We enjoyed the simplicity of the chopped cheese. The variations were fun and some were really nice. There was one that didn't quite hit for us (I can't remember the name of it because I we went a while back, but I'm pretty sure it was something spicy and it was overpowering the steak flavor), I'd recommend keeping it simple. We felt the price was a little expensive for what you're getting, but it was definitely a nice change from the same old sandwich shop. They also ran out of a few items that we wanted. Pickle chips, dole whip, and the price for a can of soda was a bit much--especially since there wasn't refills. The service was very friendly and the owner explained everything to us in a nice tidy way. The atmosphere was cute and clean. The walls adorned with all things NYC. Overall though, we'd go back. read more

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Unique take on a sandwich and a burger. I got the Long Island and it was decent but I expected more based on the rave reviews and price. The French fries were great but the sandwich was honestly pretty basic and a little small for $16. I had hoped the pineapple slaw would have had a stronger taste. The service was great. It was counter service but she delivered our food to us and refilled our water. It was a small place but was empty when we went at lunch time on the weekend so we had plenty of tables to pick from. read more

Big Apple Bodega - The Long Island - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was straight-up bad, unfortunately. We had high hopes because of the good reviews but the food was of poor quality and what we received was not made well. What we got: *Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich: I was excited that I might finally find a proper East Coast-style breakfast sandwich but this was so far from it. Super salty to the point of inedible, the kaiser roll untoasted with a Kraft slice... It was only $6, and still not worth it. *The Sinatra Hash: Previous photos showed a bowl of actual hash potatoes and the serving looked much bigger than what we received. Which was a small portion of premade hash brown with an egg and a little bit of chopped beef. The chopped beef was unremarkable, it could have been anything. Topped with another Kraft slice. Also super salty, it made my mouth tingle. This was $15 LOL We downed what we could with a full liter of water. Maybe our mistake was not getting a classic chopped beef? But one would expect all the dishes to have at least some redeeming qualities. Or at the very least, be edible. This place was not for us. read more

Big Apple Bodega - The Sinatra Hash. It's a little bit of hash over a premade hashbrown with an egg. For $15. - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What a gem! Excellent service! Did you know The Sinatra is only $12 M-F from 11-2? SCORE! My only regret was not getting the vanilla soft serve or dole whip. read more

Big Apple Bodega - The Sinatra - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food truck canceled but they happily delivered. My only complaint is there were not enough napkins with this order because 2 did not suffice for the juicy mess of my FDNY chopped cheese sandwich. Yum! Ground beef with onions, mushrooms, jalapeños, melted pepper jack cheese, served buffalo style with buffalo mayo. The bread is East Coast style and a perfect vessel for all the ingredients. Served with a good sized portion of fries, this meal hit the spot. read more

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Big apple bodega hard to find an actual bodega in Colorado definitely a New York thing this isnt the same for the ambiance, but I don't care because the chop cheese sandwiches are delicious. Service is always great they greet you when you walk in and are very friendly the owner is from New York so that awesome. We have had a couple different sandwiches so far the Sinatra was great and I have had the empire steak which has a gravy my though was eew, but I was so wrong it is delicious, my co worker has had the Far Rockaway with jalapenos she said it was great. The sandwiches come with fries, we did substitute for onion rings last time they are great onion rings but were to filling for me, I'll stick with the fries. We both love the fried pickles with buffalo mayo these were so good iv been dreaming of eating them again. And for all my Disney lovers this is the place for a Dole whip yes you heard that right Dole whip is delicious and a must. Warning this is on the more pricey side but honestly worth every penny. We will be back i am looking forward to trying more keep up the great work. read more

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Very good, albeit messy, chopped cheese burgers. Good, chewy rolls vs standard hamburger buns. Fries were good and crispy. Their place is small and was quiet on a Tuesday evening. Small patio was nice, though the adjoining street is very noisy. Service was quick and friendl You'll need to go elsewhere if you want a beer or cocktail with your burger, though! read more

Big Apple Bodega - Patio - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

1st time customers, we don't live in south Denver or get out this way much , but we picked the perfect spot for lunch on the go! We were running low on time , I was able to order online, it was a seamless pickup and even had enough time to sit down and eat! We had the Hudson, fries, fried pickles, potato salad, and finished it off with a pinnacle dole soft serve cone . We loved everything we had! The Hudson was tasty with the Cajun beef, the fries were seasoned nicely and the potato salad was sooo good! We also loved the decor inside & outside the building, it was unique and fun to look at everything on the walls! Definitely recommend this spot ! read more

Went here again for lunch, got the Sinatra again, and it was probably better than the first time, who knows? It was excellent again! Went on a Sunday around noon. There were about 10 people there eating, they all were eating outside. It was a nice day, so why not! I meet Brian, the owner, we both moved to Colorado 5 years ago. He started the biz with a food truck, then as the truck got more successful, he decided to invest in a brick & mortar restaurant. He told me he'll be bringing the food truck out again in the spring. We should all be lucky he opened this spot, cause EVERYTHING is EXCELLENT! The Chopped Cheese sandwich comes with spicy fries, and they had the perfect dusting of spice on them! Please don't let the name fool you, this is the NY version of the Philly Cheesesteak. It's basically ground meat, with some onion & spices mixed in. Then it's topped with American Cheese, and left on the grill for a minute or until the cheese is completely melted! Damn good sandwich! Brian also gave me a Loyalty Card, but 10 sandwiches & the 11th is on the house, also Tuesdays are double punch Tuesdays, just as the name implies! A visit by you is definitely recommended! read more

Came here after seeing pics on Yelp! Fast and friendly service, pretty solid sandwich and nice patio. Funny, I wanted the Sammy to be more like a cheesesteak and this reminded me of a chopped up burger- needed more grease in my opinion- I bet when they are busy it changes the dynamic of the sandwich! read more

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What a fun, odd take on food. Onion rings were pretty tasty, the chopped cheese is a superior sandwich to the Philly cheesesteak. I'd never had a chopped cheese before but it was GOOD. The employees are friendly and seem to really care about your experience, too. read more

Really good for a quick breakfast/brunch. Owner was very nice and tortilla/roll tasted homemade and made with love. Stopped next door at Molecule for a cold brew to complete the morning. Want to come back for a Dole Whip later! read more

Big Apple Bodega - Breakfast/brunch burrito and bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I am obsessed with this place. Chopped cheese sandwiches and varieties of the original. Small indoor area but large patio area with plenty of seating. They also serve dole whip!! I was shocked by how great the service was for a fast casual place. They came outside and collected trash/dirty dishes, and asked how we were doing. This will definitely become a regular visit for me! read more

Big Apple Bodega - The Sinatra - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I read that Big Apple Bodega had opened a brick and mortar restaurant and had to try it out. At 1:30 on a Sunday afternoon there wasn't a crowd. I would imagine they get busy for happy hour or regular lunch/dinner times. The restaurant has some very cool New York themed decor, a very cute, small patio area on the side and a couple of picnic tables outside in back by the parking lot. We were greeted by the owner, Brian, who took our order and made our food. He let us know that each sandwich is made to order so we could make customizations. Brian has been in the food industry since his teen years and his experience shows. Because the sandwiches are pretty large, we split a Sinatra - their classic - and an order of potato skins that were like a very tasty cross between chips and fries. Our sandwich didn't have the same type of bun that's shown on their website but it was very good. I will definitely be back because they have so many more varieties of chopped cheese sandwiches that I'd love to try. read more

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The Sinatra was solid. Will say this, for $16, bit of a small sandwich. I'd like to see some bigger portions in the future but the bread is good read more

Big Apple Bodega just opened about two months ago right on S Broadway and are serving authentic chopped cheese. Their menu is full of delicious sounding sandwiches and I am so glad I was able to try them. They have a 4.9 rating on Google and it is so well reserved. The bread was soft, fresh, and pillowy. The meat was seasoned well and perfectly cooked. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly on site. You have to check them out. The vibe is welcoming, casual, and they have a very nice patio. MY ORDER: The Sinatra (their OG offering) with fries and watermelon dole whip BEST BITE: the fries were perfectly crispy and seasoned BUT the star of the show is their chopped cheese. Perfect bite! It was cheesy, full of flavor and made me a fan! read more

My bad. I didn't review this spot a few months back when I first tried them! I don't mind chasing this food truck around town. But now I done have to. Neither do you! Now there's an option. They're inside a ghost kitchen. Order from the kiosk when you get there, order ahead from Instagram and their website or order from the app. Catering is available but it's more of a dinner walk-up/ delivery right now in this location. Location: @milehigh.foodclub. 2171 S. Grape St. Denver. 80222. Hours: Monday closed, Sunday Tuesday, Wednesday 4-9. Thursday, Friday Saturday 4-11pm My first try was the Classic Chopped Cheese sandwich the The Sinatra. It's Ground beef with grilled onions and melted American cheese topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup. With a side of their golden yummy fries! They're introducing a new version of their chopped cheese The Gambino! It's seasoned ground beef with grilled onions, Pepperoni & ham. Topped w/ melted mozzarella, lettuce, tomato oil & vinegar. Yummy. The attention to little details like their paper that lined the tray with this cute little apples. Most recently I've paid attention to their potato salad and this is a must! Since then I've tried almost all of their offerings and I think I still prefer to have Mr.Sinatra Mr. Ol' Blue Eyes sing to me! read more

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Is the dirty water dog actually the best thing on the menu? Of course not--chopped cheese and beef is delicious. But the dog, despite the disgusting name is pretty great and cheap. The house made potato salad is excellent with a nice texture (not all slimey). Get the dog, but you owe yourself the Sinatra. And the staff is nice, which in the New York theme is kind of jarring. read more

Big Apple Bodega - Dirty water dog. Ewww, but it's good as is the potato salad. - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Good sandy !! French fries yummy too !! Next time I am gonna try the Gambino !!! Great parking read more

The food was fantastic and came out quickly. I haven't had a chopped cheese sandwich in over five years since I was back east. The bread was good and the fries were crispy, but not overcooked. The place was clean and had a laid back ambience to it. The service was excellent as well. Gonna have to bring the kids for a Dole whip also. I'm definitely coming back to try more of the menu. read more

Big Apple Bodega - Sinatra with fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of the worst meals I've ever paid money for. Basically a worse sloppy Joe served swimming in mayo, with soggy bread & clumsy veggies. A chopped cheese is just a hamburger hoagie. I don't know how you can mess food up this badly. I've had better sandwiches at Gas Stations. I'd love to forget having this meal. read more

I was pretty said when I saw that Turtle Boat was shutting down, as it had been a cherished neighborhood staple, but Big Apple Bodega has definitely helped relieve my grief. The types of sandwiches they offer here (NY style chopped cheese) are unique and packed with flavor and NYC flair. The vibe inside is super cute, and they even made the outside patio area look pleasant and inviting (especially when the weather gets nice). My husband got the FDNY and enjoyed the flavors (but it was super saucy which made it a little hard to eat), and I had the Long Island, which we both liked the best. Their fries were fantastic too. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the others! read more

The food trucks comes to our apartment last Thursdays of the month. We got the long Island, sinatra, the Yonkers, and the corndog. All sandwiches were great and I am looking forward to eating it again next month. read more

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The food was really good and the people working were very friendly and attentive. New York vibe was neat. read more

A perfect place for lunch. Quick and friendly locally owned business. The food is phenomenal, havent had myself a true chopped cheese but I could imagine they are on par. The owner is from NYC and is there often, always friendly. The outdoor patio is pretty with lots of plants, and you cant miss the yellow building with graffiti on the side. Inside is small but never too busy. The only thing I would say is it can be a little pricey... however, for the quality you cannot beat it. read more

How cute and yummy is Big Apple Bodega?! VERY! Husband loved the Sinatra. I copied and was not disappointed! Sandwiches were huge, but I rather have leftovers than share so it works out. Fries were steak fry like but better with salty seasoning that hit the spot. Get a giant pickle. Super nice counter service with fast, friendly faces. Great indoor vibes on a football Sunday w cute patio area too. We'll be back read more

Big Apple Bodega - Sinatra Chopped Cheese Sandwich, side of potato salad, giant pickle, and a half eaten order fries. The camera did not eat first. - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Enjoyed the Hudson and corn dog today. Corndog came out piping hot. Crispy outside, juicy dog inside. Everything a corn dog should be. The beef in the sandwich had crispy bits plus fried onion was a nice touch. The bread was soft and certainly made daily. Next time i'd ask for more spice and more CHEESE! Thanks for bringing NY to Den! read more

Big Apple Bodega - The Hudson - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you are the same company with the food truck at Home Depot in Littleton then this applies to you. Worst hot dog I've had in my life. Hot dog cold, old and chewy. Onions soaked in cheap margarine. Bun cold and crumbly. $9 ripp off for garbage. I took one bite and spit it out. read more

It was awesome. Great experience with Great staff. Food was Tasteful! The fries were a good side. read more

Big Apple Bodega - Chopped Cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Exciting Fact: Big Apple Bodega's chopped cheese sandwiches can now be bought at and delivered fromMile High Food Club! This food truck took the city by storm a little over a year ago. Now operating out of a ghost kitchen (in addition to the food truck), New Yorker Chef Brian continues to create amazing chopped cheese sandwiches. And if you need catering for your graduation party, he's got you covered with these monster sized sandwiches in two new styles! * The Gambino~a version of an Italian hero- Seasoned ground beef with grilled onions, pepperoni, and ham. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and O&V. The Long Island~Jamaican jerk seasoned ground beef with grilled red onions, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, pineapple citrus slaw, lettuce, tomato and mayo. * He also makes a killer potato salad as well as several other delicious sandwiches. You can order online for pick up or delivery (within a certain radius, of course). read more

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Foods amazing and they have really friendly service. Chopped cheese for life. I've never had one but it was so delicious.

Dole Whip!! Like at Disneyland or the Denver Zoo. I love the atmosphere inside and out. Lots of high quality faux vines, plants, and flowers that makes it difficult to decide to eat inside or out. I'm a vegetarian and the impossible meat was a great option. I'm normally not a fan of fake meat but the way it was cooked was *chef's kiss". There are so many flavors for the sandwiches, looking forward to going back! They have a great selection of non alcoholic beer, wine, and bubbles if that's your thing. read more

Wow, what a great place! We received a very warm and friendly greeting immediately upon walking in, a thorough explanation of the menu, since it was our first time there, and the food was amazing. Pretzel bites are delicious, as well as the fries and onion rings. I ordered the Empire Steak and would order it again. My friend loved her sandwich, too. I think hers was the Hudson. The ambience and decor are great. Their weekend brunch sounds fantastic. Can't wait to try it. Thank you Brian! read more

I have been here over 5-6 and never a disappointment. Each time I have tried a different sandwich an each is a new favorite. Bread is the best. Freshly baked and crunchy. Or it is the meat that is grilled correctly with cheesy greatness. Either way this is the bomb! read more

C'mon yelp - let us give 1/2 stars!!!!! I would give this 4.5, but rounded down to stand out from the other reviews.... Hubs heard about this place through a local paper so we tracked it down. we ordered the sinatra with a side of potato salad. Love the uniqueness of this concept, though it seemed a bit pricey. A serving of potato salad (around 1/3 of a cup) was $5. I understand that inflation is a thing, and i understand needing to make a living.... but this seemed a little much. The sandwich, while delicious, was $13, and after two bottles of water, hubs and i spent more than we'd expected. It was good, and certainly worth a try, but i cannot say we'd eat it very often. Mixed thumbs on this one, one up (for taste and experience) one down (for value and price). read more

The FDNY does not disappoint! Loaded Sammy, full of flavor and yes, you will need extra napkins!

I will say it again and again, some of my fave food in town come from food trucks. And Big Apple Bodega is one of them! Completely different from any other food truck in the city, they are bringing NYC famous Chopped Cheese to the mountains and it is DAMN good. It's essentially a burger of sorts, just with chopped up ground beef instead of a patty. A classic chopped cheese also has melted cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, and condiments. Big Apple Bodega calls their classic The Sinatra and it is DELICIOUS whether on a bun or a bigger hero. I also tried the FDNY which has jalapenos, mushrooms and melted pepper jack. EQUALLY good, but with a delicious kick. They have a great menu filled with other variations of the chopped cheese like the Little Italy with marinara, The Fire Island Luau with pineapple and teriyaki flavors. I'm pretty confident in saying that you can't go wrong with whatever you order here. And make sure you get in on their Potato Skins - crispy and just THE BEST. They also have a classic NYC hot dog called the Dirty Water Dog, and I just noticed they serve breakfast now too! If you come across this food truck in one of your Denver galivants, please get yourself a chopped cheese! read more

They offer a unique twist on a burger that is ground up beef vs a patty, but the flavors and prep made it delicious for my whole group. Enjoyed the meal, great service and clean restaurant and very timely read more

Always a fan of this spot! Great sandwiches and I love their dole whip. Specials change pretty often and it is fun to see their creativity. You need to check it out! read more

We used to come here all the time. The last time we picked up some sandwiches they were so small compared to before also covered in condiments and soggy. We also got the mini corn dogs and they were overcooked . Hoping to return and things have improved! read more