I've been wanting to try this place after hearing rave reviews! Came on a weekend to get the tonkatsu sando and the A5 wagyu. After asking about the market price for the wagyu, I decided to get it as a treat. I will admit though, I thought it was a whole wagyu sandwich for $20 (like the other items listed under shokupan). That was silly of me! It was a little hard for me to tell on the menu. Both were yummy. The Wagyu was buttery, soft, and deliciously flavored and cooked. Yummmmm. It's worth a try, although pricey. The tonkatsu was fresh, although I did not enjoy the pickles on them! I think I would have preferred pickled cabbage salad instead. Everyone I interacted with was nice. Several tables were reserved when I walked in, and the space is on the smaller side. Super cool to see this place pop up. read more

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We were excited to try this "homage to Asian cafe culture" but it pains me to write this review because we did not have a great first visit. We ordered the Iced Yuzu Matcha Soda, the Iced Black Sesame Hojicha, the Egg Salad Sando and the new Spicy Pork Sando. 45mins after opening, we were surprised they were already out of two sandwiches - the Chicken Caesar and the French Dip. While in line, they also ran out of the Strawberry Nutella Sando. When it was our turn to order, the guy taking orders turned his back to us and walked away. He then helped the kitchen get orders out, which while understandable, had us waiting another 10mins standing at the register without any acknowledgment. In all, it took about 40mins from line-up to order. Our drinks came pretty quickly after that. Matcha is from Homecoming Matcha and has a nice colour and flavour, and went well with the yuzu soda. The hojicha had ground black sesame which was a little grainy and unpleasant but the flavour was good with oat milk. Both are sourced from Uji and Shizuoka, Japan, respectively. It took another 20+ minutes for sandwiches to come out and right after we got our food, they let everyone know they had sold out for the day. When we got our sandos, it was clear they were scraping to fulfill orders. The Egg Salad itself was good but the bread was very hard, like it had sat out all day. And maybe it had, as when we ordered, the guy mentioned they were running out of bread. The Spicy Pork had almost no pork and while the bread in this one was soft, the slaw was very soggy so it fell apart. You can see the lack of meat, the soggy veg and the soft vs hard bread in the photo I posted. Eloise is clearly very popular and an interesting addition to Tennyson. However. They are so busy now that the quality and service was lacking today. Considering the price and time, it was not worth it. There are several Asian-owned small businesses in Denver I would recommend over this place for now (Tokyo Premium Bakery for sandos, Ti Cafe for Black Sesame Hojicha Lattes and The Sen for Matchas come to mind). These won't be an hour wait and have good customer service, if you're looking for more authentic Asian cafe culture experiences. read more

Eloise - Spicy Pork Sando with very little pork and Egg Sando with dry hard bread (notice the ends don't curve) - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

1. My food was great 2. My drip coffee was hot and served it a cute mug with no handle 3. Service was superb. LIVES UP TO THE HYPE Okay I tried this spot based on other's who'd been and encouraged me to go. I ordered to go and enjoyed a quick cup of java while I waited. The Eloise staff is not only friendly but kind. GO Small Business!! My sandwiches traveled great on my 1 hour commute - so I'd say get extra to go if you come in for lunch. I purchased an egg salad and a turkey cobb. Also tried the dessert sandwich. ‼Honest review - the egg salad was yummy on the special homemade white bread. I'll be honest - not a "foody" so personally I didn't need the additional salty egg in the center. But I'd still give it a 5 I got the turkey for my husband and he said with his mouth full "YUM!" But my real favorite was the dessert sandwich concept. Who knew? Strawberries chocolate and ??? I'm guessing marscipone? Wowza! My true blue thought? #eatdessertfirst (To the owner - you got a great thing going!! Why not invest in some decor? Make your space as pretty as your sandwiches.) read more

Eloise - Drip coffee in a pretty cup. - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Super tasty! Love the tender pork with the crispy tonkatsu crust. The milk bread is also amazing, very soft and fluffy. Some more bonus sauce (on the side, so bread doesn't get soggy) would've really been phenomenal. Overall really enjoyed this sandwich and looking forward to coming back and trying others. read more

Eloise - Pork tonkatsu sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great sandos and soft milk bread. We ordered the pork katsu and egg salad sando. The pork katsu was crispy and paired really well with the cucumber, though the vinaigrette flavor from the cabbage salad didn't sit too well with me personally. The egg salad sando was my favorite!! Super creamy and flavorful, and the soy marinated egg was such a nice touch. Everything tasted fresh and the milk bread was perfectly soft. Would definitely come back to try other sandos! read more

Eloise - Egg salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Had to try out these trendy-looking sandwiches! And I will say they were pretty good! We went on a Saturday, and there was of course a line that took about 20 minutes. Once we got the sandwiches, they were presented with the inside out, which made for a great food photo op! I will say though, my sandwich flavor-wise was a little underwhelming. I got the chicken Caesar, and I wish there was more dressing or it had a stronger flavor. My husband got the pork and I think he was much happier with it. Idk- for the wait, not sure I'd go back really soon, but it's nice to have somewhere with elevated sandwiches on Tennyson! read more

Eloise - Chicken cesar and pork - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

You've heard the hype, and you can trust that it's worth it! Wow. I struggle to write more than those three letters because every aspect of this experience exceeded my expectations. We arrived just 30 minutes after opening and the line had already climbed half the block, but thankfully it dwindled quickly; a sign of some well-dialed SOPs from their staff. The menu at the counter stayed updated with what they had available, which I appreciated as the options vary based on ingredient availability. I am happy to report that regardless of what you end up with, you will be not only properly satiated, but also delighted by the incredible performance between two slices of Japanese milk bread. Know that I don't say this lightly: these were by far my favorite bites so far this year, and know they'll be tough to beat. I will 200% be back to try the rest of the menu. I'm not even an egg salad person, but if I had to choose again, I know that option is top of my list. I will be back this weekend! read more

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Eloise was high on my list to try and when a friend suggested checking out their new pop-up Konbini around the corner, I figured it was a good opportunity to try both. Eloise got busy early, with a line to the door when we went over around 11. It's a small place but there are about 3-4 tables, and we were able to snag one. It took a while to come out, but it made sense since it was so busy. The French dip sandwich was so good, I loved how they toasted the bread on the outside and the broth was yummy, the spicy pork was just OK, I felt the bread should also have been toasted to bring the sandwich together, because with the cabbage slaw, the cold part of the sandwich really overpowers the hot pork. read more

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Three heads are better than one, and Eloise is the three-headed brainchild of Good Bread, Oliver, and Lula's. It's been open about three weeks now and worked through some of the kinks, but there's still a few details to get massaged out. As others note, you should get there prior to 1PM if possible, as there's a high likelihood that they'll sellout after this. Check their Insta page to keep tabs on things. Eloise's interior is a cozy hearth of an assembly line, with five tables squeezed in for dining in. I anticipate they didn't expect a sandwich shop to have so many dine-in guests since this system relies solely on timing and good fortune - once you order, the cashier will give you the option of waiting around for a table to open and come find you. No snagging a table while the rest of your party orders. The menu is compact and focused, the better to showcase their products and keep people moving. They do switch up their menu with a mix of vegetarian and meat shokupan (sandwiches) options, as well as a dessert option that was inexplicably marked up to $20 (from an original $10??). The other thing that raised my eyebrows were the caviar options on comfort food like hot dogs and eggs - a cheeky hi-lo option for those looking to elevate their lunch. We started off with a drink that we were (fortunately) able to wait with outside given unseasonably warm January weather. I liked my black sesame hojicha latte, but the vanilla matcha latte was pretty thin with very little vanilla flavor. Of the Chicken Katsu and BLT (pork belly) sandos, the BLT was the favorite by a long shot with its combination of crispy chicharrones and iceberg lettuce. The chicken was decidedly average, with a tart tonkatsu sauce that could have used more umami to punch through. The bread is soft and puffy in that enjoyable brioche way, and the perfect vessel to shovel more of the fresh ingredients to your mouth. read more

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Eloise has been on my since they opened, and after finally making my way there a couple weekends ago, I'm very glad I did. They specialize in brioche and shokupan sandwiches, which basically means everything is soft, rich, and unapologetically comforting. Exactly what I want in a sandwich and honestly what I'm aiming for in life too. The menu changes, which makes it exciting and also slightly dangerous because now I have an excuse to keep going back. Everything felt thoughtful and well executed, and the bread is really the star here. It's pillowy, buttery, and makes every bite better. If you're into sandwiches that lean into comfort without feeling lazy or boring, Eloise is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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This is the perfect spot for a sandwich shop in Tennyson. We tried the chicken katsu and egg salad sandwiches. The presentation on them, even being to go is incredible. I have never eaten an egg salad sandwich before and this being the first set the bar high. Great flavors, the bread is so soft, and they are a good size for the price. We'll be back to try the rest of the menu. The inside is cute and small. There may be a line out the door depending on day and time but we went on a Friday afternoon and there was no line and our to go came out super quick. read more

Eloise - Egg Salad and Chicken Katsu - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Egg sando such a banger. So glad they got a brick and mortar spot. Can get busy at opening and they would sell out in their first weekends but I think this has improved read more

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Was in line at 10:50. Quick service and a cute little spot. Friendly cashier. Strawberry was great but it has Nutella how can it not be! Spicy pork wasn't spicy and mostly fat with hardly anything else. Egg salad was fine but nothing to write home about. read more

Eloise - Strawberry deer sandwich, egg sandwich and spicy pork - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This new spot on Tennyson Street is worth the wait for their grand opening. Their sesame hojitcha latte and chicken katsu shokupan sandwich were simply incredible. Unfortunately, they were out of porchetta when I arrived, so they improvised with chicken katsu. Get there early, as the line starts right when they open and the seating is limited. Iced Sesame Hojitcha Latte Chicken Katsu Shokupan read more

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Cute little shop with a modern design. It's very small inside with a handful of tables and mostly counter service, unless you can get a table. The line was quite long on the Saturday afternoon when we visited. We got the egg salad sando, spicy pork sando and the strawberry sando. Generous portions for the price. The egg salad was well seasoned and the "jammy egg" was overcooked when I think of a jammy egg. The spicy pork had a lot of meat and extremely tender and moist, which makes me think it was cooked sous vide. The staff did warn that the spice comes from Sichuan peppercorns, because some other customer thought they were having a medical event when they were hit with the tingling numbing spiciness of the hydroxy-alpha sanshool in the Sichuan peppercorn. It barely registered any heat for me and thought the pork could have used more seasoning. Didn't try the strawberry, but the kiddos enjoyed it thoroughly. In the end, it's a decent sandwich and thought it was decent value. The Japanese Milk Bread or shokupan that the sandwiches are made on was OK. Not having bought a loaf, my experience with the bread from those two sandwiches are that other bakeries in town have more moist and tender shokupan than at Eloise. Worth stopping by if there isn't a line read more

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Eloise is everything we hoped for and more -- I already am a regular at Oliver's Good Bread, where he'd held some Eloise pop-ups. We were excited when we heard it was moving into a brick-and-mortar, especially in the cute neighborhood of Tennyson. Seating is somewhat limited inside, but it's very cute and great for meeting with a friend or two over shokupan sandos and matcha. The menu isn't large, but it's perfectly curated with an assortment of sandos that should satisfy diverse preferences. There are two vegetarian options (not counting the dessert sando), a pastrami, as well as a chicken katsu sando. We tried the egg salad, cucumber, chicken katsu and dessert sando. First of all, the BREAD is a standout, as was intended. It's got that fluffy milk bread texture but also holds up in a sandwich. The egg salad perfect, with the soft-boiled egg in the middle. The cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, though seemingly simple was a great combo of textures and filling. The chicken katsu had a perfect crunch and also was not overly saucy. Lastly, we all loved the dessert sando as well (strawberry nutella). Each strawberry was perfectly ripe and the crunch from the chocolate coating was unique but complimented the sandwich so well. All of this goes quite well with either the vanilla matcha or sesame hojicha latte. Service was very quick and the line moved quickly. If you're in Tennyson, definitely check this place out! read more

Eloise - Menú - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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A place to stop by in Tennyson! The chicken caesar shokupan was my favorite with the perfect ratio of ingredients, delicious flavor and crunch there. Service was very friendly and food was made fast. There are a small handful of tables, busy on a Friday afternoon! read more

Eloise - Kohlrabi chicken caesar shokupan - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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New spot on Tennyson St, quite a bit of a line on a Saturday morning, so come early or be prepared to wait. There is a small menu which is nice, they focus on quality of product vs variety. These are supposed to similar to the Japanese style sandwiches, which for the most part they are pretty tasty. This place is owned by the same people who do Good Bread in Denver, so high expectations are set from the start about the bakery goods. I ordered the fried chicken sando - which was amazing - very well flavored but somewhat expensive for a sandwich ($17). I'd probably skip the drinks, as the wait for that can be quite atrocious on weekends, as there is only one guy making them - manually, slowly.... etc read more

We Wanted to see what all the hype was was We left clueless Extremely Tiny restaurant with only a handful of tables so we had to eat it outside the restaurant They made us wait outside in the 30 degree weather (took about 20 min) to wait for our sandwich They brought it outside and didn't give any napkins We went back in to ask for napkins and they asked if we were paying customers We got a BLT sandwich ($14). It tasted like a grocery store sandwich. Not worth it read more

Food is great. Guys that work there are really nice too. It's hard to find people that believe in good customer service and act like they're happy that you're there. These guys definitely make you feel welcome. Highly recommend! read more

Eloise - Sandwiches Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great little sandwich spot right on Tennyson. Small menu but big on flavors. Don't forget to add a coffee/matcha drink and a side of pickles. Service was quick and attentive. read more

This is maybe the best sandwhich I've had all year!!! Will definitely be coming back to try more!!!

The wedge salad and french dip we split were good. However, the lack of pickled onions (maybe five slices) in the wedge salad and the extreme fattiness of the french dip left much room for improvement. read more

Confused because the day i went was well within the hours advertised and it was closed, no sign or anything! Confused what the actual hours are. We went around 12pm on a Saturday! read more

Service was quick and fast, coming at around noon on a Friday! They answered my questions about what items were, what they'd recommend, etc. drinks aren't too flavorful (got the matcha and sesame latte), and I'm not one who likes sweet or strongly flavored things. The bread for the sandwiches were soft but not super fluffy- was expecting more of a sando consistency. The egg part was not as sweet to my liking but could just be personal preference! Did appreciate the nice boiled egg inside though. Also got the BLT - lots of potential for the flavors to come together but it just wasn't hitting the spot for me. A better restaurant added to the Tennyson food scene but definitely overhyped read more

The food was fine, but it is all too pricey of a sandwich with a limited menu for the time you're forced to wait in line and for your food. These sandwiches are worth $10 best otherwise you should make a good sandwich yourself. read more