Bakery counters in Denver worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

Where to queue for bread and pastry

Rebel Bread ★ 4.7

Tue-Sun 7:00 to 14:00, closed MondayNaturally-leavened sourdough and laminated pastries

Rebel Bread in Denver is Zach Martinucci's South Broadway sourdough bakery, milling Colorado wheat and selling at farmers markets across the Front Range.

Worth the queue: Country sourdough loaf

675 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

Trompeau Bakery ★ 4.6

Wed-Sun 7:00 to 14:00Walk-in onlyFrench baking and viennoiserie

Trompeau Bakery in Denver is Bertrand Faucheux's South Pearl French bakery, a 2018 viennoiserie counter with croissants and tarts in the classical Parisian style.

Worth the queue: Almond croissant

1701 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Devil's Food Bakery and Cookery ★ 4.4

Wed-Sun 7:00 to 16:00Walk-in onlyCakes, pies and breakfast pastries

Devil's Food Bakery and Cookery in Denver is the Wash Park bakery on Gaylord Street since 2000, with a cake counter, breakfast pastries and a strong wedding-cake business.

Worth the queue: Bourbon pecan pie

1024 S Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80209

Denver Pie Company ★ 4.3

Mon-Sat 9:00 to 18:00, Sun 10:00 to 16:00Walk-in onlyAmerican-style pies

Denver Pie Company in Denver is the Yale Avenue family bakery, a 1995 pie counter with seasonal fruit fillings and a long-running Thanksgiving rush.

Worth the queue: Sour cream apple pie

2334 W Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80223

Izzio Artisan Bakery ★ 4.4

Mon-Fri 7:00 to 15:00 (Louisville HQ), Denver wholesaleOld-world breads and sourdough

Izzio Artisan Bakery in Louisville is Mariano Lopez's wholesale-and-retail sourdough bakery supplying Denver restaurants and grocers since 2007.

Worth the queue: Country boule

455 S Pierce Ave, Louisville, CO 80027

Moxie Bread Co ★ 4.7

Tue-Sun 7:00 to 17:00Walk-in onlyWhole-grain sourdough and pastries

Moxie Bread Co in Louisville is Andy Clark's whole-grain sourdough bakery, the Front Range wheat-mill program that wholesales to Rebel Bread and Reunion in Denver.

Worth the queue: Levain country loaf

641 Main St, Louisville, CO 80027

Happy Bakeshop ★ 4.2

Tue-Sat 10:00 to 18:00, Sun 10:00 to 15:00Walk-in onlyCupcakes and cookies

Happy Bakeshop in Denver is the Highland cupcake counter on 32nd Avenue, a 2008 cookies-and-cupcake shop with seasonal flavors and a strong gluten-free menu.

Worth the queue: Salted caramel cupcake

3621 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Bakeries in Denver, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Denver?

Peak food season in Denver is year-round.

What time do people eat in Denver?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Denver?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Denver?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Denver rewards trust.

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