Spending time in Capitol Hill? Get to know this Denver neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a vegan spot to a traditional cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Capitol Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sassafras American Eatery
Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Sassafras American Eatery. Located at 320 E. Colfax Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 784 reviews on Yelp.
Offering a combination of comfort food, Southern favorites and American pastimes, Sassafras offers nine breakfast platters, po'boys, a number of signature mac and cheese dishes, shrimp and grits and libations. (Check out the full menu here.)
2. City O' City
Next up is breakfast and brunch, vegan and traditional American spot City O' City, situated at 206 E. 13th Ave. With four stars out of 1,839 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Stop by this popular Denver eatery in the morning to score kimchi pancakes, waffle sliders, biscuits and gravy or a fried egg breakfast sandwich on a toasted everything bagel with Swiss cheese, arugula and fresno jam.
Grab some fried ravioli, cauliflower chorizo tacos or vegan mac and cheese for lunch. Pizza, sandwiches and and comfort food, like ravioli and mac and cheese, are available as well. (Here's the full menu.)
3. Jelly Cafe
New American and breakfast and brunch spot Jelly Cafe, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 600 E. 13th Ave., four stars out of 1,435 reviews.
This popular breakfast spot offers up pancakes, french toast, egg scrambles, eggs Benedict and more. As lunchtime hits, the menu shifts to sandwiches and salads. (For a full line of offerings, visit the spot's website.)
4. DiFranco's
DiFranco's, a deli, Italian and Mediterranean spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 425 Yelp reviews. Head over to 955 Lincoln St., Unit D, to see for yourself.
This spot specializes in sandwiches and pasta dishes. Grab a quinoa salad with kale, arugula, beets, squash and candied walnuts before heading toward a meatball sandwich with red sauce, basil and tomatoes. In the mood for some noodles? Check out menu options such as classic spaghetti, fettuccine with broccoli and parsley or chicken parmigiana. A variety of libations are also on offer. (Here's the full menu.)
5. Lowdown Brewery
And then there's Lowdown Brewery, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 374 reviews. Stop by 800 Lincoln St. to hit up the brewery and New American spot, which offers pizza and more, next time you're in the neighborhood.
This brewery offers a variety of craft brews and a menu full of soups, salads, appetizers, pizza and sandwiches, along with a trio of brunch fare options. Notable menu choices include the Havana sandwich with beer-braised pulled pork, Swiss cheese and house pickles; the Jala Back Girl pizza with barbecue sauce, pork, jalapeños and cilantro; or the Beer Goggles brunch item, which is pilsner biscuits in sausage gravy. (Here's the full menu.)
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