The Duffeyroll Cafe

Denver, United States

3.7

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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Telephone:
+1 303-753-9177
Website:
www.duffeyrolls.com
Address:
4994 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO, 80222
Southeast
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
100 ftE Hampden Ave between S Elm St & S Fairfax St
160 ftE Hampden Ave & S Elm St
520 ftHappy Canyon Rd & E Hampden Ave
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Delivery
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Good for Working
Yes

Today

Today 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Denver) 10:48 Monday, 2 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Duffeyroll is a treat that’s become a tradition in Colorado. Established in 1986, an entire generation has grown up enjoying our delicious cinnamon rolls, great eats, and friendly, relaxed vibe. Today we have a full breakfast and lunch menu, a bake-​at-​home product, corporate catering… we even delivery our legendary rolls by the dozen. So just say no to the same-​old-​same-​old, humdrum fast food and bland baked goods. You deserve a Duffeyroll or ten.

Meet the Business Owner

Nick A.

Business Owner

Born in Laguna Beach California and moved around alot as kid living in California, South America, Connecticut and back to California.

Ended up in Colorado in 1979 for College. (DU was the only school that I was accepted at — out of eleven applications :)

Originally wanted to be a sports broadcaster. A lazy eye issue made my presentation great for radio!

Sooo — I began bartending out of college in nearby Washington Park — where I met Jim Duffey…

I passed on an opportunity to work for a big company and enthusiastically agreed to help Jim introduce Duffeyrolls to Denver.

My passion and driving force behind The Duffeyroll Cafes (Probably a result of not experiencing home town roots travelling as a kid)

is my love for people and creating a cool environment to cultivate friendships, build community and have a great time along the way.

Hobbies include playing Rugby for 22 years (happily retired) motorcycling and ping pong

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20 reviews of The Duffeyroll Cafe

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Place rating: 2
Littleton, CO
Found out the girl I enjoyed going there to see was let go and I haven’t been satisfied since. While I have no real issues with the place there’s just no above and beyond experience anymore. I don’t feel as welcomed as she made people feel and it’s just not as pleasant as an experience as it was when she was there. Without the super friendly atmosphere it’s just not worth the price anymore to me.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
Love this place. The orange zest rolls are out of this world delicious and the staff is always incredibly friendly.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I just stopped in here for a sandwich and was surprised at the quality… and they include a mini duffeyroll with it. Bonus!
Place rating: 2
Milpitas, CA
Food is good. Sandwiches are awesome. I love the bread they use. The Duffy rolls are sub par. More like a morning bun then cinnamon roll. My reason for the negative review is mainly for the staff, particularly one girl, is always very rude when I go in. Dark hair, glasses… Which is a shame bc the other staff seem to be very nice. Ordered 2 iced espressos today and when a coworker asked her if she wanted to make them she said, in front of us, «not really, but I guess I will.» Rude! And sadly this isn’t the first time I’ve in countered her crappy attitude.
Place rating: 2
Denver, CO
First impression is that it’s a hole in a wall type of a place. Inside it looks very nice and clean. Staff is friendly.
However the food is not that great. I was going to give it a four star rating but when I order the turkey club sandwich it randomly came with avocados on it. (Which I hate the taste of) so I just took them off no big deal right? NOPE the bacon on my sandwich tasted exactly how that store bacon tastes like, you know the one that’s already precook! After taking the bacon off as well I was over my sandwich just 3 bites in since now it was just cheese and turkey.
Oh and the small Duffey roll I got the original tasted like the same stuff you can get at a gas station.
Over all not impressed.
As for prices they are kinda pricey $ 8 for a small sandwich. I’m sorry but with that I can go to subway and it will actually taste better.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Yummy Duffey rolls! I have not ever tried anything else here but often pick up Duffey rolls for work meetings/​in-​services. They are always a hit and the mini rolls are a perfect size.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
My boys love this place! Pretty sure it’s the rolls but I personally love this place for the coffee, ambience and music… oh and we live across the street which makes it more appealing! Great spot for a family to get out and have a moment together!!!
Place rating: 3
Englewood, CO
Very tasty. Their duffyrolls are their niche with lots of flavors. They have good breakfast sandwiches as well. I am giving them a three stars ONLY because it is so heavy, Not my cup of tea but worth a try and the average person would love it.
Place rating: 4
Littleton, CO
Duffeyrolls over Cinnabon. Hands down.
I first got hooked when my boss brought a box in for the office. I may have eaten more than my fair share. Don’t tattle on me. The mini Duffeyrolls are perfectly sized; you can comfortably finish one in 2 – 3 bites. Their crunchy outer shell breaks open to reveal a warm, soft, light pastry. They also have a good selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Any day I bring a box into the office, it seems I can do no wrong (not that I try…).
Minus ½ a star because they’re quite pricey, otherwise I’d be here more often.
And minus another ½ a star because they use the Oregon Chai mix that you can buy at the grocery store.
Place rating: 1
Denver, CO
Have been here before and had a great experience but the management has totally ruined this restaurant: they removed their great menu and replaced it with 5 unappealing sandwiches. Also, even though they have a great looking patio, they don’t allow dogs out there (very strange) and the staff is very rude.
When I went to order my usual, the delicious Nick turkey, they told me it was no longer available and that I should try the chicken salad instead. Yeah, because that’s what I was craving. I then stepped aside to review this new menu and since I had my mini Yorkie puppy in my vest pocket (yes she’s that small) the counter guy decided to Tell my sister that we would have to get our food to go as I couldn’t have the dog in there. Mind you he could have told ME this as I was holding the dog but he didn’t bother while I was talking to him. My sister calmly said we were hoping to sit on the patio, as it looked like a outdoor environment and there was plenty of room. The counter guy said we would have to get the food to go or eat in our car… Thanks for that great advice, guy. We ended up leaving and taking our business elsewhere. As you should too. Very disappointed and we will NOT BE BACK.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
We had some errands to run down good ol Hampden Ave and when we started getting hungry, I pulled up my bookmarks because I knew I had some places nearby that I wanted to try. Jonesing for something sweet, the Duffeyroll Café had my attention.
I had been hearing about these cinnamon rolls for awhile now and found out that they also had lunch (and breakfast) items.
We went inside to see the case where the rolls usually are totally empty. Booo! I wanted a cinnamon roll really bad. She was very apologetic and told us that there were some take-​home rolls that you put in the oven. Why not?
While we we there we figured we might as well order lunch. I got the tuna salad sandwich and Nate got one of the breakfast sandwiches. They were both very good and all the ingredients tasted fresh.
And about those cinnamon rolls… they rock! Even the take home version.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Best. Cinnamon. Rolls. Ever.
It takes a lot for me to rate a place five stars, but Duffeyroll is without a doubt worthy of a perfect score. The staff is very friendly and the service is good. The coffee is delicious (especially the cinnamon brew they have) and the cinnamon rolls are to die for!!!
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Who doesn’t love a miniature cinnamon roll with their breakfast sandwich? This place is quick, cheap and good. Hard to beat that. I’ve been to this location twice now, as well as twice to the one on Louisiana and Pearl by that light rail station, and both are pretty much identical. They’ve got a good number of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and each one comes with a small original-​flavored Duffeyroll, which is cinnamon-​flavored but without all the unnecessary goo. It makes a great dessert, or if you’re like me, you eat it first before your sandwich. I usually opt for the Hummus Florentine egg sandwich, though the sausage one is also very good. I prefer the ciabatta bread just a little more than the pesto tortilla wrap, though the wrap is a nice change of pace. I’d like to try some more of the lunch menu too if I’m there a little later in the day, and I know I can get a good meal for a very small price no matter when I go. They also sell the rolls in to-​go boxes, so it could be a good option when you don’t want to bring the usual bagels to your group events. Mmm… Duffeyroll…
Place rating: 3
Aurora, CO
There really is nothing like those light, crispy, sweet little rolls of heaven called a Duffy Roll. I’ve used Duffyroll café several times for catering. Each time they deliver, whether it’s been for breakfast sweets or box lunches. They make it easy to call ahead and order for pick-​up or delivery. The food is always fresh and high-​quality. My one minor suggestion: use real dairy cream with your coffee — those packets of fake cream just don’t cut the gravy for most of us. If they made that easy switch to real cream accompanying their coffee for catering, I’d never leave them… If you’ve never tried one of those little sweet rolls, you are missing out!
Place rating: 4
Boulder, CO
At last, a chance to try the famous Duffeyrolls. I arrived nearby here where I had an appointment ½ hour early yesterday, so I walked over to this little Happy Canyon strip mall. Where to go? Burger King? nooooooooo. Starbucks? not in the mood. Then I looked to the right and saw Duffeyroll Café. Why not? I had read about it on Unilocal over the years. Whereas the carb-​limited diet I make every effort to adhere to is not a good match for a restaurant featuring cinnamon rolls, I was hungry after the 2.5 hour journey to this appointment.
So, after a brief perusal of the menu, I ordered one of the vegetarian breakfast sandwiches, the one with the hummus cooked into the egg, with some spinach and cheese, in a nice little sandwich. Tasty! And a bitty baby duffeyroll came with it. Including coffee the whole thing was under 5 dollars. Coffee was excellent too. And the duffeyroll… nice and fresh, warm, and I love the cinnamon. They have a special unique cinnamon here. I forget the specifics… check out their website for more info, or their menu. Nice place! Friendly service.
Wish there was a Duffeyroll Café in Boulder.
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Ok, so definitely need an update for this place. After my last disappointed review, I received a message from the owner. He was very apologetic and took the time to find out how I was feeling about the situation and to take responsibility. Like a good business, action was taken to address the problem. Sh#t happens, right? It’s how you deal with it, that matters. I went back a few days later and enjoyed the Sh#t out of my food.
Looks like they started selling some gluten free items as well. Now, if only they get some gluten free wraps or buns, or one day even their cinnamon rolls! I recently found out I have an intolerance and really miss those little things :)
I would be back even more and more than I already am. Thanks, Duffy for being an amazing business!
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I don’t often dole out 5-​stars. This place is a fantastic breakfast spot. The value and food quality is unbeatable. The staff was unbelievably friendly. I’ll be back.
Place rating: 5
Aurora, CO
Great breakfast pastries and wonderful service. Duffeyroll is the perfect place to grab breakfast goodies as a certain mall chain is a gooey mess. The cashier and workers in the place keep the place clean all the time and the bakers constantly are working very hard to fill orders fast. Each time I buy an order from there, the people verify each order and fix any problems before you get out the door.
Any of the Denver locations do a tremendous job of serving you great treats! Highly recommended!
Place rating: 4
Denver, CO
Honestly, I have no idea how I managed to not get to the Duffeyroll Café before. It’s just unreasonable that it took me this long to get here. I have had Duffeyrolls before, but never gone to the physical location.
During the holidays, I was nominated to bring Duffeyrolls and I was aware of the location on Pearl Street. However, the Pearl Street location was out of my way going in to work, as I would have to go north and west and then turn around to go south and east. When I checked out the website, I learned there was a location on Hampden that would be on my way to work.
I found the location pretty quickly and once I got in line, I figured out the system pretty quickly. They sell cinnamon rolls in three sizes, minis, regular and jumbo sizes. In addition, they have six different glazes, which are all tasty and delicious. I was ordered a dozen or regular size cinnamon rolls and then decided to order a latte as well. Even though I stood in a line, I was in and out of the store pretty quickly, a max of 10 minutes, which was perfect. They also sell breakfast and lunch sandwiches. They are open 6a-​3p throughout the week.
Place rating: 4
Charlotte, NC
I’ve only stopped in to pick up some Duffeyrolls. They are very tasty and not overly sweet. They are nice and flaky with a healthy amount of butter. Hence the deliciousness! I like that they aren’t really heavy and don’t have too much icing.
The service is always great! Everyone is super friendly. I’m looking forward to trying some of their food!