Lakes at Westwoods is primarily known for peaceful streets, golf-course views, open space, and easy access to West Arvada—but residents do not have to go far for a satisfying meal. The neighborhood sits near one of Arvada’s most useful dining corridors: West 64th Avenue between Indiana Street, McIntyre Street, and Candelas Parkway. That stretch brings together casual Mexican food, pizza, barbecue, coffee, sweets, international flavors, and some of the area’s most convenient takeout stops.
The best way to understand dining around Lakes at Westwoods is to think in clusters. The Westwoods Shopping Center near West 64th Avenue and McIntyre Street is the everyday convenience hub. Farther east, the West Town Center near West 64th Avenue and Indiana Street offers more sit-down choices. And just south or west of the neighborhood, the West Woods Golf Club and Colorado Tap House add relaxed, destination-worthy options.
Start With the Westwoods Shopping Center
For a quick meal close to home, Westwoods Shopping Center at 15400 W. 64th Avenue is the most practical first stop. The center includes familiar fast-casual options such as Jersey Mike’s, plus dessert and coffee choices for an easy lunch, post-practice snack, or family errand run. ([images1.showcase.com](https://images1.showcase.com/d2/wkFW3yft6Qi9BeJ7o1J_Ym5-yVwvV-YkH-aS7EMnm-s/document.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- Jersey Mike’s — $10–$18: A dependable choice for hot or cold subs, especially when everyone in the household wants something different.
- Cold Stone Creamery — $6–$12: The classic made-to-order ice cream stop near 64th Avenue and MacIntyre Street. Mix-ins, shakes, and larger creations make it a popular after-dinner treat. ([coldstonecreamery.com](https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/stores/ice-cream-near-arvada/20943?utm_source=openai))
- Starbucks — $4–$12: Convenient for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and a laptop-friendly start to the day.
- West Arvada Cold Stone area — $6–$12: This broader 64th Avenue cluster is useful when you need a simple dessert run without heading toward Olde Town.
These are not destination restaurants, but they are part of what makes Lakes at Westwoods convenient. For busy weeknights, quick lunches, and kid-friendly stops, the shopping center fills an important role.
Mexican Food Along West 64th Avenue
West 64th Avenue has one of the strongest concentrations of casual Mexican food near Lakes at Westwoods. The choices range from breakfast burritos to tacos, enchiladas, seafood, and family-style plates.
Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant is a solid pick for a Colorado classic: generously filled breakfast burritos, green chile, tacos, and combination plates. Expect roughly $8–$16. It is especially useful for an early breakfast, a grab-and-go lunch, or a no-frills dinner when you want familiar local flavor.
For a more traditional sit-down experience, Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant at 12391 W. 64th Avenue offers combination plates, fajitas, enchiladas, margaritas, and other comfort-food staples in the $12–$25 range. Nearby, Sultan Grill at 12650 W. 64th Avenue brings Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors to the corridor, with gyros, kebabs, hummus, falafel, and grilled meats generally running $12–$25. ([sultangrill.com](https://sultangrill.com/?utm_source=openai))
A lesser-known option is Tacos y Mariscos El Guti near West 64th Avenue and Kipling Street. Seafood-focused Mexican menus can be a welcome change from the usual burrito lineup, with tacos, ceviche-style dishes, and seafood plates often in the $10–$25 range. It is the kind of place worth trying when the group wants something more adventurous than standard combo plates.
Pizza, Italian, and Barbecue for Easy Group Meals
If you are feeding a family, hosting friends, or simply want leftovers, the West 64th Avenue corridor has several reliable options.
Randi’s Pizza & Italian at 12312 W. 64th Avenue is a neighborhood-style choice for pizza, pasta, calzones, and Italian-American comfort food. Plan on $12–$30, depending on whether you order a single entrée or a full pizza for the table. It is a practical weeknight favorite, especially for takeout.
3 Sons Italian Restaurant & Bar, at the northwest corner of West 64th Avenue and Indiana Street, is a more polished option for pasta, Italian entrées, salads, and drinks. Dinner typically falls around $18–$40 per person, making it better suited to a relaxed date night, family celebration, or sit-down meal. ([3sonsitalian.com](https://www.3sonsitalian.com/contact/?utm_source=openai))
For smoky, casual comfort food, Rib City Arvada at 14705 W. 64th Avenue serves ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sandwiches, and barbecue plates in the approximate $14–$30 range. It is a good choice when you want a hearty meal without the formality of a steakhouse. ([ribcityarvada.com](https://www.ribcityarvada.com/?utm_source=openai))
Coffee, Breakfast, and Sweet Stops
The area around Lakes at Westwoods is better for casual coffee than for a dense café scene, but there are still several useful morning destinations.
House of J’s Coffee shares space near Sultan Grill at 12650 W. 64th Avenue and is a worthwhile local-style stop for espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and a lighter start to the day. Expect $4–$12. Its location makes it easy to pair coffee with a Mediterranean lunch or takeout order.
For a full breakfast, First Watch near 64th Avenue offers omelets, avocado toast, pancakes, seasonal specials, and brunch cocktails in the $12–$25 range. It is popular for weekend mornings, so arriving early or joining the waitlist can make the experience smoother.
Lakes at Westwoods residents also have convenient access to larger Arvada bakery destinations, including Rheinlander Bakery and Great Harvest Bread Co. farther east. These are worth the short drive for pastries, strudel, cakes, cookies, and fresh bread. Rheinlander is particularly associated with European-style baked goods and celebration desserts, while Great Harvest is a better fit for loaves, sandwiches, and bread-based gifts. The Arvada Chamber’s dining guide lists both among the city’s bakery choices. ([arvadachamber.org](https://www.arvadachamber.org/dining/?utm_source=openai))
Beer, Food Trucks, and Casual Hangouts
For the most distinctly Colorado dining experience near the neighborhood, head to Colorado Tap House at 14982 W. 69th Avenue. The taproom focuses on Colorado-produced beer, wine, and spirits, with yard games, light snacks, and rotating food trucks. Prices vary, but expect about $8–$20 for drinks and truck food. The food-truck calendar is the main attraction: one visit might mean tacos, another might bring barbecue, burgers, or a specialty sandwich. ([coloradotaphouse.com](https://www.coloradotaphouse.com/?utm_source=openai))
This is an ideal gathering place for neighbors because it works for both a casual date and a family-friendly afternoon. The outdoor atmosphere, rotating vendors, and West Arvada location make it feel less like a standard restaurant and more like a community hangout.
Another nearby option is West Woods Restaurant at the West Woods Golf Club, 6655 Quaker Street. The clubhouse restaurant offers full-service dining as well as grab-and-go options, making it useful after a round of golf, a walk nearby, or simply when you want a quieter meal with views. Prices generally range from $12–$30. ([westwoodsgolf.com](https://www.westwoodsgolf.com/bar-and-grill/restaurant-menus?utm_source=openai))
The Local Dining Tradition: Convenience With Colorado Character
The food tradition around Lakes at Westwoods is not centered on one famous restaurant. It is built around practical neighborhood rituals: breakfast burritos before a busy day, pizza on Friday night, ice cream after errands, tacos from a casual counter, and food trucks paired with local beer.
For the best local dining loop, start with coffee near West 64th Avenue, pick up lunch from a Mexican or Mediterranean favorite, and finish with ice cream at Westwoods Shopping Center. On a warm evening, substitute Colorado Tap House and follow the food-truck calendar. For a quieter occasion, book a table at 3 Sons Italian or settle into West Woods Restaurant.
That mix—easy takeout, family staples, international flavors, rotating trucks, and relaxed Colorado gathering places—is what makes the Lakes at Westwoods food scene quietly rewarding. It may not be Arvada’s most concentrated restaurant district, but it gives neighborhood diners plenty of dependable go-to spots without sacrificing variety.