Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Great coffee roasted in-house, bagels & pastries w/ gluten-free options. Lots of tables and comfy soft seating. Plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. NOTE: They do NOT have Wi-Fi.
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Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveGreat coffee roasted in-house, bagels & pastries w/ gluten-free options. Lots of tables and comfy soft seating. Plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is nice. NOTE: They do NOT have Wi-Fi.
Best urban breakfast spot within walking distance. Grab a booth, table, or belly up to the bar. Expect to wait, don't go if you're in a hurry. Breakfast all day, Lunch 11-close
www.thejellycafe.com
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Jelly Catering
Best urban breakfast spot within walking distance. Grab a booth, table, or belly up to the bar. Expect to wait, don't go if you're in a hurry. Breakfast all day, Lunch 11-close
www.thejellycafe.com
Generous portions, affordable prices, fresh ingredients, and adequate service. Everything is good here. I never leave without an order of sesame balls for dessert. NOTE: They do not serve alcohol.
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Wokano Asian Bistro
1078 N Ogden StGenerous portions, affordable prices, fresh ingredients, and adequate service. Everything is good here. I never leave without an order of sesame balls for dessert. NOTE: They do not serve alcohol.
A neighborhood gem! A French restaurant with a seasonal menu crafted from locally grown produce and meats. They have a wonderful wine selection. A great bar for enjoying a glass of wine or two.
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Potager
1109 N Ogden StA neighborhood gem! A French restaurant with a seasonal menu crafted from locally grown produce and meats. They have a wonderful wine selection. A great bar for enjoying a glass of wine or two.
Good Indian food at a decent price. They have a full bar and a lunch buffet.
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Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave
330 E 6th AveGood Indian food at a decent price. They have a full bar and a lunch buffet.
Open early morn til late night, they do a bit of everything. Awesome pizzas, various fries and dips, coffees, teas, beer and wine, amazing baked goods. Vegetarian with vegan & GF options available.
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveOpen early morn til late night, they do a bit of everything. Awesome pizzas, various fries and dips, coffees, teas, beer and wine, amazing baked goods. Vegetarian with vegan & GF options available.
Classic American bistro in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Succulent dishes delivered with an elegant style and grace, and complemented by a dynamic wine list. Excellent experience!
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Table 6
609 Corona StClassic American bistro in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Succulent dishes delivered with an elegant style and grace, and complemented by a dynamic wine list. Excellent experience!
Quick and greasy NY style pizza by the slice til midnight most weeknights and 3am Fri-Sat. Or whole pizzas, pastas, calzones, baked ziti pies, and more. Outdoor seating and delivery available.
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Sexy Pizza
1660 E 11th AveQuick and greasy NY style pizza by the slice til midnight most weeknights and 3am Fri-Sat. Or whole pizzas, pastas, calzones, baked ziti pies, and more. Outdoor seating and delivery available.
Some of the best espresso in Denver! Free Wi-Fi, soft seating, tables, high ceilings, plenty of natural light. It's rarely loud and chaotic. A great place for a relaxed cup of coffee and a pastry.
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Metropolis Coffee
1 S BroadwaySome of the best espresso in Denver! Free Wi-Fi, soft seating, tables, high ceilings, plenty of natural light. It's rarely loud and chaotic. A great place for a relaxed cup of coffee and a pastry.
Good coffee and food...sandwiches and pastries (vegan and GF options), salads, soups, breakfast burritos, oatmeal, smoothies, Bhakti Chai, alcoholic beverages. Hip interior. Outdoor seating. WiFi
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Rooster and Moon Coffee Pub
955 Bannock StGood coffee and food...sandwiches and pastries (vegan and GF options), salads, soups, breakfast burritos, oatmeal, smoothies, Bhakti Chai, alcoholic beverages. Hip interior. Outdoor seating. WiFi
Dazzle is a restaurant & lounge, and the best place in town to catch exceptional jazz. The interior is dated, food is hit or miss, but the jazz is always great. Usually a cover. Sunday brunch.
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
Dazzle is a restaurant & lounge, and the best place in town to catch exceptional jazz. The interior is dated, food is hit or miss, but the jazz is always great. Usually a cover. Sunday brunch.
I've never been here, but it gets great reviews and is a nearby spot for wine and pizza. People rave about their happy hour, 3-7 and 10-12 daily.
KITCHEN OPEN LATE: midnight M-F, 1AM Fri-Sat
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Ivy On 7th
410 E 7th AveI've never been here, but it gets great reviews and is a nearby spot for wine and pizza. People rave about their happy hour, 3-7 and 10-12 daily.
KITCHEN OPEN LATE: midnight M-F, 1AM Fri-Sat
Everything Else
If heaven can take form in flour, sugar, butter and cream, then welcome home! Gateaux is arguably Denver's best and most creative bakery for cookies, cakes, pies, tarts and iterations of sweets.
Gateaux
1160 Speer BlvdIf heaven can take form in flour, sugar, butter and cream, then welcome home! Gateaux is arguably Denver's best and most creative bakery for cookies, cakes, pies, tarts and iterations of sweets.
The central branch of DPL also happens to be one of Denver's most notable pieces of architecture. Five levels including a cafe, free concerts, programs, workshops and other public events, free Wi-Fi.
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Denver Central Library
10 W 14th AveThe central branch of DPL also happens to be one of Denver's most notable pieces of architecture. Five levels including a cafe, free concerts, programs, workshops and other public events, free Wi-Fi.
Joe and Victor are friends of mine. They can take care of problems with your bike or my "Green Jean". Or if you need to rent another bike, they can hook you up. They do ski tune-ups, too. Great guys!
Velowood Cyclery
2516 E Colfax AveJoe and Victor are friends of mine. They can take care of problems with your bike or my "Green Jean". Or if you need to rent another bike, they can hook you up. They do ski tune-ups, too. Great guys!
An affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
555 E 8th Ave
555 East 8th AvenueAn affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
An affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
1277 Logan St
1277 Logan StreetAn affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
An affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
Emerson Street
Emerson StreetAn affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
An affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
1140 N Downing St
1140 North Downing StreetAn affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
An affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
1131 Lincoln St
1131 Lincoln StreetAn affordable lifesaver for those visiting without a car who only need wheels occasionally. Rent an environmentally friendly car for $4.99/hr or $39.99/day. To join and reserve, www.occasionalcar.com
Essentials
A store to hit up for the basics or to save a few bucks over Whole Foods. Open 24hrs and boasts a Starbucks (if you must), free Wi-Fi, Red Box for movie rentals, pharmacy, bank, etc.
1155 E 9th Ave
1155 East 9th AvenueA store to hit up for the basics or to save a few bucks over Whole Foods. Open 24hrs and boasts a Starbucks (if you must), free Wi-Fi, Red Box for movie rentals, pharmacy, bank, etc.
This ain't no mega-Whole Foods. It's a small neighborhood version and proud of its stature. Go here for the best produce, groceries, prepared foods, desserts, coffee, juice-smoothie bar, Wi-Fi, etc.
900 E 11th Ave
900 East 11th AvenueThis ain't no mega-Whole Foods. It's a small neighborhood version and proud of its stature. Go here for the best produce, groceries, prepared foods, desserts, coffee, juice-smoothie bar, Wi-Fi, etc.
A great place to get a bottle of wine or some beer. They have a decent selection and friendly knowledgeable staff for a small neighborhood shop.
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The Wine Seller and Spirits Too
600 E 6th AveA great place to get a bottle of wine or some beer. They have a decent selection and friendly knowledgeable staff for a small neighborhood shop.
This is Denver's inner city beer/wine/liquor emporium. They have just about anything you'd want.
http://www.argonautliquor.com/
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Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveThis is Denver's inner city beer/wine/liquor emporium. They have just about anything you'd want.
http://www.argonautliquor.com/
Arts & Culture
Originally opened in Fall 1927. Lots of character! Features finest in independent film and foreign language cinema. Up-to-date technology includes 70mm capability and Sony Dynamic Digital Sound.
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Landmark's Esquire Theatre
590 N Downing StOriginally opened in Fall 1927. Lots of character! Features finest in independent film and foreign language cinema. Up-to-date technology includes 70mm capability and Sony Dynamic Digital Sound.
Impressive collection of American fine/decorative art & furniture from 1860-1980. Emphasis on Colorado artists. Located partially in home of the late Vance Kirkland with a retrospective of his work.
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Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StImpressive collection of American fine/decorative art & furniture from 1860-1980. Emphasis on Colorado artists. Located partially in home of the late Vance Kirkland with a retrospective of his work.
Two buildings, both by world renown architects, full of all manners of art and artifacts. Excellent collection worth a visit!
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyTwo buildings, both by world renown architects, full of all manners of art and artifacts. Excellent collection worth a visit!
Fri and Sat nights from 7-10PM, the Burnsley Lounge becomes a live jazz club/piano bar. Happy hour 4-7PM, Mon-Sat with $3 tapas + 50% off drinks
http://www.burnsley.com/restaurant/live-jazz.html
Burnsley Hotel
1000 Grant StreetFri and Sat nights from 7-10PM, the Burnsley Lounge becomes a live jazz club/piano bar. Happy hour 4-7PM, Mon-Sat with $3 tapas + 50% off drinks
http://www.burnsley.com/restaurant/live-jazz.html
Shopping
Go here to visit a Denver institution! Get your vinyl, CDs, posters, and grunge. You can find yourself sifting through their extensive collection of jazz, oldies, punk, and obscurities for hours.
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Wax Trax
638 E 13th AveGo here to visit a Denver institution! Get your vinyl, CDs, posters, and grunge. You can find yourself sifting through their extensive collection of jazz, oldies, punk, and obscurities for hours.
With a penchant for used books, great literature and comics, Kilgore is a treasure trove lined in shelves. The store may be small, but owners Luke and Dan understand "quality over quantity".
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Kilgore Books
624 E 13th AveWith a penchant for used books, great literature and comics, Kilgore is a treasure trove lined in shelves. The store may be small, but owners Luke and Dan understand "quality over quantity".
Great little used bookstore with a good selection and fair prices.
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Capitol Hill Books
300 E Colfax AveGreat little used bookstore with a good selection and fair prices.
Sightseeing
A vacation for the soul in the midst of the city. They offer tours, classes, and other events. In the summer there is a weekly concert series that's ideal for a picnic and friends (get there EARLY!)
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StA vacation for the soul in the midst of the city. They offer tours, classes, and other events. In the summer there is a weekly concert series that's ideal for a picnic and friends (get there EARLY!)
Molly Brown is one of the few who struck it rich in early Colorado. She is best known for surviving the sinking of the TItanic. Her house is a pristine example of Denver's Victorian era architecture.
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I-Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StMolly Brown is one of the few who struck it rich in early Colorado. She is best known for surviving the sinking of the TItanic. Her house is a pristine example of Denver's Victorian era architecture.