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Denver by Russell Leonard - Hypelist

Denver

Russell Leonard - Updated 11/20/25

Restaurants
Sap Sua
Fancy - Vietnamese inspired
Notes
Over hyped
Location
2550 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, United States
Website
https://www.sapsua.com/
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings
Location
3316 Tejon St #102, Denver, CO 80211, United States
Website
http://nanasdumplingsdenver.com/
Taco Uprising
Mid - Tacos
Notes
Great neighborhood hang, prices are cheap, food is tasty/quick
Location
2849 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://www.tacouprising.com/
Machete Tequila + Tacos
Notes
Solid - margs hit hard
Location
3570 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Website
http://machetedenver.com/
Funky Flame
Closed - never went
Location
4994 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80221, United States
Website
http://www.thefunkyflame.com/
Tofu Story
Mid - Korean
Location
2060 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Website
http://www.thetofustory.com/
La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas
Tacos
Location
1565 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223, United States
Website
https://www.lacalletaqueriaycarnitas.com/
MAKfam
Mid - Asian
Location
39 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223, United States
Website
https://makfam.co/
Kawa Ni
Location
1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, United States
Website
https://www.kawanidenver.com/
Kumoya
Fancy - Japanese
Location
2400 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211, United States
Website
https://kumoyadenver.com/
Rosso Pomodoro Pizza
Location
7505 E 29th Pl, Denver, CO 80238, United States
Website
http://rossopizza.com/
Yuan Wonton
Mid - Chinese
Location
2878 Fairfax St, Denver, CO 80207, United States
Website
https://www.facebook.com/yuanwonton/
GOLDEN FALAFEL
Notes
Went in once and owner was napping - so let him sleep
Location
6460 EAST YALE AVENUE SUITE G20A, Denver, CO 80222, United States
Website
https://goldenfalafelrestaurant.com/
Tacos El Herraderro
Cheap - Tacos
Location
400 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204, United States
Website
https://www.tacoselherradero.com/
Hong Kong Station 港味小厨
Location
6878 S Yosemite St, Centennial, CO 80112, United States
Website
https://www.hkstationdenver.com/
Sushi Katsu
Location
9555 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, United States
Website
https://sushikatsudenver.com/
9 Mile Phở
Mid - Vietnamese
Location
12211 E Dartmouth Ave Ste 100, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Website
https://9milepho.com/
Blue Pan Pizzas
Mid - Detroit Pizza
Location
3934 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212, United States
Website
http://bluepandenver.com/
Hey Kiddo
Location
4337 Tennyson St #300, Denver, CO 80212, United States
Website
http://www.hk-oy.com/
Crave Mediterranean Grill
Mid - middle eastern
Location
1000 S Colorado Blvd Ste 103, Glendale, CO 80246, United States
Website
http://www.cravemediterraneangrill.com/
CôNu’s Corner Càfê and Bánh Mì Sandwiches
Notes
Banh mi
Location
4400 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80212, United States
Website
https://conuscorner.com/
New Saigon Bakery and Deli
Location
640 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219, United States
Website
https://www.newsaigonbakery.com/
Mango House
Location
10180 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010, United States
Website
http://ardasclinic.com/mangohouse.htm
Mecha Noodle Bar
Mid - Asian
Location
2801 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://mechanoodlebar.com/
Safta
Fancy - Israeli
Notes
#1 in Denver when we moved here 2020 - has felt less exciting each time
Location
3330 Brighton Blvd #201, Denver, CO 80216, USA
Website
https://www.eatwithsafta.com/?utm_source=google_business_profile&utm_medium=gbp_view_website&utm_campaign=google_business_profile
Bamboo Sushi
Mid - sushi
Location
2715 17th St, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Website
https://bamboosushi.com/location/lohi/details
Uchi Denver
Fancy - sushi
Location
2500 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://uchi.uchirestaurants.com/location/denver/
Temaki Den
Fancy - Sushi
Location
3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216, USA
Website
http://www.temakiden.com/
Cart-Driver RiNo
Mid - Pizza
Location
2500 Larimer St #100, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://www.cart-driver.com/
Brasserie Brixton
Mid - French
Location
3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://www.brasseriebrixton.com/
Work & Class
Fancy - new american
Notes
Been a few times - never loved
Location
2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://www.workandclassdenver.com/
Columbine Steak House & Lounge
Cheap - Steak
Location
300 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219, USA
Website
https://www.columbinesteakhouseandlounge.com/
A5 Steakhouse
Fancy - Steak
Location
1600 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Website
https://www.a5denver.com/
Mango Mango Dessert
Desert - Mochi
Location
1144 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80246, USA
Website
https://www.mangomangodessert.com/
NADC Burger
Great burger, a little pricey
Location
1441 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Website
http://nadcburger.com/
Magna Kainan
Notes
Inconsistent - big flavors and some dishes were great, others weren’t. Would try again in 6 months
Location
1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://www.magnadenver.com/
Seoul K-B.B.Q.& HotPot
Notes
Bbq is better than hot pot
Location
2080 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Website
http://seoulkoreanbbq.com/
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails
Notes
Fuck Putin
Location
3333 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Website
http://molotovdenver.com/
Q House
Notes
Chinese inspired - tripe is a standout
Location
3421 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, USA
Website
https://www.qhousedenver.com/
Xicamiti La Taquería Bistro
Notes
Golden best
Location
715 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Luchador taco & more
Notes
Quaint neighborhood spot - leans more Mexican than Peruvian. Churros were actually really good
Location
2030 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://www.luchadortacoandmore.com/
Shahristan Kabob and Gyro
Notes
Halal
Location
7310 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80221, USA
Vivi Bubble Tea
Notes
Japanese pancakes
Location
8601 W Cross Dr F6, Littleton, CO 80123, USA
Website
https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/15172
The Ginger Pig
Location
4262 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80211, USA
Website
http://www.gingerpig.com/
O Lien Kitchen
Notes
Pho
Location
781 S Federal Blvd B, Denver, CO 80219, USA
Rougarou
Notes
Went when they first opened - need to retry
Location
2844 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
SUVIPA Thai Food
Location
1015 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219, USA
Website
https://suvipathaifood.com/
Pollo Lima
Location
9614 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, USA
Website
https://pollolima.com/

Doughnuts/Sweets
Parlor Doughnuts
Location
95 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, United States
Website
https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
Location
1520 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Website
http://www.voodoodoughnut.com/
Thick's Gelato & Chocolates
Notes
No notes
Location
3339 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://thickschocolate.com/

Coffee
The Weathervane Cafe
Location
1725 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Website
http://www.weathervanecafe.com/
Steam Espresso Bar
Location
3600 Tejon St #101, Denver, CO 80211, United States
Website
http://steamespressobar.com/
Queen City Collective Coffee
Location
2962 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://queencitycollectivecoffee.com/
Little Owl Coffee - Tremont
Location
410 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Website
http://littleowlcoffee.com/
Fifth Coffee House
Notes
Great vibe / solid coffee
Location
710 E 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, USA

Bar
Yacht Club
Hi & Lo
Location
3701 N Williams St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://yachtclubbar.com/
Welton Room
Location
2590 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://weltonroom.com/
Death & Co Denver
Notes
Lives up to the hype
Location
1280 25th St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
https://www.deathandcompany.com/news-item/denver/

Unique experiences
Akihabara Arcade and Bar
Location
8901 N Harlan St, Westminster, CO 80031, USA
Website
http://www.akihabaraarcade.com/
La Plaza Colorado
Notes
taco trucks and arcade
Location
15200 E Colfax Ave Unit B, Aurora, CO 80011, USA
Website
https://laplazacolorado.com/

Plant stores
Southwest Gardens
Notes
Ask them to help you find what you want
Location
4114 N Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, USA
Website
https://www.southwestgardensco.com/

Sandwiches
Curtis Park Delicatessen
Notes
Great
Location
2532 Champa St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
Website
http://curtisparkdeli.com/
Carmine Lonardo's Italian
Notes
Subs
Location
7585 W Florida Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232, USA
Website
https://www.carminelonardosdeli.com/
Golden Banh Mi
Notes
Great bread - great flavor
Location
2648 S Parker Rd #1, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Website
https://goldenbanhmi.com/
Onto Coffee
Notes
Japanese sandwiches
Location
7150 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226, USA
Website
https://www.ontocoffee.com/