What is the average survivability for Coffee Shop across Denver's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods in Denver, the average projected chance that a Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 75.8% at a typical address. City Park West, ranked #1, is at 83.6% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Coffee Shop in Denver?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Denver for Coffee Shop include Trails at First Creek (ranked last, at 53.7% at a good address and 51.3% at a typical address), Sand Creek Ranch, and Sun Meadow. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Coffee Shop survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Coffee Shop in Denver

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Coffee Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Denver to open a Coffee Shop is City Park West, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 160 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Denver would a Coffee Shop make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Denver address you are weighing.

2026 ranking of Denver neighborhoods to open a Coffee Shop, at a good address, from City Park West (84.0% survival) to Trails at First Creek.

August 31, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: City Park West: 84.0% at a good address, 83.6% at a typical address for Coffee Shop (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 160 of 186 ranked

Average across the 186 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 75.8% for Coffee Shops

Most challenging area: Trails at First Creek: 53.7% at a good address, 51.3% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Denver to open a Coffee Shop is City Park West, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 82.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Trails at First Creek, at 53.7% at a good address and 51.3% at a typical address. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Denver to Open a Coffee Shop?

City Park West ranks #1 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods in and around Denver for Coffee Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	City Park West	Denver	84.0%	83.6%	84.0%	82.6%
2	Platt Park	Denver	84.0%	83.5%	84.0%	82.6%
3	Speer	Denver	84.0%	83.0%	84.0%	75.0%
4	Civic Center	Denver	84.0%	82.8%	84.0%	80.0%
5	Washington Park West	Denver	84.0%	82.7%	84.0%	80.8%
6	Lincoln Park	Denver	84.0%	82.6%	84.0%	76.4%
7	Overland	Denver	84.0%	82.6%	84.0%	77.2%
8	Five Points	Denver	84.0%	82.1%	84.0%	60.6%
9	Baker	Denver	84.0%	82.1%	84.0%	73.6%
10	Country Club	Denver	84.0%	82.1%	84.0%	71.4%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Denver Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Coffee Shop would make the most money in or around Denver comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

City Park West is ranked #1 for Coffee Shop survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address; Trails at First Creek is ranked last of the 186, at 53.7% at a good address and 51.3% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Coffee Shop in Denver requires careful location choice. Across the 186 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 75.8% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Coffee Shop in or Around Denver?

When selecting a location for a Coffee Shop in or around Denver, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

Where in or Around Denver Should I Start a Coffee Shop?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are City Park West, Platt Park, and Speer, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Trails at First Creek, Sand Creek Ranch, and Sun Meadow. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Denver to Open a Coffee Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Coffee Shop in Denver is City Park West, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.6% at a typical address (14 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Platt Park and Speer. 160 of the 186 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Denver?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Coffee Shop Rankings in Denver Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Denver.

Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant for Denver Landlords?

In City Park West, the projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 83.6% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Coffee Shop in Denver

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Coffee Shop tenant in City Park West, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a typical address. Platt Park is at 83.5% at a typical address, and Speer at 83.0% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Denver for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Denver to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Denver.

Business Survivability Rankings: Denver: See how Coffee Shop compares to all other business types in Denver
Best Cities to Open a Coffee Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Coffee Shop
Business Survivability in City Park West, Denver: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Platt Park, Denver: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Speer, Denver: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Denver are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Denver

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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