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The French Press

Your guide to this French bakery on 3504 East 12th Avenue, Denver — hours, map, menu and directions.

French bakery Hours listed
Get directions (303) 284-3062 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Mountain Time

Checking hours…

Monday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday7 AM – 2:30 PM

55 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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3504 East 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

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Address3504 East 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Phone(303) 284-3062
StyleFrench bakery
Time zoneMountain Time
From city center1.7 mi east
Wheelchair accessYes

About The French Press

The French Press is a French bakery at 3504 East 12th Avenue, 1.7 mi east of the Denver city center.

It is one of 253 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Denver — about one per 2,881 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Glaze at 1160 Madison St, less than 0.1 mi away.

The French Press opens as early as 6:30 AM and stays open until 2:30 PM on its longest day, for about 55 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

Good to know: card payments is available. Wheelchair users should find step-free access.

Services and amenities

Cards accepted

What to order

Typical items at a French bakery like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Viennoiserie

  • Pain au ChocolatCroissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky and buttery with bittersweet pockets.
  • Croissant aux AmandesDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled and topped with almond cream and sliced almonds, then rebaked; dense, sweet, and crisp-edged.
  • Pain aux RaisinsA spiral of croissant dough spread with crème pâtissière and rum-soaked raisins, soft in the middle and crisp at the edges.
  • Chausson aux PommesPuff pastry turnover filled with chunky apple compote, scored on top and glazed to a lacquered finish.

Pain

  • Pain aux NoixHearty whole wheat loaf packed with walnuts, earthy and faintly bitter, a natural partner for a cheese board.
  • FougasseProvençal leaf-shaped flatbread slashed with openings, brushed with olive oil and studded with olives or herbs.
  • Brioche NanterreA loaf of buttery brioche baked in a pan from several dough balls, ideal for toast or pain perdu.
  • Pain de SeigleRye bread with a dense, moist crumb and earthy sourness, traditionally served with oysters and salted butter.

Pâtisserie

  • Paris-BrestA wheel of choux pastry split and filled with hazelnut praliné mousseline cream, scattered with toasted almonds.
  • Tarte aux FraisesCrisp pâte sucrée with vanilla crème pâtissière and glazed fresh strawberries arranged in tight rows.
  • OpéraThin almond sponge layers soaked in coffee syrup, alternated with coffee buttercream and ganache under a glossy chocolate glaze.
  • Tarte TatinUpside-down apple tart of butter-caramelized apples on a pastry base, deeply amber and soft-set, often served with crème fraîche.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Photos

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La Boulangerie, Magazine Street, Uptown New Orleans 20 August 2025 - 01 — illustrative photo
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Questions about The French Press

What are The French Press's hours?
The French Press's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM; Sat–Sun: 7 AM – 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is The French Press open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 2:30 PM.
What time does The French Press open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6:30 AM on Monday.
Where is The French Press located?
The French Press is at 3504 East 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for The French Press?
The listed phone number is (303) 284-3062.
What should I order at The French Press?
As a French bakery, typical picks include Pain au Chocolat, Croissant aux Amandes, Pain aux Noix, and Fougasse. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near The French Press?
Nearby options include Glaze (less than 0.1 mi), Humble Pie (0.4 mi), and Good Bread Denver (0.4 mi).

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