Wear Your Heart on the Street
Wear your heart on your street this Valentine's Day!
Reserve a custom Colfax Heart and tell the world you love your friend, partner, dog, favorite small biz, street – whatever!
The hearts will be displayed on light poles along Colfax (between Grant and Josephine) for the entire month of February 2025.
Pay $40 for the Standard Heart, or choose the Forever Heart option for $80 and you’ll get to take your heart home with you at the end of the display period.
Limited spots available, and these sell out quickly every year!
Bag of Colfax
You place an order
Pay by card or via PayPal to secure your order. Let us know your preferences when you check out so we can customize your bag. Grab the Standard Bag of Colfax, or upgrade to the VIP Bag!
We build the bag
We’ll fill each bag with four to six different products from some of your favorite Colfax businesses (and an exclusive item from us at Colfax Ave, too). Scroll down to see which businesses are participating.
Pick up & enjoy!
We’ll email you when your bag is ready for pick up at Balanced Root Apothecary. Enjoy your bag knowing you’re supporting local businesses when they need it most.
Wear Your Heart on Your Street
Upgrade to the VIP Bag
You have TWO ways to support our local businesses this holiday season.
Grab our Standard Bag of Colfax for $60, filled with four to six products from small businesses (and an exclusive item from us), or…
Upgrade to the collectible VIP Bag of Colfax ($85) – your goodies will come packed in a durable tote bag made from upcycled materials from our vintage street banners. 2024 VIP bags feature designs from local cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz!
What will be in the bag?
This year’s bag will feature a variety of mystery gifts from the following participating Colfax Ave businesses.
2024 Participating Businesses
303 Boards has supported skateboarding since 1997. Colorado owned and operated, 303 operates out of two locations – one right here on Colfax and one in Boulder. They’ve got all of your skateboarding needs covered, from boards to apparel.
Balanced Root Apothecary has the widest selection of organic bulk herbs and high-quality local products in the Denver, Colorado area. They specialize in hand-crafted herbal products like herbal tea blends, tinctures, fire ciders, healing salves and more.
Local artist Emily of Big Ass Maps chronicles her adventures in Denver and beyond with illustrations of iconic places, including Colfax’s many dive bars and music venues.
Denver’s artisanal Belgian-style brewery, featuring a full line of traditional and Belgian-inspired brews, hand-crafted in small batches. Co-founders Charlie Gottenkieny and Ryan Evans have a long-standing passion for the fine handcrafted beers of Belgium. From traditional Belgian styles to innovative Belgian-inspired creations, Bruz is bringing that passion for excellence to Colorado. Their second location, Bruz Off Fax, opened in 2019 at Colfax and York.
A vibrant French-American diner on Colfax Ave, where every day feels like a celebration. Located in the former Tom’s Diner, it’s a spot for gatherings, special occasions, and Denver’s most luxurious drag performances. With a menu blending American diner favorites with French brasserie classics, join us for dinner, weekend brunch, or enjoy a cocktail on our garden patio. Reservations available inside; patio seating is first come, first served.
Get ready for a flavor explosion at this funky, easygoing cafe and bar on Colfax Ave, where Mexican and Korean street food influences collide! Savor unique creations like fusion tacos and sizzling stir-fries that bring the best of both worlds to your plate.
Conspiracy Theory Tattoo is Denver’s newest elite custom tattoo shop located on Colfax and attached to the Learned Lemur oddities shop! They’ve got a crew of award-winning artists who specialize in everything from realism to Neo traditional, pop culture to art nouveau, and everything in between.
DNVR Bar on Colfax Ave is an upbeat, sports-lover’s paradise serving up hot dogs, chicken wings, and juicy burgers, plus a killer selection of craft beers and cocktails. With top-notch ingredients and plenty of comfortable seating, it’s the ultimate hangout for die-hard fans who want the best view of the game. Grab a drink, kick back, and enjoy the energy!
DVSN West, located at Colfax and Vine, is a boutique that brings together streetwear, hip hop and Denver’s outdoor culture through its physical space and product.
Flora House Denver is a ‘Modern’ Bed & Breakfast where the timeless charm of a B&B is blended with the updated style and conveniences we all love at Boutique Hotels, housed in an immaculately restored Victorian Mansion.
Colfax Avenue’s newly treasured French fusion patisserie, offering worldly inspired sweet and savory treats, with vegan and gluten free options. All made in house and from scratch, these are a true treat.
Colfax Avenue’s premier pet spa and retail shop offering everything to keep your pets happy and healthy, from grooming services to premium food, treats, accessories, and CBD. Their knowledgeable staff are ready to help you find the best products to pamper your pets.
RA Medical Aesthetics +Wellness – NEW
New to the Colfax Ave lineup, RA Medical Aesthetics + Wellness is your go-to destination for pampering and self-care. Step into this stunning facility, and you’ll immediately find yourself on the path to relaxation and radiant skin. Conveniently located just around the corner behind Bruz Off Fax, it’s the perfect spot to treat yourself!x.
The 24-hour diner was taken over by Pete Contos in 1988. This Colfax staple is a comfortable diner serving classic American dishes with a twist on some Mexican and Greek favorites. The Kitchen is most well-known for their breakfast burrito supreme which Pete created in 1989. If you’re looking for a quick and affordable meal, stop by and try some of Pete’s famous dishes.
At Savageau, it’s okay to be a little “unmannered before coffee”. Savageau opened in early 2023 at 2260 E Colfax. They’ve got a great selection of local coffee, fresh pastries, and delicious Sweet Action ice cream!
Newly opened Super Pet is Colfax Avenue’s superior pet supply shop, offering everything for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and small pets. Find the perfect treats, accessories, and essentials—locally owned and operated! Oh, and you can wash your pooch at their self-serve dog wash.
Neighborhood juicery & vegetarian cafe specializing in cold-pressed juice, acai bowls, smoothies, toast, and coffee with vegan options for almost every item. Corner Beet uses 100% organic produce, local whenever possible.
The Learned Lemur is Colorado’s oldest and most authentic oddities shop dealing exclusively in odd, unusual and macabre antiques for over fifteen years. They offer only true antiques, affordable authentic skulls, unique taxidermy, and so much more.
