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Top Fried Cheese In Denver

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In today's world, especially in the United States, we go crazy for anything battered and deep fried. Avocados, Twinkies, bananas and just about everything else you can think of is being dipped in oil and fried to crispy perfection. The same is still being said for cheese, and here in Denver, we have an abundance of restaurants in which you can find this special delicacy. Here are some of the best places to find fried cheese throughout the city.
The 9th Door
1808 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 292-2229
www.the9thdoor.com

The 9th Door is an upscale Spanish Tapas restaurant serving a variety of appetizers derived from Spanish culture, as well as a large selection of wine and fine cocktails. Among their many choices you will find the "queso de cabra con miel" or "fried goat cheese topped with spiced honey". It's different, but worth a try as the honey blends perfectly with the cheese, creating a deliciously sweet appetizer.

Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
1317 14th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-4255
www.euclidhall.com

Euclid Hall is another upscale eatery located in the heart of Larimer Square. They serve everything from bone marrow to sausages, even cranking them in house. One of their appetizers is the fried cheese curds. Though they sound simple, these little bites are packed with flavor and are accompanied by a complementing buffalo ranch sauce. A local favorite, however, is to ask for their bacon aioli sauce, which takes the curds up to another level entirely. This is a great place to come unwind after a long day's work, or a great way to kick the long night ahead off.

Buenos Aires Pizzeria
1319 22nd St.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 296-6710
www.bapizza.com

This Argentinean restaurant specializes in pizzas, and lots of them. You can either get them served over their house-made marinara, or olive oil. But what really sets this place apart is their milanecitas de queso. These fried mozzarella creations are some of the best in the city and is served with their delicious marinara. Come check out a different style of pizza, and be sure to try get some cheese balls as an appetizer, you will not be disappointed.

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Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House
1610 16th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-1021
www.luckypiepizza.com

One of the best pizza places in the city also has some of the best fried cheese. The cheese curds here at Lucky Pie Pizza are authentic, beer-battered Wisconsin style curds, so you know they are good. And they go great with whatever pizza or beer you decide to go with. Head down to LoDo to see what all the fuss is about.

The Blake Street Vault
1526 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-9833
www.blakestreetvault.com

The Blake Street Vault is another favorite down in LoDo that also has some amazing fried cheese curds. They are beer-battered Wisconsin style and served with your choice of dipping sauce. Also at the Blake Street Vault can you find one of the best Moscow Mules in town. So get some friends together and come on down to this hip yet historic bar and eatery for some fried eats and refreshing drinks.

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