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- Local Family-Friendly Restaurant
- Local Bakery
- Local Burger
- Local Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
- Local Kids Menu
Local Family-Friendly Restaurant
Top Five
- Adelitas Cocina y Cantina
- Esters Denver
- Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery
- Mici Handcrafted Italian
- Oblio’s Pizzeria
The Winner
Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery
Families love the Farm House’s spacious, relaxed dining atmosphere overlooking the Rocky Mountains. After a handcrafted brew and delicious meal (everything from Farm House salmon picatta to the Colorado elk burger, as well as a hearty kids menu), enjoy a game of cornhole, giant Jenga, or bocce ball with your family, or hang out by the fire pit. 2990 Brewery Ln., Littleton
Local Bakery
Top Five*
- Allergy Free Baking Company
- Cake Crumbs Bakery and Café
- Moxie Bread Company
- Rheinlander Bakery
- Taste of Denmark
- Tokyo Premium Bakery
The Winners*
Allergy Free Baking Company
A dedicated gluten- and nut-free bakery, Allergy Free Baking Company is well-known for delicious treats, even among customers who do not have allergies. The owners are always able to give a recommendation based on specific dietary needs, and they carry egg-free, dairy-free, and soy-free items, too. Grab cookies, breads, brownies, cupcakes, or cinnamon rolls to go. 14011 W. Quincy Ave., Suite J, Morrison
Cake Crumbs Bakery and Café
Customers love stopping in to hang out at this historic locally-owned Park Hill staple known for its pastries, muffins, cookies, and custom cakes. Mini cookies and cupcakes are great for smaller sweet treats for little ones. The hearty and healthful breakfast and lunch café menu, as well as great coffee, means that parents will leave happy, too. 2216 Kearney St., Denver
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Local Burger
Top Five
- 5280 Burger Bar
- Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery
- Larkburger
- Park Burger
- Spanky’s Roadhouse
The Winner
Park Burger
Find award-winning specialty burgers with creative toppings such as tzatziki sauce, ginger lime aioli, and fried eggs in addition to hearty traditional patties and fries that customers rave about. There’s a Burger of the Month, craft beers from local breweries, milkshakes, and a $5 kids menu, making Park Burger’s four locations great places to hang out with the family. Four Denver locations
Local Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
Top Five
- Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
- Little Man Ice Cream
- Magill’s Ice Cream
- Sweet Cow
- Yogurt Brothers
The Winner
Yogurt Brothers
Grab a cup, fill it with one of Yogurt Brothers’ 16 frozen yogurt flavors, and add all the fruit and candy toppings you like for a customized treat. Families rave about the friendly staff, delicious yogurt, and ability to sample different flavors. It’s a place where all ages can hang out in a relaxed setting. 4680 W. 120th Ave., Westminster
Local Kids Menu
Top Five
- Acova
- Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery
- Linger
- Oblio’s Pizzeria
- Steuben’s
The Winner
Steuben’s
Comfort food, including pot roast and fried chicken served in a retro, upscale atmosphere makes Steuben’s the place where both adults and kids want to eat. Kids menu items—hot dog, hamburger, buttered noodles, or mac and cheese—are served on old-school cafeteria trays, with healthful fresh fruit or veggie sides. For dessert, there’s homemade ice cream, cupcakes, and soda floats. Two locations in Uptown Denver and Arvada
