14 Local Spots Our Staff and Board Love

Bánh & Butter Bakery Café

Hours: Thursday-Tuesday, 8AM-4PM

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“Bánh” is a Vietnamese term that is often applied to a wide variety of breads, sweet and savory pastries and goods. . Whether you are on-the-go or need a place to slow down to enjoy your pastries with a cup of coffee or tea; this is your one-stop shop. Owner/Founder/Chef Thoa Nguyen offers a variety of Asian-French inspired croissants, savory and sweet pastries, mille-crepe cakes, a selection of sandwiches and desserts, coffee, milk teas and specialty drinks.

 

Café Mercato

Hours: Lunch, Monday-Saturday, 11:30AM-2PM, Dinner, every day, 5PM-9PM

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“Mercato’s light and airy atmosphere and design permeates throughout the modern space. With a large open kitchen and large wine “library”, you will feel right at home sipping on a glass of select wine while watching the chefs create your meal.

The menu at Café Mercato is based on Southern Italian fare with a lighter approach. All of the pastas and sausages are made in-house, as well as gelato and desserts. Enjoy homemade pizza from the oven imported from Italy and other selections from the wood-fire grill.

 

Denver Biscuit Company

Hours: 8AM-9PM Daily

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Southern style, gourmet biscuits. Made fresh daily.

 

Four Friends Kitchen

Hours: 6:30AM-2:30PM Daily

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An American eatery with Southern charm. Southern-inspired contemporary American comfort food for breakfast. Plant-based menu options for vegetarians and vegans.

 

Jubilee Roasting Company

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7AM - 3PM

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“The dream was really two fold: we wanted to roast and sell incredible coffee that made us happy, and we wanted to help North Aurora grow a community identity…Small business is a truly a beautiful hustle of grace and grit.”

 

La Cueva Colfax

Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-3PM & 5PM-8PM, Saturday 11AM-8PM, closed on Sundays

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Traditional family recipes have been on the menu since 1974.

 

Lady Justice Brewing

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 3PM-9PM, Saturday & Sunday 12PM-9PM, closed for major holidays

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Lady Justice Brewing functions as a community-focused brewery dedicating time, space, and money to nonprofits and community partners that support and empower women, girls, and nonbinary people in the state of Colorado.

 

La Morena

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10AM-12AM, 10AM-2AM

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In operation since 2010, offering a wide variety of Mexican food dishes, as well as high-quality seafood and meats.

 

Los Toritos II

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-11PM, Friday-Sunday 9AM-2AM

“Damn tasty Denver original spot…Stop here before you head out to the airport and get your taco fix. This atmosphere is deluxe 1970s movie set vibes. If you like a place that the locals go to you will not be disappointed!” -Yelp review

 

Mango House

Mango House is a shared space for refugees, asylees, y los sin papeles.

Restaurants - Open lunch and dinner (some are closed Sundays)

 

Mason's Dumpling Shop

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM, Friday-Sunday 11AM-8PM, closed Tuesday

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Each morning around 6am, Ker and his team pick up their daily produce and head to the butcher shop to watch meat grind down into dumpling-friendly form—ensuring the highest quality meat, and not trimmings, are what customers will be eating. The staff mixes the fillings, then kneads and rolls out the dough, and then hand folds hundreds of dumplings.

 

North County

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-8PM, Friday 11AM-9PM, Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 10AM-8PM

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Inspired by the coastal area North of San Diego, where beach culture and the fish taco reign, North County celebrates the cuisine and libations of Baja, California. The focus is fresh, healthy fare featuring seafood that is flown in daily along with the highest-quality local and seasonal ingredients available. North County’s carefully-crafted menu features traditional ceviches, oysters, tortas, salads and of course, a collection of the best fish and street tacos around – served on homemade flour and corn tortillas.

 

Officers Club Lowry

Hours: Monday–Thursday 4PM-8PM, Friday 11AM-9PM, Saturday 10AM-9PM, Sunday 10AM-8PM

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Lowry’s newest neighborhood restaurant celebrates the history of Lowry Airforce Base with a modern take on the classic officers clubs of military bases during their mid-century heyday. Officers Club serves classic American fare and expertly prepared classic cocktails with special emphasis on the Old Fashioned.

 

Mariscos Uruapan

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-10PM, Friday & Saturday 9AM-1AM, Sunday 9AM-12AM

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Mariscos Uruapan is a restaurant that has been specializing in seafood for almost 5 years. Since 2018 they have been dedicated to bringing the freshest and most delicious seafood and meals to our customers. They are also committed to sustainability, and make sure to source their seafood from responsible and ethical suppliers.

 
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