh air in, with a row of bar height and regular height aluminum chairs following along the exterior opening. — It only ever looks this empty when they are about to close.

Very cool and friendly staff here who really represent the brand well because this business has their hands not only on the service side, but in food production too. They are the people behind Share Good Foods which is a wholesale food company.

As for the coffee, they serve a locally owned, organically roasted, fair trade coffee by Kaladi coffee.

Table Space: one of the bigger places with a good amount of seating although this is one of the busier places and seating might be limited.
Electrical Outlets: most of the outlets are only up against the wall, including near the window.
Free WiFi: at least 30 Mbps speeds.
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: Kaladi coffee, tea, and their food.
Hours: 6/7 AM – 7/8 PM, 7 days a week.
Parking: a decent amount of street side parking, and I always find parking nearby.
Address: 695 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Website: nixoncoffeehouse.com

Novo Coffee (Four Locations)

Photo Description: Novo Coffee house in West Highland. Another place with garage style roll up door. The interior is fairly small with only four 2-tops lining the front entrance, along with bar seating allows up to 4 additional people. — It is a smaller venue, but they do have multiple locations.

This was my goto spot, but now I have shifted to Blue Sparrow most of the time.
A good staff matters.

Photo Description: The Novo downtown denver location just one block over from the 16th street mall. — I used to know a few of their old crew by name, but the new posse, not so much which is why I’ve been avoiding the Downtown location.

They seem to be hardcore about their coffee, and I’m sure they are, but I like their “About” section. Knowing about the three owners and their team, I think always heightens a brand when you know that they’re all passionate about what they do.

From my sole experience here, they have a good staff, and I’d definitely go back if I’m back in the neighborhood again (I was checking out the fusion ramen place).

Table Space: a minimal amount of seating although the counter seating is usually available.
Electrical outlets yea, I think they had a few. I’ll have to re-confirm this.
Free WiFi: Yes, but I don’t have the current speeds.
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food:
Hours: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Parking: I think it was 2-hour metered parking, but I’ll have to confirm that.
Address: 3617 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Website: NovoCoffee.com

Sonder Coffee & Tea (Two Locations)

Photo Description: Sonder Coffee and Tea, in Southeast Denver. The open ceiling and interior is a very start white with black accents. The main bar looks like reclaimed wood, with black chairs and an illustration of a butterfly of some sorts on one wall. — In this area, this place sure does beat having to go to Starbucks and the owner is a cool dude.

As I sat in front of the register at Sonder’s Colorado Blvd location, I could not help but notice how many people were ordering the burritos here amongst all the other options (they must be really good) in the Junction Food & Drink food court.
This is a very family friendly spot, it’s always filled with kids at certain times and days of the week.

Photo Description: The Junction food and drink food court. — At the waaaaaaaaaaay very end of this shot is Sonder’s, and I took this shot to show that this is the one spot with plenty of food options.

Located on the corner of the ground floor of a suburban apartment complex you might drive past it if you’re not careful.

Once inside, the service from the girl (Ukrainian American), or a number of the other friendly staff working the counter, to the comfortable and bright interior will make your time here, a sonder (“special” in German) one.

Table Space: based amount of traffic and how busy it gets, you will typically be able to find a space.
Electrical outlets: a couple are located up against the booth area although the electrical outlet is right up against your back.
Free WiFi: 30+ Mbps
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: Coffee, tea and croissants, and this is one of the only places where they have, and that I like their matcha latte.
Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM, 7 days a week.
Parking: ample amount of parking because they’re located in an apartment development with businesses located on the ground floor.
Address: 9731 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Website: sondercoffee.co

Steam Espresso Bar (Two Locations)

Photo Description: Steam Espresso Bar in Platt Park. The cozy corner business blends in with the older homes in the area with their garage door roll up windows that open up to the back patio. The interior front entrance is primarily the bar area with only about 3 seats although the back area has a number of small tables, mostly 2 tops. The biggest is a long table at the front that seats upwards of 6 people. — When it comes to venues with character, that award goes to Steam, this is in an old firehouse (I hear the owners live upstairs)

Aside from Blue Sparrow, my other spot is Steam, and if you visit either spot, be sure you don’t forget your wallet/purse.
You can’t rely on the Kelsey’s of the world.

Photo Description: the Pearl street location interior. It's of the tww, two tops and the coffee bar seating area that tends to attract people. The best bar, they have roll up doors so that you can sit outside. — The spot on Pearl that had or still has an aircraft fuselage (I’m not observant, and I’ll have to see if it’s still there).

Friendly staff nestled in the Platt Park neighborhood make this a nice cozy spot which was started by twin brothers in 2013.

At Steam, they only brew coffee that is ethically sourced and they only buy coffee from micro-roasters, so based upon that, I’d say they’re twinning.

Table Space: A decent amount of seating, but they get taken up quick. The (1 large) 10 top is my go to vs. the (5 or 6) 2 tops in the rear. They also have a nice outdoor area.
Electrical outlets: yea, a couple located near the big table near the front entrance.
Free WiFi: yes, in the 15-30 Mbps range. In 2025, 79/83 Mbps
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: I’ve had their tea, espresso and macarons. They also do some sort of veggie drink that smells great every time I walk in, and I smell it (green juice pic below).
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 7 days a week.
Parking: all street parking although there’s no meters.
Address: 1801 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210 and 3600 Tejon St., Denver, CO 80211
Website: steamespressobar.com

Stella’s, Washington Park

Photo Description: Stella's in Washington Park across the street from Sushi Den. The very large patio has one electrical outlet, amongst the dozen or so chairs and benches.... and dogs. A lot of people take their dogs here. — Located across the street from the three Sushi Den restaurants… yea three and in 2025, make that four.

Stella’s is one of the iconic businesses located on Pearl St. It’s a house converted into a business, and this “coffee haus” has been here forever. Anybody from Colorado or the area has heard of or been to Stella’s because they have been here for decades (before that, anyone remember Paris on the Platte?)

No longer is the Pearl Street Grille located across the street because this area has been under constant development although Stella’s has remained almost the same (that’s a good thing, well until it’s turned in to a Sushi Den cafe).

If you visit, be sure to say wassup to Pickled Herring dude.

Table Space: A house load of space.
Electrical outlets: I sat outside, and there is an electrical outlet up against the wall, but I had a surge block to allow multiple plugs.
Free WiFi: 28.8 Mbps DL and 11.04 Mbps UL
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: probably (yeah, that’s a lazy response).
Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Parking: there’s street parking and Sushi Den’s parking garage that charges by the hour or a flat rate.
Address: 1476 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Website: stellascoffee.com

Thump Coffee, Capitol Hill

Photo Description: Thump Coffee in Capitol Hill only has electrical outlets in the front area where the stools are located. The interior back area has no electrical outlets. — Probably one of the top three places I go to….. wash my hands with girls.

Probably the spot I’ve been going to the longest, which is why they are the featured image—well, aside from Stella’s, which goes back to high school days.
Not a Colorado owned business, but they do employ Coloradans.

Photo Description: why a picture of the bathroom? Cuz style points for their toilet paper holders. — Additional style points for this bathroom, prior to it getting tagged up with narcissism.

“Thump, not Trump” is their tagline if you would get the two confused. If you do, that is very, very, very sad because Thump is well-known for their coffee, the service, the uni-sex washroom to wash your hands with the opposite sex (oh my, I do declare), and ample seating with a comfy couch in the back.

Thump sources their coffee from all over, and they sell their coffee on a wholesale level too although if you’re not a coffee drinker they also do tea and beer. Not just your typical beers, and just like their wide variety of coffee, they also have a rotating tap although they’re only open until 7, so start your day drinking early.

Table Space: Ample and a designated handicap space, but this place gets really busy on the weekends. Typically all the seating will be taken up.
Electrical outlets: none at the 3 large, 6-8 person tables, and only along the windows in the front with the tall stools. I sometimes take an electrical block that others end up using to plug devices in from the tables in the middle.
Free WiFi: 30-40 Mbps
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: beer is on a rotating tap. Coffee, tea, and food (spotted hard-boiled eggs chillaxing in their fridge).
Hours: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 days a week.
Parking: 2-hour free street parking or a number of spots in the back allocated for Thump and the neighboring pizza shop (the parking lot fills up, but usually there’s at least 1 to 2 available).
Address: 1201 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Website: thumpcoffee.com

Union Station/Pigtrain Coffee

Photo Description: Union Station in lower downtown. This is an iconic building and location. The old architecture has a white interior with arches throughout the top area, massive chandeliers, and a very nicely done interior. One of my favorite interiors of all the places listed on this page. The interior is also immaculately taken care of by cleaning staff and security and there are ample electrical outlets. — Multi-use area: Amtrak, hotel, and multiple vendors.

Keep in mind this is a working train station for Amtrak and RTD (Regional Transportation District), so it’s a busy venue with a lot of travelers from around the state/globe.
Shoutout to Nathan.

Photo Description: The newly remodeled Pig Train coffee and Milkbox Ice Creamery. They did a good job at visually defining each space because the coffee side is a darker pink whereas the ice cream side is a baby blue hue. — The newly remodeled Pigtrain Coffee in late 2025, I like it.

Union Station has got to be one of the best spots in all of Denver. Not only are you in one of Denver’s oldest and most iconic buildings (that once had a club inside), but they have an ample amount of worthwhile businesses within or directly outside of Union Station.

Just keep in mind that this space acts as an RTD, Amtrak, and lobby for the bar, restaurant, and hotel (the hotel front desk is very underwhelming, so you probably won’t notice it).

In their words: “Pigtrain Coffee (named for the trains that carry truck trailers on flatbed rail cars) brews locally-roasted coffees and the best espresso beans from locally-owned Conscious Coffee. The Union Station coffee spot restaurant offers coffee classics, iced coffee drinks, and pastries from local sources as well as alternative beverages such as alcohol coffee beverages and coffee cocktails, so you can enjoy a real Irish coffee, a hot toddy rum, or add some brandy to your java, while enjoying the bustle of the Great Hall of the renovated Union Station, near the Crawford Hotel. The space features a large patio overlooking Wynkoop Plaza.”

Table Space: Ample seating. Even though this is a popular and busy spot, there is a decent amount of seating available. From the community tables to couches are all available here although keep in mind this area doubles as an area for several of the surrounding businesses such as the hotel and delis.
Electrical Outlets: located throughout the lobby area, but the main tables have outlets. Some are not easily accessible since they are under the tables which makes it harder for older users to gain access to although they have remedied that with some outlets at the top of the table.
Free WiFi: 100+ Mbps, definitely one of the fastest WiFi connections.
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: You can have it all here. From the Terminal bar, Snooze, to the Mercantile.
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Parking: paid parking is in the range of $7+ to $10+ day rates or metered parking which is only a buck an hour although keep in mind rates and parking availability will vary on game days (Rockies).
Address: 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Website: rtd-denver.com and pigtraincoffee.com

Whole Foods (I prefer the Tamarac location)

Photo Description: The interior of the Whole Foods seating section next to their coffee bar. The area always has a group of older ladies gathering to play games which gives this space a community feel. — I can’t believe this is the best picture that I have, lame.

Whole Foods is a solid choice for numerous reasons, which include ample space, access to food like the salad bar, to plenty of things to snack on or purchase later to prepare a meal with. The only downside, locations like Union Station make it a hassle to access the bathrooms, but they’re close to the seating area on the second floor.

Table Space (Tamarac): A ton of space for a group of mahjong or scrabble playing friends or just yourself.
Electrical outlets: Yes, at the base board every other seat along the wall have electrical outlets.
Free WiFi: N/A
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: Yes, of course.
Hours: Typically 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Parking: Plenty of parking at Tiffany Plaza due to 24 Hour Fitness closing and a number of other business.
Address: Union Station, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Wash Park, and Tamarac, Highlands Ranch, Colfax, Belmar, Colorado Blvd.
Website: WholeFoodsMarket.com

Not Just Coffee

The green juice smells so eff’n good right when you walk in and it tastes just as good.

Photo Description: Another shot of the Steam on Pearl Street coffee shop, but further back. — Not just coffee and it’s not matcha, it’s juice or in their speak “green juice,” $9, it’s da’rish-usssss.

Postino’s Wine Cafe (Six Locations)

The best happy hour specials from 11 AM to 5 PM in all of Denver, hands down.

Photo Description: Postino wine bar with outdoor and indoor seating perfect for a party of one. — The Broadway location with Nas, he’s the dude (Crystal and 9Co and Carley at LoHi).

I just have to mention Postino’s because I always see others on their laptops there. I was up in Boulder for a soft opening recently, and while on Pearl Street, I saw their everyday promo on an A-frame: $6 pitchers or $6 wine from 11 am to 5 pm, which is beyond great. The deal is so good that it’s become my routine spot now. I always tip a base of $4 for the first pitcher and tip on the normal pricing of $12 per pitcher after that.

Table Space: Yes, but I sit exclusively at the bar, and most bars fit about 8-12 people.
Electrical outlets: Yes, some locations have outlets, like
Free WiFi: Yes, Broadway 11/10 mbps (download/upload)
Coffee, Tea, Beer, Food: Yes, Postino offers a menu that combines Mediterranean-inspired café fare with American comfort food, centered around shared plates, panini sandwiches, and brunch options.
Hours: Typically 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Parking: Yes, the vast majority of the locations offer parking.
Address (Multiple locations): 9Co, Boulder, Broadway, Highlands Ranch, Lohi, Westminster.
Website: postinowinecafe.com