Top LoDo Coffee Shops for Remote Work

Working remotely in LoDo? LoDo’s historic brick buildings and walkable blocks are home to a handful of great spots to set up a laptop for a few hours—fast Wi-Fi, reliable outlets, and the kind of atmosphere in which you can be productive without feeling like you’ve overstayed your welcome. Here are five of the best.

Settle In: The Top Spots for a Long Work Session

Queen City Collective Coffee

Queen City’s Wynkoop cafe sits in an office-building lobby right next to McGregor Square with plenty of places to sit, tons of outlets, and, free WiFi. The coffee is top tier, of course, too. Add grab-and-go pastries or paninis, and you’ve got everything you need for a few focused hours. (Queen City also operates a second LoDo location at 1675 Larimer, with the same coffee and a similar vibe, just a few blocks southeast of the Wynkoop cafe.)

Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry’s Dairy Block cafe occupies a bright, modern space with plenty of seating—including a mix of stools, benches, and tables—so you have plenty of room to spread out. Here, you’ll find free Wi-Fi, a decent scattering of outlets, and locally roasted coffee that’s consistently among the best in the city (we’re partial to the Blue Orchid blend). The vibe is cheerful and unpretentious, equally suited to heads-down work or a casual meeting. (Huck also has a cafe a few blocks away at 1406 Larimer.)

Pigtrain Coffee

If you want to work amid the hustle and bustle of Denver Union Station, Pigtrain is your spot. Located right off the Great Hall, Pigtrain pours organic, locally roasted Conscious Coffee alongside house-baked pastries, and its large patio overlooking Wynkoop Plaza is one of the best outdoor work spots in LoDo. When the cafe seating fills up, the Great Hall’s couches and communal tables are steps away (more on this below). One heads-up: a five-percent surcharge is added to each check—a historic-preservation fee and a fair-wage fee for nontipped employees.

Grab a Quick Cup: Great Coffee, Smaller Spaces

Little Owl Coffee

Frequently mentioned in “best latte in Denver” conversations, Little Owl roasts its own beans and turns out meticulous espresso drinks in a sleek, minimalist space. The catch for remote workers: It’s small, with limited seating. Perfect for a focused half-hour and a well-made cortado.

Amp Artisan Coffee

Tucked inside the Free Market at Dairy Block on Blake Street, Amp is a tiny operation—counter seating only—with a rotating seasonal menu, European-style classics, and pastries that regulars rave about. Amp is charming for a short stop, but the limited seating makes it better for grabbing and going than settling in. 

Bonus: When Everywhere Else Is Full

Denver Union Station Great Hall

Our last entry isn’t a coffee shop, but it’s worth keeping in mind for remote work: Union Station’s Great Hall itself functions as one of downtown’s best informal workspaces. Free public Wi-Fi, big communal tables, leather couches, and several coffee and food spots steps away (including Pigtrain). The hall can get busy with travelers, but the sheer amount of seating means you can almost always find a spot to set up shop.