
Cool, outdoorsy pizza place with cocktails & brunch, plus an expansive AstroTurf-lined patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3211 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211
Phone: (720) 259-1044
Website: http://happycamper.pizza/denver
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Reviews
From the outside, the place has a glow and just seems loud. It’s large. It takes over the entire intersection, though Avanti, the food court and bar with its two stories, towers across the street. It’s just an electric energy that pulses from Happy Camper and its patrons. During the summer, the chill patio is hopping. During the winter, it’s a warm shelter of neon, sparkle and a cool campfire.
These pics are from a Wednesday evening, stopping in for dinner. We had our IDs checked at the door then walked through an arcade of fairy lights to get a table in the back, near the bar. Our server was a complete delight! She was well informed with the menu, helped me pick something that wasn’t pizza to eat and guided my friend through a sampling of specialty cocktails while I sipped on my Diet Coke that she didn’t let go empty. The wrap was terrific, fries with melted cheese were mouthwatering… honestly surprised I couldn’t finish them but it was so filling.
All the loud parts I thought would be the experience from the outside actually turned into the perfect place for old friends to catch-up and enjoy some laughs. I mean, for a gal that enjoys discoballs as much as myself, who could ask for a more relaxing backdrop in an evening out?!
The vibe is a straight 10/10 — plants everywhere, birds flying around, and somehow it makes you feel like you’re outdoors while still being totally comfortable inside. It’s one of those places where you sit down and immediately think, yeah… this was the right choice.
Now let’s talk food: the double smash burger is hands down one of the best around. Perfectly cooked, juicy, messy in the best way — the kind of burger you’re still thinking about the next day.
The wait staff? Awesome. Friendly, fast, and on top of everything without being overbearing. Food came out quick, drinks stayed full, zero complaints.
Great energy, great food, great service — Happy Camper absolutely lives up to the hype. I’ll be back… probably sooner than I should
Unfortunately, once seated, the experience declined rapidly. Our server, Elissa, took an unusually long time to bring water and even longer to check in for our initial order. After placing our appetizer order, she disappeared for roughly 20 minutes. When the food arrived, there was no follow-up to see how things were.
The truffle fries were fine but barely tasted of truffle, certainly not enough to justify the name. The whipped feta was excellent and paired beautifully with the pita, but the crostini was rock hard and disappointing. We had no opportunity to share this feedback, as our server never checked in.
When Elissa eventually returned, we ordered the nachos, historically a favorite, with pulled pork on the side. After waiting over 26 minutes, the nachos arrived incorrectly, with the pork not served on the side as requested. During this entire stretch, our server never checked on us. We had to flag her down to let her know the issue. She acted aloof.
A trip to the restroom made the situation even worse. The women’s restroom was in unacceptable condition: urine on the floor, water everywhere, long lines, and completely unstocked stalls. It was genuinely unhygienic and shocking for a restaurant of this size and reputation. The men’s restroom proved to be even worse for my guest. I will post pictures.
When we returned to the table, the corrected nachos still had not arrived. Nearly an hour after ordering nachos, they finally came out burned, with cheese so overcooked it had turned rock solid. At that point we requested a box because we weren’t eating those and didn’t have another hour to wait. We never even considered ordering drinks or entrées because the service delays alone made that impossible.
I’ve visited Happy Camper many times over the years, and this level of service and neglect is entirely new to me. Unfortunately, it left such a strong negative impression that I do not plan to return. Because I was evaluating the restaurant for professional purposes, I needed a printed receipt and ultimately had to ask the host for it, as our server was again nowhere to be found.
Most disappointing of all, despite the numerous issues was long wait times, incorrect food, poor service, and unsanitary restrooms, no manager ever checked in or attempted to make the situation right.
As a result, I can no longer recommend Happy Camper to clients, colleagues, or my company, and I have advised against using the restaurant for staff outings or hosted events. This is a place I once championed, which makes this experience all the more frustrating. You can and should do better, Happy Camper. This experience was memorable only because it was so awful and shocking.
The menu leans creative but satisfying: inventive pizzas with clever toppings, solid appetizers, and drinks that match the energy (cocktails, beers, etc.). The pizza crust hits that sweet spot of crispness and chew, and flavors are bold without being over the top.
Service here is friendly and upbeat — staff seem proud of the space and eager to make your visit fun. The atmosphere is energetic, which makes Happy Camper a great spot for groups, casual nights out, or anytime you want your dining to come with a dash of fun.
Bottom line: if you want more than just a pizza night — you want a place with character, crowd energy, and food that holds its own — Happy Camper gets it right.
Festive drinks we ordered were the naughty and nice which was a gingerbread white Russian and had cookies for dipping. The santa spritzer was so fun! It had a beautiful presentation and was so fun to pour the pomegranate ornament floating on top into the drink. I ordered 2 non alcohol beverages the hot and unbothered and the spicy not so Rita. Both were delicious with a little heat. Food came out piping hot and quickly considering how busy it was.