Marczyk Fine Foods

I so wish I lived closer so I could shop here more often. This place has a charm that makes picking up groceries a wonderful experience.
Also you can count on them to carry high quality merchandise.
The only negative I could think of is it wouldn’t have the variety larger stores would have but it’s fun place to stop by if you’re in the area.

I wanted to write a whole other review because my original review was really only about their parking lot burger night, not the market itself. Alas, Unilocal only allows updated reviews so here I am.
This place is well within walking distance to my house so it gets a star, in my book, without even trying. I really, really REALLY wanted to hate the market, however, because of the prices. I was lured back to the market after the burger night because of the burger meat, which is very yummy. Since then I’ve mainly been purchasing meat, seafood, lunch meat etc almost exclusively from here. I had no intention of updating my review until…
I stopped in to get cheese for my own burger night. The guy behind the counter asked «is this for sandwiches or burgers?» I must have looked really puzzled because he clarified that he would slice the cheese thicker if it was for burgers. Ok, that’s precisely when I knew I’d be a schmuck if I didn’t update my review and give the market itself an update.
Soooooo, chances are you won’t walk into this place and do all your shopping, it really is a tad pricey, BUT imo, the quality of the meat and deli counters really is worth it. I’ve also never gotten bad or sour service even after going in there after working in the garden all day and looking particularly unkempt and perhaps like I didn’t have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of!

To come right out, I’ve been here twice and was treated poorly both times. Let me explain… first time during copper river salmon «season» about two months ago, but pretty sure they stretched that term as far as they could.
Visit #1: Bought me some salmon and a crab cake both were sub par. Crab cake had plenty of shell in it but no real flavor not to mention that it flaked apart before I had finished searing the first side. Now let’s talk about the sear. I asked the person behind the glass about searing and he told me the only way to get the right sear is to use grape seed oil. I thought that was an interesting up sell so I asked if they had any to which he responded «oh, I don’t think so». Great, send me somewhere else to further confirm your elevated pricing. Back to the salmon now, I typically buy salmon at wf because I trust their farm raising practices and they are too big to try to get around seafood watch, plus minimal condescension which seems the opposite at Marczyk. Additionally I find that they further debone the fish. This was my main gripe about my copper river salmon purchase, I pulled 30plus bones out of a ~1lb of fish.
Ok visit #2: Go in for some skirt steak. This time I’m greeted by a butcher, but not a real greeting, instead one of those «I’ve got better $h1t to do than say hello to you, I better not have to stop what I’m doing to sell you some meat, Oh Hellos!!!» At that point I had noticed they had skirt steak and a 770 cut that actuall looked better for my needs so I asked about. «So what’s the difference between the skirt and the 770… besides 6 bucks?» Response from the unintelligent Ginger Bearded J@CKA$$, «I don’t set the prices!» Me: «ok, which one is better for fajitas? Actually the marbling on the 770 looks better.”(kinda answered my own question as on should expect here). GBJ: «yeah we sell mor’ a that one.». I’d continue on about how I asked him about Italian beef seasonings for sandwhiches to which he responded I should look online but I’m tired, Marczyks already wasted my tim. So for what it’s worth be a conscientious consumer and don’t support poor service and businesses that don’t educate or train staff.

What a fun little market! I’m new to the area and am compiling my list of places to get the things I like that you can’t get just anywhere — like Serrano ham sliced to order. I haven’t had any in weeks and was going through withdrawal. Found it here! Also saw (and bought) stuffed Macedonian peppers. And some bee-​u-​tiful ribeyes. And fab looking heirloom tomatoes, basil and burrata. And gazpacho. And… Well, never mind. You probably don’t need the rundown of everything that was in my shopping cart, but let’s just say I’m glad I had a big breakfast right before I shopped here this morning! I spent an hour in here perusing every inch of the store. If you’ve been here before, you’re probably wondering how the heck I managed to spend an hour in here. Did I black out or take a nap or something while I was there? Not exactly, but I did spend time eyeballing all the different varieties and shapes of pasta they have. And checking out what’s in the freezer — did you know they have turkey and chicken stock? And merguez sausage. And checking out the cold food area — the aforementioned gazpacho, German potato salad, chicken salad (was it Cajun?), pies, etc. Anyway…
So for most people, this isn’t the type of market where you’ll be doing all of your shopping. They don’t have everything. But what they do have appears to be quality stuff. It’s a great place to pop in and get something on your way home from work, or for some special meals for the weekend, or maybe a sandwich for lunch from their deli. Everyone I encountered in the market was super-​friendly and helpful. Maybe that’s why I was there an hour…

It’s so expensive. I have no idea how they’re marked «moderate» price on here. I’m sure it’s good, but every time I go in, I find myself muttering to my family to keep their hands at their sides. For a couple years we’ve stopped in for sandwiches to take when we go hiking, but we haven’t gone this summer, until this weekend. The famous «Parisian» sandwich is now $ 9. There was only one in the case, too, and it was a scabby little thing, about 7″ long and 2″ wide, the size of a good-​size kosher dill.
$ 9!
My family of three instead opted for two sandwiches (ham/​apple/​cheddar) to share, one bag of chips and one beverage. Total cost: $ 29.50. WTF? On the plus side, we can only afford to eat half the food as usual here, which could be a great diet strategy.
I mean, seriously, last night I had carne adobada AND A BEER for $ 10 at another local establishment.
The beautiful produce we glanced at the other day averaged $ 1 – 2 PER POUND more than at King Soopers down the street — and I’m talking about local, organic at King’s too.
In short — Marczyk, it’s been nice, and good for you for raking in the money — but once I cross the threshold of feeling like a ridiculous sucker, I must bid you farewell.

Their sandwiches are divine as is their meat and veggie selection — what a great shop to have around!

The reviews were great for Marczyk Fine Foods, but I was a little disappointed. I went in specifically to purchase fresh fish. They had a nice selection. It was a little pricier than some of their nearby competitors, but they had something besides the usual salmon, tuna and tilapia, so I was excited to give it a try. I was told they filet and scale the fish at the store. Sadly, when I took my purchase home, I still had quite a bit of more scaling to do. Not what I would have ever expected. I’ll keep searching for a Denver fish spot that really impresses!

I might make a million dollars per year, and I still won’t be rich enough to shop here for everything I need. I feel like a pauper wandering through this shop, drooling at the rendered duck fat, the beautiful meat, seafood, and produce cases… Oh, those cheeses… So creamy. I grab my pint of ice cream and dream about what I would do with grains of paradise and a rack of lamb.
The people who work here are always friendly, and are never jerks about my bewilderment by being surrounded by so many ingredients that I need and want and can’t afford.
Hell, maybe I’ll start a gofundme campaign so I can shop here alla time.

This place is awesome. It’s like a mini version of that other place which sounds like «Pole Foods» minus the nightmare parking, attitude and epic prices. Here you do pay more for quality yet you can get out the door with excellent product without feeling like your pocket book has been brutally violated.
Fresh produce, top quality meet, sammies made to order and a nice selection of cheese are consistent here. I bought a couple of ribeye steaks here previous that were crazy good! The staff are ALWAYS helpful and polite. I went there today to pick up some house made spicy Italian sausage which they had but were in casings and I needed it without. The gentleman serving me willing removed them for me with a smile. In addition you can grab a nice bottle of vino as well to wash down your tasty morsels.
Starting in late April every Friday they will be doing a BBQ starting in the evening. It’s kinda like an awesome casual small block party with great food. I attended one of these last summer at the 17^th location and had one of the best burgers I’ve ever had… can’t wait for this to start up again!

Marcyzk’s, woah. This place is fantastic! I had ham, swiss, green apple, arugala sandwich (it’s not on their online menu) and it was what dreams are made of! If I could sing it’s praises from the top of the Rockie’s I would! The cheese selection was better than I had seen at Whole Foods or Central Market (it’s pricey but unique). Delicious bakery items and sandwiches.
I will certainly be back when I’m in Denver next! I’m in love!

I love going here. The meats are to die for. The lamb lollipops are out of this world. I just ate a steak from here (Kentucky cut) and it was tender and delicious.
The seafood is beautiful. They have it flown in fresh soit’s the only place I go for seafood.
The produce can be iffy but is good a lot of the time.
The cheese selection is great. I got a Maytag blue and St. Angel. The Angel was for an appetizer and the blue was for the steak. Perfection!
Being from the coast of California, I admit to being a snob when it comes to fish freshness. This is the only place I’ll buy seafood. They fly it in fresh several times a week.
I will say the staff is hit or miss. Sometimes they are friendly and helpful. Other times they are indifferent and annoyed.
Best place in the city to get a decent baguette.
Everything is a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for.
Don’t come here for toilet paper and dishwashing liquid.

This review is primarily for the breakfast burrito, which a friend had recommended:
Listen, Marczyk’s target audience is not me. I am sitting here the day after Valentine’s and they are selling strawberries 2 for $ 3 (that’s berries, not pints). So I am not dinging them for being over-​priced – I can appreciate a splurge now and then – but when a place postures itself as high-​end, expectations are high.
That was, hands down, the WORST breakfast burrito I have ever had. I got the standard one without meat (just eggs), and even then there was so much grease from the sautéed veggies that the white flour tortilla was soaked red and dripping with butter (who needs to add butter to a lard-​based tortilla?). What’s more, NO GREEN CHILE???
Guys, if you aren’t going to do it right, don’t do it at all.
I’m going to go curl up into a ball now and try to work this out…

I have to disclose that I haven’t eaten here BUT did order a gift certificate for a friend who loves cheese and was more than impressed with the delivery.
I live in LA but decided to give a thank you for friends so I ordered the certificate. Got the confirmation email on the order and was waiting for a response from the friend. About a week later I got the response, which I thought was slow. After speaking with the friend I found out they hand wrote the message I included on fancy paper and extra details on the certificate. As I said I was more than impressed.
Long story short if they give as much detail and attention to the food as they do the gift card then I imagine the food being delicious.

This is the kind of place that makes you happy as soon as you walk in the door. It’s a small boutique grocery store that has a surprisingly large selection of fragrant produce, international products, fresh meat, fish, and cheese, as well as some delicious looking cookies (and ice cream sandwich cookies in the freezer section). Marczyk also has a deli where you can get sandwiches, and a coffee bar as well. Grab some coffee (if you buy one of their cups, you get a discount on the coffee every time you bring it in) and peruse the aisles. Then when you’re done, Marczyk has an attached liquor store! I’m not sure how often they have wine tastings, but if time your trip right, you can sample some staff favorites as you walk out the door.

I kept hearing how great Marczyk’s was and the time finally came for the hubs and I to check it out. Dry sodas are one of my favorite sodas and they have all the flavors.
We also loaded up on chips, European candy, dulce de leche and butter cookies. I should mention that most of the purchases were for a work function! I thought the store would be a little bigger, however, once I adjusted my expectations it was a cute upscale neighborhood grocery store.
I will definitely come back to explore more hidden gems in their aisles and shelves.

This review is solely based on the deli.
Went for the first time this afternoon for lunch. I had one of the best BLTs I’ve ever had. The bacon was just unreal, full of flavor. The sourdough bread was toasted perfectly and even the tomatoes tasted homegrown out of someone’s garden. There was patio seating, but it was a bit chilly today so we opted to sit on the barstools facing Colfax. Will definitely be back.

By far the most amazing cuts of meats in Denver. We special ordered a whole filet mignon tenderloin and that thing was MASSIVE! The entire cut was about $ 145 and we made an amazing beef wellington with it. All in all it fed 10 people! There’s no way you could get that cut of meat with such quality in a restaurant for that price. Also, the employees are extremely helpful and nice. We actually live in cherry creek and are close to this location, but the one on 17^th and Washington offers the same quality and amazing customer service as this one does. Marczyk’s is a weekly stop on our grocery run!

So much more than a deli! Looking for rose water? Or some very nice sea salt? This specialty grocery store is the place!
I will have to make a special trip up here for my next exotic baking foray, but it will totally be worth it!

I am torn about this Gourmet Market aka «Über-​Expensive» Market aka «Can Shop Like Once In The Year Kind Of Market»…
After our late Lunch, Hubs wanted to purchase some Sausages and some items, to this Marczyk Fine Foods we went. That recent visit was on Friday October 25^th 2013. Yes, they have selected Gourmet Items that can be pricey to some. Yes they have some items Unique that we have not seen or perhaps NOT exposed as much as we were hoping for.
While we were there, 2 staffs were preparing the Soups or HOT Items that they sell in this establishment. They have packaged meals that are in the refrigerated section. They even carry sausages from Continental Sausage Company ($ 6.99) that Hubs wanted to try. We purchased Bai Drinks ($ 2.99), 2 Zapp’s Chips ($ 1.29) each, Boylan Birch Beer ($ 1.69) and MFF Chocolate Cake ($ 5.99) during this visit.
The cashier who handled our transaction his name is Devon. Time was at about 15:45hrs ish. The chips that Hubs purchase was too salty for my personal taste bud. The MFF Chocolate Cake was too dense and too sweet. Hubs said the Chocolate Cake was A-​OK, at least it satisfy his Chocolate Cake Craving Fix for that evening.
Take note to self, the Bai Drink sold at MFF is more expensive than other stores that I know of. *Sigh* NOTE To Self Again, Double Check, Triple Check and remember, always remember the pricing aka cost…
The parking space allocated outside this establishment though sufficient can be a little tricky and «tight space» to get in and out if you have a Huge Vehicle. So park at your own risk and please look out for other drivers who tend to just go in and out without looking and we were nearly hit. *DOUBLE SIGH*
@229/2013

Ever seen a picture of a beautiful woman in a magazine (brilliant question, huh)?
Well, imagine what that picture would look like if you bought another copy of the magazine…
That’s what Marczyk’s on E. Colfax is: a duplication of the 5 star original and worth the same review.
Marczyk’s continues to rock, both on 17^th and now on E. Colfax.