☕ Secret Sips & Game Day Grit: Your Midweek Mile High Fix |
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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! |
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🏞️ 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) |
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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. |
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🏀 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! |
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🌆 Mile High Happenings |
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🎁 Until Next Time… |
| Whether you’re cheering for corgis, channeling your inner Jedi, or just chasing mint juleps under the Colorado sun, we hope your weekend’s packed with moments worth retelling. | Catch ya Monday! 💥🌯🐐 | 🚴 Bike trails & adventures in Colorado | 🌞 Day trips worth the drive | 🌿 Unique places to explore around the state | 📸 Tag us in your weekend snaps and we’ll share the best ones next week! | | 🧠 Answer: 🏀 Byron Beck — the OG rebounding machine! Known for his tough hook shot and hustle, Beck played through the ABA/NBA transition and earned Denver’s first-ever jersey retirement in 1977 with his iconic #40. |
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