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The Bluebird District is a business improvement district along East Colfax Avenue in Denver. We list 30 places here, including bakeries and desserts, restaurants, bars, Mexican spots, burger joints and breakfast and brunch places. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like patio with full bar in the Bluebird District.
About Bluebird District
The Bluebird District is a stretch of East Colfax Avenue in central Denver, named for the Bluebird Theater, a longtime concert venue on the avenue. Our listings follow the boundary of the business improvement district as defined in City and County of Denver open data, so it is a compact commercial strip rather than a full residential neighborhood.
Colfax is one of Denver's best-known streets, and this section borders Congress Park and City Park, two neighborhoods that also appear on our site. Expect a walkable mix of music, nightlife, cafes and sit-down restaurants.
Eating and drinking in Bluebird District
Dining here is a blend of casual counters, bakeries, bars and a few full-service restaurants, with a mix of independent and chain locations. Many places offer takeout, online ordering and catering, and some take reservations or host private events.
- Bakeries and desserts: Sweets and pastries are among the most common place types, alongside restaurants and bars.
- Bars and cocktails: Full bars are common. Listed places include Middleman, known for original craft cocktails, amari and vermouth drinks, and boilermakers.
- Burgers, dogs and fast food: Listed places include Mile High City Sliders, known for smashed Angus cheeseburger sliders, and Steve's Snappin' Dogs, known for natural-casing hot dogs and chili-cheese fries.
- Sit-down dining: Mexican, French and European, barbecue and breakfast and brunch spots appear here, along with listed places such as Bastien's Restaurant (steakhouse; known for its Sugar Steak) and Tommy's Thai (known for Pad Thai and curries).
- Coffee and patios: Some places have outdoor seating, and listed places include Hooked on Colfax, known for local roaster espresso and housemade pastry.
Tips for eating in Bluebird District
- Use the Outdoor Seating, Full Bar or Reservations Accepted filters to match your plans, since each is offered by several listed places.
- If you are planning a group meal, filter for Private Dining / Events, which is one of the most common features here.
- Many places offer takeout and online ordering, so you can order ahead.
- Looking for breakfast? Filter for Breakfast Served, available at several listed places.
Bluebird District restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in the Bluebird District?
Our listings include bakeries and desserts, restaurants, bars and nightlife, Mexican, burgers, fast food, breakfast and brunch, and French and European places, plus barbecue, Thai and a steakhouse.
Are there places with outdoor seating in the Bluebird District?
Yes, some listed places have outdoor seating. Use the Outdoor Seating filter to see them.
What are the best restaurants in the Bluebird District?
We don't rank restaurants. To narrow your options, filter by cuisine or features such as Full Bar, Reservations Accepted or Kid-Friendly, or type a question into the search box.
Can I find places that take reservations or host private events?
Yes. Some listed places accept reservations, and private dining and events is among the most common features here. Use those filters to compare.