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The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in The Highlands

The Highlands has 14 coffee shops & cafes in our database. 11 of the spots below hold a 4.5-star-or-higher Google rating. They're ranked by a review-weighted signal, each linked to full details and directions — or let the app plan your night around one.

Updated June 2026

Ranked by a rating signal weighted for review volume — a 4.9 with a handful of reviews won't outrank a well-loved 4.6. Ratings shown are from Google. How we rank →

1Little Man Ice Cream $2620 16th St, Denver, CO 802114.7 · 5,866 Google reviewsCafeRestaurantDessertView → 2Coffeegraph $$3800 Julian St, Denver, CO 802114.9 · 375 Google reviewsCafeView → 3Sapor Coffee & Concepts $$2795 Speer Blvd UNIT 17, Denver, CO 802114.8 · 425 Google reviewsCafeBakeryRestaurantView → 4Nest at Nurture $$2949 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 802114.8 · 224 Google reviewsRestaurantTapasCafeView → 5Steam Espresso Bar $$3600 Tejon St Apt 101, Denver, CO 802114.7 · 255 Google reviewsCafeView → 6Little Owl Coffee - LoHi $$2731 17th St Ste 110, Denver, CO 802114.7 · 140 Google reviewsCafePatioView → 7The Den Family Social $$2900 Zuni St, Denver, CO 802114.7 · 109 Google reviewsCafeView → 82914 Coffee $2914 W 25th Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 488 Google reviewsCafeView → 9Cherry Bean - Coffee $4059 Tejon St, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 459 Google reviewsCafeView → 10Maci Cafe $1575 Boulder St b, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 436 Google reviewsCafePatioItalianView → 11Middle State Coffee $$2622 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 802114.6 · 126 Google reviewsCafeView → 12Huckleberry Roasters $4301 Gallup St, Denver, CO 80211CafeView → 13The Bindery $$$1817 Central St, Denver, CO 802114.4 · 1,556 Google reviewsBakeryCafeBarView → 14Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria LoHi $$3000 Zuni St, Denver, CO 802114.3 · 1,756 Google reviewsRestaurantItalianPizzaView →

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Frequently asked

How many coffee shops & cafes are there in The Highlands?

Hit the Town tracks 14 coffee shops & cafes in The Highlands, Denver, each with directions and details.

What are the best coffee shops & cafes in The Highlands?

Notable picks include Little Man Ice Cream, Coffeegraph, Sapor Coffee & Concepts, Nest at Nurture, and more. Browse the full ranked list above.

How much do coffee shops & cafes in The Highlands cost?

Prices range across $ – $$ – $$$, with most landing around $$. You can filter by price in the Hit the Town app.

Can Hit the Town plan a night around coffee shops & cafes in The Highlands?

Yes — tell the app your mood, time, and group, and it builds a walkable The Highlands itinerary around a spot like these, tuned to your taste.

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