Been coming here since it was Common Grounds, then Radiator, now Radiator 2.0. Personally think people are just jumping on a bandwagon and not giving the remake a fair chance. Food was good. Service was good. & they still have a child play area. There's more seats and it looks more elegant. Personally not the biggest fan of the new wall inside but not the end of the world like so many people are making it sound like. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Like other newer comments, The Radiator is no longer a great spot for breakfast. They've changed their bagels and they are mid at best. I guess you also need to ask for the bagel sandwiches to be toasted because mine came out semi cold and chewy. I'm also bummed about the space inside now. It doesn't feel welcoming to want to stay and hang, unless you want to be outside. I have kiddos so that's where I tend to go but if the weather isn't great there's not really a great spot to go unless they will allow you in the "agora" side. read more

The Radiator - Bacon, egg, and cheese everything bagel - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm really bummed the write this review...this has been one of my go to spots for years because they had bagels from Leroy's, coffee, and great seating/options for my friends with kids to have the playground right there. To my surprise, I came in today and everything was different. The room is now split in two, the playground is gone and they no longer have Leroy's bagels. The new bagels are enough to have me not come back, they really didn't hit the mark of the old bagels. That and the now huge lack of sitting space if you're not ordering from the restaurant next door makes it really hard to justify coming here. I do have to note while I didn't try the food from the restaurant that is now taking up 2/3 of The Radiator, it looked good from what I saw but this unfortunately is no longer a bagel spot for me. I also have to mention the people taking orders were incredibly friendly so none of this review should reflect on them or their service/how anyone made a bagel...the bagels they purchase just aren't great. read more

Excellent coffee and very cool space. People working here were super friendly. I would love to come back and enjoy some more of their items. I got a mocha latte hot with oat milk of course and a breakfast bagel sandwich and it was really delicious. Ryan enjoyed his as well and a chai ! There's lots of space here to break out a laptop and do some work or to sit with a group of friends or just a couple of people. There's also an outdoor area and it's conveniently located in a cute neighborhood which was walkable for us so we definitely will be coming here again. I can't believe we are just now discovering this place ! read more

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The signs were there.... They spelled matcha wrong on the menu but I still ordered an iced matcha. I am not being dramatic when I say it was the worst matcha of all time. The iced matcha was warm. The ice melted in 5 seconds. It tasted like they mixed half expired skim milk with water and added .00003 tsp matcha powder. I dumped it in the bushes and ran away. read more

The Radiator - Worst matcha of all time - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I could've sworn on my life I had reviewed Radiator! What the heck, Matt! This is a great space in the Sunnyside neighborhood off 44th Ave. They do a little bit of everything here. Pablo's coffee, Leroy's Bagels, their own sandwich and salad menu, a full bar with happy hour deals, etc. Without question, the main selling point is the patio. Whether you're bringing the whole family with you or looking for an afternoon happy hour spot with your crew, the patio is the place to be. Tons of tables, seatings, patio umbrellas, even a gazebo. Now if you come here during the day, it essentially functions as a coworking and meeting space. They have outlets alongside the south corner of the restaurant and that's where you'll see everyone and their laptops lined up. I'm always extremely productive when I come here, so that's a plus! I will admit that I don't think that the food or drinks are anything to write home about. The sandwiches could be larger for $15 and the cocktails I've tried are solid, but not excellent. However, the staff is friendly and efficient and trained to do everything. It's a utility spot that is a must in my rotation because it can cater whatever I'm in the mood for. Oh, and last thing. Dogs, dogs, dogs. You're guaranteed to see a few good boys and girls while you're here! Check out the patio sometime on a sunny Denver day! read more

The Radiator - Buffalo Chicken - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I came here for lunch with some friends on a Sunday, and the place was pretty busy. It's a great spot for meeting up with friends who have kids since there's an enclosed playground to keep them entertained. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by an issue with my meal. There was wax paper in my Tuscan Chicken sandwich, and I didn't realize it until I had already eaten some of it. This really ruined the meal for me. The Spin Class salad was fine, but honestly, I can't remember much about it because the wax paper incident left such a negative impression. read more

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Solid lox bagel, solid pumpkin coffee, and very cool interior. We were very happy to have our Air BnB nearby!

Okay!! I am SO glad I found this coffee shop. Since moving to Denver- all the shops I have tried have been major let downs. This place was finally different! The ladies working this morning were so kind, greeted me with a smile, were helpful in my choices for my first visit and personable! I just grabbed a rosemary bag with chive cream cheese on my way to an appointment, but I could not wait and ripped into it as soon as I got back to the car! I was shocked when I walked up and saw the patio with various seating options, a nice taken care of turf, a children's playground and a garage door to roll up during the summer! There's even a gazebo near the playground that has a REALLY nice table under it. They do have a bar in there in addition to the coffee counter. All in all a great first trip. Can't wait to come back and hang out!! Update! I got the names of the two ladies working who were so amazing for me! Ky and Vickie! read more

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Like many other reviews from the past few months say, the breakfast is trash now. Not only do they no longer carry any bagels at all, not even the garbage food service ones, they serve all their breakfast sandwiches on some lame white bread ciabatta. Now, that might be OK, but the one I ordered one of the pieces of bread was three days stale, and as you know things don't go stale easily in Denver. To top it all off, the egg inside my breakfast sandwich was refrigerator cold. When I mentioned it to the two guys behind the counter, they just low talked in Spanish about me and my order. It's pretty sad, this place was a breakfast favorite for a lot of the Neighbourhood and now not only is the food awful, they don't seem to really care either read more

A friend suggested this spot for a quick catch up session. Pretty nice patio area with a small climbing structure for younger kiddos. The service was okay. The person at the register didn't bother to greet us when we walked in and not friendly. They were out of bagels by 11:30 am and when our hot food was ready, we were not notified. Hopefully it was just an "off" day and would consider coming back for another try. Heard this is a good neighborhood spot and crowded on weekends. read more

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Grabbed a beverage with my husband on their patio yesterday during happy hour. The specials were good but the bartender was really awesome- so nice!!! The bathrooms definitely needed attention, but otherwise it was a nice time. read more

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Love this place! First of all, it sits in one of my favorite Denver neighborhoods - Sunnyside. The food and coffee is good. My go to is the spin class salad - so yummy! The service is very friendly and quick. The inside is pretty spacious, and has lots of outlets to plug in if needed. There's also a nice spacious patio that gets direct sunlight, but also has plenty of shade. It's a great space to come work if you are looking to get out of the house/office. Parking is street parking, and I've never had an issue finding a spot in the afternoons. read more

This has been a go-to spot for us for years. Still think it's a great spot to grab a drink and sit outside - a lot more outdoor seating with the remodel. Kind staff. But we went for morning bagels - they're now a foodservice bagel, totally bland and bready but still expensive. Even the cream cheese was sad and watery. We've always walked with the kiddos in the morning and now will have to find a new spot. Please get a new breakfast food!! Good for: coffee and drinks Hard pass: bagels read more

I've been here a couple of times hoping it would be better, but it might be the worst food I've ever had at a restaurant. So bummed because the outdoor space is great and I would come here often if the food was good. read more

I have been a regular here and was so excited for the re-opening, to be very disappointed the last few times I visited. Today I ordered a bagel, bacon, egg and cheese sandwich and what I received was a very small hardened roll, small amount of egg/cheese and bacon. I'm not sure if they are cutting costs but they always used to serve the breakfast sandwiches on bagels. So seeing this small little roll was very bizarre but even worse was it was pretty rock hard in multiple places, the person who made it must have realized it when preparing and I am honestly wondering if they are serving old bread. There is absolutely no excuse to mess up something so simple. They also don't have any breakfast pastries and the food options are just so limited, they must not want people to post up there working anymore. I don't drink much coffee or tea, so I guess I have no real reason to go anymore which is such a bummer because before it shut down this winter I was such a fan. (ahem, if people don't want to go in the morning, they probably aren't going to go for dinner/drinks in the evening..) read more

Very frustrating. We have been here twice and had credit on the InKind app. This is second time we tried to pay with the app and the cashier said "the cannot accept without a manager." Feels like false advertising. Do better read more

Radiator is a large space that allows dogs on their patio and is a convenient neighborhood option for coffee or a snack. Oftentimes, it doesn't seem like the people working there are actually working? It took them 40 minutes to make a large coffee today. They did not get the order correct and this is not the first experience like this. Most often they are always out of stock of some menu item, which is unfortunate. This is a good space, great location, and it has a lot of potential but operations and customer experience is lacking heavily. Hoping to see some improvements or a different business that can occupy the space read more

Adorable neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot! Great If you have young kids, there is a playground and a patio that is all fenced in. Breakfast sandwiches are okay- nothing terrible but nothing stellar. Portion sizes are average Staff is very friendly as well. Lunch portions are big! They have kids menus as well. read more

Friends of mine recently visited on what was apparently a street sweeping day. While it is certainly the driver's responsibility to look at street signs it would take seconds for the staff to put up a sign at the door alerting clients of such a thing. $50 is a hefty fee. Again, it just shows that there is no interest, other than opening the door doors. The concept "open and they will come" does not work in the long run. You'll see. read more

The Radiator - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Such a cute place! They have a cute picture area inside and plenty of outside seating. This is a great place to go get a drink and let the kiddos play (when it's warm out). The nachos were pretty good, however kind of dry. The bartender was nice and patient and make some delicious drinks. I look forward to going back and trying some of their seasonal specialty drinks! read more

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Want to give a shout out to the amazing staff at Radiator. They greet me and my dog every AM with a smile (and great coffee).

The radiator is one of my favorite coffee shops in the sunnyside area! They have a lot of indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. It is a great place to work, study or just a casual meet up. I have recommended this place to a couple friends who needed to study and they loved it. It's a great place to walk to if you live in the area and it also has easy street parking. They have an variety of breakfast food you can choose from such as bagels, sandwiches, muffins, and pastries. Another cool thing about radiator is that they turn into a bar later in the afternoon and serve beer and cocktails. read more

The Radiator - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Rarely do I make the trek to Sunnyside for a cup of coffee, but when a potential employer wants to meet you in the flesh to talk all things business and want to get to know you - you GO. That was the case just last week when meeting up with Ms. Chelsea C. The Radiator was her spot of choice - and a good one at that because it was the perfect spot! Here's why: ++The outdoor patio is MASSIVE, allows for a variety type of seating and has plenty of shade, which is the perfect spot to get a little work done, converse with friends or simply take in the quaint neighborhood that surrounds the area! ++The cutesy interior is like something out of a movie - the quintessential local hangout. The walls are painted a deep green with books in every nook and cranny, vintage mirrors hang behind the wooden bar and an insane amount of natural light flows in from the large windows. All I can say is this place is a VIBE and creates a very trendy, yet quaint and homey feel - perfect for any occasion! ++ The sweetest staff to date! Having not peeked at the menu beforehand, I spent ample time looking at the menu board. Staff offered their favorites, provided details descriptions of their concoctions and whip up whatever you want with a smile. ++ A delicious food and beverage menu! Being that we met at 11AM I opted for a crisp black unsweetened tea, which completely hit the spot on a hot summer day. Cold brews, coffee of the day, lattes and all the coffee you could want are offered, so come thirsty! Best part - the BAR! Yes, serving up local wines, drafts and cocktails! YUM. ++Leroy's bagels are offered here - and sell out FAST. I can't wait to see what the type is about, because I've only heard good things about them! However, when said bagels are sold out there are other options for eats. The seriously delicious menu offers a wide variety of breakfast sandwiches, fruit cups and the like for the perfect amount of sustenance. During my visit, I opted for the veggie sandwich which featured sourdough bread, cream cheese, tomato, onion, cucumber and sprouts which was unbelievably fresh and the perfect portion! My guest got a simple egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, which she seemed to enjoy. ++Pricing is insanely reasonable for this part of town, with each sandwich under $6 and all drinks around the same price! What a steal! The only downside I can even remotely attribute to this spot is the lack of parking. Being that the Radiator is a neighborhood spot, it's primarily street parking which fills up fast. However, the surrounding streets provide an option with a small walk. When in this quaint neighborhood again, I'd easily stop in again! read more

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This is a great place for parents who want to get out but have their your young kids in tow. The outdoor space is so nice with umbrellas at the tables and a couple of play structures for kids (unshaded). Indoor is also very cute and stylish. The nachos looked great but without queso they were dry. The portion size is huge which I can appreciate but would not order again due to dryness. They put a generous amount of bbq sauce but overal I found it overpowering and not the creamy element that could have elavated the dish. My French 75 was delicious and my toddler fully enjoyed his chocolate milk. The service was great, ordered at the counter and then picked up our drinks at the bar. We were given a food buzzer and picked up food at counter once it buzzed. read more

The Radiator - Bbq nachos - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We love Radiator! We come for coffee and snacks almost every day when we are in Denver visiting with our friends. We love the outdoor play area for some kid entertainment while the adults relax and chat read more

I've been here a few times with a friend and boy oh boy you'd better come early enough or else it will be jammed packed with families, students, day drinkers, the whole town! The place is pretty spacious and lots of seats to choose from including a bunch of outdoor ones tho! The coffee itself is pretty good. My favorite was actually their Valentine's Day special which was a rose latte! I also really enjoy their breakfast items. The encounter of cream cheese they put on bagels puts a lot of other bagel shops to shame. More cream cheese than the actual bagel! Also love their breakfast burrito. Overall a great place to socialize and get work done. read more

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Woke up starving and knew we needed a bagel and coffee stat. We saw that the Radiator was pretty close to my place, had great reviews, and their menu was exactly what we were looking for. After skimming the menu, we landed on the B.L.A.T (Bacon Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato) on an everything bagel. We also got the egg, meat (chose sausage), and cheese on an everything bagel. We also got drip coffee. The bagels were unreal - felt like I was back in NY, honestly some of the best bagels I've had in Denver. The coffee was strong (in a good way) and so dang good. We only ordered to go, but the outside area looked so fun. The tables were spaced out pretty far, and there was another patio enclosed in a covered event tent. Seemed like a good alternative to those still wanting to go out during COVID. We went for the to go option, so can't completely speak to it, but looked pretty safe. Definitely coming back for more breakfast food and hoping to hang out on the patio when things clear up around here. Pumped! read more

The Radiator - B.L.A.T with mayo on an everything bagel - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Cute little place tucked away in Sunnyside. It's a coffee shop with breakfast and lunch that turns into a bar with appetizers. The coffee was pretty good, but the avo toast was just average. Not too much flavor. I did have a friend say they have a good breakfast burrito, which I did not try. The place is cozy, though, and the staff seemed to have some regulars. I'd probably come back in the evening to try the bar vibe! read more

The Radiator - Avocado toast & americano - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I cannot wait to come back here! Went for the first time on a Saturday morning around 10:30 and there were only 2 people ahead of us in line, and easy to find seating on the turfed patio. I was so happy that my dog could come inside while we were ordering, rather than having to leave her outside until we were done. I ordered the salmon lox, cream cheese, onion, tomato and capers on a rosemary bagel and my boyfriend had a bacon, egg and provolone on a jalapeño cheddar bagel. We both really enjoyed our breakfast, super tasty! I also had a pumpkin cappuccino and it was delicious! Inside they also had an adorable huge glass jar of dog biscuits, and a pink neon sign that said life is rad. A few cute photo opp moments for sure! We sat outside in the sun to eat and we all enjoyed the patio. read more

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I want to love this place because it is a GREAT addition to Sunnyside, but a little room for improvement with the consistency of quality in their food. I went here on Saturday and had a great veggie sandwich and returned the next day and ordered the caprese melt. They sent me the sandwich with no tomato on it (a key part of a caprese salad) and when I sent it back to have the tomato added they literally added one slice of tomato. What is this! Cute place, will go back but just recommending they put a little more effort into delivering consistent quality. This sandwich was not worth $12 read more

The Radiator - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I went here this morning for the first time. Ordered an iced green tea and avocado toast. Some of the avocado was brown, it was little dices of tomato and tiny chunks of hard boiled egg on what looked like sourdough slices they bought at the grocery store. Completely underwhelming. But I didn't come here to review the food. As my friend and I sat outside (lovely patio are with a playground for kids) we watched as a car parked in front of the shop got a parking ticket and realized it was street sweeping day. My car, which was parked on the same side about a half block down received one as well $50!!!!!! Now I know the establishment has nothing to do with or any control over the city of Denver and parking violations. And I said just that to the manager who I spoke to. My suggestion was that when people came up to order, as a courtesy, they could simply mention it was street sweeping day and ask if they had parked on the street. The manager got defensive and pointed to a sign and said we have it posted here and there are signs in the neighborhood. The street sign out front was blocked by a tree and the sign in the shop was a typed black and white (wordy) 8.5x11 piece of paper taped to the side of a refrigerator that was not where anyone would look when they came in to order at the counter. The way he responded, by pretty much blaming me for not noticing, instead of At the very least apologizing and admitting my suggestion would help, was rude and I will not be returning. I gave it one star for their outdoor area and one star for the ambiance of the interior. read more

Might be the worst service I've received in Denver. 4 people behind the counter and no one would take my order. They were out of water (?), and spinach. They didn't even greet me for 5 minutes. There was no food pick up procedure. They just kinda made food and left it, or screamed out someone's name. I ordered an item that came with chips and one that came with milk. It wasn't presented with milk or chips when they placed it on the counter, I asked and an employee grunted toward the display cooler with drinks and a shelf with chips. Apparently I was supposed to help myself? My wife ordered a cocktail made with coffee, chai, and syrup that she did not like. It was a real Denver service experience, ie terrible. 2 stars because food could technically have been worse, though it definitely wasn't great. Also my daughter liked playing in the playground read more

I have only had one food item here, the avocado toast and it was just very average. The environment is a big bonus, lots of seating and outdoor space. The day street sweeping tickets were happening directly out front the coffee shop didn't have any obvious signage which lead to a friend getting a $50 ticket. They obviously don't have to do anything to prevent tickets but as a courtesy they really should mention it as people order. read more

I've been to the radiator a handful of times now and I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. The energy is great, there's always cute dogs on the patio, and everybody just seems happy. The bagel sandwiches are super delish. Even just a simple plain bagel with their rosemary cream cheese. MAN! So good. They also have a full bar so if you're feeling like a Bloody Mary or mimosa they've got you covered. Also really great other craft cocktails for later in the day too. read more

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Great spot for your studying-socializing-grab a drink needs! They have tons of seating! They have small tables and long high tables indoors, a counter at the bar, and rhey have a covered and uncovered patio. The patio is huge! Tons of places to sit. I love that it's half cafe,half bar! Grab a coffee while you work, and a drink as you end your work day and roll into happy hour! You can also grab a burrito or sandwich if youre hungry while you're here. Personally, I love their matcha latte. It's unsweetened but when I ask them to sweeten it with honey, they add in the perfect amount!! On the weekends, you can order pizza on their outdoor patio. Really, I love this spot and the variety behind it. read more

Omg, I absolutely love this space!! The style is rustic, but open, and the amount of space (both inside and outside) is incredible for a cafe. I've tried both the coffee drinks and cocktails here, and can confidently say you can't really miss with either. I loved my "chai"der (a spicy chai apple cider - absolute must!) but my favorite thing here has to be the margarita - so refreshing, and mine was sparkly (courtesy of the incredible bar staff at The Radiator)! Whether you're looking for a place to sit down and get some work done or to bring a group of friends for a drink, The Radiator is perfect! read more

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One of my favorite and most reliable spots in Sunnyside. Great bagels and coffee in the morning. Also really fun for happy hour drinks & snacks later in the day! Highly recommend! read more

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The Radiator cafe came in clutch for their breakfast bagel sandwiches in the morning. Bagels are from local bagel bakery, Leroy's. I ordered the Egg & Cheese in a Rosemary bagel for $4.95. Nice chewiness to the bagel which was toasted some and ingredients were warm and gooey. May a little up there for a simple bagel sandwich though. I also had a cappuccino (espresso from Pablo's Coffee) which was not the best; it was thin, scalding, and tasted burnt. Large space which functions as a hang out spot and bar towards the later parts of the day. It is situated in a neighborhood so parking is plentiful. read more

The Radiator - Egg & Cheese on Rosemary bagel (from Leroy's), $4.95 - Cafes Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great vibes & staff. Perfect place to grab a coffee and sando + get some work done! My favorites are the breakfast bagel with sausage and the Italian panini. Can't go wrong with an iced lavender vanilla latte. read more

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