Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Located just around the corner from our home, the convenience can’t be beat! Luckily, they also serve some delicious coffee, cold brew and espresso drinks, as well as some great nibbles, like pastries and toast. Chelsea loves to get an Americano with a piece of biscotti.
110 recommandé par les habitants
Huckleberry Roasters
4301 N Pecos StLocated just around the corner from our home, the convenience can’t be beat! Luckily, they also serve some delicious coffee, cold brew and espresso drinks, as well as some great nibbles, like pastries and toast. Chelsea loves to get an Americano with a piece of biscotti.
A family-owned neighborhood coffee shop with a very friendly atmosphere, serving high quality Central American and Caribbean coffee! Great place to do some work.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Cherry Bean - Coffee
4059 Tejon StA family-owned neighborhood coffee shop with a very friendly atmosphere, serving high quality Central American and Caribbean coffee! Great place to do some work.
Specialty coffee drinks & pastries served in a train station setup with outdoor seats. Grab some caffeine and take a stroll around Union Station.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Pigtrain Coffee Company
1701 Wynkoop StSpecialty coffee drinks & pastries served in a train station setup with outdoor seats. Grab some caffeine and take a stroll around Union Station.
Convenient walk for great coffee and a relaxing hangout.
69 recommandé par les habitants
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
2139 W 44th AveConvenient walk for great coffee and a relaxing hangout.
Very cool, airy space to work or hang while sipping some delicious Nitro cold brew.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Allegro Coffee Roasters
4040 Tennyson StVery cool, airy space to work or hang while sipping some delicious Nitro cold brew.
Eclectic noshes and a chill hipster vibe, plus awesome coffee, of course. Note: They also have a bodega at The Denver Central Market!
275 recommandé par les habitants
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StEclectic noshes and a chill hipster vibe, plus awesome coffee, of course. Note: They also have a bodega at The Denver Central Market!
A midcentury-modern space featuring delicious American fare, only a convenient walk away. Try the bacon flight!
189 recommandé par les habitants
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveA midcentury-modern space featuring delicious American fare, only a convenient walk away. Try the bacon flight!
A breakfast and lunch “diner” serving homemade comfort fare and re-imagined classics. Just a quick drive or a long stroll. Note: They don’t take reservations, so swing on down and put your name in.
112 recommandé par les habitants
The Universal
2911 W 38th AveA breakfast and lunch “diner” serving homemade comfort fare and re-imagined classics. Just a quick drive or a long stroll. Note: They don’t take reservations, so swing on down and put your name in.
A family-favorite with amazing food, great atmosphere, and HUGE portions. Try the pancake of the day!
Note: As the name indicates, they don’t take reservations, so swing on down and put your name in. Grab a complimentary coffee or a specialty drink from Pigtrain while you wait.
862 recommandé par les habitants
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveA family-favorite with amazing food, great atmosphere, and HUGE portions. Try the pancake of the day!
Note: As the name indicates, they don’t take reservations, so swing on down and put your name in. Grab a complimentary coffee or a specialty drink from Pigtrain while you wait.
Classic dishes with a twist and a focus on organic, natural and locally-sourced ingredients. Located in a converted filling station!
Note: Brunch is served Friday-Sunday. There is usually a wait to be seated if you don’t have a reservation.
515 recommandé par les habitants
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveClassic dishes with a twist and a focus on organic, natural and locally-sourced ingredients. Located in a converted filling station!
Note: Brunch is served Friday-Sunday. There is usually a wait to be seated if you don’t have a reservation.
As you’ll see on their rooftop signage, this restaurant used to be a mortuary! Great rooftop deck with awesome brunch as well as amazing deals for happy hour food and drink. Note: They only serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays, and there is usually a line out the door.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveAs you’ll see on their rooftop signage, this restaurant used to be a mortuary! Great rooftop deck with awesome brunch as well as amazing deals for happy hour food and drink. Note: They only serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays, and there is usually a line out the door.
Asian fusion restaurant serving some delicious ramen. Note: They don’t take reservations so there is often a long wait. But you can also order to-go!
319 recommandé par les habitants
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveAsian fusion restaurant serving some delicious ramen. Note: They don’t take reservations so there is often a long wait. But you can also order to-go!
Mizu Izakaya
1560 Boulder StArtsy Japanese tavern with great happy hour specials.
For lunch, check out Domo for awesome deals on homestyle Japanese fare beyond just sushi.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage StFor lunch, check out Domo for awesome deals on homestyle Japanese fare beyond just sushi.
Incredible rooftop restaurant with the best views of the Downtown Denver skyline, serving Mediterranean tapas.
Note: You may need a reservation over a week out.
291 recommandé par les habitants
El Five
2930 15th StIncredible rooftop restaurant with the best views of the Downtown Denver skyline, serving Mediterranean tapas.
Note: You may need a reservation over a week out.
Italian spot serving a wide selection of bruschetta & wine in rustic-chic digs with outdoor seating. Note: Don’t miss their “Board & Bottle” special on Mondays and Tuesdays after 8pm where you get a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine for only $20!
155 recommandé par les habitants
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StItalian spot serving a wide selection of bruschetta & wine in rustic-chic digs with outdoor seating. Note: Don’t miss their “Board & Bottle” special on Mondays and Tuesdays after 8pm where you get a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine for only $20!
The Chipotle of Indian food! Built on the flavors of southern India and focusing on fresh ingredients; delicious and spicy. Note: Their first location is at 1441 26th St in RiNo.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StThe Chipotle of Indian food! Built on the flavors of southern India and focusing on fresh ingredients; delicious and spicy. Note: Their first location is at 1441 26th St in RiNo.
The Chipotle of pizza! Amazingly authentic pizza made the southern Italian way. They also serve yummy salads (we love the Antica), wine and beer.
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Pizzeria Locale
550 Broadway BlvdThe Chipotle of pizza! Amazingly authentic pizza made the southern Italian way. They also serve yummy salads (we love the Antica), wine and beer.
Boulder-born restaurant similar to Chipotle. Delicious and great atmosphere with a full bar and live music! Note: They have five other locations around the city, including one in LoDo on the 16th Street Mall.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Illegal Pete's Northside
1851 W 38th AveBoulder-born restaurant similar to Chipotle. Delicious and great atmosphere with a full bar and live music! Note: They have five other locations around the city, including one in LoDo on the 16th Street Mall.
Fast, healthful, and satisfying food made with real ingredients. All gluten-free and vegetarian!
110 recommandé par les habitants
Vital Root
3915 Tennyson StFast, healthful, and satisfying food made with real ingredients. All gluten-free and vegetarian!
All-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails as well as house made Kombucha. From-scratch and filling. Note: From the team behind Acorn (one of our favorite restaurants located in The Source).
27 recommandé par les habitants
Brider
1644 Platte StAll-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails as well as house made Kombucha. From-scratch and filling. Note: From the team behind Acorn (one of our favorite restaurants located in The Source).
A modern-day food hall inspired by European markets and food truck roundups! Includes 7 different restaurant concepts housed in modified shipping containers providing an eclectic mix of affordably priced, chef-inspired cuisine. After ordering your food, grab a beverage at one of the two large bars (main level and rooftop) or take a seat and a cocktail server will find you to place your order. Awesome skyline views from the rooftop deck!
651 recommandé par les habitants
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetA modern-day food hall inspired by European markets and food truck roundups! Includes 7 different restaurant concepts housed in modified shipping containers providing an eclectic mix of affordably priced, chef-inspired cuisine. After ordering your food, grab a beverage at one of the two large bars (main level and rooftop) or take a seat and a cocktail server will find you to place your order. Awesome skyline views from the rooftop deck!
A gourmet marketplace and food hall housing a variety of local vendors, including a bakery, coffee shop, fish market, butcher, rotisserie, chocolate shop, ice cream, wood-fired pizza, salads, and sandwiches, plus an outstanding bar, serving cocktails, beer, and wine.
283 recommandé par les habitants
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StA gourmet marketplace and food hall housing a variety of local vendors, including a bakery, coffee shop, fish market, butcher, rotisserie, chocolate shop, ice cream, wood-fired pizza, salads, and sandwiches, plus an outstanding bar, serving cocktails, beer, and wine.
A mix of 16 take-away and dine-in restaurants and bars in Denver’s historic Dairy Block in the very heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood!
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StA mix of 16 take-away and dine-in restaurants and bars in Denver’s historic Dairy Block in the very heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood!
Beautifully renovated train station housing multiple restaurants, shops, and even a hotel! Grab a drink at the Terminal Bar and walk around the entire station or sit outside on the patio. Mercantile and Next Door are two of our faves here. Note: They also feature a Farmers Market every Saturday in the summer.
889 recommandé par les habitants
LoDo
Beautifully renovated train station housing multiple restaurants, shops, and even a hotel! Grab a drink at the Terminal Bar and walk around the entire station or sit outside on the patio. Mercantile and Next Door are two of our faves here. Note: They also feature a Farmers Market every Saturday in the summer.
A bustling artisan food market featuring a bar and 13 vendors, including two of our favorites, Comida (Mexican) and Acorn (shared plates).
275 recommandé par les habitants
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdA bustling artisan food market featuring a bar and 13 vendors, including two of our favorites, Comida (Mexican) and Acorn (shared plates).
One of our favorite restaurants for shared plates. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants for shared plates. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
The line is long, but they have some amazing flavors and they provide entertainment on summer nights so the wait goes pretty fast! Also check out their sister spot, Sweet Cooie’s, for some classically inspired confections.
538 recommandé par les habitants
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StThe line is long, but they have some amazing flavors and they provide entertainment on summer nights so the wait goes pretty fast! Also check out their sister spot, Sweet Cooie’s, for some classically inspired confections.
Sweet Cooie's Ice Cream and Confectionery
3506 12th AveSister spot to Little Man!
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th AveWe love the produce and flowers at Sprouts.
Drinks & Nightlife
True prohibition-style speakeasy set behind a bookstore façade with delicious hand-crafted cocktails and small plates.
427 recommandé par les habitants
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StTrue prohibition-style speakeasy set behind a bookstore façade with delicious hand-crafted cocktails and small plates.
This dog-friendly outdoor beer garden is perfect for a sunny Colorado afternoon! Plus, they have food trucks that rotate through.
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Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StThis dog-friendly outdoor beer garden is perfect for a sunny Colorado afternoon! Plus, they have food trucks that rotate through.
Casual neighborhood beer bar within walking distance, featuring a great selection of local brews & spirits.
46 recommandé par les habitants
The Monkey Bar
1112 Santa Fe DrCasual neighborhood beer bar within walking distance, featuring a great selection of local brews & spirits.
Bar & grill offering 40-plus tap beers & a rooftop patio with beautiful views of the city skyline.
118 recommandé par les habitants
Ale House
2501 16th StBar & grill offering 40-plus tap beers & a rooftop patio with beautiful views of the city skyline.
Family-run microbrewery creating French-inspired craft beers, with a taproom & food truck vendors. Walkable!
73 recommandé par les habitants
Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa StFamily-run microbrewery creating French-inspired craft beers, with a taproom & food truck vendors. Walkable!
Craft beer & American grub served in casual digs with a large patio featuring picnic tables & games.
190 recommandé par les habitants
Recess Beer Garden
2715 17th StCraft beer & American grub served in casual digs with a large patio featuring picnic tables & games.
Ste Ellie
1553 Platte StSleek and comfy lounge hidden below Colt & Gray.