It's not a stretch to say that since opening in 2009, Crema Coffee House [2] on 29th and Larimer has elevated Denver's java scene. Denverites are becoming more mindful [3] of the coffee they sip and the artistry behind the process (scroll to the bottom of this page [4] and watch the "I'll make you a drink" video).

As of two weeks ago, there's a new hub: Happy Coffee [5] in the Baker District. You probably won't recognize it, but this shop is the grown-up version of Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop's [6] (now closed but dearly loved) bike-thru coffee window on Platte Street. Now on Broadway, in this airy, oh-so-Ace Hotel [7]-ish space, you'll find beans from Heart Roasters [8] in Portland, Oregon, and Four Barrel [9] in San Francisco. The roasts are light, the flavors are different—floral, fruity, caramely—and I think Denver's coffee connoisseurs are gonna like it.

Bonus: Check out the toddy brewing in the glass display case.

Crema Coffee House, 2862 Larimer St., 720-284-9648

Happy Coffee, 1 S. Broadway, 720-328-8214