Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
All of the suggestions within this section are close to our house, most are within walking distance.
Some of the best coffee in Denver, and off the beaten track
41 locals recommend
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StSome of the best coffee in Denver, and off the beaten track
Within walking or biking distance on the other side of the lake from our house. The daily biscuit offerings are delicious, and they have great coffee too!
86 locals recommend
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveWithin walking or biking distance on the other side of the lake from our house. The daily biscuit offerings are delicious, and they have great coffee too!
Brew Culture Coffee
3620 W Colfax AveGreat coffee right around the corner!
Good beer, right around the corner, with a regular food truck and occasional music or other events.
68 locals recommend
Seedstock Brewery
3610 W Colfax AveGood beer, right around the corner, with a regular food truck and occasional music or other events.
There are several food stalls offering a varieties of tasty options (Tacos, burgers made with interesting game, gyros, arepas, lobster rolls, pizza and more). There is an indoor bar and a rooftop bar, and a brewery will be opening soon. During the day, a coffeebar is also available. Great place for food and drink in the neighborhood!
148 locals recommend
Edgewater Public Market
5505 W 20th AveThere are several food stalls offering a varieties of tasty options (Tacos, burgers made with interesting game, gyros, arepas, lobster rolls, pizza and more). There is an indoor bar and a rooftop bar, and a brewery will be opening soon. During the day, a coffeebar is also available. Great place for food and drink in the neighborhood!
Reminiscent of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, with some of the best ice cream in Denver. Fun for the whole family.
50 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream Factory
4411 W Colfax AveReminiscent of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, with some of the best ice cream in Denver. Fun for the whole family.
Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria
Great rooftop views with good beer and pizza
Latino owned brewery that often offers live music and a lively fun patio. Right next to the Broncos stadium.
15 locals recommend
Raices Brewing Company
2060 W Colfax AveLatino owned brewery that often offers live music and a lively fun patio. Right next to the Broncos stadium.
Entertainment & Activities
Food and drinks are brought right to your seat as you watch the latest movies. Within walking distance of the house.
140 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveFood and drinks are brought right to your seat as you watch the latest movies. Within walking distance of the house.
The gardens are beautiful, and there are usually visiting artist pieces tucked in among the greenery.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThe gardens are beautiful, and there are usually visiting artist pieces tucked in among the greenery.
One of a kind experience. I can't recommend the food (except for sopapillas), but I can guarantee you've never been anywhere like it! The live dive shows are fun to watch while you eat, and as you explore, you will find many unexpected surprises.
137 locals recommend
Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveOne of a kind experience. I can't recommend the food (except for sopapillas), but I can guarantee you've never been anywhere like it! The live dive shows are fun to watch while you eat, and as you explore, you will find many unexpected surprises.
Arts & Culture
The building itself is stunning, and there are regular traveling shows, as well as an interesting permanent collection.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe building itself is stunning, and there are regular traveling shows, as well as an interesting permanent collection.
Within walking distance, this place offers a totally unique, immersive art experience
272 locals recommend
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StWithin walking distance, this place offers a totally unique, immersive art experience
Parks & Nature
Maroon Bells
Stunning mountain scenery
Drinks & Nightlife
Newly remodeled Union Station is full of buzzing restaurants and bars. Great place to visit night or day. Also the hub for the light rail and buses.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
Newly remodeled Union Station is full of buzzing restaurants and bars. Great place to visit night or day. Also the hub for the light rail and buses.
You enter through a secret panel in what looks like a small bookshop to enjoy some of the best drinks in Denver.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StYou enter through a secret panel in what looks like a small bookshop to enjoy some of the best drinks in Denver.