Impressive rotation of draft beers, a very good selection of bottled and canned, as well as a respectable food menu with daily specials. I've been here several times this year since finding this pub while exploring the neighborhood, and each time has been a good experience. I've tried the fish and chips, pub pretzels, wings hot, and elk burger; all well prepared and exactly what I expect of a quality kitchen. Nothing was greasy, or under/over cooked. I've also taken my wife and friends here in a group of five, and we had no trouble getting service or drinks. In particular I went here on St. Patricks day, and found that for a pub they had a comfortable sized crowd, as well as a real rarity on tap; Deschutes the Abyss. The very fact that the owner was willing to put it on tap for the holiday makes it a really special place in my book. This is a great pub, with really well prepared food, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Don't expect to pay dive bar prices, because quality food and quality drinks are not cheap, but also you can expect to avoid the drunken Friday night crowds while still having a great selection for dinner and drinks.
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Anna Z.
This place is conveniently located right below my apartment so it's where I go when I am way too lazy to cook and way too lazy to drive somewhere to get food or it's a school function located here. So that means I don't really come too often and this definitely wouldn't be my top choice of restaurant if I am hungry. It basically has monopoly over the whole area and I think people eat here largely for convenience sake. The food is mediocre and there aren't a huge variety of choices. They are definitely lacking in the vegetarian department (speaking on behalf of my veggie friends). Everything is also slightly over priced but they do give large portions to make up for it. There is ample seating throughout the pub and it's generally kept well cleaned. The owner helps out with donations for various school clubs if you ask well ahead of time so students really appreciate that. They have a nice beer selection as well but I've had more food there than beer. The quesidillas are pretty good. Even though they are under the appetizer section, the portion is enough for a meal. The san juan burger is massive and it comes with fries and usually lasts me two meals. The gemini is pretty good as well. I have also tried the BLT sandwich which comes with whole wheat bread and very crispy bacon and a ton of fries. I was so stuffed, i didn't even finish the fries. As you can see, it's your basic bar foods but the menu is pretty small in comparison to other bars. I hope they expand the menu and make the prices cheaper. It's not ok to be so expensive just because of lack of competition. Or I hope more restaurants open up within walking distance of fitz.
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Richard R.
Fair warning: PARKING IS TERRIBLE. Like, non-existent. I mean really, there are about 30 public parking spaces for the entire complex which is a ton of residences. It's a really sad parking situation so best of luck to ya. Granted, this might not be CCP's doing but it still affects the business. I will say that our server was GREAT! She was efficient and polite and took great care of us. I was very surprised by the quickness of the crew. All of the employees were really nice and they were workin' hard. Personally, I just wasn't a fan of the location or the atmosphere. It seemed like a bunch of hoity-toity clientele who were snooty and snotty. Sure, it's situated next to a golf course but this ain't Bushwood (insert Caddyshack reference here). The menu seemed a bit pretentious. Most items were crazy expensive for a pub. I had a burger that was ok, not great. For $15 I expected more. I hear the garlic parmesan chicken wings are good but I didn't get the chance to try them. Would I go back? Sure, but I would walk so that I don't have to deal with parking and I would go at non-busy time. I'm willing to give it another shot but the first experience was totally meh.
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Claudine M.
-One star because of its location since it's close to my campus and apartment. -One star because they have decent beer selections. The service is a bit slow even when it isn't busy. It's a hit or miss really. The food here, honestly, is bar food. Nothing
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Kelvin C.
3.5 stars. They have a decent selection of beers here most notable a few coda beers, a few southern california brews (ballast point, bruery), coors, and a few others. As for the food, I got to try: Bourbon Pub steak: Not a bad entree. At $14, this is a nice little dinner to satisfy the stomach. The mash potatoes were good and the brocolli added some greens to the plate. Ask for more of their bourbon sauce to compliment your steak. (I ordered medium rare and it was cooked medium). Elk Burger: While the sweet potato fries that came with the burger were perfect, the elk burger itself was just okay. The patty was quite thin and didn't have a lot of juice to it. Just an okay burger. (I ordered medium rare and it was pretty cooked). While visiting the restaurant itself isn't out of the question, I'd actually prefer to chill at Coda Brewing and do a phone-order from there. That way you get to enjoy the entire selection of Coda while munching on a few bites. Otherwise, if a game is on, Cedar creek isn't a bad place to spend your evening.
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Tiffany N.
Not too impressed with this place. I came here with some girlfriends after a class at the Anshultz Wellness Center and it's mediocre at best. Unimaginative menu and when I was looking for a salad, I wasn't too wowed with what they offer (and especially for the price they charge--woof!) I got the Buffalo Chicken Salad along with some tweaks (no tortilla strips or tomatoes) and they left off the cheese so it was an unappetizing buffalo chicken strips, lettuce and dressing. Our server wasn't too friendly so I didn't want to inconvenience her about the order she got wrong. I'm still pissed off about spending $12 on that salad, I would pass on this place.
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Jeff S.
We wandered in here the night before Christmas Eve for dinner and drinks. We grabbed seat at the bar and were immediately greeted by a bartender who did not want us there. That cost this review a star. They have a small but good tap list, and a very good whisky list. We ordered a couple of beers and filed away the whisky for future reference. After perusing the menu, we went with the pierogi, dry rub wings. and the Gemini sandwich. Being of Czech descent, I was thrilled to see the former on the menu. They made a good sour cream habanero sauce to accompany it. The dry rub wings really didn't impress us, we found them a little flat. The sandwich I would gladly return for. Overall I feel the menu has much potential and I can't wait to sample more. And I love the beers they offer. The downside.... That bartender hated us. He really made us feel unwelcome and I noticed that he treated others the same way. I'll come back but I'll sit in a servers section if he's working.
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Cinimin N.
The food here is absolutely wonderful! The staff are friendly and prompt! Parking can be a bit of an issue, and the establishment closes early, but I've genuinely enjoyed each experience I've had here.
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Amanda H.
I'm a student at the medical campus and come here on occasion with my classmates after big exams and such! It's a good restaurant, especially compared to most around the area in terms of atmosphere. The food is really good! I am a big fan of the chicken quesadilla and buffalo chicken salad. It's a tad pricy but I guess that's what you get when there's little competition for the wallets of the staff and students of a huge medical campus. The service is VERY hit or miss. There are a few servers that seem to be perpetually in a bad mood-- but other than that, the owner and other servers are great. They have a KILLER selection of eclectic draft beer from all over the United States. Every time I go here, they have multiple beers that I've never heard of before which is neat. They host trivia nights on a weekly basis, and the lady that leads them is amazing. They have happy hour from 3-6pm daily, but the discount isn't anything to get excited about. I've had many conversations with classmates about how much more often we would come to this place after school if they had a good happy hour with "cheap beers" like PBR/Coors for a couple of bucks, but I guess that's not the managements cup of tea. I think there's a ton of untapped potential since they're attached to an apartment complex FULL of students. I know for a fact my friends and I would be weekend regulars if there was some sort of late night happy hour with heavily discounted "cheap beer" or food. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're in Aurora and want to grab a beer/bite to eat!
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David T.
Not a whole lot to say - it was perfect. Cheese burger is one of the best I've ever had (and I'm picky). Fries were better than 5 guys. And a really good beer selection. Really nice facility too.
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L H.
yuck. even my simple medium rare hamburger was cooked until it tasted like cardboard. Part of a large party and the unanimous vote was we would have been better off at a fast food joint.
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Brielle G.
The pub! Conveniently located across the street from the Anschutz medical campus at the fitzsimmons apartments it's great for post exam drinks and food. I always enjoy the beer they have on tap and usually end up going with ciders which have all been good. I think it's about $4.50 for a beer which isn't bad. Food is around $10 a plate. I'm obsessed with the cedar club sandwich I always order this. It's just a simple turkey sandwich with avocado and bacon but man it's good. The wings here are also really good with side of ranch. Gotta try the pretzel when you're here it's a great snack or meal it's enough to share with a table of people or if that's your main meal great for just you as well. Awesome place to come with friends after exams or for happy hour if you don't wanna drive and just walk across the street after a stressful week!
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Ali L.
I go to Cedar Creek allll the time! I'm a student on the Anschutz campus, and when I can only afford an hour or so to eat, I head there. The San Juan burger is delicious, as is their Elk burgers. Their fries are on the greasy side, but good nonetheless. Service has never been something to brag about, although I haven't had too many bad experiences. It's a great place to grab a beer on happy hour ($1 off drafts!) after school/work, and they have an outdoor patio for when the weather is nice.
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Nathan G.
I met friends who work @ the CU Med center here. Good food and drink. The place was absolutely packed for lunch. Good place, I'm sure I will be here many more times.
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Lily R.
I had The San Juan Burger. The seasoning was delicious. A lot of there food items are gluten free. Our server said they know where there meat comes from. Their bread is locally baked. The servers are friendly. Beer!!! For those beer lovers this is a great place to try different beers!!! They figure unique beers from all over.
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Madison S.
We've been here a few times now and we really love this low-key pub! The food and drinks are both par and tasty for the price. Service is good, never rushed or slow. Almost always friendly and casual, which is exactly what I want from a neighborhood pub. We stopped in to watch the college football championship during our most recent visit and were surprised to find that the place was less than packed. In fact there were probably less than six groups on the place. On the one hand, this makes me sad because I want this place to do well. On the other, it's nice to have a secret watering hole that's never busy. But ultimately I want the former more than the latter so I'm here to let you all know that Cedar Creek Pub is definitely deserving of your patronage in the near future!
(5)
Allie S.
Nothing unique, however due to the lack of restaurants in this area it is very convenient. They take reservations and the burgers are definitely edible. Fries could be better, they were cold and limp by the time my food was served.
(3)
Avery E.
Such great Bourbon steak! I'll be back to try some of the other yummy looking menu items!
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Brenda L.
PROS: 1. tasty burgers 2. trivia nights 3. lots of windows 4. modern/clean inside 5. outdoor eating area 6. on-campus location CONS: I'll be honest, the service I received (or lack of service I received) here on two different occasions is enough for me to warrant this "meh I've experienced better" 2 stars. I appreciate the convenience of having a restaurant/pub to visit near campus and I can understand why this place can get pretty crowded sometimes (trivia nights, lack of competing restaurants and pubs in the area, non-shady patrons, variety of drinks and eats) but their happy hour is hardly a good deal and their lack of attentiveness to customers during busy times is inexcusable. It was really hard for me to flag down a waiter/waitress when I came here and I even walked around looking for a hostess or someone to let me know if there were seats available. I'm not at all an inpatient person but I think it took me a considerable amount of time before I could talk to a worker about getting seated. I can understand that a restaurant gets busy but I've been to plenty of busy restaurants before and I've never been blatantly ignored before while waiting to get serviced. I even made eye contact with several waitresses who, I'm pretty sure, saw me and then looked away (rather than give me some indication that they'd be with me in a minute). This is my 2nd time writing this review. The first time I wrote it I had someone message me telling me "cmon give the place a break they were busy." Do you really think that a restaurant being busy gives them a pass for not having attentive service? Restaurants get busy. That's not abnormal.
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Dennis G.
Nothing special, but basically your only option for drinks and food if you work on campus. Don't be noob and get cedar fries. Their wings are good too, and happy hour and beer selection is decent. great place to ditch work early to and bitch about your projects, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. Gets busy and loud at happy hour, so be warned. Also, if you work here, you'll likely run into your boss. If you don't wana have that happen and don't want food, go to coda across the way
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Melissa W.
I'm giving this 4 stars because the atmosphere was lacking when my boyfriend and I were there (Saturday during the NCAA Final Four games). Counting the two of us there were only 6 people maximum at any point in the restaurant/bar. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and we ordered the pierogi appetizer which was fantastic! We just moved here from Fort Lauderdale and were very happily surprised at their Maker's 46 price ($8)! The Happy Hour beer selection was lacking, but it was still nice to be offered Happy Hour on a Saturday. The restaurant itself is gorgeous! We asked the bartenders when they get busy on the weekends and they told us they are mostly a week day place, as Anschutz it literally next door. The bonus to the place not being crowded is that we got to pretty much control the TVs and were able to watch Florida play and the Braves game at the same time with no competition! Overall we will definitely come back as Aurora lacks bars that are beautiful and aren't reminiscent of disease ridden hole-in-the-wall establishments!
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Steve G.
I had the San Juan burger with an Elk patty and it was great. It was cooked perfectly to my order (medium) and the fries were fresh cut and delicious as well. The beers are all local or small breweries. The bar staff is friendly and more than willing to give you samples of any beer you want to try. Nice little pub!
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Dale Z.
On my recent and semi-frequent visits to Coda Brewing, I had spotted Cedar Creek Pub across the way. Cedar Creek Pub has been here a couple years and has the same owner as Coda. On our visit to Coda today, we arrived prior to opening (on purpose) and went to order food at Cedar Creek to take with us on our brewery visit. The interior of this place is quite nice, and significantly larger than I expected. While waiting for the food, my friend enjoyed one of the varied Colorado Craft beer selections. Upon the recommendation of other Yelpers, and some staff members, I opted for the San Juan Burger with pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, fresh-made guacamole and poblano mayo. All the burgers also come with lettuce and tomato as well. I went with the house made chips as my side. I like my chips a bit crunchier, but these were good (they may have steamed for a couple minutes in the container with the burger). I had ordered my burger with some raw onion on it, but sadly this modification did not occur, and I did not notice until I had transported my meal to Coda and was chowing down. This minor omission was quickly forgotten after taking a bite of this very tasty burger. The patty was moist and meaty, and had been cooked exactly as I requested (some pink). The flavors from the peppery topping gave this some serious zing. This was definitely one of the better burgers I have enjoyed recently. At $10, this was a quite reasonable price for what I received. I will definitely be dining here again.
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Dom M.
The bartender, Aaron, is amazing! He was super friendly and genuine. He was also a hell of a bartender, and insanely knowledgeable about beer. The food is well above average bar food, and that is probably why they don't have super cheap specials as mentioned in previous reviews. The best hot wings I've probably ever had. I ordered the dry rub, and they were meaty, fresh, and very tasty. My bf ordered an elk-blend burger and was drooling over it. I'm looking forward to coming in again and visiting their soon to open brewery across the street. Good job, guys!
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Chuck H.
We loved this pub/restaurant. The beer is fresh, the drinks are poured healthy, and the staff friendly. We ate there over the course of three days, and every item we had was top quality, presented well. If we didn't live in Dallas we'd be regulars there.
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Clayton S.
Had food delivered to Coda Brewing. The food was ok but everyone who ordered a burger at our table had meat that was VERY over cooked. The fries were really good and the prices were reasonable is the only saving grace and the reason I still have the place 3 stars.
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Colby P.
Good service and quality draft selection.
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Carrie T.
What can I say? Was craving comfort food on a rare rainy night and that's just what we got. I loved the fish and chips.
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Kristina B.
Saturday night with 7 parties here. We've waited 45 minutes for food simply because there is a party of 6 who ordered before us. Two waitresses. Don't come here if you are hungry and pan on eating within an hour. I've asked 3 times for a glass of water before I actually got it.
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Lee S.
A relative and I stopped by for a quick Happy Hour beer. 1. You have a nice little patio. 2. You have a fun area to look around and be in. 3. You have good service. 4. You have cold beer. 5. You have the only game in town. 6. You don't have a real Happy Hour (only $1.00 off of an already high beer price) 7. Come on. 8. Have a real Happy Hour (Happy means "smiling, in good spirits, untroubled, delighted") 9. Better specials. 10. That will bring me back.
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Jocalyn E.
Fun place. Decent beer selection. Nothing fancy. Smells new and staff we mildly friendly. Beer selection is OK. happy hour specials are decent. Food is good.
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Steph L.
It makes me laugh that people think the clientele are "hoity toity" and the menu is "meh", not sure what universe these people are living in, but it sure isn't this one! The "snooty" people are the ones not speaking up about the cheese they forgot on their "salad". The staff is amazing, they cater to the brewery across the road too, if you're not happy, you can be polite and tell them, they'll fix it. Most down to earth staff who are friendly. They're not going to give you a blowie for a tip, but this isn't hooters. The menu is good, atmosphere is great, it's a neighborhood pub, so walk, fatty!
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Steven Binh N.
Great place to watch games , great food, good drinks and great people. I have met all 3 of the owners and they are super nice and gave me my first drink for free because it was my first time. I recommend the burger it is huge and it tasted great you will have to cut it in half though to be able to eat it. I also like the wings it's so crunchy and yummy.
(5)
Rachel J.
Great trivia night! They have different beers all the time. I get to try something new every time. The owner is a really cool guy too. Try the steak quesadilla. It was excellent!!
(5)
Greg F.
Solid food. 7 wings for $10. They were good but not ethereal. Across the street from the CU Med School campus. Nice bar atmosphere for the 20-30yr crowd. Respectable local beer selection & attentive service. A great choice for a relaxing nite.
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Natalie K.
The service is absolutely incredible here. My boyfriend's tuna steak sandwhich was over-cooked, he ordered it medium rare and the sandwhich came out well done.Tthe waiter apologized about the mistake and took the sandwich back to the kitchen. A new medium-rare tuna steak sandwich came out within 5 minutes and was absolutely delicious. The owner of the restaurant even came up to us after our meal to apologize about the mistake. We were absolutely taken aback at how much both the waiter and owner cared about our dining experience. I highly recommended this place!
(4)
Kynton C.
Wow. Awesome garlic parm chicken wings. Gluten free and delicious. Real garlic, not garlic powder. The wings alone make Cedar Creek a must visit.
(5)
Maria G.
The beer rotation keeps the stars a little higher than I would otherwise give. The food just doesn't do it for me. I have been several times, now, since it's so close. I am likely never to return, since I can get good beer anywhere. The food is hella salty, bland, and/or dry. The service is amenable, but I just wish they'd step up the game with the kitchen. I had the bourbon pub steak. While the meat itself was cooked properly, the glaze tasted like it was mostly soy sauce. The mashed potatoes were dense and not at all what I had hoped for. Again, the place has good beer and decent service. The food is just lacking.
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Jim S.
Have been here in the past and it's been OK. Like others have said it's a nice layout and interior. Tonight was poor service and for me poor service always trumps decent food.. Makes it a bit less palatable imo. Don't know if the waitress was new, grumpy or just poorly trained but that's not for me to decide. After ordering drinks it was another 10 minutes until waitress came by. Appetizer took about 20 minutes to arrive, food 15 minutes after Appetizer. Both food and appetizer were good. Waitress took our forks and knives away with appetizer and didn't replace so we had to get up and snag some off another tables. Check was late in arriving. All in all an hour and a half dining experience when all we wanted was a beer and food.
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Christine L.
We are out of towers who visit denver often and are always looking for new and different places to eat. What drew me initially was the menu and the fact that mostly everything is local. The beer menu was impressive. Our party of 5 tasted the tacos, the San Juan burger, gyros (best my husband has tasted outside of new york) and salads. Everything was delicious! Our waiter Aaron was extremely knowledgeable about the entire menu including a tasty recommendation for a local beer. The only drawback was that it was trivia night and although we were seated in an entirely different part of the restaurant, the loudspeaker used for the game inhibited conversation.
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Karan S.
Great place to hangout with friends after a long day at school. Visits: 7+ When: 2012-2013 Party of: 3 upto 30 Recommended :-)
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Cait G.
I enjoy having lunch here at Cedar Creek Pub. The food is pretty consistent and the staff have always been pleasant. I tend to switch between the buffalo chicken salad and the San Juan burger. They rarely disappoint and there's something to be said for that. I do wish that the restaurant switched up their menu a bit as they've pretty much had the same one since they've opened and I would love to see some variety from them.
(4)
Tim H.
Really enjoy coming here, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and a solid attentive staff. Aaron ( the bearded bartender) is always welcomeing and a pleasure to visit with.
(5)
Brittany H.
Alrighty Cedar Creek, I think it's about time I write a review update, yes? Now that I've been here for at least a half dozen lunches and a few happy hours, I can safely say that Cedar Creek has found its feet and has stepped up its game. Consistently delicious food from a regularly changing menu that is Colorado Proud, friendly and efficient wait staff, and a pretty fabulous happy hour menu. I'm delighted that Cedar Creek appears to be gaining ground in the Anschutz Medical Campus area. It's truly a lovely place to have lunch, HH, or dinner, and enjoy time with friends and coworkers. Keep up the good work, Cedar Creek! So happy to have you in the AMC!
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Meghan M.
I have never actually eaten in the restaurant but we like to go to their brewery counterpart, Coda across the street. Cedar Creek will serve food there and it is tasty. I really enjoyed the steak sandwich with mushrooms and onions. They also have a great homemade salsa. It is a great place to go to enjoy a good beer, good food, and a good time.
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Mari K.
So, upon first learning that there would be a pub on campus, I thought, "Yes! Finally!" Time passed, I anxiously awaited, and then Cedar Creek opened and I thought, "Wow. Good food and AWESOME beer." I will tell you that the food has really, really continued to improve since the restaurant's opening. My personal favorites have to be the Portobello burger, the Elk burger (with an over medium egg :), or the wedge salad!! As for beer? Gosh. It depends on the day of the week. That's what I really like, their rotating beer menu. I'm definitely a Milk Stout Nitro kind of girl, and when they have it, I'm in heaven.
(5)
Dianne S.
Great place. Yummy food, good selection of beer. Ryan was our server and he was great. Parking, a bit iffy.
(4)
Nikki K.
The food is good but the service is absolutely terrible. Every time I've gone in I've had an issue with service. The last time I was meeting a group (who very visibly had 3 chairs open indicating more were joining) and the hostess/waitress told me there were no groups waiting for anyone and that maybe I'm at the wrong place. I called someone in my party and sure enough they were waiting. Food quality varies but almost always very good.
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Maggie P.
Nothing special and not worth the price. My husband and I had sub-par burgers. We both ordered ours "pink" and both had "no pink." Buns were charred and lettuce semi-wilted. Purported "hand-cut" fries lacked seasoning and taste -- looked and tasted liked bagged fries, not hand cut. Ours was the only order the cook was preparing, so no excuses. Maybe they weren't expecting any diners on Sunday afternoon :/
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David U.
Short and simple, the menu inspires to be great, but the execution leave it extremely lacking. We had tried a variety of dishes at cedar creek including the elk burger, tuna steak salad, shrimp and walnut salad, cedar fries, and a few drinks. The salad was described as being on a bed of mixed greens; however, what arrived came on a bed of iceberg lettuce. Additionally, items which were not in the menu description were included in the dishes. For example, the shrimp and walnut salad came with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, much like you would get from a bag of cheese at the local king soopers. Unfortunately, none of this translated into being a good meal. Conversely, nothing was bad either. In short this was a disappointing meal for 80 dollars, and with so many better options out in the marketplace, it is not worth your expanditure. That said, if they can find a chef who can execute the otherwise great menu, this could become a star. As of now, this is not that place.
(3)
David G.
I absolutely love this place! The beer selection is always surprising and unique. The staff are fun and engaging. It maybe a little out of the way if you aren't on campus, but it's absolutely worth the trip!
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Brian S.
CCP keeps the great beers flowing. This place is by far the best for rotating taps and great micro brews. The food is great and the staff is the best. Absolutely clean and a great happy hour location. Definitely Aurora's best!
(5)
Dee S.
This place has a great craft beer selection! Not only Colorado beer. They have East Coast, West Coast and everything in between. The food menu is simple and fresh. Pretzels are delicious!
(5)
Christine G.
A decent little pub nestled away in the back of the Fitzsimmons medical campus, near all the spankin'-new condos. Seriously, I wouldn't have known there was a pub here if my husband (who works on the campus) hadn't ventured out for a happy hour a few weeks back. Since we were in the vicinity over the weekend, he decided to take me to lunch here. On a late Saturday afternoon, the place was nearly empty. My husband assured me that it had been packed for Thursday night happy hour. The layout is nice, and, like the typical pub, has booths as well as tables (both high and low), with lots of wood accents. All the TVs are tuned to ESPN, natch. Our waitress was friendly, and the food appeared quickly. I had the chipotle chicken sandwich, but sampled heavily from my husband's grilled tuna salad with pear and gorgonzola. Both were healthy choices -- you can ask for dressing or mayo on the side, and we skipped any fries. The amount of food wasn't overwhelming, which was great. However, there wasn't anything radically special about it. The salad came from a standard, store-bought mix, and the chicken and tuna looked like they're the kind that are bought in bulk at Sam's Club. Not a bad thing, as they're certainly yummy and edible and all that, but nothing...special. It looks like yet MORE condos are being built behind the current set, so the pub is sure to have more business in the near future. I'm sure it will become a neighborhood hang-out for the immediate locals if it isn't already (since dining options near the medical center are not exactly plentiful). Overall, it's a good place to grab a bite if you happen to be in the area, but I wouldn't bother driving a long distance to seek it out.
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Melissa M.
I'm surprised to see so many compliments on the service. I have been here a few times over the last month and am always disappointed with the service. Service is slow and the servers are unengaged, crabby and bitter. Most recently, had a decent sized party and the initial drinks took forever which is expected. After initial serving, I would think that the drinks would be replenished quickly. The waitress rarely checked back in with us and so we often had empty glasses. Several times, someone from my party actually had to stand up and find the waitress to submit additional orders. In addition, we had moved the tables into a square shape (with the manager's assistance) which apparently was not the preference of our server. She constantly made under her breath comments about how the tables weren't arranged how she liked them, she couldn't get to everyone and we would have to pass drinks down. We were fine to do that in order to create more of a group environment. Despite us saying it was fine, she made an annoyed comment several times. The icing on the cake was when we had individuals from another group join our group. When the checks came, one person offered to pay for both checks. The server from the smaller group who had moved over said, "No, I need to get tipped for this." While the point is valid, there is a much more tactful way to say it. Something like "since you had different servers, would it be ok to keep them separate?". Or, even better, have some customer service and let people pay how they want and worry about the tips internally. As mentioned by others, Cedar Creek is the only pub on campus so I will be back. But, hopefully they can treat customers like we have a choice rather than acting like they know we have to be there and will come back no matter what the experience.
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Katie Y.
I think most of the patrons who have rated this as a great restaurant are comparing it with the food at the nearby hospital cafeteria. It is a little better than that. Not much. Got the feeling the Sysco truck was in the back unloading the entrees onto the conveyor belt as we were sitting down. Spring rolls were clearly a frozen then heated-up appetizer. One spring roll had no evidence of any ingredients other than spring roll wrapper. Bagged lettuce. American cheese on the chicken sandwich? Really? TIGF quality food, just higher prices. The acoustics of the place make for a sound-rebounding hell. Lots of loud happy hour patrons, but then again, it is happy hour in a bar. So next time we are looking for marginal food, we will hit Costco on free-sample Saturday. Go to Steuben's instead.
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tom s.
A great option for a nicer lunch on campus if you are starving or your parents/family is visiting and you can only afford to leave the library for an hour. The burger is the go to choice here. Fish good, Philly a little chewy. And don't buy a bottle "craft" soda. The price isn't on the menu but it is nearly 4 dollars for a 12 oz root beer. Still five for filling a void, friendly service and burgers
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David C.
This is a good addition to the very limited options on the Anschutz Medical Campus, but it's not quite as good as it could be. It has the usual burger/sandwich menu, complete with a very nice beer selection. Non-happy hour prices are a bit high, especially if you work on campus and just want something other than Subway or Jimmy John's, but at least the place is clean and comfortable, and it has lots of TVs as well if there happen to be some day games on tap. Burgers come "pink" or "no pink", which is a bit odd, but generally are cooked as indicated. I've tried the chipotle chicken sandwich, which I enjoyed, and also the elk burger for a little something different. I wish there were a few more options on the menu, though in fairness they do change it up from time to time, and there is a daily special as well. It's not outstanding, and I'd prefer to see the food and beer priced a little bit lower, but for something we can walk to for a nicer lunch, it works.
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Troy B.
THANK THE LORD there is finally a decent beer/burger option near Stapleton. The recipe for a successful establishment seems so easy, but so many strike out. Cedar Creek hit the ball out of the park! They have a great selection of local craft beers and the burger I had was AMAZING. I can't wait to go back here, and since I live on the east side of Stapleton, it's just a short 5 minute drive down Montview. Stapleton residents, you must try this place! You will love it!
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Megan D.
Great place for me and my friends to unwind after a stressful week or semester. Drink selection is good - so glad they finally got some hard cider - but the food is overpriced and not consistent. The fries I had today were very old. The fish was okay. Overall a good place that is clean and normally has good service but be prepared to ask for things a few times if they don't have enough waitresses.
(3)
S T.
Glad it is on campus, but I have gotten pretty tired of the menu. It would be nice if they had a rotating appetizer menu - as this is the only pub on campus, and probably the only pub I'd go to in this neighborhood. I typically go for happy hour, so I am sick to death of the app menu. The food is alright, but nothing I've gotten excited about or raved about. Also, drink and regular meal prices seem high to me, but maybe I am just cheap. I think they can get away with charging higher drink and food prices because there is no other option. Triva night was fun. Staff is very friendly. I hate to give it a 2 becuase I have had so many happy times here, but they really need to step up their menu. I haven't had anything terrible, just nothing exciting or even really good.
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Alex F.
After visiting this pub at least half a dozen times, I would say I absolutely despise this place. The sad part is, the food is actually good. The service completely kills any appeal. The servers are always very snotty, completely unorganized and extremely slow. I was told that a certain beer was not on tap, my coworker arrived two minutes later and ordered the same beer I originally requested and was told it was just tapped. After asking to change my order to my original request, I was told it was too late with an incredibly snotty attitude. Any other restaurant would have tried to meet my request, considering both of our beers arrived to our table at the same time. This pub does not go by the mantra that the customer is always right. They argue when you question a charge on your tab and are very reluctant to change it for you. It's really too bad that the service is so awful because it's very conveniently located on the medical campus. This is a skip for sure.
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Erik P.
Great find! Scott, the manager, may be ahead of his time because the area is not built out yet and the place is a bit tricky to find, but it is well worth the trouble. Nice selections of Colorado microbrews, a limited but fun menu with some unique options for a pub menu, a pleasant atmosphere, very warm and pleasant wait staff--a great place for a good, casual, tasty, well-priced meal. We will go back.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jo N.
Impressive rotation of draft beers, a very good selection of bottled and canned, as well as a respectable food menu with daily specials. I've been here several times this year since finding this pub while exploring the neighborhood, and each time has been a good experience. I've tried the fish and chips, pub pretzels, wings hot, and elk burger; all well prepared and exactly what I expect of a quality kitchen. Nothing was greasy, or under/over cooked. I've also taken my wife and friends here in a group of five, and we had no trouble getting service or drinks. In particular I went here on St. Patricks day, and found that for a pub they had a comfortable sized crowd, as well as a real rarity on tap; Deschutes the Abyss. The very fact that the owner was willing to put it on tap for the holiday makes it a really special place in my book. This is a great pub, with really well prepared food, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Don't expect to pay dive bar prices, because quality food and quality drinks are not cheap, but also you can expect to avoid the drunken Friday night crowds while still having a great selection for dinner and drinks.
(4)Anna Z.
This place is conveniently located right below my apartment so it's where I go when I am way too lazy to cook and way too lazy to drive somewhere to get food or it's a school function located here. So that means I don't really come too often and this definitely wouldn't be my top choice of restaurant if I am hungry. It basically has monopoly over the whole area and I think people eat here largely for convenience sake. The food is mediocre and there aren't a huge variety of choices. They are definitely lacking in the vegetarian department (speaking on behalf of my veggie friends). Everything is also slightly over priced but they do give large portions to make up for it. There is ample seating throughout the pub and it's generally kept well cleaned. The owner helps out with donations for various school clubs if you ask well ahead of time so students really appreciate that. They have a nice beer selection as well but I've had more food there than beer. The quesidillas are pretty good. Even though they are under the appetizer section, the portion is enough for a meal. The san juan burger is massive and it comes with fries and usually lasts me two meals. The gemini is pretty good as well. I have also tried the BLT sandwich which comes with whole wheat bread and very crispy bacon and a ton of fries. I was so stuffed, i didn't even finish the fries. As you can see, it's your basic bar foods but the menu is pretty small in comparison to other bars. I hope they expand the menu and make the prices cheaper. It's not ok to be so expensive just because of lack of competition. Or I hope more restaurants open up within walking distance of fitz.
(3)Richard R.
Fair warning: PARKING IS TERRIBLE. Like, non-existent. I mean really, there are about 30 public parking spaces for the entire complex which is a ton of residences. It's a really sad parking situation so best of luck to ya. Granted, this might not be CCP's doing but it still affects the business. I will say that our server was GREAT! She was efficient and polite and took great care of us. I was very surprised by the quickness of the crew. All of the employees were really nice and they were workin' hard. Personally, I just wasn't a fan of the location or the atmosphere. It seemed like a bunch of hoity-toity clientele who were snooty and snotty. Sure, it's situated next to a golf course but this ain't Bushwood (insert Caddyshack reference here). The menu seemed a bit pretentious. Most items were crazy expensive for a pub. I had a burger that was ok, not great. For $15 I expected more. I hear the garlic parmesan chicken wings are good but I didn't get the chance to try them. Would I go back? Sure, but I would walk so that I don't have to deal with parking and I would go at non-busy time. I'm willing to give it another shot but the first experience was totally meh.
(2)Claudine M.
-One star because of its location since it's close to my campus and apartment. -One star because they have decent beer selections. The service is a bit slow even when it isn't busy. It's a hit or miss really. The food here, honestly, is bar food. Nothing
(2)Kelvin C.
3.5 stars. They have a decent selection of beers here most notable a few coda beers, a few southern california brews (ballast point, bruery), coors, and a few others. As for the food, I got to try: Bourbon Pub steak: Not a bad entree. At $14, this is a nice little dinner to satisfy the stomach. The mash potatoes were good and the brocolli added some greens to the plate. Ask for more of their bourbon sauce to compliment your steak. (I ordered medium rare and it was cooked medium). Elk Burger: While the sweet potato fries that came with the burger were perfect, the elk burger itself was just okay. The patty was quite thin and didn't have a lot of juice to it. Just an okay burger. (I ordered medium rare and it was pretty cooked). While visiting the restaurant itself isn't out of the question, I'd actually prefer to chill at Coda Brewing and do a phone-order from there. That way you get to enjoy the entire selection of Coda while munching on a few bites. Otherwise, if a game is on, Cedar creek isn't a bad place to spend your evening.
(3)Tiffany N.
Not too impressed with this place. I came here with some girlfriends after a class at the Anshultz Wellness Center and it's mediocre at best. Unimaginative menu and when I was looking for a salad, I wasn't too wowed with what they offer (and especially for the price they charge--woof!) I got the Buffalo Chicken Salad along with some tweaks (no tortilla strips or tomatoes) and they left off the cheese so it was an unappetizing buffalo chicken strips, lettuce and dressing. Our server wasn't too friendly so I didn't want to inconvenience her about the order she got wrong. I'm still pissed off about spending $12 on that salad, I would pass on this place.
(1)Jeff S.
We wandered in here the night before Christmas Eve for dinner and drinks. We grabbed seat at the bar and were immediately greeted by a bartender who did not want us there. That cost this review a star. They have a small but good tap list, and a very good whisky list. We ordered a couple of beers and filed away the whisky for future reference. After perusing the menu, we went with the pierogi, dry rub wings. and the Gemini sandwich. Being of Czech descent, I was thrilled to see the former on the menu. They made a good sour cream habanero sauce to accompany it. The dry rub wings really didn't impress us, we found them a little flat. The sandwich I would gladly return for. Overall I feel the menu has much potential and I can't wait to sample more. And I love the beers they offer. The downside.... That bartender hated us. He really made us feel unwelcome and I noticed that he treated others the same way. I'll come back but I'll sit in a servers section if he's working.
(3)Cinimin N.
The food here is absolutely wonderful! The staff are friendly and prompt! Parking can be a bit of an issue, and the establishment closes early, but I've genuinely enjoyed each experience I've had here.
(3)Amanda H.
I'm a student at the medical campus and come here on occasion with my classmates after big exams and such! It's a good restaurant, especially compared to most around the area in terms of atmosphere. The food is really good! I am a big fan of the chicken quesadilla and buffalo chicken salad. It's a tad pricy but I guess that's what you get when there's little competition for the wallets of the staff and students of a huge medical campus. The service is VERY hit or miss. There are a few servers that seem to be perpetually in a bad mood-- but other than that, the owner and other servers are great. They have a KILLER selection of eclectic draft beer from all over the United States. Every time I go here, they have multiple beers that I've never heard of before which is neat. They host trivia nights on a weekly basis, and the lady that leads them is amazing. They have happy hour from 3-6pm daily, but the discount isn't anything to get excited about. I've had many conversations with classmates about how much more often we would come to this place after school if they had a good happy hour with "cheap beers" like PBR/Coors for a couple of bucks, but I guess that's not the managements cup of tea. I think there's a ton of untapped potential since they're attached to an apartment complex FULL of students. I know for a fact my friends and I would be weekend regulars if there was some sort of late night happy hour with heavily discounted "cheap beer" or food. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're in Aurora and want to grab a beer/bite to eat!
(4)David T.
Not a whole lot to say - it was perfect. Cheese burger is one of the best I've ever had (and I'm picky). Fries were better than 5 guys. And a really good beer selection. Really nice facility too.
(5)L H.
yuck. even my simple medium rare hamburger was cooked until it tasted like cardboard. Part of a large party and the unanimous vote was we would have been better off at a fast food joint.
(1)Brielle G.
The pub! Conveniently located across the street from the Anschutz medical campus at the fitzsimmons apartments it's great for post exam drinks and food. I always enjoy the beer they have on tap and usually end up going with ciders which have all been good. I think it's about $4.50 for a beer which isn't bad. Food is around $10 a plate. I'm obsessed with the cedar club sandwich I always order this. It's just a simple turkey sandwich with avocado and bacon but man it's good. The wings here are also really good with side of ranch. Gotta try the pretzel when you're here it's a great snack or meal it's enough to share with a table of people or if that's your main meal great for just you as well. Awesome place to come with friends after exams or for happy hour if you don't wanna drive and just walk across the street after a stressful week!
(4)Ali L.
I go to Cedar Creek allll the time! I'm a student on the Anschutz campus, and when I can only afford an hour or so to eat, I head there. The San Juan burger is delicious, as is their Elk burgers. Their fries are on the greasy side, but good nonetheless. Service has never been something to brag about, although I haven't had too many bad experiences. It's a great place to grab a beer on happy hour ($1 off drafts!) after school/work, and they have an outdoor patio for when the weather is nice.
(3)Nathan G.
I met friends who work @ the CU Med center here. Good food and drink. The place was absolutely packed for lunch. Good place, I'm sure I will be here many more times.
(4)Lily R.
I had The San Juan Burger. The seasoning was delicious. A lot of there food items are gluten free. Our server said they know where there meat comes from. Their bread is locally baked. The servers are friendly. Beer!!! For those beer lovers this is a great place to try different beers!!! They figure unique beers from all over.
(5)Madison S.
We've been here a few times now and we really love this low-key pub! The food and drinks are both par and tasty for the price. Service is good, never rushed or slow. Almost always friendly and casual, which is exactly what I want from a neighborhood pub. We stopped in to watch the college football championship during our most recent visit and were surprised to find that the place was less than packed. In fact there were probably less than six groups on the place. On the one hand, this makes me sad because I want this place to do well. On the other, it's nice to have a secret watering hole that's never busy. But ultimately I want the former more than the latter so I'm here to let you all know that Cedar Creek Pub is definitely deserving of your patronage in the near future!
(5)Allie S.
Nothing unique, however due to the lack of restaurants in this area it is very convenient. They take reservations and the burgers are definitely edible. Fries could be better, they were cold and limp by the time my food was served.
(3)Avery E.
Such great Bourbon steak! I'll be back to try some of the other yummy looking menu items!
(4)Brenda L.
PROS: 1. tasty burgers 2. trivia nights 3. lots of windows 4. modern/clean inside 5. outdoor eating area 6. on-campus location CONS: I'll be honest, the service I received (or lack of service I received) here on two different occasions is enough for me to warrant this "meh I've experienced better" 2 stars. I appreciate the convenience of having a restaurant/pub to visit near campus and I can understand why this place can get pretty crowded sometimes (trivia nights, lack of competing restaurants and pubs in the area, non-shady patrons, variety of drinks and eats) but their happy hour is hardly a good deal and their lack of attentiveness to customers during busy times is inexcusable. It was really hard for me to flag down a waiter/waitress when I came here and I even walked around looking for a hostess or someone to let me know if there were seats available. I'm not at all an inpatient person but I think it took me a considerable amount of time before I could talk to a worker about getting seated. I can understand that a restaurant gets busy but I've been to plenty of busy restaurants before and I've never been blatantly ignored before while waiting to get serviced. I even made eye contact with several waitresses who, I'm pretty sure, saw me and then looked away (rather than give me some indication that they'd be with me in a minute). This is my 2nd time writing this review. The first time I wrote it I had someone message me telling me "cmon give the place a break they were busy." Do you really think that a restaurant being busy gives them a pass for not having attentive service? Restaurants get busy. That's not abnormal.
(2)Dennis G.
Nothing special, but basically your only option for drinks and food if you work on campus. Don't be noob and get cedar fries. Their wings are good too, and happy hour and beer selection is decent. great place to ditch work early to and bitch about your projects, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. Gets busy and loud at happy hour, so be warned. Also, if you work here, you'll likely run into your boss. If you don't wana have that happen and don't want food, go to coda across the way
(3)Melissa W.
I'm giving this 4 stars because the atmosphere was lacking when my boyfriend and I were there (Saturday during the NCAA Final Four games). Counting the two of us there were only 6 people maximum at any point in the restaurant/bar. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and we ordered the pierogi appetizer which was fantastic! We just moved here from Fort Lauderdale and were very happily surprised at their Maker's 46 price ($8)! The Happy Hour beer selection was lacking, but it was still nice to be offered Happy Hour on a Saturday. The restaurant itself is gorgeous! We asked the bartenders when they get busy on the weekends and they told us they are mostly a week day place, as Anschutz it literally next door. The bonus to the place not being crowded is that we got to pretty much control the TVs and were able to watch Florida play and the Braves game at the same time with no competition! Overall we will definitely come back as Aurora lacks bars that are beautiful and aren't reminiscent of disease ridden hole-in-the-wall establishments!
(4)Steve G.
I had the San Juan burger with an Elk patty and it was great. It was cooked perfectly to my order (medium) and the fries were fresh cut and delicious as well. The beers are all local or small breweries. The bar staff is friendly and more than willing to give you samples of any beer you want to try. Nice little pub!
(4)Dale Z.
On my recent and semi-frequent visits to Coda Brewing, I had spotted Cedar Creek Pub across the way. Cedar Creek Pub has been here a couple years and has the same owner as Coda. On our visit to Coda today, we arrived prior to opening (on purpose) and went to order food at Cedar Creek to take with us on our brewery visit. The interior of this place is quite nice, and significantly larger than I expected. While waiting for the food, my friend enjoyed one of the varied Colorado Craft beer selections. Upon the recommendation of other Yelpers, and some staff members, I opted for the San Juan Burger with pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, fresh-made guacamole and poblano mayo. All the burgers also come with lettuce and tomato as well. I went with the house made chips as my side. I like my chips a bit crunchier, but these were good (they may have steamed for a couple minutes in the container with the burger). I had ordered my burger with some raw onion on it, but sadly this modification did not occur, and I did not notice until I had transported my meal to Coda and was chowing down. This minor omission was quickly forgotten after taking a bite of this very tasty burger. The patty was moist and meaty, and had been cooked exactly as I requested (some pink). The flavors from the peppery topping gave this some serious zing. This was definitely one of the better burgers I have enjoyed recently. At $10, this was a quite reasonable price for what I received. I will definitely be dining here again.
(4)Dom M.
The bartender, Aaron, is amazing! He was super friendly and genuine. He was also a hell of a bartender, and insanely knowledgeable about beer. The food is well above average bar food, and that is probably why they don't have super cheap specials as mentioned in previous reviews. The best hot wings I've probably ever had. I ordered the dry rub, and they were meaty, fresh, and very tasty. My bf ordered an elk-blend burger and was drooling over it. I'm looking forward to coming in again and visiting their soon to open brewery across the street. Good job, guys!
(5)Chuck H.
We loved this pub/restaurant. The beer is fresh, the drinks are poured healthy, and the staff friendly. We ate there over the course of three days, and every item we had was top quality, presented well. If we didn't live in Dallas we'd be regulars there.
(5)Clayton S.
Had food delivered to Coda Brewing. The food was ok but everyone who ordered a burger at our table had meat that was VERY over cooked. The fries were really good and the prices were reasonable is the only saving grace and the reason I still have the place 3 stars.
(3)Colby P.
Good service and quality draft selection.
(4)Carrie T.
What can I say? Was craving comfort food on a rare rainy night and that's just what we got. I loved the fish and chips.
(4)Kristina B.
Saturday night with 7 parties here. We've waited 45 minutes for food simply because there is a party of 6 who ordered before us. Two waitresses. Don't come here if you are hungry and pan on eating within an hour. I've asked 3 times for a glass of water before I actually got it.
(1)Lee S.
A relative and I stopped by for a quick Happy Hour beer. 1. You have a nice little patio. 2. You have a fun area to look around and be in. 3. You have good service. 4. You have cold beer. 5. You have the only game in town. 6. You don't have a real Happy Hour (only $1.00 off of an already high beer price) 7. Come on. 8. Have a real Happy Hour (Happy means "smiling, in good spirits, untroubled, delighted") 9. Better specials. 10. That will bring me back.
(3)Jocalyn E.
Fun place. Decent beer selection. Nothing fancy. Smells new and staff we mildly friendly. Beer selection is OK. happy hour specials are decent. Food is good.
(3)Steph L.
It makes me laugh that people think the clientele are "hoity toity" and the menu is "meh", not sure what universe these people are living in, but it sure isn't this one! The "snooty" people are the ones not speaking up about the cheese they forgot on their "salad". The staff is amazing, they cater to the brewery across the road too, if you're not happy, you can be polite and tell them, they'll fix it. Most down to earth staff who are friendly. They're not going to give you a blowie for a tip, but this isn't hooters. The menu is good, atmosphere is great, it's a neighborhood pub, so walk, fatty!
(5)Steven Binh N.
Great place to watch games , great food, good drinks and great people. I have met all 3 of the owners and they are super nice and gave me my first drink for free because it was my first time. I recommend the burger it is huge and it tasted great you will have to cut it in half though to be able to eat it. I also like the wings it's so crunchy and yummy.
(5)Rachel J.
Great trivia night! They have different beers all the time. I get to try something new every time. The owner is a really cool guy too. Try the steak quesadilla. It was excellent!!
(5)Greg F.
Solid food. 7 wings for $10. They were good but not ethereal. Across the street from the CU Med School campus. Nice bar atmosphere for the 20-30yr crowd. Respectable local beer selection & attentive service. A great choice for a relaxing nite.
(4)Natalie K.
The service is absolutely incredible here. My boyfriend's tuna steak sandwhich was over-cooked, he ordered it medium rare and the sandwhich came out well done.Tthe waiter apologized about the mistake and took the sandwich back to the kitchen. A new medium-rare tuna steak sandwich came out within 5 minutes and was absolutely delicious. The owner of the restaurant even came up to us after our meal to apologize about the mistake. We were absolutely taken aback at how much both the waiter and owner cared about our dining experience. I highly recommended this place!
(4)Kynton C.
Wow. Awesome garlic parm chicken wings. Gluten free and delicious. Real garlic, not garlic powder. The wings alone make Cedar Creek a must visit.
(5)Maria G.
The beer rotation keeps the stars a little higher than I would otherwise give. The food just doesn't do it for me. I have been several times, now, since it's so close. I am likely never to return, since I can get good beer anywhere. The food is hella salty, bland, and/or dry. The service is amenable, but I just wish they'd step up the game with the kitchen. I had the bourbon pub steak. While the meat itself was cooked properly, the glaze tasted like it was mostly soy sauce. The mashed potatoes were dense and not at all what I had hoped for. Again, the place has good beer and decent service. The food is just lacking.
(3)Jim S.
Have been here in the past and it's been OK. Like others have said it's a nice layout and interior. Tonight was poor service and for me poor service always trumps decent food.. Makes it a bit less palatable imo. Don't know if the waitress was new, grumpy or just poorly trained but that's not for me to decide. After ordering drinks it was another 10 minutes until waitress came by. Appetizer took about 20 minutes to arrive, food 15 minutes after Appetizer. Both food and appetizer were good. Waitress took our forks and knives away with appetizer and didn't replace so we had to get up and snag some off another tables. Check was late in arriving. All in all an hour and a half dining experience when all we wanted was a beer and food.
(2)Christine L.
We are out of towers who visit denver often and are always looking for new and different places to eat. What drew me initially was the menu and the fact that mostly everything is local. The beer menu was impressive. Our party of 5 tasted the tacos, the San Juan burger, gyros (best my husband has tasted outside of new york) and salads. Everything was delicious! Our waiter Aaron was extremely knowledgeable about the entire menu including a tasty recommendation for a local beer. The only drawback was that it was trivia night and although we were seated in an entirely different part of the restaurant, the loudspeaker used for the game inhibited conversation.
(4)Karan S.
Great place to hangout with friends after a long day at school. Visits: 7+ When: 2012-2013 Party of: 3 upto 30 Recommended :-)
(4)Cait G.
I enjoy having lunch here at Cedar Creek Pub. The food is pretty consistent and the staff have always been pleasant. I tend to switch between the buffalo chicken salad and the San Juan burger. They rarely disappoint and there's something to be said for that. I do wish that the restaurant switched up their menu a bit as they've pretty much had the same one since they've opened and I would love to see some variety from them.
(4)Tim H.
Really enjoy coming here, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and a solid attentive staff. Aaron ( the bearded bartender) is always welcomeing and a pleasure to visit with.
(5)Brittany H.
Alrighty Cedar Creek, I think it's about time I write a review update, yes? Now that I've been here for at least a half dozen lunches and a few happy hours, I can safely say that Cedar Creek has found its feet and has stepped up its game. Consistently delicious food from a regularly changing menu that is Colorado Proud, friendly and efficient wait staff, and a pretty fabulous happy hour menu. I'm delighted that Cedar Creek appears to be gaining ground in the Anschutz Medical Campus area. It's truly a lovely place to have lunch, HH, or dinner, and enjoy time with friends and coworkers. Keep up the good work, Cedar Creek! So happy to have you in the AMC!
(4)Meghan M.
I have never actually eaten in the restaurant but we like to go to their brewery counterpart, Coda across the street. Cedar Creek will serve food there and it is tasty. I really enjoyed the steak sandwich with mushrooms and onions. They also have a great homemade salsa. It is a great place to go to enjoy a good beer, good food, and a good time.
(4)Mari K.
So, upon first learning that there would be a pub on campus, I thought, "Yes! Finally!" Time passed, I anxiously awaited, and then Cedar Creek opened and I thought, "Wow. Good food and AWESOME beer." I will tell you that the food has really, really continued to improve since the restaurant's opening. My personal favorites have to be the Portobello burger, the Elk burger (with an over medium egg :), or the wedge salad!! As for beer? Gosh. It depends on the day of the week. That's what I really like, their rotating beer menu. I'm definitely a Milk Stout Nitro kind of girl, and when they have it, I'm in heaven.
(5)Dianne S.
Great place. Yummy food, good selection of beer. Ryan was our server and he was great. Parking, a bit iffy.
(4)Nikki K.
The food is good but the service is absolutely terrible. Every time I've gone in I've had an issue with service. The last time I was meeting a group (who very visibly had 3 chairs open indicating more were joining) and the hostess/waitress told me there were no groups waiting for anyone and that maybe I'm at the wrong place. I called someone in my party and sure enough they were waiting. Food quality varies but almost always very good.
(3)Maggie P.
Nothing special and not worth the price. My husband and I had sub-par burgers. We both ordered ours "pink" and both had "no pink." Buns were charred and lettuce semi-wilted. Purported "hand-cut" fries lacked seasoning and taste -- looked and tasted liked bagged fries, not hand cut. Ours was the only order the cook was preparing, so no excuses. Maybe they weren't expecting any diners on Sunday afternoon :/
(2)David U.
Short and simple, the menu inspires to be great, but the execution leave it extremely lacking. We had tried a variety of dishes at cedar creek including the elk burger, tuna steak salad, shrimp and walnut salad, cedar fries, and a few drinks. The salad was described as being on a bed of mixed greens; however, what arrived came on a bed of iceberg lettuce. Additionally, items which were not in the menu description were included in the dishes. For example, the shrimp and walnut salad came with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, much like you would get from a bag of cheese at the local king soopers. Unfortunately, none of this translated into being a good meal. Conversely, nothing was bad either. In short this was a disappointing meal for 80 dollars, and with so many better options out in the marketplace, it is not worth your expanditure. That said, if they can find a chef who can execute the otherwise great menu, this could become a star. As of now, this is not that place.
(3)David G.
I absolutely love this place! The beer selection is always surprising and unique. The staff are fun and engaging. It maybe a little out of the way if you aren't on campus, but it's absolutely worth the trip!
(5)Brian S.
CCP keeps the great beers flowing. This place is by far the best for rotating taps and great micro brews. The food is great and the staff is the best. Absolutely clean and a great happy hour location. Definitely Aurora's best!
(5)Dee S.
This place has a great craft beer selection! Not only Colorado beer. They have East Coast, West Coast and everything in between. The food menu is simple and fresh. Pretzels are delicious!
(5)Christine G.
A decent little pub nestled away in the back of the Fitzsimmons medical campus, near all the spankin'-new condos. Seriously, I wouldn't have known there was a pub here if my husband (who works on the campus) hadn't ventured out for a happy hour a few weeks back. Since we were in the vicinity over the weekend, he decided to take me to lunch here. On a late Saturday afternoon, the place was nearly empty. My husband assured me that it had been packed for Thursday night happy hour. The layout is nice, and, like the typical pub, has booths as well as tables (both high and low), with lots of wood accents. All the TVs are tuned to ESPN, natch. Our waitress was friendly, and the food appeared quickly. I had the chipotle chicken sandwich, but sampled heavily from my husband's grilled tuna salad with pear and gorgonzola. Both were healthy choices -- you can ask for dressing or mayo on the side, and we skipped any fries. The amount of food wasn't overwhelming, which was great. However, there wasn't anything radically special about it. The salad came from a standard, store-bought mix, and the chicken and tuna looked like they're the kind that are bought in bulk at Sam's Club. Not a bad thing, as they're certainly yummy and edible and all that, but nothing...special. It looks like yet MORE condos are being built behind the current set, so the pub is sure to have more business in the near future. I'm sure it will become a neighborhood hang-out for the immediate locals if it isn't already (since dining options near the medical center are not exactly plentiful). Overall, it's a good place to grab a bite if you happen to be in the area, but I wouldn't bother driving a long distance to seek it out.
(3)Melissa M.
I'm surprised to see so many compliments on the service. I have been here a few times over the last month and am always disappointed with the service. Service is slow and the servers are unengaged, crabby and bitter. Most recently, had a decent sized party and the initial drinks took forever which is expected. After initial serving, I would think that the drinks would be replenished quickly. The waitress rarely checked back in with us and so we often had empty glasses. Several times, someone from my party actually had to stand up and find the waitress to submit additional orders. In addition, we had moved the tables into a square shape (with the manager's assistance) which apparently was not the preference of our server. She constantly made under her breath comments about how the tables weren't arranged how she liked them, she couldn't get to everyone and we would have to pass drinks down. We were fine to do that in order to create more of a group environment. Despite us saying it was fine, she made an annoyed comment several times. The icing on the cake was when we had individuals from another group join our group. When the checks came, one person offered to pay for both checks. The server from the smaller group who had moved over said, "No, I need to get tipped for this." While the point is valid, there is a much more tactful way to say it. Something like "since you had different servers, would it be ok to keep them separate?". Or, even better, have some customer service and let people pay how they want and worry about the tips internally. As mentioned by others, Cedar Creek is the only pub on campus so I will be back. But, hopefully they can treat customers like we have a choice rather than acting like they know we have to be there and will come back no matter what the experience.
(3)Katie Y.
I think most of the patrons who have rated this as a great restaurant are comparing it with the food at the nearby hospital cafeteria. It is a little better than that. Not much. Got the feeling the Sysco truck was in the back unloading the entrees onto the conveyor belt as we were sitting down. Spring rolls were clearly a frozen then heated-up appetizer. One spring roll had no evidence of any ingredients other than spring roll wrapper. Bagged lettuce. American cheese on the chicken sandwich? Really? TIGF quality food, just higher prices. The acoustics of the place make for a sound-rebounding hell. Lots of loud happy hour patrons, but then again, it is happy hour in a bar. So next time we are looking for marginal food, we will hit Costco on free-sample Saturday. Go to Steuben's instead.
(2)tom s.
A great option for a nicer lunch on campus if you are starving or your parents/family is visiting and you can only afford to leave the library for an hour. The burger is the go to choice here. Fish good, Philly a little chewy. And don't buy a bottle "craft" soda. The price isn't on the menu but it is nearly 4 dollars for a 12 oz root beer. Still five for filling a void, friendly service and burgers
(5)David C.
This is a good addition to the very limited options on the Anschutz Medical Campus, but it's not quite as good as it could be. It has the usual burger/sandwich menu, complete with a very nice beer selection. Non-happy hour prices are a bit high, especially if you work on campus and just want something other than Subway or Jimmy John's, but at least the place is clean and comfortable, and it has lots of TVs as well if there happen to be some day games on tap. Burgers come "pink" or "no pink", which is a bit odd, but generally are cooked as indicated. I've tried the chipotle chicken sandwich, which I enjoyed, and also the elk burger for a little something different. I wish there were a few more options on the menu, though in fairness they do change it up from time to time, and there is a daily special as well. It's not outstanding, and I'd prefer to see the food and beer priced a little bit lower, but for something we can walk to for a nicer lunch, it works.
(3)Troy B.
THANK THE LORD there is finally a decent beer/burger option near Stapleton. The recipe for a successful establishment seems so easy, but so many strike out. Cedar Creek hit the ball out of the park! They have a great selection of local craft beers and the burger I had was AMAZING. I can't wait to go back here, and since I live on the east side of Stapleton, it's just a short 5 minute drive down Montview. Stapleton residents, you must try this place! You will love it!
(5)Megan D.
Great place for me and my friends to unwind after a stressful week or semester. Drink selection is good - so glad they finally got some hard cider - but the food is overpriced and not consistent. The fries I had today were very old. The fish was okay. Overall a good place that is clean and normally has good service but be prepared to ask for things a few times if they don't have enough waitresses.
(3)S T.
Glad it is on campus, but I have gotten pretty tired of the menu. It would be nice if they had a rotating appetizer menu - as this is the only pub on campus, and probably the only pub I'd go to in this neighborhood. I typically go for happy hour, so I am sick to death of the app menu. The food is alright, but nothing I've gotten excited about or raved about. Also, drink and regular meal prices seem high to me, but maybe I am just cheap. I think they can get away with charging higher drink and food prices because there is no other option. Triva night was fun. Staff is very friendly. I hate to give it a 2 becuase I have had so many happy times here, but they really need to step up their menu. I haven't had anything terrible, just nothing exciting or even really good.
(2)Alex F.
After visiting this pub at least half a dozen times, I would say I absolutely despise this place. The sad part is, the food is actually good. The service completely kills any appeal. The servers are always very snotty, completely unorganized and extremely slow. I was told that a certain beer was not on tap, my coworker arrived two minutes later and ordered the same beer I originally requested and was told it was just tapped. After asking to change my order to my original request, I was told it was too late with an incredibly snotty attitude. Any other restaurant would have tried to meet my request, considering both of our beers arrived to our table at the same time. This pub does not go by the mantra that the customer is always right. They argue when you question a charge on your tab and are very reluctant to change it for you. It's really too bad that the service is so awful because it's very conveniently located on the medical campus. This is a skip for sure.
(1)Erik P.
Great find! Scott, the manager, may be ahead of his time because the area is not built out yet and the place is a bit tricky to find, but it is well worth the trouble. Nice selections of Colorado microbrews, a limited but fun menu with some unique options for a pub menu, a pleasant atmosphere, very warm and pleasant wait staff--a great place for a good, casual, tasty, well-priced meal. We will go back.
(4)Cat C.
It's a pub. It's on the campus. Enough said!
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