Dandy Lion, Park Hill
32 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Dandy Lion, and many mention that it doubles as a plant shop, with a few mentioning a greenhouse-like space. A couple call it whimsical and a couple mention its Vietnamese iced coffee or Vietnamese touches; one finds it a quiet, out-of-the-way spot and one says it suits working. It has more than one shop; commenters name Park Hill, where the listed shop is, and Central Park.
Address
Dandy Lion Coffee Co., 5225 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80207
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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/malicious_joy42 in r/denverfood · Aug 2025ambience
Recommends it and notes you can browse its plant offerings while waiting.
- Recommendsu/wigbuns in r/denverfood · Nov 2025
Suggests Dandy Lion as a cute spot for the visit.
- Recommendsu/SuburbanSponge in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Rates its black drip 8/10, noting no large size is offered.
- Recommendsu/Lackluster_Compote in r/Denver · Nov 2026taste
Notes it doubles as a plant shop and calls its Vietnamese iced coffee the best.
- Recommendsu/April_Bloodgate in r/denverfood · Jun 2024ambience
Recommended in Park Hill, especially for someone who enjoys having plants around.
- Recommendsu/Stocks_And_Hocks in r/denverfood · Jul 2024
Lists it among their top picks.
- Recommendsu/dustlesswalnut in r/Denver · Mar 2025
Suggests Dandy Lion for coffee.
- Recommendsu/Glum_Hyena_2708 in r/Denver · Nov 2026ambience
Highlights a small greenhouse and hanging swing-style chairs as charming features.
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- Recommendsu/kbotc in r/Denver · Apr 2026
Describes Dandylion as a plant store that also serves coffee.
- Recommendsu/annielovescoffees in r/denverfood · Aug 2025ambience
Calls it a personal favorite with parking, latte art and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/runthebrews in r/Denver · Mar 2025ambience
Was a regular at this neighborhood coffee spot while living nearby; finds it whimsical.
- Recommendsu/shouldofirregardless in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Adds a vote for Dandy Lion.
- Recommendsu/xxx__xxx in r/Denver · Nov 2026
Names Dandy Lion Coffee as a pick.
- Recommendsu/Roshers in r/denverfood · Nov 2025
Lists Dandy Lion among places they say are must-tries.
- Recommendsu/BearLeek25 in r/denverfood · Aug 2025
Names Dandylion as their answer to the favorite-shop question.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Sun-5324 in r/denverfood · Aug 2025ambience
Recommends Dandy Lion Coffee Co. as a quiet, out-of-the-way place.
- Recommendsu/elfrinen in r/denverfood · Jan 2024
Lists Dandy Lion among recommended spots farther out.
- Recommendsu/MakarforPrez in r/Denver · Apr 2026ambience
Calls it mostly a greenhouse-type plant shop where coffee is also sold.
- Recommendsu/ZippyTheWonderPig in r/Denver · Aug 2025
Names Dandy Lion as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/knivesofsmoothness in r/denverfood · Jun 2025
Names The Dandy Lion as a personal favorite for coffee.
- Recommendsu/Plucked_Dove in r/denverfood · Jul 2024
Describes Dandy Lion as great, at its Central Park (Stapleton) location.
- Recommendsu/digitaldave4ever in r/denverfood · Jan 2024ambience
Recommends checking it out and says the atmosphere is great.
- Recommendsu/FreaksNFlowers in r/denverfood · Jul 2026ambience
Recommends Dandy Lion Coffee for plant-filled vibes and a small indoor greenhouse.
- Recommendsu/Secret_Sunshine in r/denverfood · Nov 2025
Says Dandy Lion is their current favorite coffee shop.
- Recommendsu/clydeas in r/denverfood · Aug 2025
Calls Dandy Lion a gem, praising its serious coffee and plant focus.
- Recommendsu/SunflowerSt8ofMind in r/denverfood · Aug 2025ambience
Agrees with the Dandylion pick and calls the place whimsical.
- Recommendsu/IcyCheck2240 in r/denverfood · Jul 2024
Lists it as one of the options worth trying.
- Recommendsu/heyramona1 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024ambience
Likes it for its nice interior and Vietnamese touches, and says it's suitable for working.
- Recommendsu/adthrowaway2020 in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Calls Dandy Lion's superb and notes nobody has mentioned it yet.
- Recommendsu/earnestfrivolity in r/denverfood · Jul 2026
Named among several recommended Park Hill coffee shops, with the commenter noting A Line transit access.
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