Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Waffle Brothers Restaurant
700 E 1st AveConvenient for breakfast & coffee
Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood
2625 E 2nd AveSeafood & Oysters, lively bar
Taki Sushi
420 E Bayaud AveDelicious sushi
Carmine's on Penn
92 S Pennsylvania StExcellent pasta - family style dining
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveGreat brunch - try the giant cinnamon rolls!
Best breakfast burritos! Pick them up to go before heading up to ski or snowboard!
122 locals recommend
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardBest breakfast burritos! Pick them up to go before heading up to ski or snowboard!
LaMar's Donuts and Coffee
990 W 6th AveBest donuts!
La Loma
1801 BroadwayHuge margaritas and very tasty Mexican food
$2 Tamales Tuesday, plus a great happy hour. Try the Micheladas! Vegetarian options.
30 locals recommend
Armida's
840 Lincoln St$2 Tamales Tuesday, plus a great happy hour. Try the Micheladas! Vegetarian options.
Patxi's Pizza Cherry Creek
185 Steele StDeep dish pizza
Rialto Cafe
934 16th St MallHuge Mimosa bar during weekend brunch with unlimited pastry bar
Acorn
3350 Brighton BlvdProbably one of the best restaurants in Denver's food scene right now!
This place is awesome and has the coolest bar inside!
“…a ONE-STOP CULINARY ADVENTURE where people can buy such items as fresh-baked bread, charcuterie, cheese and rotisserie-style meals, eating there or taking the grab-and-go option. It’s very community-oriented…You can sip wine while you walk to the the fish market, the butcher and the baker.” – Denver Post
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StThis place is awesome and has the coolest bar inside!
“…a ONE-STOP CULINARY ADVENTURE where people can buy such items as fresh-baked bread, charcuterie, cheese and rotisserie-style meals, eating there or taking the grab-and-go option. It’s very community-oriented…You can sip wine while you walk to the the fish market, the butcher and the baker.” – Denver Post
Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North
244 Detroit StMy favorite slow drip coffee. Nice ambiance!
A great eatery, hip vibe and great staff. Always great food and craft cocktails.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveA great eatery, hip vibe and great staff. Always great food and craft cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun for a night out to meet new people, play games, plus good food & drinks.
298 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayFun for a night out to meet new people, play games, plus good food & drinks.
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveDelicious tacos and huge tequila selection
Shopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveShopping!
Everything Else
Logan Liquors
100 S Logan StDrive Through window
Volleyball, BBQ, running/walking Wash Park has it all - great trails and pet friendly
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Volleyball, BBQ, running/walking Wash Park has it all - great trails and pet friendly
Essentials
Safeway
757 E 20th AveGrocery shopping
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StGrocery Shopping
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveGrocery Shopping
Arts & Culture
Always great for a rainy or cold afternoon - there is so much to explore at the museum.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyAlways great for a rainy or cold afternoon - there is so much to explore at the museum.
First Friday of every month all the galleries open with new exhibitions. Lots of fun! Wear walking shoes as you typically have to park a little ways out and walk in. Gallery row is on Santa Fe from 1st through 6th usually.
42 locals recommend
Santa Fe Drive
Santa Fe DriveFirst Friday of every month all the galleries open with new exhibitions. Lots of fun! Wear walking shoes as you typically have to park a little ways out and walk in. Gallery row is on Santa Fe from 1st through 6th usually.
Parks & Nature
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StVery beautiful in spring, summer and fall!