Peter Roper once ran the CU
Boulder Bicycle Program’s bike station, equipped with a full set of tools and a full-time bike mechanic. He had the idea of transferring his skills and experi- ence to a Denver location where bicycle commuters could stop to fi x a fl at tire and buy a craft- roasted coffee. He had no trouble getting fi nancing, and renovated the old 12-foot Inn on 17th. All the brewed coffee at Denver
Bicycle Café is pressed, with beans supplied by Colorado roasters— Huckleberry, Corvis, Pablo’s, Novo and others. “We’ve borrowed the concept of rotating taps you see in beer halls,” Roper said. “We’ll have high, constant rotation of craft roasts from Colorado.” Once served, you have a choice
of seating—the bar, or individual tables, or the long, narrow beer hall table that encourages com- munity and face-to-face conver- sation. Roper modeled the table after the one in Denver Beer Co. That’s the thing about Denver’s
independent coffeehouses. They’re building on the booming success of craft beers and microbreweries. Denver Bicycle Café takes the con- cept one step farther.
Honorable mention, other services: Comfort Café (not reviewed), 3945 Tennyson St., Denver, serves a great cup of coffee and gourmet meals with fresh ingredients, prepared by a former Aspen sous chef, to whoever shows up, regardless of their ability to pay.
Join the conversation: If you visit any of these fi ve shops, let us know about your experience. Or tell us about your favorite places for caffeine. Remember to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at
editor@colorado.aaa.com.
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