Restaurants in Brighton
Best Restaurants
German • $
Chicken Wings • $
“When we walked in and every table had a group seated, we knew it had to be good. The service was fast and the food was great! We had the traditional hot and mango habanero. For dessert we had the curros which came with chocolate and strawberry dips. Get extra strawberry, it’s good! Five stars.”
Brewery • $
“Friendly staff with great beer and seltzer choices. Plenty to do to keep the whole family entertained; arcade, outdoor patio seating, pizza truck and rotating food trucks.”
Mexican • $
“My family dines here quite a bit and La Estrelita does not disappoint. We've tried most of the items from the menu and have never been let down. The service stays busy and does a nice job attending to our dining needs. Be prepared for possible longer wait times during busy hours. They are popular!”
Family • $
“Staff was friendly and courteous. They noticed our toddler son was wearing his Spider-Man outfit and changed the show on the TV to Spider-Man. ? The tortillas are authentic. Hard to find in the restaurant business anymore. Can't say enough good things about this place.”
Hamburger • $
“Burgers are good. You have to ask for tomato or they don't put tomato on your burger. Which is a little weird. Meat has no seasoning. If you want a big burger. This is your place.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Mexican • $
“El Pollote has Excellent pollo asado! If you are in the Brighton / Denver Colorado area, stop in you won't be dissapointed. PS, the chicken enchiladas are excellent also.”
Juice • $
“I love visiting The Bridge Nutrition! The waffles are delicious and I HAVE to leave with a mega tea, Boss Babe is definitely one of my favorites. To top it off the girls there are super positive and friendly.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Bakery • $
“We first worked with Mulberries in 2023for our daughter Quinceanera. The cake was Absolutely Stunning and every single flavor was delicious. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. We now go for Birthday cakes and adore this bakery.”
Chicken Wings • $
“When we walked in and every table had a group seated, we knew it had to be good. The service was fast and the food was great! We had the traditional hot and mango habanero. For dessert we had the curros which came with chocolate and strawberry dips. Get extra strawberry, it’s good! Five stars.”
Mexican • $
“My family dines here quite a bit and La Estrelita does not disappoint. We've tried most of the items from the menu and have never been let down. The service stays busy and does a nice job attending to our dining needs. Be prepared for possible longer wait times during busy hours. They are popular!”
Family • $
“Staff was friendly and courteous. They noticed our toddler son was wearing his Spider-Man outfit and changed the show on the TV to Spider-Man. ? The tortillas are authentic. Hard to find in the restaurant business anymore. Can't say enough good things about this place.”
Hamburger • $
“Burgers are good. You have to ask for tomato or they don't put tomato on your burger. Which is a little weird. Meat has no seasoning. If you want a big burger. This is your place.”
Mexican • $
“El Pollote has Excellent pollo asado! If you are in the Brighton / Denver Colorado area, stop in you won't be dissapointed. PS, the chicken enchiladas are excellent also.”
Burgers • $
“If you want an absolutely delicious, flavorful, juicy plant based burger, you HAVE to try their Impossible burger! To me, it is the best by far! I totally forgot to add sautéed mushrooms, so that will take it to a whole new level, trust me, it does not disappoint!”
Bar & Grill • $
“I hosted my wife's 50th birthday party here at Copper Rail. Eric and his staff were absolutely awesome! They didn't charge a fee for the space, they had several options for food, and they had everything set up and ready to go by time our party started. I highly recommend Copper Rail to anyone who is throwing or hosting a large party. They are very accommodating and they took great care of everyone in our group for a very reasonable price.”
Mexican • $
“We absolutely love Kikos! it was one of the first places we found when we moved to Brighton and now it's our favorite place to eat and we regularly bring family and friends. It's always great food, great services and great prices. you can't go wrong at Kikos. I love their Mexican gumbo and my husband always gets the Torta.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The Salted Carmel coffee was perfect and the customer service was top notch ☕♥️”
Pho • $
“My wife and I come to this restaurant every weekend, great food, great service and a great staff. The food can be pricey, but for the amount you get is worth it. We have never had a bad order or experience with Pho TJ, we highly recommend paying a visit.”
Burgers • $
“If you want an absolutely delicious, flavorful, juicy plant based burger, you HAVE to try their Impossible burger! To me, it is the best by far! I totally forgot to add sautéed mushrooms, so that will take it to a whole new level, trust me, it does not disappoint!”
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Brewery • $
“Friendly staff with great beer and seltzer choices. Plenty to do to keep the whole family entertained; arcade, outdoor patio seating, pizza truck and rotating food trucks.”
Sushi • $$
“We went here without knowing if it was going to be good or not. Wow!! This place has the BEST SUSHI I’ve ever had! The place is set up super cute, It’s clean and the staff are super attentive. Everything we had was absolute delicious!! I am so excited we have something like this in Brighton. I can’t wait to come back.”
Cheesesteaks • $
“Great Sandwiches! Comfort dining with South Philadelphia vibe! Go Eagles 🦅”
Bar & Grill • $
“I hosted my wife's 50th birthday party here at Copper Rail. Eric and his staff were absolutely awesome! They didn't charge a fee for the space, they had several options for food, and they had everything set up and ready to go by time our party started. I highly recommend Copper Rail to anyone who is throwing or hosting a large party. They are very accommodating and they took great care of everyone in our group for a very reasonable price.”
Mexican • $
“We absolutely love Kikos! it was one of the first places we found when we moved to Brighton and now it's our favorite place to eat and we regularly bring family and friends. It's always great food, great services and great prices. you can't go wrong at Kikos. I love their Mexican gumbo and my husband always gets the Torta.”
Burgers • $$
“Good food, crispy fries, large portions. Prices good for what you get. Will go again”
24 Hour Restaurants
Mexican • $
“First things first, DELICIOUS, BOMB, GREAT, AMAZING what can I say!? I have been on the search for some good tacos and this was bombalicious and HIT THE SPOT!! I loved how packed they have the food, I had Carne asada tacos and let me tell you it was sooooooooo good I’m so happy I came in today I fell in love ! My father in law had tacos de Lengua and tacos de cabeza and he inhaled them ! He loved it so much we put it under our favorite restaurant list and will be back 100% ignore the negative comments because it’s clean, great quality, great service, and great price!”
Fast Food • $
“This place is so friendly. There is one particular guy that we usually see in the mornings that is so nice and helpful. Idk his name. The food here is prolly better than most mc donalds I have been to and love love that they are 24hours!”
Breakfast • $
“went here for the first time this morning for breakfast. it was pretty good. We will be back!”
Mexican • $
“OK, so it's not often I take home leftovers and cannot wait to devour them. The food from Tacos Chihuas gets even better after a day or two. LOVE the breakfast and dinners. Please don't skip trying this place! Breakfast huevos y jamon, and chile relleno for dinner were MAGNIFICO!”
Takeout Restaurants
Burgers • $$
“Good food, crispy fries, large portions. Prices good for what you get. Will go again”
Breakfast • $
“went here for the first time this morning for breakfast. it was pretty good. We will be back!”
Mexican • $
“OK, so it's not often I take home leftovers and cannot wait to devour them. The food from Tacos Chihuas gets even better after a day or two. LOVE the breakfast and dinners. Please don't skip trying this place! Breakfast huevos y jamon, and chile relleno for dinner were MAGNIFICO!”
Bar & Grill • $
“The Sandbox has a great atmosphere with friendly and fun people! Cheap drinks, good food with a large menu, and pool tables- doesn’t get much better than that!”
Salvadoran • $
“It was my first time visiting and buying meat. There are no signs out there so if you are not familiar with the location, you will not find it.
Remember it's cash only.”
Brewery • $
“We went in on Sunday for the all y can eat pizza and I can say we are impressed. The crab cheese wonton pizza is to die for sound weird but it’s amazing. Staff was super friendly in explaining the pizza to us we will be returning”
Pizza • $
“Fast friendly service. Just a little interesting that the teenagers were busting their butts while the manager was on his cell phone on a personal call laughing and joking while the phone was ringing, and the staff was busy with customers. Be an example!!”
Mexican • $
“LOVE this PLACE!!! best food in town and big micheladas! always a fun experience with the staff there. highly recommend this restaurant.”
Chinese • $
“I’ve been looking for a good Thai spot here in Brighton. I saw on the online menu they had Thai options so I stopped in. It was relaxing inside the restaurant even though they were very busy! Constant orders, so much be a good spot if everyone is coming here! Even though they were busy I felt I got good customer service. The staff were friendly, the food came out fast, and the curry was really good. Not too spicy. The vegetable egg rolls had good flavor and tasted fresh. Really good size portions! I will definitely come back”
“Maaaan that new cook is something else boy, I tell ya! Mans straight seasoning his food like his ancestors was melanated. Whatever hood yall pulled him from ya best not be throwing him back!”
Mexican • $
“A group of us, here for a week-long work trip, chose Spicy Tacos at the recommendation of some local Brighton Police Officers who said it was fantastic. And they were right. The service was friendly and swift. The food was served quickly, perfectly cooked and tasted great! Thanks for the friendly service and great experience, Spicy Taco!”
Italian • $$
“Caleb was the best! He remembered everything! Great attitude and service the whole experience. I felt like he was my best friend. Definitely made us feel like family and the new restaurant had a nice ambiance.”
Bar & Grill • $
“The Sandbox has a great atmosphere with friendly and fun people! Cheap drinks, good food with a large menu, and pool tables- doesn’t get much better than that!”
Salvadoran • $
“It was my first time visiting and buying meat. There are no signs out there so if you are not familiar with the location, you will not find it.
Remember it's cash only.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Juice • $
“I love visiting The Bridge Nutrition! The waffles are delicious and I HAVE to leave with a mega tea, Boss Babe is definitely one of my favorites. To top it off the girls there are super positive and friendly.”
Fast Food • $
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Brighton Dairy Queen for making my son an amazing cake!!! The whole process was fantastic from the ordering to the pick-up. The cake was so perfect!!! It was decorated just perfectly for his personality. It was super tasty!!!”
Tex-Mex • $$
“Prompt and friendly service. Decent food - large portions. Lettuce in the salad I had was a day too old but edible.”
Bar & Grill • $
“It's a great place to eat and enjoy ? Drinks and fun family and friends Hanging you can eat there posolee On Sunday.. ?????”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Muy Ricos antojitos!! Muy Buenos y refrescantez pa este calor. Aparte d amable muy buen servicio.”
Chinese • $
“this is possibly the best chinese food you'll eat on the entire west coast. these restaurants have won multiple awards for a reason. The miserable Karen's complaining about this place will never be happy in life, ignore them. I come here every year for my birthday. Awesome atmosphere, great food and i CANNOT believe people are complaining about their waiters not knowing english. THATS HOW YOU KNOW THE FOOD IS GONNA BE GOOD. 5/5, leaving this review to combat the clowns of our society leaving bad reviews, this is FOR YOU.”
Bar • $
“Came in and smelled the bbq. I Had to order a burger 🍔. It was delicious!! Cooked perfectly and Spicy 🌶️ just how I like it!!!”
Fast Food • $
“Love, love, love this location. Logan and Michelle run a great store. Allan, Sam, and their co-workers always take care of us. Food is excellent, restaurant is clean, and plenty of ketchup. Will continue to go there.”
Pizza • $
“I absolutely fell in love with this pizza. The XL !! Are you kidding me? Can't get Any better then that. Only complaint..... Need a bigger vehicle to get it home. The manager at this location was super duper cool. Clean, friendly, and worth waiting 20 min.”
Pizza • $
“We met some friends for dinner outside at Simply pizza at the Run Westy Run Food Truck Park. It’s awesome pizza! We ordered four different pizzas and they were all delicious. The kids ran around and played the outdoor games while while we listened to music and enjoyed our pizza. It was awesome! Highly recommend, but kinda want it to stay a hidden gem.”
Brewery • $
“We went in on Sunday for the all y can eat pizza and I can say we are impressed. The crab cheese wonton pizza is to die for sound weird but it’s amazing. Staff was super friendly in explaining the pizza to us we will be returning”
Pizza • $
“Fast friendly service. Just a little interesting that the teenagers were busting their butts while the manager was on his cell phone on a personal call laughing and joking while the phone was ringing, and the staff was busy with customers. Be an example!!”
Cheap Eats
Dessert • $
“Their drinks are very good, and the bubble waffles are to die for. Very friendly service too!”
Mexican • $
“This is a local Colorado favorite! I drove thru and grabbed breakfast for me and friends! EVERYONE enjoyed the food from Santiago's! Their tortillas are definitely homemade! Their breakfast burritos were cheap, and the best in Brighton, Colorado! I give this establishment a 10 out of 10 people!! VISIT your local Santiago's whenever you get chance! Try the smothered green chili burrito!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Deyna was super kind and sweet I went in today and got a drink and was super happy did not get argued with at all I had an experience early on in the year where I did not want to come to this location anymore. The new staff definitely changed my mind more welcoming than the old ones.”
Fast Food • $
“Went on opening day around 1 pm...about an hour wait in drive thru, to be expected. service was exemplary for 1st day! BEST YET...FOOD WAS AMAZING! So most definitely, recommending Freddy's Custard & Steakburgers of Brighton!”
Chicken Wings • $
“ordered a 32 piece and were not disappointed! got Nashville hot and santa fe. Nashville wasn't very hot but still tasty. wings were great size and cooked perfectly. so juicy. fries also good. just needed a tad more seasoning. 8 out of 10 will order again!”
Mexican • $
“Good food & they give big portions ask for Evelyn awesome waitress...”
American • $
“Hadn't been to a village inn for years! But found this one on my vacation to Colorado? The waitress was having a very bad day, she couldn't get anything right! We got somebody else's order or something! Mark, the manager came out to fix it! He took care of everything! Us and his employee by giving her a little extra longe break! Whatever he did, he did it in private! I hate to see someone reprimanded in front of people? Going to hit this place again on my way back! Thanks Mark You're doing a GREAT job!”
Cheesesteaks • $
“The food was so good the wings sandwiches everything is so good staffs are nice they don't make a fuss about everything come here it's very ch3ap if you eat by yourself”
Fast Food • $
“We ordered Roast Beef for a Graduation Party. We talked with Guy and he helped us set up a pick up time. It worked out GREAT. We look forward to using them again. Thank you, Guy and your staff for making this a VERY easy process. The guest loved the beef. Thanks again, Sigg Family”
Coffee Shops • $
“Was not having a great day, ordered 4 drinks for my kids and I, my daughter promptly spilled all of them getting in the car. The manager and team were so kind, they offered to help with the mess and remade my drinks free of charge immediately to get me on my way. I could not be more thankful. That was a lot of money and of course it was on the way to school so I didn’t have much time. They were absolutely amazing and made the situation a little less stressful for my poor daughter!!!”
Fast Food • $
“Swung by this Wendy’s after runnin around town and it did the job. Burger come out hot, fries was fresh enough, and my drink was cold, so I walked out with a full belly. Staff was decent and the place looked alright, not spotless but fine for a quick bite. Nothin fancy, just simple fast food that hits the spot when you’re hungry and in a hurry”
American • $
“The server we had didn't check on us very much and did not refill our glasses in a timely manner had to wait 7 to 10 minutes to get a refill on the drinks we were there for well over an hour and only had two refills on our lemonade”
Mexican • $
“LOVE this PLACE!!! best food in town and big micheladas! always a fun experience with the staff there. highly recommend this restaurant.”
Chinese • $
“I’ve been looking for a good Thai spot here in Brighton. I saw on the online menu they had Thai options so I stopped in. It was relaxing inside the restaurant even though they were very busy! Constant orders, so much be a good spot if everyone is coming here! Even though they were busy I felt I got good customer service. The staff were friendly, the food came out fast, and the curry was really good. Not too spicy. The vegetable egg rolls had good flavor and tasted fresh. Really good size portions! I will definitely come back”
Bar • $
“Maaaan that new cook is something else boy, I tell ya! Mans straight seasoning his food like his ancestors was melanated. Whatever hood yall pulled him from ya best not be throwing him back!”
Sushi • $$
“We went here without knowing if it was going to be good or not. Wow!! This place has the BEST SUSHI I’ve ever had! The place is set up super cute, It’s clean and the staff are super attentive. Everything we had was absolute delicious!! I am so excited we have something like this in Brighton. I can’t wait to come back.”
Mexican • $
“A group of us, here for a week-long work trip, chose Spicy Tacos at the recommendation of some local Brighton Police Officers who said it was fantastic. And they were right. The service was friendly and swift. The food was served quickly, perfectly cooked and tasted great! Thanks for the friendly service and great experience, Spicy Taco!”
Latest Reviews
American • $
“Hadn't been to a village inn for years! But found this one on my vacation to Colorado? The waitress was having a very bad day, she couldn't get anything right! We got somebody else's order or something! Mark, the manager came out to fix it! He took care of everything! Us and his employee by giving her a little extra longe break! Whatever he did, he did it in private! I hate to see someone reprimanded in front of people? Going to hit this place again on my way back! Thanks Mark You're doing a GREAT job!”
Bar & Grill • $
“I hosted my wife's 50th birthday party here at Copper Rail. Eric and his staff were absolutely awesome! They didn't charge a fee for the space, they had several options for food, and they had everything set up and ready to go by time our party started. I highly recommend Copper Rail to anyone who is throwing or hosting a large party. They are very accommodating and they took great care of everyone in our group for a very reasonable price.”
Bar & Grill • $
“It's a great place to eat and enjoy ? Drinks and fun family and friends Hanging you can eat there posolee On Sunday.. ?????”
Mexican • $
“LOVE this PLACE!!! best food in town and big micheladas! always a fun experience with the staff there. highly recommend this restaurant.”
Mexican • $
“Have been eating here since the place opened . It was good at first then went down hill quick . Tonight the food was really good and the customer service also . All the other reviews are what I’ve experienced previously”
Mexican • $
“I went in to try the food it was really good. The green salsa is on point that I bought a pint of it. The service is excellent! I definitely recommend this place if you're craving tacos.”
Family • $
“Staff was friendly and courteous. They noticed our toddler son was wearing his Spider-Man outfit and changed the show on the TV to Spider-Man. ? The tortillas are authentic. Hard to find in the restaurant business anymore. Can't say enough good things about this place.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Chicken Wings • $
“They can do better with food by serving warm wings.our wings was cold when we got and fries were ok not wow.But service was very awesome our server came so frequently and kept checking on us.”
Mexican • $
“Came back to visit Colorado after moving to Arizona 8 years ago and I knew I had to come to Santiago's! I've craved their chile fries since I've left! They've done a remodel since I moved and it's amazing and the service and food are still the best!”
Fast Food • $
“Fresh off the grill cheese burgers where great buns toasted and hot and tasty haven’t had a hamburger like this in years from a mc Donald’s and a pineapple mango refresher to wash it all down”
Mexican • $
“Have been eating here since the place opened . It was good at first then went down hill quick . Tonight the food was really good and the customer service also . All the other reviews are what I’ve experienced previously”
Fast Food • $
“This place is so friendly. There is one particular guy that we usually see in the mornings that is so nice and helpful. Idk his name. The food here is prolly better than most mc donalds I have been to and love love that they are 24hours!”
Fast Food • $
“Love, love, love this location. Logan and Michelle run a great store. Allan, Sam, and their co-workers always take care of us. Food is excellent, restaurant is clean, and plenty of ketchup. Will continue to go there.”
American • $
“Hadn't been to a village inn for years! But found this one on my vacation to Colorado? The waitress was having a very bad day, she couldn't get anything right! We got somebody else's order or something! Mark, the manager came out to fix it! He took care of everything! Us and his employee by giving her a little extra longe break! Whatever he did, he did it in private! I hate to see someone reprimanded in front of people? Going to hit this place again on my way back! Thanks Mark You're doing a GREAT job!”
Pizza • $
“I absolutely fell in love with this pizza. The XL !! Are you kidding me? Can't get Any better then that. Only complaint..... Need a bigger vehicle to get it home. The manager at this location was super duper cool. Clean, friendly, and worth waiting 20 min.”
Tex-Mex • $$
“Prompt and friendly service. Decent food - large portions. Lettuce in the salad I had was a day too old but edible.”
American • $
“The server we had didn't check on us very much and did not refill our glasses in a timely manner had to wait 7 to 10 minutes to get a refill on the drinks we were there for well over an hour and only had two refills on our lemonade”
Deli • $
“i did take out today was a great experience worker katie was very calm and patient with all of my questions and needs made me feel welcome and didn’t rush me at all. food was also amazing will definitely be going back! give that girl katie a raise!”
Mexican • $
“First things first, DELICIOUS, BOMB, GREAT, AMAZING what can I say!? I have been on the search for some good tacos and this was bombalicious and HIT THE SPOT!! I loved how packed they have the food, I had Carne asada tacos and let me tell you it was sooooooooo good I’m so happy I came in today I fell in love ! My father in law had tacos de Lengua and tacos de cabeza and he inhaled them ! He loved it so much we put it under our favorite restaurant list and will be back 100% ignore the negative comments because it’s clean, great quality, great service, and great price!”
New Restaurants
Coffee Shops • $
“I have been to willow and fern twice now and I’ve never been disappointed! Absolutely love their outside patio which is kid friendly with toys and a play house! Super delicious coffee, matcha, and pastries.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Someone recommended this place to us and I'm glad they did. The coffee was excellent and I loved the atmosphere. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with questions. I ordered the yogurt parfait and it was delicious. My husband got a breakfast burrito and said it was pretty good but not the best he's ever had. He thought the wrap was too thick/ doughy.
Overall, this is a great place to get breakfast, coffee, lunch or even cocktails.”
Italian • $$
“Caleb was the best! He remembered everything! Great attitude and service the whole experience. I felt like he was my best friend. Definitely made us feel like family and the new restaurant had a nice ambiance.”
Hamburger • $
“The staff is always polite and friendly. The dining room, drink and condiment/ napkin/ straw stations are pretty much always clean and stocked. Everyone's uniforms are almost always clean and worn in a professional manner. The food is always good and presented in an appealing manner.”
Barbecue • $
“Brisket and pulled pork were excellent! Really liked the street corn and free ice cream. Prices are all very reasonable”
Mexican • $
“Really glad I found this taco truck. It’s a challenge to find legit Mexican food in Brighton, but this place definitely delivers. The tripas were crispy/flavorful. Also, the asada burrito was delicious. Highly recommend checking them out!”
Fast Food • $
“I love Cane's I love there sauce and there fries. Only thing I wish they had more sides. If they had like Mac and cheese or something with it it would be the best. But the kids love it one of there favorite places”
Coffee Shops • $
“I had a great experience thanks to the outstanding customer service! The staff were friendly and genuinely cared about helping me find a drink since it was my first time! They took the time to answer all of my questions and went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable! I look forward to coming back!”
Tacos • $
“Friendly staff, quick and bloody excellent! Tried 3 different tacos, steak fajita, texicana, and the rusty taco. All fire. Makes me sad that we dont have them in Canada. It made my trip to Denver complete on the way out of town! Met the owner as well. Super friendly and informative gentleman 👏 especially being a rough neck looking Punk rock trucker they treated me very respectfully! Thank you. I'll be back for sure your next run!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“My go to Dutch location, the people here are super sweet to my mom and I and have brought us nothing but absolute joy to us even in our darkest moments. Noah, Nicole, and Ethan are incredibly amazing people and we adore them beyond reason. Thank you all for treating us with such kindness, we love y'all”
“Amazing service and amazing food. plus the desserts are phenomenal.”