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    The Radiator

    3.9 (108 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffalo Chicken
    Matt C.

    I could've sworn on my life I had reviewed Radiator! What the heck, Matt! This is a great space in the Sunnyside neighborhood off 44th Ave. They do a little bit of everything here. Pablo's coffee, Leroy's Bagels, their own sandwich and salad menu, a full bar with happy hour deals, etc. Without question, the main selling point is the patio. Whether you're bringing the whole family with you or looking for an afternoon happy hour spot with your crew, the patio is the place to be. Tons of tables, seatings, patio umbrellas, even a gazebo. Now if you come here during the day, it essentially functions as a coworking and meeting space. They have outlets alongside the south corner of the restaurant and that's where you'll see everyone and their laptops lined up. I'm always extremely productive when I come here, so that's a plus! I will admit that I don't think that the food or drinks are anything to write home about. The sandwiches could be larger for $15 and the cocktails I've tried are solid, but not excellent. However, the staff is friendly and efficient and trained to do everything. It's a utility spot that is a must in my rotation because it can cater whatever I'm in the mood for. Oh, and last thing. Dogs, dogs, dogs. You're guaranteed to see a few good boys and girls while you're here! Check out the patio sometime on a sunny Denver day!

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    Mandy T.

    I came here for lunch with some friends on a Sunday, and the place was pretty busy. It's a great spot for meeting up with friends who have kids since there's an enclosed playground to keep them entertained. Unfortunately, my experience was overshadowed by an issue with my meal. There was wax paper in my Tuscan Chicken sandwich, and I didn't realize it until I had already eaten some of it. This really ruined the meal for me. The Spin Class salad was fine, but honestly, I can't remember much about it because the wax paper incident left such a negative impression.

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    Nicole F.

    Okay!! I am SO glad I found this coffee shop. Since moving to Denver- all the shops I have tried have been major let downs. This place was finally different! The ladies working this morning were so kind, greeted me with a smile, were helpful in my choices for my first visit and personable! I just grabbed a rosemary bag with chive cream cheese on my way to an appointment, but I could not wait and ripped into it as soon as I got back to the car! I was shocked when I walked up and saw the patio with various seating options, a nice taken care of turf, a children's playground and a garage door to roll up during the summer! There's even a gazebo near the playground that has a REALLY nice table under it. They do have a bar in there in addition to the coffee counter. All in all a great first trip. Can't wait to come back and hang out!! Update! I got the names of the two ladies working who were so amazing for me! Ky and Vickie!

    Linder S.

    A friend suggested this spot for a quick catch up session. Pretty nice patio area with a small climbing structure for younger kiddos. The service was okay. The person at the register didn't bother to greet us when we walked in and not friendly. They were out of bagels by 11:30 am and when our hot food was ready, we were not notified. Hopefully it was just an "off" day and would consider coming back for another try. Heard this is a good neighborhood spot and crowded on weekends.

    Cider? Yes please!
    Savanna B.

    Grabbed a beverage with my husband on their patio yesterday during happy hour. The specials were good but the bartender was really awesome- so nice!!! The bathrooms definitely needed attention, but otherwise it was a nice time.

    Peter H.

    Friends of mine recently visited on what was apparently a street sweeping day. While it is certainly the driver's responsibility to look at street signs it would take seconds for the staff to put up a sign at the door alerting clients of such a thing. $50 is a hefty fee. Again, it just shows that there is no interest, other than opening the door doors. The concept "open and they will come" does not work in the long run. You'll see.

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    Charisse Q.

    Such a cute place! They have a cute picture area inside and plenty of outside seating. This is a great place to go get a drink and let the kiddos play (when it's warm out). The nachos were pretty good, however kind of dry. The bartender was nice and patient and make some delicious drinks. I look forward to going back and trying some of their seasonal specialty drinks!

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    Sierra Q.

    This is a great place for parents who want to get out but have their your young kids in tow. The outdoor space is so nice with umbrellas at the tables and a couple of play structures for kids (unshaded). Indoor is also very cute and stylish. The nachos looked great but without queso they were dry. The portion size is huge which I can appreciate but would not order again due to dryness. They put a generous amount of bbq sauce but overal I found it overpowering and not the creamy element that could have elavated the dish. My French 75 was delicious and my toddler fully enjoyed his chocolate milk. The service was great, ordered at the counter and then picked up our drinks at the bar. We were given a food buzzer and picked up food at counter once it buzzed.

    Alexa N.

    The radiator is one of my favorite coffee shops in the sunnyside area! They have a lot of indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. It is a great place to work, study or just a casual meet up. I have recommended this place to a couple friends who needed to study and they loved it. It's a great place to walk to if you live in the area and it also has easy street parking. They have an variety of breakfast food you can choose from such as bagels, sandwiches, muffins, and pastries. Another cool thing about radiator is that they turn into a bar later in the afternoon and serve beer and cocktails.

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    Solid lox bagel, solid pumpkin coffee, and very cool interior. We were very happy to have our Air BnB nearby!

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    Want to give a shout out to the amazing staff at Radiator. They greet me and my dog every AM with a smile (and great coffee).

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    Gill makes the best nachos!!! And Austin is an amazing bartender. Definitely worth a stop, especially if you have kids :)

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