Golden restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Golden, Colorado
Not to be outdone by its sister city Aurora, Golden is yet another place that features a wide range of cuisine. In the mood for a classic American hamburger smothered with caramelized onions and mushrooms? No problem! Or are you looking for something more down-to-earth, like a cafe where you can sit down and eat a homemade scone and sip on espresso? Golden has both types of cuisine and much more.
In Golden, you'll find places for Mexican food, pizza, seafood, and donuts for the breakfast munchies. Not only that, but you’ll also find Italian restaurants, steakhouses, and locally-owned bakeries. Many of the best restaurants in town call Washington Avenue home, but that's not where you’ll find everything in Golden. You have to travel off the beaten path to find local favorites, which is part of the adventure.
If you’re into vegan cuisine, Golden has you covered there as well. Mediterranean restaurants and organic-inspired grills along North Rubey Drive are the best options. Think about it. How many cities in Colorado even have vegan-friendly restaurants? The answer is not many. But if you’re still wanting more, Golden has a broad range of bars, taverns, and brewpubs to round out its nightlife.
Golden's top cuisines
Must-try Golden restaurants

Wondervu Cafe
33492 Coal Creek Canyon Drive, Wondervu
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Pablitos | $9.00 |
Chips & Queso | $0.00 |
#3 Tostada | $0.00 |

Campfire Lakewood - 840 Tabor St.
840 Tabor St., Lakewood
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4 Cheese Pepperoni - Red | $17.00 |
Smoked Brisket Queso | $14.00 |
Smoke & Fire Wings | $18.00 |

Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar - Golden - Golden
1299 Washington Ave, Golden
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Napa Valley Burger | $18.00 |
blend of triple cream brie, cream cheese, shallots and jalapenos, topped with prosciutto and port wine caramelized onions, served with plain fries | |
Prosciutto Fig Burger | $18.00 |
feta crumbles, fig spread, prosciutto, and romaine, served with plain fries | |
Santorini Greek Salad | $18.00 |
grilled chicken breast, romaine, feta crumbles, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and kalamata olives with greek dressing, and served with warm pita bread |

Guapo Taco Colorado - 14500 W. Colfax Ave. Ste 343
14500 W. Colfax Ave. Ste 343, Lakewood
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Corn Ribs | $8.00 |
Fresh Corn "on the bone", Fried and topped with Mexican Spices, Cotija Cheese & Cilantro | |
Grilled Portobello | $4.50 |
Chimichurri Marinated, Arugula, Roasted Red & Poblano Peppers, Crispy Potatoes, "Steak" Sauce, Corn Tortilla | |
Fried Buffalo Chicken | $5.00 |
Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese, Heirloom Carrot and Celery Slaw, Flour Tortilla |

Cafe 13
1301 Arapahoe St., Golden
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Italian Scallion | $10.00 |
eggs, scallions, sun-dried tomato aioli, basil pesto, provolone, on a toasted everything bagel | |
Aussie Scramble | $12.00 |
scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, blue cheese over hashbrowns with toast | |
Sunrise Sandwich | $10.00 |
eggs, bacon, cheddar on a toasted plain bagel |

Motomaki - Lakewood
14650 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood
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8. Mochiko Chicken BOWL | $11.50 |
1. Island Tuna Poke BOWL | $15.75 |
Make Your Own: Roll | $4.00 |

SANDWICHES
Launch Espresso Food Spirits - Golden
18455 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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Beautiful Day Breakfast Sandwich | $4.99 |
fried egg. smoked cheddar. sourdough. house red hot sauce on the side. | |
Shantytown | $12.99 |
chicken. bacon. ranch. lettuce and tomatoes. brioche bun. | |
Lariat Loop | $6.99 |
banana. peanut butter. chocolate. milk. (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DELIVERY) |

Bonfire Burritos
2221 Ford Street, Golden
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B-Bon-asaurus | $0.00 |
VEGAN APPROVED- Hash browns (yeah, yeah, no butter), house-made guacamole, roasted anaheim peppers, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, and pico de gallo | |
L - Chupacabra | $11.50 |
Rice, slow cooked pinto beans, carne asada, chorizo, cotija cheese, cheddar cheese, green chile and chipotle crema | |
B-Javelina | $0.00 |
Eggs, hash browns, chorizo, cotija cheese, diced jalapeno, grilled pineapple, jalapeno-pineapple crema, and green chile |

SANDWICHES
Windy Saddle Cafe
1110 Washington Ave, Golden
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Thunderbird | $12.50 |
Sliced turkey breast, avocado slices, tomatoes, Havarti cheese, and house chipotle mayo (cold with greens or grilled) | |
Clear Creek Caprese | $12.50 |
Basil pesto, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted garlic, balsamic reduction grilled on multigrain bread (add Boars Head Pit smoked turkey for $2) | |
Latte/CAPP | $0.00 |
Espresso and milk, cappuccino; frothy steamed milk |

Red Silo Coffee Roasters - Washington Ave - Golden
1301 Washington Avenue, Golden
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Latte | $4.40 |
12 oz | |
Americano | $3.25 |
12 oz | |
Mocha | $4.90 |
12 oz |

Genesee Pub & BBQ
25948 Genesee Trail Rd Unit F, Golden
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Cobb Salad | $16.00 |
BBQ Plate | $0.00 |
A la cart | $0.00 |

The Alpine House at Morris & Mae
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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Biscuit & Gravy | $7.95 |
Freshly made biscuit with country sausage gravy. | |
Classic Breakfast Burrito | $9.00 |
Flour tortilla, egg, bacon, hashbrowns, cheese, and Alpine House green chili. | |
Greener Breakfast Burrito | $9.00 |
Flour tortilla, egg, hashbrowns, cheese, and Alpine House green chili. |

Mac Nation Cafe at Morris & Mae
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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California Mac | $12.00 |
Broccoli & Cauliflower | |
East Carolina Mac | $14.00 |
BBQ Pulled Pork | |
Philly Mac | $14.00 |
Roast Beef, Pepper & Onions, Cheese Whiz & Provolone |

SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Bob's Atomic Burgers
1310 Ford St, Golden
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Black Bean Burger | $8.50 |
Vegetarian Burger, made with black bean! *contains gluten* | |
Hamburger | $8.25 |
6oz Burger | |
Grilled Chicken | $8.50 |

La Rosita at Morris & Mae
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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Tri-Tip | $7.50 |
Marinated Tri-Tip steak with melted chihuahua cheese, cilantro puree, pickled red onions, cotija cheese and lime | |
Blackened Shrimp | $6.50 |
Seasoned shrimp with avocado lime creme, cabbage, cotija cheese, and cilantro | |
Shrimp Bowl | $15.00 |
With rice, beans, lettuce, cream, cotija cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo served with tortillas on the side |

Nosu Ramen - 700 12th Street, Suite #150, Golden Colorado 80401
700 12TH ST #150, GOLDEN
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Braised Chicken Ramen | $16.00 |
Braised Chicken Ramen Bowl. Chicken Broth. Lotus Root. Shishito Pepper. Poached Egg | |
Duck Ramen | $18.00 |
Braised Duck, Pickled Cabbage, Sweet Potato, Ginger, Poached Egg | |
Shrimp Eggrolls | $10.00 |
Four Pieces. Spicy Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce, Napa Cabbage, Daikon, Carrot, Scallion, Sesame, Ginger, Garlic, Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce. |

GRILL
Tributary Food Hall - Golden, CO
701 12th St., Golden
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Italian Chopped | $13.00 |
provolone, peppers, chickpeas, favas, herb vinaigrette | |
Roast Beef French Dip | $16.00 |
Swiss, horseradish, field greens, au jus | |
Roasted Acorn Squah Sandwich | $14.00 |
salsa verde, red pepper jam, feta |

Seasoned Swine - -15800 W. Colfax Ave.
-15800 W. Colfax Ave., Golden
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Pork Sandwich | $10.00 |
Cherry smoked pulled pork hand-pulled and piled high on a toasted brioche bun. | |
OG Mac | $0.00 |
Scratch made White American cheese sauce flavored with our signature Swine Candy BBQ Rub! Perfect for all ages! | |
Potato Salad | $0.00 |
Perfect size chunks of diced russets, chopped celery in a classic mayonnaise dressing. |

Morris & Mae Market
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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Coda - SoGo Hazy IPA | $8.50 |
Hoppy with notes of passionfruit, pineapple, and mango. 7.2% ABV. Golden. | |
Over Yonder - Mae's Lavender Cream Ale | $7.00 |
House Specialty! Maize cream ale infused with lavender. 5.3% ABV. Golden. | |
PBR | $5.00 |
24 oz. 4.8% ABV. |

Kiki's Fresh Bowls at Morris & Mae
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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Sunrise Smoothie | $8.50 |
Orange juice, carrot, turmeric, peach, banana, yogurt | |
Molokini | $15.50 |
Soy ginger grilled chicken, mango, edamame, English cucumber, roasted peanuts, crispy onions, soy chili firecracker sauce | |
Surf Rider Smoothie | $8.50 |
Pineapple juice, avocado, kale, mango, matcha, bee pollen |

PIZZA • SANDWICHES
Bono's Italian Restaurant
14799 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden
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Cheese Calzone | $10.99 |
Stuffed with mozzarella, Romano and ricotta cheeses | |
16" Mama Bono Supreme | $24.99 |
Pepperoni, mushrooms, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, onions and black olives with Bono’s homemade pizza sauce | |
16" Cheese | $17.49 |
A traditional favorite with Bono’s homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella and spices |

PIZZA • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington Ave, Golden
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House Salad | $2.99 |
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. | |
Golden Backpack (Large) | $23.49 |
Red sauce, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, black olives, green peppers, onions, garlic and mozzarella. | |
Large (14") Custom Pizza | $16.49 |
Order a cheese pizza or BUILD YOUR OWN here! |

Paisan at Morris & Mae
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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Chicken Saltimbocca Piada | $15.00 |
Breaded chicken wrapped in prosciutto with arugula, mozzarella and fried sage leaves | |
Turkey Pesto Piada | $14.00 |
Smoked turkey breast, basil pesto, sliced tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and shredded Romaine lettuce |

PIZZA • SANDWICHES • GRILL
Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen
811 12th St, Golden

BBQ • HAMBURGERS
Roaming Buffalo Golden
17121 S Golden Rd, Golden

Gold Mine Cupcakes - 700 12th Street
700 12th Street, Golden

Gold Mine Sweets & Espresso at Morris & Mae
18475 W Colfax Ave, Golden
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