The Most Delicious Coffee & Tea in Aurora

Jelly

★★★★☆ 4 (2056) • $$

"UPDATE!All of the things mentioned in my previous review still ring true! Although the menu is breakfast heavy and served all day, the lunch shines just as much and is OMG so good.++ The Ruben - Slow-cooked corned beef or roasted turkey, or both - with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut with Russian dressing on rye bread. Do yourself a favor and get the corned beef as the meat is generously layered with melty cheese and absolutely delicious! ++ SBLT - Griddled salmon with bacon, lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise served on multigrain bread. I know what you're thinking, "salmon, at a breakfast joint?". Well, let me tell you this sandwich was well cooked, layered perfectly and refreshing! My side of sweet potato fries were icing on the cake!Mom and I left with a full belly after a wonderful experience!When in the area, I'd easily return!"

The Original Pancake House - DTC

★★★★☆ 4.4 (986) • $$

"Excellent service and well worth the wait. The food was delicious. I gotta bacon waffle and I want it every single day."

Crema Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (717)

"Cool hipster hangout that leaves an impression. I enjoyed a pour over with Colombia coffee sourced from North Carolina. Barista was very friendly and from Destin, Florida. I enjoyed a good conversation with her. The music playing in the coffee shop was lively hip-hop music. The food looked good, but I decided not to eat today. I would go back to try. I liked how spacious the coffee shop is with plenty of seating both inside and outside. Prices of coffee were about standard.A very cool neighborhood cafe."

Pho 92 DIA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (529) • $$

"My yearly training trip for work sends me to Denver for 2 days. This spot is my go to when I come each year. I normally go in February when it's still cold and snow is still on the ground. We usually walk over since we stay in the hotel across the parking lot from here.I always order my usual pho with rare steak and brisket, I go with the large bowl it's $16.99. You really do get a lot for your money. Plenty of noodles, meat, and the accompaniments are so fresh. Limes, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and jalapeño slices. The pho comes out piping hot, flavorful, and tasty. It's really good on a cold winter evening.Service is awesome, friendly and efficient staff members. All very helpful. Location is clean, organized, well stocked. Plenty of seating. Definitely a spot to check out if you're ever in the Denver area."

Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.6 (783) • $$

"Loved this old establishment. We had the mushroom appetizer, family Cesar salad and family spaghetti and meatballs. Could have fed 6 people we were only 3 of us. Great waiter everything was clean except one fly flew around us for an hour. Great experience in town for a convention. Hotel manager recommended place. Excellent choice!!! The house cab was very good and a big portion. Special thanks Taylor Hernandez hand model in pictures."

Aviano Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.9 (610) • $$

The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (435) • $$

"Mostly rating 5 stars because this place just has the best vibes and the nicest people. The food looks good, but I honestly just got drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. A fun place to work, chat or sit and people watch while listening to music. They have everything you need. I want to come back here and stay and work all day, but I live in Denver...Extra points because they take Apple Pay!"

Quince Coffee House

★★★★★ 4.7 (387) • $

"Best coffee house and I have been to so many. Best espresso hands down. Thanks for still offering a dark roast!! Delicious menu items. Thanks for offering vegan options!!Phenomenal ambiance. Super well done. Top notch service. Best part, the entire purpose seems community focused. Check out their website for purpose statements, land acknowledgment, and upcoming events. Inclusive and safe. Just love this place!!"

Sunny's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (432) • $$

"Neighborhood place to have coffee, breakfast, smoothies.Come hungry because the portions are big and delicious. Their pancakes and waffles are amazing. Waffle was crips, fluffy and just sweet enough. Maple syrup was organic as was the regular coffee. Parking can be a challenge since it's really just off the street parking. Service was prompt and friendly too."

SONDER Coffee & Tea

★★★★★ 4.6 (358) • $$

"Denver has no shortage of killer coffee and SONDER is part of the conversation. I've had their coffee before but have never sat in the shop before until yesterday. 10/10 would recommend!I've posted about my adoration for espresso tonics and SONDER's might have instantly become a new favorite in town. They even garnish with a lemon wheel. Like an old fashioned cocktail, typically these drinks have a "curve" of peak bitterness in the beginning, followed by a more mellow sweetness at the end. This one somehow tasted balanced the entire way through. I guzzled it down way too quickly, which is probably the best compliment I could give it!Free wifi was working exquisitely. Plenty of remote worker bees like myself draining every ounce of wifi imaginable and plugging away on our computers. The door was open and the sun was shining through the shop. Though simple in design, it's extremely comfortable, and they had a steady flow of customers on a Tuesday afternoon.SONDER, I might need to head over YONDER to that part of town more often. Excellent coffee, friendly baristas, and a pleasing aesthetic. No complaints, keep doing what you're doing!"

Fika Coffee House

★★★★★ 4.6 (354) • $$

"Great coffee and fast service for a little place. Not much of a food selection, but you'll find a few snacks to pair with your drink"

Legends Coffee

★★★★★ 4.6 (353) • $

"We went in early in the morning on a very cold day. It was one of the only places that was open before 10 am in southlands. We went in thinking there was only gonna be drinks. Thankfully they had breakfast too. I got a hot coco with almond milk. Very delicious and do recommend it. My partner got a seasonal drink, I think it was something pumkin pie flavored. Unfortunately we did not like that one. The food was a 9/10. I got a vegetarian sandwich and it was satisfying. Not amazing but it did have a nice taste. The peanut butter toast was also good but eventually got too sweet to finish.The inside was pretty but slightly confused with the vibes. It gives farm style but then there's chandelier everywhere. I don't hate it but to ME it's two different vibes. There are a lot of seating but once it starts reaching 8 or 9 am it gets packed!!The people working there were very kind and friendly. We appreciate that the Latinx lady in the counter was patient with us. She understood that it was our first time there and gave us grace when looking at the menu and even gave us recommendations. I would come here again but will be more cautious on the coffee selection."

The Delectable Egg - Downtown

★★★★☆ 3.5 (583) • $$

"Went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We were staying in downtown so the location was very convenient, just a short walk from the Hyatt. It was pretty early, there were people there but not super busy. We were seated right away and had good service. They have a drink menu which included cocktails, mimosas. I went with an Irish coffee. It was sooo good!! Probably the best I've ever had. My sister initially ordered a latte but changed her order to Irish coffee bc it was so good. For my main dish, I got the California Benedict. Delicious!! The eggs were done perfectly. It was a good portion of food. My sister ordered the Denver omelette. I had a bite and this was also super tasty. My husband ordered a frittata and he cleaned his plate! Overall a very good experience. The menu has plenty of options (including pancakes, etc for anyone who likes the sweet stuff)."

The Kochi Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (304) • $$

"We were both pretty surprised by the quality of this place! Caramel macchiato tasted supremely fresh as my latte was as tasty as can be! The empanadas really hit the spot too. Also customer service was 10/10. Super patient and accomplished to my many questions. Lovely place!"

Carmine's On Penn

★★★★☆ 3.7 (438) • $$

"Ross and I dined at Carmine's on Penn & had a fabulous Italian meal - la cena era deliziosa! Carmine's on Penn boasted a wonderful staff and equally good food to boot. We arrived at Carmine's on Penn and were seated in the dining room adjacent to the bar. The aesthetic of the restaurant was warm & relaxed with family sized portion Italian fare & a lively bar. General Manager, Jessica took great care of us. She was lovely and gave us a great background on the restaurant and menu items we should try. Our servers Shae & Aaron were attentive and quick with service.Shae started me off with a White Wine - the Argiolas Costamolino, Vermentino 2021, Sardegna. The Costamolino had flavor notes of ripe stone fruit & citrus. The wine's lemony acidity paired well with the vegetables in the bruschetta & Caesar salad.Jessica brought us garlic bread that was made fresh in house. The beautiful bread knots were warm, fluffy and filled with fresh garlic, butter, and olive oil taste.For Appetizers we had the Bruschetta made with fresh mozzarella, baked crostini and tomato bruschetta mix. The Bruschetta was bursting with fresh flavor. The bruschetta mix had a beautiful balance of mellow acidity and subtle garlic taste. The baked crostini was made in house and I loved that it had some flexibility to it - it wasn't messy and crumbly like standard crostini is.For Salad we had the Community Caesar made with romaine lettuce, housemade croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing. This Caesar was amazing - the romaine lettuce was perfectly coated in thick, tangy Caesar dressing and each bite had parmesan cheese in it.For Ravioli we had the Vodka Ravioli made with three cheese ravioli in a vodka cream sauce topped with arugula and garlic oil. The Vodka Ravioli was a lusciously melty dish. The vodka sauce was bright in color and flavor from the tomatoes, vodka and crushed red pepper. It was creamy on the tongue while the pasta had soft chew and a warm cheesy center.For House Specials we had the Beef Short Ribs made with a pound of chianti-braised beef short ribs, creamy gorgonzola polenta, roasted carrots and cider vinegar poached kale with a chianti reduction. "These are the best short ribs I've ever had" Ross exclaimed after taking his first bite. The short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. We didn't even need a knife to cut the juicy meat; it fell right apart under our forks. The ribs topped dreamy polenta that made for velvety bites against the steaming meat.Shae paired the Ravioli and Short Ribs with a Red Wine - the Cantele, Primitivo 2019, Salento. The Cantele had flavor notes of plum and sour cherry. It was an excellent pair for the rich vodka sauce of the ravioli and juicy red meat of the short ribs.For Dessert we had the Carmine's Tiramisu made with fresh baked lady finger cake, dunked in coffee, topped with rich mascarpone cream sauce and drizzled with chocolate. This Tiramisu was sinfully delicious and I couldn't get enough of the rich mascarpone cream sauce and chocolate drizzle that topped it. The pastry quality mascarpone cream was so silky and generously coated each bite of fluffy lady finger cake."

Pablo's Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.9 (387) • $

"Love this place we were visiting from Ca and so happy we came here. We were greeted and treated excellent by Mika not only did she make my drink that was not on the menu but she gave us recommendation to go the the incline loved it ! Thank you"

Bread Winners Cafe & Catering

★★★★☆ 4 (327)

Monk & Mongoose - Lone Tree

★★★★☆ 4.3 (281) • $$

"Food: we got butter and almond croissants and they were delicious. I wish I had caught the beautiful lady's name but she was kind enough to warm them up for us. Service: absolutely great, wouldn't take any review away from them!Coffee: we got the chai latte, mocha, sugar cookie latte, and hot chocolate for my little babies. They were not only beautiful but delicious! Whenever I visit Denver, I make it a point to come visit here!"

Odie B's Sunnyside

★★★★★ 4.6 (242) • $$

"I love brunch. Brunch restaurants are often some of the coolest spots around and you can really get just about anything you want when it comes to sweet or savory.Here you find kind of a hole in the wall atmosphere with a menu that is completely duplicated with vegan options. We were actually a little confused at first realizing that there are two separate menus that are basically the exact same thing just one is the vegan version. Anyways, I tried the wutangerade and the chicken Shawarma. Both of which were absolutely amazing. The flavor was great, and the portions were more than generous. I will say they might have you questioning if you're cool enough to be there."

Leroy's Bagels

★★★★☆ 3.9 (330) • $

"Came here after a morning workout at Sloan Lake right down the street. I found parking in front of the building. Super long line that moved pretty slowly, but in my mind that means it's pretty good. Plus, I believe the specialty are the bagel sandwiches. It's a very small location so the line wrapped around all the indoor seats. Each bagel took around 8 - 10 minutes. I honestly didn't want to wait so I decided to grab a half a dozen bagels, side of creme cheese to take home. It all cost $15 dollar which was a pretty good deal and the bagels were delicious. I did take off a star because after waiting 30 minutes I didn't want to wait an additional ten for a sandwich. However, I plan on coming back hopefully when it's not so busy to give it a try. Also, the paper bag they gave me had a huge rip in it and when I grab it my bagels almost fell out. (Not to be dramatic but if I would have lost a bagel it would have been my 13th reason lol) Definitely plan on coming back and giving the bagel sandwich a try! Overall, 4/5 stars!"

Pigtrain Coffee Co

★★★★☆ 3.8 (327) • $$

"My coworker and I stopped by here while walking through Union Station. The barista was very nice and gave some good pointers on what to order, but I ended up going with a basic hot Americano. The medium blend coffeetasted great, but next time I want to try one of their specialty coffees and a pastry. They had quite a few pastries, that looked delicious."

Mr. Egg

★★★★☆ 4.4 (243) • $$

"I am SO impressed. We were a two top on a Sunday around 11, and waited almost 45 minutes for a seat, but it was so worth it! Service was really friendly, and it's a restaurant in a strip mall so the decor is about what you expect, but the FOOD. If you are looking for some down home cooking with serious flavor, this is the place. We had the biscuits and gravy, which had nice chunks of sausage and perfectly seasoned gravy. The supreme smothered burrito was a little spicy, but just as flavorful and really meaty. The food came out quickly once we were seated too. Heads up, they do charge $1 to use card, so cash is better. Highly highly recommend!"

Cafe Ole

★★★★★ 4.7 (210) • $

"Great Dulce de Leche latte, poppyseed muffin and nice people who work here. Beautiful summer Sunday morning, enjoying coffee and muffin outside!"

Yummy's Donuts House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (239) • $

"Everything is amazing here - cronut, blueberry, red velvet donuts and the sausage roll. Baked to perfection inside and out. We also love that this is a family owned restaurant- the owners are so kind and have been in business for over 15 years! This legitimately made my boyfriend cry happy tears Can't wait to go back and try the cinnamon donut and apple fritter."

St. Marks Coffee House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (400)

"Great little coffee shop located aside Thin Man. These 2 places are probably my 2 favorite places in Denver. You will definitely recognize familiar faces as many regulars frequent here often. Come check out my favorite little secret spot in Denver,"

Mercury Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (349) • $$

"If you are from the Denver area or just moved here and haven't been here yet you are definitely missing out... I have been here multiple times with my son and we both absolutely love it. He has participated an open mic three times and has he use the Mercury stage to help him get over his stage fright. The staff here are friendly and will treat you like family. The restaurant is clean, the food is good. Last time I came we ordered the quesadillas twice in one sitting... The salsa that came with it was just the right amount of spice, and the pico was fresh. I had a screwdriver and a beer while I was here, the bartender did not disappoint. The crowd for the poetry slam is always supportive as well as inclusive. Whether you are a local poet or just a soul with a lot to say, whether you are a comedian on his off day or an eight-year-old trying to combat stage fright - this crowd will welcome you with open arms. We, of course, will be back and hope to see you there next time."

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery

★★★★★ 4.8 (192) • $

"Randomly stopped in here for lunch after seeing the good reviews and it did not disappoint! Everyone who worked there was extremely friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in, and the food was delicious- especially the doner baguette and beef borek. We will definitely come back next time we're in the neighborhood."

Sojourners

★★★★☆ 4.1 (255) • $$

"Stopped by for a coffee to go real quick and ended up leaving with a coffee and a churro croissant. I really wasn't here for longer than five minutes. What I can say though is the coffee was delicious, my daughter was obsessed with the churro croissant, the place is decorated so that you feel welcomed, the service fast and friendly. Definitely will come back the next time I need a coffee in Denver."

Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters

★★★★★ 4.6 (192)

"I ordered the oat latte, and it was one of the best I have had. Quick and with great service. Their bakery items look delicious also. Definitely visit again when I have in Denver again."

The Coffee Cup Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (276) • $$

"The food was great and the service from Clarissa was amazing. It's a small place that could be considered a grease spoon or a dive, but the ambiance is very local and not chainy at all. We loved it!"

Whittier Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (170) • $

"Stopped by this place before going on a scenic drive to Flagsatff mountain. We wanted to get coffee and a yummy pastry and this place hit the spot. Not only was it really good but the cafe supports a really god cause and had really cool art on the walls as well. Highly recommend this place."

Dirt Coffee Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (185) • $

"The coffee is top notch. People are very friendly. It is quaint. Limited parking in back. Pastry looked good but we only had the oatmeal and coffee but that was perfect for our day."

Boba & Crepes

★★★★☆ 3.8 (233) • $

"The menu was really varied and the boba was amazing. The crepes had perfectly crisp edges"

Under The Umbrella

★★★★☆ 4 (207) • $

"Slowly has become one of my favorite breakfast spots. Ideal place to pick up breakfast on a sunny day since it's basically a pick up window so you will be standing outside.. and sometimes there is a line and a wait to grab the food but it does move quickly. They run out of burritos pretty often (I have actually never been able to snag one!) but my go to is a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant. It's big enough for two in my opinion if you don't have a big appetite. Their coffee is also solid. They have summer specialty flavors and such if you're feeling adventurous!"

Legacy Pie Co.

★★★★★ 4.8 (142) • $$

"After dining in the area we walked past Legacy Pie and decided to check it out. All of the pies looked amazing, as well as the ice cream, jams, pie fillings, and other goodies for sale.We had the cutie tart cherry pie between the two of us, and could have easily downed the larger mini size. They had an apple bourbon, mixed berry, pumpkin, chocolate mousse and peanut butter, as well as some savory pot pie options.We also had a cappuccino and latte to pair with the pie. They were very well made!"