Thornton, Colorado Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Thornton, Colorado, a vibrant city with a population of 33,638, located just north of Denver. Known for its beautiful parks and outstanding community spirit, Thornton has seen its fair share of dining establishments come and go. This page highlights the closed down restaurants that have either shut down permanently or temporarily closed their doors, offering a glimpse into the city’s evolving culinary landscape. Join us as we remember these former local favorites!

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Firehouse Tavern – Thornton – 10369 Quivas St
10369 Quivas St
Thornton, CO 80260
Status: Permanently Closed
Taste of Philly – Thornton – 823 Thornton Pkwy
823 Thornton Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Papa Mazzotti’s Italian Restaurant – Thornton – 2252 Lake Ave
2252 Lake Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
Status: Permanently Closed
Johno’s Food Truck – Thornton – R0025237
R0025237
Thornton, CO 80241
Status: Permanently Closed
Top Hat Bar & Grill – Thornton – 10280 Washington St
10280 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
The Treehouse Bar & Grill – Thornton – 790 W 84Th Ave
790 W 84Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80260
Status: Permanently Closed
Grabbagreen Food + Juice , Thornton – Thornton – 14322 Lincoln St
14322 Lincoln St
Thornton, CO 80023
Status: Permanently Closed
Suchitlan Restaurant – Thornton – 8595 Pearl St
8595 Pearl St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Lone Star – Thornton – 237 E 120Th Ave
237 E 120Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Status: Permanently Closed
Burrito El Fabuloso – Thornton – 4160 E 128Th Ave
4160 E 128Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
Status: Permanently Closed
Bachir’s Soul Food – Thornton – 10254 Ura Ln
10254 Ura Ln
Thornton, CO 80260
Status: Permanently Closed
Santiago’s – Thornton – 180 W 84Th Pl
180 W 84Th Pl
Thornton, CO 80260
Status: Permanently Closed
Juicy Burger & Dogs – Thornton – 9740 Grant St
9740 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Quiznos – Thornton – 3790 E 104Th Ave
3790 E 104Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Status: Permanently Closed
Bopp Kitchen – Thornton – 5883 E 128Th Ave
5883 E 128Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80602
Status: Permanently Closed
Tacos Jalpa – Thornton – 8623 Washington St
8623 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Village Inn – Thornton – 8370 Sherman St
8370 Sherman St
Thornton, CO 80221
Status: Permanently Closed
Sumo – Thornton – 10048 Grant St
10048 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
The Egg & I Restaurants – Thornton – 885 Thornton Pkwy
885 Thornton Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom – Thornton – 10180 Grant St
10180 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Dragon Wall – Thornton – 9931 Grant St
9931 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
China 2000 – Thornton – 2551 E 120Th Ave
2551 E 120Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
Status: Permanently Closed
Aloha Hawaiian BBQ – Thornton – 8623 Washington St
8623 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Frank’s Place – Thornton – 819 Thornton Pkwy
819 Thornton Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Azul Kitchen – Thornton – 5883 E 128Th Ave
5883 E 128Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80602
Status: Permanently Closed
Stir Fry 88 – Thornton – 13801 Grant St Ste 504
13801 Grant St Ste 504
Thornton, CO 80023
Status: Permanently Closed
La Fogata – Thornton – 16600 Washington St
16600 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80023
Status: Permanently Closed
Phở 4 Mùa Restaurant РThornton Р9866 Grant St
9866 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
A&w All-American Food – Thornton – 8775 Washington St
8775 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Wendy’s – Thornton – 2681 E 120Th Ave
2681 E 120Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Status: Permanently Closed
McDonald’s – Thornton – 9901 Grant Walmart 1231
9901 Grant Walmart 1231
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Japon Rolls & Bowls – Thornton – 14290 Lincoln St
14290 Lincoln St
Thornton, CO 80023
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Thornton – 8501 Grant St
8501 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Santinas Food Truck – Thornton – 10360 Colorado Blvd
10360 Colorado Blvd
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
TGI Fridays – Thornton – 1251 E 120Th Ave
1251 E 120Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Status: Permanently Closed
Cuba Cuba Sandwichería РThornton Р14312 Lincoln St
14312 Lincoln St
Thornton, CO 80023
Status: Permanently Closed
Mambo Cafe – Thornton – 790 W 84Th Ave
790 W 84Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80260
Status: Permanently Closed
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Thornton – 9740 Grant St Ste 105
9740 Grant St Ste 105
Thornton, CO 80229
Status: Permanently Closed
Deals For Denver – Thornton – 13762 Colorado Blvd #124, Pmb 185
13762 Colorado Blvd #124, Pmb 185
Thornton, CO 80602
Status: Permanently Closed
The Garlic Knot – Thornton – 3995 E 120Th Ave
3995 E 120Th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233
Status: Permanently Closed
Diner – Thornton – Larkridge Parking Lot Rd
Larkridge Parking Lot Rd
Thornton, CO 80023
Status: Permanently Closed
Old Chicago – Thornton
10180 Grant St. Thornton
Thornton, CO
Status: Closed Permanently

Old Chicago was located at 10180 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229. It opened in 1998 and closed in 2024.

Burger Chef – Thornton
621 W 84th Ave
Thornton, CO 80260
Status: Closed Permanently

Burger Chef was located at 621 W 84th Ave, Thornton, CO 80260. It is currently occupied by El Fogon Mexican Restaurant.