Like other cities and towns, Arvada boasts quaint restaurants and hidden shops that can’t be found anywhere else. Often filled with locals only, these tucked-away gems are a source of pride for the city. So if you’re passing through town and in search of a coffee from somewhere other than Starbucks, Arvada can offer several choices. But what’s even better? If you choose to swing by one of the four cafes listed below, you’ll find yourself supporting more than just local businesses. These coffee shops are pursuing greater causes — sanctuary for families around the world, community bonding, employment for all abilities and more.
Global Goods and Coffee
Address: 5613 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday
Contact: 720-389-9030,
Description: Global Goods and Coffee is a local shop with a global goal. Founded by the nonprofit organization , the shop aims to support the mission of “restoring lives in the midst of war,” infectious disease and disaster. With every sale of an artisan handicraft available for purchase at the shop — which are brought directly from countries including Uganda, South Sudan, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo — families are financially supported around the world. Global Goods and Coffee offers specialty coffees, tea, smoothies, sandwiches, burritos, pies and pastries.
Steamer’s Coffeehouse
Address: 8565 Five Parks Drive
Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday
Contact: 303-456-7624,
Description: Located inside Jack’s Bar and Grill in the Village of Five Parks neighborhood, this community favorite offers locally roasted coffee from Coda Coffee and scratch-made treats that include muffins, cookies, scones and their highly demanded homemade pies. Both Jack’s Bar and Grill and Steamer’s Coffeehouse are recognized for the employment and training of dozens of individuals with developmental disabilities in their commercial prep kitchen across the street.
The Bridge Cafe
Address: 12740 W. 63rd Ave.
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Contact: 303-424-1144,
Description: The Bridge Cafe is a coffee shop on the Youth With a Mission Denver campus in Arvada. This cafe not only serves specialty coffee and treats, but acts as a place of fellowship for local Christian youths. Proceeds from the cafe help support the youth ministry as it provides in-depth, practical training for young Christians.
Learn more about Youth With a Mission Denver by visiting their
5430 Coffee and Events
Address: 6474 Ward Road
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Contact: 303-480-0500,
Description: This family-owned, community-minded coffee shop offers patron gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, teas, blended beverages, pastries and burritos. Alongside their menu, the shop also offers an environment perfect for large group meetings and other community gatherings. The shop comfortably seats more than 60 guests, and offers a free meeting room and free Wi-Fi. 5430 is also available for private parties and catering events.
Learn more about 5430 Coffee and Events by visiting their