Such a fun, eclectic spot with an around-the-world vibe! The menu feels like a little food tour, and every dish we tried was packed with flavor and completely different from the next. Ask about the passport - you can get your "countries" stamped as you try different dishes, which adds to the experience. The owner was very friendly, and it looks like they host all kinds of events, including drag brunches and live music. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had a great time. We'll definitely be back - this place is a whole vibe! read more

The Passenger - Top clockwise - Italian ricotta pancakes, New Zealand masala fries, Thai brussel sprouts, Nigerian kebab - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

I hate to write a negative review for a local business because I want Longmont businesses to thrive, but this place has been a mess every time I've come in. It's mostly about the service, not the food - to the point that I've come in multiple times and not been served and had to go somewhere else to find a meal. It's one thing for the place to be popping and servers to be a little too busy for attentive service during Miss Jessica's drag trivia. It's another to be unable to find any server anywhere around 2 hours before close when there is nobody in the restaurant. The food I've had has been fine, but nothing notable and a couple of the fried dishes the table shared at trivia were pretty greasy. I will keep trying every so often and hope things turn around for them, but it's not on my list of places to send people or bring friends who come to town. read more

We stopped by The Passenger for lunch on a Tuesday and were immediately struck by the space. It's in a beautiful old building with a really cool vibe and character. When we arrived, we were one of the only tables in the restaurant, which made us a little unsure at first. I ordered the omelette and my husband had the chicken Caesar salad. Both were perfectly fine, but nothing that really stood out as memorable. The service, however, was very good, and the owner came by our table to greet us, which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality, and we'd be interested in coming back to try dinner sometime. read more

Great lunch at The Passenger Restaurant today. Ghost Burger, Santa Fe Salad, Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Kūmara Fries. All tasty. Server was very nice. Will be back. read more

The Passenger - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

If I could give less than 1 star I would. The service was terrible, the atmosphere was uninviting, and the food was bland. We came it when there was nobody else in the dining area and were seated next to a dirty table. Our waitress/the bartender clearly would rather be anywhere else. We weren't asked how we wanted our steak cooked so it came out wildly overcooked. The entrees and our starter all came out at the same time and overwhelmed our tiny table. Refills on our cocktails were an afterthought. Honestly we're big dessert people and decided to leave because being in that place for any longer sounded unbearable. Maybe one star because my summer cocktail was pleasant. read more

Beautful space in the old Dicken Opera House. Like instagram worthy beautiful. We ordered some mocktails that were very tasty. We decided on tapas so we could get numerous different plates. Everything was so good and the food came out quickly. As we were leaving the manager/owner came over and explained their passport rewards program and stamped our 'passport' according to the dishes we ordered since they came from all over the world. That night they were having a blind tasting event and a lot of people were coming in for it. Great place to stop in for even if its just for a drink at the gorgeous bar. read more

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I have never given a ONE but last night's experience was a warning in the making, especially when it comes to The Mussels. As great fans, the dried out, practically sauce-less specimens served dismayed us. Nearly one-quarter of them were closed, inedible both practically and healthwise. When we asked for more broth, we were served a tiny amount about 15 minutes later. Asking for tiny forks received a blank stare. When we informed the wait staff about the many closed shells, we were told we could get a few more. A fully 20 minutes later, after we were well ready to leave this dreadful place, a reluctant bowl appeared. We then asked them to remove The Worst Mussels Ever off our bill but were denied. Buyer Beware! I would highly recommend you dine elsewhere. Apparently, judging by the nearly empty restaurant, many of you know this already. read more

What fun! Went in and had some of their tapas. $6. Nice little selection. Suya and bunny chow were our favorites. Live music. A wonderful guitar player in the main bar area. They also have two other rooms to dine in if you want a different atmosphere. Staff were friendly. Food was nice. Cocktails were excellent! A fun affordable night. read more

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Had a wonderful double-date at this clever, travel-inspired restaurant. You can collect passport stamps as you explore dishes from around the world, which makes each visit even more fun. I thoroughly enjoyed my tikka masala and dirty martinis. read more

What a wonderful find! Not only is the atmosphere welcoming and beautiful, but the menu is simply incredible. The very is just astounding, and each dish we tried was prepared with obvious care from the freshest ingredients. The service is impeccable and genuinely friendly. If you need a restaurant for anything from intimate to a big event and everything in between, this is your place! We will definitely be back - probably for brunch - or the girls' night! Don't miss it! read more

I was looking for a dinner spot for the hubby and me and came across The Passenger. Didn't look at the reviews since we were pressed for time. When we walked in we were hesitant as we were the only ones in the restaurant, not a good sign! Our sever Shayla was friendly and super sweet, she took our drink order, we had a glass of wine. She returned with our wine and told us all about the building and the restaurant and a little about the owner. She said we could walk around and explore so we took our glasses of wine and explored the different rooms, pretty cool place! The menu is eclectic, foods from around the world. I ordered the beef chimichurri and the hubby got the ghost burger. Both were delicious! We were pleasantly surprised. We will be back, possibly for their mystery dinner, Since not two are the same! read more

The Passenger - Ghost burger and fries- "pretty dang good" was the hubby's comment. - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

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We were in the area and decided to try The Passenger. We both ordered the tofu sandwich with fries and LOVED it. Sometimes vegan options are bland and boring, but not this sandwich. Every component was perfect, including the sear on the tofu, the pickled onions, toasted bun, etc. It was delicious! The waitress was very nice and helpful as well. I took the attached pic after I'd already eating half of my sandwich. ;) read more

The Passenger - Tofu Sandwich - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

Mother's Day brunch was not at all impressive, everything was quite ordinary, nothing special or unique. The price at $85 per adult was too much for the unimpressive choices. We were charged over $500.00 for 4 adults and two children. We got overcharged for what we had. I will not be back again nor will my friends and nrelatives. read more

Ambiance was unique and welcoming. The jazz band playing when we arrived brought a fun, classy vibe. The approach to a global menu was cool. Our group ordered a variety of dishes. All were great; some were more flavorful than others. read more

Worst "derby party" ever. Advertised derby party and nothing was special for the derby at this place. Food was ok, nothing special. Bartender that was there for the day, the one with purple hair, major attitude. Not fun. read more

Very nice people trying really hard to please... served raw chicken for their expensive Valentin's day dinner and didn't seem to understand the problem... replaced the food with a completely overcooked version... dessert was inedible... multiple people coming to the table providing inconsistent, subpar service... never knew who our server was and never felt comfortable... chairs too low for the table and a flickering light spoiled the atmosphere... nice people, but cannot recommend going there... read more

We stopped in for lunch one day, and it was slow; however there was one table being served at the front of the house. The person on staff, which appeared to be the only one there, looked at us, and continued conversing with the occupants of the table. We stood at the host booth for another 10 minutes until it was clear that our business wasn't important to them and left. The brunch place down the street was more than happy to take our money and seated us promptly. What gives? No greeting? Just rude, with prices and lack of crowds seems like a lot way to run a business. read more

We went for one of the Blind Mystery Menu dinners on NYE and can't wait to go back! Each course was absolutely delicious (we chose the vegan option but the meat eaters sounded pretty happy too) and the whole experience course my course sensing textures and detecting flavors (which are out of this world)while blindfolded was something so new and different and yes you can eat soup line folded better than you think ;) We're excited to go back on a regular night too. We're excited to have them in Longmont read more

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The Passenger Restaurant, Longmont CO This restaurant is not to be overlooked. In an old brick building on a busy intersection of Longmont at Main & 3rd. You might think it is just a bar...but upon entering it is a fabulous vintage building with an original hand carved bar reminiscent of old San Francisco, Chicago or New York. Cozy and warm despite the incredible high ceilings. There are multiple places to dine within the space...the bar area, a main dining room with vintage photos of old Longmont and even and old safe! The food in scratch- made on beautifully presented plates. This is not the type of place you take home leftovers of processed food...its scratch made fine cuisine with reasonable prices in a calm, gorgeous old-world atmosphere...don't miss this unassuming find! read more

Was nervous about going back due to reputation, but delighted to see a new, more concise menu, better service, and great vibes! Affordable tapas and great cocktails - love the old fashioned! Must-see location on the Longmont strip! read more

This was our first visit since this restaurant rebranded from Roots to The Passenger. We arrived about 4pm on a Saturday and were off to a bit of a rocky start with the service initially. It took 5 minutes for anyone to notice we'd entered. Once we were seated, we both ordered a drink to sip on while browsing the tapas menu. The happy hour is a good deal, and we liked all the drinks we tried (house Merlot, Taj Mahal, and the First Lady). Unfortunately, my partner's drink came right away. The waitress said she would check on mine. She came back quickly empty handed and asked if we wanted to order. I didn't really want to yet since I still had no beverage, but we ordered 1 tapa and figured we could keep browsing. The tapa came out a few minutes later ... still no drink. We were prompted to order entrees. My partner said we'd prefer to wait until my drink arrived before ordering more. This was when the waitress mentioned they were short that day. I get it! She was friendly, doing her best, and obviously does not control the bar by herself. We ordered two more tapas, a couple more drinks as the evening went on, and a dessert. Everything we had was really delicious! There were a couple of instances of different servers, bringing food and drinks to the table that weren't ours. I think this was just a side effect of the staff being really busy. This place definitely deserves a chance. The food and drinks were both fantastic (the pretzel, poutine, chefs board, and the traveling donut - curry flavor! Amazingly good!). The service could use a little bit of work, but I think that is true a lot of places given the macro environment around finding people right now. The staff they do have are doing their best! They also have a cute frequent flyer program, so make sure you ask for your passport and start collecting stamps! I hope one day they will be able to expand the menu to offer more Arabian and Indian food options. Mezze would be great on the tapas menu! Note: There is a 3% fee added to each check for the kitchen. Just be aware. read more

The Passenger - Pretzel - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

We had the mystery menu dinner - all 4 dishes were excellent and used fresh and international ingredients in a very interesting way. Chef Madhoo Seth aptly accommodated all our dietary restrictions. Service was good with several wait staff on hand. All dishes for all patrons came out at once for a blindfold test. We liked the idea of guessing what was in the dish and it was fun to do so! Interesting space - had a bank vault and a picture of a world map which was cool - it used to be Dickens Opera House. Nice touch at the end was a glass of champagne for guessing the desert grain that was used. I would definitely go back to try other dishes! read more

The Passenger - Salad course - beets, arugula and several interesting sauces - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

The food is delicious. Especially the Brussel sprouts and Pierogis! There is something for everyone on the menu. The service is great and the wait staff is very gracious! The restaurant is located in Olde Town Longmont and use to be the town bank. You can dine in the vault which is said to be Haunted! They have lost of events and shows in the Opera House upstairs. Don't miss this great experience when in Longmont. read more

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This is a cute restaurant tucked away in a neighborhood in Broomfield. The menu is global tapas and they have different sections dedicated to Latin food, Indian dishes, New American cuisine, Asian food, Southern cuisine, and more. It seems like everything is housemaid and you can tell the chef put a lot of love into the dishes. They also have a beer, wine, and cocktail menu. We sat outside in the spacious courtyard and our server JJ was very personable and took excellent care of us. While we were outside we witnessed a hawk try to snatch up a bunny! Thankfully the bunny got away but it was like watching the nature channel as we ate! Super cool! I recommend this spot for large groups who want to share tapas and try different things. They have gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options on the menu. read more

The Passenger - Sweet Potato Fries, Falafel, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Blue Cheese - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

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Interesting restaurant, in the middle of a neighborhood in a former Masonic lodge with an odd country club vibe. Roots' food is small plates / tapas style -- though, as we did it, mostly treating a dish as an individual course. The dishes come out as ready, not in any kind of order, which was easier to coordinate and, in theory, bring things out fresh, but made the service a little chaotic. In general, the food across the ambitious menu was good. My parmesan truffle fries were flavorful but not quite fresh. My lamb vindaloo had good flavor to it, it a bit dry. The Korean beef tacos, Brussels sprout caesar salad, and mushroom leek grilled cheese sandwich got kudos all around. The dessert menu had a good selection. The vegan "death by chocolate" cake and the bread pudding received high marks. Decent cocktail, beer, and wine list, though they were out of some of the wines. On the whole, a decent, if a bit pricey dinner. We'll most likely be back again. read more

The Passenger - Korean Beef Tacos GF TG - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

Update: I just removed one star because of the 22% sustainability charge that no one ever pointed out. Last night my family and I tried the new Roots location in the revamped Dicken's Tavern. While the space itself needs some tweaking, there were definitely highlights worth mentioning. The service was excellent - our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and great with the kids. The creative takes on classic dishes also showed promise. The salmon and khichdi in particular were well-executed and nicely flavored. However, the overall ambiance missed the mark for me. The decor and music felt a bit like a random pub, lacking the charming, upscale vibe I expected. Drinks were on the pricier side and leaned very sweet. I tried the "Taj Mahal" which tasted more like fruit juice than a craft cocktail. The menu font also made dishes hard to read. While there are definitely areas for improvement, I see potential in Roots. With some refinements to the atmosphere and bar program, and keeping the excellent service and interest in global flavors, they could really find their groove. I'm willing to give brunch a try to see if daytime brings a different feel. I hope they make a few tweaks because the food itself shows promise, and I'd love to see this concept succeed in the neighborhood. read more

The Passenger - Red dye 40 anyone? These are the kind of drinks I used to make when I was stealing vodka out of my parents, liquor cabinet in high school. - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

The set up of this place is weird for sure but the food was absolutely phenomenal! Drinks took a little long from the bar but it didn't bother me. I have to say it is very expensive and definitely not casual for dinner. The inside is gorgeous just an over all great place! read more

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Meh. Food, atmosphere, and service - not so bueno. Feels like the place is trying to survive, but is on hospice.

I had the avocado toast here. I don't know what they're putting in the toast but it's not avocado! Returned to try some small plates and got plain, burned mini burger patties with no seasoning or flavor at all. Don't waste your time or money. Also they absolutely destroyed our beautiful, historic opera house. read more

good food and love the passport concept to try food from all around the world! the owner was so nice and the waitstaff was very attentive. will definitely be back! read more

Went in for a quick bite tonight. My wife and I tried the tapas and cocktails. Nice to make it in at 5:45, just before happy hour end, even on Sunday. The tapas were great. I got bread pudding for afterwards and really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was great. The vegan chocolate cake wasn't the best. read more

Great spot for a lunch date. Comfortable, classic restaurant. Pleasant and capable waiter. Food was tasty and well presented. We look forward to trying dinner soon! read more

Our first time here, enjoy the meal!! The igloo experience was fun. Great service and really good food. My positive criticism would be to figure out a method of keeping the dishes hot while bringing them out to the outside and to the igloos. Excellent flavor, excellent creativity just needed to warmer temps of the entrees. We came on a fixed menu and was prepaid reservation so I knew what to expect about the menu, but never sure of the service, well we had an excellent experience with fantastic service. Would come back here to sample more creations read more

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We came here for a girls celebratory night and I could not be any more pleased with our experience. Our server, Lily, has been the best server I've ever had in my dining experience in Colorado. What made her different from other servers was her honesty, attention to our table, and authenticity. She's genuinely sweet and helpful! Whenever I go back, I want her as my server again LOL that's how much we all loved her. We had a table of 8. We were told we could have complimentary champagne, chai, or hot chocolate. We all got the chai and it was seriously the best Chai I've ever had in my life. They change the menu every season and they also have a chefs favorite menu where they let their employees make the recipes/dishes! Super cool! All the food options were delicious. Some came in small portions and others we shared. Prices are adequate for the quality of food. You can tell they make everything fresh and use quality veggies + meat. The drinks were amazing! They also had really good nonalcoholic drink options. Wine selection was broad. And the atmosphere inside the restaurant is super cute! We reserved and igloo and it was seriously one of the best experiences ever. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We went to try out the new menu at The Passenger in Longmont. We loved the handheld Gyro. They toast the pita so there's this delicious crunch. Their sellers potato fries are house made, crispy and delicious. I got the side salad which came with a citrus vinaigrette and it was perfect. We'll be back to try the evening tapas! read more

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We came to this location primarily for the igloo reservation. The brunch/lunch rates are really reasonable, but it does warm up in the tent, so I suggest going in the evening or wearing layers you can shed on a cool or cloudy day. My favorite part was that we were completely alone in the outdoor area, and that level of privacy is exactly why we enjoy the igloos in the first place. We plan to come back of an evening next weekend. The food was very good, but not GREAT, which is why I've given 4 stars instead of 5. My eggs were over cooked but everything else was pretty good ; but nothing particularly memorable. Their bottomless mimosas are a great price as well! I would recommend trying this spot; at least for the igloo experience! The indoor area is also very nice ; the outside of the building does not really reflect the aesthetic inside. read more

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Lily was amazing! Great food and service! Great ambiance with the music and decor! American read more

The Passenger - New American Near Me - Longmont, Colorado

Roots is anything but boring. I say this because pre COVID usually spots like this is not affordable or available to the masses. You will know once you get in. Exactly why it's a great spot to take advantage of. Great price point on their dishes. If I saw them and knew about them a while back I would guess that this combo is bound to happen. Read below... So they married Gourmet Kitchen Catering and Roots. It's bound to happen like I said. They found a great spot where outside dining in our COVID condition is the most ideal. Don't get me wrong. The inside is huge as well. You can do an intimate dinner for two or a huge wedding! They have been catering for 18 years. Madhu the wife is the Chef and Vipul the husband takes care of the rest. Prob you'll see him more. They're very specific about what their vision is. They want to present an eclectic fusion cuisine. This spot is geared towards a Pre- paid dining experience. It's great in that you just set up your day, time and order your food, pay and indicate where you want to dine. Indoor or outdoor and show up! This husband and wife team is a smart move. Kudos! Tip: take a screen shot of your order so it's easy for you to keep up with what's coming in hot! Lol! The food prepared by Madhu was amazing. Outdoor dining maybe in their pergola . The whole place is surrounded by greeneries and flowers. It was amazing. You get your own table with an umbrella. So private! read more

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Roots is a beautiful event space that has been converted into a restaurant to make it through these tough times. I love outdoor "patio" -- which is actually a large patio and lawn and gazebo that are fenced in and have tables set up on for dining. It's great for keeping large amounts of social distancing while dining outside. We had brunch here, but they also do happy hour and dinner. I was a big fan of the chicken and waffles, which wasn't greasy at all -- as well as the $15 bottomless mimosas. Also love the desserts: bread pudding is always a hit, plus their basil blackberry ice cream is perfectly herbaceous and refreshing. Seems like a very family-friendly place too, with all the space and traditional breakfast options. read more

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The Passenger was and excellent choice for Thanksgiving! It was my first time there, and my second Thanksgiving meal for the day, and so very much enjoyed the dinner that I finished all of the generous portions! All of us in my party were delighted with the very creative cuisine, great attention to detail, attentive staff, and diligence in providing a gluten free meal that was in every way exceptional! The ambiance is friendly and un-pretentious with warm brick and beautiful wood accents, along with well-curated artwork! The Dickens building has such historic charm! It was easy to have comfortable conversation, as well, with spacious booths and and good sound acoustics. Tables are also available. Will definitely be going back to The Passenger restaurant for another memorable meal! read more