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"It didn't make sense, at first, to put a restaurant in the middle of nowhere," says Bob Blair, the chef/owner of Fuel Cafe, which he opened in the middle of nowhere in early 2008. But how could he have known that his restaurant would make this spot in River North, by the Taxi project, a real destination? People now flock to Fuel for breakfast, lunch and dinner; for pastries and coffees and sandwiches and salads; for the Mediterranean-inspired dinners, from small plates to big, meatier entrees; or just to sit outside on the expansive patio, a true urban oasis, and watch the Platte River -- and the traffic -- go by.

Cuisine(s): Breakfast, Contemporary, Deli

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Breakfast, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Free, Lot Available

Westword Reviews and News

Jonathan Greschler was notoriously shy...until he became a bartender

By Laura Shunk | Fri, January 27, 2012

Jonathan Greschler, who recently landed behind the bar at Fuel Cafe, started bartending right after college. "I was in North Carolina working at a microbrewery," he remembers. "The guys behind More >
Thanksgiving on a stick! The Denver County Fair throws a party for its cookbook

By Patricia Calhoun | Wed, November 16, 2011

The folks who put on the Denver County Fair last July didn't have a lot of control over the food sold at the event: The concessionaires came with the National Western Stock Show venue. But they More >
Tonight: Denver Yard Harvest kick-off event at Fuel Cafe

By Patrick Langlois | Thu, June 16, 2011

Denver Yard Harvest, a new urban farming initiative, is kicking off its cause at a fundraiser from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight at Fuel Cafe. The non-profit group's goal is to harvest surplus frui More >
Justice League of Street Food rolls into RiNo

By Jenny An | Mon, June 6, 2011

Denver's Wayfarer-wearing set descended en masse on RiNo, just north of Fuel Cafe, for Saturday's Justice League of Street Food party, the first of the season. Within two hours of the 5 p.m. More >
Fuel Cafe helps energize the RiNo neighborhood

By Robin Chotzinoff | Thu, May 06, 2010

It's not quite spring, but there's hope: Ramps and morels are on the menu. If the weather wasn't so cold and rainy, the waiter could open the glass garage door that separates our table from the patio. Soon, he says. Beyond the patio and the parkin... More >

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amanda.lindelow

| Tue, September 28, 2010

the name says it all! great location and friendly staff.

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tannaruzicka

| Thu, July 01, 2010

Its a little out of the way, but find and go here. They have exotic drinks and food.

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pam121684

| Wed, June 30, 2010

The dishes I have tired have been cold and under seasoned. After waiting 30 minutes for my lunch the other day I had to ask where it was, then, 10 minutes later a waiter dropped my dish on my table. It was cold. When I asked for condiments to make an incredibly dry pulled port sandwich palatable, I was denied any condiments because it appears I insulted the owner by even asking and told that �you don�t put that on our sandwiches�. They may be much more accommodating to people that make �Fuel� a destination, but if you work in the area, expect the rudest most pretentious service I have received in Denver.

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Main Menu

Soup

Cup $4.25
Bowl $5.50
Add A Side Salad Of Organic Mixed Greens For $2.50

Organic Soup Du Jour
with bread and butter

$4.25
$5.50
Add A Side Salad Of Organic Mixed Greens For $2.50

Organic Veggie Chili
with tortilla chips no dairy, soy, tvp, grains, or corn. topped with tillamook cheddar & sour cream

Salads
Served With Bread & Butter

$7.50

Southwestern Tuna
on organic mixed greens with tomato, cheddar & ranch dressing

$7.50

Cobb
organic mixed greens with turkey, bacon, hard-boiled egg, swiss, cheddar, tomato & bleu cheese dressing

$7.50

Organic Spinach
goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, bacon, cranberries, hard boiled egg & organic balsamic vinaigrette

Sandwiches
Served Grilled Or Cold With Kettle Chips, Substitute An Organic Green Salad – $2.50, Substitute A Cup Of Soup - $3.00, Many Substitutions Can Be Acommodated – Just Ask. Substitutions And Additions: Whole Grain Spelt Bread Available! Vegan Mayonnaise & Earth Balance Also Available! Bacon, Turkey, Ham Or Pastrami $.50/slice – Cheese $.50/slice – Avocado $1.00 – Pesto Spread $.50, Tomato, Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, Extra Greens Add $.50

$7.00

Southwestern Tuna
tuna, cheddar, tomato & mixed greens on sourdough

$7.00

Italian Turkey
turkey breast, pesto, pepper-jack cheese, mixed greens & tomato on sourdough

$7.00

Pastrami & Swiss
with mayo, organic dijon mustard, tomato, & mixed greens on campanolo

$7.00

B.l.a.t
bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato with mayo on toasted sourdough

$7.00

Veggie Medley
pepper-jack cheese, pesto, roasted red peppers, avocado, red onion & mixed greens on sourdough (cold only)

$7.00

Vegan Medley
vegan cream cheese & mayo, roasted red peppers, avocado, red onion & mixed greens on sourdough (cold only)

$7.00

Hummus
house-made organic hummus, avocado, red onion, mixed greens & tomato on whole wheat (cold only)

$7.00

Grilled Veggie
pepper-jack cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers & our marinated mushroom and onion mix on sourdough

$7.00

Grilled Vegan
vegan cream cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers & our marinated mushroom and onion mix on sourdough

$7.00

Grilled Cheese With Bacon & Apple
with cheddar and provolone on sourdough

$6.00

Basic Grilled Cheese
cheddar and provolone on sourdough

$8.00

Any Half Sandwich
cup of soup & organic green salad or kettle chips

$4.50

Any Half Sandwich
with kettle chips

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