The Bluegrass Lounge - Olde Town

Totally stumbled across this nice little space while I was in Arvada. It was pretty packed at 10am, mostly people working remotely - on zoom calls or in-person meetings. The WiFi seemed to hold up well. Really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and coffee. Sat at the communal table and had a nice chat with others there. Nothing over the top in terms of service. You order at the counter, they bring you the food. I gave atmosphere 4 stars because this was a beautiful day and they have plenty of additional seating outside in front and back. But these tables were not cleaned, and people clearly didn’t want to choose dirty tables and chairs outside, thus the indoor tables were packed. If those were clean and the crowd spread out, I’d give this a 5 Star review.

Love this spot! Been coming here a fair amount over the past year, and they have a great atmosphere, live music, great food, the drinks/rotating taps are fun (they had daisy cutter for a bit!). The only thing is that since they do so many different things, it's super confusing how to do business with them at various times of day -- sometimes it's table service, sometimes it's at the register, and if you do the wrong thing of those two or ask which one to do, they will chew you out, because they are very stressed out and likely used to people being jerks about it, so don't be surprised if someone goes for the jugular when you are trying to figure out how to pay them. Pro tip, just sit at the bar and all that is not an issue. Every time I've done that, I haven't had a problem. Either way, leaving five stars because I'm glad these folks exist and they are a great part of our community, even if I have to mentally steel myself for undesired conflict every time before I go in!

Amazing food/drinks — would recommend the sweet potato and chorizo burrito (smothered in green chili of course), as well as the gingerbread chai (which I think is a limited special item for the winter). It was pretty crowded on a cold Saturday morning, but we were able to snag a table after waiting at the bar for a few minutes. Keep in mind that it’s first-come first-serve, no reservations.

Nice place to listen to free live music while grabbing food/drinks. Although they have limited menu- there is a decent selection of shareables, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas.

I’ve enjoyed meeting up with friends here multiple times. They serve what you are feeling and depending on the time of day, a drink, food, or coffee. They also host great events including the annual Gingerbread House around the Holidays when they go all out on decor and a Christmas Market atmosphere!

Great way to spend a Friday night this summer! Great food, fun music (@tonymedinamusic) and the friendliest staff in town! ❤️

Popped in for the first time last week and had a fantastic experience. My boyfriend doesn't drink alcohol and I do; this is a place where we can both pop in (he had coffee), hangout, chat with folks, and feel comfortable. Smooth service. Delicious options. Great vibe.

The girl with the hat asked what we wanted to order & I asked her a question about the drinks, she just nodded & walked away like she was annoyed, we were left confused as she didn’t even take our order or say anything. The other bartender was sweet and helpful at least but we rushed out after one drink since neither one of us wanted to be there after that.

MAGNIFICENT!! The best pizza I have ever had! For a relatively small place, their pizzas ROCK! So does the Service; here is why and how. I walked into what I thought was a large place; the Bluegrass tavern is rather quaint and small with every inch utilized; sitting tables in both front and back outside venues! The bar is complete with a wrap around seating, allowing for tables to start in a alcove by the entrance, winding their seats privately from front to back, into an outdoor alcove: BRILLIANT! I was met immediately by the co-owner, Josh. More than elated to please, with the first question about my service dog and welcoming the rules, no speak - no look - no touch; Josh completed the sentence with a huge smile and infectious hosting owner, I will let our people know to "ignore the dog!" And then to the EATS!!! Being a Veggie, Josh immediately with zealous eagerness, spoke of his Pesto, artichoke & Feta Pizza - one of the favorites and "It is Happy Hour" you get a discount. WOW Josh brought out a small bowl of water for my Aspen and water for myself, then the most beautifully crafted pizza, the colours are beguiling. What I did not know was the most sumptuous resplendent pizza I have ever tasted and I ATE THE ENTIRE PIZZA!! The thin crisp lent way to the most amazing flavors! I ATE THE ENTIRE PIZZA while Aspen having the surrounding crispy crust - eagerly. And it was Happy Hour, my Tummy was Happy, Aspen was happy, and the cost was discounted, in a FANTASTIC TAVERN, in Arvada. Not to worry, there are TWO Bluegrass Taverns in Arvada, be sure to visit both. And thank you Josh for an amazing late lunch, Josh loves his customers, offering time to each patron. AWESOME! PS: Free WIFI for your work and eating time

Jen is the best. We love her and come here weekly because of her professionalism and personality. Bluegrass has the best vibes because of people like her

Almost 5 years to the day of my first review of Bluegrass...wild! Fast forward to now and this is one of my most frequented places in the city. Since moving to this side of town earlier this year, my hot, steamy affair with Bluegrass was rekindled. It's a place for all walks of life and for me, it checks many boxes. +Coffee served all day. +Whiskey selection of 100-150 varietals. +Solid menu featuring pizzas, sandwiches, breakfast items, etc. +Lively atmosphere with a killer outdoor patio. +Strong wifi network and plenty of outlets for remote workers. +Good deals on happy hour pricing/specials. The "Cheers" mentality still holds up to this day. Everyone knows everyone here. And if you're not part of the crew, they'll usually welcome you graciously. I will say that, at times, service can be a little short and snappy. This place gets jammed and sometimes I think they can be more understanding and accommodating. However I've developed friendly relationships with a few of the workers and they make me feel right at home when they're on shift. My main qualm is that I feel like the food has slipped a bit. I never thought it was mind blowing, but it used to be more consistent. I've had some items recently that were just okay (breakfast burrito, sandwich, pizza). With plenty of places to eat nearby, I'd leave that option open to anyone reading this. They have a real good thing going here. The textbook definition of a neighborhood spot. A locals only place. We're glad you're here, Bluegrass!

Was in town for work and my coworker took us here because it's one of his favorite coffee shops and I can totally see why it is! First of all, this neighborhood is SO cute. Kinda like an old downtown area. I felt like I was walking on a movie set. So cute and quaint. Inside, this coffee shop is so welcoming and cozy. I got a bagel with cream cheese and their signature cold bru, even though it was cold outside. It was delicious! Really enjoyed it and that cold bru was bruuuuuing. Pretty strong, but I needed it cuz we had a long event day. The staff was also so nice, too! There's plenty of places to sit and even on a Wednesday morning, this place was buzzin. It was great! I definitely would frequent this place if I lived in the area. Highly recommend checking it out!

Located in a really cute little area, I would love to check out their holiday offerings. I joined some coworkers for coworker, and we ordered an assortment of things. I got a Matcha and a bacon breakfast sandwich. I personally like sweet drinks and the Matcha came on the not at all sweet side. I have a feeling that most of their drinks lean away from the sweetness, which is totally fine just not my cup of tea. I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich, but it was something I could've easily made it home. Nothing super special. The inside is really cute and it's a cool space.

Ambiance is nice, lots of seats, prices are fair, plenty of street parking around. I wanted to love this place but only give it a 3.5/5 stars in my humble opinion. My avocado toast came out burnt and over salted. It also took a long time to come out. I just ended up eating it as it bc I was so hungry. The matcha was decent, I personally like mine a little sweetened, but it was fine, just tasted a little powdery as well. WiFi available as well. The guy who took my order wasn't the friendliest to me, but he was joking around with all the other customers that came in, so idk, made me feel like he was slightly racially biased. I don't easily make allegations like that, but when you've dealt with people and lived life it's just a vibe you pick up on. I was plenty friendly to him, so idk what else his off demeanor specifically to me would've been about.

Honestly, the only downside to this stellar establishment was that they only have one bathroom and no table-service out back. The atmosphere was lively and the pizza was great! They had Bierstadt's Helles on tap and a free whiskey tasting from a local distillery.

This is a worthy activity if you can go. Bluegrass does a pop up holiday bar in back that is just so much fun! This was our second year going. If you are not familiar, Bluegrass is towards the east end of Grandview in Olde Town Arvada. There is plenty of parking in the deck adjacent to the area. We met our friends there and got on the list to do the pop up. While we waited we ordered some beers and a pizza. The pizza was tasty. We only had about a thirty minute wait before being escorted back to the Noel area. The decorations are beautiful. They have a tent over their back deck and you feel like you are in a winter wonderland. The holiday beverages available were fun. I chose the cocoa and got it "naughty" with a shot of peppermint schnapps. Delicious! There is a selection of shots available and our table did a shot-ski. They get the attention of the room and everyone yells out, "Shot-ski!!" The staff was great. Be aware you have a 2 hour limit at your table. That was plenty of time to enjoy the experience while allowing for others to have a turn. Highly recommend!

Mostly rating 5 stars because this place just has the best vibes and the nicest people. The food looks good, but I honestly just got drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. A fun place to work, chat or sit and people watch while listening to music. They have everything you need. I want to come back here and stay and work all day, but I live in Denver... Extra points because they take Apple Pay!

Best Espresso Martini in Arvada! Fun atmosphere and great patio! Loved that it was pup friendly! Homemade Bloody Mary's were also delicious! Worth the stop!

I came here with a friend to get an afternoon coffee on a Thursday. The coffee and service was great. I got the seasonal white peach latte and it was delicious!!! My experience was significantly altered because of the volume of the live artist playing though. I love live music, and her music was great, but the volume made it unenjoyable. I couldn't even hear my friend, while we yelled across the table at each other. We ended up moving outside so we could talk and while closing our tab I asked the barista if there was anything they could do about the volume and they said it was all up to the artist. Many other groups moved outside after us, even with the misting rain making it a more undesirable setting. Overall I am sure this restaurant would be great another day and I very much enjoyed my drink and their patio was nice.

Good space inside and outside. The front and back patio is dog friendly. Person taking order was super helpful and inviting. Mocha latte - 4/5 Spumoni latte - 4.5/5 Avacado toast - 3/5 - Avacado were cold guacamole. Lack seasoning, but can be managed by adding them

Really enjoyed their holiday pop up bar. Such cute and yummy drinks and super fun. Wait staff was really nice too

Cute spot! Popped in for a coffee to go and went with the latte which was delicious. Line was a bit long but got through it at a good clip. Like the vibe of the place and will want to come back for food at some point. They had a back room decked out for the holidays which looked fun too.

OK, so I hope for this review is that the owners and management see this. Took my family in two days ago for a cheese pizza with half two other ingredients. The pizza came out in my opinion pretty late and the server delivered it with the bottom of the pizza being completely black he then as he put it down said yep we burned it a little bit. We could take some more money off or be happy to redo it so we opted for the redo that was close to another half an hour of a wait. Then when it came out, it was also partially burnt by this time. We were so hungry. We just went ahead and ate it for the kind of prices that they're charging plus no wait staff and the tables are dirty. I believe that until management makes some better decisions and puts the customer first that this place is best to be avoided. I am all about supporting local businesses, but I will support a different local businesses that is a pizzeria. Also, the fact that the server would even bring out a product like that needs to be re-examined you don't serve something like that to customers at a business that you want to keep open, regardless of the fact that he offered money off and to make us wait for a redo.

Solid quick stop for coffee and breakfast. French toast was nice and crispy on the outside and chewy inside. Kids said it was the best bagel ever. Fun atmosphere!

3.5 banjos So hear me out y'all. This is perhaps one of the best bourbon selections west of Kentucky...period. Seriously a hundred really fantastic ones to choose from: You want to try a Van Winkle 20... no problem. Elijah Craig barrell pick...hell yeah! Parker Heritage, Russell's Reserve, Weller, yatta yatta yatta. Great list of Ryes too. Beers on tap were not too shabby. If I were to stop the review there it would be a 10.....BUT Food is so so. Mostly salads sandwiches and pizzas which are okay. Ambiance is pretty low key and coffee bar like. For drinking no problem, but to have a meal and hang with my friend for her Birthday....not so much. The woman caterwauling aka singing was a tough thing to listen to (sorry). Service is fantastic though and everyone there is just wonderful to interact with. I would def come back for the bourbon.

Great ! Down Home Bluegrass Band ! Super Singing Enjoyed the outside Venue Great Pizza !

Incredible bourbon selection, awesome events, great college bar style vibe. And honestly even the coffee in the morning is great and espresso shots are pulled perfectly. However, I must flag that the avocado toast was the single worst avocado toast I've ever had. Avoid this like the plague! It's cold avocado paste on a crappy sandwich bread with an overcooked boiled egg.

Ambiance is cool, hipster, casual. The food is amazing and the cocktails are delicious and well crafted. I ordered the French dip and it was perfect! Slow roasted, thin sliced roast beef cooked to perfection and seasoned very well. My manhattan was delicious. My only regret, not enough time or stamina to try all the cocktails! A definite must stop.

Cheers to my inaugural dinner in Olde Town Arvada!! It's a big decision to make. Just moved into town. Where should I eat first? My partner and I narrowed down our choices and decided on Bluegrass. We parked several blocks away to explore a bit of Arvada on foot. Luckily by the time we got to the venue, there was music playing and a bench available on the back patio. Too tired for bourbon and definitely coming back for that. I got a cocktail and an order of Italian Sub Pinwheels. Wasn't in the mood for pizza, but it's very similar. I'm obsessed with calzones, and these are basically mini versions of those, stuffed with pepperoni, salami, garlic, olive oil, and pesto. House marinara on the side. Super tasty. Some parts were too burnt, but it was a filling meal regardless. Quick and efficient service. Love the musician that was playing. Can't wait to make this a regular spot.

Good happy hour pizza. Service is pretty good. Casual, adult atmosphere. Parking not always easy, but the city has a free lot a couple of blocks away.

Came here the night before my wedding because I'm a whiskey guy. That night was one of the most memorable, with amazing selections of whiskey and a beautiful patio. Would highly recommend, and will be going back on occasion!

Just posting so everyone know to stay away from The Bluegrass Lounge in old town Arvada. I went 3 times and the staff was ridiculously rude each time. (check their Google reviews and you'll see it's a common occurrence) Last Sunday I went and was sitting on the patio when an employee came out with a leaf blower and kicked up a bunch of dust that landed in our drinks. When I brought it to his attention he said "I'm not sorry about that" I've never been so shocked at a restaurant in my life. Bro was lucky I was with a date and remained a gentleman in her presence.

We live five minutes from Old Town and came here on a Saturday night when there was a whiskey tasting from Talnua distillery. I got a bourbon ball drink, which tasted like a delicious chocolate milkshake and others in our group got other delightful cocktails. The ambience itself is really cool and almost feels like an old Western yet modernized interior. I like how this place is a coffee shop, but also has cocktails and pizza at night. We will definitely be back for pizza in the future. We also had a great time meeting the distillery owners and doing a free tasting and talking for about 30 minutes. Love the vibe of this place!

Loved this place! Had the blue cheese and bacon chips (good but likely not an order again item for me) and the Italian sub pinwheels which were really yummy. A little greasy from the pesto and cheese but in a great way! Kentucky coffee was delicious and selection of bourbon is top notch. Loved the outdoor patio with our doggo. Will come back for sure

Came here for coffee with a friend, got the Lavender Lemon Espresso Tonic from their spring menu, and friend got the Blackberry Cardamom Latte. Both were fresh and delicious. My espresso tonic was an interesting mix of rich bitterness from the espresso, a bite from the lemon, smooth floral notes with the lavender, and finished with the effervescent tingling from the tonic water. Friend enjoyed her latte and said it was a perfect amount of sweetness. The vibe here is relaxed, fun, and the back patio was a great spot to catch up on a Friday morning. Looks like they host some events etc which would be a great time I'm sure. The staff let us be, but when we needed them they were friendly and fast. Perfect! Will def come back to check out the food.

Best damn breakfast burrito around for 10 bucks. Tasty and fancy. Great sauce. Yummy coffeee - breezy professional service. Old Town charming

Wow, if we lived within walking distance of this spot, we'd be going every week! What a gem. Came here on a Friday night for a date with the hubs. Arrived a little before the music started and snagged the last available seats at the bar. It was popping! Really loved the vibe here and all the servers were super friendly. We started with a sampling of the Colorado whiskeys, which was fun. Later on the hubs ordered a chai old fashioned which was incredible and I opted for a Manhattan which was also delicious. Grade A bevvies. The food was equally amazing. We started with the pinwheels , then I got a veggie sandwich and he got a French dip - both came with chips and were great. The hubs was still a little hungry afterwards so we ended with the artichoke dip, which was yummy but a bit rich for our tastes. Overall a fantastic place to hang out and listen to some live local music while enjoying good food, drink, and company!

Cool little coffee and bourbon bar in the heart of olde town Arvada.I went once in the morning on St Pattys and had a tasty little Irish coffee (they serve coffee in paper cups, Irish or otherwise) and sat at the bar. We were going to come back for happy hour (m-f 2-5) for some corned beef slider specials, but we ended up not back until after 7pm but the sliders were damn good. There was a duo playing live music and they sounded quite good. It's a small place with only one bathroom (probably only a problem when really packed) but the space of cozy and clean and a decent selection of drink and some bites.

Of all places, we met up with KY friends in Denver and at a bourbon and bluegrass themed restaurant. The atmosphere is open and friendly, including a shared bar table in the middle of the room. Families, couples and groups were all in attendance. The acoustic music was loud, but not so much as to prevent all conversation. The drinks were all delicious, from wine to espresso martinis to bourbons, and we had a couple of picky bourbon drinkers. We all shared the artichoke dip and a white pizza. Outdoor seating is available, but it was raining. We had a great time, and would love to return on another visit.

Christmas bar pop up was so gorgeous and fun!! The drinks were pretty strong, but still good. There was an hour wait so we walked around olde town until they could seat us. The staff was a little all over the place but I think that's to be expected. I'd come back to bluegrass another time for the non holiday experience.

I was a regular here 3 years ago. Their breakfast burrito was $6 and fantastic. Now it's $12 and honestly hard to choke down. Their pizzas are still great though, however I've stopped ordering my regular cocktail since that went downhill too. I know it's hard out there for restaurants right now, but I hope this place can redeem their former glory.

Super cute neighborhood pizza pub. Admittedly have only been there to drink. Amazing cozy vibe and friendly service. Just wish they had more bathrooms.

Not safe if you are celiac. Has gf listed on the menu. Even though they claimed it was safe for me to eat there, I got very sick from gluten cross contamination 2 hours after I left. So disappointed.

A lovely staple in Olde Town. Note: Inside is table service, outside/patio is bar/counter service (open tabs allowed). They have a small Indoor area that's cozy and dark with whisky on the shelves, while they have outdoor patio space out front and in the back. Pizzas are great - select a staple or create your own. Well liquors are still decent quality and/or supporting those small businesses. They do breakfast and dinner so a great place to roll into brunch and into drinking time too. I never have a bad memory here and staff are nice.

Favorite coffee shop of all time!! It's our neighbor coffee spot and the kindest baristas and people work here. Perfect for a work situation that turns into a fun night out. We even got engaged here! The happiest place

Took like 40 minutes to get 3 sandwiches when other people were served quickly, so I went to the close out, said they were almost ready, I said ok can I get that beer then? And she slammed the beer down on the table we were sitting at and walked away? Whole experience was just kind of weird not sure what the deal was

I would have bet almost everything I own that I had already shared my love of the Bluegrass. In short--if you hate amazing coffee, bourbon, pizza great drinks and even better people! Check it out!

As a Kentuckian in Colorado I found it ironic to see this Bluegrass themed spot in Arvada. It's in quaint downtown Arvada surrounded by neat shops and easily accessible by walking. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Lots of other patrons using it as a work from home office. I had an amazing oatmilk spiced brown sugar latte For breakfast I found the avocado toast to be average and overpriced. My husband had a bacon breakfast burrito and he gives it an 7/10. Great flavor but "driest burrito ever". Would be interested in coming back and trying other options!

Great friendly service. Wood fired pizza is tasty. Good beer selection. My go to place in old town!

I've visited this local haunt a few times over the years but am discovering the early part of the day is a thing here too. Great coffee and breakfast and Morgan adds a whole level of awesomeness to the experience. I'll be returning for more.

The avocado toast is a winner as well as their specialty coffees. I just had a latte of perfection. These folks do it right with the ambience also. Wide open but also quaint and cozy. We will be back soon!

After a fun afternoon of disc golf, my husband and our good friend decided to get an early dinner. We shared the Bacon & Blue Chips and the Secretariat. I have never had chips like the bacon & blue. They were addictive! Crispy kettle chips, bacon, faint blue cheese (I could have handled a little more funk but still good), balsamic glaze, and fresh tomatoes. Yes please! As for our pizza it was good but not outstanding. It needed a sauce. It said it came with an Alfredo sauce but either there wasn't enough of it or it cooked too much to just make it feel like it was some crispy cheese. If we're in the area, I'd definitely come back because of their fun staff and great backyard style outdoor eating area!

Food & service was excellent, staff was all great! We'll definitely go back again when we're in the area! Get there early, it's small & popular!

Food was great! 3 stars because of customer service. Went in on 2/12 and the sign said early closing for 3pm which is totally fine. We went in at 12:30, plenty of time to get a pizza and eat. Was not greeted politely by the girl with glasses, and she instead told us they were going to close earlier because of it being slow. Luckily we were able to order. The other employees, especially the cooks were wonderful and welcoming. Luckily more people came in and were able to eat, because the food is wonderful, and especially for a first timer you should never try and push someone out your business. Of course it's going to be slow, there is always a window if you're a coffee and restaurant. The food was delicious though! Would be back for that and hopefully it was just a one off experience. Also was able to get a dirty chai to go since they had to stay open for other customers and it was also delicious!

We tried out this restaurant for brunch and coffee. As I saw the brief information on Google map and photos, I thought this would be a great place to try out for brunch. Its free to sit yourself environment and you don't have to wait to be seated. The weatyer was nice and indoor table seemd like majority wasn't set up as chairs were still on the dining tables. So we sat outside. They didn't have hard copy of their menu. And the QR code on table were damaged by weather and didn't work. We ordered avocado toast as on the menu it was supposed to be on sourdough and we love sourdough. However, the avocado toast we got was on wheat bread and when we talked to our server about it, it seemed like she didnt even know that on the menu it says its on sourdough. The coffee menu was very limited than I expected. I was disappointed our avocado toast wasnt served with silverware and when we asked, our silverware was given to us by itself eithout napkin on the outdoor table that was clearly not wiped. Wait was pretty long so our server didn't charge us for our coffee. I wouldn't recommend this coffee & Bourbon lounge for brunch.

Went in tonight for an early dinner with my parents for a late mother's day celebration and was pleasantly surprised. Pricing was about on par with other restaurants. 4 meals, an appitizer, 2 sodas and a glass of wine was $100. The seating area is a little cramped we were basically elbow to elbow with the tables next to us and the tables are relatively small. If you get a water and a drink at a table of 4 it's a little too crowded. Not a huge deal. Started the meal with the spinach and artichoke dip. NOT YOUR AVERAGE SPINACH DIP! It's like an Italian dip with spinach and marinara. Tasted extremely good. Hot and creamy, with crispy melted cheese over the top. The side salad is very nice. It has tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, egg and cheese and I ordered with the house made blue cheese which was amazing. Creamy and flavorful with nice chunks of blue cheese! Classic mistake of too much salad in too small of a bowl. Lots of toppings fall off the sides onto the table when you try to mix/eat. Had the Clarck county club and the Funny Cide pizza. The club comes on a great piece of bread! The meat is perfectly cut, not to thick and not to thin. Nice fresh veggies on top and a generous serving of dijonaise! Let the waitress decide on what i had and was happy with the choice she made! Basic chips on the side, fries might be a nice addition. The Funny Cide pizza is a BBQ base with chicken, onions and jalapeños with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Cooked perfectly!! Crispy crust. NOT BURNT!! another great choice by the waitress!! Overall I would give this place a 9/10. Adding table service to the back patio would be an amazing addition!!! If we could have sat out back on the patio and still been able to get served it definitely would be a 10/10! Give it a shot, definitely worth it

Bourbon AND coffee? Does it get any better?! Two of my fav things! Only had time for a quick stop and enjoyed some booze. Quick and friendly service. Had the fall menu's "smoke in your ice" which offered a lovely Smokeyness. My wife had the Bourbon Ball which was lovely but far too sweet for my preference. Perhaps I'm a little boujie, however, the only reason I knocked it down a star was because for a specialty bourbon bar, I expected something nicer than standard ice- a large square shape, if not something hand cut. Regardless, will likely return.