A coffee shop has to be doing something right when you are still thinking about the drinks hours later. Home Away Coffee gave us that kind of stop during our Denver trip. Lana ordered the blueberry muffin latte hot, while the iced carrot cake latte came topped with cream cheese cold foam.
The carrot cake latte paired warm spice with a rich cream cheese cold foam. The cold foam was the star. It brought the tangy, creamy flavor that made the latte feel specific rather than like another sweet seasonal coffee.
It genuinely tasted like carrot cake in coffee form.
What made us want to stay was the space itself. Home Away felt comfortable, calm and true to its name. It was the kind of coffee shop where a quick stop could easily turn into a slower morning together.
A neighborhood coffee shop built around comfort.
Home Away Coffee describes itself as a place where community, comfort and quality come together. The café sits in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood and keeps the menu connected to other Colorado businesses.
The shop serves locally roasted beans from Middle State Coffee, pastries from Reunion Bakery and breakfast burritos from Bonfire Burritos. That local lineup gives visitors more than a specialty drink while keeping the experience rooted in Denver.
Local coffee, pastries and breakfastTwo seasonal lattes made the stop.
Hot blueberry muffin latte
Lana chose this pastry inspired seasonal latte hot. It was a cozy counterpoint to the iced drink and made the order feel especially suited to a Denver coffee stop.
Iced carrot cake latte
Warm carrot cake spice and coffee came topped with cream cheese cold foam. That rich, slightly tangy foam was the part that made the drink memorable.
Reunion Bakery pastries
The café serves pastries from the Denver bakery. We did not try one on this visit, but they give the menu an easy coffee date pairing.
Bonfire Burritos
Breakfast burritos from the Golden, Colorado favorite are also available if you want something more substantial with your coffee.
Our recommendation: Check the seasonal menu before visiting. The hot blueberry muffin latte is the cozy choice, while the iced carrot cake latte stands out for its cream cheese cold foam.
The details worth knowing
It is in RiNo
Home Away is on Blake Street in Denver’s River North Art District, a useful stop to pair with time exploring the neighborhood.
Transit is close
The café is steps from the 38th and Blake RTD station, which makes it convenient if you are exploring Denver without a car like we were.
Street parking is available
RiNo Art District notes free street parking on both sides of the street. Availability can vary with neighborhood events.
Current hours: Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Seasonal drinks and hours can change, so check Home Away Coffee’s official site or Instagram before visiting.