☕ Secret Sips & Game Day Grit: Your Midweek Mile High Fix

Hey Denver!

If your go-to coffee spot isn’t tucked behind a plant shop or guarded by a barista named Kate who knows your astrology sign, is it even underrated? This week, we went on a mission to uncover Denver’s most beloved low-key coffee shops—no influencer hype required.

And speaking of under-the-radar heroes, we’re throwing it back with a Nuggets trivia question about the very first jersey ever retired by the team. Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

🏞️ Mile High Trivia: Nuggets History Edition

Answer at the bottom!

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☕ Denver’s Most Underrated Coffee Shops (According to Locals, Not Influencers)

You know the ones. Tucked in an alley, inside a plant shop, or just far enough off Colfax that you’d never stumble in by accident. We asked and people answered: here are Denver’s most criminally underrated coffee shops with good energy, great people, and even better brews.

🌿 Quince Coffee House – East Colfax

A beloved community hub with early-2000s third space energy. Woman-owned, queer-inclusive, and a Zodiac menu with names like “Iced Pisces.” Catch live events, drink horchata lattes, and feel like you’re part of something.

🌱 Dandy Lion Coffee – Park Hill

Hidden. Plant-filled. Chai heaven. Their spicy chai is a local obsession, and the swings inside? Major cozy vibes. Not a coffee drinker? Try the Thai iced tea or Vietnamese coffee.

☕ Hooked on Colfax – Congress Park

A longtime neighborhood gem where multiple couples said they had their first date that turned into marriage. Good drip, better energy. A true “if you know, you know” spot.

🏡 Convivio Café – West Highland

Guatemalan-owned, bilingual, and packed with heart. House-made syrups, colorful drinks, and traditional pastries that’ll have you asking for “uno más.”

🐓 Roostercat Coffee House – Lincoln Park

Tucked under a residential building, this one’s all vibes. Local roasts, comfy corners, and rumor has it—they’re back under the original beloved management.

🌺 Lilac Coffee – East Colfax

Bright, joyful, and highly praised for the Orange Espresso Tonic. If you want a flavor-forward twist and friendly baristas, this is your next stop.

🌀 Subjective Coffee – Westminster

Education-focused and proudly experimental. Order a “lactic pour-over” and dive into Denver’s most unexpected cup of joe.

☕ Buzz Café – Capitol Hill

Drive-thru. Low prices. Zero pretense. Great for a quick grab or a long laptop session—bonus points for having the best chai in the neighborhood.

🌙 St. Mark’s Coffeehouse – City Park

Okay, the coffee’s fine. But the dual patios? Magical. And the garage doors that open in the summer? Chef’s kiss for remote work days.

🧠 Your Turn:

Got a lowkey coffee haunt that deserves some love? Hit reply and spill the beans—we might just feature it next.

🏀 Nuggets News: Clutch in the Crunch

The Nuggets snatched Game 1 in true Mile High drama! Aaron Gordon hit the game-winner, while Jokic went full beast mode with 42 points and 22 rebounds to edge out the Thunder, 121–119.

Game 2 tips off Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City. Let’s run it back, Denver!

🌆 Mile High Happenings

🎁 Until Next Time…

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