Dirt Coffee Shop

 Dirt Coffee Bar

By Alex Mayer

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Dirt is a Local coffee shop that I have been to many a few times but never the less is a story that I wanted to tell. What they have done to achieve success is truly impressive. However, what's even more impressive is how they have paved this road to success without comprising their founding principles.

“Littleton Shop.” DIRT, www.dirtcoffee.org/littleton.

Dirt coffee shop started as a mobile truck that would make stops around the Denver area. Their main goal was and still is to "employ, train, and empower neurodivergent individuals." This is the main reason I chose dirt for my project as I think they have an awesome goal that I would love for more people to support it.

Huckleberry Roasters. “About Us.” Huckleberry Roasters, huckleberryroasters.com/pages/about.

They source all their coffee from the Denver local Huckleberry Roasters. Huckleberry Roasters is a fair trade coffee roasting organization that's goal is to be a "reliable business partner to small farms and coffee co-ops."

“Littleton Shop.” DIRT, www.dirtcoffee.org/littleton.

My experience going to Dirt was great. I went in the morning when it is always super busy so I could get the full experience. The atmosphere was great with chatter and a lovely aroma. The staff were awesome and always very helpful if you can't decide what to get.

I ended up ordering something new, which was a the special coffee of the month and gluten free blueberry scone. The coffee had a very sweet taste, I get hints of caramel, honey, chocolate, and above all a nutty flavor. The coffee was pretty good and I would definitely get it again. The scone even though gluten free, was light and fluffy which made it shockingly good.

After I had enjoyed the coffee and relaxed for a while in the shop I went up to have a chat with the manager. I caught her at a less busy moment and asked her about her time there.

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Q/A 

How long have you worked here and why? - 

“I have worked here for 2 years and I came here because I love coffee and wanted to help make a difference in an environment like this. I love working with and meeting neurodivergent individuals and helping them to flourish in a workplace."

What's your best memory from this place? -

“ My favorite memory is when I met this girl who was extremely nervous to work and thought she would be judged by everyone. We helped her through and by the time she got to her last week she was talking and having a great time with everyone that came in. I loved seeing her get out of her shell and become more confident in who she was."

"Catering." Dirt, www.dirtcoffee.org/catering

I think stories like those are why this place deserves love. They are not only making good coffee but also creating a support network and welcoming community. Overall Dirt is an awesome local shop that if you are ever in the Denver area is a must stop to try. They have amazing coffee and treats along with a fantastic goal to help give a safe space to those who need it.

Here is a map to the closest Starbucks which compared to Dunkin is a bit more popular in Colorado. It is about 3 minutes away but Dirt seems to be doing more then fine on business and is even moving to a bigger location soon.