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While there are some solid Italian beef options in Denver already, Chicago-born chain Portillo's has a cult following for good reason. In late 2023, it teased an entry into the Colorado market, and in February, we reported that plans had been submitted for an outpost at the northwest corner of 57th Avenue and Tower Road in Green Valley Ranch near Denver International Airport.

But there have been no further updates since then, and the piece of land that was being considered for development is still listed as available on LoopNet.

A June story from QSR magazine about Portillo's path to growth noted that it "has circled Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, San Antonio/Austin, and the Carolinas as future breakthroughs."

Now Portillo's is eyeing another metro-area location. It would be part of a new development at 700 West Mineral Avenue in Littleton. According to the City of Littleton, "The project encompasses 45 acres of commercial and retail development. The commercial aspect of the project consists of two 'anchor' stores — a Costco retail and fuel facility, as well as another big box retailer yet to be determined. Additionally, approximately nine smaller commercial retail sites will be developed for future occupancy. The project also includes 18 acres for a 370-unit multi-family residential development."

The latest site plan for the project, dated September 10, shows the potential 6,250-square-foot Portillo's location, which would also include a 500-square-foot patio. On October 10, the company requested "a pre-application meeting with the City of Littleton Planning Department as part of our due diligence, following the recent execution of a Letter of Intent with RIG Mineral LLC (dated 09/20/2024)," and that request was agreed to on October 18.

We have reached out to the City of Littleton to confirm whether that meeting has been scheduled. In the meantime, Portillo's is staying tight-lipped on the project. "We don't have any news to share at this time," says PR and Internal Communications Senior Manager Sara Wirth. "But [we] will be sure to pass along any when we do."

For now, it's still a waiting game for Portillo's fans in Colorado — but it seems inevitable that the brand will make a move into the state sooner than later.

What is the best internet provider in Littleton?

CNET recommends Quantum Fiber as the best internet provider in Littleton, Colorado. The fiber internet provider offers a slew of plans with symmetrical upload and download speeds, ranging from 500 megabits per second to 940Mbps, the fastest in Littleton. Plus, Quantum Fiber’s internet plans come with free equipment rental, so you won’t have to spend extra on hardware. And all plans offer unlimited data, so you can browse, stream and download without worrying about hitting any limits. One of the best things about Quantum Fiber is its price-for-life guarantee, which means your monthly rates will stay the same without any surprise hikes leaving your wallet hurting.

However, Quantum Fiber has one major drawback: its availability. According to the Federal Communications Commission, less than a third of Littleton households are serviceable. If you're out of range, CenturyLink, another Lumen Technologies brand, is much more widely available in Littleton. Another option is Xfinity, the nation’s largest cable internet provider.

Xfinity happens to be the cheapest internet provider in Littleton, with plans starting at $20 per month for download speeds up to 150Mbps. There are also wireless options in the city, specifically Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet. Verizon 5G Home Internet has a lower starting price and faster maximum speeds, while T-Mobile Home Internet boasts greater availability, especially in rural areas.

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Littleton

The best internet deals and the top promotions in Littleton depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Littleton internet providers, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or promotions, such as free streaming services or equipment rental for a limited time. Many providers, including CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Littleton

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

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Residents at Wind Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in Highlands Ranch, Colo., have nine top-notch restaurants just steps from their apartment homes--all of which boast enticing menus.

The Signature Dining program, which focuses on cooked-to-order entrees made with the finest ingredients, empowers Wind Crest's chefs to create new takes on classic dishes and innovative fare.

"My wife Judy and I have a group of friends that we gather together to enjoy good food and good company!" says resident Tom Logan.

Light bites

The nine dining venues at Wind Crest--with another opening early next year--range from casual cafes and taverns to full-service restaurants, where specialties are impeccably prepared and plated.

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Flyin' B Cafe is a casual cafe offers short-order entrees like fresh salads, deli wraps, juicy burgers, and breakfast favorites. Daily specials have included salmon burgers, tacos, and flatbreads.

Watch your breakfast, lunch, or dinner be prepared at Mile High Cafe, an exhibition-style venue, featuring indoor and outdoor seating. Resident favorites include savory salads, sandwiches, and burgers.

Colorado Cafe is a fast-casual dining venue for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to flatbreads, salads, and burgers, the cafe serves light fare such as grilled cilantro lime scallops and grilled trout.

Something for everyone

Newly reopened after a beautiful dining area remodel, Fireside Restaurant offers dinner service with menu items ranging from down home comfort food to healthier choices.

If you're looking for an intimate dining environment with striking mountain views, Windows Restaurant is perfect! With an eclectic culinary experience featuring delightful dishes from around the world, some recent favorites have included chicken coq au vin and mussels in fennel tomato broth.

Burton's offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere makes this restaurant the perfect place to savor traditional menu items mixed with Asian-inspired entrees.

Timberline Tavern is a comfortable eatery serving up pub-style food with cold beer on tap, as well as full bar service. Residents can watch a sporting event on the big screen while savoring the hearty fare.

With a contemporary seafood-centric menu, along with classics like baked manicotti and a carving station, Carter's Restaurant delights diners every day. Residents especially appreciate the patio seating that overlooks the beautiful Summit Square courtyard and amphitheater.

Cascades, which boasts a bar and outdoor seating, offers a variety of delicious items, including popular entrees like steak medallions, herb-crusted cod, and shrimp tandoori.

Powerful partnership

To ensure resident satisfaction at each of these unique eateries, Dining Services Director Nicole Norton and her team of expert chefs meet regularly with residents to discuss menus and feedback.

Tom, a member of the Resident Advisory Council who serves as liaison to the Dining Services team, appreciates that resident suggestions are often incorporated into restaurant offerings.

"Residents can see that their requests for changes have been made," says Tom. "It's hard to beat that kind of response!"

"We continually tell residents how important their feedback is," says Norton. "If somebody had a great meal, I get to celebrate with my team that we had a positive impact on a resident's day. They also let me know when we can improve. Making sure the meals they receive are delicious and healthy--and that they enjoy them--is really fulfilling."

Modifications that matter

With so many delicious and well-balanced dishes to choose from, it's easy for residents to get all the vitamins and nutrients they need.

"There's a variety of different meals available campuswide, and Dining Services keeps each restaurant's menu distinct from other restaurants' menus," says Tom. "There's so much to choose from. It's something that's really appealing!"

And with the My Erickson app, nutrition information--including ingredients, calories, and fat content--is accessible with just a few taps. Residents can also search for heart-smart and vegetarian meals, as well as dishes that avoid allergens.

"Every dish is prepared in the moment, just as ordered," explains Norton. "Our residents love being able to modify their meals. For example, if they're on a low-sodium diet, they can request a sauce to be on the side or not included at all. We offer as much flexibility and modifications to the menu as possible."

Social environments

Tom adds that during meals, especially dinnertime, many residents socialize with friends and neighbors--including him and Judy.

"We've asked to eat with new residents or people we don't know," he says. "They can share some great experiences!"

To learn more about senior living at this vibrant community, request your free brochure to get the scoop on amenities, floor plans, and so much more.

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When Little Man Ice Cream was searching for its tenth metro location, at the top of the list was an area the company had been eyeing since 2017 — Littleton’s Main Street.

“It’s been kind of a dream for us,” says Basha Cohen, Little Man director of marketing. “Littleton was, probably out of every opportunity that’s come up, the thing that feels the closest to the Little Man ethos — community, a walking downtown street, and kind of old school.”

That dream will become reality on October 30, when Little Man opens its doors in its new spot on historic Main Street in downtown Littleton. The ice cream joint is just the latest in a string of new restaurants that have debuted along a four-block stretch in the past eighteen months, including the first expansion of Parker's Black+Haus Tavern, another Denver Beer Company and Cencalli Taqueria, as well as new ownership for Grand Station.

In all, about a third of the food and drink establishments on Main Street opened within the past two years, and more are on the way for this once-sleepy corridor. Colorado-based sandwich chain Snarfs is expected to open a spot soon at the west end of the street, and there’s talk of an as-yet-to-be-named pizza spot.

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According to Korri Lundock, executive director of the Littleton Business Chamber, this latest round of newcomers marks a much-needed rebound from the pandemic, which ravaged Littleton’s restaurants just as it did the rest of the industry nationwide. “We’ve always had a little bit of change, but Covid wore many restaurants out,” she says. “When they finally got through it, many decided it was time to do something else.”

The businesses that moved on included McKinner’s Pizza (its former home is now Cencalli’s Taqueria), Jackass Brewery (now the Denver Beer Company), and Nook coffee (now about to be Little Man). Snarf’s will be taking over the space formerly occupied by Sukoon, an Indian restaurant.

But unlike other municipalities where corporate chains replaced local businesses in the wake of the pandemic, Main Street Littleton has remained remarkably grassroots. While the street has its share of chains, nearly all are Colorado owned; there are no McDonald's or Sunglass Huts to be found. That was part of the draw for Little Man.

“I think the desire to keep it a small town is very much intact,” says Cohen. “It’s an old-school vibe that has been retained. Thank God the city is not allowing all these historic buildings to get ripped down and turned into green boxes. So everything about it feels inviting. It’s well-designed. It’s got so much heart.”

There are no ordinances prohibiting national chains from moving onto main Street; instead, that “vibe” is the result of a very engaged and selective group of property owners who have curated the type of Main Street atmosphere they want to see.

“We have property owners down here that are very diligent in finding the right tenant or the right fit,” says Lundock. “They don’t just rent to anybody. They are all looking for something that will be different. They guide the right businesses in.”

For instance, Cencalli Taqueria owner Zoe Romero initially planned to open a pizza spot in the former McKinner’s. When she switched concepts to a taqueria, she had to convince the landlord, who was concerned about multiple Mexican restaurants in such a small area. The space now occupied by Denver Beer Company was vacant for two years before the owner of the building found the right fit.

But while the pandemic lockdowns are behind them, these business owners see challenges ahead.

Early next year, Denver Water is scheduled to begin replacing the ancient water lines running under the historic district, tearing up sidewalks and streets. The city is also reviewing options for a broader reimagination of the area under an improvement plan dubbed “Project Downtown.”

Both could have serious impacts. While short-term construction projects like the water line replacement will create only short-term headaches (as long as they stay on schedule), Project Downtown proposals could dramatically reduce the parking that's already at a premium.

But in the meantime, businesses like Little Man that have joined the thriving Main Street scene have nothing but positive things to say about working with Littleton officials and civic groups.

“The city has been incredible to work with,” says Cohen. “Every municipality could take a page out of doing business with this town.”

Littleton is an expansive suburb of the Denver metro area that is broken into five distinct areas, each with unique characteristics and home styles. There is a lot to do, see and love in this vibrant city.

If you’ve been thinking of making the move to Littleton, there are plenty of great areas to choose from. Nearly 50,000 people reside in town, with a mountain charm not often found in suburbia. If you live on the western side of Littleton, deer and wildlife from the hills are more common. Here’s a rundown of its major communities:

Littleton’s Downtown Area (Zip Code: 80120)

The historic downtown area is where Littleton was founded and offers a charming Main Street lined with quaint boutiques, restaurants, and bars. It is also a cultural hub, home to several art galleries and the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, which is a great place to catch a concert.

Residents tend to be very involved in the community and often gather for the plethora of events that happen throughout the year including an annual block party, Mardi Gras Celebration, Zombie Crawl, Trick or Treating for Halloween, and the Candlelight Walk during the Christmas season. Outside the confines of the downtown area, boasts the Aspen Grove Shopping Center off of Santa Fe Drive for outlet mall shopping and Hudson Gardens to enjoy summer concerts amidst the lush botanical gardens.

Most of the neighborhoods in the downtown area reflect the historic nature of the town, so they tend to be older, well-established neighborhoods. Old Littleton best reflects the charm with many of the original houses dating back to the early 1900’s. Despite their age, this neighborhood tends to be one of the more sought-after places to buy a home in the 80120 zip code.

Many of the other neighborhoods were built between the ’50s and ’80s, such as Shadycroft Acres, which is also equestrian friendly with 1-2 acre lots and situated near several parks. Mountain Rangeview is a high-end luxury neighborhood with irregularly sized lots aimed at reducing traffic. This subdivision has horse-friendly properties and several neighborhood parks.

Littleton’s Marston Lake Area (Zip Code: 80123)

The Marston Lake area is home to the popular Southwest Plaza shopping mall, Raccoon Creek Golf Course, and its namesake, Marston Lake which offers an abundance of water activities. It is also well known for the Grand Ranch master-planned community and the Riverwalk condo and townhomes complexes. The family-friendly community features an abundance of parks, and playgrounds, and is just a short drive to the foothills.

Neighborhoods in this region are meant to feel suburban, convenient yet still away from the city. Grant Ranch is among the most well-known and sought-after communities. It is intentionally designed to fit almost everyone’s needs in a home. Offering late 1990s to early 2000s single-family homes with great views of the lake, patio homes, gated communities, and even retirement condos, there is an option for almost everyone.

Riverwalk is a neighborhood of townhomes and condos that sits along the South Platte River. It’s surrounded by trees, green space, and water. Situated in the middle of a golf course and near downtown Littleton it is the perfect location for entertainment. Residents of the Riverwalk will enjoy a clubhouse, pool, spa, fitness center, billiards room, and banquet facilities.

Bow Mar is another neighborhood that was developed over many decades. These homes, mostly ranch-style, were built between 1950 and 2009. Bow Mar is known for being the “club town”. It sits on Bow Mar Lake and is home to beach clubs and yacht clubs that provide many water activities for the residents. Even vacationers can visit and get in on the fun. Bow Mar is a neighborhood fit for social butterflies and people who love outdoor adventures. There’s also a dedicated bird sanctuary close by for a peaceful encounter with nature.

Littleton’s Roxborough Area (Zip Code: 80125)

Famously known for Roxborough State Park, the area is home to beautiful red-rock formations that mimic those found at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs and those at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison. The area is the most southern part of Littleton and boasts an abundance of open space, trails, and wildlife. Homeowners have spectacular views without having to pay the premium prices of Downtown Denver neighborhoods.

Roxborough neighborhoods are made up of more modern, custom-built homes. Ravenna is a prime example, with luxurious custom homes situated in a gated golf community. It’s the home of The Club at Ravenna, an exclusive golf club that sits on championship golf courses. Ravenna provides residents with beautiful mountain views and shares a border with the Pike National Forest.

Sterling Ranch is a new master-planned community complete with its own medical facility, shopping mall, and schools. There is an abundance of home styles available from custom-built estates to pre-built eco-friendly single-family homes and townhomes. The subdivision was designed to fit into Colorado’s natural landscapes and heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the more than 30 miles of nature trails that are accessible from within Sterling Ranch.

Roxborough Park is another gated community made up of custom homes located near Roxborough State Park. It is a great, family-friendly neighborhood that offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as boating, fishing and cross country skiing.

Littleton’s Ken Caryl Area (Zip Code: 80127)

The Ken Caryl area is the most western portion of Littleton bordering the foothills to the west. It tends to be the most sought-after region due to its proximity to the mountains and easy access to C-470, which makes commuting a breeze. The area has a long history dating back to 1859 when it was just the Bradford/Perley House Inn and a toll road, but today it’s a vibrant family-friendly area named after the popular Ken Caryl Valley neighborhood.

Ken Caryl Valley is a large master-planned community set at the base of the foothills. John and Virginia Shaffer were the founders of the community in 1914 and named it after their sons, Kent and Carroll. Homes in the neighborhood tend to be well over a half million dollar with top-of-the-line upgrades. The Ken Caryl HOA provides residents with ample amenities including community pools, clubhouse, fitness facility, tennis courts, parks, an abundance of trails, and an equestrian center.

Trailmark is a neighborhood made up of two-story homes with a patio ranch section and condos that are all surrounded by open space. It is the perfect location for residents who love walking paths, nature, and wildlife. Trailmark provides easy access to Waterton Canyon, Chatfield State Park, Roxborough State Park, and botanical gardens.

Littleton’s Columbine Area (Zip Code: 80128)

Located in the southeastern part of Littleton, the zip code 80128 offers various recreational activities for residents. The most popular is Chatfield Lake with miles of trails and water sports such as boating and swimming. The Columbine Sports Park offers baseball fields, volleyball courts, and picnic shelters. Cooley Lake also sits in the Columbine area for boating and fishing.

The Columbine area tends to be an affordable area with family-friendly subdivisions such as Columbine Hills, Columbine Knolls, and Stony Creek. Chatfield Bluffs is one of the more popular neighborhoods that offers single-family homes, condos, and townhomes. It’s sought after due to its proximity to C-470, the Botanical Gardens, and Chatfield Lake.

Polo Reserve is a luxurious gated community bordering Cooley Lake and the Columbine Polo Club. Most homes for sale in Polo Reserve have a price tag of above a million dollars. It’s a great community for anyone who loves horses, riding, and the sport of polo.

Littleton started out as a few gold seekers, merchants, and farmers building a rough and ready flour mill. Today, it has grown and developed to where there are distinct areas within the city. Littleton has an abundance of history and continues to grow while maintaining the natural beauty and history surrounding it.