This place is a hidden gem. Walking in the atmosphere is so home-y. The music is relaxing and the vibe is immaculate. Definitely not pretentious, just super unique. The staff was very friendly and worked very hard to make whatever you ordered fresh. The prices are very very reasonable. Would recommend :)

The drip coffee is free refills which is awesome but it was dark roast which is my least favorite but...Starbucks is the king of dark roast coffee so I understand the popularity. I would like to say that the service was friendly and quick. The burrito was good so I’m not why the reviews for it are low. Go try it!

Very cute cafe thats worth a visit if youre in the neighborhood. Plenty of room for seating outside.The pastries and coffee were great, Id probably skip the burrito. Service isnt super fast but thats to be expected with two people working and a line of people waiting. Just be prepared to wait ten minutes for your coffee.

Caramel Goddess and Peppermint Hibiscus Camomile Tea were both less than impressive. Staff asked us to put our masks on after the mask mandate has been lifted, which makes me not want to return. Nice area but wasn’t sold on anything.

It’s so unique and The best coffee everSpecial customer crevices, the break fast was deliciousIf u come to this cafe u won’t regret it

Colban was very kind & informative of the mission of the cafe. I appreciated the kindness he & the other employees showed me. I loved the art on the walls & the ambiance. Cute little patio area too!

Visiting Denver from out of state and stopped here and enjoyed a nice hot breakfast burrito. My companions each enjoyed a cortado with their burritos. Nice local vibe and outside patio. I had a lemonade and blueberry scone. So all three items came in around $11. I saw water dishes out for dogs on the patio.

Loved the vibe here!! Great service, not too busy at all at 8am on a Friday morning. I think its so cool that they bring some of the neighborhood culture and pride into the decor and artwork here. Although... everyone there was white except me... Im only half-white 😅

Two things drew me to check out this local coffee shop. It is an African espresso coffee bar and they are social justice activists. Whittier is an eclectic place with much personality and fun.

Great little cafe with cute snacks and drinks. Fantastic staff. Nice outdoor area, comfy vibe. Will definitely be back!

Great coffee, tea, and wine options! Staff is very friendly and the food is delicious!

Colban was very kind & informative of the mission of the cafe. I appreciated the kindness he & the other employees showed me. I loved the art on the walls & the ambiance. Cute little patio area too!

Very cute and friendly place. Loved the environment and the people. And the coffee... omg! Literally SO DELICIOUS!!

Nice job by current owners of establishing a good neighborhood vibe at a place that has struggled through various owners and iterations over the years. Expanded menu, not just coffee, but my guess is that it is finally doing well because the neighborhood is so gentrified. Sad to see the old Whittier landmarks becoming amenities for wealthy, largely white families moving into one of Denvers most important and historic Black neighborhoods. Hard to stop the forces of gentrification, and the WC does act and feel like a community gathering spot. Just one the fits best in a gentrified neighborhood.

Delicious mango strawberry smoothie with dates -lots of flavor and no artificial flavoring. Winter wonderland is the coffee drink and it is a cold brew with ice cream which was perfect on this hot day. The butter croissant was flaky and extremely buttery! The service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend stopping in this cafe for a quick bite and coffee.

My cousin Phillip Douglas introduced to this cool little spot. Had a very tasty panini. The people were kind, atmosphere had a nice vibe. I also ordered a hot chocolate with caramel hot chocolate and that never actually came out... Maybe next time around Ill take it upon myself to follow up. Ill definitely be back though.

This place is amazing! Burrito was terrific. Coffee options are plenty. Outside seating is comfy and relaxing.

Really great little shop with an African lean. Old school feel. Ethiopian coffee ceremony a great experience. Some great African beers too for later in the day! So glad to be in their near neighborhood.

1st time visiting and first time in a cafe. It was a nice quiet place. The breakfast burrito was great and the hot chocolate...yummy...

Excellent lattes, and tasty vegan breakfast burritos. Friendly staff.

Great spot for some delicious coffees and treats. The lavender latte is my personal favorite.

Wonderful place to chill and enjoy the company of friends or family!!

Its a fantastic spot for a drink, breakfast, or sandwich while people-watching in a fantastic setting. Jerome, the barista, was extremely knowledgeable and lovely to converse with. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The egg bites here are comparable to those found in a well-known coffee shop, but they are cheaper, larger, fresher, and far superior!

Awesome value! great food accompanies espresso at this neighborhood spot with a fantastic patio.

Best Ethiopian Coffee

It seems that I beat the rush yesterday showing up at 10am - but even as clients came in, the girls at the counter were friendly, chatty, and smiling. It was refreshing to have a personal conversation with the young lady who made my latte. Everyone in the cafe seemed to be in good spirits and friendly as well, as I witnessed a gentleman bring a girl her coffee “I knew it was yours because you were ahead of me in line”. It was very kind and I think that in part comes from the environment of the whole cafe! Will definitely be back!

Love the coffee and the service is wonderful. Great outdoor seating area as well

Amazing spot, a turkey avocado panini with a red stripe really hit the spot on a hot day. The servers/baristas were kind and quick and they had treats for my dog. A beautiful spot in a beautiful neighborhood that delivers on taste, atmosphere, and price.

I love this community spot! Amazing coffee, great atmosphere. Delicious pastries. Definitely worth your time. Support this local people of color owned business!

This place is so cool. Smooth music, refreshing coffee and lovely snacks.

The best breakfast burrito Ive had in Denver. Ahhhh!I want more but I shouldnt lie to myself, it was truly filling. BUT I WANT MOOOORREEEEE!!!Oh yeah, and theyre kind people who serve you with a smile. Cheers!

Love this spot! Gorgeous decor, awesome coffee, fun baristas, fantastic atmosphere: just a great community spot.

Great little place to work or meet with friends - lovely outdoor patio to enjoy the sun as well!

Great coffee, friendly baristas and nice outdoor seating area.

The staff is amazing!!!Rey is a fantastic addition to the team!Always love the genuine staff and the comfort of home they bring to the welcoming space!!

Really cool coffee shop. The dude was quick with the orders. Drinks were really awesome too. Had a caramel machiatto. Grilled cheese was dope too! Lots of options on coffee drinks and teas so Ill definitely check them out again soon

The overall vibe of this place is really cool and laid back. Staff is incredible and always happy 😊 Coffee? Amazing. I got the Winter Wonderland with Hazelnut flavoring and I fell in love!

Great coffee, but the staff are, or maybe it was just then, not really on top of things. All the breakfast items but one were out, and I watched them make the wrong drink and offer up the wrong food to about half the people in front of me. Little mistakes, but sloppy mistakes. Fortunately, everything they had was amazing

The coffee and ambiance here is everything you need in the morning! I highly recommend their cheese danishes.

My fav coffee shop in denver. A great place to grab a quick bite, meet with clients, and even get some work done. The owner is so sweet and love the work shes doing in our communities.

Great neighborhood joint with a friendly vibe. Baristas make delicious drinks with care. The food menu is simple with yummy small bites. Must try the kolo (Ethiopian trail mix) for an on the go snack!

A perfect spot to sit and sip coffee.

Came here almost a month ago. Nice place to get some coffee and read a book. Outside dogs are allowed, which is nice. Inside they are not allowed so that made ordering a bit difficult for me as my foster dog cannot stay alone outside.

Adorable coffee shop tucked into the neighborhood. Staff is friendly and the drinks are tasty.

I always feel welcomed here and the coffee is amazing! Whittier is a Denver gem. 😍

Small business with friedly staff and an ethical, revolutionary core. They also sell Santiagos burritos and Liks Ice Cream, bringing two of my other favorite Denver spots under 1 roof. Pure heaven.

Favorite coffee shop in Denver. Quality products and extremely low prices. The restaurant decor is full of African art. A true culture hub.

The most welcoming and beautiful spaces to be in Denver. The coffee is delicious and the environment is beautiful💜💜

Almond, honey and raspberry scone was delish!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The Ethiopian coffee is amazing.

The best coffee shop for a sense of community, especially if you are looking for a spot that is a little less white than other areas of Denver. AND it has amazing food and coffee.Ive been looking for a place to be just for the human interaction and a sense of not being a total bubble in this covid world, and this is my favorite place for it. The staff are always friendly and definitely contribute to the place feeling relaxed and friendly.And for the food, I finally ordered a panini today but have issues with both dairy and avocado (depressing, I know). I got the veggie panini and swapped the avocado for turkey. The staff was very mindful of what I couldnt eat, repeated my order back to be extra sure, and the panini was Delicious thanks to the well-grilled bread soaked in olive oil, seasoned arugula and pickles.Highly recommend.

Great staff and good coffee

We always eat our lunch here with my co-workers. They have a very accommodating and hospitable server and always provide whatever we like from their menu. Their ambiance was wonderful, too. Their food tastes good and delectable, as they never serve left-over food. I definitely recommend others to try, and eat here and you will not regret it!

Best place to sip great coffee and watch a beautiful, dynamic neighborhood live its life.

We were walking by this place, and we decided to recharge. It looks like a typical college town place for coffee and munchies very laid back and comfortable. Turns out that the coffee is excellent, they roast it themselves and have been doing so for ten years. We will definitely come back and recommend the coffee shop to others!

Good coffee and vibe. With indoor and outdoor seating, it’s a comfy place to grab a coffee and chill. Food and WiFi available too.

Love the art inside and outside of the building, there’s a nice outdoor patio where I ate my burrito (which was delicious) and enjoyed some sun. Will definitely come back and recommend it to everyone

Coffee is ok. But I bit burnt tbh. Owner is active on Twitter spreading questionable information about Ethiopia. Does not bode well for a coffee shop.

Really great coffee tea smoothies sandwiches muffins deserts and personalized warm friendly service at a landmark Denver location. Treat yourself to something sweet AND something savory at this historic and absolutely necessary 5 Points institution. Grab a friend or 2 and GO.....RIGHT NOW!!

This place has the best patio of any coffee shop I’ve been to! Their coffee is tasty and ethically sourced, their pastries looked great (I didn’t get a chance to try them but they had a good variety). The music adds to the nice, chill vibe of the place and is loud enough to enjoy but low enough to be able to have a conversation or do some work. Employees are super friendly. I’ll definitely be going back!

Loved this place! We wanted to support a black owned business and we were pleased to see how conscious and involved they were in the community. The staff was kind and the coffee was great & they’re dog friendly! We stayed in Denver for 4 days and we stopped and got coffee from here everyday we were in town!

The service from the staff is good and the place is very and organize nice spot to have some coffee with friends.

Good coffee, great vibes. Had the veggie panini and a drip coffee.

The nicest coffee shop with a variety of choices! The workers were extremely nice, knowledgeable a d helpful.

Great little coffee shop! Looking for somewhere to have a nice coffee and cake for my parents, and I found this coffeeshop near my place. The coffee and cakes were so good, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The place is so relaxing and clean. Highly recommended to all!

Stopped in for the first time today and got a lavender cold brew with almond milk. Lightly sweet, flavor is perfectly balanced, and the cold brew is very smooth. Highly recommend for a hot Denver day! I will definitely be back, I especially want to attend one of their Ethiopian coffee ceremonies on Sundays ❤️ this seems like such a lovely, warm, welcoming place to just chill when their dining room opens back up, really looking forward to that when its safe!

A perfect little neighborhood coffee shop! Quiet and small but space to sit with a small group. Excellent coffee.

My friends and I came and got the caramel queen and the iced vanilla latte and they were both delicious! We will be back and are excited to support local businesses.

Amazing staff, amazing coffee and paninis!

Great place! Open mic night was amazing! Defiantly worth a visit!

This is one of my favorite cafes in Denver. Its filled with character and kind humans and an amazing selection of tea!

Whittier is the most amazing asset to the community. Known as a place where activists meet, it goes way beyond that. I have always run into the most wonderful people every time Im there, and as a community leader and small business owner, it is incredible to have a trusted place like this to have. Im addicted to the raspberry scones and the Chunky Monkey smoothie.My kids are welcome there, the outside patio is the loveliest, you can come to the Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, and all kinds of awesome community events. This place is a treasure to Denver, and you MUST support this POC woman-owned coffee shop!

This is my second time here and Im loving the coffee and flavors, and the pastries are amazing.

I loved this café! The very attractive barista, with the long blonde hair was so nice. He was kind of busy but took good care of my aunt and I. Yummy panini and great coffee. Ill come back when I am in the neighborhood again.

What a great spot for a dirty chai or wine! This place is a hidden gem and a must try! They have local art, delicious drinks and a great patio to soak up the sun!

The coffee is amazing, not burnt at all. The pastries look homemade, and taste like it. Nice patio and priced well too.

The location is very close to many things in Denver.The coffee shop is not that bad and not amazingits normal.the staff and the service both are greatthe prices were very good too

This community coffee shop shares a taste of Ethiopia in its decor and ceremonial space. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The shop displays local artists, and offers a bowl of water near the entrance for pets.

Tasted like someone served me expired food

This is a most excellent coffee spot! Not only is the atmosphere opening and joyous, they probably have the best dirty chai in the galaxy. The delectable concoction is a perfect blend spice and sweetness. Two thumbs way way up!

Best description of why its a great place: you feel at home. The food (omg breakfast burrito) and drinks are delicious and very reasonable. You can find everything from good coffee, tea, beer, wine and ice cream here. The patio is gorgeous (and currently open) and they have some of the best food trucks show up on the weekend! From Ethiopian food, to real comfort food and delicious BBQ, its always worth a visit.

Want to spend money in the black community? Whittier is a fantastic choice. Its a win/win people! Went for some lunch. Theyd been busy and were out of what I thought I wanted. I thoroughly enjoyed my consolation lunch! The universe is full of surprises, and Im glad they were sold out! Thank you Denver. Lets make em sell out daily! 😍

Really cute coffee shop, located in a somewhat busy area. Might be hard to find parking depending on the day. They have a variety of options. Some are a little different from other coffee shops since they have a small selection ice cream. I really liked the employee who was working there as well.

Staff slow other then that was a good place

Great location to chill, eat some good food. Ive had nothing but pleasant experiences here and plan to keep coming back. This place has a good atmosphere.

Very good coffee and excellent atmosphere. Highly recommend.

I like it here, great food & service. the staff was friendly and sociable. it has a nice interior. i can see why they have a lot of positive reviews.

Great value nice folks and good coffee. They also do wine and burritos

The folks that work here are so pleasant and positive! I love the artwork on the walls and the messages of social justice. My personal favorites to order are the turkey avocado panini and almond smoothie. I love Whittier and recommend all to go visit!

Great coffee and surprisingly impressive food options. Well spaced outdoor area and some seating inside that will be nice again after the plague.

I visited this place a few days ago and I got the sorbet. My favorite is definitely the raspberry lemon sorbet. I would would recommend this place to anyone that wants to feel comforted by the staff and amazed by the food.

Love this place and the progressive vibes. Cant go wrong with the dirty chai too!

Breakfast burritos are crispy and delicious!

Whittier cafe is more than a place to sip coffee. Its a place where communities get to know each other.. Bring together ideas, share family stories or just relax.

Magical. GF options. Dog friendly patio. Beautiful wait staff. Oh and they make fresh lemonade!!! What a gem.

The best tasting coffee and pastries! Amazing staff and the cutest patio. Go support this locally black owned business!

Amazing, highly recommend black owned!

Best coffee Shoppe around. Great service and an amazing owner. She cares about her customers. I love her. Great selection and amazingly awesome Coffee and Coffee ritual on Sunday. Love yall.

Good customer service and the coffee is so good too

Grabbed some coffee and a couple burritos there on the morning of June 13th. The coffee was good, but the burritos were dense and lacked flavor as If they’d been sitting around for a while. We threw them out.