Quince Essential Coffee

Fun, relaxing comfortable true coffee house, the whole house is the coffee house. I had the cappuccino and panini and it was delicious, my daughter had the chai tea and she said it was warm, delicious and spicy. My husband had a regular cup of Kaladi coffee and said it was very good. The prepackaged «Outrageous» gluten free breads were moist and flavorful. This place has a warm comfortable atmosphere. You can play games here, draw on the tables with markers they provide, or just work on your laptop or read. The ladies that serve you are warm and awesome. I really liked this place and plan to return often.

Fabulous coffee experience with great panini’s and other food options. this place is an old house with multiple rooms for studying, working or just hanging out. And, Michelle, the co-​owner is extremely personal and customer focused. I will drive out of my way to visit when I’m in Denver.
off Quebec near Johnson and Wales and the Stapleton area.

There are differences between coffee houses. There are ones that are roasters, so its all about the coffee, there are others (chains) that see coffee as a high volume money making enterprise to clone over and over again. Then there are the true coffee houses. Places to converse, to socialize, to read, work and yes… enjoy a good cup of coffee.
These places are the most rare in Denver but that is what QEC is in it most beautiful form. Non pretentious, friendly and essential (wow…I wonder where I got that from…)
5 stars.

Cute! Love the vibe. Kinda in a weird spot but I loved it. A bright spot of sunshine in an otherwise rough neighborhood. Carries mames burritos which I love and good coffee. I’ll be back!

Best thing to happen to Quince Street. This coffee shop is on point for everything that you would want in a coffee shop – Excellent drink selection for both coffee and tea lovers, gluten free and vegan options, super nice owners, free Wifi, Mic night on the 1^st Saturday of the month and just an overall cool space to hang out.
Will definitely be back!

Love this little place! The owner was very friendly and made sure to ask my name and then remembered it for the rest of my visit. The coffee is from local roasters and did not disappoint. My better half ordered a pumpkin spice latte and said it is one of the best she has had. Turns out the syrups are all homemade. Not many places doing that. Don’t forget to sign a table. We will definitely be back whenever in the area.

Stopped by here on my way through the neighborhood from the airport. This old house divided into many rooms for seating and working has a ton on charm and the owner/​barista seemed sweet as sugar. My mocha was great. I love the dog friendly touches. I’ve recommended this shop to a friend who lives in the area who has lots of dietary restrictions, as I saw lots of gluten and dairy free options.
I will visit again when I’m in the neighborhood.

What a great little place! I was there last weekend to meet with a group of people and really enjoyed it. There were 7 of us and we sat in what once would have been the living room of this converted home. It was quite cozy, comfortable and afforded us a bit of privacy.
The coffee and service were top notch as well. The staff, one may have been the owner, were very friendly and knowledgeable. I usually forego the foo foo drinks and go for the pure, black coffee. They had 2 choices available and our barista was able to explain to me the differences and subtleties of each so that I was able to make a selection.
Definitely a pleasant experience and I look forward to visiting this quaint establishment again in the near future.

Found this place on Unilocal while driving through Denver after a ski trip. It was definitely a good find. I would highly recommend you stop by for a coffee or breakfast sandwich if you’re in the area.

I absolutely love this coffee shop. I usually order a latte or a tea and it’s so good. The almond milk latte is the best in town. The coffee tastes top notch and the service is wonderful. There a few tables through the coffee shop, I wish there were more, but it’s a tight space.
There are some pastries from Beet Box sometimes and she, the owner, also has a few burritos too. The wifi is reliable and you can find a few outlets along the wall.

Love this little coffee shop! Perfect place to study, plus great coffee and even better staff. So happy this opened!

I tried the iced tea flight for under $ 6. It came with 6 different types of iced teas:
1. earl grey (or you could replace this with pumpkin spice)
2. Darjeeling quince (I know Tea Forte has this flavor on Amazon). This was my favorite iced tea because it was the most unique to me
3. lemon lavendar
4. mojito marmalade
5. orange jasmine green
6. apple ginger white
I expected the tea to be hot tea but it was iced which was nice too. I haven’t seen any other café offer tea flights so definitely caught my attention.
PROS:
1. cute location in a house with cute décor. This café is literally in a neighborhood with a bunch of other homes. The entrance was decorated with pumpkins and colorful outdoor patio furniture
2. the rest of the house still maintains a very house-​like feel. The upstairs has sectioned off rooms (the bedrooms) + an upstairs kitchenette (perhaps this place used to be an income-​property. Downstairs there are 4 rooms
3. I tried an almond croissant pastry that was delectable –it was around $ 4
4. I had a pecan pie poptart that was superb– also around $ 4
5. friendly service
6. you can draw on the chalk desks with chalk markers
7. they have a pet goldfish and frog
8. this place is kid friendly, they have toys and games for kids
9. they have books you can read
10. they feature art on the walls, you can also purchase them
11. free wifi
12. they get some fresh coffee delivered to them by some coffee delivery boy
CONS:
1. you’ll leave smelling like food
2. only street parking
I’m looking forward to trying their other drinks (ex. venetian crema).

I’m determined to visit every single coffee house in Denver. I’m usually looking for a cozy space with plenty of tables, outlets, and well-​lit. I want good coffee, a variety of espresso drinks, and some snacks available. I want friendly service.
Check, check, check, and check. This cute shop, converted from a house, hits all of my requirements plus my preferences. Well, I suppose I can’t comment on the coffee since I had an espresso drink today. Parking is street parking, but also quite plentiful. I ordered a pumpkin spice latte with skim, iced. They make their own homemade pumpkin spice syrup. SOLD. I also got a breakfast burrito, which was served with salsa. Yummeh.
My friend and I sat at a nice big high top that let us spread out a little. (which is needed when one of you is grading and the other is working on a diss). There are tons of cute tables and spaces available. The service was friendly, quick, and personable. The space is ADORABLE. The proprietor let us know that we could adjust the music in the room we were in (front room) by using the little knob on the wall (which I thought controlled the ceiling fan. GENIUS.
I can’t wait to come back to sit and knit with some friends.

I love this place! It wasn’t long ago my husband and I were saying that this neighborhood needs a great coffee shop. Many times I need to limit my calories and can’t do a full-​on breakfast but I still want to go «somewhere».
Unbeknownst to me until very recently, that somewhere is the Quince Essential Coffee! Located in a restored and beautifully decorated classically Denver house, it is a coffee shop with a full array of caffeinated beverage options. They also offer locally made pastries and burritos they hear in a panini press (genius).
You can take your selections to go or enjoy them inside or on the patio. Dogs are welcome outside as well! The owner makes a point to learn your name, and clearly takes pride in her community.
Quince Essential isn’t only a place to go and stay on your diet, it’s also a place to study, read, or for an open mic night, I’ve been told.
I’ve only been a handful of times, but I see this increasing as the weather gets cooler.

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVEEEEE… everything about our new little neighborhood coffee shop. I hope this place is around for the next 50+ years.
Good coffee. Delicious mocha. Great breakfast burritos. Cute atmosphere. Outside tables. Chalkboard tables. Nice staff. Free water. Adorable bell on the door.
What other keywords can we put in here for others to search for? We need to max this place out. Everything is wonderful.

A house turned quaint coffee shop!
The location is towards the end of a row of residential homes, but has a large sign in front that distinguishes it as a place for coffee. Plenty of (free!) street parking is available too.
Once you walk in the door, you can see the personal touches of artful pieces all throughout the different rooms. Lots of paintings and unique furniture that really gives it a cozy feel. There is even seating out on the patio if you feel like catching a bit of fresh air.
The owners are absolutely friendly, shaking my hand and asking my name even before I looked at the menu. I ended up loving the earl grey latte, with just enough of sweetness that brought out the bergamot oil in the tea leaves. The owners will adjust the drinks to your taste, as long as you let them know. Various pastries and treats from local businesses are also available.
There are plans to add a community center for art to the upstairs portion, which would be a great way to showcase local talent. Art and coffee truly shine here!

What a gem! This shop is definitely going to become one of my new spots.
So much thought went into every detail of the décor, furniture, books, and art.
Michelle, one of the owners was so friendly and personable, wanted to know everyone’s names.
I had the homemade chai with almond milk and a baked gluten free donut from Beetbox. Delicious!
I love the residential feel as the store has a wraparound porch with plenty of chairs and flowers. Each room has its own feel and design.
The owner seems interested in having it being a community center eventually adding a room for yoga classes.
Really impressed with how put together everything is after only 2 months of being in business! You walk in thinking it has been been a local destination for years.
I see this becoming the new neighborhood coffee shop that will become the future memories of high school kids from Denver School of the Arts and Stapleton.
Super cool. All around. Stop by!

I looooove this place. I was riding my bike through the neighborhood and wanted a cup of iced coffee, and it was here or Starbucks… I chose the local option.
At first I was a little confused, because this place looks like a house on the outside (because it was previously used as a house!), but you know what? It is sooooo rad.
The coffee is delicious, and ALL of the pastries are vegan (from Beet Box, the best local bakery!)
Food and drinks aside, I feel comfortable and happy here. This isn’t like lifeless chain coffee shops. This is someone’s dream, and it shows, and you can feel it in the atmosphere and in the coffee.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This charming coffee shop has fantastic coffee, teas, and food. For the coffee lovers, a solid cold brew and Venetian cream are not to be missed. T
The co-​owner I spoke with, Babet (sp? Sorry!) is lovely and a delight to chat with. They have big plans for this coffee shop and it will be a hub for this vibrant community.
The atmosphere feels like a home and it’s easy to spend a lot of time here relaxing and enjoying the day. The wrap around porch is a fantastic way to start or end your day. LOVED coming here and I’ll be back frequently!

Couldn’t be happier to see this shop open a few blocks from our Casa! Kaladi coffee + fun atmosphere + friendly neighborhood crowd = new fav place!
I enjoy coffee all over the world, and glad to have a good place in my neighborhood!
Opened 6÷2− this place will be a popular spot in short time.