Our History

Flynn and Mona Dickerson moved to Colorado in the 1970s from the Virgin Islands, and they aspired to bring a taste of home stateside. For nearly 40 years, the Dickerson family has worked hard to serve island-inspired Southern dishes and continues to be a strong pillar in the community. 

Welton Street Cafe was first opened at 2736 Welton Street in 1999, and continues to be a soul food staple in the Five Points Community. It has withstood the test of time and stands as the longest-running and last-of-its-kind restaurant in the area.

In 2022, Welton Street Cafe was met with hardship, and they were forced to close the doors at their long held location after 23 years. 

In 2024, After two years of turbulence, uncertainty, and construction woes, Welton Street Cafe is slated to reopen its doors at a new location in Five Points at 2883 Welton Street. For the Dickerson family, this new location is a new beginning, and an inspiration for making new memories and maintaining a lasting impression. 

The legacy continues as Mona and Flynn, and four of their children, Cenya, Chereka, Fathima, and Fathim, continue to hold ownership of the business and oversee all business operations. "It is a team effort, and reopening our doors and making it through this turbulence would not be possible if we did not have a strong family identity," says co-owner Chereka Dickerson.  

In the end, the Dickerson family's fight and resilience can be attributed to family as one of their core values. As co-owner Flynn says, "Family is Everything."  

Welton Street Cafe is black history in Denver. It is not only a place to get finger-licking, melt-in-your-mouth comfort food, but a gathering place where people from all backgrounds can feel welcome.