Vellichor Coffee Roasters

decided to try this cute coffee shop (new to me) and the baristas were so nice and personable. my…read morecoffee was a 10/10 and I don't give that out lightly. so good and cute atmosphere. can't wait to go back.

Great coffee and wonderful atmosphere and people. Sweet place…read more Other great shit is everyone else on the planet is here

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Cast Iron Tavern

4.3(365 reviews)

2.9 mi

Cast Iron Tavern is a great little spot in Golden! It has a cozy, laid-back tavern atmosphere, and…read morethe staff was friendly and welcoming. We stopped in for happy hour, and I was especially excited to see a bourbon/whiskey happy hour option. Definitely a win in my book! We all ordered burgers or sandwiches, and everything was delicious. And if you're a bread pudding fan, the deep-fried bread pudding for dessert was the cherry on top of an already great experience! Great food, good drinks, friendly service, and a comfortable neighborhood-tavern feel. We'll definitely be back!

Came in on labor day for lunch, and it was bustling. The menu was broad and I wanted to try so many…read morethings. I settled on the apple gost cheese salad. It was pretty good! I wish the cucumbers were cut up instead on placing full thick slices. My husband got the spicy chicken entree. He did wish they had a fried chicken sandwich. The highlight of this entree were the mashed potatoes. The chicken wasn't seasoned well. Service was great, the waitress was so sweet and fun to talk with. I would definitely go back to try more things on the menu.

Bar from booth

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Bar inside

Cafe 13

4.0(475 reviews)

1.9 mi

I've been to Cafe 13 location twice now, and both visits have been great. It's a cute coffee shop…read morewith a solid menu, a good pastry selection, and coffee that hits the spot. The first time I visited, I got the Aussie Scramble, and it was really yummy, especially if you're in the mood for breakfast. It comes with scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, and feta served over hash browns with toast. Definitely a satisfying breakfast option. This time, I stopped in for lunch and was in the mood for a sandwich, so I went with the turkey and provolone. It was really tasty and came with a side salad, which was pretty much what you'd expect. Overall, a very good sandwich. But my fiancée got the pesto grilled cheese, and she was nice enough to let me try it. I genuinely think this might be the best grilled cheese I've ever had and I'm not exaggerating. The combination of pesto, sun-dried tomato, melted cheese, and sourdough is absolutely top tier. I would 100% get this on my next visit. We also split a chocolate chip cookie for the table, which was a nice little sweet treat to finish the meal. I've had the coffee on both visits as well, and it definitely hits the spot. Between the food, drinks, pastries, and atmosphere, Cafe 13 is an easy recommendation. Definitely check out this location if you're in Golden!

We were staying at a hotel just outside Golden, so we ventured into the downtown area for coffee…read moreearly (6:30/7:00 AM) on a weekday. It was a ghost town. And some coffee places that were supposed to be open weren't. We then found Cafe 13, and we were so glad we did. It has a very inviting, cozy atmosphere. And all of the food piled up behind the glass looked amazing. We were only getting coffee, but I knew we had to try something to eat. We ordered some sort of berry scone. It was amazing. The coffee was hot and delicious, too. And everyone was very friendly that we encountered as well. We sat at a long communal table in the front room (there are other rooms to explore/sit as well). We never made it back to Cafe 13 on our visit, but if we're in the area again, it'll definitely be the first spot we hit when looking for coffee and a light breakfast.

One of the many seating areas with a view of the front counter.

Scones were fluffy and tasty.

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Atomic Cowboy

4.3(115 reviews)

2.0 mi

The salads are a bit spendy but good!! Fresh lettuce and not something that has been sitting…read morepre-made for a couple days. The arugula salad and the Caesar salad were both fresh and very good. Not standard dressings: also fresh. Now for the bad: I am not impressed with the pizza. Salty and the cheese just seems rubbery. We got the pepperoni pizza and I just wasn't impressed. I'll come back to try their biscuits, though and maybe staying to eat-in vs takeout will change my opinion on the pizza: I would be willing to try it again.

Food was good but a bit too drenched in syrup…read more Service was lackluster. Mainly (I think) from understaffing. Our waitress was tending the bar as well as trying to fit in tables. Both suffered as a result.

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Nice sized bar area with 16 stools

Blackbird Cafe - Mountain Brunch & Lunch

4.5(381 reviews)

6.7 mi

We stopped by just to relax and enjoy some coffee, and it was a really pleasant experience. The…read morecoffee was good, and the atmosphere was lovely. There was also a live guitar performance that added a nice touch to the overall vibe. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are great options. The café is located near a small river, and the outdoor seating is surrounded by green space, creating a peaceful and relaxing setting. The indoor seating is cozy and comfortable as well. Our server was very friendly and welcoming, and overall we had a great experience and would happily come back.

This is such a great breakfast/brunch spot. At least during warm times, I love how the hostess…read morepodium is right out front with mugs and coffee carafes so you can enjoy a coffee while you wait...and you will wait, this place is a gem, but it is not a hidden gem. Expect to wait 30-60 minutes for a breakfast/brunch table, especially if you want one of the coveted outdoor spots. The seating is worth it though, the view of the forest and creek from your table is so endearing and serene. The food and drinks are delicious. The meals are all ornately plated, and well thought out, and made with great ingredients. The venue is semi-open air so there are a lot of flies, but every table has an anti-fly windmill/propeller. I will definitely go back, but now I know parking is super limited and annoying. All of the businesses in town are hyper aware of how limited this very popular restaurant's parking is, and aggressively inform you they are "Not Restaurant Parking". Plan to park curbside in the dirt on the outskirts of town far from any other business, and make the short walk to the restaurant.

Inside (bar area)

Blackbird Cafe - Mountain Brunch & Lunch

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Many animal visitors love the Blackbird too.

Louis' Cafe

4.1(335 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great service large portions friendly staff Good old fashion breakfast choices along with modern…read moredishes! Very busy but got sat quickly.

Service was great but the food was fairly dismal. Avocado…read moreon top of my eggs, Benedict came out, not just a little discolored or a spot or two here but very brown with black spots on each slice quite an egregious and gross mistake. The food overall beyond that was hardly even up to par with average Diner food it got the job done, but really wasn't that great

Calming ambience with waterwall.

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Higher Grounds Cafe

4.4(211 reviews)

1.8 mi

The coffee was magnifique!…read more Will absolutely come here again when I'm in golden. I'm just sad that I didn't discover this place in like my final day (in golden).

Legit food, service, ambience & quality…read more Highly recommend Great location Clean & convenient

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The Golden Mill

4.0(505 reviews)

2.1 mi

Awesome place to hang out in downtown Golden. It's right on the Clear Creek Canyon Trail. We…read morewalked the trail then hit the Mill for some beers and a snack. You check in at the host stand and open a tab with your credit card. They give you a Card that you use at all the self serve taps and at the food vendors. They have 50+ taps serving craft beer & cocktails and wine. They have water and Coke as well. They have 4 food vendors: Mexican, BBQ, chicken and ice cream. Very fun, dogs welcome.

Loved the concept here! You can pour your own beer or cocktails by the ounce, which was perfect for…read moreme since I'm not able to drink a full pint or glass. Being able to sample just an ounce or two of different drinks was such a great option! There are a few food spots downstairs, with sushi available upstairs. I enjoyed some BBQ, tacos, icecream, with a couple of small beer pours while sitting outside overlooking the creek. Such a cool and unique concept, and I wish more places like this were available!

Bbq menu

Happy cones mixed berry blend

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View from River

The Eddy

4.2(37 reviews)

2.3 mi

I had high hopes for the Eddy but my experience there was that the food was just OK. I ordered…read moreburnt ends from their barbecue food truck and they weren't really ends or burnt. They were kind of just fatty pieces of barbecue meat. Still delicious and the sauces were great, but not really what I was hoping for. We ordered cheese curds, which were actually cubes and that is the first time I've ever seen shaped curds. They were pretty good, as was the sausage and mac & cheese, though the cheese sauce was a little thin. My mom had the focaccia grilled cheese, which had awesome flavors in it, but the focaccia itself was super thick. If we could decrease the bread by like half I think this would be an awesome choice. I think the main reason I would go to the Eddy is to hang out on their patio, especially when they have live music. It's a good view of golden in the foothills and its probably a great sunset spot. They also have a lot of good nonalcoholic options which we really appreciated - including nonalcoholic wine, which you don't see very often . I think I would stop back here on my way back from hiking or climbing in the canyon but I hope to be a little more impressed by the food next time.

We were looking for a dog friendly lunch! This was really the place to go with our grand pup, we…read morecalled in advance to be sure we could include the dog. Yes we were told we could even bring her inside. This made all the adults so happy. We sat in/out near a huge back patio set with games and other dog owners came and went. Food selection was nice, and there were a few options for a diner with gluten restrictions, though not a dedicated gf prepared. Two men ate burgers, and I had the fried green tomato blt it was very good. So many fries on the side. Service was a smidgen slow, the waiter was attentive until near the end of our meal as more folks came and went in the restaurant. We waited a little to get final check. Great patio/pub dining inside the restaurant. Super dog friendly.

Nespresso for guests

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The Golden Diner

3.8(296 reviews)

2.0 mi

Good food, nice atmosphere, pleasant and competent staff, we were in town for two days, and ate…read morethere both mornings. From the outside, it doesn't look like a diner, but the food is high-quality diner food. We had the diner plate (biscuits and gravy, hash browns, and eggs), a special (a variation on an eggs Benedict), a scramble with bacon, avocado and Monterey jack (with the unfortunate name B.A.M.J.O.), and the round-up (in my case blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patty). All were good. We also had coffee, Earl Grey tea, a spicy bloody Mary (delicious), and a non-standard mimosa -- the drinks were also good. The atmosphere is convivial - and the staff is efficient. I should also give a shout-out to their use of technology: beepers to notify you when your table is ready (they can get busy during obvious peak times) and mobile payment devices (they take your credit card at the table).

Stopped here after checking out the Golden CO area on a work trip for breakfast. Service was great,…read moreI sat at the bar and my lady was so sweet, nice and attentive. Sold me on the special Paloma drink which was very refreshing. The food was okay, I landed on the Dude, and the green chile sauce just wasn't what I was expecting-pretty bland and flavorless overall. Since the dish was covered in it, it didn't make my meal super appealing, but everything else, including my eggs, toast and side of bacon were fine. I was also a bit bummed they didn't have the brisket sausage to try. Does look like a fun local spot that is frequented in the area, I just couldn't get behind the green chile sauce of this dish.

Lumberjack breakfast with brisket sausage and side of hash.

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Front entrance of Golden Diner! Great breakfast!!

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Excellent cappuccino! Friendly staff and great atmosphere!

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