Get Ready, Foodies — Denver’s 2026 Restaurant Rollout Is Serving Major Vibes
New Restaurants Set to Open in Denver in 2026 After a year marked by multiple restaurant closures across Denver — from longtime neighborhood staples to trendy RiNo favorites — the city’s dining scene is already showing signs of resurgence. Rising operating costs and increases to Denver’s minimum wage pushed many restaurateurs to shut their doors in 2024 and 2025, but according to KDVR, a fresh wave of openings is already...
How Columbine Steak House Outlived the Trendy Spots — One Juicy Steak at a Time
Columbine Steak House: The No-Frills Denver Legend That Outlasted the Trends Along Denver’s iconic Federal Boulevard sits a true mile-high classic — the Columbine Steak House. Opening its doors back in 1961, this old-school steak joint has remained one of the most beloved and enduring restaurants in the city. While countless longtime Denver eateries have closed over the years due to rising costs, redevelopment, shifting dining trends, and changing generational...
Denver Loves Local, But These National Reasturant Chains Still Make Denver Hungry for the Past
Gone But Never Forgotten: National Chains That Were Once Denver Staples Sure, Denver has always taken pride in its independent restaurants — the mom-and-pop diners, neighborhood bars, and local eateries that give this city its flavor. We even helped launch national sensations like Chipotle and Noodles & Company. But let’s be honest — just because a restaurant was a chain didn’t mean it wasn’t amazing. The food was memorable, the...
Did You Know Denver Once Had a Whataburger — Now We’re Just Hungry for Its Return
Whatever Happened to Denver’s Whataburger? If you’ve ever driven south on I-25 and spotted that bright orange-and-white “W” in Colorado Springs or Monument, chances are you’ve had the same thought: “When is Denver getting its Whataburger back?” It’s a fair question — and one that’s been simmering for more than two decades. Long before Whataburger became a social-media obsession and a road-trip must, it was part of Denver’s local landscape....
Thanks, Ozempic: Denver’s Giant Dinner Plates Are Going on a Diet
Denver Restaurants Are Rethinking the Supersized Meal For decades, getting your money’s worth at a restaurant often meant getting a plate piled high enough to guarantee leftovers. But that long-standing American dining tradition may be starting to change, and Denver restaurants are adjusting. More diners are looking for smaller portions, protein-heavy dishes and meals that leave them satisfied without feeling stuffed. Rising restaurant prices, health and fitness trends and the...
The Horror Coffee Shop Denver Can’t Stop Talking About
This Denver Horror-Themed Coffee Shop Does What Most Themed Restaurants Can't: The Food Is Actually Great Themed restaurants often rely on atmosphere to carry the experience. Scr3am & Sugar Coffee Co. in Denver's Baker neighborhood proves you don't have to choose between a memorable theme and quality food. Attached to the horror boutique Horrid, the coffee shop has built a loyal following by creating a space that feels like Halloween...
Honey, This Is Colorado: The Wild Story Behind Beau Jo’s Pizza
Only in Colorado: The Pizza Spot Where You Dip the Crust in Honey Few restaurants feel as purely Colorado as Beau Jo’s Pizza, a place where mountain tradition, tall tales, and unforgettable flavors all come together. According to Beau Jo’s own legend, it all starts with founder Pete ZaPigh, a mysterious figure said to be a French fur trapper… or possibly someone who just showed up in Idaho Springs, Colorado...
Denver Restaurant Week Is Back—Here’s Where to Eat Like a King for $55 or Less
Foodies Rejoice: Denver Restaurant Week Menus Are Out and Reservations Are Already Filling Up Denver Restaurant Week menus announced, giving food lovers a preview of what will be served when the annual dining event returns this spring. The popular promotion runs March 6 through March 15 and will feature hundreds of multi-course meals at set prices of $25, $35, $45, or $55, giving diners a chance to try everything from...