COMMUNITY PROFILE MAKE TIME FOR COFFEE TIME STORY AND PHOTOS BY JULI YANAI HOUSED IN AN AMBIENT SPACE WITH PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT, THE SHOP IS A QUIET OASIS. WITHIN THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH at 1373 N Grant St in Denver is a brand new coffee shop that celebrates Ethiopian coffee culture while supporting a collective of businesses. Coffee Time is on the east side of the church and is part of a collective of local businesses that support one another. Housed in an ambient space with plenty of natural light, the shop is a quiet oasis nestled within the hustle of Denver’s metropolis. The owner, Ibrahim Mohamud, is friendly, humble, and simply excited to be serving coffee and sharing the traditions of his cultural background. Once a month Mohamud makes it a point to host an Ethiopian coffee ceremony in the shop. On this day, patrons can expect to be delighted with the strong smell of coffee beans as they’re freshly roasted in the shop. Between the aroma of the coffee and traditional barley snacks, candy, and beautiful porcelain coffee cups — the space fosters a sense of community through the slow, intentional enjoyment of coffee. Ethiopia is also the birthplace of arabica coffee, and naturally, the shop’s premium drip coffee is Shebelle coffee. Shebelle is a blend originally from Sidama, grown way up in the highlands at elevations between 5,000 and 7,000 feet. Featuring a light-bodied taste with citrus and wine notes, Shebelle is regarded as the best blend from the Sidama region. As part of their collaboration with other local businesses, Coffee Time also has a house blend from Queen City Collective. The Belafonte coffee is Queen City’s flagship double-origin blend, featuring Ethiopian and Colombian beans that give it a delightful, layered taste. In addition to having delectable coffee choices, there are also a variety of pastry and food options. But more specifically, they offer a fantastic breakfast burrito that incorporates Ethiopian spices with an earthy flavor. COFFEE TIME 1373 N. Grant St. - in the basement of the First Baptist Church - Hours: M – Sat 7 a.m. – 6p.m. closed Sunday Phone: (303) 548-9431 10 DENVER VOICE July 2025
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