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The Shortlist:

Denver Coffee

Sample the best coffee shops in Denver – get a $5 credit at each spot with the Coffee pass

Support local, discover new places, & help crown the best in the city.

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Vote for your favorites to make The Shortlist

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💸 $5 Credit

Queen City Collective Coffee - Welton

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Huckleberry Roasters

4.6
💸 $5 Credit

Kunjani Cafe Denver

4.6
💸 $5 Credit

Sweet Bloom Coffee

4.8
💸 $5 Credit

Ace Coffee Bar

4.5
💸 $5 Credit

Sati Coffee Co

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Queen City Collective Coffee

4.9
💸 $5 Credit

Blue Sparrow Coffee

4.6
💸 $5 Credit

Brew Culture Coffee

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Nest at Nurture

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

SloHi Coffee Co.

4.5
💸 $5 Credit

Queen City Collective Coffee - Tennyson

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Queen City Collective Coffee - Santa Fe

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Queen City Collective Coffee - Larimer St.

4.5
💸 $5 Credit

Vivid Minds Cafe

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Blue Sparrow Coffee - Uptown

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Blue Sparrow Coffee - RiNo

4.6
💸 $5 Credit

Huckleberry Roasters - Tennyson

4.4
💸 $5 Credit

Huckleberry Roasters - CO BLVD

4.7
💸 $5 Credit

Huckleberry Roasters - Larimer

4.5
💸 $5 Credit

Huckleberry Roasters - Broadway

4.6
💸 $5 Credit

Prodigy Coffeehouse / 40th & Colorado

4.5
💸 $5 Credit

Prodigy N. Capitol Hill

4.4
💸 $5 Credit

Prodigy Coffeehouse Globeville

4.6

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Discover 12 of the top independent Coffee Shops in Denver – get a $5 credit to try each nominee with the coffee pass.
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Nest at Nurture

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Health-driven cafe inside Nurture with organic dishes, great coffee, cocktails, and a calm, bright space for brunch or solo work.
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Sati Coffee Co

10
Neighborhood coffee shop known for fresh brews, thoughtful community ties, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Vivid Minds Cafe

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Neighborhood coffee shop known for expertly brewed coffee, unique smoothies, and a bright, welcoming space.
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Blue Sparrow Coffee

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Contemporary cafe in LoHi with barista-crafted coffee, cold brew, and kombucha on tap.
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Huckleberry Roasters

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Good coffee, no shortcuts. With eight Denver locations, Huckleberry Roasters serves thoughtfully sourced beans in warm, welcoming spaces
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Brew Culture Coffee

10
Friendly West Colfax coffee spot known for exceptional espresso, kombucha on tap, and an inviting local atmosphere.
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Prodigy Coffeehouse

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LGBTQ+ and women-owned coffeehouse in Globeville, known for house-made syrups, quiet space, and breakfast staples.
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Ace Coffee Bar

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Neighborhood spot in Uptown blending inventive coffee, solid pastries, ping pong and a welcoming work-friendly space.
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Kunjani Cafe Denver

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Coffee shop in Highland with carefully sourced brews, communal reclaimed-wood tables, and solid snacks.
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Queen City Collective Coffee

10
A Denver roaster built on connecting farmers to coffee drinkers, known for a damn fine cup and genuinely friendly people across 7 local locations
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Sweet Bloom Coffee

10
Specialty coffee crafted from in-house roasted beans and brewed for a beautiful, thoughtful cup.
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SloHi Coffee Co.

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Hip, rustic cafe serving locally roasted coffee, vegan pastries, and outdoor seating in Sloan Lake.
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💸 $5 Credit

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☕️ Get the Coffee Pass

Support local & crown the best in Denver.

How it works

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1. Grab a pass

We handpicked 12 of Denver’s best independent coffee shops, no filler. 20+ participating locations.

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2. Try the nominees

Try as many nominees as you can during the month long competition – get a $5 credit at each nominee with the coffee pass from Feb. 4th through Mar. 4th.

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3. Vote for the best

Help us crown the best in the city. All subscribers get one vote, and Coffee Pass holders get 10 votes to spread across favorites or stack behind one shop.

📱How To Redeem

1. Open the shop’s profile.
2. Tell the barista you’re using a Shortlist credit and tap Redeem.
3. Tap Redeem again and show the confirmation screen.
4. The date/time you redeemed are logged so you can track your crawl.

Got Questions? Let's Talk Coffee.

Is this actually worth it?

Here's what you're really getting: a curated month-long coffee adventure across Denver's best independent shops — places you'd probably never discover on your own. The $5 credits aren't just discounts; they're permission to try that $7 specialty latte you'd normally skip, or to finally check out that café across town you've been meaning to visit.

Most pass holders tell us they found 2-3 new regular spots, discovered drinks they never would've ordered, and turned weekend coffee runs into actual experiences. The 10 votes mean you're not just consuming — you're shaping what gets recognized in Denver's coffee scene.

When do credits expire?

A: March 4th, 2025 — that's when voting closes. You have a full month to explore (most people finish in 2-3 weekends). Pass sales are limited to 300 and end February 15th, so don't wait.

How does redemption work?

When you’re at a participating coffee shop in person, open your Coffee Pass page, navigate to the profile of the cofee shop you'd like to redeem and tap Redeem in front of staff.

You’ll see a unique code + timestamp that the barista can verify. The $5 credit is applied on the spot.

A couple quick notes:

Credits are in-person only (not valid for delivery or online orders) and valid for prepared beverages.

Each shop’s credit can be redeemed once. For shops with multiple locations you can redeem only once at any participating location, but not multiple locations.

What if I've been to some of these already?

Perfect! Vote for your favorites and discover the ones you've missed. Most people have tried 3-5 of these, meaning there are still 8-10 new spots waiting. Plus your votes help the shops you love win.

Coming Up

Explore new spots, support local, and help crown the best in city.

☕️ Coffee Crawl –   January 15th – February 28th

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