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    Cafe 13

    4.0 (473 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Thai Chicken Salad
    Michelle E.

    I was walking around downtown Golden looking for a healthy option for lunch. Cafe 13 was recommended for their menu which includes a few breakfast items, salads, and vegetarian options. I opted for the Thai Chicken Salad and a bowl of Green Chili. Both were good. The salad had fresh ingredients and was filling. The chili had great flavor and a good kick of spiciness to it. I definitely ordered too much food for myself! I didn't realize how large the salad was going to be but I was happy about the portion size for the cost. The staff is very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would say this place is a bit loud- there were a lot of conversations going on around me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you plan to come here for a quiet lunch or to get some work done, I recommend bringing headphones.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Lunch Turkey Sandwich Lunch

    Will always hit this spot when visiting Golden! The pesto grilled cheese is amazing, as well as their coffees. Would recommend!

    Tex Mex Scramble
    Matt C.

    If you find yourself in Golden, Cafe 13 is one of the places to be. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This popular cafe serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, and cocktails with ample patio seating that Coloradans will adore.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a midweek afternoon, this place was busy busy. And I'm talking like there was never not a person in line to order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] During the few hours I was here, I purchased two coffees and one breakfast item. No complaints! My first order was the Cold Fashioned. No, it's not a cocktail even though it looks like it is! It's cold brew with bitters and a little bit of simple syrup. This was delightful. I don't have a picture of the iced Americano I ordered later on, though this was strong and tasty. They had a relatively big menu when it comes to their scratch kitchen, in addition to the sexy pastry case teasing my taste buds with each passing glance. I landed on the Tex Mex Scramble. Tex Mex Scramble (GFO) // scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheddar jack cheese, over hashbrowns, garnished with roasted jalapeño aioli, salsa, and a flour tortilla. This was everything I wanted in a scramble. All the flavors were wonderful, I added Cholula atop the whole thing. I was in heaven and to be frank, very surprised how delicious this was. Perfect execution! Another plus of this place (that many coffee shops should take note of) is the free public WiFi network. Bless up. No passwords, no confusion, just fast reliable internet that everyone can enjoy. Major kudos on this. Staff was extremely friendly although they were hustling around the entire time I was there. A testament to good management and ownership! Cafe 13 is a must visit in Golden whether you're looking to knock out some work or just kick back and relax.

    Little disappointed with their breakfast sandwich.
    Kai L.

    We came in early on a Sat for breakfast and good thing 'cause this place filled out fast with a line out the front door. Someone said this is how it all weekend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's quaint, bright, with plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's more room up the stairs in the back where the bathrooms are at, but those were closed off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Seems like they may have events there in the evenings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's also outside seating and a large patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their coffee was strong, good, and we appreciate the milk alternatives. The scones were fluffy and tasty. Not that impressed with the breakfast sandwich though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the vibe is very homey Golden/Denver.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed people watching as locals strolled in with their pets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And it's a short walk to the Golden Farmers Market, so it's a perfect morning first stop.

    Cookie butter latte & cappuccino
    Savanna R.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great spot while in Golden. Visited after a hike - perfect pick me up![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food and coffee were excellent! Would love to return to try some of their cocktails!

    Delicious espresso martini
    Jen B.

    Great drinks and food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little spot in downtown Golden with outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice staff too.

    Blueberry Latte
    Karissa M.

    We were visiting Colorado and stopped here for some coffee and food. Their seasonal speciality, blueberry latte, is actually very good and I highly recommend it. The Aussie scramble is very good and they load it up with bacon bits. Everything tasted fresh and wasn't too heavy. The Tex Mex scramble was a large portion and 2 of us couldn't finish our portions, but still it was very good and the salsa it came with was tasty. We stopped here the following day again to grab some matchas and another iced coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely give this cute place a try when visiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's order at the counter and find a seat. We sat outside which was lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Matcha Latte
    Gina K.

    We stopped by on a Saturday morning to pick up breakfast to-go. We ordered two sandwiches--one on a croissant and the other on a bagel--along with a matcha latte. Everything was delicious, and given how busy the place was, it was clear that many others felt the same! However, the wait in line was quite long since there was only one woman taking orders. After ordering, it still took a while to receive our food and drinks. Expect to wait both in line and for your order--this is a very busy establishment.

    Coffee bun
    Alyona Z.

    9/9/24 Café 13 was a fantastic breakfast spot! My husband, mother-in-law, and I enjoyed the fully loaded avocado toast, a delicious coffee bun, (definitely get this to try if you're into a 'not too sweet' dessert option) and a phenomenal kombucha on tap! The latte was smooth and perfectly made. Service was quick, and we loved the self-seating option outside. Highly recommend this cozy café to anyone looking for a relaxed and tasty start to their day!

    Fully Loaded Avocado Toast
    Anay W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely little breakfast spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Fully Loaded Avocado Toast while my husband had the Chorizo Burrito. Both dishes were delicious, though the burrito could have been served hotter. Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out.

    White chocolate raspberry scone
    Kim A.

    Lovely place to grab food/pastries after a hike! It can get pretty busy on the weekends, but there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Can't go wrong with their avocado toast or Cobb salad. Go early for their pastry selection!

    Super moist pumpkin loaf and flakiness of the cinnamon sugar pull apart.
    Meghan B.

    Adorable cafe, with a beautiful outdoor courtyard for additional seating. Their selections of breads and pastries are amazing, and they did not disappoint! I wanted to have the vegan breakfast burrito but I noticed it included hashbrowns in it. I double checked to see if they can do the hashbrowns on a pan and they said no it was cooked on a flattop where they cook meats! I was bummed, but I switched my order to equally good options. I ordered a yogurt, parfait, a slice of pumpkin loaf and a Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Roll. My friend got the loaded avocado toast. I ordered decaf iced mocha with a pump of their seasonal sticky bun. My friend had some issues with her coffee. She wanted half calf and requested a shot on the side and they would not do it for her. It was a bit frustrating and disappointing. Other than that a great place to go.

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    Great food lovely spaces to eat. Coffee was good. Only issue was I had to bus my own table

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    Come here about once a week and i'm alwasys impressed. busy but for good reason

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    The coffee and pastries are what you NEED to come here for, and the service is amazing! Food was basic but nice.

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    Great coffee and great food! Vegan options as well. Really fast service and cute dining area with outdoor patio!

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    Thanks for the great review Al! See you on parents weekend in October.

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    Pesto grilled cheese is amazing ! Almond croissant very good ! We go everytime we are in Golden.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe 13

    Are dogs allowed in the outside seating?

    Yes, dogs are allowed on the outside.

    Are you allowed to sit-in and study here? If so, are there outlets for laptops?

    Hi Sammy, The main answer is YES! That being said, on the weekends the Wifi does not start until… Read more

    Are the restrooms available during the pandemic?

    Hi Ron, Yes restrooms are available for our customers.

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