The Cherry Cricket

Over its almost eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar to burger institution, consuming adjacent Cherry Creek storefronts along the way. In 2023, the local legend opened its third outpost in Littleton, keeping the vibe of the space similar to the OG and converting the parking lot into a Burger Garden. The […]

Pho Broadway

Pho is supposed to be comforting, reliable, stomach-filling and heartwarming, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Pho Broadway, which has been satisfying customers with its clear, flavorful broth since 2017. The secret is in the traditional broth technique, which requires twelve hours’ time, allowing the flavors to fully develop. It serves as the rich […]

Palenque Cocina y Agaveria

Mezcal mecca Palenque originally opened in 2018 as a second location of Adelitas but took the Palenque name after former co-owners Silvia Andaya (who still runs the original on Broadway) and Brian Rossi cut ties in 2020. Two years into its new iteration, there’s no better place south of the city to learn about – […]

TRU Colotexmex Bar-B-Que & Catering

Cruise along Littleton Boulevard until you see the Pyramid Liquors sign, then pull into the parking lot for a smoky surprise. TRU owner and pit master James Diaz fires up the mesquite and hits ribs, chicken thighs, pork loin, brisket and beef tri-tip with a powerful dose of smoke, as is appropriate for his Tex-Mex […]

Sunflower Asian Cafe

Sunflower Asian Cafe’s owners hail from Jiangsu Province, but ask a server what to order from the traditional Chinese menu (you’ll need to request it), and she’ll point you to dishes originating in Sichuan. Heed her advice, because the kitchen does masterful work with tingly Sichuan peppercorns and spice, and its less-spicy Sichuan fare is […]

The Lost Cajun

There aren’t many Cajun eateries in Denver, and the few that do pop up often skew Asian, thanks to the Vietnamese immigrant population that settled in Louisiana and then migrated north. But this Littleton spot is all Southern, and despite the casual vibe, it doesn’t take any shortcuts with the food: The gumbo simmers for […]