I stumbled upon Michelangelo's while headed to Wired Coffee and Art this morning. It is in SoBo (South Broadway).
Michelangelo's is a coffee and wine bar, also serving panini sandwiches, pastries & deserts.Michelangelo's is an inviting place, with hardwood floors, old looking faux finish walls, and a funky, yet classic decor marked by wine crates used as a coffee table, a large Michelangelo painting on the wall, stone pillars, and warm accents. The actual bar, with wine glasses hanging overhead and a contemporary brushed steel front, adds the finishing touches to a great atmosphere.
I had a latte, which was wonderful. The service is great, the owner (Michael) is very friendly, and the atmosphere is excellent.I would highly recommend this place!
Perks:
- Atmosphere
- Wonderful coffee
- Great decor
- Live music events
- Wine, espresso & coffee tastings (see the calendar on their website)
- Free WiFi!
- Late hours
Location: 1 Broadway Suite B105 Denver, CO 80203
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30 reviews/comments:
This place ROCKS!! THe owner and staff are really nice, and it's a good change of pace from your typical coffee shop.
I am sitting in Michelangelo's right this sec. Its about 530pm, a few people either drinking wine or coffee, the lights are dim but bright enough to read as some are. The music is loud enough to muffle your conversation from the adjacent table and quiet enough to enjoy.
They are friendly here and the place is clean.....looking forward to bringing my girlfriend here for wine and cheese.
I looked on Michelangelo's website and their calendar said Friday Jan 27th was live jazz. The menu looked good. I drove all the way across town, parked, and when I went to the door, a sign said CLOSED - PRIVATE PARTY. Gee, if they took the time to put live jazz on their calendar, shouldn't they have mentioned it was a private party? DUH!
AWESOME!!!
I don't know where to start.
Thursday 3/27/06 @ 7:00 P.M.
This place is GORGEOUS! I lean towards Funky, this is not Funky. It's Euro-great! On the smaller side with a White Baby Grand Piano in the front window, sofa's, metal tables with wood flooring. It just works.
Two of the nicest people working the place, one could not ask for better Representatives of this fine cafe! Hours are late and thats IMPORTANT. There is music on some weekends I've heard. There may be a cover, I'm more in favor of an open mic & no cover, However, you can't have everything!
I'm giving this place 100% on the Hunter-Man EuroScale. If it had sidewalk tables out front I would have been totally blown away.
Do not pass GO, Head straight for Michelangelos, across the street from Freakys on South Broadway in the SOBO District its HAUTE!
Your Roving Reporter the Hunter-Man!
3/27/06 7:00 P.M. Thursday
Michelanglos knocked my socks off!
I usually go for the Funky CoffeeHouses, Michelanglos is not Funky. I would call it "EuroCool"
White baby grand in the window with metal tables and wood floors make this place is very HAUTE!
Coffee was great! I understand they have music on weekends and sometimes there may be a cover. I'm more in favor of an open mic and no cover but look, you can't have everything. This is a Must visit place. This was one of the friendliest places I've been in a long time.
I give this CoffeeHouse a 100 on the Hunter-Man EuroCool scale!
Right across the street from Freakys on Broadway....
Great Coffee.Great Dessert.Even Better Wine, Who Could ask for more? Oh, yes, the feel of the place...the people, the relaxtion you feel, why would you want to go any where else? I see that that as you become a regular they become to know you by name...unique, makes me want to come back not just for the great coffee wine andd dessert but for the friendleness I would aqquire, I never would get this any where else and I must check out the live music next Friday!
Michelangelo's is like stepping into the old world......maybe Italy by the way it is decorated. Great coffee and and an even better wine list. I'll be back!
xLooking over the calander of events...I am excited that they are having live music both this Friday and Saturday night!! This is a great relaxing place to be and I love the food and wine!
Not to mention of course the to die for italian coffee!!
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Michelangelo's
Excellent. Great Service. Great food. Excellent coffee. Comfy Cozy.
Holy Grounds
Liked the atmosphere. Although the $7 glass of wine was downright undrinkable, and I was hit up for money by a passerby who wouldn't leave. Will try it again sometime to give it another chance.
THE COFFEE IS WEAK AND WATERY. MUST BE SOME OFF BRAND OF CHEAP COFFEE
Michangelos is precisely what other coffee shop owners want but can never have. The owner has created a flawless environment that simply allows you to unwind and connect. The patrons are an excellent blend of locals and newcomers who soon become regulars. Think of coming home, sitting in your living room and snuggling up to a great book with some distant jazz. Think Michangelos. Free WiFi, superb live music, superior coffee and wine and personable, dedicated staff.
I am Michael Palermo, the owner of Michelangelo's A Coffee & Wine Bar. It seems to me it is to much a coincidence that my business just received those 2 negative comments, one about the bad glass of wine and the other about the watered down cheap coffee. Just a couple of days ago I caught 2 xcustomers stealing a cup of coffee. What a price to pay for your integrity! I cannot be positive that this person posted these comments.....but why not post your name when speaking badly of someone or someplace.If this person is legit then why not post your name and give me the opportunity to correct your unpleasant experience here at Michelangelo's. Blogs are great,however, it gives the BAD people in this world an opportunity to try hurting someone. What goes around comes around!
I cannot believe the owner of the coffee shop actually tried to justify bad comments by blaming others. He has essentially called the people out who left bad comments. Arrogance. As the owner of a business, you should think about the impact of your words here, I've heard several people comment on your posting and quite frankly are very disappointed in how you handle conflict. If I were to complain, would I also recieve such negative feedback? Integrity. Much like love, is a word that is used but seldom practiced. Perhaps a word that should be in your vocabularly is HUMILITY.
Absolutely wonderful place to meet with friends. We were in a few days back and had the pleasure of witnessing the red hat ladies at Michelangelo's. My frineds and I will gladly return.
what a lovely place my friends and i found recently. W also had the pleasure of witnessing the red hat ladies at Michelangelo's. A wonder4ful to meet with friends or associates. My friends and I will definitely return
Re: previous comment to the owner's comment... the owner is not arrogant ~ he has a heart and a passion for his place and also has a genuine heart for the patrons who visit. He does not serve cheap wine or coffee. He takes pride in what he serves and the quality is above the quality of most coffee shops. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but was it necessary to leave harmful messages to hurt a business? It is a truly great place ~ visit and enjoy! Ciao
Can not anyone tell Michael,"the owner" is the one posting all of the postive comments about his business as well as coming to his own defense re his service,food,wine,and most important inconsistent coffee. He is a FAKE. Poor man.
For working I give the place a 6.5. Although it's cozy and warm -- perfect for reading or hanging out -- the tables are small and electrical outlets few. The shop is not large enough to have a cell phone conversation without broadcasting what you say to the entire place.
To read a book or study, I'd love the place. But it's not the perfect workplace for a freelancer with a laptop.
Last Friday, before I went to the Mayan Theater, I stoped at Michelangelos and I loved it. It is such a nice place and the coffee is so good!!!! I highly recomended.
What a great atmosphere; warm and intimate, with an ecclectic feel that would invite anyone to feel right at home. The owner takes special interest to personally greet and get to know his clientele, a rare quality. He makes his business available to local artists to display their works and play their music at no profit to himself. What he provides is a little oasis for the community where people can gather, converse, create and share. And I haven't even spoken of the great coffee, paninis and the pastries. Fabulous! Nest time I will try the wine...It's worth the time and definately worth the money, but most of all worth the sense of community that is felt there... I will continue to take my friends and spread the good word about Michael and Michaelangelo's.
First time I've ever seen a "flame war" on a review site... Anyway, I just started going to M's after I OD'd on Stella's. I dig it! It was clean and had plenty of character. Compared w/ Stella's it had a much more mature crowd, which is a welcome change. Wireless is plenty fast, even on the patio. The baristas were exceedingly friendly too. My only complaint is that the drinks are a bit pricey. Overall an excellent coffee house!
Trouble with M's is that it's very expensive (most expensive coffee shop in the area). And while the employees are nice, the owner is a total jackass. It's a nice location and good for people watching, but I much prefer Buffalo Doughboy's on Lincoln and Dakota, or Cafe Europa over on Penn. Also, the coffee IS weak. M waters it down so much you can often see the bottom of the cup through it. Same brand of coffee at Doughboy's, by the way, so it's easy to compare. I'm not sure what brand Cafe Europa uses.
I go to Michelangelo's at least once a week. I love the staff and the food. I have never had a bad drink there. I am a soy drinker and ususally people don't know how to properly heat soy, but they make the best soy chai I've ever had. Yes, it's a little pricey, yes, it can be a little dark for reading (I bring a book light), but the excellent service and awesome company make up for it. I like that it's small and cozy - it's easy to pull off my headphones and strike up a conversation with whomever is sitting on the other end of the couch or at the next table if I want. Michael is sweet and really cares about the product he provides - he has refused to serve me a pastry becasue it wasn't fresh, and once when I was talking too much and my coffee got cold before I could drink it he gave me a brand new cup for free. I love to camp out there with my laptop and listen to live music on the weekends. I agree that Michael could provide some power strips for more people to plug in, but maybe he doesn't becasue 10 people on laptops would ruin the atmosphere. I just make sure I'm charged up before I go, and if I'm there long enough that my batery dies, well, I've been on the computer too long!
My husband and I were in town recently visiting our daughter. We are early risers and needed our daily fix of caffine. We had notice Michelangelos the evening before and walked over and had the most pleasurable experience ever for a coffee and wine bar.
Wished we had one in our small hometown of Broken Arrow, OK.
DO NOT GO HERE!
The soy hot chocolate I bought was $4 and it tasted like swiss miss.
I've also heard that the "house wine" is always what is the oldest and needs to be sold.
This place is expensive and downright cheesy!
If you're looking for quality, try one of the coffee shops that doesn't re-steam milk or pre-grind espresso.
I love this place. Ignore the troll making the negative posts. Not only is it a fine coffee shop, it is a lovely place for a romantic wine aperitif and cheese repast. The wine selection is small but excellent. Everything I've had here has a nice flair, just that little extra garnish to make it a cut above the rest. A great "pre-movie at the Mayan" date spot.
I have to agree that it is unfair to post anonymous, negative comments about a business without first giving the owner a chance to make things right. Not to do so makes me suspect the motives of the anonymous, negative poster.
In my opinion, the measure of a business owner is not that they are perfect, but how they handle a customer's legitimate concerns. Did the previous, anonymous poster bring his concerns to the owner's attention in respectful way and give him a chance to address them? If so, I stand corrected. If not - ???
My personal experience here has been excellent, and I would encourage everyone to give at least as much weight to the many positive comments as to the very few negative ones.
I am NOT the owner, I have no relationship to the owner, and I have signed my real name. Kurt Schmidtke, Denver
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