Looking to uncover all that West Colfax has to offer? Get to know this Denver neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a beer and burger joint to a custom cake shop
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Colfax, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sloan's Lake Tap & Burger
Topping the list is sports bar, traditional American and brunch spot Sloan's Lake Tap & Burger. Located at 1565 Raleigh St., Unit 100, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 303 reviews on Yelp.
Well known for its gourmet hamburgers, Sloan's Lake Tap & Burger also offers salads, sandwiches and more than 25 local Colorado craft brews on-tap. Try the mac and cheese with candied bacon and caramelized onions and the Shroom Luva’s burger with mushrooms, Swiss cheese and white truffle aioli. (View the menu here).
2. Classic Eats
Next is deli and breakfast and brunch spot Classic Eats, serving sandwiches and more, situated at 3910 W. Colfax Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
At this mom-and-pop style deli, the menu features soups, salads and sandwiches. Popular offerings include the cream of mushroom soup, gluten-free Philly and breakfast bagel (it's piled with egg, hash browns, Sriracha mayo and your choice of meat and cheese). Save room for a slice of key lime cheesecake.
3. Little Man Ice Cream Factory
Little Man Ice Cream Factory, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4411 W. Colfax Ave., four stars out of 38 reviews.
Inside a square-foot tasting room, satisfy your sweet tooth with options ranging from ice cream flights to shakes to daily specials, notes the business' website. Choose from more than 15 current flavors like chocolate malt, honey almond, salted caramel and peach cobbler. Got a special occasion? Try the Space Junkie Cake, which is filled with brownies and raspberry ice cream.
4. Designer Cakes Co.
Designer Cakes Co., a bakery that offers desserts and custom cakes, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 9 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2501 15th St. to see for yourself.
Notable creations include a unicorn-themed cake made of red velvet and a birthday cake designed like a Minion, filled with chocolate and salted caramel.
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