Denver, Colorado — aka the Mile High City – is a fun-filled destination. The city has more than 200 parks and averages over 300 days of sunshine a year. You can check out Confluence Park, where you can kayak and surf downtown, hit the pedestrian-friendly 16th Street Mall, or head outside the city for some invigorating outdoor activities. You can visit viral Denver social media destinations that look better in real life than in photos, or catch a game featuring one of the city’s pro sports teams. Whatever you choose, you’re bound to get hungry after a day of sightseeing. If you don’t want to drop a lot of cash, though, Reddit has suggestions. We looked at multiple Reddit threads in r/denverfood and r/Denver to find inexpensive restaurants locals say are worth a visit. The top choices are Steuben’s, Gyroz, Blackjack Pizza & Salads, Butcher Block Cafe, and Atomic Cowboy.
Denver International Airport is roughly 27 miles from downtown. If you don’t have a car, you can take the A Line train for about $10 one way to Union Station; trains run roughly every 15 to 30 minutes. Denver also has a light rail and bus system, and downtown is relatively walkable, with colleges, museums, hotels, stadiums, a theme park, and an aquarium within close proximity. If you’re walking, however, you’ll need fuel, so read on.
Steuben’s
One restaurant mentioned repeatedly in Denver Reddit threads is Steuben’s on East 17th Avenue. The restaurant was named after a Boston establishment opened by the owner’s great uncles in 1945. In an r/denverfood thread about the best cheap eats in Denver, one user highlighted the happy hour deal on a burger, fries, and a beer (PBR) or fountain soda, with several others echoing the praise. In another thread discussing downtown Denver spots that are inexpensive but feel fancy, Steuben’s was recommended for both its happy hour and its family-friendly booths. Westword has noted the value of its happy hour offerings, too.
There are some wonderful happy hour deals at Steuben’s, and they’re for far more than an hour. The deals run daily from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m., and again from 9 p.m. until close, which is pretty convenient for a later lunch, early dinner, or late-night munchies. The “Happier Meal” includes a burger, fries, and a PBR or fountain soda for $13, with add-ons such as cheese or bacon available for an additional charge (between $1 and $3). Other deals include macaroni and cheese with a PBR for $13, grilled cheese with fries and a PBR for $12, meatballs and bolognese for $11, honey butter biscuit bites made from scratch for $8, donut holes for $8, and cookies for $3. Drink specials include $2 Miller High Life Pony bottles, $3 PBRs, $8 house wine, and select cocktails for $8 a pop. Steuben’s also operates a food truck in the Denver area.
Gyroz
Another affordable favorite among Denver Redditors is Gyroz on East Colfax Avenue. In an r/Denver…