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ink! Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for ink! Coffee; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Boria Capital, LLCRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Tagsink! CoffeeColorado coffee roastersSouth AmericaAfricaIndonesiaOwned by Boria Capital, LLCRoasts in-house
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ink! Coffee is a Colorado-based coffee company that began as a small push-cart operation in 1994 and grew into a local chain with multiple retail locations. The brand emphasizes its high-altitude roasting process, which it claims allows for a slower, more controlled development of flavor profiles. They serve a mix of coffee, espresso drinks, and food items in their cafes while maintaining a wholesale business.

Corporate ownership disclosure

ink! Coffee is owned by Boria Capital, LLC

The company is currently owned by Boria Capital, LLC. Following financial difficulties and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2024, reports indicate the business has been in the process of being sold to an executive from Leevers Supermarkets.

Owner-operated / independent

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-15.

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Ownership
The company is currently owned by Boria Capital, LLC. Following financial difficulties and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2024, reports indicate the business has been in the process of being sold to an executive from Leevers Supermarkets.
Founded
1994
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Being a long-standing Denver institution that helped shape the local specialty coffee culture, known for its high-altitude roasting process and its origins as a coffee cart in Snowmass Village.
Sourcing countries
South America · Africa · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffees. They source beans from various global regions and focus on proprietary blends rather than highlighting single-origin traceability.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from ink! Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 26, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

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Retailer information: ink! Coffee

Documented physical retailers
ink! Coffee (Cherry Creek Shopping Center)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Denver serving coffee and espresso drinks.
Physical
ink! Coffee (Bonnie Brae)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Denver offering indoor and outdoor seating.
Physical
ink! Coffee (1801 California Street)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location situated in the lobby of a Denver office building.
Physical
ink! Coffee (National Jewish Health)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical kiosk location serving coffee and pastries within the National Jewish Health facility.
Physical
Documented online sources
ink! Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers whole bean coffee for purchase and subscription services.
Website
DoorDash
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers delivery of whole bean coffee bags and prepared drinks from select ink! Coffee locations.
Website

I verified multiple physical cafe locations in Denver through the brand's official website and confirmed they sell whole bean coffee via their own online store and third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash; I could not find evidence of the brand being sold in major national grocery chains.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Nov 8, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about ink! Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-01-16 · BusinessDen
Ink Coffee will be sold to Leevers Supermarkets exec

Following a bankruptcy proceeding, Denver-based Ink! Coffee is set to be acquired by Chris Leevers of Leevers Supermarkets for approximately $375,000. The sale follows a period of financial instability for the four-cafe chain, which had been supported by Leevers' personal financing prior to the court-approved deal.

2025-01-01 · Dealroom.co
Ink Coffee sold for $375,000

Following a bankruptcy filing, the Denver-based coffee chain was sold to Chris Leevers of Leevers Supermarkets for approximately $375,000. The acquisition followed a resolution of debt objections from a lender and marks a significant downsizing for the brand, which had previously operated 16 locations.

2024-06-25 · Daily Coffee News
Ink! Coffee Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Colorado

Long-running Colorado coffee roaster and retailer Ink! Coffee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under Subchapter V. The filing marked a significant restructuring effort for the company, which had previously operated multiple locations across the Denver and Aspen markets.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-15. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand mentions sourcing from various continents, it does not provide a transparent list of specific countries or farms on its current website.

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