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Northwest Aurora, as we define it, is the area within a mile of Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, Colorado. We list 56 places here, from Mexican restaurants and bakeries to bars, breweries and cafes. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like patio with happy hour near Stanley Marketplace.
About Northwest Aurora (Stanley Marketplace)
Northwest Aurora is the part of Aurora, Colorado around Stanley Marketplace, near the Denver city line. Its best-known landmark is Its best-known landmark is Stanley Marketplace, a food hall and marketplace in the former Stanley Aviation factory building, where the company made aircraft ejection seats. The building now holds a mix of restaurants, bars, shops and event space.
For this guide, we count any listing within one mile of Stanley Marketplace. That radius reaches into neighboring parts of Aurora, so our pages for Havana Street and East Colfax (Aurora) overlap with this one.
Eating and drinking in Northwest Aurora (Stanley Marketplace)
Mexican food is the most common cuisine among listed places here, followed by bakeries and desserts, bars and nightlife, breweries and distilleries, and cafes. Most places are independent, and chains make up a small share.
- Mexican and tacos: Mexican is the largest category, with tacos also appearing as a cuisine.
- Bakeries and desserts: Listed places include Lala's Bakery, known for custom made-to-order cakes and gluten-free cakes, and Banh and Butter Bakery Cafe, known for Asian-French inspired croissants and iced Vietnamese egg coffee.
- Bars and breweries: Listed places include Second Dawn Brewing Co, known for West Coast pilsner and hazy IPA, and The Local Drive, a bar known for TrackMan indoor golf simulators and Colorado craft cocktails.
- Restaurants and pizza: Listed places include Annette, known for wood-fired vegetables and house cocktails, and Sazza Pizza + Salads, known for its Verdi four-cheese pizza and garlic knots.
- Common features: Many listings offer online ordering, catering and private dining or events. Some list gluten-free or vegetarian options, delivery, takeout, breakfast and happy hour.
Tips for eating in Northwest Aurora (Stanley Marketplace)
- Many listings accept private dining or events and offer catering, so this area works for group gatherings as well as casual meals.
- If you have dietary needs, use the gluten-free and vegetarian filters, since some places here list those options.
- Some listings accept reservations, but many do not, so check a listing before you go with a larger group.
- Our boundary is a radius around Stanley Marketplace, so a place may also appear on the Havana Street or East Colfax (Aurora) pages.
Northwest Aurora (Stanley Marketplace) restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in Northwest Aurora?
Mexican restaurants are the most common listings, along with bakeries and desserts, bars, breweries and distilleries, cafes, barbecue and breakfast spots. Most are independent rather than chains.
Are there places with a happy hour in Northwest Aurora?
Yes, some listings here offer happy hour. Use the Happy Hour feature filter to see them, or type a question like happy hour near Stanley Marketplace.
Where can I find bakeries and coffee in Northwest Aurora?
Bakeries and desserts are one of the larger categories here, and cafes and coffee shops are also listed. Listed places include Lala's Bakery and Banh and Butter Bakery Cafe.
What is the best restaurant in Northwest Aurora?
We don't rank restaurants. To narrow your options, filter by cuisine or features like gluten-free options, takeout or reservations, or describe what you want in the search box.