Steps away from the bustling streets of Capitol Hill and less than a block from the Denver Art Museum’s bronze cow sculpture, Leven Deli Co. is located at the epicenter of the Golden Triangle Art District. Whether you’re stopping by to sample our acclaimed 12-day dry aged pastrami, Mediterranean inspired side dishes, or a quick cappuccino, our lively atmosphere will leave you satisfied and reenergized. Breaking the mold of an old-style Denver deli, Leven supplements its extraordinary cuisine offerings with a drink menu full of refreshing cocktails, carefully selected wine lists, and variety of locally brewed beers. Join us after work from 4-7 to peruse our happy hour menu on the cool, umbrella shaded porch or inside under the string lights.
Updated deli classics & Mediterranean fare, served in a hip setting with cocktails & a wine list.
JN
I like the spot itself.. Great location, cool building.
Having a wine bar included is a nice add.
Food..Portions were large, prices matched. Breads were pretty amazing while the overall sandwich was sufficient. Staff… maybe left a bit of room for improvement, but I’ve seen worse. Overall a good experience, for me.
… moreTaylor S
I came here on a Friday during lunch and it was PACKED. Don’t even think about snagging a table before you order, you’ll have staff hunting you down and harassing you about whether or not you’ve ordered. I partially understand why they enforce ordering prior to seating but at the same time… no one died.
We started with the lamb meatballs which were really good! You get three decent sized meatballs which I felt was a great amount for an appetizer. I ordered The Rachel sandwich with a side of macaroni salad and pickles. So many people had raved about the pickles and honestly I didn’t think they were anything special. My sandwich was good as well just a little dry. The macaroni salad was also extremely mid. My boyfriend had the Pastrami Ruben sandwich with potato salad. The middle was all cabbage and slaw while the outside was all meat- it could’ve been put together more evenly. The pastrami was good but the sandwich was dry. We both agreed the bread was good.
We got an espresso martini and a Hugo spritz. Both were good, the martini was just stiff.
Overall, this was decent spot but I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to come back.
… moreOrange Hawk
Stopped in on a whim while walking downtown(ish) because there was firefighters having breakfast on their patio, and if anyone knows a good place to eat it’s a public servant. I ordered a few things to try and spent close to $60 with tip. Though it felt pricy initially, the value for money is definitely there. Got the Avocado toast, which was honestly more Avocado bread. I wish it was more toasted. There is a generous amount of Avocado along with the toppings of pickled onions and grape tomatoes. So much so that most fell off. I also ordered the breakfast sandwich with pastrami, and this sandwich is absolutely fantastic. I would pay double what they asked for this sandwich. I could eat it for breakfast or lunch and be absolutely satisfied. Coffee was okay, wish it was served hotter but it tasted good. Also ordered the brownie for later, because I’m stuffed but can’t resist a brownie. This one is a brick! It’s so dense and heavy it could easily be mistaken for fudge. Trust a fat man, this is a must stop location if you’re in the area. Also, their patio is very dog friendly.
… moreChadwick Estey
Swing into Leven Deli while visiting Colorado and it was by far one of the best deli experiences I’ve had in years. Incredible food (turkey club was amazing), great service, and unique dining vibe. Highly recommend the Turkey Club with pickled cauliflower! We waited in line for about 25 minutes but it was worth every second.
… moreVictoria Clark
OK, this place gets packed so you have to choose the time you go carefully and I’m so excited to check out the happy hour one day but I’ve only been for lunch with my coworkers since my office is nearby and it’s one of our favorite go to places! The sandwiches are amazing. The chicken kebab is so good and so are all the pastries and the bread is amazing as well.! A little pricey, but definitely worth it. And their sides are all bangers! My favorite is the potato salad
… moreM
This is a food spot that has a lot of hype about it, so I had to go see what they were talking about. Upon walking in there was a gentleman that greeted me and explained the whole ordeal about how to order, etc.. He really knew how to make people feel special. The line was pretty long, but it moved fairly quick. I decided on the Italian and the tahini fudge brownie. I have yet to taste the brownie, but the Italian was OK but could’ve been better. In terms of the taste of the sandwich itself it was good, but in terms of it being true to the Italian name not so good. It had mayo and assortment of meat that you would get on an Italian sandwich, Swiss cheese, the banana peppers, and I believe possibly capers came on a crispy bread. I do wish that the sandwich had some tomato on it for the freshness factor to break up all of the punchiness of the meats. Also, I wish there would’ve been a spicy mustard or Dijon mustard’s a mustard or some sort to really tie the sandwich together and break up that flavor monotony. I can’t say for sure whether I’d be back or not, but it wasn’t a terrible experience.
… moreJoe McCright
We stopped for breakfast on our way out of town. The breakfast burrito was H-U-G-E. And delicious. The coffee was delicious as well. Service was friendly and efficient. We parked in the parking garage next to the art museum and paid only $4 for 1 hr 45 mins.
I highly recommend this place.
… moreJustis Walton
“Right behind the Denver Art Museum, and man, what a find! The Rachel hot sandwich was the perfect lunch—smoky, tangy, and served on the best bread I’ve had in a long time. The vibe inside is bright and modern, and the service was super efficient. It’s the perfect spot to grab a high-end bite before or after hitting the museums. Don’t skip the pickles!”
… moreTonia Ioan
Defined worth the hype! The Reuben sandwich is great and is big enough for two people to share. The artichoke dip was good too! The prices might seem a bit high but the portions are really big. It does get busy but the line goes by fast.
… moreRinne H
Have you had the salmon though?! Hell yeah Leven you did that!! I know they’re known for the pastrami buy what they do with salmon is truly delicious. The catering staff at our annual event were delightful and i couldn’t have asked for a better experience to have me hesitate to come in and not actually order pastrami. Thanks for broadening my horizons
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