Sunnyside Retreat Guidebook
Coffee Shops
Simon, the owner, has become a great friend! Tell him Erik and Lindsay sent you if he's in when you walk over.
47 locals recommend
Cherry Bean - Coffee
4059 Tejon StSimon, the owner, has become a great friend! Tell him Erik and Lindsay sent you if he's in when you walk over.
Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos StDelicious local roasters with great vibe
Nice outdoor space and playhouse for kids. Cofeee, ice cream, and afternoon/evening libations.
28 locals recommend
The Radiator
2139 W 44th AveNice outdoor space and playhouse for kids. Cofeee, ice cream, and afternoon/evening libations.
Wait in line to try the delicious bakes and coffee at one of Tennyson’s new spots!
10 locals recommend
Bakery Four
4150 Tennyson StreetWait in line to try the delicious bakes and coffee at one of Tennyson’s new spots!
Steam Espresso Bar
Old firehouse converted into a coffee shop. Beautiful space!
Such a charming cafe! No computers accepted here, but go and enjoy their fresh pastries and coffee. Check their hours - it seems like you have to be lucky to find them open!
123 locals recommend
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveSuch a charming cafe! No computers accepted here, but go and enjoy their fresh pastries and coffee. Check their hours - it seems like you have to be lucky to find them open!
Food scene
One of our favorite restaurants. So delicious and unique. Must book in advance! Great for a special occasion. Now one of Denver's Michelin Star restaurants!
22 locals recommend
The Wolf's Tailor
4058 Tejon StOne of our favorite restaurants. So delicious and unique. Must book in advance! Great for a special occasion. Now one of Denver's Michelin Star restaurants!
Must visit Denver spot! They have a number of unique locations around town. The original milk, jug is a short walk.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StMust visit Denver spot! They have a number of unique locations around town. The original milk, jug is a short walk.
Pepper Asian Bistro II
3759 Lipan StGreat for takeout!
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveGreat brunch spot right down the street!
El Jefe Denver
2450 W 44th AveYummy margs and great food just a few blocks away!
Sunny's
2339 W 44th AveGreat brunch spot right down the street! Get there early!
Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StDelicious latin-inspired cuisine with a nice patio space.
A naturally vegetable-forward Israeli menu makes Ash'Kara the perfect spot for non-meat eaters, vegans and those with food sensitivities.
29 locals recommend
Ash'Kara
2005 W 33rd AveA naturally vegetable-forward Israeli menu makes Ash'Kara the perfect spot for non-meat eaters, vegans and those with food sensitivities.
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StGreat wine and appetizer. Fun HH spot and nice patio
Bamboo Sushi
2715 17th StYummy sushi spot with a nice patio
Food hall with lots of delicious food and drink options and great views. They also offer a shuttle service from here to Red Rocks.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetFood hall with lots of delicious food and drink options and great views. They also offer a shuttle service from here to Red Rocks.
This place has been here forever. Went back recently and had an amazing meal! Great outdoor space and travels well for takeout. Beet salad is so good.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveThis place has been here forever. Went back recently and had an amazing meal! Great outdoor space and travels well for takeout. Beet salad is so good.
Pizza! Kids menu, sports on tv, good Italian food. All just a few blocks away!
12 locals recommend
Sunnyside Supper Club
2915 West 44th AvenuePizza! Kids menu, sports on tv, good Italian food. All just a few blocks away!
You can’t go wrong ordering here. Great takeout as well. Ramen hits the spot and makes great leftovers!
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveYou can’t go wrong ordering here. Great takeout as well. Ramen hits the spot and makes great leftovers!
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveDelicious food. Great for an upscale meal.
Deliciously messy burgers just a short drive or 20 minute walk away. They also have regular and boozy shakes.
74 locals recommend
Park Burger Highlands
2643 West 32nd AvenueDeliciously messy burgers just a short drive or 20 minute walk away. They also have regular and boozy shakes.
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardDelicious breakfast burritos
La Fuente Restaurant
3023 W 44th AveDelicious breakfast burritos just a few blocks away
Delicious tortas and tacos nearby. Walking distance if you’re up for a walk.
6 locals recommend
tortas atm
3143 W 38th AveDelicious tortas and tacos nearby. Walking distance if you’re up for a walk.
Delicious Mexican food. Recently added a quiet, spacious patio courtyard with nice trees.
44 locals recommend
Los Carboncitos
3757 N Pecos StDelicious Mexican food. Recently added a quiet, spacious patio courtyard with nice trees.
Bodega Denver
Fun breakfast and lunch spot.
Post Oak Barbecue
4000 Tennyson StDelicious Denver BBQ
High Point Creamery
3977 Tennyson StUnique flavors. Short bike or scooter ride!
Vital Root
3915 Tennyson StVegan and vegetarian. Delicious
Olinger mortuary turned restaurant. Unique, global flavors. Rooftop patio. Go for brunch or dinner.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveOlinger mortuary turned restaurant. Unique, global flavors. Rooftop patio. Go for brunch or dinner.
Dumpling Kitchen
Simple dumpling spot. 20 min walk or short bike ride
Cheese+Provisions
2432 W 44th AveDelicious sandwiches and cheese boards.
One of the best breakfast sandwiches in Denver! Kids love their bagels
Call Your Mother Deli - Tennyson
One of the best breakfast sandwiches in Denver! Kids love their bagels
Nozomi
New to the neighborhood. Delicious sushi at a reasonable price!
Spice Room | Neighborhood Indian Bistro
3157 W 38th AveGreat for Indian takeout
Delicious breakfast and lunch spot just a long-ish walk or short ride away! Owned and run by Top Chef Contestant, Carrie Baird. Try her fancy toast. Lovely outdoor seating on a nice Colorado day!
Fox And The Hen
Delicious breakfast and lunch spot just a long-ish walk or short ride away! Owned and run by Top Chef Contestant, Carrie Baird. Try her fancy toast. Lovely outdoor seating on a nice Colorado day!
Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StYummy Italian food (good for takeout too) with rich Denver history
The Universal
2911 W 38th AveLocal brunch spot. Get there before 9am if you don't want to wait.
Best deal and most delicious tamales in Denver. La salsa es muy rica pero picante.
7 locals recommend
Pochitos Tortilla Factory
4421 Tejon StBest deal and most delicious tamales in Denver. La salsa es muy rica pero picante.
Brewery/Beer Garden/Drinks
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StFun beer garden space
One of the original beer gardens in Denver. Short scooter or even a long walk
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StOne of the original beer gardens in Denver. Short scooter or even a long walk
Refurbished beer garden close to our house. Always have food trucks. Short scooter, ride share, or walk.
103 locals recommend
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 West 29th AvenueRefurbished beer garden close to our house. Always have food trucks. Short scooter, ride share, or walk.
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa StLocally owned brewery nearby
One of our favorite places for fancy cocktails. Liquor distilled locally.
40 locals recommend
The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage StOne of our favorite places for fancy cocktails. Liquor distilled locally.
Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd AveGreat cocktails
Fun bar with a few old school video games (Pac Man, N64) and TVs for sports. Great outdoor space too. Family friendly if you want to play at Chaffee Park. They have some food and often there are food trucks
The Monkey Barrel
Fun bar with a few old school video games (Pac Man, N64) and TVs for sports. Great outdoor space too. Family friendly if you want to play at Chaffee Park. They have some food and often there are food trucks
Grocery
Closest grocery store to us. Specialty foods. Everything is delicious, but a little pricey. There is a bar inside for you to enjoy a beer while you shop. They also have pizza, sushi, and sandwiches. HIGHLY recommend the reuben sandwich--the best I've ever had.
30 locals recommend
Leevers Locavore
2630 W 38th AveClosest grocery store to us. Specialty foods. Everything is delicious, but a little pricey. There is a bar inside for you to enjoy a beer while you shop. They also have pizza, sushi, and sandwiches. HIGHLY recommend the reuben sandwich--the best I've ever had.
This Whole Foods is convenient to get to with public transport or a car. With a car get on I-70 and get off I-25, stay right and get on Park Ave. Go right at the first light. There is free parking in the garage with purchase.
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StThis Whole Foods is convenient to get to with public transport or a car. With a car get on I-70 and get off I-25, stay right and get on Park Ave. Go right at the first light. There is free parking in the garage with purchase.
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveConvenient grocery store with car or ride share.
This is the closest grocery store, but it is not the best Safeway around. We find it to be as expensive as specialty stores sometimes, but it is convenient.
722 locals recommend
Safeway
757 E 20th AveThis is the closest grocery store, but it is not the best Safeway around. We find it to be as expensive as specialty stores sometimes, but it is convenient.
Parks
Our kids call it the "Frog Park" because of the playground. Lovely walk just across Federal from our house. From here you can also walk further to Berkeley Lake Park.
58 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
3301 W 46th AveOur kids call it the "Frog Park" because of the playground. Lovely walk just across Federal from our house. From here you can also walk further to Berkeley Lake Park.
Just down the street! Simple park with playground. Breweries and restaurants nearby.
11 locals recommend
Chaffee Park
Just down the street! Simple park with playground. Breweries and restaurants nearby.
One of the coolest playgrounds in Denver. Can be busy on the weekends.
23 locals recommend
Paco Sanchez Park
3240 W 14th AveOne of the coolest playgrounds in Denver. Can be busy on the weekends.
Clear Creek Valley Park
3700 W 58th PlSuper cool playground nearby
Berkeley Lake Park
4601 W 46th AveBig park with tennis courts near Tennyson
Great park with a nice bike, walking, running path around. There is a new playground on the southside with a pump track for bikes.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
Great park with a nice bike, walking, running path around. There is a new playground on the southside with a pump track for bikes.
For the Whole Family
We love the zoo. There is always something new to see! In the fall and winter, there are special holiday and light events too.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StWe love the zoo. There is always something new to see! In the fall and winter, there are special holiday and light events too.
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
2151 Blake StreetMile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StMile High is just 20 blocks away. Go Broncos!
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwySo much to see and do for everyone here. The IMAX and planetarium have great shows year round. Great for a rainy day or to escape the heat!
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdSo much to see and do for everyone here. The IMAX and planetarium have great shows year round. Great for a rainy day or to escape the heat!
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StChildren's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DrRed Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayGreat stop for the family! Drop in if you are in Golden. They have a scavenger hunt for the kids :) Golden has many new restaurants and shops
46 locals recommend
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
1310 Maple StGreat stop for the family! Drop in if you are in Golden. They have a scavenger hunt for the kids :) Golden has many new restaurants and shops
In the winter you can ice skate and in the summer there are boating activities. Lots of restaurants nearby!
158 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake
In the winter you can ice skate and in the summer there are boating activities. Lots of restaurants nearby!
A piece of Denver history! Get on their waiting list ahead of time (like months…). Reservations needed!
137 locals recommend
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveA piece of Denver history! Get on their waiting list ahead of time (like months…). Reservations needed!
Get Active!
Local yoga spot 2 blocks away. Great classes
8 locals recommend
Better Buzz Yoga Sunnyside, Highlands, Berkeley
2714 W 44th AveLocal yoga spot 2 blocks away. Great classes