Omg. This was yesterday over on east Colfax. I was originally going to try Park Hill Hub but the wait was too long so I wandered across the street to this gorgeous spacious eatery! It really gave me RVA (Richmond, VA circa early 2000s) nostalgia vibes like for places I worked in around Broadway during college! Wow. Love everything about this place. I'd been going to a lot of coffee shops lately where the style is all like new stuff and new style (which I LOVE) but the style of Tessa Delicatessen was so unexpectedly refreshing. I didn't realize that this part of Colfax was Park Hill! I saw a lot of other interesting places nearby. Can't wait to go back and wander! Not sure if it was the owner that greeted me at the register but she was very friendly and warm. I love the self serve coffee and water and you get to pick a unique mug to drink from. Really strong neighborhood vibe and I think she said it had been open since 2017. So cool! I'm obsessed with the spaciousness and space! My breakfast sandwich did explode all over my hand - so be careful! The egg is soft inside! I got coffee, cheesy hash and the breakfast sandwich. $25 for everything including tip. I think that's a great deal for a lovely morning vibe and breakfast in 2026! read more

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Tessa Delicatessen was our first stop of the year, and if inviting prosperity involves eating well, we absolutely did it right. We started with their traditional black eyed pea soup because good luck traditions matter. Shortly after, I "found" three dollars in my coat pocket. Was it already my change from the store? Yes. Did I still credit the soup? Also yes. From there, we leaned fully into deli mode. The cheeseburger was solid and satisfying, the Reuben hit all the right notes, and the macaroni salad was exactly what you want it to be. No frills, just done right. Dessert sealed the deal. The cheesecake was rich without being heavy, and the carrot cake was genuinely excellent. Tessa feels like one of those neighborhood spots you can come back to again and again. Comforting, straightforward, and very good at what they do. Fortune and prosperity aside, this place is worth a visit on its own. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The wagyu bacon burger is banging!! It is accompanied with perfectly fried shoe string fries that ARE not overdone like most restaurants serve. Best tasting burger. read more

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Meh. Of all the places we've tried this trip, this was the least impressive. Over priced and lackluster. Service was whatever. Brought out burnt French toast, umm sorry it's raw inside, barely cooked on one side & black on the other - how embarrassing. When I brought it up they just looked at it and me.... listen if it SMELLS burnt ? HARD PASS. Overall just an unfortunate way to wrap up an otherwise amazing vaca.... read more

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Went in for lunch with my mom and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Caprese on ciabatta, even though I'm usually not a ciabatta fan, but this was honestly the best ciabatta I've ever had. Soft, rustic, not dense at all. The sandwich was delicious overall, though the tomatoes were a little mushy. My mom had the tuna salad on sourdough and liked it. The space is roomy with plenty of seating, and they were playing The Grinch, which made it feel festive. I'd say the food was a bit overpriced and the water station could use a serious glow up, but otherwise everything was solid. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Caprese sandwich - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

It's a 6/5 next question. Come here for literally whatever you're in the mood for. They have everything! Staff is 10/5. So nice so friendly! We couldn't decide which soup to get so she gave us samples!! Both were amazing. I got the bacon egg Sammy and it was fire. Perfect amount of Pesto, egg friend perfectly and the milk bun really made it!! The chopped cheese was phenomenal and will 100% get that when I come back. It was sooo tasty read more

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This deli is right off Colfax and provides a pretty wide array of quality deli sandwiches. Parking is going to be street parking, but shouldn't be too hard to find. The inside is quite spacious with lots of seats with lots of cute plants. The sandwich itself is pretty good - I would say that the sandwich bread here is exceptional. I will say that the sandwiches here ain't cheap, but they are pretty big and filling. read more

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This place is amazing. The sandwiches are really good. We went with a party of 12 with most of us ordering either the OG or the pastrami. Wow. Their soups are homemade. I ordered a piece of carrot cake that I sliced in 4 pieces and was plenty for the folks that took a piece and it was also home made and delicious! The service was great. I didn't catch her name, but she has a great personality, brought chocolate chip cookies to the table - just because. This is a local hang out, but for us out-of-towners, we were welcomed and felt right at home. read more

Tessa is the name. Great service and personality. Sandwich was AMAZING. Such a chill vibe there and I love the open space. read more

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We had heard of this spot from a friend so decided to check it out. We were able to get street parking. The staff were incredibly friendly and declined tips. Sandwiches were big and delicious. Very bright and funky interior. I would definitely come back for lunch next time I am in the area. read more

Ordered the OG and it was delicious. Ingredients tasted fresh. Sam the cashier was very welcoming and had great attitude. The place was packed for lunch but service was very quick. Don't be turned off by the location though. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - OG and cup of minestrone. - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

All right, the hype is real! Hidden gem on East Colfax? Check. Delicious food? Check. Fair prices? Check.Friendly service? You betchya! And happy hour till 7 with buy one get one free desserts?! Yaaas!! It was pretty empty when we arrived but a steady influx of delivery orders going out- I imagine this place is bustling for lunch as it is a large space with lots of chairs and table configurations. Ambiance is chill. read more

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Is there a higher rating than a 5? Take all my money and all my stars this place is THE ONE. I'm a born and raised east coaster do delis always hit close to home but this one had its own spin to it. Yes it offered the usual hits on the menu like a perfect chopped cheese with a sesame roll and The OG which has all of the classic Italian cold cut offerings you could ask for. What stood out even more was how friendly the fully female staffed (at least from what we noticed from the front of house/open kitchen in the front), a sign that pointed out where you could change your baby and in which bathroom (looking at you new parents out there this is a game changer!), massive freshly made ice cubes, marble tabletops and more. Some of these details really made this place stand out but they don't ever lose sight of what it means to make good quality deli sandwiches and sweet treats. Hard to find a fault with this place Great place all around read more

Delicious veggie sandwich and tasty chickpea/avocado salad. Highly recommended if you're in the area. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ok Tessa you get a 5 for the vibes alone. I love plant filled restaurants and sunlight. The chopped cheese was good and they carry mortadella by the lb. The lady at the counter was nice and friendly. I'm a happy gal. read more

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Amazing selection of sandwiches and salads. I ordered the OG Italian and my husband ordered the soup and grilled cheese. We both loved our sandwiches. The chicken rice soup was homemade and very tasty. Excellent service and cute place. read more

Keep in mind we got our sandwiches to go and didn't eat them till 5 hours later...and these were BOMB. The pepper sauce is SO GOOD I'll def ask for an extra side next time. The service was amazing. Our sandwiches came out in 5 minutes and the girl who took my order was so nice and brought my sandwiches out to me. The shop is also so cute and I will opt to eat there next time! 10/10, highly recommend! read more

Tessa Delicatessen - OG Italian (took some of the meats off bcs of personal preference) - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Far and away, one of the most underrated restaurants in Denver. I wish I lived on this side of town, because Tessa Delicatessen could easily be a 2-3 times a week neighborhood place. The menu is straightforward with every item made with intention and detail. You won't go home hungry. At the helm, you have a husband and wife duo who know what they're doing. The space is larger than you'd expect for a "delicatessen" and its size is deceiving from its Colfax entrance. It's difficult for a restaurant do execute breakfast, lunch and dinner and somehow all three are excellent. I have enjoyed their dinner options like the pastas over the years, but if you can have one meal here make it a sandwich. Hardest part will be narrowing down which one you're going to order. You'll find cold and hot options, and sometimes a special or two. Oh, and while I'm here don't forget about their burger. Denver makes a lot of burgers and Tessa's rendition should be in that conversation. On my last visit, I went with a newer sandwich from their menu, the Tessa Chopped Cheese. Now Denver doesn't know too much about this sandwich and I've been let down a handful of times ordering it elsewhere. NOT HERE. For starters, the bread they use is a slam dunk. Seeded hoagie roll is crisp on the outside and super soft in the middle. My only qualm was how big and bready the sandwich was. Nonetheless, I could eat the bread by itself. The inside melty and the perfect consistency. Is it exactly like a New York bodega? No, and that's fine. It's just as delicious, just as satiating, and just as satisfying. Melty, creamy, salty unctuousness. Easily the best chopped cheese I've had in Denver! Supporting local businesses has always been important. But when you find a husband and wife owned spot doing it the right way without taking shortcuts you want to shout it from the rooftops. More foodies need to know about the amazing things happening here. I can't believe it took me so long to write them a 5-star review! read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Tessa Chopped Cheese - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Ordered a pickup OG Italian. Service via phone and in person was friendly and quick. The bread was great, crunchy yet soft. However, i do think there was barely any sauce at all as I didn't taste any mayo and certainly did not taste any mustard. Perhaps they forgot it on mine but regardless next time I plan to ask for extra sauce. And the meat was not loaded/packed to the brim, just a moderate amount so i wouldn't say the sandwich filled me up for long. I'd come back to try out the other items but I wouldn't say the OG Italian blew me away. They also have HH deals so it would be cool to check those out! read more

Been wanting to try Tessa's Deli for years and finally had the opportunity and what great place and very busy and almost has a coffee shop vibe with people on their laptops and families/friends hanging out as well! Food is incredibly fresh and definitely try the Chopped Cheese!! Amazing flavor and the bread has the perfect combo of crunch on outside and soft and not overwhelming on the interior! Great place overall!! read more

Went here for lunch and it did not disappoint. A local deli on Colfax that you might miss if you didn't know it was there. A subtle sign adorns the entrance with larger signs stating breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served. The space has plenty of options for seating with a station to grab your utensils, water, and extra condiments. Service is friendly and welcoming. It was evident the owner at the register knew her regulars by either name or order preference. Everyone is greeted with an enthusiastic hello. Sandwich choices are plentiful and hard to narrow down a choice - making it that much easier to want to return to try something else. This time, I tried the Cuban. It had a generous portion of juicy pulled pork with ham, mustard, mayo, Swiss cheese, and pickles. Delicious and filling. Support local and stop by this gem on East Colfax. read more

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I had the most unpleasant experience with an employee of this establishment today. I placed an online order for the brisket sandwich with aus jus. The total was $40. For one sandwich, but I heard good things about this place so I spent the money. I do not eat pork, so I just wanted to specify that it was beef because it's not specified on their menu. I called and the woman that answered did not give a name just answered short and agitated saying hello. I very kindly said, 'Hello, I would please like to get clarification if the brisket is pork or beef?" She literally scoffed at me and said "BEEF. BRISKET! IS! BEEF! IN THE ENTIRE WORLD BRISKET IS BEEF!!" Literally screaming into my ear with the most condescending tone. I was extremely shocked. I have seen pork brisket many times in my life. I just said, "I'm sorry you are so unhappy...." To which she said "OH HONEY (mockingly) I'M NOT UNHAPPY ---" and was literally screaming into my ear. I hung up because I have no reason to argue with a stranger or be belittled on the phone for asking a very valid question. I would not recommend anyone in Denver to go to this place. Being a hateful human being for no reason will never promote business even if the food is decent. The !!!!BEEF!!!! brisket was very dry and hard. The bread was also dry and arugula was soggy. Please teach your employees to treat (PAYING) customers with basic human respect. No one deserves that and I was not calling to complain I just kindly asked a question. read more

Door dashed this for a work lunch - wonderful! I had the Cuban and it was enormous, delicious, and arrived still hot. We'll order again!!

Chimichurry Pork Loin on Focaccia blew my mind. Amazing vibes all around. Thanks for recommending the special! I'll be back to try one of everything. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Pork Loin Special - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had breakfast here and it was wonderful. Fast service, great atmosphere, and my quinoa breakfast bowl with added chicken was hearty and gluten free. Coffee was great as well. Check this place out! read more

Place is nice but they definitely overcharge for the quality of their food, we got a Cuban sandwich, a chopped cheese, and French toast.It was all fine but not worth the amount of money spent, there's many other places around here that I rather eat at. Staff were super nice though. read more

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Delicious sandwiches and really friendly staff!! I'll definitely be coming back to try a few of the sandwiches I kept going back and forth on... never even knew that a "chopped cheese" was a thing!!! read more

I ordered the Portebllo Brisket Penne and was sorely disappointed. I appreciated that it was a good portion, but the pasta sauce was weirdly gritty...I'm not sure how to explain it. It just had too many things in it that did not make the eating experience enjoyable. I ultimately didn't finish my food. Cannot speak to service because I ordered through food delivery platform. read more

Had an amazing lunch here today! Everything was very generously portioned and tasted amazing. Staff was lovely and the food came out quickly. We had the cheeseburger, a Reuben, and Brussels sprouts side - all were wonderful. Need to go back and try more! read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Tessa Cheeseburger - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

hands down the most amazing place I think I've ran across in the last 20 years! We lost our grandmother the night before my father's birthday and as a family we were crushed! How do you celebrate someone's birthday who just lost their mom! So we decided on his favorite dessert and I remembered this lunch spot my work had gone to that week before and I tried a bit of their cheese cake and hands down the best cheese cake I've ever had- so I made a quick call to see if they could help us out with getting him a birthday treat! And man did they step up and made sure we got handled!! So overall amazing service, amazing food, amazing atmosphere and a place I will continue to visit and eat it!!! read more

Great place for a brunch and solid food as well. I gave this a 4 and not 5 stars because to me this place was decent but nothing really stuck out to me, not saying this place doesn't have good food because it certainly does! Service was quick and they had a great variety of foods to choose from. I'd definitely want to go back and try their lunch/dinner options like the burger l next time. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Turkey Rueben - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Sandwiches are among my favorite food groups, and Tessa Delicatessen did not disappoint! The sandwiches are huge and packed with layers of delicious ingredients. I ordered the Saint Jude and especially enjoyed the caper mayo spread. The sandwiches are pretty big and generously packed, it's a filling meal but feels well balanced. I ordered my sandwich to go, and it was ready in about 5 minutes which was great. There's plenty of seating inside though if you want to enjoy your meal there. The sandwich then sat in my car for an hour while I had to grab some groceries on the way home, and they were still in great shape. The ciabatta bun is soft but sturdy enough to retain the moisture and prevent soggy buns. I would have to say my biggest critique would be with the shredded lettuce in the sandwiches - I'm not sure this is the best choice, it was just falling out in every other bite. I also noticed none of the sandwiches have onions which I missed. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Saint Jude Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Absolutely amazing little sandwich shop with a charismatic owner at the counter. We loved her energy and the kindness she showed to our children. The bread tastes so fresh and I dare say they had the best Italian I've had in years. We will definitely visit again when in Denver. read more

The trifecta!! Excellent food, service and atmosphere! A true gem in the neighborhood

Very good food & service. It's nice to support a small business. Brussels sprouts salad is awesome. read more

This is a small locally owned sandwich shop in Denver. They had a very good selection of sandwiches along with wraps and salads. Food was freshly made and with good sized sandwiches. I ate a whole, but my wife only ate half of hers.. They have dine in, but there was a large volume of take-out on the day we were their. read more

Met up with a friend here for lunch! Do you know how long it's been since I've had a decent sandwich??? Way too long and way too many disappointments. Safe to say this place was the opposite! We were greeted by Sam and she was awesome! The Cubano was delicious and had a good amount of meat in it! The bread they used was what made it for me! Soft but not soggy, and crunchy but not difficult to eat! They also serve free coffee which is a nice touch! It gave me the vibe of a sandwich place inside a coffee shop and I'm here for it! Great jobs guys! Dan & Lexi (and my friend) read more

I love this place!!! Have been here many times and think this place is such a gem! Most recently brisket dipper with aus jus is probably one of the best sandwiches I have had in denver! The pic above is there tessa choped cheese and man oh man was this delish!! I must also highlight there vanilla cheesecake--wow! It looked good but tasted even better than I thought it would. They staff is also amazing; they helped me dig my car out when I went to pick up my 1st order there (No snow tires ) Support small business read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Tessa Chopped Cheese - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Cute place - open/airy with lots of plants. Order at the front counter, grab your own water, silverware, napkins, and then grab a table while they make and deliver your food to you. We ordered the pesto chicken pasta and the Cuban sandwich with chips and a side of fresh fruit. Our first bites had us groaning with how good they both were. I was particularly pleased that my daughter loved the pasta so much. Definitely will return. read more

Tessa Delicatessen - Pesto Chicken Orechiette (interestingly, this pasta shape translates to little ear). Creamy and delicious. 10 out of 10, would get again. - Delis Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Perfect place I wandered into. Great menu selection, amazing prices and the food was delicious! Parking is available on the street as it is on the other side of Colorado off Colfax. The best part is you have 2 amazing stores right next door so you can make a full morning of lunch and shopping in one! Can't wait to come back!! Yum yum! read more

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