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    Olive & Finch Denver Performing Arts Complex

    3.9 (89 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    OLIVE & FINCH DENVER PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Valerie K.

    We stopped by this place for dinner, and it has a definitely fast-casual vibe with high-quality offerings. The food is so good here, and it was only a short walk from the convention center. Highly recommend it if you want something reasonable and quick.

    Steak frites
    Chelsea R.

    Super easy dinner spot before production at DCPA - literally a stones throw! Cocktail selections looked nice but we opted for a bottle of wine. I wouldn't say any of the food is earth shattering good but it's tasty with good variety of options. Will definitely come back and want to try some of the desserts! Order at the counter or via QR code at the table.

    Just a warning, you have to wait u til all of this is done before you can get your cake.
    Melanie T.

    This is the first time I am reviewing while I am at the establishment (that's how unimpressed I am). So inefficient to order from here. We just wanted a cake and had to wait 20 minutes for someone to go in order from a line of coffee orders to grab something behind the glass. I waited over 20 minutes and watched an employee pack our pastries (it took them 30 seconds to get it together). Normally, when you order something from the case, the cashier gets it immediately. But not at Olive and finch - you have to wait for all the coffee orders and drinks to go before. I have never experienced this at any restaurant or bakery. While the carrot cake was good, I do not recommend coming here before your show on a weekend. I wanted to support an AAPI owned business but they need a remodel of how their operation works. It's absolutely ridiculous to have to wait for 20 minutes when the cake could be grabbed right away. They are absolutely not prepared for Denver when there's a musical, an Avs game, and a Rockies game. Severely understaffed. Very disappointed and will not be coming back. If you're here for an event, I highly recommend you stay away. Come on a slow night. They can't handle it when it's busy. There's better places to eat at that can handle a crowd.

    Over hard , bacon , fruit and English muffin
    Jimmy W.

    This place is far to cute and far too clean, with fantastic food in order to get a 3 star review . Here is why , the layout is overcompensating for more than what they are. I came in this morning to sit down and have breakfast . Because nobody was staffing the bar , I had to walk up to order. Everyone knows if you order standing up ( except coffee) tipping isn't part of the equation. Sad because I felt like I should. The layout of this place is odd . I don't have the solution but having 4 people standing around when a guest walks in ( 8am) was odd to me . Service felt a cross between a bakery and coffee shop ‍ I think this is a place to only go to before or after a show

    Sarah A.

    My husband brought me here for a date night. We came for Happy Hour before heading to the theater. We were welcomed in and asked if we could just sit at the bar. Breya took great care of us. It was Wednesday, which is half off bottle of wine day, so we chose to get a bottle of the Dalia Pino Grigio. We chose some shareables. We got the Mediterranean Board. It would normally have baba ghanoush and hummus. I mentioned that I was allergic to eggplant so they left both the baba ghanoush and hummus off the board. Our board came with dolma, roasted tomatoes, marinated olives, pickled turnips, fennel, feta, Schug and sliced pita. Schug is a spicy, fresh Middle Eastern hot sauce from Yemen. It was my first time having it and it was a delicious spread to put on the pita. We also shared the Sticky Ribs. Three pork ribs with five-spice lacquer on a bed of Asian slaw. For our final shareable, we chose the Venetian Flatbread which had pesto, provolone cheese, roasted tomato. We decided to add the spicy coppa on top. Everything was quite tasty. We were watching Breya skillfully make snazzy drinks and my husband decided to get a Mary's Gimlet. We watched as she blended vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup, floating a lime slice on top. This was a great start to our evening. The location was perfect as it was adjacent to the theater, which was our next stop.

    Mexican rice bowel.
    LInda C.

    Yogart parfet was very good. Blueberry compote on top made it!! Pancakes had a slight lemon flavor, very tasty. Lastly, the Mexican rice bowel was filled with black beans, fresh cilantro, and pico. Large portions all round. Service was good; however ordering table side, didn't work. Had to order at counter. Busy because of Chalk Art Festival. Nice restroom.

    Lauren H.

    Stopped by on my travels and was surprised but a great menu selection. I enjoyed ordering via the QR code and the ability to make it a seamless cafe visit. The sandwich was full of flavor and the cafe ambiance was great. Super close to the convention center!

    Buddha bowl -rice. Sad and depleted.
    Jessica P.

    I want to give this more stars because it all looked so good while I ordered but what I received was lackluster, at best. The muffin I snacked on while I waited for my to-go order was definitely delicious, as was the vegan raspberry and chocolate trifle I finished my meal with. But the Buddha bowl I received was so minuscule as compared to what I saw being served, it was laughable. Granted, I asked for no rice so she added extra greens. But if what I got was extra, I cannot imagine what normally would have been served. This was definitely not worth what I paid, whatsoever.

    Green tea lemonade
    Nooshi B.

    My friend and I loved this place so much we went for breakfast and lunch! Beyond friendly service and great concept. Their turkey sandwich and French fries were heaven. Perfect ciabatta bread and I'm still thinking about their fries!!! The goddess salad is cucumber forward and no lettuce, so keep that in mind. For breakfast I got the salmon toast, which was more of a potato bread, which made the dish pretty heavy. The flavors were spot on and portions were good. We also enjoyed their almond croissant, but I was so tempted by their endless pastry offerings to order more. I highly recommend coming here, but they get super packed for brunch!

    Kids menu
    Susie O.

    To say this place is incredible would be an understatement. The coffee was only the beginning of a flavorful meal. I highly recommend starting with the Mexican Latte and add extra cinnamon. It was my first time having a shakshouka- and I cannot wait to experience it again. The depth of flavor was phenomenal. Their lemon pancakes were unique- which is really hard to accomplish with a staple breakfast food. Every bite of food was delicious, and the restaurant itself is really well decorated and maintained. It was a perfect, quiet, relaxing start to my Saturday- and will hopefully get the chance to go again! I love supporting local, and highly recommend coming here. I love the origami menu that they provided too!

    Harlee S.

    Olive & Finch is a fantastic spot to eat before a show at The Arts Complex! A fast casual eatery serving up some really delicious eats. The food is really top notch and you get some bang for your buck. Plus there's lots of bakery items to choose from if you're just looking for a quick sweet treat. Service is very casual. You either order at the counter or pick a table and order via QR code. Food did take a little longer, but they were pretty busy, so it was understandable.

    Dining area.
    Christy J.

    Food was good. Unique options in the menu. It was a Sunday evening and a lot of things were sold out! The Mediterranean platter is a good shareable Item. Music is playing in the dining room and it's a modern ambiance. You order from the QR code at the table, so service is limited.

    This how we left it.  A big miss.
    Terry J.

    A big miss. I couldn't wait to try their curry chicken salad sandwich. It arrived as chunks of curry chicken falling out of the croissant. It wasn't creamy and wasn't What one would typically refer to a "curry Chicken salad". A major disappointment. The chicken matzah had no flavor. Served with pulled chicken and half cooked vegetables...did I mention no flavor. The highlight of the meal was the Reuben sandwich. It was good. Huge portion and we shared. The cinnamon roll was hard. We tried the strawberry cake. One bite and we were through. Super dry. Service was lacking. We had to ask for silverware and our drinks didn't arrive till after our sandwiches. No refills.

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