Football season is back, which means weekends filled with touchdowns, tailgates, and the occasional couch-to-fridge sprint (hey, that counts as cardio). But while fans are fueling up with nachos and cold brews, many athletes are relying on a different performance booster: caffeine. Yep, coffee isn’t just a morning ritual—it’s also a legit game-day strategy.
Read MoreWelcome back to another Café Session, where we mix a little coffee knowledge with a lot of seasonal flavor. September is such a weird month—it feels like fall, but only because school’s back, football is kicking off, and fantasy drafts have people arguing over their “sleeper pick” like it’s life or death. In reality, summer is still hanging around, and the weather doesn’t let you forget it. Drafts are wrapped, rosters are set, and now comes the real fun: watching your “can’t-miss” pick either carry your team or crash and burn by Week 2.
Read MoreNot all coffee drinks are created equal—especially when there’s a pool party involved. From oat milk icons in mirrored sunglasses to cold brews brooding in the shade, this delightfully unhinged blog ranks your favorite summer sips by their poolside personality. Warning: you will see yourself in at least one of them.
Read MoreHey coffee crew, and welcome to our August Café Session! Back-to-school season is creeping in, and even though it might feel like summer’s winding down, don’t be fooled—we’ve still got plenty of heat headed our way. So hold off on the pumpkin spice cravings for now, and don’t ditch the cold brew just yet. August always has that weird in-between energy: not quite the end, not quite the beginning. The NFL preseason kicks off this month too—sure, it’s not as thrilling as the real deal, but it gives us a little taste of what’s to come (and, let’s be honest, it’s just nice to have football back on the screen again).
Read MoreSpoiler: Lap before a meeting = top-tier tragedy. Let’s face it: coffee spills happen. At Rise Cafe, we’ve seen it all—from the dramatic mid-air lid flip to the stealthy sleeve-soak that goes unnoticed until the caffeine has fully seeped into your soul (and your shirt). Some spills are minor inconveniences. Others? Full-blown lifestyle disruptions. In the spirit of community, caffeine, and shared suffering, we’ve officially ranked the worst times to spill your coffee—based on real (anonymous) stories from our customers and team.
Read MoreHey coffee crew, and welcome to our July Café Session! We’re officially kicking off the heart of summer—Fourth of July is right around the corner, Rockies season is in full swing (for better or worse), and while it’s definitely heating up out there, we’re not completely over it yet. The sunshine still feels good, the beer gardens are buzzing, and the occasional rainy afternoon has been doing us all a favor. Honestly, it’s the sweet spot of summer—the kind of weather where a cold brew hits just right, but you can still justify an iced cocktail at 2 p.m. because, well… what’s more American than day drinking in the sunshine?
Read MoreLet’s face it—coffee is basically a personality trait in Denver. Whether you’re sipping at your desk at Enterprise Coworking, fueling up for a hike, or just trying to power through a week of sun-soaked meetings, your coffee ritual matters. But have you ever noticed that the same beans can taste totally different depending on how they’re brewed?
Read MoreWelcome to the June Café Session, friends! We’re cruising through spring, and I’ve got to say—June has been pretty kind so far. The weather’s been warm but not unbearable (yet), and we’ve had some great afternoon storms rolling through. Honestly, is there anything better than falling asleep to the sound of rain and thunder after a long day?
Read MoreA fun ranking of careers powered by coffee (and questionable sleep schedules)
Here at Rise Cafe Denver, we see all kinds of caffeine-fueled characters walk through our doors—half-awake, hyper-focused, and everything in between. So, we decided it’s time to give credit where it’s due and formally recognize the professions that keep the coffee industry thriving.
Read MoreHey coffee friends, and welcome to our April Café Session! Spring is finally settling in here in Denver, and it’s been just nice enough lately to actually enjoy your coffee outside without needing to carry a backup jacket. Fingers crossed we can make it a little longer without hail season showing up and wreaking havoc—so far, so good, but we all know Denver loves a good surprise storm.
Read MoreAh, morning. That magical time when birds chirp, the sun rises, and you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day! Just kidding. If you’re anything like us at Rise Café Denver, your mornings probably involve groggy stumbles to the kitchen, a strong desire to stay wrapped in your blanket burrito, and an overwhelming need for coffee. But do you really need that first cup, or are you just drinking it out of habit? Take this completely unscientific, totally unverified morning test to find out just how badly you need that sweet, caffeinated nectar today.
Read MoreHey coffee friends, and welcome to our March Café Session! We’ve made it through another winter (mostly), and spring is officially right around the corner. Of course, in Denver, that means absolutely nothing. Will we get a glorious 80-degree patio day? A surprise blizzard? Hail, rain, and sun all within the same hour? Probably all of the above. Weather whiplash is just part of the deal this time of year.
Read MoreCoffee has been fueling conversations, revolutions, and morning routines for centuries. But did you know it has also brewed its fair share of wild conspiracies? From old wives’ tales to internet-fueled theories, coffee has been at the center of some truly bizarre claims. Today, we’re spilling the beans on the strangest coffee-related conspiracies floating around.
Read MoreHey coffee friends, and welcome to our February Café Session! Somehow, we’ve already made it through the shortest (but somehow still exhausting) month of the year. Between the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and the absolute chaos of the 4 Nations Face-Off, February really packed in the drama. Let’s be honest—most of us didn’t even know that tournament was happening until the final game, and then suddenly, everyone was a die-hard hockey fan. It got a lot of attention in the second-to-last matchup, but not just for what happened on the ice—wild times.
Read MoreWinter mornings are tough, even for coffee beans. But just like us, they find warmth in camaraderie and a hot cup of… well, themselves. In this whimsical conversation, we imagine what coffee beans would talk about on a cold winter morning if they had a little too much caffeine and a lot of personality.
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