Mercury Cafe - (303) 294-9281

I've always enjoyed this one-of-a-kind place for many reasons: They've got a seriously cool old beatnic looking set up going on, with an upstairs dance floor you really can't hear, an extra large room for poetry readings and free mic nights--not to mention civil rights films, and yet still a separate dining area and also a bar. I've taken meat eaters here that said they serve one of the best steaks ever, and yet I was still able to get my healthy vegetarian dish. So there is variety. Sure, some of the waitresses look like they're into peace/love/and all that good stuff, but it's not only part of the ambiance, but the beliefs of what this place was created from. Very few places exist that I feel comfortable trusting how my food was acquired, and the ingredients in it. Perhaps if I didn't educate myself, I'd be happy to eat McDonalds while complaining about this place. But that's not the case. I know their milk's cost is higher than most, but I think $5 is stretching it--yet I admit I don't like to drink milk. And even if it does actually cost that much it's not indicative to the rest of the menu, and there really is a reason for it: Not only is it organic and from a local source, it's much more humanely derived. I'm not trying to get into lecturing that though, but if you really don't think it's fair, or are curious, watch PEACABLE KINGDOM and maybe you'll then understand. Also, their desserts and things are good, but they are healthier than what you'll find at the local donut shop. This place is so commendable, they've even put in water saving faucets in their bathrooms. I just have a hard time understanding why people wouldn't want to support a place that educates itself and acts responsible to its findings, especially those of us with children whose futures we should be looking out for.

This place is run by gypsies who will rob you clean. $5 for a glass of milk?? Why? You didn't even milk the damn cow yourself!!!! You bought the milk from a store!

Terrible food, terrible service, and terrible prices. This is the kind of place that makes you leave slightly annoyed. Don't bother.