Before there was a craft coffee shop on nearly every corner of the city, Little Owl Coffee was helping to introduce the people of Denver to high-quality, thoughtfully-sourced brew. Seanna Carrelo opened the original in June 2013 — the downtown location having since become a staple for diverse swathes of the urban caffeine crowd. On January 2, the cafe opened its second location — an ongoing residency at the uber-chic mixed-retail space Free Market. Tucked away behind the shopping area, the elegant marble interior can be directly accessed via the alley in Dairy Block. Aside from a few barstools, there is almost no seating. The counter serves a simple beverage menu, sticking entirely to the classics. A small selection of pastries — courtesy of nearby Reunion Bakery — completes the food options. While the 15th Street location is better equipped for lounging, the new outpost maintains the prototype’s design values while primarily acting as a grab-and-go.
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