The Sink
This funky pizza joint, The Sink, on University Hill is one of the best student budget spots in town. The fact that Robert Redford once worked as a janitor here during his short stint at CU is their claim to fame, yet celebrities and dignitaries continue to visit for the burgers, even President Obama once visited. The pizzeria stays open till late, making it popular with the college crowd. It offers three crust choices based on density. Food is made from scratch and they always feature the choice of 100 percent grass-fed beef. Sandwiches, pizzas, salads, calzones-oven baked pizza, you name it; you will find at the Sink.
If you have got a hankering for a big San Francisco-style burrito, stop by Illegal Pete's restaurant. The burritos come lathered in fresh, homemade salsa and include steak and chicken options. The Fish Taco is another popular specialty while traditional Mexican dishes like taquitos and quesadillas also grace the menu. Drop in during happy hours for great discounts on their zippy and refreshing margaritas or catch one of the live music gigs which are a regular occurrence here.
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Backcountry Pizza and Taphouse, located just past the 29th Street Shopping Plaza on Arapahoe and Folsom, is hard to miss and definitely not worth missing. With it's gigantic blue/yellow exterior and equally colorful and welcoming interior, Backcountry is just the right mix of family-friendly and adult fun in one place. The pizza, of course, is excellent and the menu includes many specialty and build your own options. Additionally, the non-pizza menu is a solid, delicious bar with American food, and the drink menu is extensive, including many local brews. Backcountry Pizza and Taphouse is big, bold, and a wonderful place for anyone craving pizza and drinks.
