The Desk

Out of business. Owes people money for deposits on room rentals! Went out of business fast and phone is disconnected. Took deposits for room rentals and did not give refunds. Not cool at all. Super sad they are out of business but they shouldn’t keep innocent customers’ money!

The perfect place to get a steaming cup of tea on a cold Colorado day! They have a ton of options and none of them will break the bank. Such a quaint little spot in the heart of Cap Hill. When I need to get away and read a good book this is the spot to do it! Plus you can watch the downtown crazies stroll down 13^th St. Yess!
While I have only sat in the front room I hear there is some great space in the back for large projects or group meetings. Otherwise this is the perfect place to kick back and have a drink.
Yes, that’s right — they serve booze! Talk about another reason to stop in and hang out — you can get a buzz too! Mostly it’s just wine and beer but still the option is there so you have to be a fan of that!
There are some small tables, a few larger ones and a long bench against the side wall which means options! You add to that some delicious munchies/​patries and this spot is all you’ll need to get work done, hang out or just get a quick nosh.
I’ve found the employees to be very nice and knowledgeable. I’m very glad this place opened and has such a good vibe. Cool beans!

Nice open space. Clean walls. Non distracting atmosphere. People here working. All good so far.
The problem here is that the staff — two 20 something hipster chicks are both cold/​unfriendly towards patrons (the «refuse to smile» type, yet at the same time they keep talking loudly and laughing to one another. Talking about «moving to Portland». Gawd I literally want to throw up.
If you’re going to be a too cool for school hipster clone giant frame glasses robot then at the least be a real robot and don’t say anything. Especially not about «moving to portland».

This is the place I go to when I need to get away from the office and all it’s distractions. I am a full-​time administrative professional and it can be very demanding to be in earshot of colleagues.
I am also a full-​time student and when I need to focus on schoolwork without distractions of home, I spend long nights here.
You should definitely ask about the memberships, I enjoy being able to walk in and say hi then get to work in the back. The staff comes to check on me periodically and they even bring me free coffee!
The food in the front is great and I enjoy the coffee. Can’t vouch for the lattes and sweet drinks as those aren’t my preference. Bonus for carrying my favorite kind bar!

The Desk is so unique! It’s not only a coffee shop but a work space with conference rooms and areas to meet other people. It appeared that you can rent out the space for a time period if you need to use it– I love the concept.
They had really interesting coffee blends and without previously Unilocaling The Desk, I was at a loss of what to choose. The barista said the Lavender Latte was by far their most popular and what they’re known for– so naturally I had to get it. AND BOY, WAS I GLAD I DID. I had to slow down my sips because I wanted it to last forever. It was creamy and had the subtle lavender flavor incorporated in.
On a weekday afternoon, the place was packed. All the front tables were filled, but sitll relatively quiet. If I lived in Denver, and worked from home– you would find me here!

This co-​op work space that also functions as a coffee shop boasting some pretty spectacular sips, like their White Mint Chai and flavored iced tea, has such an elegant, inviting lay out. The space is open with with huge front windows allowing natural light to shine in and create such a happy environment.
The design, yet simple and stark, is bold and clean with color only found in the beautiful rugs accented with Southwestern designs. The staff has always been so helpful and eager to walk you through their menu! The playlist was perfect and exactly to my liking when in the work mode.
The back room is available to rent by the hour, week, month, and so on for private work space. The best part is that different work settings of which you can choose. There is a large room similar to a study hall set up with all the appropriate outlets and up-​to-​date technology conducive for any presentation, but enough privacy to allow for really secluded study/​work spaces or meetings.

The following is a true story:
I bobbed into The Desk to get a lavender latte because they are one of the few coffee shops that have lavender syrup (it’s delicious). However, the gingersnap chai on their menu board caught my eye so I tried it. All the way to work I said this statement out loud… alone… in my car after each sip: «Oh my god. Oh my god.» It’s. So. Good. The end.

I was going to give this place only 4 stars, then it hit me.
They have wine AND coffee.
How cool is that?
I love coffee, but after eating a huge brunch with, like, 10 cups of coffee, even I needed a break.
Then. Pow! They have wine. I nice simple red to be enjoyed while taking the tour of the facility. This place is on my list for:
1. Coffee
2. Wine
3. Meetings
So cool.

I adore this spot. My first time here was for a Unilocal UYE to meet the CM’s baby (so cute!). It looks like a regular coffee shop in the front, but it’s all business in the back, with desks, private offices, meeting rooms and general working area that can be rented for those professionals who don’t work in an office environment. I thought it was a pretty cool set up.
They offer awesome coffee and tea drinks. Lavender-​infused simple syrup added to a latte? Yes, please and then I asked for it to be iced. It was strong and delicious. They use ink! coffee here and it’s great. They also serve breakfast burritos, pastries and sandwiches. Lots of yummy things. Oh and they do offer a limited beer and wine menu, so it’s not all caffeine all the time.
The Desk is also open pretty late, so it should meet all of your needs.

The Desk is a great little coffee shop/​workspace in the heart of Cap Hill. I haven’t been in any of the rental workspaces, but the front of house is a hot little spot for people with Macs (and I suppose the occasional PC). It gets a little bit loud if people are there catching up over coffee, but for the most part it’s a great place to go if you want to get shit done and you just can’t focus at home. The wireless is free and the drinks are delightful. Only one table available at 3pm on a Sunday, (what? people work on Sunday?) but I think that just means it’s cool. Welcome to the ‘hood!

Brilliant! This place is like a reverse mullet — party up front, business in the back.
When you walk in there is a coffee counter where you can get coffees, delicious teas (iced or hot), beer, wine, and snacks. There are several tables all around that you can sit at to do your work or to chat with friends. It’s a modern-​looking, clean, open space that is delightful to work in.
In the back there are lots of sleek desks (individual or communal) that you can rent for an hourly or monthly fee. There are conference rooms you can rent that have round tables, fancy easels, and big displays. There is even an «isolation booth» room that you can rent in increments of 15 minutes for those private phone calls you need to make to you bigwig clients.
They have a ton of packages for renting space so whether you need it for a night, a week, or life you should check them out for this to see if they have something just right for you. Or swing in for a coffee/​beer/​wine date if you don’t like to commit to soon. It’s a nice additional to Capital Hill.

The Desk is a new coffee spot that just opened this summer and it’s pretty fantastic, in my opinion.
«What’s so great about a new coffee house in Denver?», you say, «we’ve got a kajillion of them already. I mean seriously, this is hipsterville, right?» Well, since you asked; this one is great because they have a new spin that no one else has.
They have these rooms and spaces and desks (hence the name) that you can rent by the hour (get your mind out of the gutter!) and get your work on. That’s right, you can take your work, laptop, sketching, journal or whatever and go sit in a coffee house either up front with all of the other coffee junkies or you can sit in a quiet space where you can go all cranium on us and get some work done, but still have your coffee. They even have a conference room so you can have a staff meeting if you want. It’s pretty fancy schmancy professional looking in there too. I know because you have to walk through to get to the restrooms… which, by the way, are really nice.
The coffee is most decent. They serve ink! Coffee as well as some tasty looking pastries, biscotti and other non-​caffeinated drinks. So there’s a little something for everyone here.
The guys behind the counter are so fantastic and friendly that they make you want to invite them to your table… but you don’t because that would be weird and awkward. They also make a very nice latte. The Americanos are lovely as well. There’s a good selection of accessories to add to your coffee at the cream and sugar bar and even a place to recycle your Splenda wrappers and other paper, glass or plastic items. Yay, recycling!
The only thing I would change about The Desk is the businessy type of décor in the front coffee house. I get the back looking all office like and taupe, but the front room needs some pictures on the wall… or maybe some color of paint besides egg shell grey or whatever they’re calling bland these days. But that’s it, That’s the only thing. Everything else is fantastico.
So go with some friends and check out The Desk. It’s a cool place to hang out.

Very cool concept, I wish they had one in CT!
In front they have a typical coffee shop, pretty but nothing special. In back they have workspaces available to rent. It’s a great place to actually get work done. When I’m at home there are constant distractions, and while at work there are constant interruptions – The Desk gives you a private or share space where you can just do what you need to do.
Love, love it.

One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to coffee shops is when they cram eleventy hundred tables into their space, making it extremely difficult to maneuver around people with shoving intimate parts of your anatomy right in their face.
Thank the stars that the Desk doesn’t do that. At all. This is the most wonderfully open space I’ve ever seen. The place is classy and clean without a hint of chaotic hipster coffee shop (that’s what City O, just down the street is for). This place is designed for the free spirited entrepreneur that actually means business. While they may not need an office, they definitely need a Desk.
Plus, they transition from day to nigh with both coffee and booze. Whatever type of motivator you need, they’ve got it. And with private work areas for rent and a conference room for businesses that have a need, this place is set up perfectly for the way that many modern businesses work.

Imagine a reverse mullet: party in the front, business in the back. Got it? OK, so now you’ve got the layout of The Desk. In front there is a café, the «party», and in the back they’ve got rentable workspaces, the «business.»

The café serves ink! Coffee (good lattes) and a limited amount of the standard coffee shop beverages and treats. The space is painted a cool grey/​taupe color with several oversized, marble bistro tables and banquette seating along the opposite wall from the coffee bar. The whole place is brightened by large windows facing 13^th Ave., which allow for ample natural light, and also by amazing 1930s streamlined moderne lighting fixtures which are suspended from the very high ceiling. The atmosphere is calm and sophisticated.
The workspaces in the back are all about business. The same soothing color palette is employed along with plenty of dark wood and even more stylish lighting. There is a long communal table, individual desks, and private workspaces dubbed the «conference room», the «office», and «isolation booths.» The seating looks really comfortable. Each of these spaces must be rented on a per hour basis; included in the fee are Wi-​Fi, drip coffee, basic printing and faxing services.
I like the concept a lot and it’s a good option for people who get stir crazy and need a break from the work from home monotony. The very helpful owner Kristian can walk you through all the details.

Thus far I’ve not utilized this place to it’s full capacity. If I had a laptop and/​or worked from home, I think I would be here far more often. I’ve definitely never seen a coffee shop that is set up for work like this one is, and it’s impressive.
The front room is pretty typical, comfortable but more modern than the average coffee shop that I have encountered. When you head to the back, on the way to the rest rooms if you’re like me, you will come across all of the different types of workspaces. There are conference rooms and a big open room with desks and a large central table (I believe that is what The Desk refers to as «The Sandbox»). There is also a large flat screen TV.
So far I’ve just had the coffee and it’s good. If you get it for there, it’s bottomless which is super. Also, they sometimes sell day old pastries in addition to their fresh ones. The scone that I tried was still quite good.
Recommended.

INK Coffee… clean open space, nice lines, workspaces for lease.
A newly opened coffee place, where you can rent space to work, hold a meeting, or just have a cup of INK coffee (which is great coffee). They also now sell Santiagos burritos too.
Interior — clean space, nice lines, non-​intrusive.
Service — a bit slow, and I have heard that from several other people as well.
Parking — on the street, so plan on walking a bit.
It’s nice to have a new coffee place in town, hoping they can succeed, and perhaps carry more pastries too, which currently is not a large selection. Granted, this is a coffee place, but a bit of a bigger selection would be nice.

4.5 stars!
I’m writing this review from The Desk! I’m visiting Denver from New York City for the week but am working virtually. Since I didn’t want to spend everyday cooped up in my friend’s studio apartment or schlepping all over the city to find good workspace, my friend suggested I try The Desk, which is just 3 blocks from his apartment. I’m a total convert.
My first two days, I just sat at one of the Café tables all day long and worked, taking the occasional phone and Skype call. Then, I had a more important conference call that required more silence and concentration so I booked one of the private conference rooms in the back. I used their telecom speaker phone and was able to shut the door and have a proper office. It was delightful.
In addition to great work spaces, the coffee is good and they have awesome chocolate chip cookies! But the best part of The Desk… FREE CARBONATED WATER!!! I love me some sparkling water and they have a fountain of it right next to the still water dispenser. This is literally my favorite thing about The Desk.
Minor complaints:
– the music is a little loud in the café
– the speaker phone in the conference room was a bit echo-​y (but manageable)
– the café does get loud when people have meetings here (rather than individuals working quietly on their laptops)
– I’d love to see more lunch options. The food is yummy so I want more.

I spent a few hours working at The Desk today and not only was I super productive, but I had a very pleasant experience doing so. I escaped the crazy Denver heat (who knew Denver got so hot?!) and cooled down with some cold drinks and air conditioning inside.
The atmosphere at The Desk is awesome. From the extremely friendly employees, lively (but not too lively) music playing, super clean and modern dining/​work space and restrooms, free wifi, and opportunity to rent out conference rooms or isolation rooms if need be… this place has it all. (I believe they also have a small parking lot — I used metered street parking since I didn’t know any better, but maybe those reading this will save a few coins now!)
I highly recommend you check out The Desk asap if you’re looking to change up your work environment, escape the heat, meet a friend or colleague, etc… and when you do, order a pomegranate iced tea with lime. Thank me later!

Checked the Desk out on its opening day. Seems like a pretty cool café/​workspace. Everything is new and shiny. They have lots of plugs available for your laptops and fast Internet.
It’s definitely good to find a coffeeshop that emphasizes the «work» aspect that many other places seem to forget about. And while I haven’t done anything with their massive workspace towards the back of the shop, I definitely will once I have need.
They also have a wide variety of coffee drinks, light lunches, snacks, soda and best of all wine and (eventually) some other alcohol for when late-​night work requires some looseness that those drinks indue.
This place is still brand new so it’s hard to say how it will be in the long run, but it looks promising and has the potential to be a place where I’ll be doing a lot of work.