Bardo, Broadway
56 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 31 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people who mention Bardo recommend it. Many praise its cozy, comfortable atmosphere and many note it stays open late, and a couple like its time-limited wifi for staying focused on work. One commenter thinks the Broadway shop is likely the most comfortable place to sit. Coffee opinions are mixed: some say the coffee is good, one calls it awful and one gives its drip a middling score. Single commenters warn that parking is rough at peak times and that it may be declining. Bardo has several shops; this listing is the Broadway one.
Address
The Bardo Coffee House, 238 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
At a glance
- Best for
- Work, Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Mighty_Lorax in r/Denver · Feb 2024
Names Bardo Coffee House as a late option that stays open until midnight.
- Recommendsu/jmspfrd in r/Denver · Oct 2024taste
Describes The Bardo favorably and mentions the beans it uses.
- Recommendsu/ImaginaryStress4444 in r/Denver · Sep 2024ambience
Spent many hours there and misses it.
- Recommendsu/badgaldyldyl in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Says they are writing from there now and love it.
- Recommendsu/spiritsandnature in r/Denver · Nov 2025taste
Says Bardo, with several locations, has great coffee and late hours.
- Caveatu/ComprehensiveThing51 in r/denverfood · Jul 2026parking
Warns that parking is rough at peak times.
- Recommendsu/FlowersForBergeron in r/Denver · Feb 2024
Says the Bardo on Broadway closes around midnight, hedging with an uncertain memory.
- Recommendsu/Earthia100 in r/Denver · Aug 2026
Names Bardo on South Broadway as popular, staying busy even into the evening.
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- Mixedu/SuburbanSponge in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Gives its black drip a middling 6/10 in the ranked list.
- Recommendsu/Wroena in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Calls it a good old-school pick with good coffee and pastries.
- Caveatu/Buttassauce in r/denverfood · Mar 2024taste
Says Bardo's coffee is awful and that they had assumed few others agreed.
- Recommendsu/Ben_Drinkin_Coffee in r/denverfood · Mar 2024ambience
Likes Bardo and says its Wi-Fi time limit keeps them focused on work.
- Recommendsu/Xtroll_guruX in r/Denver · Apr 2025
Names the bardo as a suggestion in reply to the request.
- Recommendsu/leopardskin_pillbox in r/denverfood · Nov 2025
Lists Bardo among suggested cute coffee shops.
- Recommendsu/roundart in r/Denver · Aug 2026ambience
Drives there for the chill atmosphere and friendly people; the time-limited wifi helps them focus.
- Mixedu/Kohkan3 in r/Denver · Aug 2026consistency
Says Bardo is okay for working, but thinks it is declining like Stella's.
- Recommendsu/bascule in r/denverfood · Jul 2026
Has frequented this Bardo location for many years and just found out the brand has several sites.
- Recommendsu/Left-Entertainment11 in r/Denver · Mar 2026
Suggests Bardo as an option, though it is not nearby and late hours seem unlikely.
- Recommendsu/BirdAndWords in r/Denver · Oct 2024ambience
Praises the atmosphere and says it has solid chairs.
- Recommendsu/gayboi6667 in r/Denver · Feb 2026ambience
Suggests the couch and booths at Bardo's for reading.
- Recommendsu/mysummerstorm in r/Denver · Oct 2024ambience
Says Bardo on Broadway likely offers the most comfortable seating.
- Recommendsu/ActuaryPersonal2378 in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Says they love Bardo.
- Recommendsu/tre4cle in r/denverfood · Jul 2026ambience
Ranks the Broadway branch just behind the top choice for coziness.
- Recommendsu/discolemonvde in r/denverfood · Nov 2025ambience
Calls Bardo cute and cozy.
- Recommendsu/Tiny_Prancer_88 in r/Denver · Mar 2025
Says Bardo's coffee houses stay open late and several locations exist around town, while other late-night spots are gone.
- Recommendsu/bauerboo86 in r/denverfood · Feb 2025
Simply names The Bardo as the answer.
- Recommendsu/hanap8127 in r/denverfood · Sep 2024
Names Bardo Coffee House as a suggestion, with no details.
- Recommendsu/YaUr23 in r/Denver · Sep 2024ambience
Calls it the best environment.
- Recommendsu/creept in r/denverfood · Jun 2024ambience
Says it has a pleasant, cozy feel.
- Mixedu/evergreengoth in r/Denver · Feb 2026wait time
Calls Bardo a go-to reading spot but often ends up on its back patio because seats inside are full.
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