Sophie’s guidebook
Best Restos: Where to Eat in Denver
Denver is a constantly growing and changing city, but there are some spots that stay and are a part of the local flora and fauna. Be sure to check out these places for a real feel for the city.
Brewery, burgers, Boggle. What more could you want? Perfect patio for afternoon beers/ food. Classic Colorado.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StBrewery, burgers, Boggle. What more could you want? Perfect patio for afternoon beers/ food. Classic Colorado.
Torchys Tacos
1085 N BroadwayOkay, this is originally from Texas but delicious and nearby!
Hands down best restaurant I've been to in awhile--you MUST try their cocktails.
84 locals recommend
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware StHands down best restaurant I've been to in awhile--you MUST try their cocktails.
Linger
2030 W 30th AveRoot Down
1600 W 33rd AveAs local as you get--with great food to boot! A must.
Sputnik
3 S BroadwayGotta get their fries with habanero jelly jam
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveClassic Americana, upscaled and delish.
Best kept secret in town--and best Japanese food you will eat outside of Japan. Go for lunch, spoil yourself and get a bit of everything with their bento lunches.
90 locals recommend
Domo Japanese Country Food Restaurant
1365 Osage StBest kept secret in town--and best Japanese food you will eat outside of Japan. Go for lunch, spoil yourself and get a bit of everything with their bento lunches.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StMore than just a restaurant/cafe. Also the hub of life and community in Denver. Weekly spoken word poetry on Sundays, Swing Dancing lessons on Tues/Thursdays, and a full calendar every week. Be sure to check em out!
72 locals recommend
Mercury Cafe
2199 California StMore than just a restaurant/cafe. Also the hub of life and community in Denver. Weekly spoken word poetry on Sundays, Swing Dancing lessons on Tues/Thursdays, and a full calendar every week. Be sure to check em out!
Hidden neighborhood gem. Indo-carribean food. Anything can be made vegan/veg. Delish spices. Usually dead quiet, but don't be fooled!
19 locals recommend
Bang Up To The Elephant!
1310 Pearl StHidden neighborhood gem. Indo-carribean food. Anything can be made vegan/veg. Delish spices. Usually dead quiet, but don't be fooled!
Classic neighborhood haunt--one of the original vegetarian restaurants in denver.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveClassic neighborhood haunt--one of the original vegetarian restaurants in denver.
The truly original vegetarian/vegan place in town. Been around for decades, and for a good reason! Try their seitan buffalo wings
225 locals recommend
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueThe truly original vegetarian/vegan place in town. Been around for decades, and for a good reason! Try their seitan buffalo wings
As close as you can get to real Israeli cuisine/ middle eastern flavors!
83 locals recommend
Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdAs close as you can get to real Israeli cuisine/ middle eastern flavors!
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThe Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StCoffee Coffee Coffee
Denver is filled with excellent coffee. Be sure to check out these places!
One of the oldest roasters in Denver, delicious coffee, fun pastries, good service. And no WiFi! So you have to actually look away from your devices and talk with your friends
107 locals recommend
Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveOne of the oldest roasters in Denver, delicious coffee, fun pastries, good service. And no WiFi! So you have to actually look away from your devices and talk with your friends
Amethyst Coffee
1111 BroadwayPerfect Cortados.
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StSteam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StThump Coffee
1201 E 13th AveThe original working coffee-shop. Feel free to sit here for hours, with friends, playing chess with locals, or working on your laptop. Try the chocolate chip cookie. I swear by it
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueThe original working coffee-shop. Feel free to sit here for hours, with friends, playing chess with locals, or working on your laptop. Try the chocolate chip cookie. I swear by it
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st AveStella's Gourmet Coffee and Such
1476 S Pearl StThe Sojourners Coffee & Tea
1501 S Holly StPablo's Coffee - Penn Street
1300 Pennsylvania StPablo's Coffee - East Colfax
7701 E Colfax AveCoffee at The Point
710 E 26th AvePurple Door Coffee
1640 Sherman StreetWhittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveLocal, community oriented. Amazing
Bougie cocktails, and even better coffee. (I recommend the ham and cheese croissant with jam and mustard).
61 locals recommend
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveBougie cocktails, and even better coffee. (I recommend the ham and cheese croissant with jam and mustard).
Where to Drink
Bars bars bars. Brewries. And fancy cocktails.
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveThe Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveSputnik
3 S BroadwayRetrograde
530 E 19th AveSpeakeasy--hidden in an ice-cream store! Good luck finding it!
Piano bar! With nightly sing-alongs. Classic dive
63 locals recommend
Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1550 Court PlPiano bar! With nightly sing-alongs. Classic dive
P S Lounge
3416 E Colfax AveDive away--every woman gets a rose when she goes. Cash only
The Park Tavern & Restaurant
931 E 11th Avegood trivia! fun drinks, solid happy hour
Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StThis is the cocktails, the talk of town these days
Union Station LRT Nb
Union Station
Breckenridge Brewery
2920 Brewery LnOne of my favorite denver beers
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StMCA Cafe
1485 Delgany StBest rooftop views, at the top of the museum of contemporary art
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StGo!
Vesper Lounge
233 E 7th Avekiller happy hour prices
MAX's Wine Dive
696 Sherman StWilliams & Graham
3160 Tejon StForest Room 5
2532 15th StShopping!
Support the local economy while you're here!
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueBooks books books
Wax Trax
638 E 13th AveBuffalo Exchange
51 BroadwayIRIS Piercing Studio and Jewelry Gallery
216 E 13th AveQueen City General Store
South Pearl Street
South Pearl StreetGreat vibe, lots of shops, restos and more
Support local food justice! Hydroponic lettuce farm, community center, and distribution center for fresh food in a food desert.
The GrowHaus
4751 York StSupport local food justice! Hydroponic lettuce farm, community center, and distribution center for fresh food in a food desert.
The dispensary of my choice--nearby and professional. High quality, and good stock!
18 locals recommend
Lightshade Rec Dispensary
745 E 6th AveThe dispensary of my choice--nearby and professional. High quality, and good stock!