Strong, Smart & Bold Beans

1401 Zuni St, Denver, CO

★★★★★4.7(41 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked inside a historic press building in West Denver, this spot serves expertly crafted South American blends and pour-overs in a surprisingly spacious, comfortable setting that's perfect for settling in with your laptop or meeting a friend. The baristas clearly know their coffee inside and out, and there's something special about supporting a small business with a real mission—reviewers consistently praise the thoughtful service and the fact that the drinks actually taste as good as they should. Fair prices, solid food options, and that rare combination of being both a serious coffee destination and a genuinely welcoming neighborhood gathering spot make it worth seeking out, parking challenges and all.”

What to expect

Pour overEspresso focusedTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksSlow sitLaptop friendlyMeetings

Google Reviews

Jordan Evans

★★★★★3 years ago

Great space, affordable coffee, great service! A solid little coffee shop inside an old press building.

Sarah Craycroft

★★★★★4 years ago

Small business in nice digs. Helpful and kind staff and perfectly crafted drinks. Tastes better knowing the mission of the shop! Check it out!

James

★★★★★6 years ago

GREAT craft coffee, I recommend any of the south american blends.

Laura Madrid

★★★★★6 years ago

Super sweet baristas very knowledgeable about their product and coffee in general. I always like supporting even its just an occasional Americano, west denver used to be food desert and good coffee in the hood wasnt a thing till more recently. So proud of where they are now, from a small kiosk in the dpl to the nice space they occupy now at Steam...ambiance is dope great private place to hold a meeting or even have a date

Rafi Daugherty

★★★★★7 years ago

Very cool place. The coffee and food are great and I like that there's a lot of space and comfy chairs to chill or do work. Main downside is lack of good parking options.