German/Eastern European in Denver

370 S. Garfield St. South Denver

303-322-8871

Bakery, Coffeehouse, German/Eastern European, Recommended, Menu

Although this European bakery and tea room serves light lunches (the menu changes daily, but think salads, schnitzels and quiches), the real draw is the gorgeous desserts. A seemingly endless array of cakes, brownies, kuchens, strudels, candies and tarts of all shapes and flavors grace the shelves at Andre's. Any of these beautifully decorated treats are sure to make your day a little (or a lot) sweeter.

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The Black Bear Inn

42 E. Main St., Lyons Northern Colorado

303-823-6812

American, Continental, German/Eastern European, French, German, Polish, Russian, Recommended, Menu

The building looks like a Tyrolean inn, and the food, especially the German fare, is a favorite of homesick Europeans. Service at the Black Bear Inn is top-notch, as is the traditional schnitzel and the yummy apple strudel.

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Cork House Broker Restaurant

4900 E. Colfax Ave. East Denver

303-355-4488

American, Asian, German/Eastern European, Fusion, Recommended, Menu

After three decades of good work, Tante Louise finally faded from the Denver restaurant scene a few years ago. Enter uncle Ed Novak (from the Broker restaurants group), who renamed the place the Cork House after longtime owner Corky Douglass and turned the former classical Euro-French palace of haute into a comfortable, casual wine bar and restaurant with one of the best patios around. The happy hour deals are excellent, the dinner menu easily navigable, and the wine list interesting.

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Delaney's Pub

1801 Blake St. Downtown Denver

303-308-1795

German/Eastern European, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Menu

Attached to the Celtic Tavern, Delaney's Bar is a bit more relaxed than its neighbor next door. While elements of the Celtic Tavern might scream "Irish pub," Delaney's whispers it. Delaney's is the more spacious of the two, making it an easy fix if the Celtic is packed. Both places sport leather chairs and fireplaces, but you can sink into one of the chairs at Delaney's and light up, as Delaney's is one of the few cigar-friendly spots in LoDo and has a decent cigar selection. The place also sports a mini bowling alley, dart boards and live music on the weekends.

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Eurofestival

9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highland Ranch Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-995-2006

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The European Mart

5225 Leetsdale Dr. Southeast Denver

303-321-7144

Deli, European, Russian, Sandwiches, Retail, Best Of

The European Mart proves that good things come in small packages. This tiny store is packed to overflowing with smoked fish and sauerkraut, kasha and Danish cheeses, even Swiss specialties and Hungarian tidbits tracked down by owner Dmitry Gershengorin -- and the deli case is full of imported meats, pretty cakes and other baked items. You'll find such specialties as ajvar, a bittersweet spread made from eggplant and bell peppers, plus many different kinds of smoked fish, plenty of odd-looking pâtés, and tons of unidentifiable canned items that the grocers are happy to explain. Because Glendale boasts a sizable Russian population, the Mart also stocks Moscow's newspapers and Russian dolls. Caviar fans should ask if there's any on hand: Gershengorin often has the best price on fish eggs in town.

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House of Commons

2401 15th St. Downtown Denver

303-455-4832

Coffeehouse, English, German/Eastern European, Tea, Coffee Shops, Menu

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Kolache Factory

92 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood West Denver Suburbs

303-233-1611

Bakery, German/Eastern European, Recommended

A staple in Eastern Europe, the kolache stuffs a doughy, slightly sweet, freshly baked bun with everything from eggs and bacon to ham and cheese to chocolate cream cheese. The Kolache Factory, part of a Houston-based chain, offers a couple dozen varieties to choose from -- and they're all cheap. But get there early if you want to feed your family or just yourself, because the Factory shuts down around 2 p.m.

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McCarthy's Sports Bar & Grill

15350 E. Smoky Hill Rd. Aurora

303-693-4500

American, German/Eastern European, Irish, Tex-Mex, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Menu

Wandering around McCarthy's Bar and Grill can be disorienting. The spacious bar and restaurant, located in the Smoky Hill neighborhood of eastern Aurora, has a lot going on: There's the large dance floor, the walk-up bar and restaurant section, and a front dining room that doubles as a Texas Hold 'Em poker space several times during the week. In keeping with its theme as an intimate Irish-style pub, the owners have included nods to the Emerald Isle on their menu: The Irish Nachos run less than $10. The rest of the food and drink menu comprises standard bar fare, regular happy hours and staples that include hamburgers, Mexican plates and appetizers under $15. The bar tends to attract an older, adult crowd from the nearby suburbs, but live rock shows on Fridays bring in younger patrons.

Molotov Kitschen

3333 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Capitol Hill/Uptown/City Park

303-316-3333

German/Eastern European, Best Of, Essentials

Chef-owner Bo Porytko (of Misfit Snackbar and the late, lamented Rebel Restaurant) always wanted to open an Eastern European concept rooted in Ukrainian fare, a nod to his heritage. That came to fruition in early 2023, when the kitschy Molotov opened in a cozy City Park spot. Unlike the often-surprising food at Rebel and Misfit, Porytko is sticking closer to traditional flavors and presentations, with hearty entrees and rotating dumplings offering a far more refined take on the chef's particular brand of chaos, which still feels fun and fresh while deftly honoring a culture and cuisine with deep roots. Budmo!

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P17

1600 E. 17th Ave. Central Denver

Bistro, European

After nearly a decade, chef/owner Mary Nguyen decided to transform her popular Vietnamese restaurant Parallel 17 into P17, a European bistro that reflects how popular the Uptown neighborhood has become – and how much it could use a neighborhood hangout. Nguyen’s visits to Europe, specifically to the modest bistros that are so ubiquitous there, inspired the change. "Every time I come back from Europe, I'm a bit dismayed by the absence of the modest dining experience in Denver," Nguyen explains. "It's not that I'm disenchanted with the Denver dining scene as a whole, but there aren't a lot of restaurants that are affordable, have great service and provide lots of options, and like a lot of people, I don't have a big pocketbook to spend on dinner on a casual night out during the week, so I wanted to open an entirely new restaurant that re-creates the European bistro experience in Denver.” P17 may be more casual than Parallel 17, but the kitchen takes food just as seriously, and almost everything is housemade. Says Nguyen,“It’s affordable, chef-driven, inspired by the seasons, and, yes, you can come in and have dinner and a glass of wine for under $20."

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The Plimoth

2335 E. 28th Ave. East Denver

303-297-1215

German/Eastern European, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Essentials

Denver clearly has a love for tiny neighborhood eateries that turn out meals on par with those served by the big boys downtown. Under chef/owner Peter Ryan, the Plimoth has captured the hearts of both City Park residents and those willing to take a drive into unfamiliar territory. Classic European technique, local ingredients and regional inspiration give guests something new to look forward to with each order. While you could pop in for just one or two dishes, this is one of those spots where it’s even more rewarding to settle in for a lingering meal as you enjoy the bounty of the season.

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Polished Tavern

1512 Larimer St., 35R Downtown Denver

European, Polish

Polished Tavern is a cross between a vodka-soaked disco and a Polish grandmaâ??s kitchen. Situated in the heart of LoDo, Polished sets the stage with LED lighting that illuminates authentic plates of pierogi, schnitzel, borscht and other European standards. Beyond the food, the main attraction is the ice bar, where shots of super-chilled infused vodka and Polish beers are poured and DJs get the party started on weekends.

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Putt n Pub

7785 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood West Denver Suburbs

303-237-7511

American, Bar Food, Burgers, European, Irish, Mexican, Music Venues, Bars and Clubs

This biker-friendly dive is about as unpretentious as they come. With its old school vinyl chair and wood paneling, it feels like not a whole lot has changed in the last few decades. But to the regulars, it doesn't seem to matter much.

RT Cafe

988 Lincoln St. Central Denver

European, Coffee Shops

RT Cafe is a modest breakfast-and-lunch place with plenty of Dazbog coffee and a Baltic bent to its fare. Eastern European dishes, including borscht, latkes, stroganoff and pierogi, highlight the lunch menu. Sandwiches are of the croissant variety, in cold, hot and sweet versions. There's also a pastry case with cake by the slice, macarons, eclairs and tartlets. And don't miss RT's breakfast staples, including waffles, pancakes and Benedicts.

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Sobo 151 Bar & Grill

151 S. Broadway South Denver

303-778-1560

German/Eastern European, Bars and Clubs, Menu

Sobo 151 is a Czech-owned Denver sports bar where you can catch an Avalanche game, watch football, play pool or Pac-Man, sing karaoke. But in this unlikely, friendly spot on Broadway, you can also enjoy such traditional Czech dishes as chicken paprika, mushrooms, schnitzel, potato pancakes and roast duck, as well as more standard bar fare of chili, hamburgers, wings, and French fries. And along with the usual lineup of bar beverages, you'll find Becherovka, Slivovice and other terrific Czech beers.

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