Platform T

I loved the coffee but my bill not so much. I’m a big coffee/​espresso drinker and I have a rule. If the coffee shop charges you extra for a little syrup In the latte never again. At platform they charge an extra 50 cents on top of a 4 dollar latte. Red flag and I even ask for half the sweeter because I don’t like my lattes too sweet. Banana bread 3.50 wow. Sorry platform be more reasonable.

Myyeehh. So I got the old fashioned chai. Yes, this drink is good, on point, AS AN old fashioned. As far as tea lovers lookin for that beautiful fusion –not there. The service is… good. Loose leave tea selection is OK. Not a vast or provocative variety. More like safe. Ambiance — jazzy. Dim lights, small tables, quiet. Went on a Wednesday night. Falling asleep now. Bye bye

My first time here was with a friend a few weeks ago on a cold December night. I had seen both locations (the other is on Lincoln) and was intrigued by the concept.
I ordered the coconut tea and was very pleased with it. I would love to try their infusions as well but am still avoiding the sauce for a while.
I look forward to going again and sampling more tea. I didn’t have any food but the options looked pretty good.
I really like the vibe and spaciousness.

Great experience for the tea lover (or even the aspiring tea lover). The staff was very helpful in explaining how the menu is divided into categories and demonstrating the stations where you can smell the various teas. Liked that every tea could be made latte style, and also appreciated that they carried tea based cocktails, although I’m not likely to indulge.
I also enjoyed the atmosphere, which Colton H. described well as rustic/​modern and bright. Platform T would be a great place for a meet up with friends and an equally appropriate spot for a work-​oriented gathering. The transition to tea cocktails at Happy Hour lends even more diversity.
I had the Vanilla Moroccan Mint tea and asked for it cold/​latte style. First of all, the mint flavor reminded me very much of tea we actually had in Morocco this past summer and the vanilla/​latte elements gave the overall flavor of a Shamrock Shake without the preservative-​y feel of an actual Shamrock Shake. I think I may have discovered a new vice! Yesssss!
The macaroons were a bit hard, so I don’t think I’d order them again, but I’m a pretty picky macaroon eater after sampling sweets at both Ladurée and Bouchon recently. Take my word for it or leave it, but it did look like there were plenty of other treats to try, so I’ll pick something new next time.
I live right down the street from the shop on Lincoln and plan to visit again in the near future.

Maybe I’m spoiled because of places like In Tea in Littleton and Red Blossom in San Francisco, but I am not a fan of Platform T. Their selection is very small in comparison, the staff were friendly but not very knowledgeable, I could only smell about half of their teas because I couldn’t reach the others, the drawers holding their sample teas don’t keep the smell in, only half of the drinks we ordered were good, and my friends had a hard time paying their bill.
If you go, do not try to find the parking garage. I went around and around several times before I figured out the entrance. Even if you manage to make it in, you’ll regret it. The spots are small and have pillars between every other space, making it almost impossible to get in or out. Instead, park on the street behind the shop or in one of the regular spots if you don’t plan to hang out more than two hours.

Fantastic service & coffee. Walked in unsure of what I wanted, and after a quick chat with the knowledgeable barista, he made me exactly what I wanted and it was delicious!

I came here twice enjoying the Manala Indian Chai latte with a shot of espresso and the Rosemary scone with lemon curd, the first time, and the Spicy Spiced Cider, the second time. I throughly enjoyed the Chai Latte, it was the perfect amount of spice and milk, not to mention the wonderful hint of espresso to wake me up. The Rosemary scone was VERY dry and crumbled in my hands as I tried to spread the lemon curd on it. The second time I came I decided to try something new, and enjoyed the Spiced Cider. It had a nice kick of cayenne pepper which I liked. Great ambience and very helpful and friendly employees. I just wish Platform T was in Long Beach!

Lovely atmosphere. Great tea selection whether you like fruity modern blends or true classics like Puehr and Oolong. Friendly staff. Ample seating for working or socializing.
However the music is terrible. Slightly too loud for the space and terrible selection. It has all the aural ambience of a Forever 21. Please, please, Platform T– take time to turn down the volume and select an instrumental playlist that is as thoughtful as the tea presentation and salvaged wood paneling.

The atmosphere is super cool and open!
And the friendly staff had great recommendations for a tea mix that would help with a sore throat.
The breakfast wrap was also delicious! With bacon, green chile, and hash browns.
Would have stayed longer to enjoy a full pot of tea, but the internet would not connect for anything.

I’m not really sure what to write about this place. It is everything a coffee shop should be. Excellent coffee, possibly the best tea selection in Denver, friendly staff. I haven’t really paid attention to how the brew tea (they make a big deal about their technique), but every cup, every variety is perfect. If you want a blend (Moroccan mint, mint yerba matte, etc.) they are happy to do so.
Could have some more gluten free eats, and the internet is lacking at best, but overall well worth a trip.
If you are planning to enjoy this place for longer than a cup of tea, park in the (free) garage. They are serious about the two hour limit on parking.

Do you love tea? Need a spot to work or sit and chat? If you said yes and yes, then this is a great place for you.
Disclaimer: I prefer my caffeine to come via soda or coffee/​espresso. But I’m on a quest to try all the coffee/​tea shops in town and was looking for something centrally located. This place has plenty of tables, an open concept (so even if it’s crowded, it doesn’t FEEL crowded), tons of windows for great lighting, and terrific service.
I walked up, put my stuff at a table. I ordered a Hong Kong tea latte with skim milk (flavor wise, it’s a royal milk tea, served hot instead of cold with boba). I also got a rosemary scone that was heated up in an oven for me. I was also told to bring my cup of tea back to the counter if I didn’t enjoy it. (That was not a problem).
My friend arrived and ordered a pot of tea and a few nibbles (tea sandwiches and the cheese plate). These are not going to fill you up, but they’ll tide you over). Her tea came with a double walled tea cup, a 7 minute timer, and a small bowl to place the tea strainer between steepings. She was told she could re-​steep her tea up to SEVEN times! Definitely the way to go if you’re here for a spell. Servers came around on the regular to refill the tea pot with hot water and they made sure to turn over the timer. AWESOME SERVICE.
So why one less star? It’s… a curse and a blessing that this place is located in City Set. It’s tough to find parking, but it’s also convenient if you need a place to eat after a hard day of «work.» (Use Arnold voice here…) I’ll be back.

I am ECSTATIC that we are staying in a hotel that is five seconds away from this place because the tea is AMAZING.
I would be here all the time if I lived in this area; the tea options are limitless (or at least they seem that way). They have herbal teas, your regular green/​oolong teas, black teas, tea lattes… It was really difficult to choose just one!
When you walk in there is a sample tea you can try, and there are menus right next to the sample cups. We were distracted by the tea display across from the registers, so we ended up spending a good 5 minutes just smelling teas before we ordered. We decided on two Jasmine teas and one cinnamon clove; I didn’t realize they were going to use some space-​age looking machines to make our tea! They put the leaves in the machine and it steeps them with the correct amount of water at the right temperature then «french presses» it into your cup! Super cool to watch.
Service was fast, tea was hot and DELICIOUS, and the employees were awesomely friendly. Oh and they have a frequent buyer card so get it on that. Coming back tomorrow to try the peachy mango tea! :D

This place has become my second office, when I simply cannot be productive or creative at the office anymore. The environment is calm, but enjoyable (very hip and zen), staff is incredibly kind and helpful and recognizes me every time I come in. The space is very accessible, including the bathrooms, so I don’t even feel like i’m in the way if I bring my scooter and hang out for most of the afternoon!
Their drink menu is expansive, and I have it on my bucket list to try all their teas! So far some of my favorites are, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (which is tea based), the apple toffee (I got it iced with milk), and the Spearmint Verbena (super refreshing over ice). I haven’t tried a lot of their food offerings but the breakfast wrap is usually my go to! The maple bacon they use is just OMG.
The only reason this is 4 stars instead of 5, is that I do wish they had more coffee options. They do offer espresso based drinks, but they have limited flavor options, and I found the latte to be a little bitter.
Overall, I will continue coming here, and I cannot wait to try happy hour one of these days!!!

I love this place for afternoon wine or cocktails. Very trendy and clean! Great coffee and tea! I have a feeling this will take over Starbucks :)

Beautiful space and the ambience very tranquil. Unique tea beverages. The tea selecting is great and expansive. The interactive tea trays are so neat, you can pull them out and smell all the teas.
Grab-​and-​go food cooler offers unique and elegant snacks, tapas style to go with your teas. Definitely plan to stay for more then 20 mins to experience what these guys have to offer.

Needed a place to conduct an interview and the Starbucks I had picked out was closed for restoration! I prefer to support local businesses though so I checked out my trusty Unilocal app. This place appear to have just opened recently (men still working on the entrance as I walked in), and it still has that fresh-​cut wood smell.
I was immediately greeted by friendly faces who asked if I needed help as I overused the refrigerated case. I explained that I just wanted to check out all my options first, but thanks anyway. Some items in the refrigerated case include a charcuterie board, Gruyère cheese with GLUTEN FREE (YAS!) crackers, salads, fruit bowls, parfaits and some cute side options.
I decided I was too full to eat and moseyed up to the counter to grab a tea while I waited on my interviewee. The selection they have is IMPRESSIVE! The girl at the counter explained that they have a list of signature drinks that are a bit sweeter and that I should check out their tea selection menu if I wanted some different options. I’m sweet enough as is and don’t need any extra sugar, so I checked out the list.
The barista (are they still called that for tea?) also showed me the wall of teas behind me to compare to the list. This is such a great idea! Under each container of tea is a drawer with some of the loose leaves inside, allowing you to get a whiff of the stuff before they steep it. I thought for sure I would want the pomegranate white tea (I love the pomegranate green tea at the hair salon I go to), but I’m so glad I got to smell it first… turns out, pomegranate white is NOT my cup of tea. I surprised myself by picking the pineapple white tea but it smelled so good! White tea is full of even more antioxidants than green tea, by the way (the internet told me so it must be true).
I ordered and waited for my tea to come out at the counter and the lady steeping it complimented my outfit (flattery will get you everywhere)! My tea can out quickly and I tasted it to see if it might need some sweetener after all… nope! It was perfect. I thought to myself, this place is worthy of a Unilocal review!
…And now you’ve found yourself here reading this little quip. Hopefully it’s convinced you to check out this quaint, but modern, new addition to Glendale!

I saw a bug in the pastry cabinet on the chocolate pastry but I ordered it anyway because it’s my coffee shop pastry of choice. The pastry was heated so the chocolate was nice & gooey. It was very large & covered with a nice coat of powdered sugar. I tried that plus a creamy earl grey tea latte. I am not calling it creamy because it actually was but because that’s it’s menu name. It wasn’t particularly more creamy than any other earl grey latte I’ve had. It was tasty but tastes exactly like the earl grey latte I make at home with my milk froth machine so I probably won’t order it again. The wifi here doesn’t work and the worker said I could use nearby wifis but it’s not possible in this distance or without a passcode. The worker here was very quick to greet me & show me the tea shelf. It’s organized in the following categories: fruity, classic, pure & herbal (no caffeine). You can smell the tea from the shelf but some are too tall for me to reach and others were too short so it required bending down awkwardly. The space is very modern & nice with ample lighting & seating. There’s plenty of outdoor parking & spots to eat next door. This place sells a number of food options too like a beef naan with Gruyère, arugula & balsamic reduction or salads and wraps. They have a water doggy bowl in the front which = a plus star for me because I love dog friendly places. The space has cute plants both in their indoor & outdoor dining area which gives this place a fresh & homey vibe. So far this place is better than Steep in terms of their atmosphere but I like Steep’s tea latte more because it tastes like something I can’t as easily replicate @ home. One thing many tea lovers might appreciate about this place is the temperature the tea is served. It’s pretty hot & required me to wait 5 – 10 minutes before drinking. They also sell espressos and alcoholic drinks that are tea infused. I thought this was awesome. They sell an earl grey martini for example. They also play music like Christina Aguilera’s what a girl wants (chocolate croissant duh).

Denver has its fair share of local coffee shops that serve a variety of tea options but Platform T takes the cake for everything tea related. The space is open and the ambiance is dreamy, a perfect lounge spot for anyone who is a self-​described tea fanatic (much like myself).
There are plenty of teas to choose from, with customizable add-​in options that include ginger, chamomile fusion, and orange medley. Alcoholic tea drinks are even available during the evening for those who want a bit of a kick added to their traditional cup of tea. My personal favorite so far is the Pineapple Passion tea over ice. I really enjoy how refreshing it is as a blend of black tea with tropical notes.
I spent some time relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere after I finished my cup. Have to say that this will become one of my go-​to spots for delicious drinks!

Speaking as a world-​trotting San Francisco foodie and certified tea-​head, I gotta say that this new place is an unappreciated GEM that Denverites oughta be flocking to in droves – so hurry on over before it gets discovered. I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn next door and was lucky enough to just stumble across the parking lot to be ever so pleasantly surprised. And btw yes there is parking aplenty. Better yet, the tea is world class (and the servers are knowledgeable). Dozens of varieties to choose from, properly and thoughtfully served and prepared. Espresso too if you insist, but why not start exploring the wonders if Tea, Denverites?
Personally. I especially appreciated the authetic Tibetan Puer and the Iron Goddess Oolong. Second and third «pour“‘especially recommended.
But wait there’s more: tasteful and spacious interior that smoothly fuses high tech and asian influences. The one-​piece solid wood community table is worth the trip all by itself. Pleasant atio seating on offer too. Lostsa thoughtful“bites» on the menu, from salads and charcuterie plates to macaroons, scones, and almond croissants to die for. Healthy breakfast menu also.
Biggest surprise: super-​reative tea-​infused cocktail menu — and $ 5 cocktail happy hour! Peach bellini! Cosmotibi! Chai infused spicey old fashioned. Margarita blush.
Come on, Prove me wrong Denver! In Brooklyn or SF or Portland this place would be yotally mobbed. In Denver it’s a walk-​in-​anytime secret with your choice of seats.

Great place with friendly workers eager to help you create the perfect tea experience. New to the area, I believe the server mentioned only 11 days since opening. There had to be 50 plus types of teas, 4 different types of matcha, expressos, and small bites to curb your appetite too.
Really liked the décor and I could find myself here on an early morning just getting ready for the day. The vibe here was just right. Plenty of places to spread out so even if it did get crowded I don’t think it would ever feel that way.
We tried the green mint tea and the herbal ginger tea on this visit and found both to be of great quality. The prices were a little expensive, but at $ 4 each after tax I would come here again — just not daily.