Denver - Restaurants - American

523 E. 17th Ave., Denver 80203
303-830-1001

Steuben's Food Service

Feign elegance and blasé along with everyone else in the joint while chowing down on deviled eggs and big slices of your grandma's birthday cake. Classic diner fare goes classier: understate... read more

1920 E. Colfax Ave., Denver 80206
303-321-3139

Pete's Kitchen

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300 W. Mississippi Ave., Denver 80223
303-733-0795

Breakfast King

Yes, it's called Breakfast King... but don't expect to be treated like royalty. This dive's jolt of truckstop orange is enough to sober you up at any hour of day or night. Mingle with trucker... read more

1906 Pearl St. , Denver 80203
303-386-3998

Chedd's Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Step into this tiny, Wisconsin-obsessed sandwich shop and you'll find yourself down the veritable rabbit's hole of cheese. Chedd's promises (and delivers) grilled cheese limited only by your imagi... read more

3525 E. Colfax Ave. , Denver 80206
303-333-7627

Steve's Snappin' Dogs

Tired? Down? Chances are a big fat wiener will turn you around. If it's not too late, seek out Steve, whose dogs are prepared with an anal attention to detail. The clientele at this mom'n'pop... read more

2010 10th St. , Denver 80302
303-444-1836

Spud Bros.

Boulder is known as much for its pot-lovin' masses as its idyllic setting. Enjoy the best of both at Spud Bros., a fries-only joint clearly aimed at the munchie crowd. College students and ca... read more

7352 E. 29th Ave. , Denver 80238
303-321-4010

The Berkshire

Vegetarians, take a pass. Named after a pig, The Berkshire is a pork-centric restaurant that’s all about the hog. Eat like a pig in a friendly room covered with quotations about everyon... read more

650 Sherman St. , Denver 80203
303-595-0418

Racines

Individualists need not apply. Racine's is a restaurant for the masses. They come in droves, packing its dark booths until the wee hours and communing over Monte Cristos and salads that could... read more

1634 18th St. , Denver 80202
303-297-2700

Wynkoop Brewing Co.

In Denver, the brew pubs are many, but few boast real governmental cred. Not so Wynkoop, which was owned by Mayor Hickenlooper before his ascent to stardom. Join the Darwinistic struggle of b... read more

3 S. Broadway, Denver 80209
720-570-4503

Sputnik

Should you find yourself in a masochistic or hungover state, head over to Sputnik, where the a.m. drinks are strong enough to blot out the bitchy staff’s foibles and the poor little ric... read more

2262 Larimer St. , Denver 80205
303-297-0700

Snooze

Snooze isn't just a cute breakfast joint. It's a testament to the up-and-comingness of the ballpark neighborhood. Once filled with gritty warehouses and creepy inhabitants, it's gone gentrifi... read more

627 S. Broadway St. , Denver 80305
303-543-0886

Southern Sun

Step over students, kids, after-work warriors, and beer snobs, as you enter a true Boulder brew pub. It's dark and crowded, but the homey beers and huge burgers are worth the inevitable wait ... read more

439 E. 17th Ave. , Denver 80203
303-861-4841

Bump & Grind

If the B-52s had started up a restaurant in the 80s, it'd probably look something like Bump & Grind. The décor is ditzy, the menu trailer-park-meets-bakery menu. If you want to e... read more

630 E. 17th Ave. , Denver 80203
303-861-2820

Avenue Grill

Initially, Avenue Grill might not seem family-friendly. After all, the entire back is dwarfed by a monster bar specializing in strong martinis. Still, look at the patrons and you'll see fam... read more

1810 S. Broadway, Denver 80210
303-282-9333

Ganja Gourmet

How's this for novel? A medical marijuana dispensary alters their business model and decides to also act as their clients one-stop weed and munchies destination. Adorned in, what else, a sixties t... read more