The best cafes in Brighton
32 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesClassic coffee drinks & fare in a casual setting with modern interiors & an apprentice program.
Cafecito
CafesCafecito pours Latin coffee traditions into your weekday, from bold cafecitos and silky café con leche to cinnamon-kissed café de olla,…
Cafecito
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesCasual coffee shop with a roaster on-site and a menu that includes breakfast, muffins and pastries.
Panda Coffee House
CafesCasual, welcoming cafe serving locally roasted coffee and specialty tea.
Panda Coffee House
CafesFriendly cafe serving Huckleberry coffee and baked goods, plus lunch items. Gluten-free and vegan choices are also offered.
Legends Coffee
CafesWhen you need a latte that actually hits or a cappuccino you didn't have to google to order, Legends Coffee nails the cozy hangout vibe…
Legends Coffee
CafesCafe & bookseller boasting free WiFi, live music & art shows in a brick storefront with patio.
Mojo Coffee
CafesWarm spot with a clean vibe for coffee, pastries and Ethiopian treats.
Mojo Coffee
CafesArt Club Coffee
CafesArt Club Coffee keeps things fun with inventive, high-quality drinks and an inclusive, art-forward vibe. Woman owned and queer-owned, it…
Art Club Coffee
CafesBad Rabbit Coffee
CafesWhether you need a no nonsense latte or something sweet without the junk, Bad Rabbit Coffee keeps it clean with date caramel and coconut…
Bad Rabbit Coffee
CafesCozy spot featuring coffee, lattes, pastries and home goods.
Boyer's Coffee
CafesBean-roasting & lounging in a 1927 schoolhouse remodeled from reclaimed & recycled materials.
Boyer's Coffee
CafesMijos Coffee
CafesMijos Coffee roasts ethical, small-lot beans with a whole lot of corazón, then shares the story in every bag. This week, level up your home…
Mijos Coffee
CafesCraving real-deal Vietnamese coffee without leaving the neighborhood? Ca Phe Denver pours phin-brewed sips like Egg Coffee, Coconut Coffee,…
Endless Grind Coffee
CafesEndless Grind Coffee is a woman-founded coffee spot sharing Ethiopian coffee culture with fresh, organic, fair trade beans since 2017.…
Endless Grind Coffee
CafesSummer Moon Coffee
CafesWarm eatery specializing in espresso drinks and pastries and serving its own "moon milk".
Summer Moon Coffee
CafesWhite Rabbit Coffee Co. is the neighborhood spot for coffee cravings plus playful mocktails like Mojito, Cosmopolitan and Espresso Martini,…
Convivio Café is a women and immigrant owned, Guatemalan-inspired spot pouring beyond fair trade, farmer-roasted coffee and tea, with…
Nowhere Coffee
CafesNowhere Coffee pours excellent espresso and iced drinks from a lovingly restored 1973 Airstream in Cole, with a rotating lineup of standout…
Nowhere Coffee
CafesCozy coffeehouse featuring breakfast burritos, and a craft coffee learning lab, plus outdoor seats.
Denver Cat Company
CafesDenver Cat Company is a cozy lounge for humans and a jungle gym for adoptable rescue cats, plus coffee and simple snacks. Ten percent of…
Denver Cat Company
CafesNeed a reset this week you can feel good about? Elevated Communities Cat Cafe mixes cozy coffee and tea with quality time among adoptable…
Cozy Coffee Co
CafesWhen your morning needs a hug in a mug, swing by Cozy Coffee Co this week for handcrafted drinks that actually taste like someone cared,…
Cozy Coffee Co
CafesSubjective Coffee
CafesSubjective Coffee is quietly dropping standout single origins and blends, roasting in-house and working farm and co-op direct as Denver’s…
Subjective Coffee
CafesTeddy Cat Cafe
CafesCozy up with adoptable cats at Teddy Cat Cafe, a calm Denver cat cafe partnering with local rescues to help seniors, bonded pairs, and shy…
Teddy Cat Cafe
CafesRoostercat Coffee House is that chill spot with a front-porch fire and an easygoing patio where you can actually exhale between emails.…
Need a cozy breakfast or lunch spot this week? Bread Winner's Cafe and Catering serves lemon blueberry pancakes, California Benedict, and…
Emoji Tea House
CafesWhen your afternoon needs a boost, Emoji Tea House delivers creamy milk teas, bright fruit iced teas, and thick smoothies, plus fun…
Emoji Tea House
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesThe French Press
CafesLooks like a coffeehouse, acts like a cafe, with a blackboard menu of quirky breakfast & lunch eats.
The French Press
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