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The Bindery

3.9 (603 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
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Anna N.

Great quality for airport food! I love how they have so many options that are fresh and flavorful. I got the salmon nicoise salad which came with a decent chunk of salmon that wasn't dry. All of the different toppings were great, and I love the lemon vinaigrette it came with! The lavender sea salt chocolate chip cookie was also delicious and unique. The iced hazelnut latte was okay... The worker was nice and wiped a table down for me.

Chocolate avocado plantain muffin and magic coffee
Rosey G.

Got my chocolate avocado plantain muffin + magic coffee hyped my morning. The muffin was super moist overall and the cocoa nibs added a perfect crunch and bitterness that created a perfect balance. The magic coffee has espresso shots regular coffee, simple syrup, cinnamon, and half and half. Also wonderfully smooth. They also have so many other yummy bakeries, coffee for grab and go and healthy, extensive menu all day long. Extremely friendly staffs. Will come back for sure

Cobb Salad
Damon D.

Lucy took our lunch order at our table. We ordered the Cobb Salad and the ALBACORE Tuna Melt w/ side of fries. The ingredients are all so Fresh and Delicious. Andrei was also very attentive and made our meal even more enjoyable. Lucy's personal service, Andrei's extra attention and the delicious food and comfortable surroundings make this a GREAT PLACE to come and eat.

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Kursten M.

I visited The Bindery for breakfast. We arrived around 9:15 AM and we're one of only about 4 tables filled in the restaurant (it filled up a bit more over the course of pur meal). Most of my friends ordered juice- the grapefruit juice was delicious. The coffee was meh. We ordered our meals and then waited what seemed like an extremely long time, considering the limited clientele in the restaurant and the fact that it's breakfast food, i.e. eggs. The portions were huge. I had an omelet and it must have been 6 eggs. The food was solid - well presented and tasted good. The stand out for me was the jam served with my toast. So yummy. The restaurant was clean and bright, the interiors indicate "upscale," the service was okay, the kitchen was slow.

Stephany S.

Celebrated my daughter's birthday here based on her recommendation as she's been here before. The place was beautifully decorated with plenty of seating and a full bar. There was also outdoor seating and street parking. We shared a plate of oysters for our appetizer. I ordered the risotto with bone marrow and my daughter had the half chicken meal. Both were very flavorful and mouth watering. The waiter presented us a slice of cheese cake with berries for dessert. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed this restaurant and it lived up to being a "intimate atmosphere and exquisite taste."

Olive You. An olive oil washed gin prepared simply in an elegant Nick and Nora with a side car and a dish of assorted olives on the side.
Jim B.

I'm in here almost every Saturday and am always warmly greeted. The staff really cares and makes sure everything is perfect.

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Robert F.

I advised the restaurant on my reservation that my friend was in a wheelchair. Not only was this information ignored, but this building is almost completely inaccessible to the handicapped. The front door is surrounded by a large curb which blocks access. There's a rear door, but this is locked and blocked by furniture. There is a front patio at sidewalk level which gives access to the front door, but it is mostly blocked by large planters. The only way we could get in was to maneuver past a gap in the planters which was blocked by two tables and a large, free-standing umbrella. This is truly outrageous. I really should have rated this place at one star; however, we did enjoy the food once we fought our way inside. The restaurant was very quiet at 6:00 p.m. on a Wednesday with less than 20% of the tables occupied. Maybe the other potential guests were not as determined as we were to find a way inside. Only one server was on duty, but he was gracious, efficient, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. We decided to share two dishes, starting with the Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, spiced peaches, cucumber, crispy quinoa, sesame, and vanilla oil. This was beautifully presented and all of the components went well together. Hearty, toasted bread was provided, so the burrata was spread on that and we worked our way through the accompaniments. The only sour note was the complete lack of seasoning. Even just a bit of salt would have gone a long way to bring out the flavors of this dish. We finished with the Olathe Corn Risotto which was garnished with parmesan, tomatoes, and pancetta. This was a delicious dish. All of the components melded perfectly with each other. We enjoyed it a lot. The wine list is well-selected. I chose a Spanish red blend, the 2023 Vinicola del Priorat. It went well with our food selections. The room is elegant with a high ceiling, open kitchen, long bar, and large bakery. The many windows offer a beautiful view of the Platte Valley and downtown Denver. I just can't get past the handicapped access disaster, though.

jersey girl Porchetta
Bryan L.

My new favorite breakfast spot in Denver. Only complaint is that the menu has too many enticing options. Table for 6 for brunch on Sunday. I had the Creole shrimp and grits, with pork belly and jerk spices. Plenty of shrimp, tons of flavor. A different take on this classic but it definitely impresses. One order of THE JERSEY GIRL Porchetta. House made porchetta, jack cheese, fried duck egg. Good stuff. CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST + STRAWBERRIES. Excellent I'm told but could use more strawberries. CHILAQUILES DIVORCIADOS. Didn't get to taste this one but it looked amazing and was extremely hearty. See pic. HONEY + MINT BRÛLÉED PINK GRAPEFRUIT. This was a little work of art. Oh so creative. The drinks were delicious as well. Upscale feel to the restaurant. We were meeting with old friends and it was perfect place to catch up. Background noise was low and we weren't pressured to finish. Server Daniel was friendly and professional. He added to our positive experience at The Bindery.

Ice box green tomato and purple plum salad
Alex W.

While visiting Denver, I had a friend that wanted to share an exceptional meal. I began pouring over menus, looking at reservations, and reading reviews. After all of that, I found The Bindery. I saw they were offering a Wednesday special of a salad, two pasta dishes, and a bottle of wine for $58. Although that certainly would have been plenty of food, we opted for a celebratory cocktail, and a couple more dishes because they sounded too incredible to pass up. The Manhattan is such a simple cocktail, but I greatly appreciate when restaurants use quality ingredients and can do it justice. My mom greatly enjoyed her, "let's be cereal" espresso, martini with cinnamon toast crunch inspiration. The dish that we had to order no matter what just to try was the smoked rabbit pecan pie with aged cheddar and mustard gelato. It was more of a pot pie than a traditional pie, but the unique flavors of the savory smoked rabbit and the flaky crust were divine. The green tomato and plum salad was bright and refreshing - especially paired with the wine. You could tell they make this pasta fresh daily by hand, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. However, this 12 oz. grilled Wagyu ribeye was the dish I would want again. The steak was melt in your mouth, the sauce was unique, and I loved that it was paired with a spiced pineapple wedge. That was a refreshing bite after the crispy fried Vidalia onion rings with the perfect texture. I'm a sucker for an open kitchen and this restaurant leaves nothing to the imagination. You could sit at the bar and watch every step of their process. Their staff was extraordinarily attentive and helpful. Luke and Danny, our servers were amazing and the restaurant owner checked in on nearly every table in the restaurant throughout service. The LoHi area in Denver is quickly becoming one of my favorites with so many exceptional restaurants. This is definitely one to add to that list.

Lea S.

The first time I visited The Bindery was a few years ago at an event. The food bites at the event were delightful so I was excited to try it again with friends recently. On that outing I got the tuna niçoise salad. It was really good with fresh salmon. The potatoes in were seasoned well. Subsequent visits included my birthday where I got the oysters as an appetizer, the chicken as my main, and Basque cheesecake for dessert. On that trip my mom got the bone marrow risotto. The flavors were great! My recent visit was at lunch where I ordered the Peach wood smoked ham and white cheddar sandwich (caramelized onion, cheddar, frisée, honey mustard, sourdough). The sandwich was warm and comforting on a cold day. The fries were some of the best I've had. I like how easy this restaurant is to get to, with street parking available whenever I've gone.

Drink menu
Mickele B.

We really enjoyed our early lunch meeting at The Bindery. There is off street parking which is handy in the highlands, however it is confusing how to enter the building from the garage, I just walked out through the garage entrance. I had outstanding service from a tattooed hipster who was very understanding when my dining companion was late. The food was excellent. My companion chose this location because it is airy and bright and it did not disappoint. Extremely fresh and comfortable for a lengthy meeting. Also not crowded at all on a weekday morning at 10 am!

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Tod B.

Ambience of this place is very nice need to come for dinner and dress up because it feels like that kinda place which is cool Wife and I started out with breakfast menu and the selection was vast with a lot of combinations that sounded and looked amazing Ordered waffles and bacon My wife ordered the Omelette was good

Interior of restaurant
Jesse B.

Came for a business lunch. I'm starting with parking as this is LoHi and the Bindery has reserved spots in the parking garage of the building. If you park on the street you'll need to pay. The service was good. The Bindery features an open kitchen and bar with all kinds of libations. I went for the salmon Niçoise salad and it was cooked skin on. It's definitely a nicer piece of fish than you get at other restaurants. The salad has potatoes, green beans, tomato, hard boiled egg, onion, capers, olives, greens and basil. The dressing was a vinaigrette and not overpowering. I'll definitely come back for drinks and dinner at another time.

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Do you offer Friday brunch? What are brunch drink specials?

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