Guidebook for Denver

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Guidebook for Denver

Food Scene

Great lattes and burritos. Very walkable.
4068 Tejon St
4068 Tejon Street
Great lattes and burritos. Very walkable.
Amazing breakfast and lunch. Creative morning cocktails. Be sure to try the pineapple-upside-down pancakes. Located in the recently updated and supremely beautiful Union Station!
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Ave
862 locals recommend
Amazing breakfast and lunch. Creative morning cocktails. Be sure to try the pineapple-upside-down pancakes. Located in the recently updated and supremely beautiful Union Station!
Great burgers!
15 locals recommend
Sunnyside Burger Bar
3759 Lipan Street
15 locals recommend
Great burgers!
Very walkable. Sophisticated, creative Mexican food & specialty cocktails in hip & vibrant surrounds, plus a patio. Happy Hour daily 3-6!
19 locals recommend
Paxia
4001 Tejon Street
19 locals recommend
Very walkable. Sophisticated, creative Mexican food & specialty cocktails in hip & vibrant surrounds, plus a patio. Happy Hour daily 3-6!
Local coffee roasting room & cafe selling espresso & light bites in a hip, minimalist space.
110 locals recommend
Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos St
110 locals recommend
Local coffee roasting room & cafe selling espresso & light bites in a hip, minimalist space.
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
743 locals recommend
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge & global small plates.
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. Amazing food and service. Very vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free friendly.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd Ave
515 locals recommend
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. Amazing food and service. Very vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free friendly.
Humble Mexican spot offering signature tortillas in bulk, plus housemade tamales, enchiladas & more. Delicious tamales!
7 locals recommend
Pochitos Tortilla Factory
4421 Tejon St
7 locals recommend
Humble Mexican spot offering signature tortillas in bulk, plus housemade tamales, enchiladas & more. Delicious tamales!
Very walkable. American eats with a French twist by chef Frank Bonnano in a lively dining room or on the patio.
21 locals recommend
Lou's Food Bar
1851 West 38th Avenue
21 locals recommend
Very walkable. American eats with a French twist by chef Frank Bonnano in a lively dining room or on the patio.
Founded by a mob family, this colorful icon serves classic Italian dishes & creative cocktails.
91 locals recommend
Gaetano's
3760 Tejon St
91 locals recommend
Founded by a mob family, this colorful icon serves classic Italian dishes & creative cocktails.
Low-key pub with long beer list, hearty grub like burgers & all sorts of games. Featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives. Try the Bombshell sandwich and famous house-made tots. Happy Hour daily 4-7.
82 locals recommend
Highland Tavern
3400 Navajo St
82 locals recommend
Low-key pub with long beer list, hearty grub like burgers & all sorts of games. Featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives. Try the Bombshell sandwich and famous house-made tots. Happy Hour daily 4-7.
Sandwich chain with freaky, fast delivery! Online ordering and they'll even deliver just one sandwich.
24 locals recommend
Jimmy John's
361 E Alameda Ave
24 locals recommend
Sandwich chain with freaky, fast delivery! Online ordering and they'll even deliver just one sandwich.
Best deep dish in town!
47 locals recommend
Patxi's Pizza
1598 E 17th Ave
47 locals recommend
Best deep dish in town!
Neapolitan pizzas handmade from imported Italian ingredients in rustic brick digs with a patio. The only VPN certified pizzeria in CO.
70 locals recommend
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark
2129 Larimer St
70 locals recommend
Neapolitan pizzas handmade from imported Italian ingredients in rustic brick digs with a patio. The only VPN certified pizzeria in CO.
A fine-dining restaurant with an atmosphere of relaxed elegance known for its dry aged steaks, fresh seafood & award-winning wine list.
31 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
1450 Larimer St
31 locals recommend
A fine-dining restaurant with an atmosphere of relaxed elegance known for its dry aged steaks, fresh seafood & award-winning wine list.
Amazing burgers!
74 locals recommend
Park Burger Highlands
2643 West 32nd Avenue
74 locals recommend
Amazing burgers!
Sassafras is a Southern styled "from scratch" local eatery offering the best breakfast and lunch using locally sourced organic ingredients. Busy, but worth the wait. In a historic Victorian.
178 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd Ave
178 locals recommend
Sassafras is a Southern styled "from scratch" local eatery offering the best breakfast and lunch using locally sourced organic ingredients. Busy, but worth the wait. In a historic Victorian.
Counter-serve Native American spot with build-your-own tacos, bison ribs, stuffed fry bread & beer. Really, really good and featured on Food Network.
48 locals recommend
Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery
3536 W 44th Ave
48 locals recommend
Counter-serve Native American spot with build-your-own tacos, bison ribs, stuffed fry bread & beer. Really, really good and featured on Food Network.
Popular and busy - the best sushi in Denver, hands down. Fish is flown in daily from Tokyo.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl St
328 locals recommend
Popular and busy - the best sushi in Denver, hands down. Fish is flown in daily from Tokyo.
Hip eatery crafting traditional intricate Japanese small plate fare in a stylish space. (Sister restaurant of Sushi Den and just as good.)
106 locals recommend
Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl St
106 locals recommend
Hip eatery crafting traditional intricate Japanese small plate fare in a stylish space. (Sister restaurant of Sushi Den and just as good.)
Great sushi nearby. Like the Highland neighborhood, Sushi Hai is refined, with a funky bite to its elegance. Modern with a Japanese flair, and filled with exceptional art.
77 locals recommend
Sushi Hai
3600 W 32nd Ave
77 locals recommend
Great sushi nearby. Like the Highland neighborhood, Sushi Hai is refined, with a funky bite to its elegance. Modern with a Japanese flair, and filled with exceptional art.
Authentic NYC bagels - seriously good. This place is busy and the lines are long, but they move fast and it is worth the wait.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th Ave
210 locals recommend
Authentic NYC bagels - seriously good. This place is busy and the lines are long, but they move fast and it is worth the wait.
Urban Brunch - Seriously amazing brunch buffet. Enjoy the eats while chilling to the sound of the Paris Takes Quartet. RSVP recommended.
93 locals recommend
Dazzle
1080 Curtis Street
93 locals recommend
Urban Brunch - Seriously amazing brunch buffet. Enjoy the eats while chilling to the sound of the Paris Takes Quartet. RSVP recommended.
Vegan comfort food. Really good, even for those non-vegans. Great bakery, too.
225 locals recommend
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th Avenue
225 locals recommend
Vegan comfort food. Really good, even for those non-vegans. Great bakery, too.
Classic regional American favorites & cocktails make up the menu at this buzzing retro-style diner. One of my favorites, especially for brunch.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th Ave
274 locals recommend
Classic regional American favorites & cocktails make up the menu at this buzzing retro-style diner. One of my favorites, especially for brunch.
Bright, modern counter-service deli crafting classic sandwiches & salads with creative twists.
52 locals recommend
Masterpiece Deli
52 locals recommend
Bright, modern counter-service deli crafting classic sandwiches & salads with creative twists.
A non-conventional, marijuana themed sandwich restaurant with quality 'toasted' subs, beer, munchies and the guarantee of a good time. I like the Apollo 13 sub and goo ball!
20 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
745 Colorado Blvd
20 locals recommend
A non-conventional, marijuana themed sandwich restaurant with quality 'toasted' subs, beer, munchies and the guarantee of a good time. I like the Apollo 13 sub and goo ball!
Asian fusion restaurant known for their ramen. This place is seriously amazing!
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd Ave
319 locals recommend
Asian fusion restaurant known for their ramen. This place is seriously amazing!
Fast-casual, healthy Japanese. 30 locations in CO.
Tokyo Joe's - 16th Street
1001 16th St Mall
Fast-casual, healthy Japanese. 30 locations in CO.
Patio-equipped veteran known for Mexican meals with a side of spicy green chili. Maybe my favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver.
46 locals recommend
La Loma
1801 Broadway
46 locals recommend
Patio-equipped veteran known for Mexican meals with a side of spicy green chili. Maybe my favorite Mexican restaurant in Denver.
FAVORITE new place in Denver! 7 restaurants, 2 bars. Upscale food, great drinks, awesome location and concept. Best views of the city, hands down!
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
651 locals recommend
FAVORITE new place in Denver! 7 restaurants, 2 bars. Upscale food, great drinks, awesome location and concept. Best views of the city, hands down!
Delicious Chicago-style, deep dish pizza. Also try the garlic knots and wings!
36 locals recommend
Crush Pizza & Tap
1200 W 38th Ave
36 locals recommend
Delicious Chicago-style, deep dish pizza. Also try the garlic knots and wings!

Everything Else

Walk to this nearby park with open green areas, basketball courts, and a playground area for the kids!
11 locals recommend
Chaffee Park
11 locals recommend
Walk to this nearby park with open green areas, basketball courts, and a playground area for the kids!
Innovative yoga and dance classes. A serene day spa with massage and skin care. They offer special rates for out-of-town visitors.
14 locals recommend
The Freyja Project
3456 Tejon St
14 locals recommend
Innovative yoga and dance classes. A serene day spa with massage and skin care. They offer special rates for out-of-town visitors.
A landscaped, dog-friendly park with a lake, a pool, athletic fields, a playground & sports courts.
81 locals recommend
Berkeley Lake Park
4601 W 46th Ave
81 locals recommend
A landscaped, dog-friendly park with a lake, a pool, athletic fields, a playground & sports courts.
A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.
58 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
3301 W 46th Ave
58 locals recommend
A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.

Drinks & Nightlife

Walk to this great nearby, collaborative microbrewery. Great beer, great staff!
38 locals recommend
Factotum Brewhouse
3845 Lipan St
38 locals recommend
Walk to this great nearby, collaborative microbrewery. Great beer, great staff!
Prost Brewing Company brews delicious, traditional German-styled beers.
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th St
148 locals recommend
Prost Brewing Company brews delicious, traditional German-styled beers.
Family-run microbrewery creating French-inspired craft beers, with a taproom & food truck vendors. Walk to this nearby microbrewery and be sure to stop by Factotum Brewery, just a block away!
73 locals recommend
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa St
73 locals recommend
Family-run microbrewery creating French-inspired craft beers, with a taproom & food truck vendors. Walk to this nearby microbrewery and be sure to stop by Factotum Brewery, just a block away!
Hogshead Brewery and Tap Room has been designed and developed to provide a variety of beers with an emphasis on English ales in a warm and inviting atmosphere with a neighborhood friendly feel.
85 locals recommend
Hogshead Brewery
4460 W 29th Ave
85 locals recommend
Hogshead Brewery and Tap Room has been designed and developed to provide a variety of beers with an emphasis on English ales in a warm and inviting atmosphere with a neighborhood friendly feel.
British style pub in Denver featuring traditional cask-conditioned ales. They have the world's largest single malt whiskey collection. Modified British pub fare.
19 locals recommend
Pints Pub- British Gastro Brewpub & Restaurant
221 W 13th Ave
19 locals recommend
British style pub in Denver featuring traditional cask-conditioned ales. They have the world's largest single malt whiskey collection. Modified British pub fare.
Historic, upscale Art Deco martini bar in the Oxford Hotel modeled after a lounge on the Queen Mary. Denver's first post-prohibition bar - opened the day after the prohibition was repealed in 1933.
56 locals recommend
The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th St
56 locals recommend
Historic, upscale Art Deco martini bar in the Oxford Hotel modeled after a lounge on the Queen Mary. Denver's first post-prohibition bar - opened the day after the prohibition was repealed in 1933.
Prohibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon St
427 locals recommend
Prohibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates & desserts.
A cocktail joint with the feel of a Prohibition-style speakeasy. Stylish underground lair devoted to custom libations & small plates.
90 locals recommend
Green Russell
1422 Larimer St
90 locals recommend
A cocktail joint with the feel of a Prohibition-style speakeasy. Stylish underground lair devoted to custom libations & small plates.
Our favorite new brewery. Unique craft beers.
42 locals recommend
Mockery Brewing
3501 Delgany St
42 locals recommend
Our favorite new brewery. Unique craft beers.
Great beer. Small tap room.
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe St
238 locals recommend
Great beer. Small tap room.
Great beer and nice facility, with a great dog-friendly outdoor patio. Try the graham cracker porter.
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte St
240 locals recommend
Great beer and nice facility, with a great dog-friendly outdoor patio. Try the graham cracker porter.
Same great beers featured at another (new) beautiful location in Ri-No.
1812 35th St
1812 35th Street
Same great beers featured at another (new) beautiful location in Ri-No.
New twists and different styles of red beers.
154 locals recommend
Black Shirt Brewing
3719 Walnut St
154 locals recommend
New twists and different styles of red beers.
One of Denver's first microbreweries, located in the heart of LoDo. Great farm-to-table pub food. A large space with pool tables and plenty of TVs.
101 locals recommend
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St
101 locals recommend
One of Denver's first microbreweries, located in the heart of LoDo. Great farm-to-table pub food. A large space with pool tables and plenty of TVs.

Arts & Culture

Have the time of your life! The DCPA provides a showcase for live theatre, new plays, Broadway shows, and events. http://www.denvercenter.org
181 locals recommend
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th St
181 locals recommend
Have the time of your life! The DCPA provides a showcase for live theatre, new plays, Broadway shows, and events. http://www.denvercenter.org
$10 for a double feature every night. Gates Open at 7:30pm daily with movies starting when it gets dark – around 9pm. http://denvermartdrivein.com
Denver Mart Drive In
451 E 58th Ave
$10 for a double feature every night. Gates Open at 7:30pm daily with movies starting when it gets dark – around 9pm. http://denvermartdrivein.com
Intimate DazzleJazz Showroom designed with the music lover in mind, featuring top local, national and international artists. 7PM show, 7 nights/week; 9PM shows Thurs-Sat. (Amazing Sunday brunch)
93 locals recommend
Dazzle
1080 Curtis Street
93 locals recommend
Intimate DazzleJazz Showroom designed with the music lover in mind, featuring top local, national and international artists. 7PM show, 7 nights/week; 9PM shows Thurs-Sat. (Amazing Sunday brunch)
Denver's favorite showroom offers the best in live entertainment, a visually sumptuous decor, and a tantalizing array of drinks and appetizers/desserts. One of our favorite places!
35 locals recommend
The Clocktower Cabaret
1601 Arapahoe St
35 locals recommend
Denver's favorite showroom offers the best in live entertainment, a visually sumptuous decor, and a tantalizing array of drinks and appetizers/desserts. One of our favorite places!

Essentials

Sprouts specialty grocery stores are smaller than a typical supermarket, focusing on fresh foods, produce, healthy foods and vitamins/supplements.
312 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th Ave
312 locals recommend
Sprouts specialty grocery stores are smaller than a typical supermarket, focusing on fresh foods, produce, healthy foods and vitamins/supplements.
A walkable, small shop that specializes in organic groceries, delicious foods (and deli) and yummy pastries!
Sunnyside Natural Market
4401 Tejon St
A walkable, small shop that specializes in organic groceries, delicious foods (and deli) and yummy pastries!

Sightseeing

Denver Union Station boasts an eclectic array of the city's top restaurants, bars, and shops in addition to The Crawford Hotel and RTD Station.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
217 locals recommend
Denver Union Station boasts an eclectic array of the city's top restaurants, bars, and shops in addition to The Crawford Hotel and RTD Station.
Learn about the life and times of "Unsinkable" Molly Brown - American philanthropist, socialite, and activist. Guided tours (45-min) by wonderful docents. http://www.mollybrown.org
240 locals recommend
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania St
240 locals recommend
Learn about the life and times of "Unsinkable" Molly Brown - American philanthropist, socialite, and activist. Guided tours (45-min) by wonderful docents. http://www.mollybrown.org
A top-ranked US botanical garden offering spectacular garden displays, outdoor art exhibits, gardening classes and workshops.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
1100 locals recommend
A top-ranked US botanical garden offering spectacular garden displays, outdoor art exhibits, gardening classes and workshops.
A 1.25 mile pedestrian and transit mall. It is home to over 300 locally owned/chain stores, over 50 restaurants, and the Denver Pavilions.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street Mall
871 locals recommend
A 1.25 mile pedestrian and transit mall. It is home to over 300 locally owned/chain stores, over 50 restaurants, and the Denver Pavilions.

Shopping

Denver's urban shopping and dining district. Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique chef-driven restaurants.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St
287 locals recommend
Denver's urban shopping and dining district. Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique chef-driven restaurants.
Walkable liquor store
Gold Nugget Liquors
4050 Tejon St
Walkable liquor store