Restaurants, Bars and Cafés
NORTH SIDE COLFAX (WEST TO EAST)
Benzina
4839 E. Colfax Ave.,
(303) 399-2352,
benzinadenver.com
Upscale Italian in a renovated former muffler shop, Benzina — which translates to gasoline in Italian — has a mid-century vibe. The restaurant is the creation of Brad Anderson, with Chef Daniele Bolognini of Acorn and Consulting Chef Brad Anderson of Frasca Food & Wine fame. The menu features seasonal salads, appetizers, Neapolitan-inspired pizza, handmade pastas, and entrees, with a complementary beverage menu. Open for brunch on weekends.
Italian restaurant and bar
The W
5001 E. Colfax Ave.,
(720) 902-4811,
thewdenver.com
Recently opened in the former Elm spot, The W grills up classic burgers with an elevated twist, including this year’s Denver Burger Battle competition winner: “li’l big wig” with smoked pulled pork belly bacon, white cheddar and jalapeno. They also have a range of cocktails, wine selections and local beers. Events include a weekly Wednesday comedy show.
Restaurant, full bar
Jett Sushi
5007 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 333-5007,
jettsushi.net
Pan-Asian fare includes traditional and specialty sushi rolls. Menu includes ramen, rice dishes and other Asian favorites. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
Restaurant and bar
Nuggs
5135 E. Colfax Ave.,
(720) 465-9473,
nuggsicecream.com
All the ice cream flavor classics, from birthday cake to Palisade peach. They also sell ice cream cakes, ice cream tacos and banana splits. Indoor seating as well as large patio area.
Ice cream
Abbey Tavern
5151 E. Colfax Ave.,
(303) 321-5151,
theabbeytaverndenver.com
The place to go for the next big soccer match, or to chill with friends over a mug of Guinness. Serves American bar classics like quesadillas and wings, as well as English and Irish-inspired fare. Neighborhood pub
GB Fish and Chips
5325 E. Colfax Ave.,
(303) 333-4551,
gbfishandchips.com
Classics include fish and chips, bangers & mash and shepherd’s pie.
English pub food, local chain
The Juicing Tree
1504 Ivanhoe St.,
(720) 509-9055,
juicingtree.com
Cold-pressed organic juices and nut milks. Cleanse packages and health-focused snacks.
Juices, beverages
Park Hill Hub
1502 Ivanhoe St.,
(720) 669-4847,
parkhillhub.com
Small coffee shop with a shaded patio serving coffee and teas. Build-your-own breakfast sandwich and breakfast burritos, breakfast bowls, wraps, baked goods.
Coffee, breakfast, pastries
Abyssinia
5707 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 316-8830
Ethiopian restaurant and bar
Phoenician Kabob
5709 E. Colfax Ave.
(720) 477-0046,
pkabob.com
Open since 2008, the sit-down restaurant offers shawarmas, kababs, gyros, salmon dishes, hummus, traditional salads and more from the Middle East. Full bar. The owners also operate Park Hill Hub around the corner.
Mediterranean restaurant and bar
Dumpling Kitchen
5979 E. Colfax Ave.
(720) 638-6890,
dumplingkitchenco.com
Dumplings, rice and noodle bowls, Bao.
Local chain
Fiction Brewing
7101 E. Colfax Ave.
(720) 456-7163,
fictionbeerdenver.com
Fiction blends beer and books in their taproom, with Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Best of Craft Beer winning brews. Check out the bar constructed of books.
Brewery, local chain
Queen of Sheba
7225 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 399-9442
queenofshebadenver.
cafecityguide.website
Cozy Ethiopian restaurant tucked into a strip mall. A longtime favorite, featuring fresh, quality ingredients and an outgoing chef/owner.
Ethiopian restaurant
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
7401 E. Colfax Ave.,
(720) 465-9883
Delicious vegetarian, vegan and meat dishes, plus beer, wine and cocktails.
Ethiopian restaurant
Pablo’s Coffee
(303) 722-7779,
7701 E. Colfax Ave.
pabloscoffee.com
House-roasted blends from a variety of Fair Trade coffee sources.
Coffee shop, Local chain
SOUTH SIDE COLFAX (WEST TO EAST)
9 Thai Restaurant
4122 E. Colfax Ave.,
(303) 993-6342,
9thairestaurant.com
Authentic Thai dishes, including Pad Thai, noodle bowls, curries and steamed dumplings. Vegetarian and vegan options. Thai restaurant
7 Leguas Mexican Grille
4550 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 322-4431,
7leguasmexicangrille.com
Classic Mexican, with complimentary chips and salsa. Menu features fajitas, burritos, enchiladas and more. Full bar. and small patio. Restaurant and bar, local chain
Lilac Coffee Express
4736 E. Colfax Ave.
lilaccoffee.com
Drive-through coffee shop. Featuring Corvus Coffee, a local specialty roaster. Specialty drinks include the mint shaken mojito iced coffee. Drive-through coffee
Viva! Mexi Coffee Shop
4900 E. Colfax Ave.
(720) 327-0267, no website
VIVA! serves up specialty coffee drinks, pastries and other dishes, with a Latin American vibe, music and art. Coffee shop and cafe
City Donuts
4918 E. Colfax Ave.
(720) 485-5706,
citydonuts.net
Donuts, local chain
The Chili Shack
5100 E. Colfax Ave.,
(720) 693-9861,
chili-shack.com
Burritos, tacos and enchiladas, plus hamburgers, quesadillas and birria. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mexican, local chain
Marczyk’s
5100 E. Colfax Ave.,
(303) 243-3355,
marczykfinefoods.com
Grocery featuring locally-sourced and specialty produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods and more. Prepared fresh and frozen foods. Deli case with freshly made sandwiches. Grocery/deli, local chain
Supreme Chicken
5410 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 955-7367,
no website
Charcoal-grilled chicken, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tortas. Large patio. In the space formerly occupied by Solera. Mexican restaurant, local chain
Famous Pizza & Subs
5708 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 388-7767,
famouspizzasubsdenver.com
Tessa Delicatessen
5724 E. Colfax Ave.
(720) 746-9138,
tessadenver.com
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, salads, breakfasts include French toast with blueberries. Full bar. Restaurant and deli
La Finca
5910 E. Colfax Ave.
(719) 881-8475,
lafincaco.com
Colombian restaurant and bar
Yaqui Tacos, Tequila, Mezcal
5922 E. Colfax Ave.
(303) 937-6429, no website
Family owned eatery serving Mexican favorites and margaritas.
Restaurant and bar
Little Dragon
1305 Krameria St., (303) 322-0128,
littledragondenver.com
In the King Soopers strip mall between 13th and 14th avenues. Take-out only.
Chinese
La Fillette Bakery
6217 E. 14th Ave.,
(303) 355-0022,
lafillettebakery.com
The bakery moved from its original location near 8th and Colorado and is now a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Full bar and patio space.
French bakery and restaurant
Mozart’s Denver
1417 Krameria St.,
(303) 353-2320,
mozartsdenver.com
Karaoke Wednesdays and Saturdays. Trivia on Wednesdays.
Neighborhood bar
The Owl Saloon
5026 E. Colfax Ave.,
(720) 379-5085,
theowlsaloon.com
Full bar, with food menu including pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs and baked tots. Karaoke Wednesdays and Saturdays. Neighborhood bar
Ranch House Cafe
7676 E Colfax Ave.,
(303) 333-8328
on Facebook @ Ranch House Cafe
Classic old-school roadside diner serving all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diner
COLORADO BLVD.
MyKings Ice Cream
2851 Colorado Blvd.
(720) 473-0475
mykingsicecream.com
Named after the owner’s son, the shop’s mission is to help build the community one scoop at a time. Flavors include Superman, Golden Oreo, Blue Moon, plus all the standards. Ice cream
Rice & Noodles
2861 Colorado Blvd.,
(303) 322-0220,
ricesnoodles.com
Thai food
Prodigy Coffee
3801 E. 40th Ave.,
(303) 720-6146,
prodigyventures.org
Hires young adults with diverse backgrounds for paid apprenticeships.
Coffee shop
Neko Ramen & Rice
4030 Colorado Blvd.
(303) 320-5950,
nekoramenandrice.com
Casual Japanese restaurant
FAIRFAX STREET
Copper Door Coffee
2890 Fairfax St., (303) 320-5971, copperdoorcoffee.com
Denver’s only 100% female-owned coffee roaster. Also serving breakfast burritos, sandwiches, pastries and more. Coffee shop, local chain
Yuan Wonton
2878 Fairfax St., No website
James Beard award-nominated Chef Penelope Wong crafts scratch-made dumplings and fusion dishes. Asian
Sweets and Sourdough
2878 Fairfax St., (303) 320-5642, sweetsandsourdough.square.site
Women-owned bakery in a space shared with Yuan Wonton. Sourdough loaves, bagels and croissants, as well as burgers and sandwiches. Bakery
Trellis Wine Bar
2868 Fairfax St., (303) 285-9463, trelliswinebar.com
By-the-glass wines, flights and tastings, and charcuterie snack options. Bar
Sexy Pizza
2846 Fairfax St., (720) 923-2223, sexy.pizza
Serving thin-crust specialty pies, wings, salads and more. A portion of sales supports philanthropy and sustainability efforts in the Denver Metro area. Pizza, Italian, local chain
Longtable Brewhouse
2895 Fairfax St.,
(720) 486-0927
lngtbl.com
In a renovated 1920s building that has been home to a Piggly Wiggly’s, a coffin manufacturer and many other businesses. The 7-barrel taproom opens daily at noon. Brewhouse
Em’s Ice Cream
2829 Fairfax St.,
(617) 388-5349,
emsicecream.com
Ice cream made with premium ingredients. Ice cream, local chain
Bistro Barbès
5021 E. 28th Ave.,
(720) 398-8085
bistrobarbes.com
Currently offering a 4-course tasting menu. French-Middle Eastern cuisine
HOLLY SQUARE
Blazing Chicken Shack II
5560 E. 33rd Ave.,
(720) 596-4501,
blazingchickenshackii.com
Southern classics, including fried chicken, wings, oxtail, shrimp, pork chops, mac ’n’ cheese, cole slaw and collard greens, peach cobbler and pecan pie. Soul food
Mississippi Boy Catfish & Ribs
5544 E. 33rd Ave., (601) 880-9828, mississippiboy5280.com
Specialties include fried catfish, hot links, baby back ribs and all the sides. Full bar. The airy space includes big screens to watch the game. Barbecue restaurant and bar
23RD AVE.
Spinelli’s
4621 E. 23rd Ave.,
(303) 329-8143,
spinellismarket.com
Market offering many Italian specialties, plus prepared foods and Italian desserts. Deli offerings include 15-plus subs. Deli and grocery, local chain
Honey Hill Cafe
4628 E. 23rd Ave.,
(720) 242-6048,
honeyhillcafe.com
Bustling neighborhood coffee shop with all the standards, plus breakfast and lunch items, ice cream and cocktails. Indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee shop
The Cherry Tomato
4645 E. 23rd Ave.,
(303) 377-1914,
cherrytomatodenver.com
A Park Hill tradition for 20 years, serving a variety of Italian dishes in a cozy dining room. An outdoor patio area was recently added.
Restaurant and bar
ONEIDA STREET
Famous Philly Cheese Steak & Wings
2200 Oneida St.,
(303) 333-5600,
famousphillycheesesteak.com
Classic Philly cheesesteaks. Order at the counter and dine in, or take out. Casual restaurant
Illegal Pete’s
2230 Oneida St.,
(720) 674-2980,
illegalpetes.com
Burritos, fish and other tacos, taquitos, quesadillas and more, made to order assembly-line style. Full bar. Mexican restaurant, local chain
Spicy Thai II and Sushi
2235 Oneida St.,
(303) 388-6300,
spicythai2235oneida.com
Sushi and Asian standards, including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Dine in or take out. Asian restaurant, full bar
Torpedo Coffee
2231 Oneida St.,
(720) 459-7533,
torpedocoffee.com
Coffees and teas, along with a variety of breakfast burritos, sandwiches and pastries. Coffee shop
DANG Soft Serve
2211 Oneida St.,
(720) 550-8834,
dangsoftserve.com
Soft serve ice cream with all the toppings. The shop is part of Denver’s Little Man Ice Cream chain. French fries and fried chicken are also on the menu. The store holds regular events, including live music and Bingo. Ice cream, local chain
Esters Pub
2201 Oneida St.,
(303) 997-4173,
estersdenver.com
Craft beers and pub fare, including sandwiches, salads and coal-fired pizza. Weekend brunch and large screens for game day/night. Covered patio. Restaurant and bar, local chain
KEARNEY STREET
Oblio’s Pizza
6115 E. 22nd Ave.,
oblios.com
A longtime Park Hill family staple, Oblio’s has gone through several transformations but still serves up specialty pizza, pasta, salads and wings. Indoor seating, covered patio, lunch and dinner. Italian restaurant and bar
Neighbors Park Hill
2202 Kearney St.,
(303) 321-1511,
neighborsparkhill.com
Open since 2011, Neighbors is a cozy spot specializing in local and international wines and cocktails, along with appetizers, small plates, paninis and more. Indoor seating and a patio in front.
Bar and restaurant
Cake Crumbs
Bakery & Cafe
2216 Kearney St.,
(303) 861-4912,
cake-crumbs.com
Another longtime neighborhood favorite, Cake Crumbs offers breakfast and lunch classics and sandwiches, and a wide array of baked treats, including muffins, croissants, cookies and cakes (including custom cakes for birthday parties). Breakfast, lunch, bakery
Bistro Vendôme
2267 Kearney St.
(303) 825-3232,
bistrovendome.com
Bistro Vendôme moved from its longtime location in Larimer Square to Park Hill in 2023, taking over the space formerly occupied by Tables restaurant. The James Beard Award-winning French restaurant serves classics, including steak frites, escargot and onion soup, and features extensive wine and beverage menus. Weekend brunch. French restaurant and bar
Scoops Ice Cream
2247 Kearney St.,
(303) 830-3198,
scoopsdenver.com
Locally made ice cream served alongside beer, wine and some snack options, as well as “doggie ice cream” for furry friends. An ice cream truck is available for private parties. Ice cream
Lucina Eatery & Bar
2245 Kearney St.,
(720) 814-1053,
lucinaeatery.co
Latin fare in a colorfully decorated space. Weekend night speciality paellas and other dishes, as well as an extensive beverage program. Patio, indoor and bar seating available. Latin restaurant, dinners only
EAST 29TH AVE.
d bar Bakery & Cafe
7302 E. 29th Ave. (720) 639-2489, dbardenver.com
Breakfast, lunch, coffee and a plethora of baked goods (including the famous “cake and shake” combo). Bakery, local chain
Little India
7352 E. 29th Ave., (303) 665-7070, littleindiaofdenver.com
Indian menu includes masalas, curries and tandoori dishes. Many vegetarian options. Restaurant, bar, local chain
Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta
7472 E. 29th Ave., (303) 398-2800, anthonyspizzaandpasta.com
New York-style pizzas whole or sold by the slice. Menu includes salads, pastas and sandwiches. Pizza, pasta, local chain
Four Friends Kitchen
2893 Roslyn St., (303) 388-8299, fourfriendskitchen.com
Southern-inspired menu includes all the staples, plus Southern offerings like grits and beignets. Large rooftop patio. Lunch and brunch restaurant
BlueFin Sushi
7303 E. 29th Ave., (303) 333-4006, bluefinsushirestaurant.com
Sit-down Japanese with a menu that includes sushi, udon and teriyaki dishes. Restaurant and bar
Etai’s Bakery and Cafe
7357 E. 29th Ave., (720) 818-5575, etaiscafe.com
Deli-style sandwiches, bowls and salads, and a variety of juices and smoothies. Order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Breakfast and lunch, local chain
Superfruit Republic
7483 E. 29th Ave., (720) 440-9326, superfruitrepublic.com
Options include healthy acai and pitaya bowls topped with healthy ingredients like fresh fruit and granolas. Fast-casual cafe, local chain
Rosso Pomodori
7505 E. 29th Pl.,
(720) 769-5446, rossopizza.com
Neapolitan-style pizzas, paninis, calzones, salads and desserts. Local chain, originated in Naples, Italy.
NOTABLES
Station 26 Brewing Co.
7045 E. 38th Ave., (303) 333-1825, station26brewing.co
Craft beers and live music inside an old firehouse. Food trucks outside. Award-winning beers on tap, including “Tangerine Cream” and “Juicy Banger IPA.” The brewhouse regularly hosts trivia and events. Kids (and dogs) are allowed with some regulations. Brewery and bar
City Park Tavern
3181 E. 23rd Ave. (720) 865-3410,
cityofdenvergolf.com/city-park
Breakfast, brunch and dinner, including salads, burgers, sandwiches and pasta. Full bar. Prime rib Thursdays. The clubhouse oversees City Park Golf Course, with unparalleled views of the downtown skyline. Casual American
Dandy Lion Coffee Co.
5225 E. 38th Ave.
No website; social media only
A whimsical plant-filled coffee shop in the industrial area of Park Hill. Guests can work from hanging swings and shop for gardening trinkets. Specialty rotating drinks. A variety of events are hosted throughout the year, such as “mindful meditation sound baths” and “moss art” workshops. Coffee shop
DIRT Coffee Bar
1785 Quebec St. (Campus Mosaic)(303) 635-6674, dirtcoffee.org
In tandem with the Kitchen Network that operates in the same building, DIRT employs neurodivergent people in apprenticeship-like programs, empowering them with barista and coffee shop management and other life skills. Offerings include breakfast burritos, paninis and more, in addition to coffee drinks. Coffee shop, local chain
The Helping Hen Cafe
1785 Quebec St. (Campus Mosaic)(720) 668-0532,
workoptions.org/the-helping-hen
Breakfast and lunch options include burritos and sandwiches, salads, burgers and other dishes. Sit in the dining room, or in good weather grab a spot on the grass outside for a picnic. Breakfast and lunch
The Spicy Radish
(720) 605-9389,
thespicyradish.com
Park Hill-based. Fully-prepared meals made from scratch and delivered to your door. Menus change weekly. Meal delivery
Denver Home Cooking To Go
5155 E. 39th Ave., (720) 750-1744, denver-home-cooking-to-go.square.site
Prepared breakfasts, lunches and dinners delivered to your door. Meal delivery