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Parlor Doughnuts, Wash Park

These are my NEW FAVORITE DOUGHNUTS IN ALL OF DENVER. I’m sorry, other donuts.

Rachel Casselman 2/6/21 Rachel Casselman 2/6/21

Covid Resolutions & Corvus Coffee, Littleton

Now, don’t get me wrong. I do not love coffee. At least, not yet in its purest form. But over the years, I believe I have come to appreciate what it represents, what place it holds in the hearts of many, and often, what differentiates the good from the bad and the ugly.

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Crave, Dessert Bar and Lounge - Downtown

I immediately regretted ordering the coffee last. Having tried the sweetened latte and sugar-indulgent dessert first, I could not fairly judge the flavors of NOVO’s San Sebastian blend.

Rachel Casselman 10/18/11 Rachel Casselman 10/18/11

The Press Coffee Company, Belmar

The first thing I saw was a large pig depicted in chalk upon the wall.

Rachel Casselman 7/12/11 Rachel Casselman 7/12/11

Frankie’s Coffee, Fort Morgan

The quaint farm town of Fort Morgan is home to a little place called Frankie’s Coffee, just off of the main drag.

Rachel Casselman 7/5/11 Rachel Casselman 7/5/11

Solid Grounds, Littleton

As far as I know, Solid Grounds is the first coffee shop I have visited that brews Kaladi Brothers coffee.

Rachel Casselman 6/28/11 Rachel Casselman 6/28/11

La Patisserie Francaise, Arvada

I was on a mission. A coffee mission, of course!

Rachel Casselman 6/24/11 Rachel Casselman 6/24/11

Stella’s, Old South Pearl

It seems everyone knows more about coffee than I do. However, his post made me hesitate. Perhaps this whole flavor thing was a bit more than I can really explore in one blog post.

Rachel Casselman 6/17/11 Rachel Casselman 6/17/11

Crowfoot Valley Coffee, Castle Rock

I think it is worth mentioning that I find myself becoming more of an expert on coffee-type things than those who enjoy it regularly.

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Fireside Books & Coffee, Englewood

When I stepped inside the doors for the first time, I found myself falling for the place almost immediately.

Rachel Casselman 6/3/11 Rachel Casselman 6/3/11

Higher Grounds Café, Golden

When I had asked about specialty drinks, the barista said something vague about being able to make any flavor I wanted.

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Red Frog Coffee, Longmont

“So far, everyone that tries it loves it.”

Rachel Casselman 5/20/11 Rachel Casselman 5/20/11

Java Mountain Roasters, Idaho Springs

A latte is milk only – with no foam on purpose, but a cappuccino has foam. A machiatto is a cappuccino with half the foam. I truly did not know the difference.

Rachel Casselman 5/13/11 Rachel Casselman 5/13/11

Forza Coffee Company, Westminster

The key is to look for tiger striping: lines between the light colored top layer and the dark bottom layer, which you can see through the side of the glass.

Rachel Casselman 5/6/11 Rachel Casselman 5/6/11

Beantree Coffee, Aurora

The roast was not necessarily burnt, but definitely charred around the edges.

Rachel Casselman 5/3/11 Rachel Casselman 5/3/11

Hide and Seek and Seek and Seek

I do not even know how much time I have spent looking for coffee establishments. In all honesty, it probably isn’t a whole lot of time, but the frustration of wandering in futility makes it seem like eons.