Verb Coffee Roasters

Verb Coffee Roasters is a micro-roastery on 30th Street in Boulder. Their site says to expect bright, clean, fruit-forward coffees from quality-focused producers. Owner Mary is often mentioned by regulars. The space is modern-industrial, with about 12 seats, mostly benches.

One regular called the flat white the best in the country, so that's the one to try. The chai latte and cortado are good too. There are several single origins on pour-over at a time, so ask what's on today. Espresso comes with sparkling water on a little wooden tray. Pastries are from Dry Storage, and the chocolate chip cookie, bacon burrito and rhubarb danish are favorites. They have 2% milk as well as whole and oat.

Dogs and laptop folks are both regulars. The lot has a strict two-hour limit, and tickets are steep, so set a timer if you're staying a while.