“ A very small brunch place right off Washington in Golden. Everything was great. It looks like the menu changes seasonally, but definitely get the coffee cake if available. They have unique NA cocktails too, try the beet drink with Seedlip. I ordered the veggie Benedict, superb. The staff pools tips, so you will see many different faces helping you table out. I will return soon and add more pictures. ”

“ Let's be honest, we don't talk about the suburbs enough. From Aurora to Arvada, there are so many great places that deserve more attention! So, we made our way to Golden to check out Abejas, a community-focused restaurant that puts a ton of effort into seasonal dishes. Located right in the heart of Golden, this place absolutely needs to be on your list! What we ordered: Bread Service Cheese Plate: 3 cheeses, pickled vegetables, fruit preserves, pickled mustard seeds, crostini Salmon Crudo: mango honey puree, candied orange rind chutney, jalapeño, macadamia nuts Black Cod: root vegetable gratin, mornay, parsley almond pistou Squash Risotto: wild mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, roasted squash, crispy leeks Daily Fresh Pasta Sumac Lemon Bar: olive oil crust topped with almond coconut crumble Sticky Toffee Pudding Cookie Dough Ice Cream Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream Best bites: The meal started off strong, but then I tried the black cod, and WOW--it was like butter in my mouth, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The squash risotto was another standout, and that sumac lemon bar? Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of tart. Honestly, don't skip the entrées or dessert here. Everything was fantastic! Check out Abejas next time you're in Golden! ”

“ Have been a few times now and have had excellent service, amazing food and great cocktails. We had a wonderful dinner this past weekend and truly enjoyed the ambiance, food and the service. Our kids even loved their food which is rare. Very excited to see a restaurant of this caliber in Golden! ”

“ We go here for special occasions. Great menu and good. Exceptional service. Great location in downtown denver. Not cheap but worth every penny ”

“ Stopped by for brunch and recovery. I feel we were lucky to get some seats when the downtown area was bustling with people. Ironically, the place we originally went to we'd have to wait 40 mins and here we were able to sit right away. Service was friendly, attentive, and helped with any questions we had. Water refills were frequent despite things getting busier by the end. I had gotten the benedict with avocado and fermented chili, my partner the duck confit. Our other compatriots at the table ordered the carnitas. I also got a side of toast with jam as a recommendation by the server. The jam is locally made which sold me. The flavors were really good for each thing we ordered. The fermented chili provided a nice pop of flavor. The duck confit was savory and easy to chew through. That jam though was quite good and a welcome sweetness during the meal to switch over to. If in the area, we'll certainly stop by again. This was a gem of a place to close out the trip for us. ”

“ Regardless of the occasion - Abejas is the place to go! I cannot begin to express my gratitude to the Abejas staff for their exceptional hospitality during the preparation and execution of an important business event dinner. The group was truly blown away by the food and service, and they repeatedly shared how wonderful of a time they had--apparently, they even closed the place down! Brandon & Michael, you were patient and accommodating in the planning phases, down to the last minute reservation time change the day before! Thank you to you and your wonderful staff for making the evening so memorable and delicious! This is my second event hosting at Abejas professionally and that is a drop in the water compared to non-business related visits, every one have exceeded the dining experience! I look forward to not only dining again but working with you again in the future! ”

“ There was a ventilation issue and we came home smelling like smoke. It's not obvious when you walk in but it needs to be resolved. This is a cute, farm to table spot. It's small, intimate and fun. Our waiter was great, he knew the food and always checked in. The pace was good, and overall attentiveness to service was professional and flowing well. It's a well run foodie spot. The food: I wish there were more appetizers, some crudo or hamachi or even pasta dish would we nice. We had the focaccia which was amazing, the tomatoes with it were local and fresh, I would have preferred burrata over mozzarella but it was still very good. The carrot salad was a miss for me, the carrots were undercooked and almost marinated not just roasted. A lot of places undercook carrots. The scallops were cooked nicely, but the dish somehow didn't come together for me. It was all fresh, but the sauce din't really bring it together, it was not thought out as a cohesive dish. My husbands fish was very good, moist and the pairing worked well. I tried one of the special wines, can't say it was great. Overall, I would come and sit outside here, I really dislike smelling like smoke. ”

“ Food - 9/10. I had the duck confit eggs benedict. It was delicious but heavy. Felt like I needed to take a nap after. I would recommend trying but share with a friend . I tasted the waffle and it was divine 10/10. Waffle was not heavy at all. The vanilla whipped cream was amazing. ”

“ This place is a beautiful little cozy open air restaurant serving delicious food in Golden, CO! I'm glad I made the 25 minute drive to get here. The little town of Golden that surrounds the restaurant is cute and rich with a history. My wife and I loved the restaurant and overall experience of coming here. We came for brunch and everything was so delicious. I would absolutely order the duck confit again, however I saw someone else order the salmon Benedict and it looked amazing.. The service was on par with upscale restaurants. We want to try their dinner menu, so far I'm pretty impressed with this place. I'll definitely be back and I absolutely recommend it. Happy eating! ”

“ The skinny: Yummy cocktails, food, with a lovely ambiance. Overall: Living in the area, we've always found the food in Denver to be much better, and anything close to us to be subpar. We decided to give the area another shot with Abejas and were very pleasantly impressed. The menu is on the smaller side focused on french influences with pastas but we enjoyed everything we got. We had the Oxtail Ragu, Focaccia & Caponata, and lobstser pappadelle. The focaccia was solid but nothing to blow your mind - think good bread with an olive tapenade. The oxtail ragu was subtle - they didn't overdo it with the spices and you could really taste the flavors of the oxtail which we enjoyed. The lobster pappardelle was delicious with a decent helping of lobster and fresh pasta. To finish it off we had a coffee citrus cream dessert that was light and the perfect way to end the meal. They even had some drink pairings that we took advantage of. Ambiance/cost/service: Cute small spot with tables and a small bar area. We opted to sit at the bar area. Service was quick and friendly. Food and drinks are a little pricey - think elevated dining prices - but nothing too absurd. Would I come back: Yes - the food and drinks are solid. A great date night spot and good alternative to driving out to Denver if you are in the area. ”