East Colfax staple Tom’s Starlight, formerly Tom’s Diner, closes

DENVER (KDVR) — Tom’s Starlight, an East Colfax staple under its previous name of Tom’s Diner, has officially ended operations.

In an email to FOX31, historic real estate firm GBX Group LLC confirmed Tom’s Starlight closed on Nov. 17. The Denver restaurant was located at 601 East Colfax Ave. in Capitol Hill.

Before it was transformed into Tom’s Starlight in 2022, the iconic spot was known as Tom’s Diner, a 24-hour restaurant.

According to the restaurant’s website, owner Tom Messina took the reins of Tom’s Diner in 1999 and made it a community staple for 20 years. In 2019 when the building was almost demolished, Messina teamed up with GBX Group LLC to preserve the property and…