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    Sputnik

    3.5 (658 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Happy hour specials
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    Kale caesar salad, falafel, vegan corn dogs
    Jon T.

    Sputnik is a fun dive bar with a huge separate vegan menu. My partner and I got the kale caesar salad, falafel wrap, and the elusive corn dog! Everything was excellent, though the corn dog was especially good (think they might use field roast?) As for the drinks, there is a decent selection of beer and plenty of cocktails to choose from. And the space itself is really fun--good people and environment. A little busy on the weekends, so if you're coming with a group of people either try to get there early or be prepared to wait a little for a table.

    Cubano Bowl
    Stefanie C.

    Oh noooo, the poor bartender. When I walked into Sputnik and sat down at the bar, I got excited about the selection of whiskey. Unfortunately it came out as asking the bartender for a scotch that would burn my organs. I forget that I should be a little more mindful about my dark humor. I settled for a Laphroaig since tequila was more up his alley and he had no recommendations. My best friend joined me, and we enjoyed dinner before heading to a different bar. I got the incredible Cubano Bowl ($12.50) which had braised jackfruit, rice, black beans, plantains, and chimichurri. SOOOO good. I could have gotten mojo pork, but jackfruit seemed more unique. Decent quantity of food for the price, and the flavors were phenomenal. We left because the music was too loud. Overall quirky little spot with an odd selection of food. Love that they're open for both lunch and dinner, then late into the night for drinks. I could be open to coming here again. Nothing else on the menu really appeals to me, but this is the perfect spot for vegans. They have happy hour specials and some tasty-looking cocktails!

    Far cry from what it used to be. Instead of focusing on politics maybe you should improve your food, service and safety.

    We asked for a free Palestine and they wouldn't give it to us! In all seriousness- this place is a far cry from what it used to be. Maybe they should focus more on improving their food, service and safety and less on Middle East politics.

    Vegan Cubano & Kale Caesar
    Marissa B.

    Vegan options up the wazoo, and plenty for your meat eater pals as well. I'd describe their menu as mostly bar food like corn dogs, mac n cheese, and tacos, with some outliers like a falafel wrap, bahn mi & katsu curry. I'm totally shocked by the handful of negative reviews I've seen here. I've been to Sputnik between 10 and 20 times and have never been disappointed by food quality or service! I think they may be understaffed, bc even w the occasional slow service, every server I've had has been so kind and fun, acknowledging they're slammed and still serving with a good attitude. *Fries are some of my favorite anywhere. Thin cut and always well seasoned. Comes with two sauces and they're all made in house and delicious. Love the sriracha ranch and nashville aioli. *Kale Caesar is hands down my favorite vegan Caesar salad in Denver. It's got a bite of garlic and the croutons are always delish. Consistently a favorite. *Vegan Cubano: had for the first time tonight and it was amazing on every level. It was also bigger than I expected it to be! *Sputburger: my boyfriend said it's the best burger he's had in a long long time. Pickled onions changed the game. *Vegan Mac n Cheese has evolved over the past couple of years. It's been a bit different every time I get it, but I have to say it's been good every time. Idk what else to say other than a 10/10 grand slam. Vibes are dive bar like, but with recent renovations it's become slightly less grungy with more of a diner vibe. Love the booths along the wall and that you seat yourself. I always suggest meeting w friends at Sputnik for its wide variety of options, healthy to greasy goodness. Couldn't advocate for this place enough. Honorable mention for their brunch. Only had it twice but remember the food we ordered was great, but the stand out was the spicy Bloody Mary. It's ghost pepper vodka, and one of the only places in Denver that knows what it means to make a drink ACTUALLY spicy. BIG PROPS!!!

    Bahn Mi
    Unnati U.

    One of my favorite vegan food spots in Denver! It is a bar/restaurant set up so I don't tend to go in person cause it can get PACKED which can make the service slow and servers a little short for understandable reason. To no fault of their own, the place is small and you seat yourself so it's hard to manage traffic. So I prefer to order take out! I would clarify if you get any sauces and things if they cost extra! Otherwise, all is all I love the food!!!

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    Ordered the fried pickle chips and white BBQ sandwich. Both were amazing. Will definitely come back and recommend this place to my friends.

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    Great vegan options. The seitan reuben was especially delicious as were the fried pickles. Cant wait to try more of their veggie options.

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    Nice little lunch spot, relaxed and inviting and food was good! Had the chicken strip with white BBQ sauce and the Cubano. Both amazing

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    Syrup Downtown - Churro Donuts

    Syrup Downtown

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    2.3 miCBD, Northwest
    $$

    Overall a wonderful place to grab a healthy and quick breakfast. Music playing was 90's and early…read more2000's and totally fit the clientele. Businessmen getting breakfast before a meeting, young couples, and friend groups would all feel comfortable dining here. Breakfast was delicious and came out quickly. Hostess was attentive and friendly. Steak was tender but lacked seasoning, not a big deal. Loaded tots are to die for, you need to get these with your meal, you won't regret it. Would recommend if in the area, but nothing to go out of your way for. 8.5 out of 10 would recommend.

    First, the positive: - Food was good…read more- Ambiance was nice Neutral: - Service was fair - Place was clean - Prices were fair Now the negative: - Wait time was longer than quoted - When it's time to pay the bill, they use a handheld device so you don't see a copy of the charges unless you scroll through. Upon doing so, you notice they've added two unusual changes -- a 2% "restaurant impact fee" and a 1% "kitchen staffing fee." We were told that the fee helps pay the kitchen staff because the wait staff doesn't share tips with them. We asked to have it removed and were told it cannot be removed. This is a problem based on principle and nothing else. There are costs associated with running a business. Pay your employees properly so that these fees don't need to be added. Be honest about it -- increase the cost of menu items if necessary -- but don't add HIDDEN fees! It makes you look slimy and dishonest. At the very least, remove the fees when your customers don't want to pay them. This really pales our opinion of this place. It's irritating and embarrassing for everyone, including the wait staff who have to explain the fees to the patrons, and in this case, receive a smaller tip.

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    Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps - Left overs!

    Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps

    3.5(110 reviews)
    1.9 miCBD, Northwest
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    Well, I have visited this restaurant 3 times. All 3 times have been for a holiday brunch or…read moredinner. Location (4 stars) This restaurant is downtown near the convention center. parking is pricy if you valet park at the hotel. Last year it was around $40. Parking in the lot across the street for $25 dollars Easter Sunday. If you use a walker, I would not recommend the parking lot across the street. Food (3 Stars) The Thanksgiving buffet is the best one. I would rate that buffet a (4). The Christmas and Easter buffet are pretty low key. There is a carving station (ham and prime rib). There is an omelet station. Dessert bar is decorative. Cheesecake was delicious. The warming station with potatoes, sausage etc. leaves much to be desired. The charcuterie station is sparse. They offer unlimited mimosas for an additional $25. Service (5 stars) Staff are extremely friendly. Cleanliness (2 stars) My only complaint, I saw a tabletop being cleaned off with a rag used to clean the chairs and then under the table on the floor and on to the next tabletop. I'm just a little picky about that. Especially since folks these days go commando and wear short attire, and you know their parts are on the chair and now spread to tabletops. Wiping up the crumbs off the floor with same rag simply through me over the edge. Atmosphere (4 stars) Spacious uncrowded environment. Nice decor. Bright with large windows.

    During the last few Denver Restaurant Week events, I've tried to take the offerings as an…read moreopportunity to sample restaurants that I haven't tried, or otherwise may not try, and see if I can add to my list of favorites. I saw Former Saint on CBS News, and the menu and food looked incredible. In particular, that white chocolate blueberry cheesecake was something I know my hubby would look forward to all week! I loved the idea of local food and fresh homemade dishes. Sounds healthy, after a week of potential over-indulgence at other restaurant week venues. An additional bonus was that it is located right near the Denver Convention Center and the Performing Arts Center. This has become a dry spot for fine dining, with even the choices on Larimer Square growing more thin, giving rise to the inability to get reservations at favorites like Tamayo and Rioja prior to a show. I go to performances frequently with friends, and despite my rule to avoid hotel restaurants (Former Saint is in the Hyatt Regency), I thought I'd scope out Former Saint as a place to take my friends before the next symphony or Children's Chorale or ballet or broadway performance. I must say, the jury is still out. Former Saint was a Jekyll and Hyde of courses. Parking was not difficult (Yay, maybe I can park here prior to my shows, if I grab a bite first). There is a large garage, and the promise of validation from the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant is typical hotel restaurant. Booths, tables, old and a bit drab. Except for the bar. Oh, my! The bar has this BEAUTIFUL copper creation above it, adding so much industrial character to the space! I was in awe looking at it, as it appeared to bring craft suds to the bartender's taps. I didn't ask how it worked, as it wasn't clear how the beer separation and dispensing worked, but it was a great centerpiece and spectacle for the place. I do wish I had investigated more about this architectural marvel, and will do so if I return. For restaurant week, my husband chose the Lobster Ravioli, Ribeye, and blueberry cheesecake (as predicted). I chose the Gotham salad, roasted chicken, and key lime tart. The lobster ravioli was nice; my husband was surprised that it was a toasted ravioli, but enjoyed it. My salad was full of beautiful greens, pears, walnuts, and feta. No scrimping here! The dressing was light and sweet/sour. The pears were a bit unripe and crisp, to the point that I was having trouble identifying exactly what fruit I was eating, but other than that, the salad was beautiful, healthy, and ample. My husband's ribeye steak was a nice cut, done to his liking. Slivered hash browns were underneath with a nice green chimichurri on top and some sliced Fresnos adding a welcome kick to the dish. My chicken was delightful. 1/2 chicken on the bone, seasoned nicely, and with a pan sauce. The breast was super-tender and delicious. It came atop cheesy grits, which was a yummy substitute for a mashed potato. I also was served side salad of curly lettuce and fennel. I probably didn't need more salad, but I was glad to have the healthy side on my plate. I will say that this salad was over-seasoned. The chicken and grits were great, but the salad too salty. My husband ordered a glass of J. Lohr Cabernet, which was a very nice find on the wine list, as far as a pairing for his ribeye. That said, the glass cost $30! A bit much, I might say. The real detractor, unfortunately, was dessert. The blueberry cheesecake looked nothing like the beautiful creamy white cheesecake accented throughout by purple blueberries, which I saw on the CBS News clip. My husband was served a very small solid purple slice, overcome with whipped cream dollops. This cheesecake had been uncovered in the fridge too long, with sort of a skin on it. My husband ate almost none of it. My key lime tart was similarly over-adorned with whipped cream, although I had some nice raspberries on top. The tart also seemed overexposed to the cool air, with the thickening of a skin on top. It was a very disappointing way to end a nice meal, and belied the healthy, homemade, craft theme. High points of this experience include the well-crafted and healthy entrees, the fact that we could see the convention center right outside our window (i.e., the location is perfect for pre-event or -theater), the $3.00 validated parking fee, and that beautiful copper tap system. Will the pros outweigh the cons? Will we be back with friends? Time will tell.

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    Fox And The Hen - Chai tea and americano

    Fox And The Hen

    4.4(395 reviews)
    3.5 miNorthwest, Highland
    $$

    This is my second time eating at this restaurant with a 3 year gap and it was still as amazing as…read morebefore! The sausage biscuit was fluffy and had a homemade "floury" feel to it. The Mortadella Sammy was sweet and salty, the combination of the fontina cheese and the blueberry jam worked well together. It was extremely busy, but our server was very attentive and made sure we had plenty of water. I will definitely be back when I visit Denver again!

    In desperate need of a catch-up session, the girls and I made reservations at the trendy Fox and…read morethe Hen to do just that. It proved to be a great start to our day! SPACE: Located in the highlands, this place has become the new "it" spot when it comes to breakfast. It's easy to spot on the corner, has decent street parking options and cute as pie inside. Bright colors splash the walls, which are lined with booths and tables alike. Community seating is in the middle, which the girls and I were happy to dine at. The color scheme here is so fun and welcoming, creating a happy and fun vibe. SERVICE: We were greeted inside by a friendly host who explained they were on a small wait. MAKE A RESERVATION and you'll be able to skip the wait, like we did, as this place is popular and fills up fast! Our server, his name escapes me now, was SO fun. He had us laughing, excited about the various food and drink offerings and made us feel right at home. It was obvious he was outgoing and truly enjoyed his job, which made all the difference in service! SIPS: We all opted for various coffee and matcha drinks. I sipped on the iced cereal milk latte, while my sister sampled the fruity pebbles matcha and our cousin had the cortado. YUM! SUSTENANCE: Such fun and different food options - which had us craving both savory and sweet! We started with the sausage in a blanket and loaded hashbrown, which was so good! My sister opted for a benedict, cousin got the massive breakfast burrito, and I opted for the breakfast salad - which was perfectly seasoned, crunchy, salty with a runny egg on top. SERIOUSLY YUM! We also chose to try the buttermilk and blueberry pancakes, because why the heck not?! Everything came out in good time, was pretty in presentation and absolutely delicious! Portions are massive so come hungry! Here's to more breakfast dates at this new and fun spot!!

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