Olive & Finch
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Olive & Finch

Denver, Colorado

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A daytime cafe that does everything well — sandwiches, salads, baked goods, breakfast — without chasing trends or overcomplicating anything. The bread is baked in-house, the ingredients are sourced with care, and the neighborhood regulars who pack this place every morning aren't wrong. Sometimes the best restaurant is the one that just gets it right, every day.

Insider tip

The breakfast sandwich on house-baked bread. Simple, perfect, and the reason people wait in line.

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