Tessa Delicatessen Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Tessa Delicatessen, a true culinary gem located at 5724 E Colfax Ave, Denver. This charming eatery has captured the hearts—and taste buds—of locals with its diverse and tantalizing menu. Whether you're craving savory breakfast options like the Tessa French Toast or hearty mains such as the Portobello Brisket Penne, there’s something for everyone.
- Breakfast: Indulge in the delicious Bacon Breakfast Burrito or a wholesome Quinoa Bowl.
- Lunch: Savor their generously sized Son Of Tessa Cheeseburger or creative sandwiches.
Each dish exudes quality, crafted with fresh ingredients that keep patrons coming back. The warm, inviting atmosphere adds to the experience, making Tessa Delicatessen a must-visit for food lovers. Don’t forget to try their delightful desserts!
Mains
Mac & Cheese
penne pasta, parmesan / cheddar cheeses, toasted breadcrumbs
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Portobello Brisket Penne
brisket, mushrooms, garlic, spinach, grated parmesan
Son Of Tessa Cheeseburger
Tessa Cheeseburger
angus beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, pickle, tomato, mayo on a house made milk bun (gluten free toast available)
Pesto Chicken Tortellini
chicken, Brussels sprouts, parmesan, creamy basil pesto
Patty Melt
beef patty, caramelized onion, 1,000 dressing, swiss, rye (gluten free toast available)
Sticky Ribs
Tessa French Toast
house made milk toast, blueberries, maple syrup
Blueberry French Toast Bites
Quinoa Bowl
broccoli, avocado, kale, 2 fried eggs, pepper spread
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
bacon, tots, eggs, spinach, pepper spread, cheddar, avocado
The Big Breakfast
Tessa French toast, 2 scrambled eggs, side of bacon
Baby Burrito
tots, eggs, cheddar
Cheesy Hash Brown
Bacon Egg Sandwich
fried egg, arugula, bacon, provolone, pesto, on milk bun (gluten free toast available)
Breakfast
Drinks
Pop Up
Tessa Chopped Cheese
5 oz Angus beef patty, peppers, onions, cheese, mayo on a hoagie roll
Muffuletta
olive spread, genoa, mortadella, ham, capicola, pepperoni, provolone on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Reuben
pastrami, slaw, deli mustard, melted swiss, pickles on rye (gluten free toast available)
Grilled Cheese & Soup Combo
3 cheeses on grilled sourdough (gluten free toast available) with a cup of soup
BBQ Pastrami
pastrami, slaw, pickles, melted cheddar, BBQ on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Brisket Dipper Sandwich
swiss, charred scallion, mayo, au jus, arugula on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Turkey Rueben
Sliced turkey, swiss cheese, Russian slaw, pickles, deli mustard on rye (gluten free toast available)
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
roasted chicken, provolone, arugula, pepper spread, pesto on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Grilled Cheese
3 cheeses on grilled sourdough (gluten free toast available)
Double Pastrami
swiss, deli mustard on rye (gluten free toast available)
Cuban
pickles, mayo, mojo mustard, melted swiss, ham, pulled pork on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Hot Sandwiches
Cold Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Sandwich
chicken salad, mayo, mustard, arugula on sourdough (gluten free toast available)
BLT
bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on sourdough (gluten free toast available)
Saint Jude
caper mayo, turkey, salami, tomato, pickles, romaine, Italian vinaigrette, provolone on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Tuna Salad Sandwich
tuna salad, mayo, mustard, arugula on sourdough (gluten free toast available)
Deli Ham
mayo, mustard, pepper spread, pickles, tomato, romaine, Italian vinaigrette, provolone on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Veggie
tomato, arugula, mozzarella, muffuletta spread, pesto, braised mushroom on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Deli Turkey
mayo, mustard, pepper spread, pickles, tomato, romaine, Italian vinaigrette, provolone on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Caprese
basil pesto, arugula, mozzarella, tomato on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
OG Italian
genoa, mortadella, ham, capicola, pepperoni, pepper spread, mayo, mustard, tomato, romaine, pickles, Italian vinaigrette, provolone on ciabatta (gluten free toast available)
Parmesan Broccoli
Side Salad
romaine, tomato, garbanzo beans
Brussels Sprouts
Chips
Toasted Bread
BBQ Honey Roasted Carrots
Side Fruit
Salami Mac Salad
Sides
Kids Sandwiches
Kids Turkey Sandwich
served plain with cheese on sourdough (gluten free toast available) - specify mayo, pickles, tomato, etc.
Kids Ham Sandwich
served plain with cheese on sourdough (gluten free toast available) - specify mayo, pickles, tomato, etc.
Kids Grilled Cheese
Melted cheese on sourdough (gluten free toast available)
Roasted Brussels With Cotija
shaved brussels, cotija cheese, capers, Caesar dressing
Carrots With Farro
arugula, farro, carrots, lemon yogurt dressing
Scoop Tuna Salad
Daily Soup (Bowl 16 Oz)
Daily Soup (Cup 8oz )
Daily Soup (Quart 32 Oz)
Beets With Burrata
arugula, beets, burrata, balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Broccoli With Chickpea
chopped broccoli, arugula, avocado, garlic chickpeas, avocado vinaigrette
Scoop Chicken Salad
Miso Spinach Salad
spinach, cotija, avocado, sunflower seeds, cilantro with miso vinaigrette