Aurora Food Atlas
Explore Colorado's most diverse food scene — from Korean BBQ to Ethiopian injera, all in one city
Why Aurora Food works
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Annette
american
James Beard Award winner Caroline Glover’s wood-fired, seasonal restaurant — Aurora’s most acclaimed dining room.
Sweet Cow Ice Cream
dessert
Small-batch Colorado ice cream in rotating seasonal flavors.
Snowl
asian-dessert
Taiwanese dessert cafe famous for shaved snow, bingsu and brick toast.
Katsu Ramen
japanese
Tonkotsu ramen and Japanese curry — widely rated the best ramen on Havana.
La Crêperie d'Audrey
french
Sweet and savory French crêpes — Nutella-banana to ham-and-gruyère.
Yemen Grill
middle-eastern
Yemeni mandi, haneeth lamb and fresh tandoor bread — standout of the corridor.
Tofu Story
korean
Soondubu jjigae specialist — bubbling soft-tofu stews made to order with add-ins.
Miette au Chocolat
dessert
Handmade chocolates, truffles and confections — Stanley’s dessert counter.
The Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
ethiopian
Aurora landmark for Ethiopian platters — doro wat, kitfo and vegetarian combos on injera.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
dessert
Ohio-founded homemade ice cream — dense scoops in classic flavors.
Helga's German Restaurant & Deli
german
Decades-old German deli — schnitzel, bratwurst, sauerbraten, imported groceries and baked goods.
Traveling Mercies
seafood
Chef Glover’s oyster and cocktail bar inside Stanley Marketplace.
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen
deli
Denver’s benchmark NY-style bagels — boiled, baked and schmeared, plus smoked fish and deli sandwiches.
Maria Empanada
argentine
Argentine empanada house — baked empanadas, medialunas and mate.
Milkroll Creamery
asian-dessert
Thai-style rolled ice cream made to order on freezing plates.
Molino Chido
mexican
Chef’s-counter taco temple from Hop Alley’s Tommy Lee — nixtamalized masa and regional Mexican plates.
Coffee Story
cafe
Korean-style coffee house — espresso, matcha lattes, honey toast and study space.
Rolling Smoke BBQ
bbq
Slow-smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork with classic sides inside the marketplace.
Golf Ethiopian Restaurant
ethiopian
Injera platters, spiced lentils and coffee ceremony in a family-run room.
Misaki Sushi
japanese
Traditional Japanese sushi counter — nigiri, Dragon rolls and omakase bites.
Seoul Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
korean
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ institution and the anchor of the Havana corridor — tabletop grills, hot pot stations, banchan and late-night hours.
Cheluna Brewing Co.
brewery
Latin-inspired craft brewery inside Stanley — ales with hibiscus, chiles and tropical fruit.
Denver Biscuit Company
southern
Giant biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy and fried-chicken biscuit plates — breakfast institution.
Hanyang Wang Jokbal
korean
Specializes in jokbal (braised pig trotters) and bossam — rare Korean comfort dishes in metro Denver.
Watan Restaurant & Bakery
afghan
Afghan kabuli pulao, mantu dumplings, kebabs and tandoor breads.
Boychik
middle-eastern
Modern Jewish-Mediterranean counter — falafel, shawarma-spiced chicken, dips and pita.
Havana Street Night Markets
food-market
Seasonal evening markets — corridor restaurants, food trucks and vendors in one open-air lineup.
Sushi Katsu
japanese
All-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi — a Havana Street staple for families.
Pupuseria La Salvadoreña
salvadoran
Made-to-order pupusas with curtido — cheese, loroco, chicharrón and bean.
Elita Specialty Market & Kitchen
mediterranean
Gourmet market plus kitchen — Mediterranean-Latin fusion sandwiches and pantry goods.
Ted's Montana Grill
american
Bison burgers, steaks and scratch American cooking in Southlands Town Center.
Create Kitchen & Bar
american
Scratch kitchen and bar — seasonal plates, cocktails and a popular brunch.
Cafe Paprika
moroccan
Moroccan and Mediterranean plates near the Anschutz medical campus — tagines, couscous and kebabs.
+57 Bar & Restaurante
colombian
Colombian restaurant and bar — bandeja paisa, arepas, empanadas and aguardiente cocktails.
Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings
chinese
Handmade dumplings, xiao long bao and dim sum classics in a small storefront.
Maandeeq Restaurant & Cafe
somali
Somali kitchen — goat suqaar, sambusa, chapati and spiced tea.
La Cueva
mexican
Aurora institution since the 1970s — green chile, chimichangas and a landmark neon-lit dining room on Colfax.
Pho Minh Havana
vietnamese
Family-run pho house on the corridor — rich beef broth, spring rolls, banh mi.
The Lost Cajun
cajun
Louisiana comfort — gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys and beignets.
Chi Lin Asian Eatery
asian
Pan-Asian bowls, bao and shareable plates inside Stanley.
Stanley Beer Hall
brewery
Pour-your-own tap wall, pretzels and beer-hall fare on the marketplace west side.
Il Forno di Tutti
italian
Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta on the corridor.
Taqueria Corona
mexican
Tucked-away taqueria praised by Westword — al pastor, lengua and birria tacos.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
american
Chef-driven burgers, loaded tots and spiked shakes at Southlands.
Poke Men
hawaiian
Build-your-own poke bowls and sushi burritos.
The Cookie Company
dessert
Fresh-baked cookies, cookie cakes and coffee in the town center.
Sam's No. 3 Aurora
american
The Aurora outpost of Denver’s famous diner — 25-page menu, green chile, breakfast all day.
La Sazon de Irene
latin
Home-style Latin plates — rotating guisos, arroz con pollo and fresh aguas.
Dae Gee Korean BBQ
korean
Colorado-born Korean BBQ chain known for marinated kalbi, bulgogi and brisket cooked at the table.
Mt. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi
japanese
Hibachi tables and sushi bar — family celebrations and teppanyaki dinners.
Chutney Indian Cuisine
indian
North Indian curries, dosas and a popular weekday lunch buffet.
Old Town Hot Pot
chinese
Individual and shared hot pots with wide broth and ingredient selection.
Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ
korean
Charcoal-grilled Korean BBQ with generous banchan — a Havana Street favorite for groups.
Tofu House Korean BBQ
korean
Casual tofu-house classics — spicy soft tofu soup, bulgogi and stone-pot rice.
Angry Chicken
korean
Korean fried chicken — soy-garlic and spicy wings, corn cheese, draft beer.
Pho 90
vietnamese
Pho and Vietnamese plates serving the Southlands/Saddle Rock area.
Thank Sool Pocha
korean
Korean pocha (late-night pub) with soju cocktails, army stew and crispy fried chicken.
Yong Gung
korean
Korean-Chinese restaurant known for jajangmyeon and jjamppong.
Ali Restaurant & Bakery
somali
East African halal restaurant and bakery — sabaayad, hilib ari and fresh breads.
Ifka Cafe
mediterranean
Cafe serving Mediterranean plates, espresso and pastries.
Dolce Vita Italian Bistro
italian
Casual Italian bistro — pasta, chicken parm and pizza in the town center.
El Tequileño Mexican Restaurant
mexican
Jalisco-style cantina — birria, molcajetes and tequila cocktails.
All Stars Cafe & Restaurant
ethiopian
Ethiopian and Eritrean home cooking — tibs, firfir and ful.
Chef Liu's Kitchen
chinese
Northern Chinese cooking — hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers and cumin beef.
Leezakaya
japanese
Japanese izakaya — yakitori skewers, sushi rolls, sake; hosts Havana night-market events.
Mariscos Los 3 Rios
mexican
Sinaloan mariscos — ceviche tostadas, shrimp cocktails and whole fried fish.
Orejano Casual Latin Cuisine
latin
Casual Latin kitchen blending Mexican and South American plates.
En Fuego Cantina
mexican
Mexican cantina with tacos, fajitas and a margarita list on the plaza.
Monsoon Thai & Sushi
thai
Thai curries, pad thai and sushi rolls in a quiet strip-mall room.
Legends of Aurora
american
Sport-shrine bar and grill — burgers, wings and Colorado sports memorabilia.
Taqueria y Pupuseria El Rincon
mexican
Colfax counter for tacos, pupusas and licuados.
The Local Drive
american
Comfort-food counter and bar inside the marketplace.
Pho 99
vietnamese
No-frills pho and vermicelli bowls with fast service.
Cedar Inn
middle-eastern
Lebanese-style grill and deli on the Colfax corridor — shawarma, kabobs and fresh pita.
The Local
american
Neighborhood bar and grill inside the Southlands shopping district.
U&I BBQ & Karaoke Bar
korean
Korean BBQ plus private karaoke rooms — a Havana Street night out in one stop.
Las Fajitas Mexican Restaurant
mexican
Sizzling fajita platters, margaritas and combination plates.
Tokyo Joe’s
asian
Colorado fast-casual chain — teriyaki bowls, sushi rolls and salads.
Pho 75
vietnamese
Vietnamese pho, bun bowls and iced coffee on north Havana.
Piramides Mexican Restaurant
mexican
Mexico City-style plates, enchiladas and weekend menudo.
Golden Bowl Asian Restaurant
chinese
Long-running Chinese-American kitchen — sesame chicken, lo mein and lunch specials.
Coco Loco
mexican
Colorful cantina with seafood plates, tacos and micheladas.
Mr. Tang
chinese
Chinese comfort food — noodle soups, dumplings and bubble tea.
L Cafe & Food Court
korean
Korean food-court stalls — kimbap, tteokbokki, fried chicken and bakery goods.
Chopsticks A GoGo
chinese
Fast-casual Chinese takeout counter — fried rice, lo mein and lunch combos.
Gangnam GT Lounge & Karaoke
korean
Noraebang karaoke lounge with Korean bar food and bottle service.
Buffalo Wild Wings
american
Sports-bar wings, sauces and wall-to-wall games at Southlands.
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
dessert
Self-serve frozen yogurt and toppings bar.