Restaurants in Thornton

“Trudi was our server today she was fast and friendly! Would go back and ask for her to serve us again.”

“Amazing food and great service!!! Will be returning and would recommend!!”

“The Villas at Sunny Acres visited Lisa Anne’s today and had the best time! The service was amazing and the sweet treats were even better. Thank you!”

“The place is so friendly and the food is so great it just makes you want to keep eat more and more everybody is including the workers are so friendly. I define toy want to come back .”

“If you're in a pinch, they do have some BEAUTIFUL cakes ready in the store. I dropped the ball and did not get a cake ordered for a party and reached out to A Cake Occasion and they were able to hold a heart cake for me. Upon pick up, one of the ladies working offered me writing and bows, it came out so pretty. Also, the cake tasted as good as it looked!”

“Combo noodle bowl was fantastic. The grilled shrimp was so good we ordered an additional side order of them.”

“I was born and raised in KCMO, where BBQ is taken seriously. We have made it our mission to find the best BBQ in the Thornton/Denver area. We've gone to a lot of places, but lo and behold, the best BBQ came to us when we discovered this little gem of a food truck parked up the street from us. Everything we have had here has been top notch. The meats are infused with a wonderful smokey flavor, and seasoned/sauced perfectly. The beans are some of the best I have had. Mario is one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever want to meet. If you're looking for some exceptional BBQ I highly recommend this truck.”

“I had one of the best burritos ever!!”

“Excellent food. Friendly staff. Quick service. You won’t be disappointed!!”

“The food was excellent, the service was great. Saul was personable and informative about my menu questions. I did enjoy the atmosphere. It allowed for a wonderful birthday lunch with my Grandson. I will definitely be back.”

“Fantastic food! The service was also fantastic.”

“Don’t miss out on amazing food, because it’s a taco truck. Very clean. Flavored SOOO GOOD. My new favorite spot. Asada, was one of the best I’ve tried. I like that their mild salsa, still had a little kick to it. Mild shouldn’t mean no spice. They’ve perfected the balance. Very nice people, as well.”

“Best coffee in town!!! So glad to have a cute local coffee shop nearby that actually has amazing coffee. Great customer service! The atmosphere is so inviting - perfect place for all my client meetings!”

“This was one of the coolest spots we've been too. The ambiance, the food everything was top notch!! It is a bit of a drive from where I live but I would drive there weekly for the experience I had!! I'm new to sushi and this was the best experience so far!!”

“Flavor explosion! 🍪 Crumbl never misses with the rotation. Service was lightning fast, and the cookies were warm, thick, and perfectly soft. If you’re looking for that sugar fix, this is the gold standard.”

“Awesome food, great staff . super nice place and they even helped give our car a jumpstart as we had a dead car battery!!! Thanks again:)”

“My husband and I split Nachos with steak and chicken and shrimp fajitas. The nachos and toppings were fresh and tasty, large portion. The fajitas came in a sizzling bowl, very tasty, vegetables were cooked perfectly and the proteins were as well. They were flavored well with a little spice. So glad we didn’t to stop there while visiting family.”

“first time going to top golf and me and my girlfriend had a blast. I definitely recommend this place for a first date or a group of people.”

“My kids and I were served by Erin tonight and she made our experience wonderful. She was so kind and took great care of us. I would go back just to sit at her table.”

“This place is absolutely DELICIOUS!! Great service and fantastic food!! Try the lotus blossom scratch made cookies!”

“Excellent Sesame Chicken and Very fast and friendly service. I highly recommend the Lunch Menu at very reasonable prices. Good portion sizes and they accommodated my family with Gluten free options. They went out of their way to ensure we were satisfied! I will return and recommend this Place for all occasions.”

“It was the best food I have ever had it was delicious the sesame chicken was crunchy and spicy and sweet it was the best. And the atmosphere was well decorated peaceful service was kind.i hope other people come out and try out this food”

“Friendly place staff is great good music”

“Audrina, a hostess, has been helping me with to-go orders for a couple of years. She has always been a pleasant and helpful professional. Give her some recognition, Village Inn! Brooklyn is also awesome, very helpful and friendly!”

“Crepe bar and bottomless mimosas were the best I’ve ever had”

“Crystal Island has amazing food and the kindest ownership. We have been regulars for 5+ years and they have consistently delivered high quality food for the entirety of that time. When I call in, I just give my name and they have our order memorized and ready to go super quickly. Emily is an absolute gem of a human. They have changed/improved recipes over the years, but it’s always for the better. I highly recommend Crystal Island!”

“This Thai basil location is surrounded by fast food chains and that cannot be an easy competition. Their service is extremely friendly, the food is fresh, quality, and affordable! All in all, after 20% tip, I paid $20 for a beer and lunch special.”

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“This place is great. It’s family owned. The lady who owns it is very kind. The food is always tasty. They have more items off menu, you just have to ask. I really enjoy the hospitality. If you are ever in the area, I’d recommend them.”

“Riquísimo todo Y el tefil del cafe”

“my carne asada fries were good as FRIK! had me saying mmm mmm mmmm the whole time! on top of that, the pina auga fresca was PERFECTTTT! 🔥🔥🔥 even the ice was good 🤤.”

“Front counter man was very informative on deals going on and tried to get the one cup we were looking for on the set. His name tag said something boy. Very good customer service 👏”

“Typically get the breakfast croissants sandwiches. They always hit the spot. Service was a little odd this time only because we hadn't been for a while and for some reason had to use the screen. It was a little counterintuitive. Had to ask for help twice. Maybe... Just maybe talking to a live person might be better? As for atmosphere, it's Jack in the box. It's just what you expect fast food kind of place nothing more nothing less. The building is clean and well kept.”

“Order from doordash and lot. I have continuously ordered hot sauce on every order and forgot to add it tonight and the team still made sure I got it. Love it. 💜”

“McDonald's global success rests on an unmatched level of operational standardization that delivers consistent taste, texture, and service regardless of location.
​Whether stopping at a highway drive-thru in the Midwest or an airport terminal overseas, the core experience is engineered to be instantly recognizable. Key factors driving this consistency include:
​Strict Ingredient Specifications: Centralized supply chain networks enforce identical standards for core items. A Big Mac bun, patty blend, and signature sauce follow exact formulation metrics globally to eliminate taste variation.
​Calibrated Kitchen Machinery: Precision equipment—such as automated clam-shell grills that cook both sides of a burger simultaneously and computerized fryers with automated oil monitoring—removes human guesswork from cooking times and temperatures.
​Standardized Training Procedures: Franchisees and store managers undergo rigorous training anchored in Ray Kroc's founding principles of Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Value (QSC&V). Step-by-step assembly lines ensure every sandwich is built using the same sequence and portion sizes.
​Digital Quality Checks: Modern locations utilize automated temperature monitoring systems and digital checklists to ensure food safety and fresh inventory control in real time.”

“Pete’s Cafe is a gem! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was quick! This is a cute family owned and owned restaurant. The food is always delicious and let me tell you that they have the BEST pancakes I have ever tried! . I’ll definitely continue to come back and recommend for everyone to try!”

“its,a working restaurant come and see mee and isaac and the gang.”

“Amazing food!! Wanted something new for a day out with my dad and he's a big cheesestake guy. I love gyros and it was the perfect mix for the both of us. The food was delicious and served quickly and the server was the sweetest. The place itself is cute and a bit small, only complaint was the floors and tables were a little sticky but I didn't mind. It seems mostly like a place for takeout which I will absolutely be getting again next time I'm around!”

“I come to Outback every week, every Thursday, it’s part of my routine. There’s a reason I keep coming back. I love the food, the prices, and the service. Darryl really made sure I had a great experience this time around. Right on!”

“Pricey but DELICIOUS!
2 orders of menudo, all the fixings
2 shrimp cocktail w/ 4 tostada shells each serving
3 asada tacos side bean/rice
$200 but worth it!”

“I lived down the block and every Friday like tradition ordered dinner from here. Friendly service, and delicious food!”

“This place was absolutely amazing! I love AYCE hot pot and Hot Pot Spot did NOT disappoint! The meats were so delicious and the vegetables were so fresh. I loved all the options offered and was able to try everything!!

The amount of different broths they offer was awesome! I was able to get Tom Yum broth (my absolute favorite soup) and it changed my world!!

The staff was so amazing at checking in with us and ensuring that we had everything we need including not running out of meats!”

“I cannot say enough about the incredible experience I had with Sliceworks in Thornton. As a member of the West Ridge Elementary PTA, I’m always looking for ways to celebrate our hardworking teachers and staff. With National Pizza Day approaching, I hoped to partner with a local pizzeria to treat them—but with a limited budget, I wasn’t sure what was possible. From the moment I reached out, the Sliceworks team went above and beyond. They immediately connected me with their manager, Mike, who responded quickly, asked what we needed, and said he’d see what he could do. Within days, he reached back out—not with hesitation or conditions, but with generosity. He was all in. Despite being overwhelmed that day, handling orders from other schools, and even dealing with a no-call no-show, Mike and his team delivered exactly what he promised—exceptional service and even better food. Our staff was absolutely blown away, not just by the quality of the pizza but by the kindness and dedication behind it. Sliceworks isn’t just a pizza place; it’s a business that cares. You can feel it in the way they serve their customers and taste it in every bite. We won’t be going anywhere else for pizza in the future, and we cannot wait to continue supporting and partnering with such an outstanding team. The world needs more businesses like Sliceworks—and more people like Mike.”

“I very love this Thai restaurant. The food very delicious and the services very good and friendly…”

“Very good food. Quesabirria is excellent. The first.ee”

“No frills, just good cheap za!

This is the best pizza in the area. Plus, it's a local business. Win/win

You get a lot for a low price! Service is great, I believe it's family owned? Super nice people and great pizza!”

“Amazing first experience here! I’m usually a bit hesitant with Vietnamese food, but the Pho Ga was absolutely sublime. The broth is incredibly clean and flavorful, and everything tasted so fresh. The service was also top-notch—super attentive, welcoming, and patient with questions. If you want a comforting, fresh meal, this is the spot. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu!”

“Execelente servicio!! Jacqueline nos atendio muy bien!!!! les recomiendo qué vengan al restaurant todo esta muy Rico y el servicio es muy agradable”

“The food is great, staff are friendly and good environment.”

“The a/C barely worked I should have went with that and left. I ordered a turkey burger. It tasted like a freezer burned patty, not like the thick hand made patties they use to serve. The bun probably 3 days old. The fries were good as was the waitress. I won't go again. They obviously have cut the quality WAY down.”

“The six inch double with cheese for $7.50 is simply the best value in Denver metro. And it is Delicious. Made to order with a hometown smile. The corn dog kids meal for $4.25 is a Dad favorite! Great to see it busy on a Sunday afternoon.”

“We love the Cheddar Scratch Kitchen. Bree was our server and she is always the best. She takes care of our table and is so kind and great to us. Thank you Bree, we appreciate you and your great service!! It was my daughter's birthday and we chose Cheddar's to celebrate her birthday because we know they have the complimentary chocolate dessert for your birthday!! My daughter loved the cake, she loved her strawberry lemonade drink. I love the bean dip, I love the tower of onion rings they are always so yummy and perfect and I love the ranch. The warm croissant roll that come with your salad is always so good.”

“Double Double was awesome”

“I had the caffechata with a vanilla scone, both of which were wonderful. This cafe has a cool industrial vibe as it sits at the front of a large office building/warehouse (I assume for Allegro coffee?). There is plenty of seating with lovely back pillows to make it more comfortable.”

“3 Margaritas is always a great experience! The food is so delicious, with a great selection of traditional Mexican dishes that complement the drinks perfectly. I highly recommend 3 Margaritas for anyone looking for a fun dining experience with great drinks and tasty food!”

“When we got there it wasn't crowded, seated immediately. So that was great. Gave us warm tortilla chips and salsa for free. Food came in a decent amount of time. And the food was delicious.”

“delicious food, awesome margaritas 🍹!! wonderful service!”

“Been eating here for years. Staff is kind and food is great. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Great place to have a drink. Bartenders are great 👍.”

“this is a great place. very family friendly. food is great. staff is amazing”

“the customer service is best the meat of all the tacos I've tried have so much flavor also the salsa got try this place 100 percent bomb 🌮”

“Always yummy!”

“Perfect place to get a ice cold beer and listen to 🎵”

“Trailside has the best staff!! It's a fun environment and has great entertainment on the weekends. They have yummy pot lucks and are very generous, they treat you like family. Jer-Bear & Dinyce”

“Amazing food and amazing people.”

“Friendly staff and delicious treats!!”

“The Birria Tacos are delicious!! My new favorite 🤩”

“i’ve come here several times, never disappoints. the garlic noodles and shrimp is absolutely amazing and the portions are huge. mangonada is a 10/10. i live 20 minutes away and the food is as hot as if it was made 30 seconds ago. def recommend!”

“Wish your wings were bigger as they were in the beginning. Also, had a waitress here blatantly, literally talk bad about us to another waitress. I could read her lips complaining that we did not even tip on your CC machine, little did she know I was tipping cash. No apology or anything. Left a sour taste in my mouth, that is unacceptable. I used to mention you by word of mouth or recommendations on FB when someone is looking for the”go to wing spot” things changed.”

“I love the food. Very clean. Great service & quick. Very reasonable for quality & portions.”

“We ate here for the first time yesterday! Right off the bat the service was immediate and entertaining, as the robot cat showed us to our seat. My 4 year old loved it!! The food was so delicious, even my picky child devoured it. Highly recommend the tempura rolls as they were perfectly crispy. We will absolutely be back!”

“We drove from Greeley to check this place out!! 100% worth the trip!! Delicious and such friendly service!!”

“Most friendly staff, food is always great. Recommend this place for breakfast.”

“I recently served coffee to 50 people. This Ziggi's has the biggest coffee catering box (cambro?) I have ever seen, at a good deal too. Their staff was very kind and helpful.”

“This is one of my favorite places to eat now! The food is very delicious and comes out fresh. The portions are 100% worth it and this food is seriously good! We will be back!!”

“Good for the kids it has a play area for our toddlers”

“Papa murphys is Papa murphys, always a decent pizza. What makes it a 5 star rating are the people there. Brandon (i think that was his name, my memory for names isn't great) took great care of us. That guy deserves a raise. He was very careful with dietary restrictions and made sure there was no cross-contamination! 5 stars just for him!”

“We’ve been coming here for years and love the quality and the service. Their rush bites are far better than any of the other Rush Bowls we’ve been to!”

“My family loves this place”

“Good service. I forgot the name of the guy served my food, he is a very nice guy”

“super friendly, good food, super clean and bright bathrooms.”

“Trudi was our server today she was fast and friendly! Would go back and ask for her to serve us again.”

“I love the food. Very clean. Great service & quick. Very reasonable for quality & portions.”

“My daughter ordered a dozen cookies for my husband’s birthday! She ordered 4 milk chocolate chip and the rest assorted. She had them deliver the dozen cookies to our house. She texted my husband once the driver arrived and said answer your door! The delivery guy said I’m supposed to say happy birthday from your daughter and happy birthday from me too! We had never heard of Crumbl cookies before but the cookies are Giant and Delicious! The service was Awesome and we appreciate the kindness delivered to our door!”

“Crepe bar and bottomless mimosas were the best I’ve ever had”

“Combo noodle bowl was fantastic. The grilled shrimp was so good we ordered an additional side order of them.”

“The place is so friendly and the food is so great it just makes you want to keep eat more and more everybody is including the workers are so friendly. I define toy want to come back .”

“Execelente servicio!! Jacqueline nos atendio muy bien!!!! les recomiendo qué vengan al restaurant todo esta muy Rico y el servicio es muy agradable”

“My wife and I have been eating at Heaven Dragon in Thornton for 30 years., and I have always ordered the Moo Goo Gai Pan chicken. I don't know who the chief was on 8/19/2025, but that was the without a doubt, the best I have ever had! I rarely give reviews out for any restaurant, but I thought today to be an exception. Whoever you were, I congratulate you on your exceptional skill as a chef I”

“Love Love Love!!! We Ordered Pulled pork, Pulled chicken, mac and cheese, and potato salad From the smallest of details, (toothpicks and mints) to the extra huge portions, every thing was amazing. Great sauce, great meats, the bread was fantastic. Thanks Ray best BBQ I've had in a while!”

“Tyler was great with the delivering my order”

“I was born and raised in KCMO, where BBQ is taken seriously. We have made it our mission to find the best BBQ in the Thornton/Denver area. We've gone to a lot of places, but lo and behold, the best BBQ came to us when we discovered this little gem of a food truck parked up the street from us. Everything we have had here has been top notch. The meats are infused with a wonderful smokey flavor, and seasoned/sauced perfectly. The beans are some of the best I have had. Mario is one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever want to meet. If you're looking for some exceptional BBQ I highly recommend this truck.”

“I have know Veronica and her family for over 40 years! My drive from Littleton is definitely worth it. It’s the best place that sells all your chili needs. The prices are hands down the best and they get you in and out really fast. You won’t be disappointed. Oh and don’t forget to buy a jar of Emma’s salsa!”

“Was very good server for our large group. She was awesome.”

“Pleasant people. Great food! Very clean and such a pleasure to go to this restaurant.”

“Trudi was our server today she was fast and friendly! Would go back and ask for her to serve us again.”

“Excellent food. Friendly staff. Quick service. You won’t be disappointed!!”

“Combo noodle bowl was fantastic. The grilled shrimp was so good we ordered an additional side order of them.”

“The a/C barely worked I should have went with that and left. I ordered a turkey burger. It tasted like a freezer burned patty, not like the thick hand made patties they use to serve. The bun probably 3 days old. The fries were good as was the waitress. I won't go again. They obviously have cut the quality WAY down.”

“The six inch double with cheese for $7.50 is simply the best value in Denver metro. And it is Delicious. Made to order with a hometown smile. The corn dog kids meal for $4.25 is a Dad favorite! Great to see it busy on a Sunday afternoon.”

“My daughter ordered a dozen cookies for my husband’s birthday! She ordered 4 milk chocolate chip and the rest assorted. She had them deliver the dozen cookies to our house. She texted my husband once the driver arrived and said answer your door! The delivery guy said I’m supposed to say happy birthday from your daughter and happy birthday from me too! We had never heard of Crumbl cookies before but the cookies are Giant and Delicious! The service was Awesome and we appreciate the kindness delivered to our door!”

“its,a working restaurant come and see mee and isaac and the gang.”

“We love the Cheddar Scratch Kitchen. Bree was our server and she is always the best. She takes care of our table and is so kind and great to us. Thank you Bree, we appreciate you and your great service!! It was my daughter's birthday and we chose Cheddar's to celebrate her birthday because we know they have the complimentary chocolate dessert for your birthday!! My daughter loved the cake, she loved her strawberry lemonade drink. I love the bean dip, I love the tower of onion rings they are always so yummy and perfect and I love the ranch. The warm croissant roll that come with your salad is always so good.”

“The staff is always very sweet and the food is always very tasty. I love that I can order from my phone after finding a seat and I don't have to wait in line.”

“Double Double was awesome”

“I had one of the best burritos ever!!”

“super friendly, good food, super clean and bright bathrooms.”

“my carne asada fries were good as FRIK! had me saying mmm mmm mmmm the whole time! on top of that, the pina auga fresca was PERFECTTTT! 🔥🔥🔥 even the ice was good 🤤.”

“I've lived right dwn the road for 19yrs exactly, next wk, & think this place has been here the entire time. If I feel like a good lunch special or want a delicious calzone, I come here!”

“Been eating here for years. Staff is kind and food is great. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“This has become our go to place for exceptional Indian food. Our favorites are the Chicken Masala medium spice and garlic naan bread. Always consistently amazing. If you are in the North metro area, and into great Indian food, we highly recommend trying this great restaurant. We have no affiliation with the staff or owners. Just very satisfied foodies.”

“Pleasant people. Great food! Very clean and such a pleasure to go to this restaurant.”

“SomiSomi is always so amazing! Great Taiyaki and ice cream, main go to is always an Ahboong Upside down! My friends and I come here all the time when we need a little sweet treat. 🥰”

“Pretty great breakfast burrito! Thank you for the nice local surprise. Been in CO for about 6 years (coming from California) and struggled to find a 'great' breakfast burrito. That search has finally come to an end. Also nice and - fast service. Thx ya'll!”

“Excelente lugar! 1000% Recomendado. Buenos precios, muy rico el sazón, muy limpio, ambiente excelente, son muy amables. No te arrepentirás de visitar este lugar! Apoyemos nuestros negocios locales! Both, green and red chilaquiles are AMAZING !!!! 😻🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️”

“This is my favorite cafe in Thornton! Amazing service, food, drinks, and sweet treats! Highly recommend!! I hope they will be here forever :) it’s not often we get such a great place like this in our neighborhood!”

“Wing shack is by far the best wings ever!!!! Me and the family literally come like every weekend to get some wing. Their flavors are top their, fries are season really well, I just wish they build one near parker. So it's a drive for us but I will still come until they build one near me hahahah”

“I love that I get a nickel for every order and can donate it to local public services. It’s such a unique experience—you don’t see that in an ice cream shop every day. What a wonderful idea!”

“I don't make it to this location often, but I make a point to visit this Ziggi's when I'm here. It's a drive through, but there's some seating outside. The service is top notch, customer service seems to be important to staff and it shows. I get the original Chai latte. It's better than bigger coffee chains. I also get the bacon breakfast burrito with green chili. It hits the spot every time, so, so good. In an increasingly unfriendly, detached world, this Ziggi's is like an oasis. Love them!! ❤”

“I am from Mexico City and I know what real street tacos taste like. This restaurant sets up a tent on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Where they sell Pastor, Suadero, Tripa and let me tell you they are the best Street Tacos in Denver. But like I said only outside in the tent, Friday-Sunday from 7pm to 3am. Definitely I recommend them!”

“I have been going to Jersey Mike’s for the last three years since I moved to Thornton. There’s a gentleman that owns the place named Henry. What a humanitarian. Great manager runs the restaurant like he’s been in at 50 years and he also cares about his customers. When they are sick and haven’t been in for a while, he tries to get a hold of them and see how they are doing. He’s wonderful and so is the food there. I tried the chicken salad tonight and it was wonderful.. I don’t go to any other jersey Mike’s. This is the cleanest and the best though Henry is a great part of the community.”

“Ordered the 3 item combination (chili relleno, steak burrito, and cheese enchilada) and the Chilaquiles with 2 scrambled eggs. The chilaquiles were good (red sauce had good flavor) and the red sauce on the enchilada was also great. The enchilada was good, could have used a little more cheese, but was tasty. The chili relleno was the best item on the combination platter and the steak burrito wasn't that good (recommend getting a different item). Plates had great presentation. Service was ok - the man was nice but was busy doing other things so we didn't see him much - no refill on waters or checking on us after bringing food and waited a while for the check.”

“Great food 😋 great music nice team very friendly and help me even get what I was looking for them voodoo fries hit the spot thanks Donavan And April..”

“This Taco Bell is the best, I know that I can always count on this location to do things right and make it fresh it’s out of my way to go here and i drive to this location because I know it’s good”

“Absolutely Amazing!!! The team and management are beyond attentive even on a busy Friday night!
The food is the best out side of actually going to Mexico. This has replaced our usual haunts and is quickly becoming a family favorite.

The Flan is my favorite and the Coin Margs are on-point too!”