My friend made reservations for High Tea at TeaLee's tea house. This is not your typical, run of…read morethe mill, high tea. The atmosphere was amazingly calm and welcoming. The owner herself, Miss Risa was taking care of creating this unique culinary experience. The first service we chose a peach oolong. This was served with a green salad and broccoli quiche. Wonderful! I cannot tell you what the salad was dressed with, but the flavors!!!! The quiche was absolutely perfect from crust to cheesy top. Second service was Yellow submarine. This refreshing chamomile was infused with dried pineapple and mango. The first cup was good, but the second was delightful. The fruit had time to meld with the chamomile and created an epic infusion. The third service was a Moroccan mint. This was just as wonderful as you would expect. We were served an open face curry egg salad and a homemade fermented cucumber on a seasoned cream cheese. The flavors were wonderful. The sweet serving was a blueberry scone with Lemmon curd, apple cake and macrons. Service was top notch, the owner came over to chat with us. We even had a chance to spend time with one of the guides from the local Black History Museum. This was a delightful end to our amazing day! Thank you for the hospitality

I made a reservation several weeks in advance for high tea for myself and five girlfriends because…read morewe were excited to try something new together. The concept sounded perfect: a traditional three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches and sweets, a plated item like quiche, and bottomless tea over a three-hour reservation. To start with the positives, the staff were kind and polite, and the owner was accommodating when our group size increased closer to the date. The tea was good, and I appreciated that the teapots were kept warm with tea lights. The space itself is charming, and we genuinely enjoyed having time to sit and catch up. The food was delicious, they are amazing cooks. The biggest issue was the timing of the food. In every afternoon tea I have attended, the three-tiered tray is brought out shortly after being seated so guests can graze while enjoying tea. A plated item may follow later, but there is always something to snack on early in the experience. Here, we went almost two full hours without any food at all. The quiches arrived around the two-hour mark, and the three-tiered tray, which is the centerpiece of afternoon tea, did not arrive until about fifteen minutes before our three-hour reservation ended. No one was rushing us out, and we did enjoy being together, but waiting an hour and a half to two hours for any food simply is not reasonable. We were genuinely hungry for the first half of the visit and then suddenly had a large amount of food placed in front of us near the end. Instead of grazing leisurely, we were left trying to eat everything in a short window of time. With a reservation made weeks in advance and only one other small table present, it was surprising that nothing was delivered within the first hour. Even reversing the order and bringing out the tiered tray first would have completely changed the experience. We also received only one three-tiered tray for six people at a price comparable to other Denver tea houses where each guest receives their own. When we asked for boxes to take the remaining items home, we were told they only had paper sleeves. Afternoon tea items are delicate by design, and paper slips are not suitable for transporting layered finger foods without crushing them. Given that the tray was delivered minutes before the reservation ended, proper takeaway containers should have been available. Tea service was steady for much of the visit, but toward the end all three teapots sat empty for about ten to fifteen minutes, and I had to go upstairs to request a refill. This was secondary to the food timing, but it added to the overall sense that pacing and oversight were lacking. I truly wanted this to be a special afternoon, and I appreciate the kindness of the staff and the availability of vegan options. However, afternoon tea should feel thoughtfully paced, with food arriving early enough for guests to graze comfortably. Waiting nearly two hours for any food and then receiving the full tiered tray minutes before the reservation ended does not align with what high tea is meant to be.

As an out of towner, I love visiting local bookshops. This one had to be one of the cutest I've…read moreseen in a while!! When you walk in, it's full of gorgeous decor and plenty of plants, true to their namesake. There is a lot of places for people to come in and take photos, read, buy books, and enjoy the atmosphere. In the lobby, there is complementary sparkling waters, which I thought was really great as I took my time shifting through the different books. The selection was pretty good. There were a lot of books that were "hot" right now on social media, as well as ones that were hidden gems that you may not have heard of. The price was equal to what you'd pay at a big book store chairs (so why not support local!). They also have a selection of used books that are greatly discounted. The person that was working when I went in, was very kind and gave us some recommendations, and also talk to us about our day. I found out that they host quite a bit of community writing events as well, which was so cool to learn!

Lovely little spot that is not just a book store, not just a gift store, but a community spot with…read morelots of tables in the back. I have wanted to come here forever and would highly recommend coming in for an event over a random Tuesday for the full effect. I will however say, if you're looking for a gift for someone you have come to the right place! Absolutely perfect grouping of things for someone special!

Really love this bookstore, every time I go, it feels more like a community hub than just a place…read moreto shop. The selection of books they have are great and I always leave with a bigger To Be Read list than when I arrived. I enjoy taking visitors that enjoy reading and intersectional justice. Highly recommend! I've only walked here from Union Station or rode my bike so I'm not familiar with the street parking. It seems fairly available when I've been.

From the moment we walked into the store we were greeted with smiles. We were asked if we had been…read morehere before. They were so excited when saying we love when new people come in. They shared a paper flyer with us with all the amazing things they have going on with their store and in the community. I found a few books and they were so helpful with directing us in the store with where things were. We felt very welcomed there and it seemed like such a vibrant safe and inclusive space for all. We will definitely be returning soon to this amazing local bookstore! Go check it out for yourself and buy some books and some of the other items they sell here. Pics below ! Shop Small Shop Local!

Barry and Jo are epic people! We love this local bookstore. Service. Selection. Value.read more

Great used bookstore with a big selection in lots of genres! I love the decor in here.read more

Cozy bookstore that offers various genres to choose from, while providing a warm atmosphere inside…read more The staff is friendly and welcoming. I spend a good hour browsing around and left with 3 new books. It was one of the nation's largest independent bookstore, sad to see it was bought by Barnes & Nobles two years ago. Still has an independent feel though which I appreciate.

Our friends had just discovered this gem in Denver right before we were heading to Denver for a…read moreweek, so we just had to stop in. It is a former theatre building converted into a bookstore which was formerly family owned. Eventually it was sold to Barnes & Noble, but under the condition they kept it like it was. So, you get a Barnes & Noble that doesn't feel like a Barnes & Noble. It was really fun exploring the place and seeing the layout of an old theatre, especially the downstairs area where they host special events and have a lot of clearance books. Kat was really helpful with a search for us while we were there. All the employees we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. We each picked up some books and got our Barnes & Noble's discount, which seemed like an extra bonus at the time. Very fun place. Pro tip - best parking is behind the bookstore.

This is where I fell in love with books again…read more I put a first edition Charles Dickens "A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND OTHER STORIES" on layaway after I graduated from college. The chaos is its charm. You can't really find what you want, but end up finding something you never knew you could live without. The staff is eager to point you in the right direction and give you their in person two cents. I was shopping with kids, families, and students doing research. There is a book for every budget, from investment grade rare, signed, and first edition books to the paperbacks from new and obscure authors.

Cool, eclectic bookstore with local books as well as bestsellers! All new. Customer service was a…read more10/10.

4/5 cute and curated…read more what a cute little shop. i stopped by one day right before a wander into the art museum. it's right by the entrance, so you don't need to wander too deeply into the museum. the groupings were typical, though was impressed by some of the titles (used) that i totally would have gotten if i weren't traveling and out of space in my suitcase. the curation seems thoughtful - this isn't just a throw-way or way to clear the shelves. there was also a kind worker that day (i think she's there daily?) who was patient and offered lots of help as i browsed. if i were nearby, i'd totally consider this a potential spot to source books for birthdays/occasions.

Beautiful, tiny bookstore. All the books are donated or ex-library books, but they are in great…read moreshape. Some seem to have never even been opened. The prices are great too; most hardbacks are $6. They have children's books (in perfect condition), some of the hottest and most recent best-sellers, classic literature, Western history, science, art books, etc. The selection changes constantly. It is probably the best bookstore for browsing in Denver. Worth visiting often. The best part is all sales benefit the Denver Public Library. It is staffed by volunteers, and even the sorting of donations is done by volunteers.

Very good selection for a relatively small store! The staff was friendly and I like the location…read morefor walking around in Denver before and after visiting. Parking on side streets near by was not difficult!

My favorite type of used book store. Knowledgable staff and a huge selection stacked into a small…read morespace. I can't imagine coming in and not walking out with something really cool that you are excited to read.