Koelbel Library Cafe (Arapahoe Libraries)
5955 S Holly St, Englewood, CO
Crema's Take
“This library cafe punches well above typical institutional coffee shop standards with genuinely good seasonal lattes and baristas who actually care, making it feel more like a thoughtful independent spot than a library afterthought. The whole setup—library, used bookstore, cafe, and abundant power outlets—creates an unbeatable ecosystem for anyone who wants to camp out with coffee and a book for hours. If you're in Englewood and need a study-friendly third place that doesn't sacrifice on quality, this is worth the trip.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Exceptionally well appointed and quaint coffee shop for a public library. Happy staff and there's even power outlets readily available at many of the tables.
I went to the cafe before a meetup, got some vittles before we watched a film. Purchased an iced chai and a sandwich I got heated up and forgot to photograph. The cafe is such a dream, if I were someone living right nearby or this was my library county I’d be here all the time.…
Library, Coffeeshop, and Used Bookstore This library is one of the best in the country: Good selection of books and media, in house coffeeshop, wifi, and a used bookstore, all in one place: There are walking paths nearby, and even gluten-free pastries. The librarians and cafe…
This place had good coffee, love their seasonal lattes, it’s decently priced. And all the baristas are really nice and helpful. One of my favorite place to go for coffee and study.
This is a library and cafe! They use to discourage food or drink, now this is amazing concept ! The front door might need. A little wd40 😉
Crema Reviews
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