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#30. What-A-Sub
- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5680 Greenwood Plz Blvd. Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Denver by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Denver area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
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#29. Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.6/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7745 Wadsworth Blvd. Ste C Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. Pierogies Factory
- Rating: 4.6/5 (505 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3795 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Categories: Polish
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. La Reyna Azteca Tacos Y Tortas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9865 East Hampden Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. The Weathervane Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1725 East 17th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Gift Shops
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. OMG Donuts
- Rating: 4.6/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7355 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Hamburguesas Don Jesus
- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5318 Sheridan Blvd. Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Whittier Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1710 East 25th Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Westy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6871 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, Colorado
- Categories: New American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Liang's Thai Food
- Rating: 4.6/5 (455 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16TH St. And California St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. SAME Café
- Rating: 4.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2023 East Colfax Ave. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Community Service/Non-Profit, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Blue Sparrow Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3070 Blake St. Unit 180 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Detour Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1479 South Holly St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, French, New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Cafe 180
- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3315 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Home Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2640 West Hampden Ave. Sheridan, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Belfiore Genuine Italian Sausage
- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5820 West 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Categories: Italian, Meat Shops, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. Mint & Serif
- Rating: 4.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1385 Carr St. Lakewood, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Pupuseria San Salvador
- Rating: 4.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4385 South Federal Blvd. Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Salvadoran, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. Hot Juicy 88
- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2225 South Peoria St. Aurora, Colorado
- Categories: Korean, Hot Dogs, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Moontime Crepes
- Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5505 West 20th Ave. Ste 104 Edgewater, Colorado
- Categories: Creperies, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. Cluck Chicken
- Rating: 4.8/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1384 South Broadway Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Comfort Food, Southern, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Brewability & Pizzability
- Rating: 4.8/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3445 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado
- Categories: Breweries, Special Education, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. Tí Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 North Broadway Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Tolle Lege Coffeebar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6160 South Syracuse Way Augustine Institute Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Mr Biscuits Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7176 West 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Gargaro's Italian Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5058 Marshall St. Arvada, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Tokyo Premium Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1540 South Pearl St. Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Istanbul Cafe And Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 850 South Monaco Pkwy Unit 9 Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Desserts, Turkish, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. European Market & Bistro
- Rating: 4.8/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1990 Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, Colorado
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. WongWayVeg
- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Denver, Colorado
- Categories: Food Trucks, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.
