Best Bologna Sandwiches In Denver
By Sarah Ford
Bologna sandwiches may invoke memories of Oscar Mayer and elementary school lunches, and many mistakenly consider bologna the stepchild meat of many better sandwich options. But try a specialty fried bologna sandwich or special deli sandwich with bologna and you will undoubtedly throw those preconceived notions out the door.
If you're ready to give bologna a second chance, here are five Denver delis and shops offering sandwiches guaranteed to redefine your idea of bologna.
The Market at Larimer Square
1445 Larimer Street
Denver CO 80202
303-534-5140
Themarketatlarimer.com
The Market was once a local grocery store in Denver's historic Larimer Square. Now, it offers a bakery, deli and a coffee bar. It's a downtown icon and hub of activity, whether on a weekend or a weekday, so you know the food must be delicious. The deli offers dozens of sandwich options that make choosing almost overwhelming, but be careful not to overlook the bologna sandwich. As with all Market sandwiches, it's an unbelievable combination of healthy and mouthwatering.
Blackbelly Market
1606 Conestoga St. Suite 3
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 479-8296
www.blackbelly.com
Lots of people dismiss the idea of a fried bologna sandwich, especially when compared to favorite lunch options like turkey, roast beef or ham and swiss. But if you've never given it a shot, you won't believe what you're missing out on. Correct that with a visit to Blackbelly Market in Boulder, where their butcher slices fresh meat for their sandwiches every day. It's guaranteed fresh and their meat all comes from regional farmers and ranchers. Once you've tried their fried bologna, you'll surely be back to try all of their lunch options.
Backcountry Delicatessen
1617 Wazee St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-534-7900
backcountry-deli.com
Backcountry Delicatessen has made a name for itself in the heart of downtown Denver as a premiere go-to lunch spot. With unique names celebrating the great outdoors and Colorado backcountry, each of their sandwiches is uniquely tantalizing. But be sure not to glance over their European style Basecamp. It comes with German bologna, jarlsburg, tomato, red onion, romaine lettuce and garlic mayo. Just a plain bologna sandwich would be fine, sure, but the blend of ingredients put together in this Backcountry option make it a true must-try.
Butcher's Bistro
2233 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 296-2750
www.thebutchersbistro.com
Butcher's Bistro celebrates meat, and every part of meat. The restaurant marries delicious cuts with sustainability, working with whole animals and only the freshest produce available. The restaurant is fairly new to Denver, but has already received rave reviews for its sandwiches and meal options. Their bologna offering is the Muffaletta, with bistro ham, bologna, Muenster, giardineira and tapenade.
Asbury Provisions
2043 S University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 282-5485
Asbury Provisions may sit near the University of Denver, but it is by no means a college bar. With 25 beers on tap and even a brunch offering, Asbury refines the "bar experience" for its customers into something personal. They have several tempting sandwiches, but be sure to try Mustard's First Stop, named after the next-door hot dog stand and Denver icon Mustard's Last Stand. The sandwich features pan-fried bologna, grilled onions and house-made ale mustard.
