Welton Street Cafe

4.5 ( 1285 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
2883 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, United States
+1 303-296-6602
Welton Street Cafe, located at 2883 Welton St in Denver, CO, is a soul food gem that has captured the hearts of its patrons. The restaurant embodies warmth and nostalgia, evidenced by customer reviews praising both the inviting atmosphere and exceptional service. Diners rave about the flavorful dishes, with highlights including the tender Jerk Chicken and crispy fried Catfish, both impeccably seasoned. The cafe’s Regular Wings are a standout, perfectly fried to a golden crisp, while the sweet, syrupy yams complement the savory offerings beautifully. The attention to texture and presentation adds to the overall dining experience; one customer noted how every vegetable is cooked to perfection, maintaining freshness and crunch. Customer experiences reflect a deep appreciation for the staff, known for their friendliness and attentiveness. Celebratory touches, like personalized birthday renditions, further underscore the cafe's commitment to making every visit memorable. While the food may take around 30 minutes to prepare, the consensus is that the wait is well worth it for the rich flavors and generous portions. Overall, Welton Street Cafe not only serves soul-satisfying dishes but also creates a sense of community—making it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic soul food in Colorado.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
    • Has table service
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Welton Street Cafe

Ha.Pe03 Ymail
May 17,2025
Came in for lunch, got a beef, broccoli, and cheese pate and the Jerk Chicken plate. Flavor was wonderful, portion sizes will certainly fill you up. One thing about the food here is the texture on everything, especially the vegetables, is always perfect. Yams were syrupy sweet and had a nice soft mouthfeel, Jerk seasoning was deep and flavorful without being too salty or spicy. Greens were perfect, as always. I guess when this place was operating in the old location, I had never seen the Pate on the menu, they say they have always had it. I ordered a Broccoli, Beef, and Cheese. Beef was well seasoned, broccoli fresh with some crunch and no bitterness, cheese was tastefully done and not gratuitous. Overall, I ended up licking my plate clean. Staff was super friendly and I sat at the bar. Will eat here again or grab takeout, 100%. Most orders take around 30min, so come with that expectation.
Tasha
Apr 26,2025
Catfish, hot honey wings, Mac and cheese, yams and hush puppies were all amazing. The inside was comforting. The staff is amazing. I’ve lived here pretty much all my life and this is the first time I’ve ever had real soul food in Colorado. Definitely worth the wait and drive.
Del Marques
Apr 23,2025
Welton Street Cafe is an all around wonderful experience. I grew up two blocks away from the new location, so it has a nostalgic feel for me. The staff was absolutely amazing. Miranda was our server, and Felecia the manager was very attentive. My sister and I were celebrating our birthdays, and they sang the best birthday rendition to us and made our day even more special. The pates are a whole vibe so delicious. I had the the rib tips - greens a- Mac and cheese. And everything was superb! My sister had the catfish- okra - and greens. The okra was so good we ordered another side order to share. All in all- I would give them ten stars if I could.
Aaron Floyd
Apr 21,2025
Today was my first time ever eating here and it was pretty amazing! The food is scrumptious, well seasoned , and beautifully presented. Compliments to the chef! I will definitely be back. I had the hot honey wings dinner for lunch. My friend had the jerk chicken sandwich.
Wesley Hodges
Apr 19,2025
Long overdue first time at Welton Street Cafe, what a friendly environment and it’s rare to eat at a place that so obviously puts so much care into every dish. Be prepared to take it ez and live slow, as dishes take about 30 mins to come out, but couldn’t be more worth the wait. Excellent collard greens, jerk chicken, fried catfish and an overall A experience. I’m glad to have this place back in the neighborhood, won’t be long before a return to try the fried chicken and some other sides (but also gettin the greens for sure)
Ricci Jett
Apr 7,2025
My wife and I brought our two daughters to Denver all the way from Oklahoma for Spring Break and to do some skiing. We were so pleased to have found you guys. Though we had a considerable wait time but it was definitely worth the wait.. The food, the service and the atmosphere was top notch. Thank you !!
Queens Soul Kitchen
Mar 28,2025
Hands down this is the best food ever in Denver!!! Everything is soooo good! The honey hot wings are my favorite!!! I do wish we can order just sides !!! I be wanting large sides of everything!!!! This wonderful soul place is 20 out of 10!!!
Mina Jau
Feb 10,2025
Visited here yesterday for my pre birthday lunch. May 9th around 1:30PM. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with smiles and warm energy. Very attentive and caring people. The food...the food is AMAZING. I left feeling like it was money well spent! Everything was delicious, even down to the drinks! Our server was chill and down to earth, it was just an overall great experience! Very chill, grown up vibe, it’s cute and welcoming. Clean atmosphere located in the heart of five points. Will be returning and taking my partner to enjoy! They really do a good great job!!!

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