Feeling famished? Here’s a a list of local places that are great and you should check them out!
AMERICAN
The Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery is the Colorado destination spot for handcrafted food and beer. Enjoy an amazing meal in the rustic dining room or on the cozy back porch overlooking the Rocky Mountains. 2990 Brewery Ln, Littleton, CO 80120
The Huckleberry cafe and bakery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere of fun, creative comfort. The food is created to be contemporary comfort food- real food you recognize and love with a modern twist. It’s one of favorite spots to share dinner with Tim’s parents. 700 Main St, Louisville, CO 80027
BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
Fogo de Chão is a fine dining, full-service Brazilian steakhouse or churrascaria, serving rodízio style, featuring roving waiters serving all you can eat barbecued meats from large skewers directly onto the seated diners’ plates. 1513 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
BREAKFAST
The Denver Biscuit Company serves big, buttery, flaky, melt in your mouth gourmet biscuit sandwiches with all the house-made fixin’s you could want for! Try the huge cinnamon rolls with bacon. (Multiple Locations) 141 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
The Bagel Deli and Restaurant is a family-owned and operated deli featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The family who owns it is amazing and truly make everyone feel welcome. 6439 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
BURGERS
The Cherry Cricket is strictly a build-your-own burger place, with over 30 cheeses, toppings, and sauces. It’s been featured in several Food Networks shows including Food Network’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate and Man v. Food. 2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
DELI/SANDWICHES
The Bagel Deli and Restaurant is a family-owned and operated deli featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The family who owns it is amazing and truly make everyone feel welcome. 6439 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
DESSERT
Sweet Action Ice Cream is made by hand with the finest ingredients. It’s an unpretentious ice cream shop with a changing selection of inventive flavors, plus vegan options. 52 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
HOT POT
As one reviewer put it, Aki Asian Hotpot is an “awesome [all you can eat] hotpot place that doesn’t break the bank.” The protein and vegetable offerings are bountiful. Ranging from lamb, beef, pork, chicken, to mussels, clams, squid, and shrimp to dozens of leafy greens and other delicious vegetables. And in case you aren’t as familiar with hot pot, individual pots of soup stock are kept simmering on the table and diners place ingredients into the pot which are then cooked at the table. 12303 E Mississippi Ave #125, Aurora, CO 80012
ITALIAN
We highly recommend Angelo’s Taverna, a continued tradition of great food and welcoming hospitality! Try the unique Char-grilled oysters, served hot and bubbling with their signature sauces they are sure to please even a non-oyster eater. (Multiple Locations) 6885 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Buffets in Colorado can be the worst, but Cinzzetti’s is a one-of-a-kind buffet experience that offers over 60 delicious Italian dishes in an ‘authentic’ Tuscan Village. 281 W 104th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80234
DIM SUM
For the best selection and the tastiest bites check out Star Kitchen Seafood Restaurant. Lisa is always working the front counter when you come and there’s always a little bit of a wait because it’s so popular. Dim sum is a style of Cantonese cuisine prepared as small bite-sized portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates carted around the restaurant for customers to choose their orders while seated at their tables. 2917 W Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80219
KOREAN BBQ
Mr. Kim Korean B.B.Q is a relaxed strip-mall restaurant serving Korean entrees & BBQ meals in a spacious, airy interior. Large selection of meat and vegetables. 12201 E Mississippi Ave #113, Aurora, CO 80012
DAE GEE (which means pig in Korean) is a Korean BBQ restaurant constituted in providing the freshest and dynamic food available. They believe in the progressive thoughtfulness in being able to educate about Korean food. DAE GEE is the integration of food, the arts and experience!(Multiple Locations) 1910 S Havana St Unit 1, Aurora, CO 80014
TEX-MEX & ‘MEXICAN’
Chuy’s is a Tex-Mex restaurant chain established in 1982 in Austin, Texas. It is funky and includes a custom Elvis shrine in the dining room, and framed photos of local canines (including out own) adorning the bar. The menu includes authentic dishes, featuring hand-rolled tortillas made fresh all day, every day on a traditional comal. Customer favorites include the stuffed chile rellenos, chicka-chicka boom-boom enchiladas, frozen margaritas and the famous creamy jalapeño. (Multiple Locations) 8121 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112
[Open or Not; that’s the question?!] It’s really all about the experience here. Fun for kids of all ages! Casa Bonita, which opened in 1974, seats over 1000 people at a time, and features strolling mariachis, flame jugglers, a 30-foot waterfall with cliff divers, a small puppet theater, a “haunted tunnel” called Black Bart’s Cave, an arcade with a large skee-ball room, and a magic theater. A Denver landmark once featured on a classic episode of South Park.
RAMEN
Katsu Ramen is a whimsical & eclectic eatery for Japanese dishes such as rice bowls, traditional ramen, onigiri, and curry dishes. 1930 S Havana St #4, Aurora, CO 80014
SUSHI
For the best sushi in town, I’d recommend my new favorite Sushi Totoro. All-you-can-eat and made to order. Unlimited sushi options for lunch and dinner make this place not only a great meal, but a steal too. 4243 South Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80013