When it comes to coffee shops I have something I need to confess. I love Starbucks! Many might even classify Jim and I as Starbucks snobs, but rest assured, snobs we are not. We both have genuine reasons for really loving this Fortune 500 Company both from an employee perspective as well as frequent customers. However, when it comes to wanting a coffee shop that makes you feel like you have traveled somewhere new and are experiencing a unique culture for the first time, you will want to find somewhere just like Stella’s Coffeehaus in Denver.
Stella’s is located in one of Denver’s most coveted yet quaint neighborhoods on South Pearl Street in Platt Park, just a stone’s throw away from the University of Denver. Jim and I first tried Stella’s one summer evening after dinner when the weather was perfect for sitting outside on their front porch, where we could watch the eclectic group of coffee and tea drinkers come in and out of the shop.
Stella’s is in an old house on South Pearl Street. You enter through a gate in the front yard, your espresso drinking family is relaxing on the porch, and the front door is always unlocked and ready for guests. It is full of different rooms and each have their own character. Some have books, some have exposed brick walls, some are filled with original, local artwork, and others have a lot of seating for groups that want to meet somewhere cozy. No matter where you sit, it is guaranteed that you will feel a sense of warmth and nostalgia.
Heading up to the counter we were immediately surprised by the simple menu Stella’s has to offer. This may sound like a drawback but keeping a menu simple makes it easy for customers to decide what they would like to have and it also sends the message that quality is better than quantity. Agreed! A lot of guests at Stella’s that night were ordering chai or other tea drinks, but Jim and I decided to stick with our usual: a simple cup of coffee.
We sat out on the front porch and enjoyed our drinks among the eclectic group of people gathered there: University students, artists, hippies, friends, couples, and young parents. On this particular night we even spotted a true Denver cowboy strolling in for a cup of coffee. Stella’s is the perfect fit for anyone!
If you are in the business of drinking coffee or tea, or if you just like finding one of those great spots to cozy up and hang out, Stella’s is just the place!
More Info About Stella’s:
- Stella’s coffee is made from locally roasted coffee beans.
- They offer a wide range of pastries that are natural, organic, and Gluten free.
- Feel free to sit outside in the winter with a cup of coffee, they have fire pits on the porch!
- Stella’s has great late night hours and free WiFi.
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