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    The Bindery

    3.8 (584 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    Back Wall
    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.

    Torte and Sorbet
    J Warren R.

    Restaurant Week (RW) and the Bindery was a perfect find. First parking readily available in the complex next door. As we arrived were given a very friendly and welcoming greeting and seated promptly with an explanation of the options for the evening meal. We chose the special (RW) menu. The pork belly tender, tasty and savory with beans and a beautiful sauce. The diver scallop with pimento peppers and raspberries was refreshing and delicious. Main course of perfectly pan seared branzino with a roasted smashed Yukon gold potato amazing to look at and even better to eat. Savory brown butter bucatini with artichokes perfectly cooked. What was memorable -- the runner who delivered our courses opined on which ones were his personal favorites. That, along with very attentive service by the whole team made the meal memorable and special. The torte dessert was dry, yet still acceptable once the ice cream melted a bit. Very nice wine selection by the glass or bottle. Clean impressive interior. I'd go back here again.

    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!

    Our breakfast was honestly exquisite. I've not had this great of a breakfast experience in the United States before. We had the crab Benedict, the salmon scrambled eggs and a side of French toast to share for the table.

    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.

    Menu
    Ray B.

    New restaurant in the renovated section of terminal A, just past gate A26. Modern and clean, with great views of the apron. Food selection is decent and quality is surprisingly good for an airport. I tried the Hangar Steak today and was pleasantly surprised by the complex flavors of the meat and the sides. The fire roasted greens were amazing. Service is ok, could be faster for airport setting but wasn't too bad either. Prices are ok for the location, most Main dishes running $20-30, steaks higher. I will come here again on my next layover.

    Cobb salad
    Chance H.

    Quiet space to grab a bite before traveling. I love fueling up and enjoying a nice meal with a view before the boarding chaos. Service was attentive, friendly and polite. My server forgot my coffee for the table and macchiato to go but she seemed new to serving. Finished my meal and just asked her to cancel the orders since my flight was about to board. Other than the forgotten coffee orders service was great. I ordered the Cobb salad with romaine, chicken breast, avocado, bacon, tomato, blue cheese, hard, boiled eggs, buttermilk blue cheese vinaigrette, and the other vinaigrette on the side. Wasn't a fan of the olive oil vinaigrette so got ranch on the side. The vinaigrette just seemed like olive oil only. Definitely wanted some light and fresh and the salad was delicious. I think I would definitely come back for the all day brunch and some other classics like their grilled cheese and tomato soup or a burger and they're popular fries. I love that they're Colorado burger versus Colorado lamb beef. I haven't had them before, but having many people recommend the binary fries for $10 with a shawarma spice mix. The jumbo crab Benedict, chorizo breakfast tacos or even avocado toast sounds super delicious. I would even come back for the Cajun shrimp and grits or their duck confit hash, chestnut honey baby back ribs, and cowgirl ribeye. So many options on the menu. Lots of comforting items and they also have an amazing raw bar menu with oysters, caviar, and ceviche. Wonderful views of terminal A at DEN. Large windows with seating so that you are able to watch the UNITED planes takeoff. There is a really nice bar area too.

    'Chocolate'? Basque cheesecake (Restaurant Week '25)
    Brittany B.

    I was super excited to try this place for restaurant week! It's been on my list for a while and we finally made it in! Pro tip: there's a free (small) parking garage that has a few spots for the local restaurants right next door. Service was pleasant, though we were there early (5p on a Saturday) and service got a little scarce at the end. We had to flag our server down for the bill. We were there for the last dinner of restaurant week and I was nervous due to the mixed reviews I'd seen, but overall it was an a-ok experience. I got a cocktail to start (not a spring salad - an acidic balsamic and lemon number, was supposed to have strawberry but no evidence of that. Not bad but not as expected.) First course: I got the passionfruit habenero aguachile bay scallops, which were fine. I didn't have the issue with sandiness others reported. My mom thought her scallops were a bit fishy, but no illness afterward so no worries there. My dad throughly enjoyed his birria soup! Second course: my dad and I each got the pork shank, which was incredibly tender and delicious - loved the mole verde and Gigante beans! My mom got the seafood risotto and said it was good, though spicier than she was expecting (Calabrian chile snuck up on her!) Dessert: listed as a chocolate basque cheesecake was actually a thin regular basque cheesecake topped with chocolate chips, which I have to admit was disappointing. Seems like they may have run out, but we were the first sitting on the last night so... still a bummer. It wasn't overly sweet, the orange ginger compote was a nice touch. The tahini cake looked good but we were pretty full so that one only had a couple bites taken. Overall, I'd be willing to revisit, especially knowing there may be parking, but not sure I'll be rushing back.

    Benedict
    Lindsey K.

    One of my favorite places in the LoHi neighborhood for a good brunch and happy hour. I always sit at the bar where I get great service and can watch the chefs slinging their culinary masterpieces. Most recently went for brunch and had a pork shank special which was awesome, and my partner had the crab Benedict which he said was one of the best he's had. Shout out to Andre who was a fantastic bartender with excellent tips. Fun fact - they will give you a discount card if you live in the hood. Just not valid for brunch or other specials! I can't wait to check out their Wednesday special. Don't forget to snag a pastry or cookie on your way out, too!

    Fruit custard pastry
    Aurelia R.

    My friends and I had brunch at the Bindery today and it was a great experience. Parking can definitely be a struggle in this area, but not impossible. I will definitely be back on a sunny day, because the large windows in this restaurant seems like it would make the ambiance bright and airy. Food 5/5 I ordered the chilaquiles. The chilaquiles were flavorful and delicious, make sure to get it with both the red and green sauce. I ordered these with scrambled eggs, just as a preference and it was tasty! We also had the avocado bread, I think the cardamom roll, and the fruit custard pastry-- all were delicious in their own right. Drinks 4.5/5 The matcha latte was beautiful but a little grainy, I think this was most likely because the water was a little too hot for the matcha when it was mixed, however, it still tasted pretty decent. Service 4.5/5 Our server and food runners were super nice, however, I think we came at a very busy time so we had to wait a bit for our drinks and for our food orders. The food was definitely worth the wait.

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    Ask the Community - The Bindery

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

    We just have Saturday and Saturday brunch but is the best of downtown!

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    I'm mad. Not at them... at myself…read more I lived in Denver for over five years and just now made it to El Five, and now I understand why it's such a staple. The menu was recently refreshed and it shows. The mushroom paella was loaded and perfectly cooked, the burrata was a solid start, and the Turkish pizza with halloumi was a surprise standout. The poached cod was also great, especially the sauce. The drinks were just as strong. The L5 margarita with salt foam was really good, and even the frosé, which I usually skip, worked perfectly here. The vibe is a big part of it. The downtown views are hard to beat and the patio is easily one of the better ones in the city. Inside also feels intentional and well designed. Service was excellent. Avery was our server and it was her first day, which you wouldn't have guessed. Carl and Mark also made the experience feel smooth and welcoming. For dessert, the Lisbon chocolate cake and Turkish kunefe were both great. The Basque cheesecake and lobster salad also stood out and had those memorable bites that stick with you. Overall, a really strong experience and definitely a place worth making a reservation for.

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    Northwest, Highland

    Wow. Seriously wow. I've never said this before, but if there was a 6 star option on Yelp,…read moreMezcaleria Alma would get it. Everything is perfection from the delicious food, the outstanding service, and the beautiful decor. I know this sounds like hyperbole but dining here was an experience I'll never forget. Let's start with the food. Everything was perfection. Our favorite was the aguachile de erizo (scallops and uni). The Santa Barbara uni is to die for. I'm not even a fan of uni nor scallops but the dish was so good especially with the aguachile. Do not skip that dish especially if you like a little bit of spicy. The Tostada del Toro was next up. This is the dish that everyone gets here and for good reason. First off, look at all those chives. The tostada shell was amazing with a nice charred taste to it and the aged toro (aged 3-6 days) was so flavorful and melted in the mouth. The burrata con huitlacoche was the most unique burrata dish I have ever had. The combination of the toasted bread, savory burrata, sweet nut crunch, and the unique taste of huitlacoche (Mexican caviar) was so well-done and just all fit so well together. Last but not least, the tres leches. Hands down, the best dessert I have ever had. Not too sweet and just heavenly. Do not skip this. I'm pretty sure I said "wow" after every bite. Second, drinks. I love mezcal. If you are a fan of mezcal or tequila, this place is a must go. I was given a free birthday shot with a side of crickets (I hate bugs but try it, it's actually really good), orange, and wormsalt. We got the Stinger and Colada. I was warned that the Stinger is a love it or hate it drink. I personally enjoyed it but it is very in your face with the herbal taste. The Colada is much easier. Last but not least, the service. Jorge, the sous chef, deserves 6 stars alone. He really elevated our experience which was already great to next level. He took care of us professionally while also being very personable. I would highly recommend getting a seat at the chef's table if you can. If you are celebrating an occasion, trying to impress a date, or just want a phenomenal meal, I can't recommend Mezcaleria Alma enough. I'll be back soon!

    This spot is small and intimate with only a few tables, and the vibes were great…read more Feels lively but still cozy. Service was amazing. Super attentive, checking in often without being too much. 9.5/10. The loud music makes it tough to hear other tables, but since the seating is close and intimate, you can still easily hear the people you're with, which I actually liked. Food was elevated across the board. The tostada de toro was the standout. So fresh, perfectly balanced, creamy from the avocado with a nice crunch from the shell and sesame seeds. 9.5/10. Everything else was solid and flavorful, just not as memorable. Around 7.5/10 across those dishes. Drinks were good too. The daiquiri had a fun bubble gum flavor that I actually liked. 8/10. The corn sour was interesting with the mezcal base and surprisingly worked. 7/10. Loved that the drinks were strong. Overall, a really solid Michelin experience with great vibes and standout bites.

    Cask and Craft

    Cask and Craft

    (42 reviews)

    $$

    Northwest

    In the middle of all the craziness with COVID-19 I decided to do a beer and cookie pairing to keep…read moremy occupied and sane. I've been staying at home, but was out of some of the beer I wanted to use. I went out for another errand and happened to pass by Cask and Craft. Hmmm...this sounds interesting. Plus it's a local shop, and I'm all about supporting local, particularly during this time. I pulled up Cask and Craft's website and was super happy to see the list of precautions they are taking to keep their customers safe. Some of these precautions include only 2 people in the shop at a time, use provided hand sanitizer when you enter, and even curbside pick up/delivery. Since I was sitting in front of the store, I figured I'd just go in, get what I needed, and quickly head home. I was greeted and asked to use the hand sanitizer upon entering - yes, thank you. I then explained from a distance that I was looking for a dark beer, preferably a stout. I was escorted to the back of the store and shown the fridge with all the dark beer. WOW! big selection. I had the choice of 6 packs, 4 packs, or mix and match. This was perfect for me because I needed 5 beers. I ended up selecting Jackie O's Java the Stout. When I brought up my 5 pack, the owner told me it was a great beer (one of his favorite dark beers) and that it was a solid choice. He was not wrong. This beer is awesome, and paired so well with my peanut butter cookie pairing. So good. I will definitely be back to Cask and Craft. Their shop is filled with all different types of wine, liquor, and beer. It's organized so nicely, and the shop itself has this comforting vibe when you walk in. I'm so appreciative of everything they are doing to keep customers safe and for the recommendations they give.

    This store is located next to the Italian restaurant we went to eat. The staff named BB King made…read moreme feel like home. Watch out! I'll bring my pillow next time! The store staff practices social distancing and makes sure all customers use fh sanitizer provided at the entrance. Awesome! Never ever shop and touch anything with unsanitized hands. The store is immaculate and organized! I got two bottles as a gift to Hubby's niece.

    The Bindery - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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