Cafe 180

HANDS DOWN BEST MEATBALL SUB I HAVE EVER HAD!

Some might say subway does it the best, or firehouse subs, or jersey mikes, or their local Italian joint, or Applebees. I respect all of those, but you have GOT to try Cafe 180s meatball sub. Here's how it went down for me:

I see the sandwich. I choose the right side to attack. Two hands around the doughy, crispy bread (yes it can be both I don't know how but ask the chefs at this place they did it). Here comes the plane. My mouth starts watering the moment I pick up the scrumptious sub and the water in my mouth is met with red sauce I let drip into my watering mouth and next thing you know I hit the crisp of the bread and move to the doughy part of the bread and boom there is the cheese wow I want more cheese give me more of it and then the meat is here oh yes I love it give me more!

That is how the experience went for me.

I had such a great experience here. We even ran into a new/old friend, Jane (I say new because we had only known her for a week and a half and old because she first knew my oldest brother and then she knows my second oldest brother and know she knows the third oldest brother/youngest brother/kuulest brother [a.k.a. Me]). The workers/volunteers made the experience even better. They will make you laugh, smile, cry, blush, chuckle, and EAT.

Look, run a charity or run a business, but don't charge people restaurant prices for sub-school cafeteria fare. I paid $8 for the only sandwich on the menu of this "sandwich cafe". It consisted of a small chicken breast on a slider size bun slathered in commercial bbq sauce. No pickles, no chips, no nuthin. Both were still so dry that they were falling into pieces as I ate it. Which didn't take long because there wasn't much there. I still ended up covered in sauce because the whole container was swimming in it and covered the outside of the bun. The most frustrating sandwich I've ever eaten. If you're going to mess me up, at least make it worth it. And it took ten minutes for that to show up despite my being the only person there. I'm sure they're doing something nice for someone somewhere, but if I want to donate my money I'll just do that and not expect bad food in return.

I had a delicious melted turkey and Swiss sandwich picked up from Cafe 180 today! The roasted tomatoes were an especially good touch. It took a while to revive my order, but everyone dining and working there was really friendly. I'll definitely be back.

This is the easiest review I've ever done. Cafe 180 donates its profits to charity. Everyone who walks in can get a delicious meal. Either make a donation or work some and the meal is yours. It is real food, too! One gentleman was pushing a broom for his meal and another was playing guitar and singing. In the age of corporate greed , I love this concept.

I had no idea what I was walking into. The food was delicious but the mission and inclusiveness of this little cafe, made it the best experience I have had in Denver! Everyone working together to provide amazing food to all walks of life! It's a beautiful environment to enjoy a meal in.

Visiting from Texas on business and was introduced to this place. Was pleasantly greeted and informed of their innovative concept. Set your own price from what you might typically pay from the equivalent in another restaurant (average of $12-$15 per person). Seems they offer working for your food, too, if one does not have the money. There were several diners in action working for food. What a wonderful service to the community! The food was fresh, delicious and very tasty. I especially enjoyed the Italian sandwich on sourdough bread. A delightful little spot for a nourishing meal while supporting a great cause. I hope this concept grows to more cities where there is a need. Keep up the great work!

The food was so good I got a chipotle chicken sandwich and a soup and now I'm so full great restaurant and food

Wow, what a fantastic non-profit concept! If you are on hard times and need a good meal, you pay what you can. If you can't afford to pay at all, volunteer as your payment! And if you can afford it, pay what you feel is fair or pay it forward! :)

The service is very friendly and the concept is well explained by the counter person. They convey their appreciation for you and it is sincere.

The food is quite good with options for everyone. I opted for the club, kinda my go-to sandwich. Hearty, fresh and tasty!

So if you want a good meal that does good for the community, please stop in and enjoy!

Yes please! This place gets it right on all levels. Delicious food - check. Huge menu to eat you way thru - check. Friendly environment - check. Plus one extra, this is inspired by the SAME cafe downtown where you pay what you can afford. That means it can be a time donation or something comparable to whatever your last meal out cost. We spoke to one of the owners (Sonia York?) The concept is humbling and I was thrilled that this shop that is open from 11-2 is part of a huge community effort. You never know what someone else may be going thru. What if you could be sponsoring a life changing meal? The salads, sandwiches and cookies are so fresh. The water cups they use are stainless, so the water is extra cold. This place just knocks it out of the park on all levels. The parking is generous, just like the restaurant concept. Find a way to get in here.

I'd strongly recommend looking elsewhere for catering. Our company orders from here twice a week. They send low-quality salads and wraps the first day, and on the second it's clearly the same items leftover from the day before. There's no way to deny that it's old, lettuce is brown and wilted, wraps are soggy and stuck on itself, and the meat is stale. Basically we pay for 2 days worth of food, but can only eat once because day two is inedible. Truly a terrible practice.