Boxcar Coffee Roasters
| Address: | 3350 Brighton Blvd #110, Denver, CO 80216, USA |
| Site: | boxcarcoffeeroasters.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–7PM 8AM–4PM |
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Luke Weston
Boxcar is hands down my favorite roaster and coffee shop in the entire US. This location is nestled in a super cool, trendy, industrial warehouse thats reclaimed with a bunch of neat shops, and I highly recommend that anyone who makes it out to Boulder makes it a point to check out their storefront on Pearl St if youre looking for a slightly more traditional kind of ambience (that shares a space with a great sandwich shop). The roasting is impeccable, precise, and most importantly incredibly consistent. The same can be said of their drinks: I am really particular about my coffee shops and even among my favorites up and down the east coast, Im prepared to accept some variation in the quality of my drink -- controlling all of the different factors that go into a great coffee drink is really challenging and Boxcar manages it masterfully and makes it look effortless. Of the ~15 cappuccinos Ive had at Boxcar, Ive always had the treat of having the same incredible drink in a truly neat and relaxing setting. Im usually not super big on mochas, but be advised, they are delicious and not made with that god awful chemically pump syrup crap that so many other places uses. To boot, the price point is way more attractive than some of the places I particularly enjoy in DC and NYC. I cannot more highly recommend this establishment.
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Nade Mchale
Coffee i will rank 5 stars. But the confusion to get to the first sip made me deduct a star. The front of the denver shop is under construction. So there is no parking and if there is the spot they are not big. With So much construction i have decided to not go back for a while. Now. Organization is ruff on where to order and pay and pick up. You have to order over the espresso machine. Which is such an odd feeling. Let alone the menu is very confusing. I just hoped i didnt look stupid when i order a simple coffee. I honestly belive a simple tweek on the menu and where to order can make a huge improvement on repeat business. But the guy working was super friendly when i had questions he seemed wise on the coffee brand. Which made me at ease picking a bag of beans to buy to take Home. But watching the girl make coffee i have never seen before, i didnt relize she was making a cup a coffee until it was handed to me. Pricing is fair. 4 bucks a reviewer complained i seen but seriously 4 bucks for a fresh coffee is well worth it(if you know how coffee is made then you know this fresh coffee). Overall. This place is a must visit after construction is done and they fix the source parking lot. But if you take an uber or lyft. Have them stop there.
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Alex Phi
Pull up an I.V. please! If you drink coffee like me, youll have your friend Dr. Tran from CU hospital bring an I.V. daily to your house to pump your guts full of caffeine because coffee to you has the caffeine equivalence of Pepsi to the guy next to you. If your eyes finally start to twitch while you drive and it feels like a 6.5 earthquake because you cant hold your cup straight then youve finally hit a good strong espresso! Yes. Box Car finally woke me up from my 2 day hangover. Stella vs. Mogeyes Youre visiting this trendy spot and you take a look at the extensive menu and see the primary breakdown is between their Stella and their Mogeyes beans. What does that mean? No, its not the two names of the women who sell it. Stella is their staple blend that has a blend of 3 coffees which will have a bittersweet chocolate, caramel and cherry taste. While their Mogeyes is a single origin meaning they dont blend different beans that will have sweet notes to it. Yum. DRINK COFFEE...do stupid things faster with more energy!
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Mason Balistreri
The beans are my favorite in Denver. Specifically the La Joya from Costa Rica which is one of my favorite cups I have ever had, from any roaster, anywhere. I make all of my coffee with a pour-over. These guys here do a weird technique based off of cowboy coffee. They boil the grounds at a steady temperature, cool it rapidly to drop out the sediment, and then pour it through a tea filter to serve. Im not the biggest fan of this method. I feel like there is some clarity of flavor lost during this process. (I get more expressive tasting notes at home with the v60). However, boiling the coffee does add tons of body to the cup. Its worth checking out but you may just prefer to purchase the beans and brew at home like I do. It also looks like they are starting to expand their selections of coffees. A good thing too, because although their beans are topnotch, I dont want to drink the same thing over and over.
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Brian Ernst
I bought 2lbs of coffee from them every month for almost two years. Now that I moved away I miss their beans! Staff is professional, make great coffees! Not a great hangout spot, but I dont go their to hangout; isnt their fault, its because of the location in The Source and limited seating, and perhaps parking. At least parking isnt time limited and is free, unlike other areas in Denver. TLDR: Love Boxcar Coffee! Not best location, limited hanging out.
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Dean Myron
Good coffee in a cool, industrial, loft-style space in a converted old brick warehouse. The space also houses a mexican restaurant, a bakery, flower shop, butcher shop, spice/culinary specialty shop, cocktail bar, liquor store and brewery.
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Kathryn Hagerty
Great coffee. Dont miss their boiling method of making it! Chatted with the friendly barista about the challenges of brewing in high altitude Denver. Great atmosphere - warehouse location with options for food around.
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Stacy Olson
The place you go when you want to drop way too much money on a 12 oz cup of coffee... $4, then they have their Auto tip option set at $1, $2, $3 or custom. Seriously??
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Jen H.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fresh roasted on site. Dark, bold, "mocha" tasting espresso beans; excellent breve latte. Pretty good cold brew.
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Cherie Courtade
One of my favorite places to get espresso drinks. Pair it with a croissant from Babettes across the way, and youve got a great breakfast.
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Stephen Pack
One of the hipsteriest places ever, with outstanding coffee prepared & explained by folks who truly love it. A great fit for Source.
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Rebecca Hyland
Thumbs up to the Boxcar coffee bar. A deliciously dark bar with notes of cherry and molasses. Yum! Helpful and friendly staff!
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John Miller
Awesome fresh roast coffee. My wife had a chai latte and it was also great, much more chai spice than other shops.
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Rock Kim
Its really nice place to have coffee. Their espresso is so nice. You can alway enjoy their fresh roasted coffee.
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Kyle Marshall
Bought a bag of the Colombia La Meseta roast. Great flavors. I would definitely buy coffee from here again.
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Tim Halloran
Nice little 3rd wave coffee shop inside the source. Their brewing method is pretty cool to watch too.
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Maria Diodati
Had a killer root beer latte here. Great coffee - recommend stopping by when youre at the Source
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Glenn Connaughton
I love Boxcar coffee!! They make an amazing Cappuccino and their Ethopian coffees are heavenly.
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Luke Zimbelman
Great coffee, great atmosphere, plenty of seats. Great food all around too.
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Lemont Jankins
Coffee is exceptionally bitter and acidic. I will not be returning.
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Alex H
Great coffee from Boulder. Cool looking roaster behind the counter.
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Jacqueline Schillinger
Awesome location, great coffee, and the friendliest staff!!! :D
