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Prodigy Coffeehouse
3801 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, United States
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Ni
Review №1

Coffee was decent but not amazing. The breakfast lacked flavor. I’d probably look else where next time I’m in town. Not the worst not the best.

Ro
Review №2

First time here. Visiting from North Dakota wanted a good coffee to watch the sunrise on the mountains. Prodigy delivered. Hot Mocha was amazing. Not overly sweet didnt have the artifical taste some places have with flavored drinks. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Br
Review №3

Had probably the best tea of my life here (the rose lemonade).The veggie breakfast burrito was full of beans and eggs - it was filling and delicious - and the salsa it comes with is THE BOMB.

Ka
Review №4

Never short of an amazing experience at Prodigy. Solid mission, lovely service, excellent coffee, wonderful people, and a great location, now with a convenient drive-through! Many of their offerings are house-made or sourced locally. The indoor space is air conditioned with lots of seating and plenty of outlets, and there are two dog-friendly outdoor spaces. I usually drink my coffee black, but I especially love Prodigys honey lavender latte (my boyfriend has more of a sweet tooth and enjoys the lavender vanilla a.k.a. lavanilla latte) or this summers seasonal berry latte (pictured) with plant-based milk and a veggie breakfast burrito served with killer salsa. 😋

Da
Review №5

Super friendly, open atmosphere. Me and my friends are stopping by from texas and we absolutely loved the vibe of this place.

Al
Review №6

Awesome place awesome people great example of a successful community oriented business

Pa
Review №7

What a hidden gem! Excellent coffee and light bites including pastries and breakfast burritos. Great atmosphere and vibe. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Looking forward to returning and trying a waffle!

Ch
Review №8

This place is awesome.. The lavender late, is slapping..

Va
Review №9

Super friendly service and yummy latte but breakfast burrito was super bland

Me
Review №10

Super cool mission and great ambience, especially when the weather is nice and they have the big roll-up doors open.

Ke
Review №11

Clean place, friendly staff and a pretty good cup of Chai. Id come here again for sure.

Ba
Review №12

I love the lavendar latte here with oat milk it’s so good! Friendly staff and love that they have a drive through- although the sit down service is just as fast and the outdoor seating is nice for falltime weather! The veggie burrito is delicious and their salsa is my fave so don’t skip out!

Le
Review №13

Great spot with good tunes. Had the Iced Honey Lavender Latte and an Americano. (The Honey Lavender Latte won hands down for sugar but not too sugary).Will come back again for the food!

Sa
Review №14

Awesome spot! Full drink menu and some fun specialty beverages. Love the open garage doors and colorful decor.

Ma
Review №15

First visit and I’ll definitely be back! Very friendly staff and my vanilla-lavender latte was delicious! Not overly sweet (as promised) just pure comfort.

Te
Review №16

Drip coffee and a muffin. The coffee was top tier. The muffin was out of this world.

al
Review №17

Clean, great staff, hold my classes here for free with the purchase of drinks.

Kr
Review №18

Fantastic brewed soda and kombucha and light nibbles in addition to the core espresso drinks in a chill atmosphere.

Ma
Review №19

Love love love that they’ve reused a once was business. The look and feel is nice. I only gave it a 4 star because while I liked my coffee I would have preferred a mug and (after purchase but before serving) I told them that was my preference and was told that what I paid for was a larger size than their mugs. So I was told that if I switch I would be getting less than I paid for. The staff was friendly I just wish they would have worked with me. As you can see in my picture I stayed with the cup.

Lo
Review №20

New to neighborhood getting an overview ... My visit here was too brief to enjoy however glance at menu i will return .

Ma
Review №21

Nice place. Nice people. Good coffee. Peaceful if one sits out of earshot of the irritating music.

Ke
Review №22

Great service, coffee, and mission. The atmosphere is inviting and airy. Staff quick and friendly. Parking was a bit tight, but theres street spots if the lot is full.

Ke
Review №23

Been here over the year many times, and I have to admit-it s always lovely. This past time the wait for the food was a little longer than normal, but overall-a definite must try! Delicious, abundant and still packed to go!

Jo
Review №24

A community centric organization that teaches life skills and business skills that also happens to be nonprofit, they focus on helping disenfranchised individuals acquire key skills in being successful and a vibrant part of their community. They also have the best wht mocha Ive ever tasted- smooth, creamy with a slight nutty undertone. It is a nice menu of drinks and sammys. The staff is terrific! Prodigy is a city gem!

My
Review №25

Order: Ice Ice Berry Latte, CappuccinoPrice: $8Positives: Several unique drinks, they make their own syrup, the espresso was really good, they have cool seating, and I LOVE that they are working to do good in their community.Negatives: Not a lot honestly (especially regarding things they can control; thanks COVID -_- )Summary: Prodigy Coffee is a must try! They have a super nice staff, they make their own syrup, their coffee is on freakin point, and they have a reasonable amount of cool seating!Thoughts: As always, anytime we are moving through a city we try to find some of the best coffee we can get our hands on. Prodigy was the first stop on the list and honestly we probably couldve stopped the list there. The storefront has a very unique design, it almost looks like its converted from an old drive-through oil change place or something. Two of the sides of the buildings have roll up shutter style doors that allow the building to be opened up and get a cool cross-breeze through it. Its a fantastic way to keep the interior cool and still feel like you’re not stuck inside a building.Unfortunately we didnt have a lot of time to hang out so we talked to the two baristas on staff, they made a few recommendations, and from there we narrowed it down to their current special, the ice ice berry latte, and one of our standard picks, the simple cappuccino. While we waited a few minutes for our drinks we took a look around and read the story of Prodigy Coffeehouse and we were honestly both blown away by its history just as equally as we were the coffee. One of Prodigy’s main objectives is to provide another path of young adults that don’t connect with the typical school/career paths. Rather than try and explain it I’m going to include their own statements at the bottom of the review. Needless to say though we were beyond impressed.If all that wasnt enough, the drinks were fantastic. The cappuccino was everything you would want; strong, small, the espresso was pulled expertly, and the foam was done very well. The big surprise was the ice ice berry latte which we got on their recommendation. Normally we are not sweet coffee drinkers, at home we will often only go as sweet as a half vanilla latte from our local coffee shop. Somehow the ice ice berry latte found a perfect balance between sweet berry notes and the strong punch of the espresso. When they serve it they pour the espresso over the top of the milk and flavoring allowing it to trickle down into the drink. Its honestly fantastic. We almost went back a few hours later to get the same drink but decided just to try a new coffee shop.I will 100% recommend that everybody in the area go try Prodigy Coffeehouse. Not only are you getting amazing coffee youre also supporting an incredible company that is pouring its time, money, and expertise into a new generation of young adults. With that in mind here’s a little bit about what prodigy has to say for itself. (All statements below come directly from Prodigy’s website)The ChallengeOur country’s education and employment structures are largely outdated, ineffective, and inequitable, especially for youth on the margins. This leaves us vulnerable and inefficient as we train the next generation for the new economy.The Work. Prodigy AppreticeshiptsYoung adults disconnected from school and/or work are invited into a year-long apprenticeship as humble learners of life, self, and craft, within a high standards enterprise.The Outcome: Personal GrowthThrough deep work and deep learning, apprentices build skills, mindsets, networks and economic capital for sustainable careers, and most importantly, discover their own inherent greatness.The Impact: Personal & Community TransformationApprentices have secured meaningful, sustainable employment and are leaders in their community.  This, in turn, builds wealth for marginalized Northeast Denver residents.

As
Review №26

Wildly delicious! I’ve driven by for work and was finally able to swing through the drive thru - very speedy and friendly service, AN INCREDIBLE CHAI and a dank vegan breakfast burrito.Can’t wait to take on the rest of the menu 😋Looks like they do community work also so really can’t help but love this spot more!Keep being awesome!!

Br
Review №27

If you are looking for a good quality coffee shop this is the place to go. Great atmosphere, lovely, amazing, and wonderful people/staff! This is THE place to go! Take my word for it, if not I owe you! ;)

Tr
Review №28

Good coffee and friendly staff, you cant beat a local coffee shop.

Ke
Review №29

Quality coffee shop. Delicious coffee in a very unique location. Repurposed building with lots of light, and a really nice patio. Friendly staff with quick service. The only thing I will note was the sad breakfast burrito I purchased, it was a mistake and Ill leave it at that. I would happily go back for coffee though.

Al
Review №30

Spacious, airy, and bright. Great place to meet with friends for coffee and conversation. Love to support a place with a great mission.

Cr
Review №31

I found this place online and decided to give it a chance. My boyfriend and I went there for breakfast, we ordered a frehly crafted blueberry lemonade and a iced cocoa mocha frappe with oat milk. The drinks came in a timely manner and with great presentation! They tasted AMAZING! We ordered a veggie breakfast burrito and a bacon breakfast burrito. They also tasted amazing! They told us about how the non profit organization works and I was deeply inspired! We Will be back EVERY single time we come to Colorado!

Na
Review №32

Love the ambience! Great space with great coffee and sweet treats (I got SMore cookie only to want for more) and great concept for social contribution. Its a little oasis for the area. Would definitely come back for more. (theres also a spacious meeting room, cozy sofa nook for 2-3 people, and plenty of seating inside and outside)

Ry
Review №33

First time customer and did not have a good experience. I am not much of a coffee drinker, but was in the area and wanted a Chia tea. I looked up their menu and see they have a signature drink called a Housemade Chai. Sounds good right? Once I got to the shop I was greeted by some very unfriendly employees who seemed to have some sort of issue with me coming to spend money at this establishment? I order the Housemade Chai and watched them make my drink. Seemed to me that they just poured Third Street brand Chai from store bought container and mixed it will Almond milk? Very disappointing if you ask me. That added with the poor service, I will take my business else where next time. Do better please. And read your reviews, seems to be an recurring issue with your employees.

Is
Review №34

The handheld waffle is so yummy, can be eaten by itself with nothing else! The lavender honey latte is exactly what you imagine 💞

Th
Review №35

Relaxed atmosphere. Aesthetically pleasing design. Friendly service. I got the berry lemonade— which is mildly flavored... but this is a coffee shop and not lemonade stand so I can’t really complain. Great place to stop and work for the day.

Ja
Review №36

What an awesome place with fantastic coffee! Not only is it just a good coffee shop with friendly staff, their mission is a wonderful thing to be a part of as well. Definitely stop if youre in Denver!

Ch
Review №37

Love the concept of this neighborhood coffee shop. Nice outdoor patio, dog friendly and cool for getting work done

ma
Review №38

Amazing local coffee shop. My favorite in Denver so far. Ample seating. Great nitro drinks. Small snacks available. Great concept

La
Review №39

Love! Super friendly, great coffee, really cute space and a great mission. What’s not to love?

Ma
Review №40

Beautiful coffee spot Erionna is the best barista

Da
Review №41

Cute little coffee shop. Not too busy, considering its right off I-70 and Colorado.

Br
Review №42

The service at this coffee shop was truly amazing! A worker came and took my order at my car window while waiting in the drive thru lane. They were very kind, polite, and quick! Loved the coffee too

Ph
Review №43

The coffee here is one of the best in Denver. The staff is always friendly when I visit.

Ma
Review №44

I absolutely loved it here. The vibe was so relaxed, and the people were fantastic. I got a white chocolate mocha and veggie burrito, and would recommend them to everyone!

Se
Review №45

Full bodied coffee flavored here nice drive up and customer service!

Mo
Review №46

Wonderful! Working down the street doing Covid testing for City of Denver. We ordered coffees and Chia teas. The Chai tea was the best ever, so spiced and flavorful. My new favorite coffee shop!

Ja
Review №47

Very cool layout and use of the building space. Cortado was good.

Me
Review №48

Such a cute place with great vibes. Loved my iced coffee, it was so delicious and the staff was very friendly!

Co
Review №49

Went to this coffee shop about a week ago near closing time, Eugene was manning the order table outside and was so nice and lively while standing in the cold taking orders. He brought out the coffee, and it was great despite it being the end of the urn for the day. A few minutes later, Eugene was kind enough to bring us free pastries as well to close out the shop. Will definitely be back for more coffee, hopefully to see Eugene!

Ci
Review №50

Great latte :0)

Lu
Review №51

Went into Prodigy for the first time today and they definitely exceeded my expectations! Friendly staff, great ambience and excellent latte. Shout out to the two baristas who made my morning! (:

Ry
Review №52

My absolute favorite coffee shop in all of Denver. Such an amazing staff, with delicious coffee.Their pastries/muffins/burritos are also wonderful. Prodigy will always be my go-to.

Re
Review №53

Simple and relaxing atmosphere. Awesome latte and burritos. Friendly staff, clean, and a great mission statement. Gives back to community. Please support this business.

ia
Review №54

Very good coffee, simple but strong flavor .

Sa
Review №55

One of the best place to drink a cup of tea here in Denver. They served unique coffee as well. Also, their tables could offer a lot of space for people especially those who brought laptop with them.

Sh
Review №56

My son and I meet a friend here once in a while. I can almost never afford fun stuff on a fixed income... but when possible, we love to get an iced chai for me, and a waffle and Italian soda for Kiddo.

ra
Review №57

Great little gem tucked away! Great food, coffee, atmosphere. Love their community mission

Ma
Review №58

Amazing coffee. Awesome environment!

Ab
Review №59

Cute coffee shop with breakfast/ snack options. I had the “Lavanilla Latte” (Lavender + Vanilla) a daily special and I was delicious! Also ordered the veggie breakfast sandwich and was not disappointed. Plenty of seating including outdoors with views of the mountains.

Je
Review №60

Nice coffee shop, friendly staff and drinks prepared to perfection. My go to is a decaf latte, usually stay and hangout when I can. Great atmosphere!

Ty
Review №61

Tasty. Only went through the drive thru but super friendly staff. Veggie breakfast burrito was good, I like that they toasted it.

Da
Review №62

Other than giving me the wrong order they were great! Great customer service. Wonderful ambience. I will definitely be coming back.

Te
Review №63

If you are looking for a coffee shop and cakes, this is the place to be! It offers free wifi and also has a smoking facility inside the venue (if youre a smoker). The staff/waiters are always very helpful and bubbly. The coffee was on point, and the food was excellent. It is well priced and a nice atmosphere.

Be
Review №64

If you want to wake up, shotgun a cortado 😁😁😁 youre welcome

Ro
Review №65

This is a really cool converted building into a unique neighborhood coffeehouse. We were drawn by the art on the outside and they have a pretty cool outdoor space with a great view of the mountains. Their mission and their coffee are both good. I’m happy to see small businesses like this up and running and youngsters getting out into the workforce with innovative ideas and quality service. Check it out!

Ra
Review №66

The coffee quality is perfect and the service is commendable, very good and perfect to the customers.

Ha
Review №67

Great atmosphere, friendly service. I got a vanilla latte and my friend got an Americano! Both delicious. We also got breakfast burritos that were scrumptious! 😋 Definitely will be back!

B
Review №68

Very delicious hot chocolate with Oat milk. Friendly staff and nice environment. Not many pastry/food options. They didnt even have jam for the croissants ..

Da
Review №69

Great mission. If youre already getting coffee in the area, go there. Your dollars will help.

Ti
Review №70

Great coffee, service, treats, & atmosphere to start your day!🌆

St
Review №71

Super cute place and great coffee! The people working there were awesome as well!

Ma
Review №72

I was looking for a good coffee shop on my way home from the mountains and found this place. I️ loved the warm, trendy feel of Prodigy. The baristas were super friendly and hospitable. As for our drinks, they were just as good as the rest of the place! My wife loved her mocha and my nitro cold brew was great too. No complaints! We will definitely be back the next time we’re in town.

Tr
Review №73

Love this converted space. The accommodations and service were great. The liege waffles were delicious. Hope they catch on locally. Maybe they can start offering savory options or the choco or hazelnut sauce dip.

Vi
Review №74

The ideal cafe experience. Fantastic coffee, fast internet, exceptional snacks (I love the artichoke hand pie), and a community mission that has tangibly integrates the community and the incredible students who give it character. Easily one of my top 5 cafes of all time.

sc
Review №75

Amazing place first time drive through took 5min with line and coffee is amazingSecond time got moore amazing coffeeAnd the third time OMG the burritos are to die for just like home cooked by grandma. And the coffee is to die for.I stop every time im close.

Ra
Review №76

Awesome little coffeehouse. Recommended by a friend.

Ol
Review №77

Coffee from whole foods. Not the best

Me
Review №78

Best mocha Ive had in a long time. Exactly what Ive been craving. Thank you for making my day better!

MC
Review №79

Group of friends from Hiawatha Davis Rec center come for Coffee and Conversation. Staff is very pleasant and helpful!!

St
Review №80

Coconut mocha! Mmmm

Me
Review №81

Great coffee, but man those people that work there are dingdongs. The guy gave me a lid meant for a straw, with no straw, no opening to drink from, plus had his mask under his nose the whe time. I had to repeat my order three times for the woman to hear it because the music was so loud. I watched my drink sit on the table fora couple minutes because the guy said I have to do something with it first but didnt actually do anything???

Ra
Review №82

Nice place and friendly people

An
Review №83

Great coffee. Even with covid-19 you can still enjoy sitting there. Great service.

Ka
Review №84

One of my new favorite coffee shops! The girl that took my order today was super friendly and helpful. I loved the vibe of this busy place and it was still a great place to hang out with my little babe.I ordered pretty quickly, so next time I have to check out their seasonal/ specialty drinks - if they had any. Maybe some matcha 😉

An
Review №85

Great druve-thru spot!

Jo
Review №86

Prodigy is a great coffeehouse. Not only is the coffee good, the place is a nonprofit with a great mission.

Ha
Review №87

Service was great. Coffee was good. Not a ton of seating but if you get there early not problem or in the summer there is outdoor seating. Love the little booths they have (only three). Also a little separate room if you are meeting with a group which is really nice. Parking on premises is a bonus for this Denver coffee shop as well.

Br
Review №88

Gotta Love local small businesses

Ma
Review №89

OMG.... its an awesome place...you gotta stop in!!!

El
Review №90

The music was too loud and obscene. One lady was hardly wearing a shirt. The wife and I felt uncomfortable there. Other than the coffee, nothing was worth writing home about. I would recommend going to a different shop.

Mi
Review №91

Pretty good coffee shop with a nice minimalist, rustic interior. I also like what they their mission statement is.

Al
Review №92

Aesthetically pleasing shop, that offers a very open, warm, and caring vibe with amazing staff. Repurposed Jiffy Lube but also has the cozy atmosphere of a traditional coffee shop❤☕🔥

Ed
Review №93

Good coffee, music, and friendly service.

Ma
Review №94

They don’t accept cash, which is illegal. On every piece of us currency there is a note: this legal tender is good for all debts public and private “. Unconstitutional

Ki
Review №95

Best chai ever, they make it in house! It has such a nice blend of spices, you can really taste the cinnamon. The staff is always so lovely as well.

Ro
Review №96

It is nice and wide open dine in

Ra
Review №97

Been here several times thruout the year and I have to say - its always good. The wait for the food this past time was a little longer then usual, but overall - a definite must try! Delicious, always plentifull and always leave stuffed!

Ka
Review №98

Waited 10 minutes for an iced americano with no ice in it.

Ar
Review №99

Nice place to think about business. Quick, helpful, and friendly service. Prices were fair.

Me
Review №100

Awesome mission, great drinks, friendly service. Cute atmosphere and good place for work or personal meetings.

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  • Address:3801 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, United States
  • Site:http://prodigyventures.org/
  • Phone:+1 720-441-3187
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Non-profit organization
Working hours
  • Monday:6:30AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:6:30AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–12PM
  • Thursday:6:30AM–3PM
  • Friday:6:30AM–3PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–3PM
  • Sunday:6:30AM–3PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Drive-through:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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