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The Crushery
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Food Bagels Sandwiches, Bagels [Edit]
1579 S Pearl StDenver, CO 80210
Neighborhood: Southwest
(303) 733-4117
- Hours:
Tue-Wed, Sun 7 am - 5 pm
Thu-Sat 7 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
72 reviews for The Crushery
Review Highlights
"I had the best panini - perfectly toasted."
(in 21 reviews)
"...i have a favorite (the #1, pork with green chilies, yum."
(in 4 reviews)
"...to come back during the summer when the garage door is up."
(in 5 reviews)
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72 reviews in English
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Review from Tyler S.
Updated - 12/22/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I still keep coming back for the #5 Bagel - pork green chili and cheese (ADD egg) on a jalepeno cheddar bagel! If this isn't one of the best breakfast concoctions around - I don't know what is!
The owner, John, is always super nice and friendly, and will help you satisfy your craving with any of his delicious food combinations!
I still stand by my original review that this place also has amazing salads! They have this one salad that has asparagus, arugula, turkey (I don't even remember everything else that's in it), but it truly is one of the BEST salads I have eaten. It's not something I would probably make at home because of the variety of ingredients - which gives me another excuse to roll over to the Crushery and feed my cravings.
PLUS - this past time I was in, I saw that the deliver if you are close!!! Oh! And they have free Wi-Fi if you are down to get some work done or cruise the net while you enjoy your grub!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/12/2010
Wicked awesome place to grab some cheap breakfast grub!
The stuffed french toast is out of this… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer B.
Denver, CO
This place is truly a hidden gem.
Maybe not so hidden as I may have missed the boat on this one. Found it now and never letting go of these panini's and the liquid nitrogen ice cream.
We have been twice now and everything is great. We have had:
The #1 Panini: Shredded Pork, Bacon, Green Chilies, Queso Fresco, Chipotle Aioli
The #2 Panini: Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss, Ancho 1000'nd island
The #4 Panini: Chicken, Basil Pesto, Arugula, Red Onion, and Provolone
The #5 Panini: CheeseSteak, American Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Roasted Garlic - but with no mushrooms, Sam doesn't do mushrooms
Did I mention we also had the "Create Your Own Ice Cream"!!
Sam had Chocolate with chocolate chips, peanuts, and peanut butter. I don't dare tell you my concoction since it was so fabulous and I don't want people to steal my idea. Alright, I'll tell you. I made my own surprise with lemon, raspberries, and honey. OMG - It's the bomdigity!!
Everything we've had thus far is sublime! This place is warm and has an eclectic variety of comfy chairs and tables. If you're looking for reading material look no further, you can enjoy Westworld, Indulge, and many others. This is a great place to hang out and enjoy a lazy afternoon with good reading material and heavenly food.Listed in: Sandwich Heaven
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Review from Darika S.
10/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I ordered a salad, trying to eat more veggies. I got the salad with turkey, ham, bacon, asparagus and some brie cheese. It was tossed in an herb vinaigrette. The portion was HUGE, but I ate it all. I think it was missing maybe something sweet, like a few candied pecans to combine all the flavors. He had the bagel sandwich with turkey and cheese. He didn't know it was going to pressed, so ask if you just it want it cold.
Now for the best part. They customize every ice cream order! There's a kitchen aid and liquid nitrogen working together. With countless combinations, we decided to split the cream based with caramel, sea salt and pistachios. So salty, but so delicious. I can't wait to try another combination. They have ginger, chocolate, lavender, honey, coconut, the list goes on and on.
One of the best ice cream places in Denver, and they have stuffed brownies!Listed in: Paleo in the Denver area
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Review from Gabe R.
Denver, CO
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
One of my favorite local eateries in Denver. Their home made croutons are delicious. Huge variety and delicious salads. I had the Eggplant salad, while the dressing was light, it was quiet good. Next time I would not ask for peppers.
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Review from Jen W.
8/13/2011
The Crushery is a indie restaurant on S. Pearl that is worth the visit. They roast their own meat, make their own sauces and dressings and boil their bagels in a 2 hour process. Closest to NY style we have found.
They have some interesting cream cheeses including: chocolate, bacon and scallion and cheesecake!
My favorite salad is the #9 consisting of: turkey, ham, Gorgonzola, arugula - which is always fun to say - aroooooogula - asparagus - which is crisp, cold and tastes great. Topped with incredibly savory bacon and brie croutons - you had me at bacon...
We also had a sample salad that was made up of mixed field greens, tender, nicely seasoned jerk chicken, on top of a zucchini round with croutons and a side of pineapple sorbet that was to die for.
The hubby likes to make his own custom panini which you can choose from a list of different proteins, veggies, sauces/dressings and cheeses.
We did not have room for the liquid nitrogen ice cream which you create using over 10K flavor combinations! Sounds outrageous and fun.
Best of all they deliver - including pints of ice cream which we will have to try very soon.
Exposed brick with a back patio and a garage door this is a quintessential neighborhood joint.Listed in: I scream... you scream...
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Review from Diane N.
6/18/2011
I'm not a player, I just CRUSH a lot!
The Crushery is the special gem of South Pearl Street because the service is really genuine and adds to a quality experience. The place has individual character, a friendly vibe, and new comedian guests entertaining every Thursday afternoon.
The bagel sammies are good- especially for the prices! I got a fully loaded sandwich for half of the price ($4) that I've paid at other bagel shops. They also offer a nice selection of other dishes.
But what I'm REALLY crushing on is their LIQUID-NITROGEN PROCESSED ICE CREAM! The Crushery will allow you to design your own custom ice cream, which they make with an electric mixer and liquid nitrogen. Not only is it fun to watch, it's also fun to assemble your own ice cream for the same (if not less) price as a regular parlor (they're generous with the servings). The ice creams have FOUR different base options: REGULAR ice cream, VEGAN, YOGURT, and SUGAR-FREE! You add a base flavor (e.g. chocolate, vanilla) and choose up to three toppings, which includes frilly flavors like lavender to good ol' Oreo cookies. My trip included a taste of the regular, vegan, and yogurt--they were all EQUALLY creamy! If you are ordering the vegan base, be wary of the mild coconut flavor (from the milk) when choosing your mix-ins. Also, I didn't see any ice cream cones- otherwise, two thumbs up! -
Review from Cassie G.
Shopping on Pearl Street, the time slowly crept towards the lunch hour and I needed a place to eat. I have heard great things about The Crushery so thought it was the perfect time to check it out.
I was not sure what to order but with one glance at a couple of huge salads being shipped out to a table nearby, my mind was made up. My mom went for the panini of the day and I customized my own salad with chicken, brie, lemon thyme croutons, artichoke, sundried tomato, cucumber and herb vinaigrette. We had one of the "Eat Denver" cards that gets you 10 bucks off an order of $25 or more so we added on some liquid nitrogen ice cream to up our total.
It wasn't crowded even in the middle of the afternoon so we had our choice of seating in the breezy dining area. The only downside were all the flies swarming about but I tried to ignore them as much as possible. Our food took a little bit to make because they only had a couple guys making orders for at least 4 tables but when our food did come out we were amazed by the size of the sandwich and salad. Both were absolutely delicious. The basil pesto and turkey sandwich she got was perfectly pressed and I was amazed by how soft the bread was, definitely not the kind of sandwich that leaves your mouth all cut up which I always hate. As for my salad, everything tasted fresh and I could not help but be enamored by the thick slices of brie framing the plate. We both went home with half of ours because we had to save room for the ice cream.
While you can customize it 10,000 ways, we went with the original base with chocolate syrup, peanut butter and sea salt sprinkled on top. This creamy combination was heavenly and we both left with huge smiles on our faces.
There is no doubt I'll be back here and this time I'll have to try one of their stuffed brownies that just sounds too good to be true. Although after one meal here, I'm sure these guys can make the impossible happen. -
Review from Emma G.
Denver, CO
6/23/2011
Everything on the menu, and I mean EVERYTHING is delcious. The paninis are perfectly toasted, the salads perfectly tossed (heh heh), and they even make their own ice cream.
Everything is made to order, so if you're a picky eater or like things a certain way, it's perfect.
Be sure to go next door to Pajama Baking Company for ice cream, because that's delicious too. :) -
Review from dana r.
4/19/2011
Today I had the (huge) rye bagel with honey & almond cream cheese. To date, the only time I've had this topper was at Einstein's and I've enjoyed the slightly sweet addition to the carb fest. Well, E's better watch out because there is a new honey & almond topping in town and it is prepared to battle. Why? Wellllllll, this one is cream cheese that appears to have some honey concoction drizzled over it and is then topped with almond slivers. Yes, that is right, real slivers. All this goodness for under $3.
I appreciate the nice addition of the bench seating, even if the backs are at a 90 degree angle and not totally comfy. Slouching is recommended! -
Review from Marissa M.
Denver, CO
10/29/2011
I had the best breakfast that I have ever had here.
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Review from Steve S.
1/14/2011 ROTD 1/4/2012
Yum! Pastrami and melted cheese? Are you kidding me? As soon as I saw the hot pastrami on the menu, I knew I would love this place.
The decor has that old house kind of vibe, which is very conducive to digesting 1000 calories packed in cheese grease and butter. The prices were great and the service was excellent mainly because there isn't much service to be had. As a general rule, if you make delicious food, just leave the customers alone to drown in their own extasy. Kudos to the Crushery staff for letting me do just that.
For the summer, it looks like they have the ability to open the front for a nice fresh air experience. I'm excited to go back! -
Review from Michelle G.
Jefferson, CO
4/1/2011
April fools I guess the joke was on me.
Decided to try somewhere different and let the boyfriend chose. That was the first mistake.
Both of us had the number six on a jalapeño bagel. Nothing was spicy the chorizo or chilies. Doesn't seem to have any salt or pepper. All in all the sandwiches were eh. Nothing stood out.
Disappointed :( -
Review from Kat O.
Denver, CO
9/26/2011
I was walking past this place a few weeks ago with a friend, and he said "That place makes the best ice cream I've ever had." I did not believe him, because in my opinion good ice cream is good ice cream. I made my way over there last week. And... I now must say: IT IS THE BEST ICE CREAM I'VE EVER HAD!
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Review from Amanda M.
Denver, CO
10/11/2011
I love the interior and most of the food/drink that I've tried. The ice cream, much reviewed here, is amazing!!! You choose what you want in it, so if it sucks, it's gotta be your fault. The bagels are very fresh, and there are lots of cream cheese flavors to choose from.
The only reason I gave it less than 5 stars is because of the paninis. I have tried them twice, but something was just not right. Kinda waxy/flavorless. I'll be back for sure and will just order something else. The salads look great.
The people behind the counter range from professional to doofus, but they do fine taking your order. Sometimes you are just privy to conversations you didn't need to hear... -
Review from Alice K.
1/4/2011
Short & Sweet:
Service: 5
Food: 5
Wait time: 5
Price: 5
Cleanliness of bathroom: N/A
Wi-fi: N/A
In Prose:
Can I give a place 5 stars after having had a couple of bagels? I mean, how do you mess up bagels..? Regardless, here are 5 stars for The Crushery.
It was my second time visiting the place; the second because I remembered the deliciousness of my bagel after the first visit and made it a point to return.
The key to the great cinnamon raisin bagel I had was the cinnamon raisin spread they give in addition to the cream cheese. It must be a sweetened cinnamon raisin preserve of some sort. Or it might be crack, because the bagel + light layer of cream cheese + raisin spread was fucking delicious.
However, it seems that The Crushery is known for the frozen nitrogen ice cream, made fresh and to-order. I have yet to try this, but rest assured, I'll be back! (said in Terminator voice). -
Review from Angela A.
I am crushin on the Crushery! This is a great place to sit down or take home breakfast or lunch. It's on the lovely South Peal Street all tucked in nice and neat. There are 2 patios, 1 out front and 1 out back. The front is all open and airy inside too, so it feels like you are out on the patio. The atmosphere is super relaxed. The service is super friendly and consistent.
The menu is quite expansive. The first time to The Crushery I think I stood in front of it just staring at it for quite time trying to decide what to order! Bagels, Panini, Salad, Build Your Own and Stuffed Pound Cake!! How's a girl ever to decide!
So far I've had panini and bagels. My favorite panini is the numero uno. Pork & Bacon with Green Chili all crushed on perfect panini bread with gooey Queso Fresco and Chipotle Aioli. Fan-freakin-tastic. My favorite bagel has to be Arugula, Brie, Caramelized Onion with Spinach added on. The bagels, too, get a good crush which also makes them all warm and gooey, which makes for a happy girl!
There is so much to choose from at the Crushery, and with the Build Your Own, the possibilities are endless. I will be back over and over to keep trying new things. You can keep going back to The Crushery too because it is very affordable.Listed in: Soakin Up The Rays, Yum-Yum Nom-Nom, Score!, Lando of the Sando
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Review from Harris K.
Denver, CO
3/17/2011
The Crushery is a great casual place to eat on South Pearl St. I live within walking distance and go here pretty frequently, there's plenty of variety and something for everyone.
While their while menu is worth exploring, the nitrogen infused ice cream stands out. i have no idea how they make it, but it's delicious. my suggestion is to go simple, 2-3 ingredients max.
they also have great homemade spice/seasonings available. -
Review from Adam C.
Denver, CO
8/21/2011
Ok I feel that the review should start with two disclaimers
1) I only had the ice cream
2) I am really easily amused
With those two in mind, I really dug this place, it was fun and up beat the staff were all happy to be there which added to the fun. The ice cream was funky to say the least.
A lot of places around denver can say they make it on site and that is great, fresh blah blah blah. Here they make it on the spot. You walk in fill out your card they dump in milk, cream and your desired flavorings mix it then shoot it full of liquid nitrogen. So this is why I had to mention the second point, watching them concoct a batch of ice cream just for me in a weird science sort of way really played into my easily amused side and the smoke from the NO2 was a nice benefit. On top of all the amusement factor it was really really good ice cream
So this place hit both sides for me, the food was good and I was entertained, it was almost the bennehannas of ice cream for lack of a better comparison -
Review from Shane M.
Boulder, CO
2/6/2011
The perils of finding lunch. You get hungry, you are in unfamiliar territory of SoDo on Pearl, but where to eat?!?! You can spend tons of dough at some fancy sit down joint or you can be real and get some good food for a good price!
I didn't realize how much there is to choose from, so I ended up getting a big'o'salad that I made, plus some super good green chili. It was so big in fact, that it lasted for two meals! Yummy!!!!!!
I really liked the service and the bathroom was quite clean too. I got the food to go, but could have easily stayed and had lunch by the fireplace and sat down with a loaner book.
I'll be sampling some more of the menu in the future to up that 4 star to a 5 star...and how!!!! -
Review from Tommy S.
Denver, CO
5/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Delicious breakfast sandwiches. Very nice staff and I love the store. Some stuff comes out of the crusher too oily for me but I'm a picky bastard when it comes to bread and moisture. I've enjoyed it numerous times and I plan on doing so again.
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Review from Melissa H.
Denver, CO
10/30/2010
Sooo I've already been here twice within the last week and a half, which should tell you how much I like this place...
I first went here last Sunday with my boyfriend, which was a ton of fun. We went during the Farmer's Market, and the Crushery opened up its doors and had lots of outdoor seating, which we took advantage of so we could see the market.
He ordered the breakfast burrito, which he really liked, although he said the spicy sauce could have been spicier. I ordered a wheat bagel with strawberry cream cheese, and it was really good. No Einstein's bagel, but still decent. We also got an orange juice to split, and our bill came out to be really reasonable. For the atmosphere, the price, and the quality of food, this place is awesome. Can't beat the location!
The second time I went was with a good friend before a full day of shopping. We both ordered a panini, and we loved them. Stuffed full of vegetables and cheese, and super good. I thought it was a little too greasy for my liking, and therefore is marked down a star. Other than that, it was well cooked and oozed yummy cheese. We also had left overs for lunch/dinner later that night! Can't beat that!
Haven't gotten a chance to order ice cream from them yet, but I'm looking forward to it when the weather warms up! -
Review from Nancy M.
Denver, CO
10/12/2010
I really like this area as well as this restaurant. It is a fun place to take people who have never been here. Unfortunately, today was a little cool so the garage/window door wasn't open.
The menu has lots of variety but is great for breakfast or lunch. Choose from paninis, sandwiches or a salad with these wonderful hot croutons. I always like something hot to eat so I order their paninis which are big enough to share or to take home. My favorite panini is the numero uno with pulled pork and green chili with chipotle aioli.
Check this one out for lunch and you won't be disappointed. There is a patio in the back and plenty of seating inside too. -
Review from anna a.
Denver, CO
7/28/2011
I love The Crushery! Moving here from Brooklyn, I was worried I would never find a good bagel again, but the Crushery makes me incredibly happy every time I eat there!
Now that they have custom-built ice cream, I love them even more... -
Review from Ingrid S.
Denver, CO
Well, I had lunch today at the little joint down the street. My friend Greg and I were super hungry and couldn't wait for a sandwich. I was not disappointed by "The Crush" as we have so fondly nicknamed this little cafe. I had a pulled pork sandwich, with some kind of spicy cheese and green chili's. My friend Greg had a Chicken sandwich with basil. They were both delicious.
But I must tell you about what we received at the end of our meal....
A STUFFED BROWNIE.
OMG. I have a chocolate addiction. I am trying to recover, but it is soo....hard. Sometimes I wish I could just push it right into my vains....
So here is the deal. My sandwich, it took a little long. I never panic in this kind of situation, I work in the restaurant industry. I understand that *hit happens and it takes a lot for me to get my panties in a knot. The owner of "The Crush, " felt like he wanted to say sorry for my mishap, that wasn't really a mishap. Now that is customer service. My friend and I indulged in a warm gooey brownie, that was stuffed with Carmel, Nutella, chocolate and cream cheese. I decided to forgo the other half of my sandwich and eat the brownie. (A girl has her priorities you know....)
I will be back. Not only was the customer service fabulous, but the brownie will be something that calls my name. (They also have stuffed french toast, and stuffed pound cake... although they look delicious, I will stick with the brownie.) -
Review from Sherri S.
2/6/2009
I really like this joint, and I'm sure they had no idea Crush-a-lot would be dining at the Crushery and would require bacon.
I had the best panini - perfectly toasted.
The #1 which usually includes pork, but they gladly traded out the pork and added spinach and tomatoes for an on the fly BLT with green chilies and whatever else that spicy, deliciousness was.
It was the bomb-diggity.
The seating is a bit odd, and I didn't like it, I loved it. There were quite a few two-tops, a couplw places for lounging (deep chairs with side tables), and large tables for the open front seating at street level. As you make your way to the back - BAM! outdoor patio which was great on a day like today when the sun was shining, it's friday, and I didn't have shit to do.
Did I mention the staff was awesome?Listed in: What's Up in My "Old" Hood
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Review from Rebecca M.
Denver, CO
2/14/2009
Obviously I ordered one of the less stellar items on the menu. A spinach salad with olives, cucumbers and onions. I subbed chicken for the tuna salad. (I don't eat tuna salad anywhere but at home...no offense.) The dressing was supposed to be a chive ranch, but it just tasted like milk and mayo. I could not discern any hint of flavor. AND....my biggest pet peeve...there was about a tablespoon of it for a dinner size salad. Definitely not enough. There were some interesting croutons with the salad. I'm not sure how they make them, but they were warm and melty, not your typical crouton.
I would like to love the Crushery, because it is close to my house and I want to try the stuffed desserts. But...the dry salad combined with the overwhelming smell of bleach lost them two stars. I was getting nauseous just waiting for my salad because the bleach odor was so strong.
I love the atmosphere though, it is very cozy. I can't wait to come back during the summer when the garage door is up.
I will be back for sure, I know they are 5 star quality. All of my fellow yelpers can't be wrong. Plus, the two guys who helped me were very friendly as well as quick. I appreciate that they were actually preparing my salad with fresh ingredients instead of an already made, sitting in the fridge wilting salad. Great job. -
Review from Dave F.
Denver, CO
6/14/2011
This review is only for the liquid nitrogen process ice cream.
We walked in and almost missed the fact that they had ice cream. You get to add whatever you want, syrups, fruit, candy, and then they custom mix it.
We got vanilla syrup with some cookie dough and peanut butter chips. It tasted fresh and homemade because it was. A nice treat and not bad value either. -
Review from Karli F.
Highlands Ranch, CO
8/14/2008
I love Yelp! I was looking for a place halfway between my office and my friend's office. I knew Pearl street would be about half way, but I've only eaten at Sushi Den and Hansen's, so I needed some ideas.
The Crushery rose to the top of the pile. My friend agreed and we were off. We both ordered the #4 panini--chicken breast, basil pesto, garlic, arugula, provolone. Lindsey is right--they are big enough to share and the price was great!!
I liked the atmosphere. There were plenty of places to eat inside, but the best part was the TWO patios--one on the sidewalk in front (for people and dog watching) and one in the backyard (with more sunshine and privacy). Nice touch.
It almost felt fast food-ish, but the food totally wasn't. The bread was grilled crispy (or not if you don't want it to be) but it wasn't soggy and overbuttered nor was it chewy or tough. The ingredients inside the sandwich were in the right proportion to the bread. Not too much and not too little. Good stuff!
The dude at the counter was helpful with recommendations and he never rushed us to make a decision. He even brought our food out to us and picked up our trash when we were done. I hadn't expected that. -
Review from Jessica M.
Denver, CO
2/24/2008
UPDATE: The more I come here the more I like it. The lox and bagels are delicious! They have a new outdoor space which is nice.
I went there this last week, I was jazzed about a new restaurant in the 'hood. I like the space, the exposed brick, the garage door in front, and the hardwood floors. The menu was good and I ordered a veggie pannini which was good. I will go there often out of convenience, but it won't be my favorite place in town.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Abe F.
Denver, CO
8/2/2009
The look of this place seems like a franchise. It's very shiny and plastic, but with Wash Park charm. (i.e. exposed brick and pipes.) I asked, and there is only one Crushery, and the owner is there every day. My guess is, he will grow it for a few years, then try to franchise out or sell to someone who will. And they should; it's a great idea. With some small tweaking, this place could be as popular as Starbucks. Then again, I love a good panini.
The menu is a little crazy. Hard to read, and too much to select from. But they do their best to simplify things to the impatient food orderer like me. The number 1 sounded good, so I ordered a number 1.
The number 1, with pulled pork and green chilies- is a monster. It was so big and heavy, I only could eat half. That's fine by me as my meal just became two meals and saved me some buckage.
I'll be back fo sho -
Review from Frank T.
Denver, CO
4/16/2009
The Crushery provides Denver with its own outpost for the panini craze with fantastic execution. The available sandwich ingredients/combinations are tremendous. The bread is delicious. Heck, this place even makes a pretty decent bagel. Finally, they offer some ridiculously good deserts.
My only real detraction is their insistence on pressing their panini sandwiches in that ridiculous silicone wrap paper. They assert that it is necessary for even cooking and to help keep the press clean. What!? I have to eat a silicone infused sandwich just because you can't clean up your press, or rather you don't want to spend the time and energy cleaning up your press? That is the dumbest and laziest sodding excuse I have ever heard. There are a variety of instruments that make cleaning a panini press easy.
I love panini's. In NYC there is a panini place, IL Bambino, the proprietor went to Italy to learn to make panini's. He offers them with Speck, amongst many other incredible fillings including Bresaola. He does not use silicone paper to protect his precious presses. And I know for a fact that his presses all cost several thousand dollars apiece. You know he wants to keep that investment clean.
In LA there is a great little restaurant on Wilshire named Panini Restaurant. An authentic Italian family owned spot serving up delicious traditional and modern Panini's. No silicone paper.
So, that is why Crushery gets 3 stars and no more. Grow a spine and drop the silicone paper. I swear I can taste and feel the slight waxy residue on your panini's! Marones! -
Review from Sandi D.
Aurora, CO
9/15/2008
Thank you Yelp for introducing me to The Crushery.
Thank you Crushery for satisfying my craving for a Lox/Bagel sans the ugly Sunday AM wait.
The BF and I need a lox fix at least 1x per month, and Crush will definitely become part of the rotation.
I Love, Love their coffee. It was dark and rich -- stood up to the gulp of 1/2 & 1/2.
I Love their bagels -- light, airy, toasted to perfection.
The shallot cream cheese with capers was perfect
Red Onions - Yum
And the Lox -- the star of the show.
The only reason why it's not 5 stars, is that we paid extra for a double order, and still got about 1/2 the amount that Zaidy's or Bump & Grind gives you. Next time I'll order for a triple lox--maybe that will do it...It's definitely worth another visit to find out.Listed in: Brunch is the most important…
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Review from Dan W.
Denver, CO
8/8/2009
Easy 4 stars. The guys behind the counter were telling us about all of the local concerts we should go to this weekend and which movies were out. Lots of people hanging out in front on a Saturday for brunch with their dogs. I had my dog and he was being a jerk and barking but the guys who worked there were incredibly cool about it.
I am a fan of the breakfast burrito which is well-seasoned refried beans, some sort of protein, smothered in cheese and pork green chili, which also contains some sort of protein. I admit I was extremely hung over when I had it but it really hit the spot. -
Review from Matt W.
Denver, CO
8/20/2010 5 Check-ins Here
This review is focused on their liquid nitrogen ice cream, which they handcraft with the ingredients that you want. Lots of options to choose from, it's really good and you get a pretty large amount for $3.50, which is a good deal considering the work involved!
As for the rest of their menu, I actually have a pretty hard time finding something here that even sounds good, which is unusual. My wife loves their tuna sandwich, on a hoagie roll instead of their default bread. I did find a gyro panini that was on special one day that was really good. Service can be slow, but friendly. -
Review from Seneca S.
Denver, CO
5/24/2010
Very friendly folks over there at The Crushery. We had our pup with us, and they said she could sit with us on either the front or back patio. We chose the back patio and sat on their comfy lawn furniture while our pup made friends with the few other individuals out there. The nice guy behind the counter even came out and brought fresh cold water for the doggy dish.
We ordered a #1, a cup of green chili, and the special sandwich for that day (steak, red peppers, black olives, cream cheese...it was really good, they should make it a permanent!) and enjoyed it all in the streaming sunshine. I'm a fan! -
Review from Barbara s.
Denver, CO
1/27/2009
Both times I've been here I've been super hungry. This past weekend, I came with 2 gal pals and had the lox salad (#3 I think.) TREMENDOUS. Loved it and satisfied my hankering for lox. Also added a cup of the carrot ginger soup, and while not piping hot, was very tasty. My companions loved their paninis and the chai.
I think another reviewer hit it on the head when saying it's fast food-esque by ordering at the counter, but the food is better than fast food.
Love it. Dig the atmosphere and the way the menu is projected onto the wall. -
Review from Greg F.
Denver, CO
12/30/2009
I love this place! I worked at the Pearl St. Farmer's Market all summer, and every market i would pop over to the Crushery for lunch. While i have a favorite (the #1, pork with green chilies, yum!), they would always suggest the day's special and it always sounded too good to pass up. Nearly every time, it was an amazing sandwich. Plus they would deliver it to my stall across the street from them. Great service, great sandwiches.
Oh, and don't pass the stuffed brownies. Although they may be 5000 calories, they are 5000 calories of pure joy! -
Review from John L.
Denver, CO
10/7/2011
Huge and delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches and salads. Unique combinations and excellent quality. Haven't tried the ice cream or dinner yet (same menu), but a much needed sandwich spot on Pearl St.
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Review from Gregory A.
Denver, CO
12/26/2008
Consistent Yummy Basic Bagel Warm Sandwich Fare with a unique mmmm... I don't know what. Owners are real nice. I enjoy reading the Wall Street Journal they always leave out by the comfy chairs next to the fire. Did you know they have seats in the back and a also an outdoor back patio? Nice simple lunch time food. Friendly and cool.
It is "fast food esque" but when I order to go they take the time to bring my order to where I am sitting down and waiting when they can. Nice touch guys! -
Review from Tom S.
Denver, CO
7/8/2009
Had the chicken pesto panini. It was good, but not great. Pretty comparable to other sandwich places around town.
Salads looked good and might be a better bet than the panini.
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