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West Highland is a residential Denver neighborhood on the city's northwest side, with its restaurants clustered along a few commercial streets. We list 71 places here, from American and Mexican kitchens to pizza spots, bakeries, cafes and bars. To narrow the results, use a feature filter or type a question like patio with happy hour in West Highland.
About West Highland
West Highland sits in northwest Denver, part of the broader area of neighborhoods known as the Highlands. It is a mostly residential neighborhood with small commercial stretches. Tennyson Street is a well-known commercial corridor in the northwest Denver Highlands area, and our Tennyson Street page overlaps with this one.
Eating and drinking in West Highland
Eating in West Highland is mostly a mix of casual American and Mexican places, with pizza, Italian, sushi, bakeries and coffee shops rounding out the list. Most listed places are independents, though some chain locations are mixed in.
- Main cuisines: American and Mexican are the most common, followed by pizza, Italian, sushi and Japanese.
- Bakeries and coffee: Listed places include Odell's Bagel, known for hand-rolled fermented bagels and house-whipped cream cheeses, and Victory Love & Cookies, known for cookies like Cowboy Joe and Lemon Lucy.
- Breakfast and brunch: Listed places include Highlands Cork & Cafe, known for breakfast paninis and a Cork Lox bagel, and Two Hands, known for smashed avocado toast and an açaí bowl.
- Mexican and bars: The Matador is listed for scratch-made margaritas and birria tacos, and many places have a full bar.
- Health-minded options: Nest At Nurture is listed for gluten-free vegan baked goods and a seed oil free kitchen, and many places note gluten-free or vegan options.
Tips for eating in West Highland
- Many places here offer online ordering, takeout or catering, so you can often plan ahead for a group or an event.
- Some places accept reservations, and some offer private dining. Check the listing before you go with a larger party.
- Use the feature filters to find full bars, vegan options or gluten-free options instead of scanning every listing.
- Tennyson Street is nearby and overlaps with this area, so check that page too if you want more choices within walking distance.
West Highland restaurants: FAQs
What kinds of restaurants are in West Highland?
American and Mexican places are the most common here, followed by pizza, bakeries, Italian, sushi and Japanese, cafes and bars. Most listed places are independents.
Are there vegan or gluten-free options in West Highland?
Yes. Many listings note vegan options, and many note gluten-free options. Use the feature filters to narrow the results.
Where is the best place to eat in West Highland?
We don't rank restaurants. To find a good fit, filter by cuisine or feature, such as a full bar, reservations or takeout, or type a question describing what you want.
Can I make reservations or host a group in West Highland?
Some listed places accept reservations and some offer private dining or events. Catering is also common, so check individual listings for details.