Metropolis Coffee

Good coffee. But not worth the rude service… seriously, the hipster dudes are in the wrong line of business. Both seem to abhor the service industry.

Hands down the best Soy latte you gonna get. Anywhere. Really good Americano’s and espresso as well. Love the inside as well, friendly staff and good location. A lil bit spendy in terms of the pricing, I will admit that, but it’s comparable, if not a lil bit cheaper than Starbucks, so there’s that. Free wi-​fi and a decent selection of toppings and whatnot for your coffee.

Very minimalist décor so if you want someplace warm, pretty or cute to hang out, you might be disappointed. But the cappuccino that I had and the cortado that I had were delicious & the presentation was beautiful. It looked like it might be staffed with pretentious people but the young people behind the counter were actually really friendly and helpful. They also had something I had never heard of before: a cold brew coffee poured from a nitrogen tap (like some beers) made with beans aged in bourbon barrels. No alcohol in the coffee but a strong smell of bourbon and caramel. Delicious.

Came in here for coffee while we waited for our table at the Denver Biscuit Co. My latte was delicious, but the two barista’s were no where near friendly– like, tried to make a joke and got a blank stare and «why are you talking?» look unfriendly. Seems to be the trend judging by other reviews of this place. Too bad because it seems like a solid spot to hang out while enjoying a good coffee. Also, they «ran out» of iced coffee– it was 9:30am on a Saturday… k.

We came in here today and the guys working were so rude!!! Just very short and snappy
We all ordered decaf and he was scoffing at us…
I’d rather go to Starbucks and not get treated like trash …
We will never come here again.
I don’t understand treating the people who put food on the table deserve that… it makes no sense… sorry I order decaf — regular coffee gives me anxiety .does not mean I’m a mutant… wth
This rude hipster tude is not cute — it’s messy

This review is long overdue. They make a consistently great latte. The atmosphere is warm and sunny and nice folks work here. I love that it’s just around the corner.

This place is great, a little pricey for coffee but well worth it. Their baked goods are delicious and they even sell cool Metropolis apparel.

Love the coffee here. It reminds me of coffee shops I’d frequent in my 20s in LA. Very hip, but not so hip that I’m intimidated to enter. They host a writing workshop in the back, and that’s cool.
I stick to the simple things like a cortado or cappuccino. It’s a common stop after we drop the dogs off at daycare nearby. When they’ve got the fancy slow-​drip cold brew coffee contraption going, don’t pass up a cup of that stuff. It’s really good!

This place does the trick, but it’ll never be a place that I’m especially excited to visit.
The coffee is a 4 — not the best espresso in town, but it’s solid (don’t know where they get their beans).
The service is a 2. I’m not one that demands a warm cheery greeting every time I walk in somewhere, but I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a single smile on the face of a barista here. And the few times that I’ve asked a question about something, I get the sense that my presence is a complete inconvenience to the people behind the counter.
Environment is a 3 — decent seating area, good lighting, etc. Not a lot of ‘comfortable’ places to sit (mostly just tables and chairs), but that’s just the M.O. for a lot of trendier coffee shops.
It’s also a bit overpriced — nothing crazy for a higher end coffee shop, but you can definitely find a more reasonably priced latte of a similar quality elsewhere.

Cappuchino. The wicked good kind. Don’t worry about looking at the menu and ask for it. Mustaches are optional and the WiFi is blazing. Plenty of sockets for your external organs and you’ll be consistently impressed with the music overhead.

This is my escape from work everyday around 1pm. Friendly baristas, sweet snacks if you really want some extra sugar. My recommendation: the mocha. Hands down. Easily the best chocolate and espresso combo my taste buds have ever had the pleasure of delectably sipping on. (For you fall people get the house made apple cider but ask for it cold. Trust me. You can thank me afterwards. Right amount of sweetness, spice and tang)
The lobby is open with lots of window seats which allow lots of light and a good view. But the loft… That’s where the real Metropolis coffee goes immediately head. Snuck upstairs and promptly behind the latte bar, you will find wonderfully old and comfy couches, the occasional blog writer and of course the expected bookcase filled with musty old books.
All in all. This place is a solid coffee destination for the Denver coffee enthusiast

Hands down my favorite coffee shop to work at in Denver. You can really plug away here and get things done. There are a few key reasons:
1. Friendly cool staff but you in a good mood.
2. Soft music so you can still hold a conversation, work, or hear your own music in your headphones.
3. Great coffee.
4. Reasonably priced.
5. Keep the temperature right which can be huge if you’re in a place for 3 or 4 hours.
6. Location is awesome and has many places you can grab a quick lunch.
7. The balcony has a library feel to it so you can really get things done without being distracted by traffic.
Love this place!

This is a hip, cute corner coffee shop. Great Americano, but the medium size appeared to be akin to a small size at other coffee shops. I also felt like I was a burden to the barista working there, and that my coffee order was just an interruption to the other work he was doing around the shop.

As far as Denver coffee goes, Metropolis is a-​ok.
I don’t know what it is about this particular location. I wasn’t a big fan of Happy Coffee because of the pretentiousness and now that Metropolis has taken over the space, it’s almost the opposite. There’s a distinct air of «no shits given».
When I went in last weekend, the barista rushed me in and out. No conversation. The space looks the same as when it was Happy, just a little less… happy.
I’d like to see the barista’s be a little more welcoming like they are up the street at Corvus. The coffee itself was good. The space could definitely use some more personality.

I wish I could write a song and sing it all over town about cuties at coffee shops.
I also wish I worked from home and could post up here everyday.
The atmosphere is charming, the empanadas from Maria Empanada are perfect for breakfast and the coffee is excellent. Free refills too! Also having cuties working there is all I need to go back.

I’ve been meaning to come in for a while and I’m glad I did! The space is homey feeling without all of the useless knick knacks that other coffee shops scatter to get that «worn in» look. I liked the use of old school chairs and the succulents adorning the windowsill were a nice touch.
I got a small Tiger Spice Chai (they also have Oregon) and it was wonderfully made.
The only reason they were bumped down a star was the barista wasn’t the most friendly fella around and I thought their menu could have been a little more exhaustive. I overheard a woman who came in and ordered a latte with a seasonal syrup they weren’t even advertising. Perhaps add some signage for rotating products.

$ 3.50 for a small basic coffee which I had to wait 15 minutes for. Kid behind the counter said it’s expensive because they brew it for 15 hours. I’m not enough of a coffee conisour to care. Won’t be back.

With subtle changes in the overall appearance of the place, one would expect just as little change in the service and quality of coffee after its transition of one completely roaster company to another.
The spot is still prime time — right on the corner on the busy S. Broadway, but that’s one of thee good things that remained. The large size coffee is teeny (I’d be surprised what the small size looks like) and the area that once hosted its the guests to all the necessary coffee condiments has been moved to a weird, somewhat awkward window sill.
Though different roasters all together, the coffee is still warm and Rick, and does it’s job, while the succulent plants and fun wall paper still make the space super inviting. I’ll be back — just with more awareness of prices and sizes.

If you want bad coffee, don’t come here.
If your taste buds are dead, don’t come here. If you want a grande skim iced mocha frappacino, don’t come here. Seriously, you people aren’t drinking coffee.
Okay, now that that’s out of the way — if you’re looking for one of the best cups of coffee that will rival any shop in Denver, then you found the spot my friends.
Metropolis is sure to make a name for itself with it’s ancient toddy cold brew system. It’s worth just coming in and looking at the contraption!
The beards on the barista are just as iconic as the shop. Try and stump them with your coffee questions and I promise you’ll walk away with your tail between your legs.
Love your cold brew metropolis. You stole my 5 stars.

I’ve never been to Metropolis before, and came today to meet a client for a quick cup of coffee. I ordered the hibiscus mint tea, which was very tasty. The drawback is that it’s pretty expensive, $ 3/​glass. It makes me realize that there’s probably a good reason I don’t frequent coffee shops too often; it’s an expensive habit!
If you are a fan of coffee shops, and the type that you don’t see on every street corner, you’ll like Metropolis. They have friendly baristas, good music, and a good atmosphere that is conducive to either studying or talking to your friends.