Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Repeatedly voted Best Hamburger in Denver, this hidden little dive bar is a 10-minute walk or quick drive from my house. Try the wings. Delicious.
3575 S Yosemite St
3575 South Yosemite StreetRepeatedly voted Best Hamburger in Denver, this hidden little dive bar is a 10-minute walk or quick drive from my house. Try the wings. Delicious.
FLIGHTS OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAM. Need I say more? Really cute ice cream shop. So fun to go with friends.
215 S Holly St
215 South Holly StreetFLIGHTS OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAM. Need I say more? Really cute ice cream shop. So fun to go with friends.
I am an ice cream expert, and this is one of my favorites. Plus, it's close.
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Glacier Ice Cream & Gelato
3455 S University BlvdI am an ice cream expert, and this is one of my favorites. Plus, it's close.
Look, I know I am recommending a lot of ice cream places, but Sweet Action is awesome. Open late. On S. Broadway, so there are a ton of cool places to shop at and eat at nearby.
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Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayLook, I know I am recommending a lot of ice cream places, but Sweet Action is awesome. Open late. On S. Broadway, so there are a ton of cool places to shop at and eat at nearby.
If you are a coffee snob hipster, go here. I love it. Possibly the best coffee in Denver.
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Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North
244 Detroit StIf you are a coffee snob hipster, go here. I love it. Possibly the best coffee in Denver.
Great breakfast joint. Not much to look at, but a Jewish family runs it, and it's a Denver institution. Diners Drive-Ins and Dives did a show here. Not just a deli -- they serve full meals.
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The Bagel Deli & Restaurant
6439 E Hampden AveGreat breakfast joint. Not much to look at, but a Jewish family runs it, and it's a Denver institution. Diners Drive-Ins and Dives did a show here. Not just a deli -- they serve full meals.
One of the best coffee shops in Denver.
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Rooster and Moon Coffee Pub
955 Bannock StOne of the best coffee shops in Denver.
I know coffee. This one is pretty good, too.
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St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueI know coffee. This one is pretty good, too.
Coffee snobs will probably like this one, too. I know I do.
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Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveCoffee snobs will probably like this one, too. I know I do.
One of my favorite restaurants in Denver. Bistro. Lovely. Romantic.
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Table 6
609 Corona StOne of my favorite restaurants in Denver. Bistro. Lovely. Romantic.
Great high-end noodle house. I LOVE THE DUCK RAMEN and the little appetizers that are pillows of deliciousness. Can't remember what they are called.
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Bones
Great high-end noodle house. I LOVE THE DUCK RAMEN and the little appetizers that are pillows of deliciousness. Can't remember what they are called.
The only one other that the famous original one in Portland.
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveThe only one other that the famous original one in Portland.
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveDESSERT THAT IS TO DIE FOR.
Want to grab some Asian food fast and near my house? I just tried this place for the first time last week, and it was actually pretty good! The curry pad thai was delicious.
Saigon Fusion
8720 E Hampden AveWant to grab some Asian food fast and near my house? I just tried this place for the first time last week, and it was actually pretty good! The curry pad thai was delicious.
Village Inn
15200 E Iliff AveBasic, inexpensive breakfast very close to my house.
Some people think this is the best Indian food in Denver... I've never tried it. Let me know what you think!
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India's Restaurant
8921 E Hampden AveSome people think this is the best Indian food in Denver... I've never tried it. Let me know what you think!
Starbucks
8745 E Orchard Rd2nd closest Starbucks to the house.
Sightseeing
Close, easy hike, with waterfalls and canyon. A hidden gem. You are welcome.
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I-State Park ye-Castlewood Canyon
2989 CO-83Close, easy hike, with waterfalls and canyon. A hidden gem. You are welcome.
Quick drive, cool rock formations, easy hiking. Stop by the visitors center for a map and hike recommendations.
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Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrQuick drive, cool rock formations, easy hiking. Stop by the visitors center for a map and hike recommendations.
One of my favorite close hiking locations is Boulder's Chatauqua Park. My favorite trail is the 1st/2nd Flatiron trail, but the Royal Arch trail is a beautiful challenge. Shop on Pearl Street after!
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Chautauqua Community House
301 Baseline RdOne of my favorite close hiking locations is Boulder's Chatauqua Park. My favorite trail is the 1st/2nd Flatiron trail, but the Royal Arch trail is a beautiful challenge. Shop on Pearl Street after!
If you want to see the beauty of Colorado, you have to go to RMNP. Hike the Ouzel falls trail. Or Emerald Lake. You really can't go wrong. Go early. Check with the rangers at the visitors center.
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Iphondo lomhlaba lwaseRocky Mountain
If you want to see the beauty of Colorado, you have to go to RMNP. Hike the Ouzel falls trail. Or Emerald Lake. You really can't go wrong. Go early. Check with the rangers at the visitors center.
Essentials
Great salad bar for a quick lunch. Closest Whole Foods.
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Whole Foods Market
5910 CO-177Great salad bar for a quick lunch. Closest Whole Foods.
This is probably the grocery store I go to the most... has the best prices, I think!
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King Soopers
3190 S Parker RdThis is probably the grocery store I go to the most... has the best prices, I think!
Brand-new Target just down the road. They do have a small grocery section.
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Target
7777 E Hampden AveBrand-new Target just down the road. They do have a small grocery section.
Well, we finally have one, and a few more are opening.
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Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado BlvdWell, we finally have one, and a few more are opening.
Drinks & Nightlife
What's a really nice restaurant/bar I can to go with my friends? This is it. Save room and walk down to Little Man Ice Cream for amazing homemade dessert.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveWhat's a really nice restaurant/bar I can to go with my friends? This is it. Save room and walk down to Little Man Ice Cream for amazing homemade dessert.
Bowling, shuffleboard, other games... good food, bar... My friends love to have get-togethers here.
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Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayBowling, shuffleboard, other games... good food, bar... My friends love to have get-togethers here.
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite things to take friends to when they are visiting Denver.
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I-Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StOne of my favorite things to take friends to when they are visiting Denver.
I love taking friends on free curator-guided tours of the excellent collection here.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyI love taking friends on free curator-guided tours of the excellent collection here.
Shopping
Favorite gift shop on S. Broadway. Just check out all the little indy shops on South Broadway. It's fun.
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Decade
56 S BroadwayFavorite gift shop on S. Broadway. Just check out all the little indy shops on South Broadway. It's fun.