They have beer. They have weird food concoctions. They have loud music. They have a sorta dive bar feel. So really, they do have it all. Stop by if you want to have a screaming party or need to inhale a bunch of cheap beer in a short time period. Belly up if you have excellent eyesight or happen to eat a lot of carrots. Drop in if you want some inspiration for your next neck tat. Roll through if you want a strangely decent cocktail. Print out your Google Calendar and then pencil in a time to squeeze through the people standing in any sort of walking area inside. Whip out your ear trumpet to hone in on the entire Britney Spears discography that might be blaring on the speakers. Know this: you aren't cool enough to go to Sputnik. I'm not. You're not. Everyone inside is not. No one can live up to what Sputnik herself must expect to be the part of the clientele. Get a few Olympia's there and you'll see. You'll see. read more

Great place to kick with friends, enjoy some great food, and good old-school 50's style atmosphere. They have a full bar, tea and coffee, as well as a great menu selection of gourmet well thought out foods, and super good corn dogs. There are a ton of hipsters at this place, but S. Broadway is basically a tattooed, bearded, skinny pants and black rimmed glasses wearing zone of doom, so it is inevitable that you will see them clustering around like busy bees to flowers. My only complaint is the last time I went here, the service was a little weird. We had a really nice server, who was overly concerned with how we were doing, and asked about 50(exaggerated) times, if we needed anything else. When one of us finally broke down and asked for a coke, so he'd have something to do, we all went into this weird conversation about coke...And then apparently he forgot shortly thereafter we'd even ordered a coke, and forgot to bring it to us. So, otherwise, I've had nothing but great service there. read more

It's great to discover a new bar on this stretch of Broadway that is littered with great spots. I have been all around Sputnik but never inside it. Last night I remedied that. I met a couple of friends here last night for drinks and a bite about 6pm. There were a couple of regulars at the bar and a couple of booths occupied. We grabbed a booth and the bartender was there with waters immediately. Her service was awesome. She kept checking on us, making sure we had another ordered and up before we finished the last one. We ordered dinner, and on her recommendation I went with the pork Vietnamese sandwich. The pork was actually a decent amount of a sausage patty that was very tasty, accompanied by great sweet potato fries and the habenaro jam. The latter went great with my sandwich. The place is very spacious, punk rock music fills the air, and the seats are comfortable. What's also a very nice touch is that unlike most bars where the nondrinker has an option of soda or 12 hour old 7-Eleven coffee, you can order a nice cup of coffee or a latte if that's your poison. This isn't a dive bar, just a good neighborhood spot. We had a really good time here, my guess is the weekend pulls in a much bigger crowd than a Wednesday night. I will definitely be back. read more

I used to like this place. I've been several times, and while the waitstaff could be a little friendlier and the service could be better, I liked their interesting and tasty vegan and vegetarian menu selections. I won't be going back after my last experience. I went in this weekend and I ordered the jackfruit tacos. I didn't order any alcohol. I ordered my meal at the same time as the other people at my table, however they brought everyone else's dishes out but mine. Mine came out about 15 minutes later than everyone else's food. This was annoying, but not the end of the world. I ate my food and about 2-3 hours later I became violently ill and it lasted all night. This morning, I looked up the health department violations for Sputnik (and there were several). After experiencing food poisoning, you don't really want to go through it again. I think I'll be avoiding this place after this experience. Luckily there are plenty of other veggie restaurants in town. read more

Very very VERY hipster. Let's get that out of the way. Came in on a drunken bar crawl with some folks as we made our way up Broadway. We somehow got a booth late evening, and settled in. Drinks were pretty solid; I had THE THOR, with jalapeño tequila. Other folks were less-impressed with their cocktails and switched to beer. Food was so-so. Pickle chips were soggy and not well-cooked. Corndog bite I had was good though. I did like their fries okay: crispy, thin, and with nice sauces. Service was alright, if a little slow. Weekend nights will do that though. In the end, this place just isn't my scene. 8 tracks, oiled beards, horn-rimmed glass frames without lenses... it all just isn't for me. I like the dive bars nearby more. read more

My goal this week is to go to sputnik. Why sputnik? They have a photo booth that will shoot out color prints of whatever you and your person of choice choose to do behind the "it's not soundproof" curtain. I doubt my tongue will outmatch that of Jess H or Rhondita's ;) read more

Dude I forgot my mustache and black framed glasses. I only go here because my friend likes one of the bartenders and I have to admit he is worth coming to visit. The atmosphere is cool, sometimes they have a DJ. The place is always packed and the service and food are alright. I really don't like anything on the menu. The last time I ordered the Mac & Cheese it just didn't mix well with the vodka I'd been drinking. I like the art displays and it is usually pretty mellow. A great place to meet up with friends as long as someone snags a booth in advance. read more

Why God, why did they have to change the Brussels Sprouts? They went from fried baby cabbages of love and hope and peace. A dish that could unite the masses. A dish that would bring a strong person to their knees. To seared Brussels sprouts with red grapes, that came to me practically raw, a teeny tiny portion for $7. How disappointing! I continue to love this joint, good service and a fun atmosphere. This is the classic "If it isn't broke, don't fix it." You had it right before, please go back. Consider this my plea. read more

Oh, my. I keep trying to go in for dinner -- thrice and thrice I've been dissapointed. Then, one day, desperate for a quick and cheap meal of Arepas, I tried to call in a to go order. No one answered. Three tries and 10 mins later, I realized I am in an abusive relationship with Sputnik. I kept thinking my poor service experience wouldn't be so badly repeated, but it's about the most consistent thing about the place. The "service" consists of a barren bar for 10 minutes at a time and table service by bartenders too irked at your teetotaler status to care about your food. Ugh. So sad. After getting food, I wanted to order a beer and chill for a bit, but no one came to see about that. Then, ALL the bartenders/waiters disappeared for long enough that one couple came, sat down, lingered, and then left before they came back. I almost went with them, but my conscience made me stay and pay for my food. Oh, god, and the food! Turns out my first good experience was a TOTAL fluke. 1st time back for Arepas, the avocado was full on brown and the pork burnt, then the dish went off the menu altogether. From the new menu, I ordered a falafel that was oddly sweet and came wrapped in a tortilla (wtf? A tortilla?) and worst of all was the tahini. At first I thought my sandwich had none, so I asked for a side of it. It was dull green, tasted like peanut butter, and had brown flecks floating around in it. That's when I realized that there was some of that stuff on my sandwich, I just would never call it tahini sauce. I've made tahini at home, and this was missing all the tangy and garlicky flavor one usually adds to the plain paste. After this, I have vowed never to return, especially once my favorite dish was nixed. Let Europa Coffee House be this battered eater's shelter. read more

Got a pickup order for the Banh Mi and the Falafel for lunch one day for the wife and myself. We went half & half and I thoroughly enjoyed both sandwiches and the sweet potato fries. While waiting I had a beer and the service was solid and I enjoyed the unique decor. Definitely stopping in for drinks after dark some time. read more

Sputnik will always have a special place in my heart. It's overrun with hipsters and smells like stale beer, and I mean that in the most endearing way possible. And when I say overrun with hipsters, I mean HIP-sters. None of this half hippie, half librarian from the 70's nonsense, they are hipsters through and through. All the boys are required to grow beards, skinny jeans, and non-prescription coke bottle glasses. All the girls must sit at the noisy bar reading books, hoping to appear aloof. You will never make a friend here. Well, at least I will never make a friend here. It's not that I haven't tried, I've sat at the bar many an evening, and have attempted to strike up a conversation with whoever is sitting next to me. SHOT DOWN. Every time. I've been going to Sputnik for years, and have yet to learn the name of any of the bartenders or waitresses. I attempt to ask sometimes, when it's a slow afternoon, and the bartenders look bored, "Hey, what's your name, you've served me a million times, but I've never actually met you!" but all I get is the hipster freeze out. I'm convinced there's some sort of secret hipster points system for acts of aloofness. Ignoring someone who's talking directly at you, that's like, 56.7 points! The waitresses are only slightly better, but you should expect to wait a while for your drinks and your food. All this bitching aside, Sputnik is still one of my favorite hang-outs. The consequence of all the hipsters is amazing music playing ALL THE TIME, day or night. On the weekends they sometimes bring in guest DJs, and then the music is exceptional, really. Also, the food is fantastic. And super cheap! It's not gourmet or anything, and you probably don't ever want to see the inside of the kitchen, but DAMN, they make a mean mac n' cheese. Also great: Vegetarian Arepas with queso blanco and guava jam, hearts of palm salad, and killer sweet potato fries. Ask about their crazy sauces. PLUS! They have two, count em' TWO happy hours daily: one during the regular happy hour time, one late night. It's the perfect place to satisfy your late-night munchies! It definitely gets crowded on weekend nights, especially if there's a show next door at the Hi-Dive, so I always suggest going for happy hour or brunch. Just remember, you're there for the food and the tunes, not to lock eyes with your soul mate from across the room. Finally, I leave you with this: Q: How many hipsters does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: It's a really obscure number, you've probably never heard of it. read more

I think every time I go to Sputnik, its awesome-ness factor goes up a notch! LOVE.THIS.PLACE. From the people who hang out there to the music they play and ending with the photo booth! Speaking of the photo booth, did you know it is the only working film photo booth in Denver! Ok now to break it down for you- The food, SO good. Especially considering that it is bar food. Sweet potato fries are to die for. Their vegan and gluten free options are so tasty. Personally, the vegan tacos are my favorite. Lets just say that the food is so good it trumps the bitchy waitress, bringing it to you. (can i say that?) seriously though, the girls that work there aren't nice by any means. Love the atmosphere. They always have interesting artwork displayed from local artists. I'm not really sure about the cleanliness because it is always dark in there... minor detail though. the people there are always fun to be around and in my opinion are a unique crowd. The music is awesome (in a sing-songy voice). Last time I was there I think Wham was on as I walked through the door and then went on to MC Hammer. For those who don't know... Monday night = BINGO Night! Yes, BINGO! I recently found this out as I went there for my birthday, on a Monday night. It was AWESOME. Everyone who was with me actually won- 2 of them won $20 at table 6 and then I think someone else won concert tickets(?)... I can't remember what else... Sadly, I didn't win, but I walked out looking like Raggedy Ann (I dobed my cheeks- not quite sure why) With all of that being said, if you like good food, fun and photobooths, you're cool; therefore, you belong at Sputnik. read more

Worst service, intolerable and rude wait stuff and a repugnant air of superiority If you don't have skinny jeans and a handlebar mustache, do not come here. read more

Sputnik has everything I could ask for in a bar! Sweet potato fries! Dollar Miller Lite and Bingo on Mondays! Bottomless mimosas! Photo booth! Fantastic brunch! As many vegetarian options as City 'O City! Great bartenders! Walking distance (ish) to my house! Great local shows next door! Reasonably priced drinks! Yes, I am aware that I have punctuated each of these with an exclamation point, however, I felt it necessary in order to express my love for such a wonderful place! Wow, I guess I just can't stop with the overly-excited punctuation. FYI- On Mondays when they have $1 Miller Lites, they only charge you $0.97 on the bill so that every beer comes out to exactly $1! So rad! read more

4 words for you to remember when going there for Brunch. Stack of Vegan Power. HOLY YUMMY! Of course we did order it with an egg and some bacon as we are not vegans but I was BLOWN away. That's the best vegan brunch item I've had- even before I doused it in un-vegan items;) It's also a wonderful place to spot my favorite local celebs. I saw my favorite tattoo artist ever and almost asked her for her autograph.. Don't worry.. i didn't do it... this time. read more

Sputnik shares its bar-side wall with the Hi-Dive, a great little venue that features regular shows. In either place, you'll notice staff flitting through the door marked "NOT AN EXIT" that connects the two spiritually and through their merchandise. The biggest perk to this is that if you're at the Hi-Dive, you can get great music on the stage and great food shuttled in from next door. Among my friends, Sputnik's sweet potato fries have a reputation for deliciousness. They're served with two sauces, a sweet and spicy sauce and what seems like a mayonnaise-based sauce with a tang to it. Both are delicious, and with a small being large enough to split among several people (assuming you're not trying to make it a full meal), it's one of the most delicious options there. The rest of the menu is combination of international bar food. From standard sliders to mac and cheese to Indian pav (which are fantastic, by the way), the menu packs surprising variety for a whole in the wall bar. At night, the atmosphere in Sputnik itself isn't the greatest, especially when it's crowded. The bar is darker than black hole and the music is often too loud to talk with people just across the table without yelling. Unfortunately, the booths are big enough to seat 5-6, so showing up with just two people can feel like taking up too much space. Though I've only ever been in when out for shows at the Hi-Dive (meaning traffic is probably higher than normal), I often find Sputnik is understaffed and takes a little while to catch up to new customers. Still, the food is good and the staff tries hard, which makes Sputnik worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

Came here to try out the vegan options on a Saturday. We were super bummed to find out that the happy hour on food items does not extend into the weekend. Me and my husband ordered: -Sweet potato fries with roasted jalapeño and roasted garlic sauce $5 -South Broadway Philly with seitan $10 -Zucchini corn dog $3 -Moscow Mule (not on their menu, special request) $5 The sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. The garlic sauce was incredible, but the jalapeño sauce we really bland with no spice at all. The Philly sandwiches were a good portion and delicious but completely oil soaked. The zucchini corn dog was also wayyy too greasy. Finally, the moscow mule was a complete joke. I understand it wasn't on their menu, but they should not have agreed to make it if they didn't understand how to make one. The mule tasted like a mix between a margarita and a flat lime soda. The vibe of the restaurant is pretty dive-y, so I wasn't expecting gourmet food. Regardless, I was still pretty disappointed and the oil-soaked food was too much. I will not be returning. read more

I'll start with a blank plate slate. 5 stars for having a Russian name. 0 stars for having nothing noticeably Russian about them ('cept the kitchen name). 3 stars for having an ok menu. 4 stars for the delicious breakfast burrito I ordered. 0 stars for how my stomach now feels. 5 stars for being cheap. 1 star for being too cool. Haven't slept in 3 days and just want a dark little place to wallow in the wake of your wasted tsunami? I say go for it. Just human and hungry? I say nyet. *Bonus! The have a photo booth to capture you at your Dr. Gonzoian best. read more

After 5 years I fell out of love with you today. The waitress stared at my empty glass and mug just after I did at least 20 times in 30 minutes till I had to finally ask for a refills when she asked if we were ready for our check. . Like I said I ate here for at least 3 versions of the menu, declining service, and I have unhappily conditioned myself for said worse customer service expected on South Broadway since it's gentrification, but today was so sub par it could have even been considered unfriendly. At least OutKast was playing during my last meal at Sputnik. read more

Yes, Sputnik is a fantastic brunch spot. It's hard to argue with $5 bottomless mimosas! In fact, I will never turn down that offer...no matter how hungover I am. Yes, the bartenders are pretty fantastic. Always kept my glass full, were very apologetic when they messed up my order.... fixed it right away, and even took it off our bill! That, in and of itself, is why I will definitely return here. So, my beef with this place is the food. No, it's not horrible.... and is completely affordable. However, I just didn't think it was that great. Maybe it was the dishes that we ordered: Bryan had the Egg-in-the-Hole, and I had a bowl full of fries, topped with gravy, eggs, cheese, and a bunch of other stuff (cant remember the name). Both dishes were just...eh, okay. I could have made a better breakfast at home. Even though our food wasn't too good, I will totally go back to Sputnik. Their regular menu has a ton of items that sound pretty amazing, that I'm excited to try... and where else can I get those never-ending $5 mimosas? read more

So my little quick tip I left the other night pretty much sums up this place: Fries, Corndogs, Hipsters....yes. The food is amazing and the place is funky. Hipsters annoy the shit out of me most of the time but I can tolerate their presence because this place is so cool. Sweet potato fries, JUST DO IT. And get the jabanero jelly sauce as the side...mmmm!! Cuban sandwich although greasy is also very delicious. BUT..THEY HAVE CORNDOGS, and they are only $3....they serve food til close so I know where I'm going next time I'm on S Broadway and get the mad munchies. read more

Definitely have to be in the mood for hipsters. Beer is OK (a bit warm). Food should probably only be ordered if you've got the munchies, and then I bet it's super good. But, they've got art and the photo booth. The bartenders were pleasant. And they have booths! For sitting in and drinking! It's something different. read more

This was the second stop on our Mac and Cheese tour. The place is small but has big booths plus stools at the bar. I didn't feel crowded at all. When the Mac arrived I was very excited to see that parts were crispy. I'm not sure if it was the top or bottom, didn't matter I like crispy bits. The first thing you notice when you eat their Mac is the nutmeg!! The sauce was a traditional bechamel, which would have been good with a bit less nutmeg. All I could taste was nutmeg! As Hans pointed out it probably wasn't even fresh nutmeg. All my spice qualms aside, I did enjoy stopping here. The mac was only $3, not a bad investment. I really wanted to try the Arepes but I wanted to leave room for the last stop on the Mac Train. The prices are reasonable and the food was alright. The downside is that it is still a bar, not a restaurant. The bathroom lock was hard to lock; I don't like to pee in fight or flight mode. The bathroom walls were black, always a sign of a place that values sanitation over convenience. The kitchen was also a bit scary, but since I had just eaten their food I did not dwell on that sight. I'm sure that if I was out for drinks and was hungry I would love to stop in to Sputnik and try some of their other apps and entrees. read more

If I had to only eat at Sputnik for the rest of my life, I'd be happy. Everything is tasty and there's a nice variety on the menu of light and hearty, sweet and salty- something for all my food-moods. Love hanging out at night, but also love the quiet afternoons, plugging in the laptop, getting a cocktail or a chai and just chilling out for a while. Lovely. read more

Pretty fun and chill atmosphere, filled with a hipster crowd. I really dig their cocktails and some of their food items are pretty good. Their sweet potato fries and mac n cheese are a good way to go, other items are really hit or miss. The atmosphere is pretty unique, especially with the 80's retro feel and decorations. I have fun there when it's not too crowded, but unfortunately it gets packed and obnoxious on most nights I want to go out. I think Sputnik is one of those places you either really like or really hate once you walk in. Give it a try if you are looking for something new and see if it's for you. read more

On my 2nd visit to Sputnik tonight I walked in ready to order their mac & cheese and I'm telling you it's really good! It's a big bowl for only $3 and it's worth so much more. It is so flavorful and the fresh chives on top really add to the overall flavor. My friend did not believe me that it would be so good and it was. Who woulda thunk it? read more

I am not a hipster, but I guess I can hang with them. Sputnik was suggested when myself and some friends were hungry for good food and cheap beer. I was skeptical of the good food part, but beer has been dinner oh so many times before, I knew I could leave with some satisfaction. But to my great surprise, I loved the food too. I had the jerk chicken, and hell yeah, I'll have it again. I also had some of the sweet potato fries with dippin sauce. Also really good. i don't know, hipster or not, I'll be back. read more

Wait... what? Vegan Ramen at brunch? And mimosas for $5 and you'll give me a refillable carafe? Have I stumbled into a heaven of debauchery and dead baby cakes? No, I strolled into Sputnik for brunch on Saturday. I had the Ramen, prepared vegan and my husband had a tempeh sandwich. We were both in multitudes of heaven. The service was great. I had brought a cake for a friend (yes, it was a dead baby cake, and it was amazing) and our attentive server brought us a knife, several plates, and forks to pass it out. And when we had cut the cake and nobody wanted to take it home, they kept it and complimented it nicely, giving it to other customers for free. He got a nice tip from me. The food was good. It was definitely very reasonable. Two friends and I ate for 31.75. We each had an entree and two of us drank mimosas. Sometimes the wait to get into Sputnik is long, and the restaurant is full of hipsters. If you can get in at the right time, however, it's completely worth it. read more

The staff is so hip they were into not being helpful long before anyone else was. Really cool people. It's pretty lame how debonair they are about their job. Oh if only good customer service was ironic...sigh. The bar scene isn't too bad at night, though the service is just as bad. Drinks are pretty good and their prices are reasonable. They do a great bloody mary. But their most redeeming, unique and singular menu item was their arepas, a special they would change up and feature on the board frequently. Too bad they got rid of their arepas and most of the really creative items in favor of your average, vegan-infused bar fare. Not impressive. Though I was instructed that there were great items on the seemingly bland menu, the blank, indifferent stare from the bartender really didn't sell me. And what I did have was overpriced, over-sauced and under-thought. Used to be a great brunch spot with a so-so bar, but now, save your money and just go somewhere else. read more

If you can stomach all the scooter riding, castro cap wearing scenesters of Denver this joint is pretty damn cool. Cheap drinks, decent DJ's, and a photo booth that every hipster poser has taken pics in and posted on their Myspace page. Pretentious and kitschy, take your friends there if you want to come off as a cool jerk. Mimosas in the morning are always a plus. read more

I am not sure if they were not hugged enough as children or their Mama stopped breast feeding too soon but the employees were terrible. I am only giving one star because there is not an option to give zero! I have never had worse service or felt like such a bother to a place that I was paying. If you want to be treated like trash and wait way to long for your food this is the place for you. It is too bad because the food options are imaginative, the decor is cool but the people suck! No thank you Super COOL Hipster staff! I am going to take my skinny jeans and thick glasses and go to a place that is fun. Please let me know if you need a hug. . .it might help. read more

Incoming transmission... ...Hello Earth. It is Sputnik. No, not the Russian satellite that made Americans paranoid for six months in the 50s, but Sputnik, the bar on South Broadway in that Earth city you call "Denver." I just wanted to let all you earth hipsters know that I am the hipsteriest bar in Denver. I have good cheap drinks (including PBR), delicious food including all those delicious vegetarian foodstuffs all you hipsters crave and even occasional live DJs playing up some old-school tunes for ironic appreciation/dancing. My bathrooms even contain the requisite amount of gross substances and non-functionality required for a proper hipster bar. Best of all, I am even named after an obscure Russian satellite that most people probably don't remember. So come and hang out with me and remember in Sputnik, the hip stirs on you. Sputnik out. --End of Transmission-- read more

When I first walked into Sputnik with my Aunt, my Wife and our infant son, I eyed the diningroom filled with tattoo clad, spiky haired hipsters, and thought that we might be a bit too old for this place. We overcame our initial doubts, and were rewarded with friendly service and a fantastic brunch. We chose Sputnik for my aunt, who is vegan, and their menu offers several vagan choices while also catering to my carnivorous tendencies. Everything was very good, and I even enjoyed the tofu scramble that my aunt ordered. Be warned though, they crank the music up pretty loud. Great brunch spot, and I plan on returning. read more

Love this place and their food. However, service is not the best. I came here with a friend around 6pm on a Friday evening before the Friday night rush came. I had the Mushroom Po-boy and my friend had the Jamaican Jerk Wrap. We both LOVED our food. Mine was absolutely delicious and my friend loved hers as well. We each got different sauces to go with the fries and they were really good as well. Our food took about 15 minutes or so to come out. It took a few minutes for us to be greeted and our server only came to take our orders and drop the check. We had to flag her down for drink refills. They weren't particular busy but the servers attitude made it seem like she was doing us a huge favor by refilling our drinks - not cool. So yeah, hipster vibe, vegan and omnivore friendly. So go here for some great and unique food, just expect a little sass on the side =) read more

I'm so bummed. You guys had THE BEST vegan (or non-vegan) mac n cheese in the world 8 months ago (I haven't been since then), and I got it last night, it was horrible! Like mashed potatoes on macaroni. GO BACK TO THE OLD RECIPE, DO THE WORLD A FAVOR! I'm not even a damn vegan and it was my favorite, doesn't that tell you something?! read more

I'm not a vegan, but their vegan options are actually pretty spectacular, and well worth the moolah. That is to say, not many places offer a full meal under seven bucks that won't make you feel like crap afterwards. The atmosphere is cool--good music, etc--but it seems like the clientele consists mainly of the tragically-hip-cardigan-chic. read more

crowded. hipster. cheap. fun. all words to describe the cutest little bar on broadway. my friends and I frequent this bar because the beer is cheap, the atmosphere is fun and the people are interesting!! ps. after drinking the night away for only $2 a beer, the fries make a delicious greasy filler-upper :) also...sputnik offers a yummy breakfast ( available in vegan, vegetarian or full of meat, like i like it!) in addition to cheeeaaappp pitchers of mimosas :) a perfect way to start the day :) read more

Totally great dive bar. I was apprehensive about using the restroom since so many people wrote about the UNcleanliness of it, but lucky for me, it was absolutely fine. Nothing gross about it at all.. I ordered the tempeh sandwich with sweet potato fries and wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Man was it good!! If I was sober enough, I would have ordered another basket. The sandwich was very tasty as well. Kinda hard with tempeh so I was quite impressed. It had yummy pickled veggies and spicy mustard on crunchy savory toast...Mmmm On top of that, they had a better-than-expected scotch and whiskey in stock. Overall, I see myself becoming a regular.. read more

I love Sputnik. Sure its a giant competition of who is the biggest hipster sometimes. It can seem pretentious from the outside of that click. But the people really are good people. Sputnik is a great bar with great specials. They have a rotating supply of infused Vodka. One of my favorite vodka is the cucumber. If you have not tried it, do so. There is something about it that is southing and smooth. On the weekend they have bottomless Mimosas on Sunday brunch. For me, one of the main reasons I come to Sputnik is actually the food. Sputnik is a rare gem. They have a wide variety of eclectic food. I have tried most all things on the menu. Have not found one thing I don't like. You can go for totally normal like mac and cheese and a corndog to adventurous things like arepes or sweet potato fries. I am sure there are many things on the menu that people do not know. Arepes are a central American item. It is flat corn pancake covered with cabbage, lettuce, sweet jelly, roasted pork or chaote squash. This is one of the most dynamic flavor combinations. Its healthy and unique. I only wish there were more on the plate. I have had the heart of palm salad and the cold Jimca salad there. I have to say this is one of the best deals there. The price is real cheap and you will get a mountain of salad. They use good greens too. The sandwiches there all great and I personally pay the extra amount for the sweet potato fries. They really do have good sweet potato fries. One of the other unique things is this place has a bevy of unique dipping sauces. Unique things like Banana Ketchup (which tastes like sweet banana curry), wasabi mayo, sweet habenero jam, and a salty fish sauce based dip aptly titled cambodian dipping sauce. The pulled pork sandwich is really good. I really like the BBQ sauce they use. The Jerk Chicken is just like jerk chicken should taste. But it is a little mild. Needs more hotness. The Vietnamese sandwich is like a noodle bowl in a baguette. The poorboy is really good too. I tend to get that one a lot. really I could go on and on about this place. Just go there and see for yourself. This is a foodies sampling delight. The prices are real good too and there is always good music kickin. read more

Hipster, shmipster. I don't care what cool kid vibe everyone else is rocking, because I am here for the food and the coffee. Sputnik is a little hidden foodie gem in the heart of the South Broadway club fun culture district. Not long after first coming to Denver I wound up inside Sputnik seeking shelter from a sudden winter storm. I ordered the Cuban sandwich and some coffee and with moments of biting into the sandwich and slurping up the coffee I was drooling internally like the first delicious kisses you share with a beautiful woman. The people behind Sputnik allegedly have some ties back to wonderful Wisconsin, which helps to explain why anything they serve with cheese comes out with yummy melted perfection. I recently went back to Sputnik after spending an afternoon perusing the awesome used book-stores up and down South Broadway. I plunged into some super tasty sweet potato fries and the fish sandwich. I ordered up a Professional, both on a bet and because that is how I roll. I was quite happy to find that everything I ordered was as delicious and comforting as anything I had had in the past. It had probably been a little over two months since I last stopped into Sputnik for anything more than a shot and a beer. As far as the food goes, Sputnik is a keeper. read more