Einstein Bros Bagels
Neighborhood: Southwest, Speer

300 E Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80209

Eat C. writes: Yeah, it's Einstein's and their so-so bagels, but I like this spot in West Wash Park.  Different from nearly any other Einstein's in town, this one has good quick service, ample parking, and a spacious seating area.  No wonder you see some regulars…

Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant

16255 W 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80007

Becky S. writes: Royal Garden is pretty laid-back for a restaurant whose claim to fame is that George W. named them as his favorite Chinese food restaurant in town.  Wow.  

I'll give them a star for being accommodating when I walked in a few minutes before they closed…

Great Clips
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

7501 E 35th Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Carrie R. writes: It is of the *utmost* importance that you only let the franchise owner/manager, Lavanya, cut your hair.

Lavanya gets 4 stars. Everyone else gets 0-1.

Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing when Lavanya will be working.

I can't go into any more…

Jiffy Lube

1788 30th St
Boulder, CO 80301

Dustin G. writes: As a mechanic's son, I sort of cringed when I drove past Jiffy Lube, but decided to get my oil changed here anyway (past 5000+ miles, it was time).

The first time was decent, they took 10 minutes or so, even if the price was around $35 - fairly high…

Brakes Plus

5800 S Kipling St
Littleton, CO 80160

Alexander P. writes: Brakes Plus, you lured me in with same day drop-off, you tempted me with the best deal in town, how was I to know you were the monkey's paw of the tune-up world. Sure, your staff was kind and smart, as well as not going for the upsell, sure your…

Southlands Shopping Center

6155 South Main Street
Aurora, CO 80045

Cassandra K. writes: I now have a new favorite and skip Park Meadows completely!  I am never hard pressed to find a parking spot, the kids love the water fountain to run in and the ice rink at Xmas is a blast!

It also has my favorite movie theater and tons of…

Full Moon Books & Coffees

9106 W 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215

Jelena W. writes: Are you crazy about crystals? Impressed with Indigo children? Is hypnosis your hobby? Dig drum circles? Then Full Moon Books is your kind of place. You'll find various semi-precious stones, guarded by a warning of karmic spells placed on shoplifters.…

Boca Room
Neighborhood: Northeast

1509 Marion Street
Denver, CO 80218

Tiffany C. writes: Although there is a sign out front proclaiming this place has a new name and owner, I can't tell what that name might be and my credit card receipt still said The Boca Room and so that's what I'm still calling it.

We stopped by here on Saturday - just…

Silver Mine Subs
Neighborhood: Southeast

700 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80202

Travis C. writes: For us partying types, nothing is as pleasing as a place that caters to the inebriated crowd once the bars close. Silver Mine Subs has filled this niche very well. SMS (Silver Mine Subs) deliver until 3am which earns this place a big happy star.…

Royal Crest Dairy
Neighborhood: Southwest, Washington Park West

350 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209

Veronica W. writes: When you get your deliveries the products are good.  Unfortunately, the key is actually getting deliveries.  If convenience is what they are selling then they need to work on their delivery, because week after week I would not get deliveries unless I…

Chedd's Gourmet Grilled Cheese

8966 W Bowles Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123

David J. writes: Grilled cheese!  One of my favorite foods.  You can get just about anything you want on your sandwich, and they are pretty good.  However, they spray the grill with oil like PAM instead of using real butter, and at seven bucks a pop, I'll just make…

Albertsons

6100 S Gun Club Rd
Aurora, CO 80016

Jenn S. writes: unfortunately this grocery store is like 2 minutes from my house, so it's a go-to when i'm short on time or just need to grab a couple of things.  for all other shopping excursions i steer clear of this place.  and here's why:

*their produce is…

Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks

29th Street Mall
Boulder, CO 80301

Carrie O. writes: I'm on so many mailing lists (not of my own doing) that I seem to receive coupons for all the new restaurants in Boulder. After realizing that the coupon I had for Islands expired soon, my husband and I trekked down there to check it out.

Needless to…

Chad's Grill

275 Union Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80228

Matt O. writes: I'm not sure I have had a place implode such as this one.

Firstly, why go to dinner in Lakewood if you live in Denver?  Well, I went out with my girl and her mom, who lives in Lakewood, and she wanted to go here.

We get a few strawberry margs and they…

Taqueria Los 3 Reyes

1500 W Littleton Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80120

Alexander P. writes: Greasy or groovy,
it is always hit or miss.
Have their Coke instead.

I used to love coming here. The food was fresh southern Mexican cuisine, the baked good were delicious, and the Mexican Coca-Cola was to die for. Then something happened. It was like…

The Deli At Flatiron Park

2100 Central Ave
Boulder, CO 80301

Jordan W. writes: I swear I must be the only person on Earth who doesn't like this place.  It's overpriced and I am yet to find any flavor in any of their sandwiches.  I used to work next door, and my co-workers went crazy for it.  I'll take Quizno's over Flatiron…

Lakeshore Athletic Club

300 Summit Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021

Mik H. writes: When you search for a clean, high quality, and service oriented club- look no further.  Under new ownership and new management, this club is now one of the top places in the country.  If you are choosing a club based upon how good looking the…

Harkins Northfield 18
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

8300 E 49th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238

Douglas R. writes: Harkins with Cine Capri, located in the heart of the new shops at Northfiled is another over the top CINEPLEX with some added twists, they have child care so parents don't pay some teenager 20 bux to watch your kids and eat all your food and chat on…

Century Boulder Theater

1700 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301

James W. writes: 2 words - lumbar support

I'm not the only one, as friends have also noticed. It doesn't help whether I slouch or sit upright - I can't find any lower back support, even though their otherwise nice seats are still pretty much new. So looking silly, now…

Diedrich Coffee
Neighborhood: Southeast

1201 E 9th Ave
Denver, CO 80218

James E. writes: I don't know why this place has so many bad reviews, my service yesterday was great. But I also don't look like a freak of nature, so maybe it helps if you look good and you greet people with a smile.

My soy latte wasn't made with sweetened soy milk…

McDonald's Restaurant

2920 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303

Chaz T. writes: Though I have no proof, I believe that the special sauce causes Alzheimer's disease.

Benny's Restaurant & Cantina
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

301 E 7th Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Karli F. writes: I often feel like my reviews of Mexican food in Denver are slightly biased.  I grew up eating real homemade Mexican food at my babysitter's house.  I worked at a Mexican restaurant in high school.  Those people didn't make Mexican food for gringos…

The It'll Do Lounge
Neighborhood: Northwest

2001 W 48th Ave.
Denver, CO 80204

Staralfur G. writes: the it'll do lounge is the let-down of a lifetime. so many of us denver kids grew up driving by its iconic sign off the highway (westbound i-25 between pecos and federal), but when some friends and i finally took the time to rock the it'll do, we…

Racines
Neighborhood: Southwest, Golden Triangle

850 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204

knighthawk j. writes: Hit up Racines for Brunch this Sunday. Though being told we had a 20 min wait in front of us it was more like 10. But still hoppin and fun. It is a lot larger than it looks from the outside and they even have their own parking ramp.  The food and…

Denver Church of Christ

8608 W 69th Pl
Arvada, CO 80004

Jerry F. writes: I just came from service at this church and my wife and I loved it. Upbeat and fun and spiritual. I do believe the congregation needs to get respect for the singers and preacher though. People were really slow getting seated and kept talking as the…

Papa Johns
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

7305 E 35th Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Daniel C. writes: The worst pizza I ever had. Period

Stallions

9070 Maximus Dr
Littleton, CO 80124

John C. writes: Stallions (now called Treo) Night Club Recipe:
Start with semi-affluent suburb, ply with alcohol, simmer, remove top 75% of the mixture and add additional alcohol.  The result is what kids from Witchita think the Sunset Strip is like.  It's not.  

I…

Bronze Works Tanning
Neighborhood: Southwest, Baker

555 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Shiho F. writes: Mecca for those who liked to looked sun-kissed all year long.  My first visit was surreal.  The intereior of this place looks like a cross between a warehouse and a hotel but in a good way.  They have the best prices in town but be careful they will…

Cingular
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

7507 E 36th Ave
Denver, CO 80238

John C. writes: We all know that monolithic telecoms spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year trying to brainwash us that their customer service doesn't suck (yes Qwest, we noticed).  I'm sure this is news to absolutely no one, but their customer service…

Pacific Ocean Market Place

6600 W 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020

Mike J. writes: Holy crap.  This place has everything.  Sour hawaiian Li Hing?  Got it.  Chicken feet?  Got it.  Fish heads?  Got it.  And not just stuff for a witch's brew, they have all the basic and not so basic stuff you would expect in an Asian market.

It's all…

Snake Pit
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

614 E 13th Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Jessica L. writes: Ahhh, the memories.  The Snake Pit was my dive bar when I lived in Denver.  No cover for women on some nights and super cheap, gross-tasting well drinks got me drunk as a skunk for the whole night.  The place is dirty, the bathrooms even worse, and…

Fontano's Chicago Subs
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

1623 California St Ste A
Denver, CO 80202

Bryan M. writes: EDIT: I went back.  It was pretty damn delicious.  Although I did avoid the sausage.  And the owner bribed me with cookies...

I really wanted to like Fontano's. I'm from Chicago.  I like food.  Food is neat.  I especially like a good Italian Beef and…

Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Southeast

4100 E Mexico Ave
Denver, CO 80222

Lori M. writes: If you're a die hard sports fanatic, but you've had it with the drunken crowds and parking hassles in LoDo, head to the Lazy Dog Saloon in south Denver to cheer on your favorite home team. It's relatively quiet on game day (this means you can park…

A Personal Touch Recovery
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

2222 Lawrence St
Denver, CO 80238

Shiho F. writes: The SHADIEST BUSINESS EVER!!!  Their company goes by several different names so don't get tricked.  Worst service and they busted my window on my new car.  They are hungry bastards that do anything for a little change.  Where do I begin with my…

Ryder Truck Rental and Leasing
Neighborhood: Northeast, Park Hill

4150 Holly St
Denver, CO 80216

Wade T. writes: If you have no other options for a moving truck and this business is your absolute last resort, cancel your move. These guys WILL rip you off.
When I picked up the truck the man at the counter was rude and dismissive, like I was wasting his time,…

Perkins Restaurant

12015 Melody Dr
Denver, CO 80234

James F. writes: Typical chain highway restaurant. Food is OK but nothing special. They have good stickybuns, muffins and cookies. They are open early and open late, it is dependable for decent but not great food.

the garage
Neighborhood: Southwest, Golden Triangle

10th and bannock
Denver, CO 80204

joshua s. writes: this place is pretty shitty. dudes who think they are awesome because they own a motorcycle and the girls who like those guys. 2.25 for a can of pbr. and marilyn manson on the jukebox.