BMIE Market 80204
Denver County, Colorado · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 35,318 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,849 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,283 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±755 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 31,493 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 13,116 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $84,829 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±9,076 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 32.7 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,811 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±56 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $620,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±26,411 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 82 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 80204 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 19.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -5.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +24.2% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +46.4% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +39.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 93 (range 84–103) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.5 per year, r² 0.56) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 83 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 63 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 43 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 80204. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.5 restaurants per year, r² 0.56, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 390, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 83 | 83 | 40% | +33.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 62.6 | 63 | 35% | +21.9 |
| Market Momentum Score | 43.2 | 43 | 25% | +10.8 |
Consumer Market Score: 83 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 35,318 | 92 | 40% | +36.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 84,829 | 68 | 40% | +27.1 |
| Households (ACS) | 17,283 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 24.2 | 66 | 35% | +23.2 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 23.2 | 30 | 25% | +7.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 35,318 | 92 | 20% | +18.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 84,829 | 68 | 20% | +13.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 43 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -5.8 | 22 | 50% | +11.0 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 24.2 | 66 | 30% | +19.9 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 46.4 | 61 | 20% | +12.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (303)
By cuisine
Mexican 36 · Coffee 31 · American 23 · Asian 18 · Latin American (other) 18 · Sandwiches 14 · Burgers 11 · Bakery 10 · Dessert 10 · Japanese 10 · Pizza 10 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 7 · Sushi 7 · Italian 6 · Caribbean 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · BBQ 4 · Breakfast 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Seafood 4 · Thai 4 · Chicken / wings 3 · Chinese 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Middle Eastern 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · Steakhouse 3 · Cuban 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Vegan 2 · African 1 · British / Irish pub food 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Korean 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 193 · Bar 55 · Quick service 25 · Coffee shop 24 · Café 18 · Casual dining 18 · Dessert 15 · Brewery / taproom 14 · Food truck 14 · Bakery 11 · Other 8 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Catering 3 · Fast casual 3 · Specialty food shop 2 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altura Restaurant Group | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1391 Speer Blvd | open | |
| Alvarado Concepts, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 924 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Alvarado Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 924 W Colfax Ave Ste 203 | open | |
| Amore Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 644 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Anchorage Inns, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2706 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Antojitos La Poblanita | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 2970 W Barberry Pl | open |
| Arada | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 750 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Arby's | Quick service | 1000 Chopper Cir Spc 146 | open | |
| Asada Rico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1600 FEDERAL Blvd | open |
| Asparagus | Other | Sandwiches | 309 W 11th Ave | open |
| Aziz Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Banda Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1605 NW Federal Blvd | open |
| Bannock Street Garage | Bar | 1015 Bannock St | open | |
| Bar Red | Casual dining · Bar | Italian | 437 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Barfly | Bar | 4255 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Belemonti's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 644 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Ben's Fast Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| Big Cheese Pepsi Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| Big Daddy's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 4250 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Black Sky Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 490 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| Blackboard Eats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 Auraria Pkwy # 125 | open | |
| Bonchon Chicken Bonchon Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 N. Vallejo Street | open | |
| Boom Box | Bar | 140 W 10th Ave | open | |
| Bosco Baking Co. | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 1600 Federal Blvd | open |
| Breckenridge Brewery & BBQ | Brewery / taproom | 471 Kalamath St | open | |
| Breckenridge Brewery Mountain House Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| Brew Culture Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 3620 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Brew Fest Events | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 2027 W Lower Colfax Ave | open | |
| Broken Beak Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3015 W 9th Ave | open |
| Brothers BBQ Catering Brothers BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Steakhouse · American | 4645 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Buckhorn Exchange | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 1000 Osage St | open |
| Burger King | Quick service | 1800 Federal Blvd | open | |
| Center For Urban Education | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open | |
| Charcoal Restaurant | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 43 W 9th Ave | open | |
| Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4245 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Cherokee Dining On 12th | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1201 Cherokee St | open | |
| Chicken Fight Festival | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir | open |
| Cholon - Sloan's Lake | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1671 Raleigh St | open | |
| chubbys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1385 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Chuey FU's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1131 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Chuey Fu's Latin Asian Grub truck | Quick service · Food truck | Asian | 101 W 14th Ave | open |
| Civic Center EATS | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 101 W 14th Ave | open |
| Classic Eats Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Breakfast · Sandwiches | 3910 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Cocinita Mexicana: To-Go | Delivery | Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 707 Federal Blvd | open |
| Cocotaso | Food truck | Mexican · Sandwiches | 1234 Stout St | open |
| Coffee Etcetera | Coffee shop | Coffee | 520 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Colorado Social (formerly Peak Pub House) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| Cook Street School of Culinary Arts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 43 W 9th Ave | open | |
| Crazy Mountain Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 471 Kalamath St | open | |
| Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar CUBA CUBA Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban · Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 1173 Delaware St | open |
| Dapper Doughnut Denver - NW | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 970 Yuma St | open |
| Dark Star Lounge | Bar | 1630 Federal Blvd | open | |
| Dazbog Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 890 Auraria Pkwy | open |
| Dazbog Coffee Company | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1090 Yuma St | open |
| Decatur Street Bar | Bar | 800 Decatur St | open | |
| Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 1190 Auraria Pkwy | open | |
| Del Pueblo Elementary School | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 750 Galapago St | open | |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1605 NW Federal Blvd | open | |
| Denver Eagle | Bar · Casual dining | 5110 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Denver Pizza Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Pizza · Ice cream / frozen desserts · American | 309 W 11th Ave | open |
| Designer Cakes & Confections | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 821 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Dey Appliance Parts Co | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 930 Wyandot St | open |
| Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1365 Osage St | open |
| Dulce Vida | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1201 Cherokee St | open | |
| Ecclesia Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open | |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 1191 Larimer St | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 900 Auraria Pkwy Ste 125 | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 318 Walnut St | open |
| El Camaron Loco El Camaron Loco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 775 Federal Blvd | open |
| El Coco Pirata El Coco Pirata Mariscos & Sushi Restaurante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Seafood · Latin American (other) | 990 Federal Blvd | open |
| El Consome De Morelos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Mexican | 4888 W Colfax Ave | open |
| El Noa Noa Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 722 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| El Paisa Taco Truck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 850 Federal Blvd | open |
| El Patron | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 817 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| El Patron Sports Bar Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1703 Federal Blvd | open | |
| El Taco De Mexico | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 714 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| El Taco Veloz | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck · Quick service | Mexican | 400 Federal Blvd | open |
| El Zarape | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1065 Federal Blvd | open |
| Emily's Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | # 1261 Glenarm Place Emily Griffith Technical College | open |
| Empanada Kings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| End Zone At Mile High | Bar | 1630 Federal Blvd | open | |
| EPIC Taquera | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4600 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| esp | Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1029 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Family Restaurants, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2706 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Farm To Table | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1201 Larimer St | open | |
| Fenix Sport Bar | Bar | 1600 Federal Blvd | open | |
| Flavor Nomad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Flora | Coffee shop | Coffee | 370 W 12th Ave | open |
| Franks Bar-B-Que | Catering | BBQ · American | 4700 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Fruition Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Italian | 1313 W 6th Ave | open |
| Gateaux | Bakery | Bakery | 1160 Elati St | open |
| Gather | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1062 Delaware St | open | |
| Generous Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 525 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Gladys | Bar | 500 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| GQue BBQ - Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cuban | 1701 Bryant Street | open |
| Greenleaf Juicing Company | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Hamburger Stand Hamburger Stand | Quick service · Food truck | Burgers | 1205 Federal Blvd | open |
| Hamburguesas Don Jesus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Hot dogs · American | 800 Decatur St | open |
| Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana | Café · Bar | American · Coffee | 1350 Irving St | open |
| Hazlo | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 970 Yuma St | open | |
| Hell's Tacos | Food truck | Mexican | 990 Federal Blvd | open |
| HELLOFOOD in Meow Wolf | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1338 1st St | open | |
| Henny's Hot Chicken Denver | Food truck | Chicken / wings | open | |
| Herbalism Roots - Herbal Apothecary And Herbalism School | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1221 Galapago St | open | |
| High Plain Elementary School | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1244 Speer Blvd | open | |
| Hot Chicks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| I-CE-NY Denver | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · Coffee | 1525 Raleigh St, Suite 110 | open |
| Ikigai Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 939 Bannock St | open |
| Inca Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 707 Federal Blvd | open | |
| Infinitus Pie Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 900 Auraria Pkwy Unit 229 | open |
| Intricate Icings | Bakery | Bakery | 821 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Island Jerk | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 707 Federal Blvd | open |
| iSushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 801 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| J M Mulvihill's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 2000 Elitches Cir Unit 19 | open |
| Jackson Ice Cream | Dessert | Dessert | 400 Yuma St | open |
| Jamaican Bar & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 709 W 8th Ave | open |
| Jamaican Flavor Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| Jamaican Spice And Grill LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 707 Federal Blvd | open |
| Jia Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 571 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| Joe Maxx Coffee Co. | Café | Coffee | 869 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1679 Federal Boulevard | open |
| King Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Kitava | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| Konjo Catering and Events | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 970 Yuma Street, Suite #160 | open | |
| Kosmik Desserts | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Ks & S Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1201 Cherokee St | open | |
| Ktm Restaurant Group Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1001 Bannock St Unit 227 | open | |
| Kyute Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| La Arabia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 810 Vallejo St Unit 9 | open |
| La Brewjula Café | Coffee shop · Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1401 Zuni St | open |
| La Cocina De Pilar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1920 Federal Blvd | open |
| La Molina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Healthy / salads / bowls | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| La Rola Colombian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| La Salvadorena Pupusas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1000 Knox Ct | open |
| LaMar's Donuts and Coffee LaMar's Donuts and Coffee | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 990 W 6th Ave | open |
| Leven Deli Co. | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Mediterranean | 123 W 12th Ave | open |
| Levy Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| Li's Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1355 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Lincoln Park Lounge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 778 Mariposa St | open | |
| Linji | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 321 W 11th Ave | open | |
| Lipgloss | Bar | 1037 Broadway | open | |
| Little Man Ice Cream Factory | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4411 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Loaded Grub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Caribbean · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Los Mesones Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3643 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Los Molinos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 906 Curtis Street | open |
| Los Socios Birrieria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 3910 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Luminary Learning Network | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1390 Lawrence St | open | |
| MacDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | open | |
| MAD Greens MAD Greens | Quick service · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 1200 Acoma St Ste 101a | open |
| Marco's Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2701 W 7th Ave | open |
| Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Mariscos El Malecon | Food truck | Mexican · Seafood | 830 Federal Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1350 W Colfax | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 4020 W Colfax | open |
| Mecca Tavern | Bar | 815 Federal Blvd | open | |
| Mesquite Grill Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 400 Federal Blvd | open |
| Metropolis Coffee Metropolis Coffee | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 300 W 11th Ave | open |
| Milagro Burritos | Catering | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 536 Cherokee St | open |
| Mile High Pupusas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 707 Federal Blvd | open |
| Mile High Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 707 Federal Blvd Ste 10-11 | open |
| Mile High Vegan Network | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1245 Champa St | open | |
| MillerCoors Suite | Bar | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| Mizuumi Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 4225 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Mmm...Coffee Paleo Bistro | Coffee shop | Coffee | 910 Santa Fe Dr. #6, Denver, CO 80204 | open |
| Mon Thai Santa Fe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 750 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Moonbowls (healthy Korean Bowls- Vallejo St.) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Mountain High Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | open | |
| Mountain Range Marketing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 555 Quivas St | open | |
| Mystic Lounge | Bar | 921 W 9th Ave | open | |
| Nana's African Foods | Quick service | 1155 Decatur St | open | |
| Natuur Natuur | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1525 Raleigh St | open |
| Noods And Things | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Nosh Take and Bake | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering · Casual dining | American | 530 Knox Ct | open |
| Nuggs Ice Cream Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4645 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Nv Lounge | Bar | 475 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse Odell Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | Pizza | 1625 Perry St | open |
| On The Rocks | Bar | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| Onyx & Amber | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 1330 Zuni St Unit J | open | |
| OrthoGum INC | Dessert | 1164 Elati St | open | |
| Paleteria La Poblanita | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3519 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Palo Alto, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 924 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Panda Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2000 Elitches Cir | open |
| Parsley And Bailey, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 303 W 11th Ave | open | |
| Phamaly | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1245 Champa St | open | |
| Pints Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 221 W 13th Ave | open | |
| Pint’s Peak | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4200 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Pit Stop Tavern | Bar | 5110 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 1775 Federal Blvd | open |
| Pizzeria Colore | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Playa Azul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1423 Federal Blvd | open |
| Playground Asian Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Prelude + Post | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1355 Curtis Street | open |
| QDOBA Mexican Eats Qdoba | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1201 Larimer St | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 270 W 14th Ave | open |
| Raíces Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | Latin American (other) | 2060 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Ramen Moment | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 707 Federal Blvd | open |
| RARE Steak Championship | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 1101 13th St | open |
| Red Rocks OG | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Rising Sun Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 1330 Zuni St | open | |
| Ristorante "Lo Stella" Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 1135 Bannock St | open |
| Rocky Yama Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 801 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Room for Friends ... a wine bar! | Bar | Spanish / tapas | 846 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Rooster & Moon | Coffee shop | Coffee | 955 Bannock St | open |
| Royals Ice Cream Factory | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open |
| s'ONO! | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open |
| Saffron Grill on Auraria | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1199 10th St Plaza | open |
| Sal's Corner | Bar | 1701 Bryant St | open | |
| Salt Productions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 719 Mariposa St | open | |
| Sammy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Hawaiian / Pacific · Bakery | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Santa Fe Tequila Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 901 W 10th Ave Ste 1B | open |
| Santiago's Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 571 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Schoolyard Beer Garden | Bar · Casual dining | 1115 Acoma St #116 | open | |
| Scooped Cookie Dough Bar Denver | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Scramble Llc Dba Dozens | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 236 W 13th Ave | open | |
| Sear N Dippity | Other | Sandwiches | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Seedstock Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 3610 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Sexy Pizza - Capitol Hill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails | Bar · Café | Coffee | 4635 W Colfax Ave #100 | open |
| Sidewok cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4930 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Silver Spork Social | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | British / Irish pub food | 1545 Julian St | open |
| Simply Fresh Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | open | |
| Sizzling Hibachi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 709 W 8th Ave | open |
| Skj, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4930 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Sleeping Giant Brewing Company Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom | 2500 W 5th Ave | open | |
| Sloan's Lake Coffee Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4205 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Sloan's Lake Tap & Burger | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Sandwiches · Burgers | 1565 N Raleigh Steet#100 | open |
| Smashburger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1000 Chopper Cir | open |
| Smokin' Ace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Hot dogs | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1410 Speer Blvd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 1050 W Colfax Ave (Colfax & Kalamath) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 4205 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open |
| Stone Pony | Bar | 1301 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| Strange Craft Beer Company Strange Craft Beer Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 1330 Zuni St Unit M | open | |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 1050 W Colfax Ave Ste D | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 900 Auraria Parkway, Suite 101 B | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 777 Bannock Street | open |
| Sun Valley Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1260 Decatur St | open | |
| Supreme Bean Cafe, Inc. | Café | Coffee | 303 W Colfax Ave Ste 105 | open |
| Swift's Breakfast House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 930 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Swift's on Colfax | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 4300 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Tabitha's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 930 N Valley Hwy | open |
| Taco Bell | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 900 Auraria Pkwy | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service | 1385 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| Taco Torres | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1648 Federal Blvd | open | |
| Tacos El Pueblita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 830 Federal Blvd | open |
| Tacos Los Compas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican | 1385 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Tacos Selene Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1001 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Tacos Vip Denver | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| Taquería Guerrero (food Truck) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4200 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Taqueria Mexico #1 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3800 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Taquitos More | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1365 Federal Blvd | open |
| Tarahumara Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1050 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Taste Grille Corner | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 3421 Hedge Street | open | |
| Taste of China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian · Thai · Sushi · Japanese | 1935 Federal Blvd | open |
| Tavern Mile High | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St | open | |
| Teachers' Lounge Food + Drink | Bar | American | 1250 Welton St | open |
| The Coffee Joint | Bar · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1130 Yuma Ct | open |
| The Drip Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 869 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| The Escapist | Bar | 921 W 9th Ave | open | |
| The Finch | Bar | 650 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| The Hood Chefs Hide-away | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan · Seafood | 1600 Federal Blvd | open |
| The Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project | Brewery / taproom | 925 W 8th Ave | open | |
| The Land Rover | Bar | 1000 Chopper Cir | open | |
| The Lounge - Yeshiva Toras Chaim Talmudical Seminary | Bar | 1400 Quitman St | open | |
| the master flavor company LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 707 Federal Blvd kitchen 20 | open |
| The Modern Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 970 Yuma St Ste 160 | open | |
| The Molecule Effect | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1201 Santa Fe Dr Ste A | open |
| The Original Brooklyn's | Bar · Casual dining | American | 2644 W Colfax Ave | open |
| The Osage Café & Mercado | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1015 Osage St | open |
| The Patio at Sloans | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 4032 W 17th Ave | open | |
| The Ponti At Denver Art Museum | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy | open | |
| The PZA | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 644 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| The Wall Tavern | Bar | 1112 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| The Wytch's Brew | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 757 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Thirsty Lion | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 4330 W Colfax Ave | open |
| Tivoli Brewing Co. Tap House | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 900 Auraria Pkwy Unit 240 | open | |
| Tonantzin Casa de Café | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Latin American (other) | 910 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Tonti's New York Style Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Trade | Bar | 475 Santa Fe Dr | open | |
| TRUthfullbites | Quick service | 970 Yuma St | open | |
| Twisted Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Vanilla Bean Coffee & Catering | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 800 Curtis St | open |
| Vegan Thai Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 810 Vallejo St | open |
| Vegan Van | Food truck | W 4TH Ave | open | |
| Velet Jewelry | Food truck · Quick service | open | ||
| Viking | Bar | 4888 W Colfax Ave | open | |
| Wah Gwaan Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 925 W 8th Ave | open | |
| Wellness Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | open | |
| Wendys | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | open | |
| WhereIsThatFoodTruck | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1131 Santa Fe Dr | open |
| Whole Sol Blend Bar - Denver (Sloan's Lake) | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 1611 Raleigh St | open |
| Willkommen - Bier im Park | Bar | German / Eastern European | 101 W 14th Ave | open |
| Wit's End Brewing Company | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 1330 Zuni St | open | |
| Zaza International Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 810 Vallejo St | open | |
| Zgo's Colorad0 | Other | Sandwiches | 1201 5th St Ste 120 | open |
| Ziegenfelder | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 400 Yuma St | open |
| Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 900 Auraria Pkwy Unit 240 | closed |
| Cap City Tavern | Bar | 1247 Bannock St | closed | |
| Green Island Asian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 990 W 6th Ave | closed |
| My Salad Chop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 810 Vallejo St | closed |
| Pistol Whip | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 698 Santa Fe Dr | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 71 | 59 | — | — | — | 12 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 54 | 44 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 59 | 47 | — | — | — | 12 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 70 | 57 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 71 | 52 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 76 | 57 | 35 | 19 | 3 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 73 | 53 | 31 | 20 | 2 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 75 | 56 | 37 | 17 | 2 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 76 | 55 | 31 | 22 | 2 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 80 | 56 | 27 | 25 | 4 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 84 | 62 | 28 | 30 | 4 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 86 | 63 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 86 | 61 | 30 | 25 | 6 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 90 | 64 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 98 | 65 | 33 | 26 | 6 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 89 | 57 | 30 | 22 | 5 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 94 | 61 | 29 | 24 | 7 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 93 | 61 | 31 | 23 | 7 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 97 | 63 | 35 | 23 | 5 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 101 | 66 | 37 | 25 | 4 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 100 | 70 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 95 | 71 | 37 | 28 | 6 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 105 | 76 | 37 | 31 | 8 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 111 | 83 | 39 | 30 | 14 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 118 | 87 | 38 | 32 | 17 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 116 | 84 | 39 | 27 | 18 | 8 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 109 | 78 | 36 | 25 | 17 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 122 | 84 | 37 | 31 | 16 | 10 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 120 | 81 | 38 | 28 | 15 | 12 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 124 | 82 | 35 | 32 | 15 | 14 | NAICS2022 |