Dawn Food Products Inc - Lipan St Denver
4500 Lipan St, Denver, CO 80211
Operator: Dawn Foods
Facility info
Wait times wildly inconsistent — ranges from 15-20 minutes to 24+ hours. Some loads ready quickly, others delayed for hours with no clear communication on status. Appointments required but don't guarantee timing — showing up on time doesn't mean quick turnaround. First-come, first-served appears to apply despite appointment system. Late arrivals risk major delays. Trailer cleanliness mandatory — staff inspect trailers before loading. Must be clean, dry. Some drivers report being sent away or delayed for dirty trailers. Have 3 load locks ready. Live load operation — loads assembled on-site, which contributes to wait times. Quality testing happens before release. Check-in process — press red button at building entrance (1170 W 46th Ave), someone responds with dock assignment. Check-in itself can take 1-2 hours even with appointment. Operating hours — open 6am-2:30am. Sunday closed. Some overnight parking available along building on 46th Ave. No restrooms available — plan accordingly. Loading speed when moving — typically 20-45 minutes once dock assignment received, but getting to dock is the bottleneck. Staff quality varies significantly — some staff described as friendly and professional, others reported as rude. Service quality has improved when certain personnel are present. Neighborhood access issue — semi-trucks prohibited on Lipan Street after crossing W 46th Ave. Police presence in area, citations issued. Use W 46th Ave approach instead.
Driver reviews
Quick and efficient. Can't really ask for better service.
Great Place to Unload . However dont be this disgusting driver to dump at the front receiving door a bottle of ?
I delivered to 1170 46th Avenue where I understand they do most of their shipping and receiving. They open the outside doors at 07:00 Once inside you press the button and wait. Someone eventually comes up and in my case took the bills and my phone number to call me when they had a dock. They got me into a door 15 minutes before my appointment and had me out in 45 minutes. There is some parking along 45th, I was parked there for 8 hours and no one bothered me. I Only give them 3 stars because there are no signs outside to let drivers know check in info like “Shipping and Receiving” and “open at 07:00.” And no restroom ( unless there is one inside that they have to escort you to?)
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