Cute, off the busy path, restaurant that is uniquely their own. The place is filled with real live plants and artwork-which I appreciate. There are coloring books and games for kids. Now the food-delicious! I had the chopped cheese angus beef sandwich on a poppy and sesame seed bread. The combination was so yummy and served piping hot! The fries were thin and crispy. So good. My only complaint is the cookies seemed overcooked but they were still tasty-they did have gluten free options as well! Would return for sure! read more

Great takeout food. Large menu with plenty of healthy options. No French fries, but they have chips. Excellent sandwiches. The avocado chickpea salad was amazing! Parking is tough with the current street construction. read more

Food, attentive service and chill atmosphere are still the norm here, but now it's more important than ever to patronize businesses along Colfax Avenue with all the annoying bus construction. We came to have lunch today and it's even better than I remember. Fresh ingredients and presentation are tops! We had the tuna salad which came with lightly toasted bread and fresh greens. The chicken Caesar wrap had a generous amount of chicken and was delicious! We shared the broccoli cheese soup which was a little too salty but still very good. As we were leaving we had to grab two cookies to go: snickerdoodle and a sugar cookie with seasonal decorative frosting-dye free!! Bonus! read more

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Recently moved to the neighborhood and had heard good things about Tessa. Biked over for a late breakfast the other day and they did not dissapoint. Counter service was quick and easy. The vibe was bright and welcoming. My gf and I split the the bacon breakfast burrito and the blueberry french toast bites. The burrito was simple, but SO DANG GOOD. Served with a verda crema (?) style sauce - it was outstanding. The blueberry french toast bites were also to die for. You could tell everything was fresh, and prepared with love. I'm thinking I'll be back on Thursday to try out one of their lunch sandwiches. read more

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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What to treat to find this deli. My husband had been really anxious to have a turkey pastrami and he was raving about it. I don't eat gluten and they had a very good gluten free bread, which I use for a hamburger. And they were very careful about the french fries which they said were covered in a flower batter. So they brought me broccoli with Parmesan! Delicious. And my daughter had the Caprese sandwich which was huge. She loved the flame at it. You order at the counter and they bring it to you and we'll be back. Server was incredibly nice. read more

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

Woke up craving a burger today. Looked up "best burgers Denver"; the pics and descriptions of Tessa's cheeseburger made this an easy choice. It's a great beefy patty, perfectly toasted but still soft bread, pickles, and scallion mayo. Perfectly juicy, beefy flavor, right amount of sauce. The fries were thin and crispy, perfectly seasoned. 10/10 hit the spot. Staff were super great also! I will be returning. read more

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

Darn good Italian grinder and pastrami sandwich. Nice staff and fun place. I would come back and try new stuff, a great vibe

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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Randomly stopped in for lunch and apparently made an excellent life decision. Tessa was SO nice and the sandwich was legit. I got the turkey and the bread was fantastic. Like, "why is this bread this good?" fantastic. Fresh, delicious, and exactly what you want from a neighborhood deli. Came in hungry, left happy and emotionally attached to a turkey sandwich. 10/10. read more

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

My wife ordered the grilled cheese and soup, my daughter got a byo turkey sandwich and got provolone instead of cheddar. I ordered the pastrami Reuban which had some non-traditional mustard instead of Russian dressing. I was charged. 50 cents to sub thousand island dressing for mustard. The sandwiches were good though nothing particularly stood out. Staff was friendly. read more

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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Great sandwiches. Really friendly staff. Would definitely go back if I lived in Denver

I have been coming here for quite some time, but moved out of the area a few years ago, so when I was back in Park Hill this afternoon I thought I'd stop back in. I'm very sorry I did. The woman working the counter today, 9/17 at around 1:30 was so rude and exhibited flippant negligence around food sensitivities. As a business owner myself I know the kind of liability this can create and would really want to know if my staff acted the way this person did today. Id never experienced this with the old staff, but today when asked if the fries (new to the menu since I'd last been here) were Gluten Free she said she didn't know and proceeded to be rude when I asked if anyone else knew. She went on to say all fries are gluten free to which I clarified that if battered or dependent on what they were fried in it could make them not gluten free. A sentence I didn't actually get to finished because she raised her voice to say "oil! They're fried in oil"She kept insisting they were simply running a trial and were asking folks if they liked them but not concerning themselves with anything else about the fries. I said that was problematic for people with allergies and she said "well, don't them" this after I'd almost gotten chips with my GF sandwich to which she said they now had fries that came with what I ordered and to not bother with chips. Assuming, stupidly, that she'd say something if the fries weren't GF or would disclaim she could t guarantee the fries weren't GF, when I ordered my sandwich with GF bread, I didn't think much of it. When the fries came out it seemed a little like they could be battered so I decided better to be safe and ask and boy was that a mistake. I would have been fine with a kind acknowledgment of not knowing, that happens, and I get it, especially with a new menu item, but to be so put out, inconvenienced and rude when asked that you just brush the customer off as an annoyance, that is negligent and a terrible show of disregard to something that can cause harm to someone else. It's a bummer. This used to be a place I felt safe eating at and thereby safe recommending to my fellow autoimmuners, not anymore! Hopefully the owners, also local to the area, help coach this person in general customer service and allergy sensitivity. I know that for many folks who work in food service, food sensitivities seem obnoxious but as someone with celiac disease it's not a matter of being an annoying customer it's a matter of needing a little understanding and collaboration to ensure the food I buy from their establishment is safe. I really used to love this place and miss the nice, helpful staff they once had. I won't be back and I'll warn people with any food sensitivities to go where people actually care about what they serve and who they serve it to. read more

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

First time visitor. Came for dinner on 07/21. I got the chopped cheese sandwich with fries. Gigantic portion. absolutely delicious. Told the gentleman at the counter it was our first visit. He gave us his recommendations. Great service, extremely helpful! Will be back. read more

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

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

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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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

Delicious gourmet sandwiches. I was very impressed with the gluten free bread and options. The service is always impeccable. There's a lovely young man behind the counter who is helpful and gives the best recommendations. The ambiance is light and airy. Gotta love and protect any classic on Colfax. read more

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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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