Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Stopped in with kids. Kind of place we call a "hipster food court." Had some good al pastor tacos (Colorado FTW?!) from one place, a burger from another, and a local beer from the central bar. All the cashiers/bartenders were kind and helpful.
Erin S.
The bartenders are always wonderful, the food is amazing, and the focus on environmental friendliness is fantastic to see. I had the best bon mi sandwich I've ever had the other day and am still thinking about it! I love this place and recommend it all the time!
Lance L.
This new food hall is nestled in what looks like an abandoned part of Denver's industrial park area, kind of by The Source and Denver Coliseum. It's definitely cool hip and modern. The food is above average and there is something to suite everyone's pallet. The wife and I enjoyed splitting a chicken sandwich. Wanted to try the brisket but the smoker was apparently down that day. Parking is easy compared to paying and fighting for a spot in the downtown area. Very clean! It was quiet when we went. I'm married but I could see it might be a fun place to bring a new date as it seemed to appeal to a younger crowd. Despite that, definitely worth the drive to check it out. I'm not sure how you could be disappointed with the place.
Matt C.
Maybe I was already sold by the name alone. Maybe I'm relocating from a city with a lack of, rather zero, food halls. Maybe I'm romanticizing my experience because I came here with one of my favorite colleagues. Or maybe this place is just freakin' awesome. Zeppelin Station is a mothership if I've ever seen one. Comparatively to the other Denver food halls I've been to (not many, but a few), this one was slightly less crowded during the lunch rush. And to be utterly honest, this is a really good thing. Although I'm not much of a shopper, there are a few retail shops for browsing. I was very happy to find a coffee shop, since many food halls don't want them. The first floor probably has six restaurants, one bar, and an outside seating area, while the second floor holds a cool bar with ample seating for private events and/or secret lunch seating. Vinh Xuong - Vietnamese bakery specializing in banh mi's. The woman at the counter was so friendly she deserved a medal. The Combination Banh Mi with pate, Chinese BBQ, Vietnamese ham, and pork head cheese was phenomenal. I even added some chili oil to kick it up a notch. Campobaja - part of the Made in Mexico City pop up campaign, this was only their second (maybe first) day open! Grilled Octopus, Beef Cheek and Adobo Veggie Tacos were on the menu, with a side of Fresh Corn Panna Cotta. Talk about yum! We ended up chatting with Justin, the owner of the entire space, after he kindly offered to take our trays away. My colleague and I have been around long enough to know that only the owner of a place takes initiative like that, so naturally a conversation was struck! I'd recommend perusing around Zeppelin Station on your lunch break or when you're ISO of a new dinner & drink destination. At the Mothership, the water's just fine. #RiNoMade
Andres B.
One of my favorite food halls among the ever expanding scene in Denver. Seating options are excellent, dog friendly outside, beautifully designed, a couple very good art boutiques, and relatively easy to get in/out. Food wise, have only had the banh mi (very good, but probably more in the 4-star range), and lavender latte at the coffee shop which was excellent. Not totally sure why it's at 3.5 stars, but it's infinitely better than Milk Market and not quite as good as Denver Central Market (that's a compliment!). Hope the foot traffic picks up here...I'll certainly be coming back.
Nancy J.
We were hoping for a special food find. Unfortunately, it was a few restaurants, instead of a food hall. We settled on a chicken place that was okay. And chosen more out of lack of interest in other choices. Not many people. Perhaps we need to try again when it becomes more established.
Anna C.
We went here for gelato after having dinner at The Source; I was disappointed from the start. The building itself is a very unattractive structure and not the easiest to get to. They ID you before you can enter the building and once you're in and if you're over the age of 25 you will feel ancient. There is a tiered wall with cushions to sit on all the way up, you won't miss it it's right as you walk in. There are stores there but they are like minimal boutiquey type shops that were closed. If you're a hipster, vegan, vegetarian or under 25 this is your jam. All the food is varied so there is a good variety of different cuisine that will accommodate dietary needs. The bar seemed to be the only hoppin' part of the place and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. If you like The Source then you'd probably like this place. If you like the Dairy Block then you might be disappointed.
Yuli C.
There are a variety of food vendors. The place is very clean, not crowded, offer outdoor seating, and is just a good hang out spot. I've been here a couple of times and I honestly wonder why this place isn't hopping! Perhaps it's because I come after prime lunch time but still, I think people should give this a try. There is a bar, a pastrami sandwich shop, poke shop, Vietnamese sandwich shop aka Bahn Mi, Nashville hot chicken shop, ice cream shop, and a few others. So overall a good variety of options to choose from! I've tried four of these stalls and I've had mixed experiences, most were great while others were just ok. I'll be leaving reviews for the specific food vendors. I also wanted to note that this place is super clean! Every time I visited, there were staff members that were just cleaning, taking my trays even though I could have done it myself so I really appreciate that. The bathrooms are very clean and the hand lotion offers a nice extra for your time there.
Mark C.
Tons of restaurants inside this building. Most vendors take cash and credit card. The building is clearly marked on the floors to guide you to your destination. There is free water cups and water in the building. Parking is free for the 1st hour. Afterwards, they charge you after the 1st hour. Plenty of tables and seats to accommodate large parties. Recommend trying the vietnamese restaurant and the angry chicken place. Angry chicken sandwich and mac and cheese are great. Their 1/4 and 1/2 chicken are okay. Seasoning on the chicken is decent, but a bit overpriced. Bahi Mi sandwich was good and hearty. Comes with hot oil and jalepeno peppers on the side. There is a large bar inside the building serving alcohol if you want to check it out. They also have sushi restaurant here if you want to check it out as well.
Anastasia D.
Awesome spot, that's actually quiet and not overly crowded where you can hear yourself think and your friends talk! No need to fight for space, and there are plenty of food options, gluten free friendly too! The charcuterie at Au Feu is delicious and the current Scandinavian shop has super tasty fries! Overall the vibe of the place is laid back and friendly and a cool place to hang out with a good cocktail.
Zeppelin Station (ZS) is far less crowded than the other food halls in town, but it's because the many of the eateries are luster. SKAL serves a Colorado version of Icelandic food, don't worry whale is not on the menu. The beef tartar is over salted and we just threw it away after a few bites. We were excited to try it paired with macadamia nuts and beetroot glaze. These combos sound amazing, but the cook preparing the dish clearly didn't taste it before it went out. We also tried the fried cod, which was decent, but not a "raisin at the end of a sausage" (Google it, if you are confused) kind of dish. La Dona (tacos) was a step up from SKAL. We got three Al Pastor tacos. The creama sauce was delish, but the pork was over cooked and tough. On the opposite end of SKAL, the dish lacked salt. (To be fair, I'm not sure if my taste buds were killed by the salty tartar) so I'd like to give them another shot. The saving grace of Zeppelin Station is Kiss and Ride and Gelato Boy. Service at both of these locations were amazing. Kiss and Rode has unique drinks. Gelato Boy was the highlight of the night. Amazing flavors like mint chip.
Lauren D.
This place is so strange. RiNo has came a long way and Brighton Boulevard has certainly become a hot spot, but Zeppelin Station is a few blocks north of that and it feels so isolated. Five stars for having a complimentary parking garage, but once inside, it felt about as disconnected, sterile and strange as the location. The entrance is just a long hallway that splits in either direction, with all the restaurant concepts in the middle and everywhere is, corners! We found seating at one of the community tables near the bar and it's certainly more lively in that area, but whose idea was it to place random two person tables along the other hallways? All the people sitting at those tables looked sad. There's bench seating along the stairs leading to the second floor, but why would anyone want to sit there and hold their food on their lap? I'm so confused. I will add that there's some sort of Icelandic takeover going on right now and I actually found it really entertaining and it worked in favor of the overall weirdness of this space. An Icelandic comedian was performing when we left! Maybe I'll give this place another shot and see if the food is worth coming back for.
Matthew C.
Where else can you get Montréal style brisket, Nashville Style Hot Chicken, AND Lamb Belly prepared the Iceland way? Zeppelin station, situated near crossing sets of railroad tracks, doesn't give you much to go on from the ultra modern and bleak exterior. But once inside, the smells let you know you are in the right place. The building has various food stalls with high quality offerings, and two bars (upstairs and ground floor) serving libations to wash them down. Chicago based Budlong's is popular for its on trend Nashville Hot Chicken, but don't skip the collard greens. Of their sides, it is the best execution of southern cuisine. Au Feu has a brisket that will blow your mind, try it on their poutine. Keep in mind that this place is a food hall, so find your own table and clean it when you are done. There is a variety of seating options, but most are hightops. Something to think about if you are bringing little ones.
Leah D.
I loved that this cafeteria offered so many different options. Had a Banh Mi Sandwhich that was out of this world.
Haemin P.
Tried a salmon poke from OkPoke and it was awful. As soon as I got a whiff of the rice, I almost gagged. It was rotted. I'm guessing it was left out in the room temperature for too long. The grains were also hard. Ended up eating just the fish and toppings and threw away the rice. Waste of 12 bucks.
Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Stopped in with kids. Kind of place we call a "hipster food court." Had some good al pastor tacos (Colorado FTW?!) from one place, a burger from another, and a local beer from the central bar. All the cashiers/bartenders were kind and helpful.
The bartenders are always wonderful, the food is amazing, and the focus on environmental friendliness is fantastic to see. I had the best bon mi sandwich I've ever had the other day and am still thinking about it! I love this place and recommend it all the time!
This new food hall is nestled in what looks like an abandoned part of Denver's industrial park area, kind of by The Source and Denver Coliseum. It's definitely cool hip and modern. The food is above average and there is something to suite everyone's pallet. The wife and I enjoyed splitting a chicken sandwich. Wanted to try the brisket but the smoker was apparently down that day. Parking is easy compared to paying and fighting for a spot in the downtown area. Very clean! It was quiet when we went. I'm married but I could see it might be a fun place to bring a new date as it seemed to appeal to a younger crowd. Despite that, definitely worth the drive to check it out. I'm not sure how you could be disappointed with the place.
Maybe I was already sold by the name alone. Maybe I'm relocating from a city with a lack of, rather zero, food halls. Maybe I'm romanticizing my experience because I came here with one of my favorite colleagues. Or maybe this place is just freakin' awesome. Zeppelin Station is a mothership if I've ever seen one. Comparatively to the other Denver food halls I've been to (not many, but a few), this one was slightly less crowded during the lunch rush. And to be utterly honest, this is a really good thing. Although I'm not much of a shopper, there are a few retail shops for browsing. I was very happy to find a coffee shop, since many food halls don't want them. The first floor probably has six restaurants, one bar, and an outside seating area, while the second floor holds a cool bar with ample seating for private events and/or secret lunch seating. Vinh Xuong - Vietnamese bakery specializing in banh mi's. The woman at the counter was so friendly she deserved a medal. The Combination Banh Mi with pate, Chinese BBQ, Vietnamese ham, and pork head cheese was phenomenal. I even added some chili oil to kick it up a notch. Campobaja - part of the Made in Mexico City pop up campaign, this was only their second (maybe first) day open! Grilled Octopus, Beef Cheek and Adobo Veggie Tacos were on the menu, with a side of Fresh Corn Panna Cotta. Talk about yum! We ended up chatting with Justin, the owner of the entire space, after he kindly offered to take our trays away. My colleague and I have been around long enough to know that only the owner of a place takes initiative like that, so naturally a conversation was struck! I'd recommend perusing around Zeppelin Station on your lunch break or when you're ISO of a new dinner & drink destination. At the Mothership, the water's just fine. #RiNoMade
One of my favorite food halls among the ever expanding scene in Denver. Seating options are excellent, dog friendly outside, beautifully designed, a couple very good art boutiques, and relatively easy to get in/out. Food wise, have only had the banh mi (very good, but probably more in the 4-star range), and lavender latte at the coffee shop which was excellent. Not totally sure why it's at 3.5 stars, but it's infinitely better than Milk Market and not quite as good as Denver Central Market (that's a compliment!). Hope the foot traffic picks up here...I'll certainly be coming back.
We were hoping for a special food find. Unfortunately, it was a few restaurants, instead of a food hall. We settled on a chicken place that was okay. And chosen more out of lack of interest in other choices. Not many people. Perhaps we need to try again when it becomes more established.
We went here for gelato after having dinner at The Source; I was disappointed from the start. The building itself is a very unattractive structure and not the easiest to get to. They ID you before you can enter the building and once you're in and if you're over the age of 25 you will feel ancient. There is a tiered wall with cushions to sit on all the way up, you won't miss it it's right as you walk in. There are stores there but they are like minimal boutiquey type shops that were closed. If you're a hipster, vegan, vegetarian or under 25 this is your jam. All the food is varied so there is a good variety of different cuisine that will accommodate dietary needs. The bar seemed to be the only hoppin' part of the place and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. If you like The Source then you'd probably like this place. If you like the Dairy Block then you might be disappointed.
There are a variety of food vendors. The place is very clean, not crowded, offer outdoor seating, and is just a good hang out spot. I've been here a couple of times and I honestly wonder why this place isn't hopping! Perhaps it's because I come after prime lunch time but still, I think people should give this a try. There is a bar, a pastrami sandwich shop, poke shop, Vietnamese sandwich shop aka Bahn Mi, Nashville hot chicken shop, ice cream shop, and a few others. So overall a good variety of options to choose from! I've tried four of these stalls and I've had mixed experiences, most were great while others were just ok. I'll be leaving reviews for the specific food vendors. I also wanted to note that this place is super clean! Every time I visited, there were staff members that were just cleaning, taking my trays even though I could have done it myself so I really appreciate that. The bathrooms are very clean and the hand lotion offers a nice extra for your time there.
Tons of restaurants inside this building. Most vendors take cash and credit card. The building is clearly marked on the floors to guide you to your destination. There is free water cups and water in the building. Parking is free for the 1st hour. Afterwards, they charge you after the 1st hour. Plenty of tables and seats to accommodate large parties. Recommend trying the vietnamese restaurant and the angry chicken place. Angry chicken sandwich and mac and cheese are great. Their 1/4 and 1/2 chicken are okay. Seasoning on the chicken is decent, but a bit overpriced. Bahi Mi sandwich was good and hearty. Comes with hot oil and jalepeno peppers on the side. There is a large bar inside the building serving alcohol if you want to check it out. They also have sushi restaurant here if you want to check it out as well.
Awesome spot, that's actually quiet and not overly crowded where you can hear yourself think and your friends talk! No need to fight for space, and there are plenty of food options, gluten free friendly too! The charcuterie at Au Feu is delicious and the current Scandinavian shop has super tasty fries! Overall the vibe of the place is laid back and friendly and a cool place to hang out with a good cocktail.
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Zeppelin Station (ZS) is far less crowded than the other food halls in town, but it's because the many of the eateries are luster. SKAL serves a Colorado version of Icelandic food, don't worry whale is not on the menu. The beef tartar is over salted and we just threw it away after a few bites. We were excited to try it paired with macadamia nuts and beetroot glaze. These combos sound amazing, but the cook preparing the dish clearly didn't taste it before it went out. We also tried the fried cod, which was decent, but not a "raisin at the end of a sausage" (Google it, if you are confused) kind of dish. La Dona (tacos) was a step up from SKAL. We got three Al Pastor tacos. The creama sauce was delish, but the pork was over cooked and tough. On the opposite end of SKAL, the dish lacked salt. (To be fair, I'm not sure if my taste buds were killed by the salty tartar) so I'd like to give them another shot. The saving grace of Zeppelin Station is Kiss and Ride and Gelato Boy. Service at both of these locations were amazing. Kiss and Rode has unique drinks. Gelato Boy was the highlight of the night. Amazing flavors like mint chip.
This place is so strange. RiNo has came a long way and Brighton Boulevard has certainly become a hot spot, but Zeppelin Station is a few blocks north of that and it feels so isolated. Five stars for having a complimentary parking garage, but once inside, it felt about as disconnected, sterile and strange as the location. The entrance is just a long hallway that splits in either direction, with all the restaurant concepts in the middle and everywhere is, corners! We found seating at one of the community tables near the bar and it's certainly more lively in that area, but whose idea was it to place random two person tables along the other hallways? All the people sitting at those tables looked sad. There's bench seating along the stairs leading to the second floor, but why would anyone want to sit there and hold their food on their lap? I'm so confused. I will add that there's some sort of Icelandic takeover going on right now and I actually found it really entertaining and it worked in favor of the overall weirdness of this space. An Icelandic comedian was performing when we left! Maybe I'll give this place another shot and see if the food is worth coming back for.
Where else can you get Montréal style brisket, Nashville Style Hot Chicken, AND Lamb Belly prepared the Iceland way? Zeppelin station, situated near crossing sets of railroad tracks, doesn't give you much to go on from the ultra modern and bleak exterior. But once inside, the smells let you know you are in the right place. The building has various food stalls with high quality offerings, and two bars (upstairs and ground floor) serving libations to wash them down. Chicago based Budlong's is popular for its on trend Nashville Hot Chicken, but don't skip the collard greens. Of their sides, it is the best execution of southern cuisine. Au Feu has a brisket that will blow your mind, try it on their poutine. Keep in mind that this place is a food hall, so find your own table and clean it when you are done. There is a variety of seating options, but most are hightops. Something to think about if you are bringing little ones.
I loved that this cafeteria offered so many different options. Had a Banh Mi Sandwhich that was out of this world.
Tried a salmon poke from OkPoke and it was awful. As soon as I got a whiff of the rice, I almost gagged. It was rotted. I'm guessing it was left out in the room temperature for too long. The grains were also hard. Ended up eating just the fish and toppings and threw away the rice. Waste of 12 bucks.