The Radiator
2139 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO
Crema's Take
“This Denver gem is a relaxed community hub that feels like a well-loved neighborhood gathering spot, complete with a sprawling pet-friendly yard, kids' play area, and plenty of room to linger whether you're inside or out. Beyond the excellent specialty coffee drinks, they've built something special with creative pizzas and sandwiches that go beyond typical cafe fare, making it equally suited for a quick bite or a leisurely afternoon with friends and family. The vibe here is genuinely welcoming and unhurried—the kind of place where you could easily lose track of time while enjoying thoughtful food and drinks in a space that actually celebrates community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Radiator was the perfect spot to host my graduation party! I was able to spend time with my out of state family and friends without stress. Everyone loved the food (especially the pizza and spin salad), the drink selection has something for everyone, the staff was friendly and took great care of us from coordinating beforehand to day of the event. This was a high quality, affordable option to host a large group.
Lovely yard when it isn't too packed at certain times with the neighborhood but great for them with kids and dogs. Nice to sit outside with food and drink, nice staff. They need to fix their front patio up though I guess it's ignored because of the large yard part.
Cute place with a pet-friendly large turfed outdoor area with small tables and picnic tables. There is a play set for kids which was nice. Plenty of indoor seating as well. Menu was small and a few things I asked about were out of stock - they were out of bagels and soup. I got the lox bagel, but since they didn't any any bagels I got it on sour dough. It was underwhelming unfortunately. Didnt have many capers or cream cheese or onion.. it was just lacking all-around honestly... for ~$17 it was a failure. I would not get that again. My husband got the buffalo chicken sandwich with potato salad. His meal was significantly better. The potato salad was a nice size and consistency. The sandwich was good! This place wasn't too busy but it did take a bit for the food to come out. We also got drinks: i got a large hot matcha latte which was very good. My husband got hot drip coffee which he said was cold after added a little cream.
We were on our way to our Air BnB in Bailey and were looking for a quick bite to eat and found this place. Really good take on the BBQ Chicken Pizza and the Bacon Lettuce Avacado Tomato sandwich was the perfect light bite after traveling all day.
I did think that this was a cool spot, we had just landed in Denver and wanted a quick bite to eat before heading to Breck. Everything was pretty good and I liked the layout of the restaurant. However I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and i would say that it did honestly taste like they used canned chicken. The salad was great and everyone else in my group enjoyed their sandwiches. I'd maybe give it another shot.
Crema Reviews
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