Best Deli in Douglas County: The Red Umbrella

The Red Umbrella Deli and Catering company is one of Douglas County's best kept secrets. It is hands down the best lunch spot in the county. It is located in Castle Pines North, just off Castle Pines Parkway, in the Safeway shopping center.

Even during a time when high food costs are leading most restaurants to increase their prices and buy lower quality ingredients, The Red Umbrella is committed to using high quality, healthy ingredients in all their food. Their all-natural meats are provided by Thurman's Meats.

For lunch you can chose from a Reuben sandwich, a mushroom burger, along with many other sandwiches, casseroles, and delicious soups. The sandwiches all have interesting breads - far beyond the usual kaiser roll. Some of these breads are provided by Denver's famous bakery, Bluepoint Bakery.

The dining atmosphere is definitely a deli atmosphere with patio type chairs. The walls remind me of a Van Gogh sunflower yellow in an Arles, French cafe. The bright red table clothes add to the cheery feel. Independently owned restuarants and shops often have surprising merchandise and The Red Umbrella is no different. They sell a nice assortment of Polish pottery. If you know a collector of this pottery, then this is the only location I've seen Polish pottery in Douglas County.

The Red Umbrella may best be known for their catering fare. Kalmata Broccoli Salad with Feta Cheese, Roasted Asparagus Lasagna, Sweet Corn Risotto, Creamy Polenta with Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Herb Crusted Loin of Pork, and Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Leeks are sure to please your guests. Again, their ingredients and the recipes give off a delicious home-made taste void of artificial flavors that usually scream "take out."

Unfortunately, The Red Umbrella does not have a website right now so it is hard to see for yourself ahead of time, but it is absolutely worth the drive. The Red Umbrella is at the end of the strip mall, just three doors down from Subway.

Eat a Homemade Thanksgiving Dinner without Having to Cook

Ask them to make your Thanksgiving Dinner. They have a turkey menu complete from soup through desert. The cost is $25 per adult and $12 per child. This is an excellent way to enjoy Thanksgiving without dirtying your own kitchen with numerous pots and pans.

The menu includes but is not limited to:

curried pumpkin soup or butternut squash soup;

cranberry pineapple gelatin;

roast turkey;

mash potatoes;

sweet potatoes;

white wine spinach;

pecan pie with Kahlua chocolate chips;

pumpkin pie;

and pumpkin pecan pie.

Call 303-663-5696 for more details.

They may be able to fax a menu to you. Their fax is: 303-663-5461.

Their hours are: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm, closed on Sundays

Coupon Offer for The Red Umbrella Deli & Catering: 2 for 1, up to $7.00 value.

Directions to The Red Umbrella using Google Maps.

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