Groovy Times: My thoughts on: Steam Espresso Bar and Trompeau Bakery

Looking for authentic French pastries and bread in Denver? Well look no further than Trompeau Bakery on S. Broadway in Englewood. As you take your first bite into a beautiful croissant, your mind will race back to Paris. After a quick mental comparison, you will agree that this is the real deal.

They make beautiful croissants and also make filled varieties such as cinnamon and apple, lemon and blueberry, raspberry, walnut and on and on.

Trompeau is closed on Sundays and lines on Saturday morning will have you waiting anxiously for a glimpse of what's in store for you. Our Saturday ritual became taking a short drive to Trompeau to pick up our goodies and return home for a beautiful breakfast.

As luck would have it though, a coffee shop called Steam Espresso Bar opened on S Pearl in Platte Park in May and they carry Trompeau bakery items. So instead of a short drive, now these delights are within walking distance!!

Steam Espresso Bar is a well-designed establishment. They are happy to see you and actually thanked me for coming in. Apparently, I've become so accustomed to poor customer service and grumpy baristas (looking at you Stella's) that I was taken aback. It's so amazing what a smile and a thank you does these days.

What Trompeau lacks in latte skills (sorry, but flaming hot milk is not acceptable), Steam completely excels. I haven't tried their pour-over coffee but their lattes are just delish.

So if you're in the mood for a terrific latte, fantastic atmosphere, happy baristas, and delicious croissants, look no further than Steam Espresso Bar in Platte Park.