Danielle Lirette

Pete's Kitchen

Cuisine: Diner

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Uptown/City Park

1962 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80206

303-321-3139

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While the diner scene has dwindled in Denver in recent years, the pancake-flipping neon chef above Pete's Kitchen remains a beacon on East Colfax for those who need to sate their hunger in the darkest hours of the night — on weekends, at least, when the eatery keeps the grill hot all day and overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Owned by the Contos family since 1988 — and bearing the name of patriarch Pete Contos, who passed away in 2019 — Pete's satisfies like no other, whether you're here for a gyros omelet, a burrito smothered in green chile, or just a burger and fries.

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