Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Lou’s is right around the corner on my block and has excellent sandwiches even for non-meat eaters. They also have delicious ready-made food in their deli window and a wide selection of Italian foods and condiments along with delicious desserts.
33 locals recommend
Lou's Italian Specialties
3357 N Downing StLou’s is right around the corner on my block and has excellent sandwiches even for non-meat eaters. They also have delicious ready-made food in their deli window and a wide selection of Italian foods and condiments along with delicious desserts.
Lots of food choices so you’ll each find what you like. A gourmet food court.
61 locals recommend
Izzio @ Central Market
2669 Larimer StLots of food choices so you’ll each find what you like. A gourmet food court.
Six blocks away, this very popular coffee place has only a few food selections, but they are all delicious.
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StSix blocks away, this very popular coffee place has only a few food selections, but they are all delicious.
Walking distance, good food and friendly staff. Very popular so I'd recommend showing up before you're hungry to get on the wait list.
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer StWalking distance, good food and friendly staff. Very popular so I'd recommend showing up before you're hungry to get on the wait list.
The Corner Beet
1401 N Ogden StVery healthy and delicious food and drinks. $$$
Amazing food, healthy and delicious. Very cool interior as well.
90 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
2800 E 2nd AveAmazing food, healthy and delicious. Very cool interior as well.
Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StAlways delicious. One of my all-time favorite restaurants.
So yummy. Healthy too. I ordered the most takeout from here during the first year of the pandemic.
19 locals recommend
Flower Child
2580 Arapahoe AveSo yummy. Healthy too. I ordered the most takeout from here during the first year of the pandemic.
Modern Market Eatery
1600 28th StFast, healthy and delicious. Can’t go wrong with any choice.
Right around the corner from my place, 3 blocks away, coffee, breakfast burritos, outdoor seating, friendly owners.
11 locals recommend
Lekker Coffee
3460 Larimer StRight around the corner from my place, 3 blocks away, coffee, breakfast burritos, outdoor seating, friendly owners.
Four blocks away. Great place to work by day, party vibe at night. They serve coffee during the day, and have 36 taps and several food trucks by night.
75 locals recommend
Improper City
3201 Walnut StFour blocks away. Great place to work by day, party vibe at night. They serve coffee during the day, and have 36 taps and several food trucks by night.
Four blocks away. Happening spot. Pricey unless you go during happy hour. Delicious food and wine choices.
43 locals recommend
Mister Oso
3163 Larimer StFour blocks away. Happening spot. Pricey unless you go during happy hour. Delicious food and wine choices.
Essentials
100% organic produce, healthy alternatives, vitamins, bath and body. My go to.
341 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton Blvd100% organic produce, healthy alternatives, vitamins, bath and body. My go to.
In driving or walking distance, good if you want a full grocery store with organic and other food choices.
722 locals recommend
Safeway
757 E 20th AveIn driving or walking distance, good if you want a full grocery store with organic and other food choices.
Many organic food choices, conventional as well, bulk. You won't find Frosted Flakes here. Best priced grocery store.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveMany organic food choices, conventional as well, bulk. You won't find Frosted Flakes here. Best priced grocery store.
Parks
Iconic place to watch the sunset seeing the water, boat house, city skyline and mountains all in one sweeping view. Also a nice place for a walk, a bike ride or a run. In the summers, they host Jazz in the Park every Sunday at 6pm for free. Very popular event with almost every parking spot taken.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdIconic place to watch the sunset seeing the water, boat house, city skyline and mountains all in one sweeping view. Also a nice place for a walk, a bike ride or a run. In the summers, they host Jazz in the Park every Sunday at 6pm for free. Very popular event with almost every parking spot taken.
Neighborhoods
Lots of inventive restaurants, breweries, public art, murals, a winery, food trucks all in a 12-block radius from my house.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Lots of inventive restaurants, breweries, public art, murals, a winery, food trucks all in a 12-block radius from my house.
City advice
Customs and culture
Don’t leave your car running
In Denver, you will get a ticket if you leave your car running to warm it up if you are not in it. It’s called the puffer rule and it’s to stop thieves from stealing these easy targets.