Higher Grounds Cafe

Crazy busy but handled it with grace. Came here after yoga and unknown to us there was a Christmas parade downtown so there was an enormous line. The barista had a cheery attitude and in the time it took him to check us out his coworkers 'the people behind the curtain' had already made our drinks. We both got some of their seasonal drinks, sweater weather latte - Lavender and Cardamon, and a pumpkin pie chai. Both were delicious and had balanced but noticeable flavors. I have come here many times before and it's never been so busy but there is often a warm buzz of activity. The ambiance is cozy and local.

Food: 5/5 Drinks : vanilla Latte 5/5 Barista service : 5/5 Ambiance: old classic style coffee shop Cozy Price: 5/5I recommend it To every one Group, reunion, family, graduation, birthday celebration Students I am going there for sure

I always love stopping in Higher Grounds while in Golden! Close to both downtown and the Mines Campus, and a convenient stop if you're staying at the Table Mountain Inn. There's seating outdoors on the deck, and plenty of tables inside for colder months. The employees are always so friendly, and I love the one barista who always jokes with customers - he's great! I love their coffee and the seasonal flavors they have on the menu. I always enjoy getting their latte with oat milk. I ordered the cheese danish which I really enjoyed, and in the past I've tried their bagels which I also liked a lot. This is a great little place if you want to study, read a book, get together with a friend or two, or just grab a coffee to go. The plants inside are cute, and I love how this place has such a cozy, warm feel. Great place to get coffee in Golden!

Cute cafe with some nice seating inside. Was pretty crowded on a Saturday morning. I had the spicy chai. I love how they use mismatched cute mugs. The chai was not spicy. The pastries were good not amazing. The croissant has a lot of chocolate and I liked it. The scone was yummy but tasted like box mix. Overall good service and recommend.

Not worth a stop if exploring downtown Golden and looking for a non-caffeinated drink.I stopped in at Higher Grounds around 1-2 p.m. on a Friday in mid-July with four other guests. One barista as working (who I'm assuming is the owner) and there was only one customer inside. I ordered an iced chai latte and snagged a Gatorade from a fridge of pre-packaged drinks. My order was about $7. The iced chai latte, made with Sherpa Chai, was very milked-down. There wasn't much flavor at all. No good.Other members in my group ordered iced coffees/lattes and described them as "satisfactory." Though I didn't enjoy my drink, all of our drinks were made so quickly, as we were standing at the counter.Though empty, the coffee shop's interior was very quaint and cozy.

What a top choice... Trusting Yelp, how we always do. We gave Higher Grounds Cafe a shot while on a recent trip up to the mountains. Upon walking in, I got the sense that it was a super chill and friendly shop. Everyone seemed to be local WFA (work from anywhere) patrons. It's a good sign, IMO. While ordering, I discovered how friendly the barista was. We had a great conversation and even a laugh before I left with two solid lattes in my hand. (:

Adorable coffee shop in the downtown of Golden Colorado. I could see the mountains from higher grounds patio seating. I tried the bagel breakfast sandwich, it was fantastic. I was able to choose my own bagel which was fun. I ended up getting my favorite, Asiago cheese! All breakfast sandwich bagels seem to be made upon order but it wasn't a long wait at all. I also loved to see this coffee cafe using reusable cups since we stayed in house to eat. Definitely go check this place out if you are in the area.

So cute and such a great little spot for a weekend coffee stop. I am a big fan of their service as well. Everyone was so sweet and helpful! The patio is my favorite summer time haunt.

Cute coffee house in Golden. I stopped by for some coffee and breakfast and was not disappointed. I tried the Breakfast sandwich and a mocha iced coffee. The sandwich was very good and had lots of egg bacon and cheese. I Was able to pick my own bagel for the sandwich and I went with the Asiago. The bagel was very soft and good. The baristas were both very friendly and able to help guide us to their favorite items on the menu. They had cute reusable cups and dishes for eating in. I liked the sustainable approach compared to most coffee shops having plastic or throw away dishes and cups.

It's your typical coffee shop. It gets very packed in there, and there may not be indoor seating available. They do have a nice patio, but obviously this can only be enjoyed in fair weather. I had a tiramisu latte. It wasn't bad, but didn't knock my socks off. The coffee wasn't over roasted and the latte wasn't overly sweet, but it didn't really capture the creamy espresso essence of tiramisu. It just tasted like your average latte. This is a no-frills type of place, though, so it's to be expected. I would come back and work on the patio on a nice day.