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Local cafés
By Nicole Queen
nqueen@mscd.edu

Though Auraria’s coffeeshop scene is relatively small, nearby Larimer Street is full of places to get your caffeine fix and a tasty pastry. Here are some top picks.

The Evil Bean
1512 Larimer St.
Right in the heart of Writer Square, The Evil Bean café shares a wall and an owner with Jamaica Juice, making for a great quick-bite combo. Stop for lunch with sandwiches, salads, healthy smoothies, espresso drinks and pastries.

Price Range:
$5.50 – $6.00 for a sandwich
$4.75 – $5.50 for a salad
$4.00 – $4.75 for a 24 oz. smoothie
$1-$4.00 for coffee and espresso beverages
Personal Favorite: Big Mean Green Machine with apple juice, spirulina, wheatgrass, lime and banana.

The Market
1445 Larimer St.
The Market, located along the bustling Larimer Square, offers a great selection of gourmet coffee and espresso beverages along with wine, bottled beer and tasty deli treats.

Price Range:
$1.99 – $6.25 for breakfast
$6.10 – $8.50 for sandwiches
$7.95 for lunch/dinner entrees
$4.25 – $11.25 for salads (per pound)
Personal Favorite: The Café Mocha Mint with soy milk; $2.95 for a single shot of espresso, $3.40 for a double.

Gelazzi
1411 Larimer St.
Gelazzi brings the signature Italian sweet treat to Denver’s Larimer Square in a hip, colorful retro atmosphere.

Price range:
$3.49 – $4.99 for gelato scoops
Personal Favorite: A piccolo cup of acai berry and mango gelato.