The best Lunch in Golden | Sluurpy updated in April

"Our favorite local coffee roaster and where we buy our whole beans for home. Go-to varietals are Guatemalan an Ethiopian light roast. No interior..."

Debbie Gorin

Katie Brittain

Ruff's Barbeque Shoppe

"Ruffs shop has changed our lives! My husband and I had been shopping around for a new smoker for a few days, and no store came close to how..."

Michelle Perez

"Great place! Tons of variety. Rubs, grills, smokers, wood, pellets and charcoal. They also carry Horizon Smokers! Those are the best smokers around...."

Trevor Pyle

"Ruff's is a great local BBQ shop! It seems that he always has a deal/bundle whenever you purchase a grill from him. I really appreciate all the..."

Todd Needler

"Called for some help with my BGE and the guy that runs the shop was great to work with. Eventually ended up going in to the store and felt like a kid..."

JK

"Bought my napoleon from ruff. accommodating and not pushy at all. Really comfortable experience! Great selection and always..."

Jeremiah Archuleta

"Place is so cool. Great deals _ tons of discounts, enthusiastic service. Learned a ton and got a great setup! Even have BBQ seasoning samples to try..."

Zak Bouck

"I've been shopping for a smoker for a while. Due to an apparent surge in smoker sales caused by quarantine, I have not been able to find the smoker I..."

Brandon Mills

Abejas Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"There are some highs and lows about this place; however, trust me when I tell you, there are two things you will love from here: - the lamb chop -..."

Yusi Liu

"From the moment you walk through the door you feel like you're at home. Each time I visit Abejas I am blown away; the food, exquisite. The staff,..."

Kayla Stephens

"Had the most flavorful meal here recently! The pumpkin gnocchi had flavor depth comparable to one you can find in a Michelin restaurant. Must try..."

Amrita “amritacooks” A

"It was an absolute pleasure to enjoy dinner dining in golden. Ryan was a wonderful server to experience for our first time at abejas. We will 100% be..."

Liz Fedora

"Abejas is incredible. The food, drinks, atmosphere and service make it one of our favorite restaurants in the Denver area. You won’t be..."

Kelly Dillon

"I love the service here!!!!! Excellent tasting food! Absolutely love the plating here. The menu is limited to seasonal options but none disappoint!..."

Frankie Smith

"Pros: Dinner was tasty - we had the duck and the scallops. Small menu made picking the meal easy. Cons: cocktails were very overpriced! The..."

Matthew Fagan

"Braised short rib, smoked gouda polenta…these are a few of my favorite things. Their “craft cocktails” could use a refresh - especially with..."

Perry Gilliam

El Callejon

"Super delicious spot! It’s a very small place but the food is to die for. I got the stuffed arepa with beef and it was by far one of my best meals..."

Melinda Beard

"Google told me it would be a good fit for me. The supreme pork arepa is to die for. The plantains weren't great. The dessert pupusa was good, but not..."

Frankie MacGregor

"Amazing food! The flavors are out of this world! Best homemade chips we’ve had. Added draw that it’s a family owned business. Still saying..."

Allison Schultz

"The pork and green chile pupusas are delicious! This is a gem nestled in downtown Golden, and I am happy to have discovered..."

Caitlin Lam

"The wonderful aroma is what drew us to this no frills carry out restaurant . The wonderful tasting food is what will keep me coming..."

J P

"Really excited about this place. The Colombian tamales were awesome. The pupusas were pretty good as well. The al pastor wasn't my favorite, as it..."

Brad Baltz

"I've tried the carnitas burrito and shredded beef burrito and let me tell you, they were the best burritos I've had in a long time. It's a family..."

Kenna Johnson

Basic Kneads Pizza

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"Amazing pizza and amazing people!! I love their pizza...fresh and delicious flavors! I love that it's wood fired, you can't get that everywhere!! ..."

Lindsay Schade

"My first time trying it out, freaking..."

Angie Ortiz

"Amazing eats, super cool dudes. Hit them up at Strange Brewing, a perfect..."

Chad Skupien

"Had a personal meatza at Strange brewing co. It was fanfreakintastic! These guys rock, check them..."

Aaron Mangal

"We hired basic needs for our wedding. They were not only very reasonably priced but also we're amazing to work with in every way. They had a..."

Alex Fastle

"We had Basic Kneads cater our mountain wedding and it was perfection. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the pizza was, and the..."

Beth McPartlin

"Just the best wood-fired pizza around! A great whole wheat crust - thin, with nice toppings. Our favorite for years has been their Thai chile..."

Chuck Baumgart

"We could not be happier with our experience with Basic Kneads at our wedding! First and foremost, the pizza was INCREDIBLE! My now husband and I knew..."

Katherine Bernatis

"They were an incredible addition to our wedding and everyone loved the pizza and appetizers - so many comments during and after about how excellent..."

Christopher Hill

"The pizzas were excellent! They were pretty busy we were there on a Thursday afternoon. The wait was worth it. I had one of their..."

Kent Sawatzky

"Visited here in the first week or so they were open...tasted just as good as their truck and the brick and mortar location in golden is great! The..."

Adam Dungan

"Basic Kneads is amazing! They catered our wedding and it exceeded expectations. They were organized and punctual. And of course the pizza tasted..."

Paula Priest

"Joel & Christen are truly an amazing duo! For the last year, they have been by our side as we set out to have them cater our wedding, and have been..."

Anne Burke

"The pizza here is so good! Friendly staff. Good choice of sodas. Crust is thin and whole wheat and tasty. Lots of variety in toppings. Yummy garlic..."

Sara M

Coriander Restaurant

Tributary Food Hall And Drinkers

Los Marcelos Mexican Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quick service. Nice, attentive staff. My order was placed with the kitchen incorrectly, but waitress was apologetic and quick to get it corrected...."

Dawn DeGroot

"Very friendly staff, good food, clean restaurant. The Pastor wasn't super spicy but flavorful and lean. Would definitely recommend for a quick decent..."

Sam Hershberger (Gyakusetsu)

"Best staff in Golden. Fantastic food. The staff have always been so kind and really care about the community. I went in one time when I was having a..."

Daniel Ridley

"I have to say that this is the best Mexican food in Colorado. I’ve been coming here since they opened. The staff is great and the food is easily..."

steven kordziel

"The food is great and affordable, the staff is phenomenal, and it's always clean! Los Marcelos is one of our favorite places in Golden. We highly..."

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Cheese Ranch

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Excellent! You know how most 'chain sandwich shops' just slap together a sandwich and call it good? Well Cheese Ranch does it right. Our..."

Colton Lock

"Amazing food, delicious cheese. Very great place to go for lunch. I looked around and didn't necessarily need any of the things there, but I wanted..."

Colin Mccrary

"The Red Rocks box is the perfect pre-concert tailgating snack, all of these cheese, meat, and accoutrement were delicious and I was envy of the Red..."

Erica Sherman

"Really good sandwiches and extremely nice staff. They had great recommendations and patience for someone that's never been there before. They also..."

Kelsey T

"Love these local businesses! Delicious food, well within walking distance to all of downtown Golden. This is a hidden gem and you should give it a..."

Phil

"Unbelievable service! So grateful for the personalized attention, delicious sandwiches, and the over the top help in accommodating our..."

Megara Pullen

"Cheese Ranch is amazing! Rich helped us select a variety of delicious cheeses for us to bring to a mountain cabin weekend getaway for our elopement...."

Emily Thomas

Citizen Thai Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

Sassafras American Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went there for brunch this morning, and sat at the bar. The two female bartenders were amazing! Super attentive, and made great cocktails. I..."

Kristina Petrosino

"There are not enough stars on the spectrum for this spot. I LOVE Sassafras. I love that it is owned by a couple and the wife is the Chef behind all..."

Amanda Fewster

"Great Southern breakfast and brunch spot. I had the fried chicken & pimento cheese biscuit. It was excellent. Next time I'd ask for triple the..."

Dave Whittaker

"Service is wonderful, the seating is great. I've never had to wait in line. Plating is exceptional considering it's just a brunch restaurant. I love..."

Frankie Smith

"Good selection of drinks and food! Definitely come here to get your brunch game on! It does get a little busy so arrive outside of the rush. The..."

Nolan Rumble

"We went to this place because of all the positive reviews and were not disappointed. Buffalo hash was awesome. Banana bread starter was decadent and..."

Amanda Halford

"I literally teared up. I can't remember if I ever had a meal where it was so good it brought tears to my eyes... Maybe I'm wack, but the Buffalo hash..."

Mitch Cohen

"Skip the big chain restaurants and eat here. I haven’t had such good service at a restaurant in a LONG time! Raquel, our host, and the bartender..."

Lauren Willey

Morris & Mae Market

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

The Golden Mill

90/100 (1409 ratings)

Cafe 13

Wheelchair Accessible

John Cooper

"The coffee was very good, I had a lavender latte with oat milk and the baristas were very personable. The location is great and the building is..."

Nichole Rakoczy

"Super cute place with great food! When you walk in go up to the counter and order your food, then they will give you a number. Finding a seat can be..."

Beverly Hill

"Great atmosphere, service, and food. I got a breakfast burrito, and a Cafe au lait, and both were really good. I recommend sitting outside, on the..."

ila vaughan

"Cafe 13 has a few excellent vegan options. Yummy, high-quality grub. The vegan breakfast burrito smothered in green chili and the root veg hash are..."

Floyd Jones

"We were there on Sunday morning in July. The line to order went all the way outside. One of us grabbed a table while the rest of the group waited..."

4Hahns Home

"Absolutely delightful place for brunch! Really tasty food, great portions, friendly service, cozy and comfortable. Has outdoor seating, so bring your..."

Elizabeth Helpling

Barrels & Bottles Brewery

90/100 (1047 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Louis' Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice quaint place. The food was so good and the service was great even though they were short staffed they got it done. And the plates sizes were..."

Nichole S

"Our go-to place for lunch and breakfast! My family and I eat here all the time and we keep coming back because the food is good, reasonably priced,..."

Camille Foster

"This cafe is great!! Food was delicious, great price, and the wait staff was friendly and helpful! They even have gluten free..."

Shannon Stage

"Five stars is not enough for this place! The food is amazing and super filling. The price can’t be beat for what you get. And the staff are super..."

Gabby Hoff

"We were pleasantly surprised when we stopped for breakfast. The location is convenient (a business park off the highway). The interior looks like..."

Stephanie Reagan

"Went today, first visit. There were 4 of us. Wet got seated immediately. I had the chili relleno and eggs. It also came with potatoes, beans and..."

charlene white

"This is a hidden gem 💎, they have a large selection of food items. They serve large portions for cheap, one of the cheaper places I've seen in a..."

Marcos Sanchez Munoz

Mier's Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Excellent food for an excellent price. This is the kind of deli we all need in our neighborhoods. I would have given it a 5/5 if the dining area..."

Joel Page

"If you want a great deli sandwich, Mier's is the place to go. Not only that, but their prices are a bargain! This is where the locals go to eat, ax..."

Steve Forgy

"This place is awesome! Toasted pastrami sandwhich and a drink for 5 bucks and it tastes great. They have a lot of variety as well. Definitely worth..."

Aaron

"Excellent sandwich, service, value. I have a business nearby Mier's and haven't tried them until just the other day. I had a hankering for a simple..."

Ann Marie Bohan

"Soup and Sandwich. Great option for lunch. Their soups are good especially the bean and ham. Their sandwiches are definitely not all bread like some..."

AK1104

"Mom and Pop shop thats Great!. Great place with friendly service. Many different kinds of sandwiches to chose from. Prices between $5-9. Great place..."

Dan

J C's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent cafe and a must try when you are in Golden. Food is delicious with incredible service to match. The atmosphere is unique with customers..."

Kevin Keller

"Leaving golden we were looking for a good breakfast spot and we were blown away! Phenomenal service, exceptionally delicious food, fresh homemade..."

Elisabeth Sheff

"Good ol family run breakfast. Tastes great, service was good. Price realistic for the time this review was posted. Would..."

Delmar Hermann

"I eat here at least once a week, if I can get a parking spot. Rellenos and chicken fried steak are my favorites. Excellent, down home cooking. I've..."

No One

"Whoa... what a surprise this little gem in the wall! I loved it! We got the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with sausage gravy. Also the chili..."

Tiffany Baker

"Delicious and quality ingredients, speedy and friendly service, great atmosphere, and priced fairly. All the ingredients for a great..."

Craig Ritchie

"First time here. The food was awesome. The atmosphere was great. Best chocolate milk ever. This will be the breakfast place from now on after my VA..."

Jerry Davenport

Dagottos Panini Bistro

Snarf's Sandwiches

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"We were looking for a place to stop for a quick bite. Snarfs is a little hidden, but a good sandwich joint. We both ordered the French dip sandwich...."

Jeanne Grace

"I had the pastrami/corned beef. Best sandwich I've ever..."

Jason Lewis

"Fantastic Sandwiches, I love the corned beef and the Italian Sub! I have also had their catering at School of Mines events several times, and they..."

Nathaniel Westlake

"Delicious as always and very fast service. One of the smaller locations, but still decent indoor and outdoor seating. Great..."

Faith Culler

Buffalo Moon Coffee Shop Cafe & Gifts

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely loved our experience here. Everyone that worked there was incredibly friendly. Food was excellent, my toddler ate an entire cinnamon..."

Sara James

"Very friendly staff. Got a Cinnamon roll Frappuccino and a salted caramel and vanilla iced coffee. Very sweet but delicious coffees at a very..."

Matthew Pruitt

"Great food and service … interesting about the mask stuff which is genuinely confusing- are you supposed to wear one or bot? No a mask is harmful..."

Mark Howell

"Great little coffee shop with awesome breakfast! It was a little warm inside but I understand it's difficult to regulate indoor temps in the spring...."

T L

"Great little cafe and coffee shop near the Genesee and Lookout Mountain exit on I-70 in the Colorado foothills. They have a great trick of heating..."

Susan S

"Best little secret in Genesee! I love eating breakfast and lunch here. The staff is so friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious. If you..."

Krystle Swain

"Food- 5/5 Everything was as advertised. BLT was tasty and the capuchino was strong, yet creamy and delicate. Service- 5/5 The attendant was..."

Jose Perez-Escareno

Nick's Cafe

"Nick's cafe is a legendary spot, a genuine piece of Colorado history. For over 30 years, Nick's has provided us with the legendary Fool's Gold..."

Tyler Trent

"If you love Elvis this is the place to go... memorabilia, news articles, lunch boxes etc for days!!! The photos on the wall were amazing! This place..."

Christina Medina

"My dad finally got his bucket list about completed with a visit to Nick's Cafe today. We were all greeted by Nick and his wife Kathleen. We had to..."

Valerie Dale

"This is such a cool place, the owners Nick and Kathleen offer up delicious food and super friendly service. If you are an Elvis fan or collector..."

Janet V

"Great little diner spot. Stopped in and had the veggie omelet and it was delicious. The whole inside is loaded with Elvis memorabilia which is pretty..."

Erik

Woody's Wood-fired Pizza

88/100 (8152 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pizza was delicious, the tea was delicious and the service was on point! We went on a Friday for lunch and didn't have to wait to be seated. Buffet..."

Eloíza

"Pizza 🍕 is 🔥...super yummy 😋 & cooked in wood fire oven!! Had the all you can eat pizza & salad for $14. They put a bottle of local clove..."

DNice Renee

"Absolutely terrific pizza. Google didn't let us down on this one. The service was amazing from the moment we walked into the door until we left. The..."

Dave Dunn

"In a word WOW. Echoing a good many of the posts. Only place in Golden on a wait. We know because we had a chance to walk the city prior to our table..."

Rich Mioduszewski

"My adult children, my wife and I visited this pizza restaurant last night and really enjoyed our dining experience. One of our sons had been here..."

Craig Kordic

"Some of the best wings ever. Any time we are traveling around the Denver area we make the drive over to Woody's. The pizza is fantastic and all..."

josh vann

"Fun atmosphere and service. Beer cheese soup and garlic knots are excellent. Funky Buddha pizza is pretty good, though not as flavorful as promised...."

Lisa Herrington Morgan

"First time here, this place is amazing! So clean. Workers are nice. This is the best place to go to eat burgers, wings, and pizza! They have a salad..."

Aileah Martinez

Xicamiti La Taqueria Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was delicious!! The tacos and margaritas were fantastic (the potato & cheese taco was a big hit for our group). The owner was very..."

Lauren Griffith

"We ate here on a whim on our way back down from the mountains. The food was AMAZING. The menu is small but they do everything very well. I love spicy..."

Sage Scarabosio

"Delicious! Found this place for a Monday lunch. Food was super quick and service was great. Got 3 different tacos - barbacoa, chorizo and carnitas. I..."

Emily L

"Really enjoyed eating here! Food and drink was delicious. The owner stopped and chatted with us (he was our server. Great family friendly Mexican..."

Megan G

"Wow! I came here with my coworkers for lunch and everyone couldn't stop talking about how good this food is. We all got various types of tacos and..."

Susana Méndez Hatfield

"Great experience here. Brought our 2 year old, from the outside you see the two sugar skulls on the doors and think you are going to walk into a..."

Andrew Scarabosio

"Authentic Mexican tacos and burritos with a gourmet twist. Creative and tasty menu in an unassuming location in Golden. When friends ask for some..."

c “cfl” lane

"One of my favorite restaurants. Excellent food. I don't think I've had a bad meal here and I've been going since they opened. Drinks are great as..."

Ryan Clark

Launch Espresso Food Spirits

"I don’t have enough words to describe how much I love this place. Most of the employees are incredibly friendly and easy to talk with. The..."

Ashlynn Armstrong

"Cafe sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, acai and breakfast, coffee and tea, and boutique area with local artist-made goods. Great place near the..."

Amber Moon

"Such a FIND! I stumbled onto this coffee shop and was thrilled to find it. It’s very spacious with cozy an updated decor. You can sit inside to..."

Melinda Hicks

"Went in at the later hour of their business hours. The team happily whipped up 4 sandwiches for my friends and I. They were delicious and well made -..."

Kassandra Smith

"A bit overpriced for what we got. The coffee was ok but the Mediterranean style toast was yummy. Very small portions..."

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