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    Rivers and Roads Coffee

    4.7 (335 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Hannah H.

    Oh my gosh the focaccia was unreal. I stopped here on a weekend trip and it was so delicious. An incredible gluten free visit and a must stop. The staff were friendly and it was a very welcoming environment. Still thinking about the avocado toast I had and can't wait to visit Denver to stop here again.

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    Angela T.

    Staff is very prompt & gets your order out in a jiffy! Very friendly & helpful and always with a smile ! Great patio with dog friendly area . A few parking slots & street parking always available. Have not tried food but get great feedback & everything looks delicious!

    Katie A.

    Awesome gluten free breakfast spot. Had a cheddar biscuit with eggs and it was delicious!! Also a nice outdoor patio and a spot for our dog . Def would recommend!

    Ameena A.

    Don't get me started on the gluten free (GF) food options here..... to LIVE FOR!!! The biscuits.. the sweet treats.. the savory treats.. they really have it all and they do it well. And on top of it, the vibe and ambiance are super cute with great service. AND the coffee is great. Gluten free or not (but definitely my GF peeps), do yourself a favor and stop by river and roads. If I lived in this area I would have a serious problem!

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    Phil S.

    Definitely a must if you are in the Clayton neighborhood. The coffee is amazing and has been perfectly brewed every time I've gone there. Saturday mornings have an atmosphere with neighborhood families coming in and kids playing in the front lot. Friendly service and great food. Recently they went all gluten free which is a great with gluten free needs. I also believe they do a community dinner once a month to help raise funds for the local community. Super cool and s must visit.

    Anna Y.

    Stopped by after the Colfax half marathon for an iced matcha latte. Friendly service and good matcha!

    Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, snickerdoodle cookie
    Kt R.

    This is my GO TO cafe. As a gluten free girly, this place is like heaven on earth. It's the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my entire life and even my friends who aren't gluten free LOVE it. The turkey panini is also incredible. Their coffee is delicious, but it is super strong and makes me feel like I need to run a marathon after so I usually opt for the iced matcha. Their syrups are made in house and the baked goods are seasonal and so good! The baristas are always so friendly and the cafe itself is adorable with lots of natural light. Overall, this is my favorite coffee shop in the Denver area and absolutely worth the visit.

    Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
    Olivia Z.

    I cannot emphasize enough how good this breakfast sandwich is. I was recommended this enough times that I finally had to come, and I was NOT disappointed. It is perfectly moist with a great filling to bread ratio. The coffee was good as well. I just got a cold brew, and it got the job done. The space was pretty full with mainly people working remote. There's patio out front for when it's nice as well. Staff were busy but still had great attitudes and smiles

    Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
    Jen B.

    We loved the sausage, egg and cheese biscuit! Also really enjoyed the turkey panini and donut holes. All gluten free and delicious! Would pass on the fries, undercooked and the Mediterranean ones have a strange combo of toppings. Really cool space with nice patio. Didn't try any coffee but look forward to going back :)

    Avocado toast
    Darcey H.

    Woo hoo! Whether you are committed to a gluten-free diet or you just really like an amazing cheddar biscuit breakfast sandwich and good coffee. This is your spot. We ate like a kid in the candy store. We ordered breakfast sandwiches, avocado, toast, banana, bread, scones. What we didn't eat there we took with us. The scones were so good even the next day as leftovers. But that breakfast sandwich is hands-down the best I've ever had. The place was hopping when we got there, but we didn't have a problem getting a table. They have a nice outdoor patio area. But it was too cold for that. Coffee was excellent, Service was prompt and friendly. Can't wait to go back.

    Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich
    Christina M.

    Super cute cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Great coffee. I had both a cafe au lait and a cold brew. Lots of gluten free items to choose from, which I love. We got a bacon quiche, a vegetarian biscuit sandwich, and a monster scone. I was bummed that the quiche was crustless but it came with some kind of garlicky aioli which was delicious. I did not enjoy the scone. It reminded me of those thick grocery store sugar cookies with frosting. My daughter loved it though and ate the whole thing.

    Variety of bake mixes and beans
    Rohit K.

    Great place to get some coffee and baked goods. I loved the drip coffee and will try cookies next time! Service is super quick and you can check out the mixes and coffee beans in the mean time.

    Arlet A.

    While staying in Denver, we found this coffee shop within walking distance of our stay. It was such a treat to wake up and grab a nice warm drink and a bite to eat here. Their menu has something for everyone and we wanted to try something new each time. I especially loved the Mexican Hot Chocolate which had the perfect kick of spiciness to it. They have indoor and outdoor seating for the warmer months and even an area for dogs. The staff is friendly and helps to give recommendations for first timers. Despite a constant stream of people, it never felt too crowded or noisy. Seems like a great place for a bite or even to sit and work.

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