The Secret Garden cafe and bar in Cheesman Park is now open

An idyllic new cafe serving coffee and cocktails is now open on the north edge of Denver's historic Cheesman Park.

The big picture: The Secret Garden — which debuted late last month — is located in the Tears-McFarlane House , a charming mansion built in 1899 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

• Its launch follows a major makeover that's been in the works for years , transforming the space into a vibrant oasis brimming with greenery and floral accents.
• "We're viewing ourselves as an amenity [to the park]," Joe Vostrejs, whose firm City Street Investors is behind the concept, told BusinessDen .

Zoom in: The cafe offers ample indoor seating and a serene, sprawling patio.

• In addition to coffee and tea, the cafe serves light bites like salads, sandwiches and more.

The intrigue: By evening, the Secret Garden transforms into a cocktail lounge.

• "It's going to be dark and sexy at night," Vostrejs said.

If you go: The cafe is located at 1290 N. Williams St. and open daily from 7am-8pm.

• A 19% service fee is automatically added to each order.