Solid Grounds is Solid Goodness

I feel that I am a pretty good judge of coffee shops, as I visit more than my fair share. So, when I say that this coffee shop was as close to a 10 as I've seen in a long time, I think it's pretty accurate! Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. The shop is in a run down strip mall behind the McDonald Automotive Hyundai dealership on Broadway, just north of Arapahoe Rd. But I had a coupon, so I decided to check it out. It was SO COOL! The art on the walls, the antique coffee paraphernalia, the pastries from a local bakery, even the bathrooms were nice! It was cozy, but big enough to hold several groups of people, lots of comfy couches and chairs, and the staff was super helpful and smiley. I would venture to say that this is my new favorite coffee shop in Denver, or at least in South Metro Denver (I still have a lot more to try). OK, so all of this was just upon walking in the door. After further investigation, I realized that this was originally a Highlands Ranch coffeehouse run by several non-profit organizations that had gone through a transition into a thriving business. I also discovered that about 5 years ago, this was the coffee shop that offered me a full-time management position that I turned down in favor of Starbucks... what was I thinking?! I know that 5 years ago, it wasn't the right time to take over a small coffee shop in the middle of a big transition, but as you may guess, when I learned that I could have been a part of this sweet space, I had a twinge of regret running through my mind. Oh well, I will have to settle for just hanging out and enjoying the ambiance, the great service, and the swell coffee. Give me a call and let's meet for coffee at Solid Grounds, I think you'll like it! Oh, and by the way, if you have a Chinook Book (kind of like an Entertainment Book for us granola folk) there is a coupon for a free drink. See you there! 9.5