Paperboy
8 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/denverfood11 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 2 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Paperboy, a new Highlands spot, and many describe the food as good. A few praise the pancake, a couple single out the pop tart, and a couple describe large portions, though one found the hash brown lacking cheese flavor. Many find it pricey for breakfast, one was shocked by the cost, and one called it overrated.
Address
Paperboy Denver, 3940 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Pancake, Pop tart
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/goldglittergardens in r/denverfood · Mar 2026price
Reacted with shock at the BEC price, saying they wouldn't have paid that even at a top NYC restaurant.
- Caveatu/XThePlaysTheThingX in r/denverfood · Mar 2026price
Relayed a friend's view that some menu items, including ricotta toast and the BEC, seemed overpriced.
- Recommendsu/GoobyDoobies in r/denverfood · Mar 2026taste
Visited on day two; liked the service, fluffy pancake, tasty migas and free treat, though it felt a bit pricey.
- Recommendsu/DrevvJ in r/denverfood · Mar 2026taste
Enjoyed everything on opening day; rated the orange chai roll among the better cinnamon rolls they've had in Denver, and plans to be a regular.
- Recommendsu/Optimal_Pop_6363 in r/denverfood · Mar 2026taste
Loved the strawberry hibiscus poptart and found the pancake unique; said the place looked fairly empty that morning.
- Recommendsu/bbecks in r/denverfood · Mar 2026taste
Visited the day before; said it isn't cheap but everything was very tasty, and some items sold out by their final booking slot.
- Recommendsu/redditwhole in r/denverfood · Mar 2026taste
Visited that day, called it awesome and praised the pancake; hopes they keep doing well and wants to try the pop tart.
- Mixedu/Eveningwisteria1 in r/denverfood · Mar 2026taste
Liked the pop tart and lox platter, found portions large, but hash brown lacked cheese flavor, sausage was skippable, and it felt pricey.
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- Recommendsu/Stellar_1987 in r/denverfood · Apr 2026portion
Had the BEC on a visit: very large, with plenty of homemade potato wedges, and felt the cost was worth it.
- Caveatu/GSilky in r/denverfood · Mar 2026price
Called it overrated and said the pricing for basic eggs and potatoes is ridiculous.
- Recommendsu/barbaraf8 in r/denverfood · Sep 2026
Suggests Paperboy as a Highlands option, without elaboration.
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