Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
2139 W 44th AveGreat local scene, great coffee and light food.
Sunny's
2339 W 44th AveGreat food, and atmosphere
Buchi Cafe Cubano
Amazing cuban coffee and sandwiches...
The Universal
2911 W 38th AveOne word...grits... ok, biscuits and gravy too... and lunch
For the coffee lover...a space where "coffee cultivates community"
110 locals recommend
Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos StFor the coffee lover...a space where "coffee cultivates community"
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveFresh ingredients, great views, a Denver favorite in popular LoHi.
Voted one of the "14 most Unique Bars in the U.S." by Men's Journal, Williams & Graham is a reproduction of a prohibition era bar.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StVoted one of the "14 most Unique Bars in the U.S." by Men's Journal, Williams & Graham is a reproduction of a prohibition era bar.
I love this small bakery/cafe. I stop by at least once a week for the most amazing eggs and pastries. Go early...nearly everything is gone by 9:30 am. Lunch service starts at 11:00
123 locals recommend
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveI love this small bakery/cafe. I stop by at least once a week for the most amazing eggs and pastries. Go early...nearly everything is gone by 9:30 am. Lunch service starts at 11:00
Some say the "best Italian in Denver", certainly a long standing favorite (since 1947) with a history linked with the Smaldone family.
91 locals recommend
Gaetano's
3760 Tejon StSome say the "best Italian in Denver", certainly a long standing favorite (since 1947) with a history linked with the Smaldone family.
Busy space for locals to meet or work, with great coffee and light menu.
104 locals recommend
Black Eye Coffee - LOHI
3408 Navajo StBusy space for locals to meet or work, with great coffee and light menu.
Neighborhood restaurant with seasonal menu, local ingredients and delicious desserts.
60 locals recommend
Spuntino
2639 W 32nd AveNeighborhood restaurant with seasonal menu, local ingredients and delicious desserts.
A popular spot with locals to pick up their morning coffee and "walking burrito". Good sized menu, full bar. Breakfast, lunch and brunch.
46 locals recommend
Gallop Cafe
2401 W 32nd AveA popular spot with locals to pick up their morning coffee and "walking burrito". Good sized menu, full bar. Breakfast, lunch and brunch.
Cherry Bean - Coffee
4059 Tejon StJust two blocks away from the house!
5280 Magazine's Best BBQ Editor's Choice for 2015. This is a true find nestled in a strip mall but worth the trip. All meats are smoked daily.
11 locals recommend
Ragin' Hog BBQ
4361 Lowell Blvd5280 Magazine's Best BBQ Editor's Choice for 2015. This is a true find nestled in a strip mall but worth the trip. All meats are smoked daily.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveFast and affordable, in the heart of Highlands Square.
El Jefe Denver
2450 W 44th AveAt Cobbler's Corner
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveFun, hip. Who doesn't like bacon?
The ice cream is fantastic and so is the atmosphere. Allow a lot of time...lines can get really long, but it's fun to people watch. Hirshorn Park is right across the street, with a playground for the kids.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StThe ice cream is fantastic and so is the atmosphere. Allow a lot of time...lines can get really long, but it's fun to people watch. Hirshorn Park is right across the street, with a playground for the kids.
Burger King
625 Peoria StFast and familiar
Crepes n' Crepes
3000 Zuni StreetBest crepes ever!
Everything Else
Enjoy the steam room before your massage! Facials, body treatments, skin care and waxing. We are so happy to have this long time Denver gem in Sunnyside.
6 locals recommend
Indulgences Day Spa
4100 Federal BlvdEnjoy the steam room before your massage! Facials, body treatments, skin care and waxing. We are so happy to have this long time Denver gem in Sunnyside.
Located in the old Forney Museum space, the building itself is worth seeing. Great space to walk around inside and out.
242 locals recommend
REI
1416 Platte StLocated in the old Forney Museum space, the building itself is worth seeing. Great space to walk around inside and out.
Don't overlook this gem of a museum featuring works of this pioneer of abstract impressionism.
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StDon't overlook this gem of a museum featuring works of this pioneer of abstract impressionism.
Coors Field
2001 Blake StHome to the Rockies!
Essentials
Organic and conventional produce along with a full grocery.
312 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveOrganic and conventional produce along with a full grocery.
Denver Bread Co
3200 Irving StStop by to pick up a crusty loaf or specialty bread. Cash only!
Safeway
757 E 20th AveFull service grocery store with pharmacy and Starbucks onsite.
Walgreens
801 16th St MallPharmacy
Providing natural and organic food, beverages, vitamins and supplements.
341 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdProviding natural and organic food, beverages, vitamins and supplements.
King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlFull Service Grocery Store and Gas Station
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Art, Kids always free. Exhibits are always changing so check to see what's on. Park in the DaVita lot located across the street if you can't find a space on the street.
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StContemporary Art, Kids always free. Exhibits are always changing so check to see what's on. Park in the DaVita lot located across the street if you can't find a space on the street.
I have been taking my young children once a month since before they could walk and we still haven't seen all there is to see here. It's a favorite!
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyI have been taking my young children once a month since before they could walk and we still haven't seen all there is to see here. It's a favorite!
Entertainment & Activities
Ernie's Bar & Pizza
Popular neighborhood pizza and pasta spot. Full bar.
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StDowntown Aquarium
700 Water StChildren's Museum Dr
Open May through September. Lakeside is one of the few remaining family operated amusement parks in the country. It comes alive at night when the neon lights go on (and its rough edges are a little more hidden). Cool architecture. Very affordable (about a 1/3 of the price of Elitches), and you can bring your own food inside. People's reactions are split about Lakeside: you might think it's run down, or you might think it's charming and enchanting!
134 locals recommend
Lakeside Amusement Park
4601 Sheridan BoulevardOpen May through September. Lakeside is one of the few remaining family operated amusement parks in the country. It comes alive at night when the neon lights go on (and its rough edges are a little more hidden). Cool architecture. Very affordable (about a 1/3 of the price of Elitches), and you can bring your own food inside. People's reactions are split about Lakeside: you might think it's run down, or you might think it's charming and enchanting!
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Loveland is only 55 miles away, an easy day trip.
Shopping
Sub Rosa Mercantile
Locally made gifts and art.
Sightseeing
Cross the bridge from River Front Park into LoDo and use the 16th Street Bus to travel all the way uptown attractions.
11 locals recommend
Denver Millennium Bridge
16th Street MallCross the bridge from River Front Park into LoDo and use the 16th Street Bus to travel all the way uptown attractions.
Recently renovated, shops, restaurants, beautiful space. Soon to house Whole Food's flagship store.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Recently renovated, shops, restaurants, beautiful space. Soon to house Whole Food's flagship store.
Travel from Union Station all the way to Civic Center park via the free "Mall Ride". Shopping, restaurants, movies, bars, and busy downtown Denver.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallTravel from Union Station all the way to Civic Center park via the free "Mall Ride". Shopping, restaurants, movies, bars, and busy downtown Denver.
World class concert venue. Go during the day to explore the amphitheater and music museum, and hike.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWorld class concert venue. Go during the day to explore the amphitheater and music museum, and hike.