Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
There is only one other Thump Coffee in the country, and that's in Eugene, OR. Amazing coffee less than a block from our front door.
115 locals recommend
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th Ave There is only one other Thump Coffee in the country, and that's in Eugene, OR. Amazing coffee less than a block from our front door.
Deep in the hip RiNo neighborhood. Crema is a very cool spot that circulates their suppliers, so on any given day you could be drinking Panther (Miami), Intelligentsia (Chicago), or Stumptown (Portland). Great coffee here and a nice slice of Denver.
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer St Deep in the hip RiNo neighborhood. Crema is a very cool spot that circulates their suppliers, so on any given day you could be drinking Panther (Miami), Intelligentsia (Chicago), or Stumptown (Portland). Great coffee here and a nice slice of Denver.
Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos St Great roaster.
Corvus Coffee Roasters
1740 S Broadway Great roaster.
Have you ever heard of Detroit style pizza? We hadn't before having Blue Pan, and are total converts. This from a pizza-loving couple that moved from NYC and Chicago! Also a great excuse to check out the residential but very nice Highland neighborhood.
117 locals recommend
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd Ave Have you ever heard of Detroit style pizza? We hadn't before having Blue Pan, and are total converts. This from a pizza-loving couple that moved from NYC and Chicago! Also a great excuse to check out the residential but very nice Highland neighborhood.
One of our favorite spots in Denver. Really thoughtful seasonal dishes, a somewhat chic but relaxed vibe, and usually a very good crowd.
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer St One of our favorite spots in Denver. Really thoughtful seasonal dishes, a somewhat chic but relaxed vibe, and usually a very good crowd.
Denver institution. Amazing ice cream. Don't be scared by the line - it moves quickly!
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StDenver institution. Amazing ice cream. Don't be scared by the line - it moves quickly!
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax Ave A Portland-born doughnut phenom, steps from our door!
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 Broadway Stop by if checking out the S. Broadway scene!
Park & Co.
439 E 17th Ave Delicious burgers and a great Monday night special.
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th Ave Hip tacos with good cocktails.
Artisan grocer with really good sandwiches. Think something like Dean & Deluca in NYC.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax Ave Artisan grocer with really good sandwiches. Think something like Dean & Deluca in NYC.
El Taco De Mexico
714 Santa Fe Dr Authentic street style tacos - a favorite.
A Denver institution. One of the oldest bars in the city and properly delicious old time burgers without hipster fanfare.
101 locals recommend
My Brother's Bar
2376 15th St A Denver institution. One of the oldest bars in the city and properly delicious old time burgers without hipster fanfare.
Acorn
3350 Brighton Blvd One of our favorite restaurants for a nicer meal out.
Great burgers and we love that it is tucked into a nice residential neighborhood.
50 locals recommend
TAG Burger Bar
1222 Madison StGreat burgers and we love that it is tucked into a nice residential neighborhood.
Great spot for a heavy, pre-hike breakfast, or a well-deserved post-hike lunch.
415 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave Great spot for a heavy, pre-hike breakfast, or a well-deserved post-hike lunch.
One of our favorite restaurants in Denver! Small cute spot that pulls of a Southeast Asian + Mexican menu very well. Try the congee!
74 locals recommend
Onefold
1420 E 18th Ave One of our favorite restaurants in Denver! Small cute spot that pulls of a Southeast Asian + Mexican menu very well. Try the congee!
Nice spot in LoHi. Kind of an Euro-inspired communal food-hall vibe with many options. Great deck for nice days.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street Nice spot in LoHi. Kind of an Euro-inspired communal food-hall vibe with many options. Great deck for nice days.
Great space for coffee, quick eats, working, or evening events.
65 locals recommend
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st Ave Great space for coffee, quick eats, working, or evening events.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Denver institution and a must see! One of our favorite bars in Denver.
245 locals recommend
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StA Denver institution and a must see! One of our favorite bars in Denver.
Hipster bar in Globeville neighborhood. Check out some BBQ at Globe Hall around the corner. Kind of far and out there, but can be a good scene for explorers.
28 locals recommend
Fort Greene
321 E 45th Ave Hipster bar in Globeville neighborhood. Check out some BBQ at Globe Hall around the corner. Kind of far and out there, but can be a good scene for explorers.
Great Happy Hour - try the $2 slider! Steps from our front door.
9 locals recommend
Marion Street Tavern
1223 E 13th AveGreat Happy Hour - try the $2 slider! Steps from our front door.
Very cool bar with interesting musical acts - a bit far down on South Broadway, but worth it.
18 locals recommend
Syntax Physic Opera
554 S Broadway Very cool bar with interesting musical acts - a bit far down on South Broadway, but worth it.
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th St Eclectic restaurant with lots of great live music.
Pon Pon
2528 Walnut St Relatively new art bar in Denver with great cocktails.
This is for going out, but also great eats on a weekend afternoon.
148 locals recommend
Meadowlark Bar
2701 Larimer St This is for going out, but also great eats on a weekend afternoon.
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th Ave Relaxed bar with great music.
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StGreat "speakeasy" with live jazz and interesting cocktails.
Sightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St