I lived in the neighbourhood ten years ago, and this place was an easy five for community spirit, great pastries and even better coffee. Sad to say that the ambiance has dropped like a stone. Their COVID-inspired walk-up window for ordering makes for a soulless experience, and the indoor seating was sparse and unwelcoming. Most people were coming in to use the toilet rather than take a seat - hardly surprising given the lack of atmosphere. Bring back the happy, noisy, buzzing local coffee shop! Coffee tasted good, hence the three stars. read more

Very busy on sat morning at 11. Got a regular sized iced caramel latte for $5. It was alright, nothing special. There were a few tables outside (yes dogs are welcome) and more inside the bldg along with a bathroom. You can't order inside tho, kinda weird layout. Can only order outside at the window. read more

I always liked Wash Perk for good coffee after a walk around Wash Park, but I am super impressed with how they have been handling this COVID-madness. Not only is it great to have a neighborhood place still open, I feel they are doing better than some in terms of safety. Their new walk up window lets you order from a safe distance, digital payment allows for no contact, and they put your drink outside on a cart for you to pick up. I look forward to my walks to Wash Perk for some excitement in my day, not to mention the delicious beverages! read more

Wash Perk - Lavender marshmallow mate latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Local coffee shop a few blocks from Washington Park, in a residential area. The atmosphere is laid back, eclectic, and the patio very pleasant. I only had a drink since I was about to have lunch, but I wish I could have tasted one of their tempting pastries (from local bakeries). My cappuccino was good and I would certainly go back when in the area. read more

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Wash Perk is always a great meeting spot but especially in the summer. Their back patio adds it all on a warm day. They have a fantastic assortment of drinks but the turmeric chai is my absolute favorite. I also appreciate that they have both indoor and outdoor seating and it's easy to find a spot to settle in. read more

I met a friend here for coffee one afternoon and wish that I brought my husky puppy to chill outside! There's a good amount of seating but it's super popular and gets crowded quickly, especially on beautifully sunny Denver day. Fortunately there's a ton of street parking around the neighborhood. This is a pretty central coffeeshop. My favorite part of Wash Perk is all the swag available for purchase. So tempting to buy all their cute mugs and hoodies. Coffee is pretty good. Haven't had a chance to try the food, but I'd be down to. Overall great place to meet with a friend, get some work done, or enjoy a book. Diverse spot for everyone coming through Denver. read more

Who loves coffee and awesome atmosphere?! That's what you get at Wash Perk. It's my favorite place to to grab coffee or tea and walk around the park. In normal times, Wash Perk is a wonderful place to sit and work. I love the community feel and well lit spaces to hunker down. In these Covid times, they are doing great to keep the safety precautions in place. The inside and side patio are closed and you can order from a take out window. There are still some benches and small tables to post up out front so it's still a nice place to relax. Wonderful service and great coffee, tea and light snacks await you at Wash Perk! Check them out! read more

Wash Perk - Coffee time! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have always loved Wash Perk - a fabulous neighborhood coffee shop. I stopped by today with a friend and I was dismayed at the process and overall atmosphere. You are required to place your coffee order outside and wait for it to be complete before getting a table inside. On a beautiful summer, sunny day, that could be awesome, but today was 40 degrees and raining and waiting to order and receive my drink in the weather seemed unreasonable. Once we were inside, I wanted some sugar for my drink and I had to walk around the front of the building to request sugar. Inside the coffee shop, the cozy, fun atmosphere is gone. Such a shame for a fabulous establishment. The coffee and chai tea tasted great but their process and atmosphere inside will direct me to go elsewhere for my coffee. read more

Such an easy walk from Wash Park and well worth it to. Stop by and grab a coffee before or after your stroll through the area. I've only starting visiting this place as of recent, but I can comment on how their distancing policies work. All the staff were great about wearing masks. The outside window interface where you order was sufficiently spaced out, allowing patrons to order with space and to wait in a distanced area. Trying to park nearby? Not an issue. Being in a neighborhood, street parking is very accessible. Overall, I appreciate and respect the actions put into this shop for allowing customers to safely get their coffee fix. read more

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Nice neighborhood coffee shop close to Washington Park. Comfortable indoor seating and outdoor tables along the sidewalk. Normal range of cofffee and tea selections, good pastries and some sandwiches and burritos. Order at the window outside but you can bring your food and drinks inside. Excellent neighborhood find! read more

Good outdoor space. Drinks tasty. Service a little slow. Pastries are great. Parking relatively easy. Friendly staff.

I liked the coffee, but my "croissant" was terrible. Dry and hard. I was going to throw it out, but took another bite and there was a delicious filling (blueberry and almond). So much potential for a great pastry, but not worth it with a hard crust. Ordering at the outside window was off-putting and not welcoming. That's okay during covid, but now there is no excuse to make people stand in the snow to order a coffee. Are we not worthy to come inside? Their prices were really reasonable, so an extra star for that. read more

Cute spot, good coffee with a charming neighborhood feel. Was basically out of pastries at 2pm though, so I guess you have to show up early for those! Slightly awkward outdoor window service that lacks a personalized touch however. read more

They make you order and wait outside even if your sitting inside- doesn't make sense since they are also inside...They also verbally ask you to tip them in front of everyone- so lame and manipulative. Inside was dirty, the trash was overflowing onto the ground and no one was cleaning or wiping down tables the 2-12 hours we were there. Gross. Not sure why this place has such good reviews. read more

Yummy veggie breakfast burrito and an amazing chai latte. Will definitely be retuning

I'm not a coffee drinker, but this is a cool place to hang out! Great vegan treats too - even pop tarts! Definitely check it out if you're in the area! read more

Wash Perk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I always meet my friends here for a coffee or chai, order at the window, and go for a walk around wash park! It's such a cute spot. The chai is more spicy than sweet so if that's what you like then definitely order! Staff has always been kind to me and will suggest something if I want to try a new drink. Highly recommend! read more

Wash Perk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

WASH PERRRRRK! I know what you're thinking... 'sometimes Washington Park is full of pretentious buttholes' ... but I swear to Gaia that this place is a butthole-free zone. I love their easy-going attitude, like hey, we don't want Covid and we love serving kickass coffee. And so they do. And they do it with style, kindness and comfort. I got their chai with almond milk (cuz ma belly hates the dairy) on ice. I tell you, I could have swam in it if there was a kiddy pool nearby. Loved it. Love them. Go there for the good coffee and teas, sit outside and chill the f$&! out read more

Super good iced americano - added the cinnamon syrup and perfectly sweet without overbearing. Would def go back!

I've only been here a couple of times, but have loved the ambiance both times. The baristas are always friendly and the coffee is good and affordable. They currently have some outdoor seating and order at the window format. This is a great neighborhood coffee shop and I'll support them any time I'm in the area. read more

I have been a customer for a long time for their lovely service and great coffee and burritos. My only suggestion is not asking about tip verbally. Most of the time I would add tip voluntarily for their lovely service, but sometimes I do not appreciate the service being rude but its difficult to say no when ask tip verbally. Maybe I could practice to say no here? read more

I enjoyed my coffee but was very confused by the layout and functionality of this place. You have to walk outside to the window to order. Also, the person who took my order verbally asked for tips, which I found very rude. If you want tips you should have a tip jar or allow the customer to add a tip to their tab. Not sure I'd go back. read more

Nice local coffee shop. They have great pastries. I tried their savory cheddar/green chili muffin, and it's perfection. Flaky, light with just enough cheese and chili. Their coffee is high quality, too. The local neighborhood is lucky to have such a quality coffee shop in walking distance! read more

friendly neighborhood coffee spot where the walk-up window is more popular than the inside space; ample seating with umbrellas in the space surrounding this corner cafe-- I watched a barista hand out treats to a couple labs sitting below the order window. Coffee is rich and satisfying; husband had a short latte with whole milk but felt the espresso shot not strong enough to balance the dairy... my cold brew was just the right balance of ice to brew with a complimentary splash of oat milk (my request). Great place to meet up with friends either coming or going from Washington Park. read more

Nothing is better then grabbing a warm drink during the Denver Cold in a cafe that makes you feel like your at home with the family. Wash Perk gives that exact vibe the moment you walk in. Great unique seating that makes you want to drink your coffee/tea there. During my Christmas trip to Colorado, I ended up going to Wash Perk twice. The first day I was really craving a tasty hot Chocolate. They did not disappoint. The hot chocolate had great Chico taste that had me feeling all gooey inside lol. I thought they did a great job making it sweet but not overwhelming. The second day I came, I wasn't frozen solid so I was feeling an Iced Coffee. The only reason I took off a star here was because they made me add the sweeter & cream. I'm not spoiled. I just don't know ratios when it comes to that. I just struggled with my drink & left with a bleh coffee. I did think the actual coffee was refreshing and not too bitter. If I came back and they decided to do the cream and sweetener for me, I'll make sure to change my review! Trust me, this place is awesome! 4 out of 5 stars and amazing feel coming out of Wash Perk. I loved It! read more

Wash Perk - Nice cup of hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Their coffee is great and the scones are just perfect. Really nice staff as well which makes it a plus.

Quick outside window and great coffee. Short walk to wash park. Have enjoyed the pastries as well

Popped by here to grab a warm drink before taking the dog to Wash Park - it's only 3 blocks from the park which was super convenient! The place is eclectic and dimly lit. It was quiet with people mostly working on their laptops. There's also outdoor seating, but it was too cold for anyone to be outside. Some find the mismatched furniture charming, I personally don't care either way. The hot chocolate I got was yummy, especially with the whipped cream added on top! Definitely worth the stop here. read more

Wash Perk - Order here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This used to be one of my fav coffee shops in Denver. But now you have to order outside even if you're sitting inside for work or meetings. Decide you need a refill or something to eat? You have to head back outside and walk around the building to order and bring your stuff back inside. Plus, they eliminated in-house mugs, making this place less environmentally friendly than Starbucks. The only thing that makes this 2 stars is their continued use of locally-owned and roasted Kaladi Coffee. read more

Always great coffee and a sweet staff. During covid, only allowing for to-go orders, outside. (No cash) read more

Wash Perk - Outdoor ordering - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

@WashPerkCoffee Great location for a coffee shop. Spacious both inside and outside. Artwork, photo collages and trinkets retasked arty 'junk' adorn the walls. The iced Americano was strong and delicious. It gave me a nice jolt. The oatmeal bar thingie was tasty and hearty. It really is all about location. The Washington Park neighborhood is historic and awesome. It was fairly busy for a weekday morning, a steady stream of people from all walks of life. It appears that joggers flock here after a run around Washington Park due to the sweat stained scantily clad work out gear apparel worn by some patrons. Other patrons wore cute summery sandals showing off their pedicure best. I laughed at the particular orders of some of these folks. Decaf light iced chai tea at 100.22°F? Breakfast bar cut into thirds and heated for 12 seconds only in the microwave? Medium hot coffee grounds with a pat of butter on the side? Decaffeinated sugar free vanilla skim milk latte with extra heavy cream?! Why spend the money? Just drink water. They have a nice selection of cold beverages in coolers, from Dry Soda Co to Big B's juices to Naked juices to burritos and sandwiches. Overall a quaint coffee house with amazing people watching. Go to spy the social oddities representing all classes of society mixed with some snobbish beverage ordering (typical of all coffee shops). You'll be glad you did. read more

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There's no iPad available when you order, so the baristas actually ask you directly for a tip, which is the weirdest, trashiest thing I've ever experienced at a coffee shop. I would guess the owner is encouraging this by not having the iPad available, but either way, I'm not interested in being bullied into tipping. Also the coffee was super burnt. read more

Super cute little coffee shop right near wash park! I got a turmeric chai latte with oat milk that I enjoyed! All the lattes were super good, and it didn't take long to get our coffees either. You can also sit inside or outside, but we took ours to go and walked around the park! read more

I come here to meet up with friends, order beverages from their outside counter, and walk to Wash Park. Good vibes, always welcoming.

What can I say? I'm a sucker for local coffee shops. Wash Perk is no exception! They have done a great job being a centerpiece to the community, and they are so close to Washington Park. The pastries they carry are very delicious, especially the scones and Cinnamon Rolls! They also offer plenty of other options of various small packages foods. The coffee here is great too. Sometimes a cold brew can be bitter or watery, but they brew it well -- no complaints! Make sure you get a rewards card if you're going to be coming back! read more

True neighborhood coffee shop. I remember the interior being adorable and warm before it shut down for COVID. They now only have the outside patio open with a window to order. Everyone wears masks and social distancing is great. The dirty chai oat latte and the plain oat-milk latte are both delicious. I wish they had a more comprehensive menu posted - some drinks me are but the food/snack options would be helpful. read more

My daughter and I found this little cute coffee shop just a few blocks from wash park. The coffee is great and affordable pricing!!

Wash Perk is a cute little coffee shop that I've been driving by and meaning to stop at for months. I finally made it in the other day and am I happy about that. They serve Kaladi Bros. coffee and I'm pretty sure the lady that served me was also the owner. Either way she was super sweet and made a really, really good Americano. The interior here is cozy with lots of communal and close-together seats so it may not be ideal if you are working on a top secret project. If you are, however, working on top secret project and go there, please, please, please sit next to me because I am ultra-curious and want to know practically everything. They are also dog-friendly I believe. Not because I brought a dog there, but because there was a largish basket of dog biscuits by the front door and a cork board with pictures of the "Perk Pups." Maybe that wasn't what they called it, but that's what I would have and that's all I can remember. Finally, they have food. Most notably burritos and $1 good humor ice cream bars. Fudgsicle, anyone? read more

Wash Perk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Looking for a super cute trendy neighborhood coffee shop? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Looking for a unique crowd, long tables and a relaxing atmosphere? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Looking for a delicious cup of coffee, yummy tea or a bite to eat? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! Need grounds for your growing garden? THIS IS YOUR PLACE! After meeting with a potential employer here, I found myself absolutely in love with all this little cafe had to offer! I will most def be returning! read more

Never had much belief in that Feng Shui thing...until today. Getting my car fixed at my favorite repair shop and found out I had to hang for maybe an hour. Decided to walk on over to "Wash Perk" which I've never been to but which I passed on the way to the shop. Weird, but as soon as I walked in I loved the place. Such a nice gentle welcoming vibe. Calm yet caffeine'd if that makes sense. Super sweet barista. Happy customers. Shaded patio with chirping birdies. Heaven on earth? Maybe? Five stars? Absolutely. Perfect Bhakti Chai? You bet. Bottom line... There's a bright side to driving an older car that breaks down: I get to hang more at Wash Perk. Sign me, David "The Walkin' Man" M read more