Guidebook for Denver
Food scene
Our favorite nearby options
A must for amazing murals, great food, lots of breweries, distilleries, cider + lots of outdoor seating!
https://rinoartdistrict.org/
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RiNo Art District
1320 Walnut StA must for amazing murals, great food, lots of breweries, distilleries, cider + lots of outdoor seating!
https://rinoartdistrict.org/
Great coffee & quiche & cool ambiance https://www.denverite.com/meet-denvers-favorite-coffee-shops-crema-47763/
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Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StGreat coffee & quiche & cool ambiance https://www.denverite.com/meet-denvers-favorite-coffee-shops-crema-47763/
Restaurant/bar...outdoor rooftop seating. Great street tacos & wonderful margaritas. The rooftop is our favorite place to sit.
http://loschingonesmexican.com/
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Los Chingones
2463 Larimer StRestaurant/bar...outdoor rooftop seating. Great street tacos & wonderful margaritas. The rooftop is our favorite place to sit.
http://loschingonesmexican.com/
Sooo good. They do ‘dumpling cart service’ so you can sample a variety of their menu. (They re-open in May 2021)
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SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StSooo good. They do ‘dumpling cart service’ so you can sample a variety of their menu. (They re-open in May 2021)
Best Breakfast!! (& cure for hangover) Portions are huge, cocktails are delish. BUT there is always a wait - they have games to play while you wait. Disclaimer...if it makes you uncomfortable to see homeless people (this is next to a shelter) then head to their Union Station location - 1701 Wynkoop St.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveBest Breakfast!! (& cure for hangover) Portions are huge, cocktails are delish. BUT there is always a wait - they have games to play while you wait. Disclaimer...if it makes you uncomfortable to see homeless people (this is next to a shelter) then head to their Union Station location - 1701 Wynkoop St.
Best courtyard in Denver... if you're looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy the Denver sun, this is one of our favorites. They also have bottomless Mimosa's on the weekends. https://www.thelobbydenver.com/
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The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe StreetBest courtyard in Denver... if you're looking for a place to sit outside and enjoy the Denver sun, this is one of our favorites. They also have bottomless Mimosa's on the weekends. https://www.thelobbydenver.com/
This is a great spot for outdoor rooftop to see the sunset. great views of the mountains and the happy hour is on point!
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Tamayo
1400 Larimer StThis is a great spot for outdoor rooftop to see the sunset. great views of the mountains and the happy hour is on point!
Peaks Lounge has the best views of Denver. It is in the Hyatt Hotel. If you are looking for a romantic place to have a drink - this is your best bet.
https://denver.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/PeaksLounge.html
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Peaks Lounge
650 15th StPeaks Lounge has the best views of Denver. It is in the Hyatt Hotel. If you are looking for a romantic place to have a drink - this is your best bet.
https://denver.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/PeaksLounge.html
This is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to... great for the non-veg too.
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Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueThis is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to... great for the non-veg too.
Interested in hearing some Jazz music (but not at a Dive Bar)? Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club offers dinner and music in a swanky art-deco decor.
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Nocturne
1330 27th StInterested in hearing some Jazz music (but not at a Dive Bar)? Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club offers dinner and music in a swanky art-deco decor.
The food is great and nationally renowned. The ambiance is a little loud - but if that doesn't bother you it is worth the stop.
P.S. they often overestimate the wait time for a table so be patient.
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Work & Class
2500 Larimer StThe food is great and nationally renowned. The ambiance is a little loud - but if that doesn't bother you it is worth the stop.
P.S. they often overestimate the wait time for a table so be patient.
This is an open market with anything you might be in the mood for... + lots of outdoor seating... bar, bakery, butcher, coffee shop, chocolatier, ice cream, pizza, and a health market with smoothies and bowls.
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I-Market yaseDenver Central
2669 Larimer StThis is an open market with anything you might be in the mood for... + lots of outdoor seating... bar, bakery, butcher, coffee shop, chocolatier, ice cream, pizza, and a health market with smoothies and bowls.
Avanti has several different food stands so sure to make any pallet happy. They also have a bar and a beautiful balcony with views of the city. Lots of outdoor seating!
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetAvanti has several different food stands so sure to make any pallet happy. They also have a bar and a beautiful balcony with views of the city. Lots of outdoor seating!
This recently opened so we haven’t been there but it sounds amazing for brunch! Great to support new businesses :)
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Mimosas
2752 Welton StThis recently opened so we haven’t been there but it sounds amazing for brunch! Great to support new businesses :)
While you’re in Larimer square, pop down to this speakeasy. The front looks like an Italian eatery, but a secret entrance brings you to quaint bar (where no cell phones are allowed to be used) great spot to hide out for a hand crafted cocktail.
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Green Russell
1422 Larimer StWhile you’re in Larimer square, pop down to this speakeasy. The front looks like an Italian eatery, but a secret entrance brings you to quaint bar (where no cell phones are allowed to be used) great spot to hide out for a hand crafted cocktail.
They tout being the only bar serving sour beers only. I didn’t think I liked sour beer until I went here & sampled several I liked. They also serve small plates for nibbling.
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Goed Zuur
2801 Welton StThey tout being the only bar serving sour beers only. I didn’t think I liked sour beer until I went here & sampled several I liked. They also serve small plates for nibbling.
This restaurant has with stood the gentrification of the neighborhood & is still a great community hub ++++ amazing fried catfish & chicken. Take out or dine-in.
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Welton St. Cafe Home of Mona's
2883 Welton StThis restaurant has with stood the gentrification of the neighborhood & is still a great community hub ++++ amazing fried catfish & chicken. Take out or dine-in.
Sightseeing
Amazing murals; great breweries, food, stores... & lots of outdoor seating & only a few blocks from our home
https://rinoartdistrict.org/
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River North Art District
Amazing murals; great breweries, food, stores... & lots of outdoor seating & only a few blocks from our home
https://rinoartdistrict.org/
Beautifully restored. Houses several local restaurants & shops, including Snooze for brunch (if you don’t want to go to the other location)
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Union Station LRT Nb
Beautifully restored. Houses several local restaurants & shops, including Snooze for brunch (if you don’t want to go to the other location)
Great place to hang out outside next to the rivers...where Platte River meets Cherry Creek.
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REI
1416 Platte StGreat place to hang out outside next to the rivers...where Platte River meets Cherry Creek.
This is a must! The road has been closed off to allow restaurants to offer outdoor seating. This historic part of town has several quaint restaurants and shops and you can't go wrong with any of them.
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StThis is a must! The road has been closed off to allow restaurants to offer outdoor seating. This historic part of town has several quaint restaurants and shops and you can't go wrong with any of them.
Grocery Stores / markets
Closest grocery store... used to be dubbed the 'UnSafeway' but it's safe now and an easy walk. If you want higher end grocers we have also listed Whole Foods and King Soopers, but they aren't as convenient.
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Safeway
757 E 20th AveClosest grocery store... used to be dubbed the 'UnSafeway' but it's safe now and an easy walk. If you want higher end grocers we have also listed Whole Foods and King Soopers, but they aren't as convenient.
This liquor store is also close & have an amazing wine selection with staff that can make great selections for you.
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MAX's Wine Dive
696 Sherman StThis liquor store is also close & have an amazing wine selection with staff that can make great selections for you.
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StKing Soopers
1155 E 9th AveLiquor store with OK selection - convenient if you’re walking along Larimer near Central Market
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Joe's Liquor Store
2644 Larimer StLiquor store with OK selection - convenient if you’re walking along Larimer near Central Market
Closest liquor store... They sell beer and wine and booze...very friendly and decent selection.
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MY WINE & SPIRIT SHOPPE
2741 Welton StClosest liquor store... They sell beer and wine and booze...very friendly and decent selection.
Shopping
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St16th Street Mall
16th Street MallFun Activities
Rockies Baseball Field is a fun to visit even if you don't like baseball. They have several other activities for kids (& big kids) + a 3 story outfield bar with games and loungy chairs. Often tickets include $15 to spend on food/drinks.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StRockies Baseball Field is a fun to visit even if you don't like baseball. They have several other activities for kids (& big kids) + a 3 story outfield bar with games and loungy chairs. Often tickets include $15 to spend on food/drinks.
This was a fun experience... soak in a bath with a teabag of hops and barley & sauna & amazing massage chairs! Plus Beer or wine or gluten free beer is included! The staff are super friendly.
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The Beer Spa
3004 N Downing StThis was a fun experience... soak in a bath with a teabag of hops and barley & sauna & amazing massage chairs! Plus Beer or wine or gluten free beer is included! The staff are super friendly.
Umhlaba Wamanzi
8801 N Pecos StEntertainment & Activities
Great website for what's going on in Denver... they have a calendar with local events, art openings, shows, tours, etc.
https://www.denverite.com/category/entertainment/
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Denver Pizza Company
1116 W 11th AveGreat website for what's going on in Denver... they have a calendar with local events, art openings, shows, tours, etc.
https://www.denverite.com/category/entertainment/
Great rainy day activity and fun for the whole family!
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdGreat rainy day activity and fun for the whole family!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThis aquarium has 2 tigers and a mermaid show.
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/visitorInfo.asp
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Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StThis aquarium has 2 tigers and a mermaid show.
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/visitorInfo.asp
This is an amusement park and water park all in one! So much fun!
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Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CirThis is an amusement park and water park all in one! So much fun!
Randy's Recycled Cycles
2301 Champa StGetting Around
Usually more affordable than renting car at airport, and so convenient if you just need a car for a day or 2.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2255 BroadwayUsually more affordable than renting car at airport, and so convenient if you just need a car for a day or 2.
This is the local bike rental and repair shop. The guys are super friendly and offer bike tours.
Randy's Recycled Cycles
2301 Champa StThis is the local bike rental and repair shop. The guys are super friendly and offer bike tours.
Budget Car Rental
1980 BroadwayAnother rental car spot within a few blocks