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Best Restaurants in Denver

Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denver’s most-loved spots.

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Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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🦞 Seafood

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RiNo

4.7
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Fish N Beer serves fresh oysters, grilled fish, and creative seafood dishes in a cozy, retro space with a full bar, perfect for seafood lovers in Denver.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

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🥖 French

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denver’s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
Beckon

Beckon

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RiNo

4.7
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Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chef’s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus and expertly curated drink pairings.
Flora House

Flora House

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🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

4.8
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Flora House Denver offers charming Victorian B&B rooms with Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, a garden, and hot tub near City Park and Botanic Gardens.
Ace Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uptown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Ace Eat Serve brings Pan-Asian flavors, cocktails, and lively ping pong fun in a trendy Central neighborhood spot with a juice bar twist.
Sacred Society

Sacred Society

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☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Sacred Society is a serene coffee shop and wellness hub serving rich coffee, healthy food, and immersive self-care experiences in West Highland’s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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🍷 Wine Bar

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RiNo

4.4
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Corsica Wine Bar offers upscale small plates and curated wines in a cozy, romantic RiNo setting with attentive service and a trendy vibe.
Sushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Sushi by Scratch delivers an intimate omakase experience with impeccably fresh sushi and expert sake pairings in a cozy, trendy speakeasy atmosphere.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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🍴 Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovanina’s

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
The PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

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Central Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

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Wash Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Jacks on Pearl delivers an upscale steakhouse experience in South Denver with award-winning filet mignon, dry-aged sashimi, and a trendy cozy vibe.
Kumoya

Kumoya

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🍣 Japanese

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Highlands

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Kumoya delivers an upscale Japanese dining experience in the Highlands with fresh sushi, inventive flavors, and a trendy, cozy ambiance.

Japanese Precision Meets American Wagyu in LoDo

A5 Steakhouse in LoDo brings Japanese precision to American Wagyu, serving buttery dry-aged ribeye and other premium cuts in a sleek, teak-lined dining room. Pair inventive sides with yuzu sours or smoky mezcal cocktails, all delivered with polished, unobtrusive service for an elevated steakhouse experience.

A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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LoDo

4.5
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A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.

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Denver's Best Patios

Enjoy golden hour, cocktails, and mountain views at these top-tier outdoor dining destinations in Denver.

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Uchi Denver

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Linger

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4.5

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Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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Ultreia

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Corinne Denver

Corinne Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
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Corinne Denver offers an upscale American dining experience with a warm ambiance in Downtown's stylish Le Méridien hotel.
House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

📚 Tennyson

4.7
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House 38 Cafe & Juice Bar delivers fresh juices, smoothies, and cozy café vibes in West Highland’s Plaza 38 for healthy bites and great coffee.
Restaurant Olivia

Restaurant Olivia

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🥖 French

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥂 Fine Dining

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Capitol Hill

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Restaurant Olivia blends classic French-inspired dishes with modern craft cocktails in a warm, intimate setting.
East Tao Ramen

East Tao Ramen

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🍜 Ramen

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🍜 Ramen

🥡 Chinese

🍜 Thai

🍲 Vietnamese

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Cap Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Skills You'll Build
East Tao Ramen serves diverse Asian dishes with a focus on ramen, blending casual vibes and fast service in Central Denver.
The Hornet

The Hornet

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

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South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.4
Skills You'll Build
The Hornet offers a vibrant atmosphere with globally inspired American dishes, plus lively pool and happy hours on Broadway.
Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

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North Denver

🎨 RiNo

4.9
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Elemental Bakery & Coffeehouse delights with fresh pastries, artisan bread, and balanced coffee in a bright, welcoming Clayton neighborhood spot.
Copper Door Coffee Roasters

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Copper Door Coffee Roasters serves great coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot nestled inside the Botanic Gardens with outdoor seating.
Hey Kiddo

Hey Kiddo

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.4
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Hey Kiddo is a trendy Berkeley spot in Denver known for its bold modern Asian fusion dishes, standout cocktails, and intimate ambiance with rooftop seating.
Café Zuri

Café Zuri

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.
BRUTØ

BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
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BRUTO offers an intimate, Michelin-starred dining experience in Denver with an innovative 11-course tasting menu focused on local and regional sustainable cuisine.
Hillstone

Hillstone

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍔 American

🥩 Steakhouse

🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🦞 Seafood

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
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Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.
Chef Zorba's

Chef Zorba's

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥙 Greek

🍳 Breakfast

🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

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Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Chef Zorba's serves Greek classics like gyros, moussaka, and huevos in a cozy spot with a sunny patio and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
Post Oak Barbecue

Post Oak Barbecue

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🍗 BBQ

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.6
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Post Oak Barbecue offers classic Texas-style BBQ with a laid-back vibe in Berkeley, featuring smoky meats and cozy wood-and-brick interiors.
Jovanina’s

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
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Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
Urban Farmer Denver

Urban Farmer Denver

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
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Urban Farmer Denver is a sleek chophouse in The Oxford Hotel focusing on sustainable, colorful steakhouse fare with a trendy vibe.
Champagne Tiger

Champagne Tiger

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🥞 Brunch

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🥞 Brunch

🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.8
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Champagne Tiger is a trendy, cozy diner serving creative comfort food, cocktails, and live shows in an inclusive space.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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🍔 American

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Bastien's Restaurant

Bastien's Restaurant

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Bastien's Restaurant serves thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks in a midcentury American setting with a cozy, historic vibe.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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🍔 American

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🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
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Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.
MAKfam

MAKfam

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🥡 Chinese

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.6
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MAKfam delivers bold, authentic Chinese cuisine with a hip-hop vibe in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, featuring standout bao buns and spicy noodles.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

🍣 Sushi

🍚 Asian Fusion

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Modern, clubby spot specializing in sushi and Japanese tapas with inventive cocktails in a lively downtown setting.
The Corner Office

The Corner Office

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Skills You'll Build
The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.
Whittier Cafe

Whittier Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Whittier Cafe is an artsy coffee shop with a lending library and cozy patio, serving espresso drinks and cafe fare in a welcoming vibe.
The Weathervane Cafe

The Weathervane Cafe

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🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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City Park

🌳 City Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The Weathervane Cafe serves expertly crafted espresso drinks and hearty breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, funky cafe setting.
El Five

El Five

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥘 Spanish

🍴 Contemporary

🥙 Mediterranean

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
El Five delivers vibrant Spanish and Eastern Mediterranean small plates in a trendy Highland rooftop setting with stunning city views and lively atmosphere.
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

Trompeau Bakery + Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🥖 French

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Trompeau Bakery + Cafe delights with flaky croissants, savory breakfast sandwiches, and rich coffee in a cozy downtown setting.

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