A new kind of streetwear drop is coming to Denver’s historic Five Points — and this one comes with caffeine.
Local streetwear brand Adult Entertainment is redefining what it means to blend culture, community and coffee. Known for its bold design and unapologetically Black identity, the brand is taking over operations at Coffee at the Point, a long-standing staple in Five Points that announced permanent closure in 2023.
But make no mistake: this isn’t a rebrand. It’s a reclamation.
“We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel,” said Pastor Pines, founder of Adult Ent. “We’re just carving out a lane that already exists — for us, by us.”
Rooted in Lineage, Not Just Location
Coffee at the Point has long been more than a café. It’s a cultural landmark. But for Pines and his team, the goal isn’t to capitalize on location; it’s to establish lineage.
“We’re not here to ride the legacy of this neighborhood. We’re here to extend it,” Pines shared. “This is about lineage, not leverage. About honoring the voices that paved the way while carving space for who we are now — unapologetically Black, Brown and present.”
He’s careful to draw a line between presence and performance: “Too often, new businesses show up with no understanding of the ground they’re standing on. They extract culture without engaging with the community. We move differently. This isn’t a takeover — it’s a continuation. We’re here with intention, with respect and with a deep sense of responsibility to the neighborhood and the people who make it matter.”
Rooted in lineage and paying homage to the cultural roots of the neighborhood, Adult Ent. is not speaking for Five Points: they’re speaking from it.
More Than Merch: A Movement
While Adult Ent. is known for its clothing line, the brand’s move into coffee culture isn’t about selling drinks. Rather, it’s about curating a space that honors both its streetwear roots and the broader Black and Brown experience.
“We are the underrepresented voices,” Pines added. “And this space is a platform to make that known.”
Inside, the aesthetic is minimal and brutalist with concrete pillars, curated art and clean design that reflects the brand’s Black-centric ethos. A mural by local artist Marcus Murray, born and raised in Denver, anchors the space visually and spiritually.
True to its streetwear roots, Adult Ent. will also drop exclusive merch tied to the café, but clothing is just one part of the bigger vision. Rather, taking over Coffee At The Point is guided by intention to strengthen and support the communities that made Five Points what it is today.
A Space By The People, For The People
The soft launch of the official Coffee At The Point revamp kicks off June 15 and runs through the summer. Though the collaboration is set for three months, the team hopes to use this time to breathe new life into the area and show that cultural ownership can look like more than just a coffee counter.
Rather than leaning into nightlife and liquor sales, the team is focused on bringing daytime energy and meaningful programming back to the block. This summer, the space will come alive with events centered on dialogue, joy and community building, including:
- Velvet Tongues poetry open mic
- Loose Lips comedy show
- A panel hosted by Black Men Build
- Writers’ workshops
- A free community library
- Cultural events in partnership with The Glass Grove
“It’s not self-serving,” Pines shared. “This space is for the people who’ve always been here. I want it to be remembered as something made for them, not just accepted by them. I want folks to feel like they can create their own legacy here.”
For this mission, they’re tapping in with partners like Novo Coffee, Slam Nuba, Lighthouse Writers Workshop, Bookies, BookGive, and Urban Sanctuary Yoga Studio to build a creative ecosystem where marginalized folks feel held, heard and at home.
The Crew Behind the Vision
This project is powered by a small but mighty team. Behind the helm of Coffee At The Point are Haroun Cowan, the Head of Creative Development; Johnny Rodriguez, the Design Lead and Hakeem Furious, the Cultural Programming Lead. Together, this small team is focused on infusing Five Points with the community support it needs, strengthened by the community culture that never left.
From streetwear to storytelling, from caffeine to community, Adult Ent. is proving that culture isn’t just something you wear: it’s something you build. One drop at a time.