Best Food in Denver – Where to Eat When You’re Starving and Picky

Let’s skip the tourist traps. Denver’s food scene has matured way past just breweries and brunch lines. If you’re actually hungry—and picky about what deserves your money—this list is for you. It’s curated straight from the trenches by someone who eats for a living (and complains professionally).

1. Uncle (Highland)
Modern ramen that hits like a hug. The spicy chicken ramen with that silky broth is criminally addictive. Start with the steamed buns and don't share them.

2. Work & Class (RiNo)
Latin + Southern fusion that actually works. Get the roasted goat or the fried chicken—no wrong answers. Bonus points for the cornbread and butter situation.

3. Tacos Tequila Whiskey (City Park / Highlands)
These aren’t $1 street tacos. They're gourmet handhelds built with care and heat. The pork belly and shrimp tacos both deserve their own fan clubs.

4. The Wolf’s Tailor (Sunnyside)
For when you want something upscale but not uptight. Asian-Italian mashups, fermentation magic, and patio vibes. If you're feeling fancy, this is your move.

5. Lucile’s Creole Café (South Logan)
Best breakfast in the city. Period. Creole-style eggs, biscuits the size of your face, and chicory coffee that kicks harder than espresso.

6. Bodega (Berkeley)
Sandwiches done with finesse. The hot honey chicken sandwich might ruin all others for you. Try their seasonal drinks—they don’t miss.

7. Safta (RiNo)
Elevated Israeli food with unforgettable hummus, lamb, and puffy pita that feels freshly summoned. Bring friends. Order everything.

Still Hungry?

If you're like me, you want more than Yelp noise and Instagram fluff. That's why I built Colorado Food Reviews — a no-BS site that ranks and reviews the best eats across the entire state.

We’ve got deep dives on everything from green chili cheeseburgers in Pueblo to dive bar dinners in Fort Collins. If you eat with intent, you’ll want to bookmark it:
👉 https://coloradofoodreviews.com

Until then, happy eating—and don’t waste your appetite on mediocrity.

— David Lanketh
Founder, Colorado Food Reviews


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