Amante Baseline

This is more than just a coffeehouse. It's an experience that starts as soon as you walk in. Why do I say this? Because the founders of this coffee place tries to recapture what Italians and Italy know as bar. A Bar in Italy is not what a bar in USA is. In Italy, you go to a bar mostly in the morning to get some coffee and a pastry for a quick breakfast or just a place to socialize. Amante perfectly recaptured that atmosphere. As an Italian who recently moved to the States I can guarantee you that this the closest thing you will ever get to experience the concept of Italian bar. What's also great is that their coffee beans are roasted in Italy and then shipped here, what's not to love? I went there on Monday, that's when they have 40% off on Italian spirits, so I took advantage of that by ordering an espresso "corrected" with an Italian spirit called Fernet, I recommend that! They don't do just italian style coffee beverages, they also do your typical american caffeinated drinks, so there's something for everybody. If you read this far, just go there, you have to experience this.

Nice coffee shop with mostly small tables for 1 or 2 people. There's one area upstairs with two long couches where a group can gather and another outdoor couch area on the upstairs balcony. The balcony also has several tables with umbrellas with a great view of the flatirons. I've only been here on weekends and it can be crowded but I've always found a spot.