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Novo Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Novo Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsNovo CoffeeColorado coffee roastersEthiopiaNicaraguaIndonesiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Novo Coffee is a Denver-based specialty roaster and retailer that has been a cornerstone of Colorado's third-wave coffee movement since its founding in 2002. The company operates a dedicated roastery and multiple cafe locations, maintaining a reputation for meticulous house-roasting and a commitment to consumer education through public brewing classes. By prioritizing a relationship-based sourcing model, Novo fosters long-term, direct connections with coffee producers to ensure both quality and equitable pricing. Their influence extends beyond their own retail footprint, as their beans are frequently featured by high-end local chocolatiers and craft breweries, cementing their status as a vital fixture in the Denver culinary scene.

Ownership
Novo Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Herb, Jake, and Joe Brodsky.
Founded
2002
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Novo is known for its long-standing commitment to relationship-based sourcing and its role as a pioneer in Denver's specialty coffee culture.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Nicaragua · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on building ongoing, meaningful partnerships with coffee producers and farmers to purchase from the same farms year after year. They emphasize direct relationships to improve farmer pricing and coffee quality, though they offer both single-origin coffees and blends.
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Documented coffees linked to this brand

These published coffee profiles are linked to this brand. Each profile distinguishes verified origins, roasters, farms and producers from information that remains undisclosed. A catalog entry is not automatically an independent tasting review.

Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Novo Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 5, 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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Novo Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Novo Coffee Congress Park
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Denver selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Novo Coffee Cheesman Park
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Denver selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Novo Coffee Downtown
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Denver selling coffee beans and beverages.
Physical
Novo Coffee Roastery
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary roastery location in Denver which serves as a retail point.
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Novo Coffee at Denver International Airport (Concourse A)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location serving coffee at the airport.
Physical
Novo Coffee at Denver International Airport (Concourse B)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location serving coffee at the airport.
Physical
Documented online sources
Novo Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website selling roasted coffee beans, subscriptions, and merchandise.
Website

I verified the brand's physical cafe locations in Denver and at the Denver International Airport, as well as their official online store; I excluded 'Nova Coffee' (a different entity) and could not verify specific third-party grocery retailers.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 6, 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 Novo Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-08-12 · ColoradoBiz
The Carriage House Café opens near Cheesman Park

The Carriage House officially opened its doors near Cheesman Park, highlighting a beverage menu that features Novo Coffee. The cafe serves as a new retail outlet for the Denver roaster's products in the neighborhood.

2026-07-09 · The Denver Gazette
New cafe to take former Secret Garden spot at Cheesman Park

The Carriage House, a new cafe located near Cheesman Park, announced it would feature coffee beans roasted by Denver-based Novo Coffee. The cafe opened in phases starting in late July 2026, incorporating Novo's coffee into its beverage program.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 emphasizes a commitment to social and environmental sustainability in its sourcing, I could not verify specific, named philanthropy programs or concrete charitable donation percentages.

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