The best cafes in Littleton

33 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Bagel shop chain offering breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee.

9385 S Colorado Blvd Unit 110 (Highlands Ranch)

Bagel shop chain offering breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee.

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Cozy coffee shop with a fireplace, great mountain views, and vegetarian and vegan options.

3900 Grace Blvd (Highlands Ranch)

Cozy coffee shop with a fireplace, great mountain views, and vegetarian and vegan options.

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Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

7960 S Broadway

Fun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.

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Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.

9215 S Broadway (Highlands Ranch)

Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.

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Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.

7961 S Broadway Ste A

Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.

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Games of all types for sale & organized play are the focus at this coffee shop & hobbyists' hangout.

8800 S Colorado Blvd (Highlands Ranch)

Games of all types for sale & organized play are the focus at this coffee shop & hobbyists' hangout.

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Classic coffee drinks & fare in a casual setting with modern interiors & an apprentice program.

3801 E 40th Ave (Denver)

Classic coffee drinks & fare in a casual setting with modern interiors & an apprentice program.

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Casual coffee shop with a roaster on-site and a menu that includes breakfast, muffins and pastries.

2520 Galena St Unit 3 (Aurora)

Casual coffee shop with a roaster on-site and a menu that includes breakfast, muffins and pastries.

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Casual, welcoming cafe serving locally roasted coffee and specialty tea.

3120 Uinta St Ste 110 (Denver)

Casual, welcoming cafe serving locally roasted coffee and specialty tea.

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Friendly cafe serving Huckleberry coffee and baked goods, plus lunch items. Gluten-free and vegan choices are also offered.

1785 Quebec St (Denver)

Friendly cafe serving Huckleberry coffee and baked goods, plus lunch items. Gluten-free and vegan choices are also offered.

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Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.

2253 E Briarwood Ave Ste B5-509 (Centennial)

Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.

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Clean, bright, laid-back spot offering ice cream, gelato, sorbet and other desserts.

6955 S York St #420 (Centennial)

Clean, bright, laid-back spot offering ice cream, gelato, sorbet and other desserts.

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Long-standing chain of daytime cafes known for its cinnamon rolls, plus eggs, soup & sandwiches.

5198 S Broadway (Englewood)

Long-standing chain of daytime cafes known for its cinnamon rolls, plus eggs, soup & sandwiches.

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Coffee shop roasting its own beans in a repurposed gas station with pastries, burritos, and a patio.

1190 W Littleton Blvd

Coffee shop roasting its own beans in a repurposed gas station with pastries, burritos, and a patio.

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Cozy coffeehouse featuring an array of espresso drinks along with made-in-house syrups.

7301 S Santa Fe Dr Ste 310

Cozy coffeehouse featuring an array of espresso drinks along with made-in-house syrups.

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Cozy, casual hangout specializing in coffee and espresso drinks (including flavored options), plus teas and pastries.

24100 E Commons Ave (Aurora)

Cozy, casual hangout specializing in coffee and espresso drinks (including flavored options), plus teas and pastries.

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Cafe & bookseller boasting free WiFi, live music & art shows in a brick storefront with patio.

4418 Tennyson St (Denver)

Cafe & bookseller boasting free WiFi, live music & art shows in a brick storefront with patio.

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Warm spot with a clean vibe for coffee, pastries and Ethiopian treats.

15256 E Hampden Ave (Aurora)

Warm spot with a clean vibe for coffee, pastries and Ethiopian treats.

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Bean-roasting & lounging in a 1927 schoolhouse remodeled from reclaimed & recycled materials.

7330 Washington St (Denver)

Bean-roasting & lounging in a 1927 schoolhouse remodeled from reclaimed & recycled materials.

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Warm, family-owned roaster featuring fair-trade, organic beans and a menu of caffeinated drinks and eats.

17070 E Quincy Ave (Aurora)

Warm, family-owned roaster featuring fair-trade, organic beans and a menu of caffeinated drinks and eats.

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Locally roasted, craft coffee shop serving specialty drinks, plus baked goods.

50 Springer Dr (Highlands Ranch)

Locally roasted, craft coffee shop serving specialty drinks, plus baked goods.

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Laid-back cafe serving Guatemalan coffee along with Central American brunch fare.

4935 W 38th Ave (Denver)

Laid-back cafe serving Guatemalan coffee along with Central American brunch fare.

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Retro Airstream trailer serving espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee and pastries, plus dog-friendly outdoor seating.

1717 E 39th Ave (Denver)

Retro Airstream trailer serving espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee and pastries, plus dog-friendly outdoor seating.

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Cozy coffeehouse featuring breakfast burritos, and a craft coffee learning lab, plus outdoor seats.

4500 Broadway (Denver)

Cozy coffeehouse featuring breakfast burritos, and a craft coffee learning lab, plus outdoor seats.

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Denver Cat Company is a cozy lounge for humans and a jungle gym for adoptable rescue cats, plus coffee and simple snacks. Ten percent of…

3929 Tennyson St (Denver)

Denver Cat Company is a cozy lounge for humans and a jungle gym for adoptable rescue cats, plus coffee and simple snacks. Ten percent of every purchase supports Denver Cat Rescue, and they’ve already helped over 6,000 kitties find homes. Swing by this week to meet your future desk supervisor.

From the Denver newsletter, August 6, 2026

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iN-TEA

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With a wall of loose-leaf choices brewed to temp and a lineup of tea cocktails, beer, wine, even sake, iN-TEA is the Littleton spot for…

2440 Main St

With a wall of loose-leaf choices brewed to temp and a lineup of tea cocktails, beer, wine, even sake, iN-TEA is the Littleton spot for sipping flights, taking a low-key tea class, and discovering a new favorite you’ll pretend was always your go-to.

From the Parker newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Colorado Springs' first and original cat cafe, The Biscuit Factory partners with Happy Cats Haven to fill a cozy, community-driven lounge…

12 S 25th St (Colorado Springs) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Colorado Springs' first and original cat cafe, The Biscuit Factory partners with Happy Cats Haven to fill a cozy, community-driven lounge with adoptable floofs. Swing by when you need purrs, playtime, and a serotonin reboot... you might just leave with a new roommate.

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Adoption center with a selection of merchandise also serving coffee and tea.

39 E Florida Ave (Denver)

Adoption center with a selection of merchandise also serving coffee and tea.

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Need a little serotonin boost this week that actually sticks? Comfort & Joy Cat Cafe serves good coffee and tea while you unwind with…

615 S Nevada Ave (Colorado Springs) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Need a little serotonin boost this week that actually sticks? Comfort & Joy Cat Cafe serves good coffee and tea while you unwind with adoptable kitties in the lounge, and every Sunday in August they’re hosting tarot readings that include cat-lounge time.

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

14740 W Colfax Ave Suite 110 (Lakewood)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

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Roostercat Coffee House is that chill spot with a front-porch fire and an easygoing patio where you can actually exhale between emails.…

1045 Lincoln St (Denver)

Roostercat Coffee House is that chill spot with a front-porch fire and an easygoing patio where you can actually exhale between emails. Grab a Roostercat or Monkeyfist latte, plus a burrito or pastry, then make it your midweek reset this week.

From the Parker newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

13100 E Colfax Ave (Aurora)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

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Looks like a coffeehouse, acts like a cafe, with a blackboard menu of quirky breakfast & lunch eats.

15290 E Iliff Ave (Aurora)

Looks like a coffeehouse, acts like a cafe, with a blackboard menu of quirky breakfast & lunch eats.

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