Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Right around the block - nice friendly people and good coffee.
47 locals recommend
Cherry Bean - Coffee
4059 Tejon StRight around the block - nice friendly people and good coffee.
This is just a tortilla bakery, but if you want some food to take to go, they have amazing tamales and enchiladas. They are SPICY though, so stay away if you're not into that. The salsa is delicious (also veryyy spicy), and the tortilla chips are made fresh every day. There isn't much advertisement on the building, but just walk in and tell them what you want, they're very nice!
7 locals recommend
Pochitos Tortilla Factory
4421 Tejon StThis is just a tortilla bakery, but if you want some food to take to go, they have amazing tamales and enchiladas. They are SPICY though, so stay away if you're not into that. The salsa is delicious (also veryyy spicy), and the tortilla chips are made fresh every day. There isn't much advertisement on the building, but just walk in and tell them what you want, they're very nice!
Great brunch and nice patio if the weather is nice. Drinks are a little pricey, but that seems to be happening all over Denver.
189 locals recommend
Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th AveGreat brunch and nice patio if the weather is nice. Drinks are a little pricey, but that seems to be happening all over Denver.
Delicious sushi in LoHi. I usually let the chef, server, or bartender choose and it's always amazing.
35 locals recommend
Green Fine Salad Co.
1137 16th St MallDelicious sushi in LoHi. I usually let the chef, server, or bartender choose and it's always amazing.
Always a good meal here. It can get pricey so go during happy hour and sit at the bar. The lamb sliders are great!
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveAlways a good meal here. It can get pricey so go during happy hour and sit at the bar. The lamb sliders are great!
Cheap authentic Mexican food. Great salsas. Good to dine in quickly or take out.
44 locals recommend
Los Carboncitos
3757 N Pecos StCheap authentic Mexican food. Great salsas. Good to dine in quickly or take out.
Another great authentic Mexican spot. The queso is so good. Fast pace, no frills.
17 locals recommend
La Mexicana Taqueria at Highlands
2538 W 32nd AveAnother great authentic Mexican spot. The queso is so good. Fast pace, no frills.
Delicious Cuban Cafe for coffee or a bite to eat (breakfast and lunch).
37 locals recommend
Buchi Cafe Cubano
Delicious Cuban Cafe for coffee or a bite to eat (breakfast and lunch).
Best bagels in town, but you'll have to wait in line and it's not super close to my place.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveBest bagels in town, but you'll have to wait in line and it's not super close to my place.
Hops & Pie/Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson StDelicious pizza and great beers on tap.
Brazilian food - so good. They're a little funny about reservations on the weekend so call if you're looking to go prime time.
52 locals recommend
Cafe Brazil
4408 Lowell BlvdBrazilian food - so good. They're a little funny about reservations on the weekend so call if you're looking to go prime time.
Fantastic wings. Order at the counter and grab a drink and a seat.
115 locals recommend
Fire On The Mountain Buffalo Wings - Denver
3801 West 32nd AvenueFantastic wings. Order at the counter and grab a drink and a seat.
Great little breakfast spot just down the street! Expect a wait if you go later in the morning, especially on a weekend.
94 locals recommend
Sunny's
2339 W 44th AveGreat little breakfast spot just down the street! Expect a wait if you go later in the morning, especially on a weekend.
Park Burger Highlands
2643 West 32nd AvenueSmall little burger place if you're in the mood.
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveGreat for sports, beer, and burgers.
Spicy chicken ramen, best in town. Expect a wait and a noisy little restaurant, but the food is great.
319 locals recommend
Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveSpicy chicken ramen, best in town. Expect a wait and a noisy little restaurant, but the food is great.
Gallop Cafe
2401 W 32nd AveGreat cafe and coffee shop for a quick breakfast bite.
El Jefe Denver
2450 W 44th AveTrendy Mexican close to the house.
Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StOrder at the counter style place. Delicious.
Hot new restaurant just around the corner on 41st and Tejon. The menu blends both Japanese and Italian cuisines - it's very unique and delicious. I'd recommend this place for a special night out as it can get pricey with wine and/or cocktails (the Japanese whisky and soda is delicious - sounds simple but it's great).
22 locals recommend
The Wolf's Tailor
4058 Tejon StHot new restaurant just around the corner on 41st and Tejon. The menu blends both Japanese and Italian cuisines - it's very unique and delicious. I'd recommend this place for a special night out as it can get pricey with wine and/or cocktails (the Japanese whisky and soda is delicious - sounds simple but it's great).
Nice little Latin restaurant around the corner - locally owned. Happy Hour specials are great, mole enchiladas are delicious... hasn't been open for very long so I haven't been able to try too much else.
10 locals recommend
Necio Mexican Kitchen
4001 Tejon StNice little Latin restaurant around the corner - locally owned. Happy Hour specials are great, mole enchiladas are delicious... hasn't been open for very long so I haven't been able to try too much else.
Coffee Shop during the day, bar in the evening. Good bagels (for Denver - they are outsourced from Leroy's) and I believe they have added a few other menu items. Nice large outdoor space in the summer.
28 locals recommend
The Radiator
2139 W 44th AveCoffee Shop during the day, bar in the evening. Good bagels (for Denver - they are outsourced from Leroy's) and I believe they have added a few other menu items. Nice large outdoor space in the summer.
Think Chipotle but local. Counter service food (burritos, bowls, quesadillas, etc.) and a full service bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. Good for a quick, cheap, local spot.
30 locals recommend
Illegal Pete's Northside
1851 W 38th AveThink Chipotle but local. Counter service food (burritos, bowls, quesadillas, etc.) and a full service bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. Good for a quick, cheap, local spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy with good cocktails if you're into that scene. Expect a wait and high prices, but it's cool and trendy.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StSpeakeasy with good cocktails if you're into that scene. Expect a wait and high prices, but it's cool and trendy.
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveBluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax AveFillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StThis is also a restaurant with great food, but they usually have great music as well late night.
213 locals recommend
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StThis is also a restaurant with great food, but they usually have great music as well late night.
This place gets great local bands and can be a rowdy night.
104 locals recommend
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
2637 Welton StThis place gets great local bands and can be a rowdy night.
Divey bar with delicious tater tots and PBR, among other craft beers.
82 locals recommend
Highland Tavern
3400 Navajo StDivey bar with delicious tater tots and PBR, among other craft beers.
Forest Room 5
2532 15th StHipster bar.
Sometimes divey, sometimes hipster. They have decent bar food, but the vibe is hit or miss depending on what you like.
55 locals recommend
Occidental
1950 W 32nd AveSometimes divey, sometimes hipster. They have decent bar food, but the vibe is hit or miss depending on what you like.
El Five
2930 15th StSupposed to be cool, haven't been. Nice bar with views of downtown.
Fun brewery with a great atmosphere (best in the summer - big patio).
240 locals recommend
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StFun brewery with a great atmosphere (best in the summer - big patio).
Entertainment & Activities
Coors Field
2001 Blake StSports Authority Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant StBall Arena
1000 Chopper CirIf you're new you get a free week. Classes are hot and can be full, but it's a great work out.
110 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
3041 Zuni StIf you're new you get a free week. Classes are hot and can be full, but it's a great work out.
Parks & Nature
Red Rocks is a must visit if you have a car and some time. If you can't make it for a show, you can always visit during the day. You can usually make it down into the museum, just check the hours on their website.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks is a must visit if you have a car and some time. If you can't make it for a show, you can always visit during the day. You can usually make it down into the museum, just check the hours on their website.
Short, beautiful hike to a lake and a glacier. Easy 45 minute drive from Denver if there's no traffic.
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadShort, beautiful hike to a lake and a glacier. Easy 45 minute drive from Denver if there's no traffic.
Large park in the middle of the Wash Park neighborhood. Summertime is full of people playing volleyball, running, hanging, or drinking.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Large park in the middle of the Wash Park neighborhood. Summertime is full of people playing volleyball, running, hanging, or drinking.
In the summer they do "Jazz in the Park," it's free and a nice Sunday evening activity.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdIn the summer they do "Jazz in the Park," it's free and a nice Sunday evening activity.
Good park for a walking/jogging trail. Good views of the mountains and the city.
437 locals recommend
Sloans Lake
Good park for a walking/jogging trail. Good views of the mountains and the city.
Essentials
Safeway
757 E 20th AveKing Soopers
1155 E 9th AveSmall little liquor store a block from the house. Nice guy runs the place. Not a huge selection but enough.
Gold Nugget Liquors
4050 Tejon StSmall little liquor store a block from the house. Nice guy runs the place. Not a huge selection but enough.
Cask and Craft
3744 Tejon StSpecialty beer and wine and super friendly owner.
Arts & Culture
Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StLots of Art Galleries up and down Tennyson Street.
Everything Else
Don's Club Tavern
723 E 6th AveGreat dive bar.