Looking to get to know the newest businesses to open in City Park West? From a coffee shop to a Belgian-style brewery, read on to see the newest spots to open their doors in this part of Denver.
Doppio Coffee
1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 105
At Doppio Coffee, expect a wide variety of caffeinated beverage options like the nitro cold brew, matcha latte, cortado and Kilogram Tea. Small bites like avocado toast, muffins, chia bowls and hot sandwiches are also on offer.
The new craft coffeeshop serves Corvus coffee, which offers roasts from around the world, "all with different characters of flavors and stories behind them," the coffee shop says on its website.
Doppio Coffee's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of three reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Dy K., who reviewed Doppio Coffee on August 8, wrote, "Great vibe, great food and great lattes. Can't get enough of this new place. I tried the Coconut Chia Bowl and it was bomb!"
Adrian R. added, "Definitely a must-try in Denver! Their coffee was extremely good and smooth. Plus the baristas there are so friendly and are top notch. Most definitely one of the best craft coffee places in the Denver Metro Area!"
Doppio Coffee is open from 7 a.m.–6 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday.
Ali Baba Grill
2207 E. Colfax Ave.
Ali Baba Grill is a family-owned and operated Middle Eastern restaurant with additional outposts situated throughout Colorado.
On the menu, expect to find Lebanese and Mediterranean offerings like fresh hummus, chicken shawarma, beef kebabs, bone-in lamb shanks baked in tomato sauce and a variety of Mediterranean-style pizzas and pies. (You can view the menu on Yelp here.)
Yelpers are generally positive about Ali Baba Grill, which currently holds four stars out of 17 reviews on the site.
Raoul B., who reviewed the restaurant on July 20, wrote, "We both opted for lentil soup and a meat pie. The soup was bright green and yummy, served with crispy pita bits and lemons. The pies were flat, round with a yummy ground lamb and onion topping. Can't wait to try the gyros and more!"
"Some of the creamiest hummus I've ever had and just the right amount of garlic and spices!" added Yelper Maz M. "The gyros and kebabs are on point and the baba ghanoush, while creamy and different than I'm used to, is oh so yummy."
Ali Baba Grill is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Thirsty Monk
1604 E. 17th Ave.
Thirsty Monk is a brewery that got its start nearly a decade ago in Asheville, North Carolina. It's since expanded to Portland, Oregon and now, Denver.
It offers a number of Belgian-style brews on tap, including the Abby Blonde, Easy Gose, CocoNorm, Roaring Monk, Holy Wit and Past Life Belgian Amber.
In addition to the Belgian-style brews on tap, you'll find a selection of "food flights," each offering an array of bite-sized snacks prepared by nearby partner restaurants, each one prepared with a paired brew in mind.
Thirsty Monk's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Shellie B., who reviewed Thirsty Monk on August 8, wrote, "It is very cozy, the staff is super duper friendly and the flight of beer I had was honestly delicious. I had a Wit, Coconut Porter, Pilsner and I can't remember the other one. There are 12 or so seats at the bar, a few tables and also a small couch that sits directly in front of a gas fireplace."
Jaclyn W. added, "I don't know what's best: the beers, service or food flights. Nick and Brian hooked us up. Can't wait to be back for many summer nights. Easy to lock your bike on their racks. Bike, drink beer, be happy."
Thirsty Monk Denver is open from 5 p.m.–midnight on Monday-Thursday, noon–1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon–10 p.m. on Sunday.
Blissfully Lashed
1760 Gaylord St., Suite 2
Blissfully Lashed is an eyelash service and waxing spot.
Its services include classic eyelash extensions and volume eyelash extensions, plus facial waxing, brow tinting and lash tinting. (You can learn more about its services and prices here.)
Yelp users are excited about Blissfully Lashed, which currently holds five stars out of three reviews on the site.
Yelper Izzy D., who reviewed Blissfully Lashed on March 3, wrote, "You can tell [Frannie] loves what she does and she goes out of her way to make sure her clients are happy and satisfied. I prefer the classic lashes for a more natural look and I always feel like a million bucks after I get a fill. The location is in a beautiful area, although a little trickier to find your first time. The entrance is on the right of the building underneath the remedy sign."
Yelper Mani T. wrote, "Frannie does an amazing job! She took her time and worked with me to find the look I wanted; couldn't be any happier with how my lashes look and her pricing isn't outrageous!"
Blissfully Lashed is open, by appointment only, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Monday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday. (It's closed on weekends.)
