EscapeWorks Denver is located right off 16th Street, which has always been home to a collection of great restaurants. In this post, we’d like to share a number of great locations you can bring your family and friends for pick-up or sit-down eating, as well as define what dining regulations are in place to keep your group of escapees safe and healthy.
Asada Rico 16th Street Mall/Stout Intersection
If you’re booked for an early room and need a quick breakfast before you head over, Asada Rico is the perfect stop for a Western breakfast. Asada’s got the best breakfast burritos on 16th, and it has always been a staple stop for myself and my coworkers. Most of us are in delicious breakfast burrito-debt to each other, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Asada’s a food truck, so it’s not the place to take a load off and wait. The other locations on this list, however, are perfect if you find yourself in need of a table.
As the classic diner of downtown Denver, Sam’s No. 3 has had a nearly centennial history of serving food to the city. They’re always ready to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even have a wide drinks menu if you’re in the mood for brunch. Be sure to keep an eye out for some Hatch green chile if you like it hot!
At the moment, masks are required while walking around the restaurant, but not while you’re sitting at a table. They’ve also got QR-coded menus and are operating at half capacity in order to operate under social distancing.
Rialto Cafe 934 16th Street
If you’re looking for upscale cuisine during the afternoon or later, Rialto Cafe has a robust selection of classic American foods. Wings, burgers, and a variety of happy hour discounts are abundant at the cafe. They have also clearly listed their procedures at, so make sure to give it a look so you’re fully prepared for your dining experience.
Voted best Indian food and best Indian buffet in Denver for over 16 years, Little India is a favorite with the staff at EscapeWorks Denver. Great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, they feature some of the most popular flavors of Northern India. Don’t forget a sweet or salty lassi on the hot summer days.
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs 1531 Champa St
Our neighbors at Cheba Hut are always a go-to stop if you’re in the mood to pick up a quick lunch. They’re a great landmark for finding our hole-in-the-wall entrance, too… If you can smell the rich aroma of sandwiches (and only sandwiches, of course), simply look further down Champa with 16th Street behind you and you’ll find our modest door.
And when you’re booking your room online be sure to use the code JULYSAVE on your booking in order to get your fourth member free in a booking of four or more, through Friday 7/10. Just be sure to have your post-escape meal planned when- excuse me, if– you make it out!
We did the Vampire Hunter room. It was just the two of us and it was just the right amount of challenging. Sean was our Game Master and he was incredibly engaging and just the right amount of helpful. He gave us time to process and figure things out before giving us the subtle nudge we needed to progress. The room was well decorated and extremely fun. We will be back for the rest!!
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Brandon J.
5/09/2025
We did the Vampire Hunter room. It was just the two of us and it was just the right amount of challenging. Sean was our Game Master and he was incredibly engaging and just the right amount of helpful. He gave us time to process and figure things out before giving us the subtle nudge we needed to progress. The room was well decorated and extremely fun. We will be back for the rest!!
Laura W.
5/09/2025
Our family had a great time with the “Egyptian Tomb” room and Dakota as our game master! The puzzles were fun and approachable for all of us, even though we had various levels of experience. The room also had a fun and realistic theme with some cool surprises that we discovered along the way!
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Laura W.
5/09/2025
Our family had a great time with the “Egyptian Tomb” room and Dakota as our game master! The puzzles were fun and approachable for all of us, even though we had various levels of experience. The room also had a fun and realistic theme with some cool surprises that we discovered along the way!
Breken R.
5/09/2025
Escape Works was an absolute blast! The experience was so much fun, and Harmony and her team were simply amazing. They made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for an unforgettable escape room adventure! - Emma's Brig-Breakers
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Breken R.
5/09/2025
Escape Works was an absolute blast! The experience was so much fun, and Harmony and her team were simply amazing. They made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for an unforgettable escape room adventure! - Emma's Brig-Breakers
Rina M.
4/18/2025
We had such a blast doing the Vampire Escape Room. We were greeted by Sky, who was so kind to us despite us running a couple of minutes late. She was enthusiastic and excited to get us started. The experience was super fun and challenging. I love that you get little hints along the way to ensure you move along and don’t get too stuck and frustrated. Perfect date experience for my husband and I. Totally recommend.
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Rina M.
4/18/2025
We had such a blast doing the Vampire Escape Room. We were greeted by Sky, who was so kind to us despite us running a couple of minutes late. She was enthusiastic and excited to get us started. The experience was super fun and challenging. I love that you get little hints along the way to ensure you move along and don’t get too stuck and frustrated. Perfect date experience for my husband and I. Totally recommend.
Katrina K.
4/17/2025
We completed the Vampire escape room and absolutely loved it! The puzzles were clever, creative, and kept us thinking the entire time. Everything was really well done. Huge shoutout to Wyatt--he did an awesome job setting the scene, getting us pumped to play, and offering just the right amount of help when we got stuck. Five stars all around!
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Katrina K.
4/17/2025
We completed the Vampire escape room and absolutely loved it! The puzzles were clever, creative, and kept us thinking the entire time. Everything was really well done. Huge shoutout to Wyatt--he did an awesome job setting the scene, getting us pumped to play, and offering just the right amount of help when we got stuck. Five stars all around!
Monique B.
4/16/2025
My group did the Vampire Hunters and the Egyptian rooms, Wyatt was our game master for both of them. Both rooms were absolutely epic! I was truly surprised at the quality of the rooms, decorations, props and puzzles. All of the riddles and tasks were unique, different and unexpected. We had a blast and highly recommend this experience to everyone. We plan to come back to complete the other rooms soon! Thanks Wyatt for a great experience! I love how you were fully in the experience with us and immersed us right at the beginning!
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Monique B.
4/16/2025
My group did the Vampire Hunters and the Egyptian rooms, Wyatt was our game master for both of them. Both rooms were absolutely epic! I was truly surprised at the quality of the rooms, decorations, props and puzzles. All of the riddles and tasks were unique, different and unexpected. We had a blast and highly recommend this experience to everyone. We plan to come back to complete the other rooms soon! Thanks Wyatt for a great experience! I love how you were fully in the experience with us and immersed us right at the beginning!
Ella M.
4/16/2025
Amazing experience! I went with my brother and we did the Casino Heist room—can’t say enough good things about our time there! The puzzles were very interactive and the perfect difficulty for us to solve, the room set-up was exciting, and the story behind the room theme perfect. Cooper, our game master, was very helpful in giving us hints during the game without spoiling any of the fun, and was extremely kind, funny, and informative. Overall, we had the best time and will definitely be revisiting and recommending to family/friends!
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Ella M.
4/16/2025
Amazing experience! I went with my brother and we did the Casino Heist room—can’t say enough good things about our time there! The puzzles were very interactive and the perfect difficulty for us to solve, the room set-up was exciting, and the story behind the room theme perfect. Cooper, our game master, was very helpful in giving us hints during the game without spoiling any of the fun, and was extremely kind, funny, and informative. Overall, we had the best time and will definitely be revisiting and recommending to family/friends!
Omar S.
4/16/2025
We had an amazing time at the escape room, and a big part of that was thanks to our game master, Cole! From the moment we walked in, he set the tone with his hilarious energy and welcoming vibe. He kept us laughing the entire night and made the experience even more memorable. Cole was not only super funny, but also a fantastic host—clear, helpful, and just all-around awesome. If you get the chance to go, hope you get Cole as your game master. He’s the best!
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Omar S.
4/16/2025
We had an amazing time at the escape room, and a big part of that was thanks to our game master, Cole! From the moment we walked in, he set the tone with his hilarious energy and welcoming vibe. He kept us laughing the entire night and made the experience even more memorable. Cole was not only super funny, but also a fantastic host—clear, helpful, and just all-around awesome. If you get the chance to go, hope you get Cole as your game master. He’s the best!
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