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    Whittier Cafe

    4.6 (191 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Angela T.

    Local hidden cafe in the Whittier neighborhood . Lots Available street parking . Nice patio seating & a dog friendly designated section . Quaint cafe offering coffee, sandwiches, salads & icecream . I tried a Snickers iced latte . Coffee was great & made just as i asked . Friendly service with a smile is a plus also !!

    Cesar H.

    Located in the Whittier neighborhood, this coffee shop has a little bit of everything to satisfy everyone's palate. PLUS--they're the only African Espresso Bar in Denver and proudly call themselves "The Activist's Coffee Shop" because of their strong belief in social justice and community support. What I tried: Cold Brew with a splash of oat milk Iced Latte with oat milk Cranberry Scone Turkey Avocado Cheese Panini Best bites: Loved the latte--it's my usual go-to, and they did it right! The panini was fantastic, with such a classic combo of flavors. Definitely coming back to try the burrito next! If you haven't been, check them out!

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    Laura T.

    Cute , small , quiet , local business. Came in for a large iced SF vanilla latte b4 work 7$. Gal was fast and kind . Coffee is a 7/10 for me because I like mine on the sweeter side but that's a personal preference. Will just ask for more syrup next time . Cute - great local stop

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    Olivia S.

    A great spot for a coffee and breakfast with friends! We loved the vibe and outdoor seating. I had a golden milk latte that was so good, really rich earthy flavor. My sisters got burritos that were perfect. The staff were friendly and the service was quick.

    Drip coffee, Americano with almond milk, blueberry lemon loaf

    There was a calming vibe here. We got a regular drip with cream, an Americano with almond milk, a blueberry lemon loaf, and a spinach burrito. Everything was so good. The coffee was smooth. A nice place to start your morning or to stop in for brunch. Very inviting.

    Savanna R.

    Stopped by to meet a friend here and was pleasantly surprised at how lovely this coffee shop is! It's cozy and welcoming. The patio is glorious! The service and coffee were good! A great spot to get some work done, relax or enjoy a book!

    Breakfast Burritos
    Jada S.

    Attentive service, pretty clean, and can be quiet throughout the day but also has consistent customers! spicy but good burrito and the tea was good! Wi-Fi was strong and fast!

    Millette!
    Mia V.

    A wonderful Neighborhood Place to relax and share time with friends and community. Love the coffee selection. And I especially love the owners!

    Breakfast burrito

    It's close to my house and was excited to check it out. I was a bit disappointed. I was treated with a death stare when I walked in, which isn't great for digestion. The prices are decent but the burrito was dry and looked like it had been run over by __________ (fill in the blank).

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    Hands down one of the friendliest and nicest coffee shops I've ever been at! CJ and Annalisa are the sweetest baristas I've ever met!

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    Awesome coffee! Great vibes. Everyone who works here rules. I go to this coffee shop all the time and am never disappointed.

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    Excellent turkey avocado wrap and egg sausage burrito... and great blueberry scone..,

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    Loved it! Went for tea with my sister. Big, open outdoor patio with comfortable seating. Lots of local tea options. Friendly servers.

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    4 years ago

    I love this spot!! staff is so great and kind. I love coming here to get work done and the outdoor patio is such a great plus as well!

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    4 years ago

    So great! Super homey and friendly. Got my latte quickly and it was SO good!!! Love the neighborhood-y feel.

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    Great baristas, great coffee, cute spot. Don't let the haters get you down. Denver loves you.

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    Great neighborhood spot to grab a quick coffee or hang around to get some work done. Added bonus they are open until 8pm!

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    Came here in the afternoon to do a little work and it was a great vibe! They have seating in the…read morefront by the counter, and another room in the back, as well as a patio outside (if you can call it that, it's got a roof and they put in some turf, but it's not very aesthetic and is an ideal for working if you need plugs. It was packed, every table, but one was full, and we were lucky enough to snag that. Even with a full house, the place was very quiet, people respected the "wfh coffee shop" culture, and did not seem to be talking loudly or taking meetings. The drinks were great, not too fancy, but my Matcha was yummy. We also tried a gluten-free zucchini bread and a lemon pound cake which really hit the spot. Prices are pretty fair, and I had no issue finding street parking even on Broadway, although I had a busier time of day, I can imagine it might be more difficult. I love that this place was open later and I would definitely come back I know people have different remarks about the Wi-Fi, the staff gave us extra Wi-Fi codes in case we ran out, yes, there is a timer and you have to make a purchase, but they are very chill about it and will give you a new code if you run out

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