Brian's Guidebook
Coffee Shop
Coffee is life. Especially in the morning if you are not familiar with the city.
Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveBest coffee in town!
Metropolis Coffee
1 S BroadwayAnother really great coffee shop.
Scene
Parts of town worth knowing. Feel free to ask questions or look into it more. These are places you can head to and stay for a while.
If you are looking to splurge and go shopping and get a high end meal...this is the place for you. In addition to the mall, many restaurants can be found just a couple blocks north. Many places will require reservations.
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Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveIf you are looking to splurge and go shopping and get a high end meal...this is the place for you. In addition to the mall, many restaurants can be found just a couple blocks north. Many places will require reservations.
This is becoming quite the place to be. Fun and lively. But be careful late at night.
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River North Art District
This is becoming quite the place to be. Fun and lively. But be careful late at night.
Lots happening. Lots of places to walk to. The photos shown are not all that representative. Look into it!
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Highland
Lots happening. Lots of places to walk to. The photos shown are not all that representative. Look into it!
The original neighborhood to be shortened into four letters following the New York thing. Head to Union Station and walk around. Lots of lights. Places to go.
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LoDo
The original neighborhood to be shortened into four letters following the New York thing. Head to Union Station and walk around. Lots of lights. Places to go.
Bar
Local places I tend to go. Mostly places for conversing and drinking.
Carboy Winery Denver
400 E 7th AveHigher end. Quality. A little busy at times.
Good place to go. Interesting part of town.
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Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th AveGood place to go. Interesting part of town.
Sputnik
3 S BroadwayLively scene. Walkable part of town. Excellent food.
If you like metal and beer this is your spot. Some of the best beer in town. But we are talking grind, death, black metal here.
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TRVE Brewing Co.
227 BroadwayIf you like metal and beer this is your spot. Some of the best beer in town. But we are talking grind, death, black metal here.
A little lively at times bordering on rambunctious. They also have good food.
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Vesper Lounge
233 E 7th AveA little lively at times bordering on rambunctious. They also have good food.
Old school Denver. Off the beaten path yet somehow right in the middle of everything. Love this place.
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Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1550 Court PlOld school Denver. Off the beaten path yet somehow right in the middle of everything. Love this place.
Restaurant
Local places I tend to go. Nothing too fancy. “Regular” places. Reliable. Good and fairly close to the house.
Local Italian restaurant. Busy. But lively and reliable.
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Angelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th AveLocal Italian restaurant. Busy. But lively and reliable.
Best vegetarian restaurant in town. Vegan options also available.
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveBest vegetarian restaurant in town. Vegan options also available.
I just like it. Great courtyard if the weather permits.
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El Noa Noa Mexican Restaurant
722 Santa Fe DrI just like it. Great courtyard if the weather permits.
El Taco De Mexico
714 Santa Fe DrOld school. The real deal. They know it!
It’s good. Not the greatest in my opinion, but people in DENVER love this place. Probably more like fast food, but because you can drink, it has a restaurant vibe.
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Illegal Pete's South Broadway
270 S BroadwayIt’s good. Not the greatest in my opinion, but people in DENVER love this place. Probably more like fast food, but because you can drink, it has a restaurant vibe.
Solid Indian restaurant. Northern Indian. Good lunch buffet.
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Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave
330 E 6th AveSolid Indian restaurant. Northern Indian. Good lunch buffet.
People love this place. Usually packed for brunch. Southern cooking.
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Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StPeople love this place. Usually packed for brunch. Southern cooking.
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveHigher end. Really good food unique. Highland.
Regular Americana. Good for diverse groups who can’t agree on a place. Good beer selection.
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The Hornet
76 BroadwayRegular Americana. Good for diverse groups who can’t agree on a place. Good beer selection.
Higher end but still a bit relaxed and informal. Perfect for people in the neighborhood wanting to splurge. Call ahead.
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Table 6
609 Corona StHigher end but still a bit relaxed and informal. Perfect for people in the neighborhood wanting to splurge. Call ahead.
Fast Food
For mixed groups of carnivores and vegetarians. They have the regular meat options plus BBQ tofu.
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Brothers BBQ
568 N Washington StFor mixed groups of carnivores and vegetarians. They have the regular meat options plus BBQ tofu.
Cosmo's Pizzas
550 Grant StYou know Pizza. Sometimes you just want pizza.
Moe's Broadway Bagel
550 Grant StreetGreat for breakfast!
Stores
Places to resupply close to the house!
Ideal Market Denver
900 E 11th AveThis is a Whole Foods essentially.
Great little convenience store.
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Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave
330 E 6th AveGreat little convenience store.
Familiar store. Because it’s an “urban” Safeway there is a decent selection of organic and speciality food.
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Safeway
757 E 20th AveFamiliar store. Because it’s an “urban” Safeway there is a decent selection of organic and speciality food.
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StGreat store. Super busy in the evening.
Hiking
Best places to go for people without a lot
of time to travel. Requires having a vehicle. There are places close to Denver along the front range—but they can be extremely busy. Don’t hesitate with questions about other destinations.
I-State Park ye-Castlewood Canyon
2989 CO-83Best hiking within a moderate distance from Denver. Requires purchasing a day pass for $8. We like starting at the Nott parking lot, which is the furthest East trailhead in the park.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch RdBest hiking within a moderate distance from Denver. Requires purchasing a day pass for $8. We like starting at the Nott parking lot, which is the furthest East trailhead in the park.
IStaunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek Road