Southern Restaurants in Colorado

When Guy Fieri rolls into Colorado, he proves that authentic Southern cooking isn’t just for states below the Mason-Dixon line. Between 2011 and 2020, the spikey-haired host discovered four remarkable Southern restaurants across the Centennial State, with Denver emerging as an unexpected hub for down-home comfort food. These hidden gems have earned an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars, showing that Colorado knows its way around a plate of soul food.

Leading the pack is Front Range Barbeque in Colorado Springs, where smoky perfection meets mountain-town hospitality at 4.6 stars. Over in Denver, CoraFaye’s Café matches that stellar rating with dishes that transport diners straight to the Deep South. Welton St. Cafe rounds out the top performers, serving up soulful classics that have made it a neighborhood institution. While one of these beloved spots has since closed its doors, three continue dishing out the kind of Southern comfort that keeps locals coming back and visitors making detours off the interstate.