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295 S. Pennsylvania St. Denver, CO 80209

303-362-0227

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Best Neighborhood Restaurant
Award Winner 2012

Cuisine(s): New American

Price: $$
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Parking: No Parking

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Cafe|Bar definitely fills a niche in the area north of West Washington Park -- although it took some smart operators to identify it. When owner Dane Huguley landed the lease for this spot off Alameda, he surveyed the neighborhood to determine the type of restaurant it needed. Noting the handful of Asian places, the two breakfast/brunch joints, the Greek spot and fine-dining option all within a couple of blocks, Huguley and chef Eric Rivera decided on a cafe and bar that offered less expensive seasonal American fare in comfortable digs that they hoped would attract regulars. They took a fine-dining sensibility and meshed it with European cafe culture, building a smart menu based on local, fresh ingredients and variations on familiar dishes -- though several surprises sneak in, too. A concise wine list, decent cocktail board and happy staff round out Cafe|Bar, making it an ideal spot for an aperitif or a nightcap, a casual dinner or a date night.

2012 | Best Neighborhood Restaurant

After they'd landed the lease for a spot on Alameda, Cafe|Bar owner Dane Huguley and chef Eric Rivera examined the area to determine what kind of restaurant would best fit. The result was a reimagined neighborhood joint, a spot that could lure nearby residents for any occasion, be it a dinner date, a nightcap or a working lunch. With a sexy design and sourcing that focuses on local, sustainably grown ingredients, the pair put together a menu of American fare -- which features large... More »

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By Laura Shunk | Thu, May 10, 2012

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By Laura Shunk | Fri, March 30, 2012

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By Laura Shunk | Tue, March 20, 2012

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Cafe|Bar fills a comforting niche, with some surprises

By Laura Shunk | Thu, January 05, 2012

On my first visit to Cafe|Bar, I spent an inordinate amount of time making plans for art projects. I'm not much of a DIY-er, but just about every decor item in the place gave me an idea for my own home. "How do you think they made those ornaments... More »
Photos: Cafe|Bar, the focus of this week's review

By Laura Shunk | Wed, January 4, 2012

This week's review took me to the area just north of West Washington Park, where Dale Huguley created Cafe|Bar in the former home of Pho Pasta. With the help of chef Eric Rivera, he married European c... More »
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Cafe|Bar

295 S. Pennsylvania St. Denver, CO 80209

303-362-0227

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