Under The Umbrella Cafe and Bakery
3507 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO
Crema's Take
“Under The Umbrella has been a Denver breakfast institution for nearly a decade, thanks to croissants that locals can't stop raving about and a genuinely talented baking program that includes standout gluten-free options alongside buttery pastries and coffee cake. Beyond the exceptional pastries and solid espresso drinks, what keeps people coming back is the seasonal specialty menu and the kind staff who make every visit feel like stepping into a neighborhood favorite rather than a chain cafe. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and croissant or settling in with a full breakfast, this spot delivers the cozy, welcoming vibe of a place that's earned its loyal following.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This has been my favorite croissant breakfast sandwich in Denver for the last eight or nine years. I love their coffee, too.
A cute little coffee place that I have stopped at multiple times. They always have a fun drink special menu that is seasonal, plus all the staples. They have a good selection of fresh baked goods to boot. They have a walk up and carryout window that is also super convenient for stuff on the go!
The food and pastries seem good and the people working there are VERY nice. But we placed an online order and they don’t really have a method for you to pop in and pick up you have to stand in line to tell them your name, and they missed things in our order I suppose we should have checked before leaving, but it’s 4 items, doesn’t really seem that hard to fulfill. Very cute definitely trying to do a coffee window shtick, they, like most businesses in Denver, could just work on the efficiency and flow of their business.
Super sweet staff, and truly some of the best gluten free treats for my wife you can imagine. The muffins are fantastic, the coffee cake is divine, and on the non gluten free side the egg sandwich on a croissant or bagel are KILLER. Total miss we didn’t try here sooner. First time was yesterday, second time was today!
Nice neighborhood coffee shop. The latte was very good and they have various egg & cheese sandwiches. When I went only a window on 12th was open, but service was fast and pleasant. There's a bench right there and it was nice enough to sit outside. While I was there several people from the neighborhood came by for coffee, 5 or 6 of them walking dogs. It's apparently a popular place. There's a parking lot for the Madison Square businesses adjacent to the coffee shop which was nearly empty when I arrived. It was nearly full a half hour later.
Crema Reviews
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