Everyone knows Denver for its outdoor lifestyle, proximity to the mountains, craft beer and 420-friendly vibes. But the city also has a vibrant coffee culture with independent staples like St. Mark’s Coffee House, Crema Coffee and Convivio Café capturing the essence of the scene. Beyond serving a good cup of coffee, these independent shops offer a sense of community – a place for remote workers, study sessions, open mics, poetry readings, food trucks, yoga flows. Recently, that appeal has also driven growth, not just for mega-chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’, but for a new generation of java giants like Dutch Bros, 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, Scooter’s Coffee and The Human Bean, which are making moves in the Centennial State, alongside local chains such as Ziggi’s Coffee, Novo Coffee and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii. A second Novo Coffee location has opened at Denver International Airport in 2024.