Eliot & Mariana’s Guide to Denver!
Breakfast
Places that open early so you can get a jump on your day.
Their breakfast burritos and green chile are beloved by all Denverites. This is our tradition before we head up to the mountains!
122 locals recommend
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardTheir breakfast burritos and green chile are beloved by all Denverites. This is our tradition before we head up to the mountains!
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveSouthern-style breakfast biscuits!
Leroy's Bagels
4432 W 29th AveExcellent bagels and bagel sandwiches
Brunch
Some of the best pancakes I've ever had! Excellent bennies as well. Corned beef hash is also another old standby.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSome of the best pancakes I've ever had! Excellent bennies as well. Corned beef hash is also another old standby.
Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveDelicious and hearty cajun-inspired food
The Universal
2911 W 38th AveTrendy brunch spot with delicious twists on classics
Delicious vegetarian/vegan friendly spot for brunch or dinner. Also, bottomless mimosas.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveDelicious vegetarian/vegan friendly spot for brunch or dinner. Also, bottomless mimosas.
Treat yoself
Some of the best donuts in Denver. You can inject booze into your donuts for a little extra somethin' somethin'.
22 locals recommend
Habit Doughnut Dispensary
1553 Platte StSome of the best donuts in Denver. You can inject booze into your donuts for a little extra somethin' somethin'.
THE Denver donut spot. Lots of elaborately designed delights, open 24 hours.
19 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 East Colfax AvenueTHE Denver donut spot. Lots of elaborately designed delights, open 24 hours.
Ice cream in a giant iconic milk jug. People line up even in the middle of winter. Worth the wait!
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StIce cream in a giant iconic milk jug. People line up even in the middle of winter. Worth the wait!
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveAnother delicious local ice cream joint.
Drool worthy ice cream in the front, chic speakeasy in the back! (Ring the bell on the freezer doors!)
17 locals recommend
Frozen Matter
530 E 19th AveDrool worthy ice cream in the front, chic speakeasy in the back! (Ring the bell on the freezer doors!)
Food scene
Trendy globally inspired restaurant. They have a rooftop patio where you can eat right under the (O)linger sign. History bit: the space used to be Olinger Mortuaries, but it has since been rebranded as an "eatuary".
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveTrendy globally inspired restaurant. They have a rooftop patio where you can eat right under the (O)linger sign. History bit: the space used to be Olinger Mortuaries, but it has since been rebranded as an "eatuary".
El Five
2930 15th StDelicious Mediterranean fare for a special night out. Great city views.
Food market concept in the always happening RiNo (River North) neighborhood, which has no shortage of breweries and patios. Lots of murals/street art in this area--the alley behind the market is a good start.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StFood market concept in the always happening RiNo (River North) neighborhood, which has no shortage of breweries and patios. Lots of murals/street art in this area--the alley behind the market is a good start.
Modern food market concept with some art installations in the alley.
146 locals recommend
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StModern food market concept with some art installations in the alley.
Yet another market eatery concept. This one includes a pour-your-own beer station. Located in the South Broadway area, a fun place to go out.
21 locals recommend
Broadway Market Denver
950 BroadwayYet another market eatery concept. This one includes a pour-your-own beer station. Located in the South Broadway area, a fun place to go out.
If you're craving Mediterranean, this place has many delicious offerings, all of which go well with their fresh house-made pitas.
29 locals recommend
Ash'Kara
2005 W 33rd AveIf you're craving Mediterranean, this place has many delicious offerings, all of which go well with their fresh house-made pitas.
Delicious food and drink (distilled in house!) in a fun, whimsical space
40 locals recommend
The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage StDelicious food and drink (distilled in house!) in a fun, whimsical space
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StA modern taco joint. The name says it all.
Delicious Indian/Nepalese food for cold wintery nights! And hot summer days, too.
52 locals recommend
Himchuli - Indian & Nepali Cuisine
3489 W 32nd AveDelicious Indian/Nepalese food for cold wintery nights! And hot summer days, too.
Phở 95 Vietnamese Restaurant
1401 South Federal BoulevardOne of many great pho places along Federal!
Amazing fresh Israeli food in a cool renovated warehouse, The Source.
83 locals recommend
Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdAmazing fresh Israeli food in a cool renovated warehouse, The Source.
Best sushi in Denver, worth the long line, try the fatty Croatian tuna!
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StBest sushi in Denver, worth the long line, try the fatty Croatian tuna!
If you've ever wondered why nobody serves tapas dim-sum style, then look no further! This place has delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. The name really says it all--everything is super-mega-awesome!
47 locals recommend
SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StIf you've ever wondered why nobody serves tapas dim-sum style, then look no further! This place has delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. The name really says it all--everything is super-mega-awesome!
Brews
So many breweries in the city, it's hard to go wrong. Here are a few we like nearby!
Neighborhood brewery next to Broncos' stadium with cool vibes and board games. Very short walk.
84 locals recommend
Little Machine Beer
2924 W 20th AveNeighborhood brewery next to Broncos' stadium with cool vibes and board games. Very short walk.
Neighborhood brewery on the corner of Sloan Lake, with a rooftop patio, board games, and puppies everywhere.
193 locals recommend
Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardNeighborhood brewery on the corner of Sloan Lake, with a rooftop patio, board games, and puppies everywhere.
Great brewery on Tennyson. You can directly order amazing pizza/tacos from Mas Kaos next door.
73 locals recommend
Call to Arms Brewing Company
4526 Tennyson StGreat brewery on Tennyson. You can directly order amazing pizza/tacos from Mas Kaos next door.
An exception to "being in the area", but this is one of our hands down favorites. I've never had a beer here I didn't like.
78 locals recommend
Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StAn exception to "being in the area", but this is one of our hands down favorites. I've never had a beer here I didn't like.
Fun brewery with unique beers and great vibes! They do collaborations with Mexican breweries and also have chapulines at the bar, so you know they're legit.
6 locals recommend
Cerveceria Colorado
1635 Platte StFun brewery with unique beers and great vibes! They do collaborations with Mexican breweries and also have chapulines at the bar, so you know they're legit.
Great brews, games and food trucks in Denver's Santa Fe Art District
102 locals recommend
Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th AveGreat brews, games and food trucks in Denver's Santa Fe Art District
Sightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StA wonderful place to relax! Beautiful year round.
A fun museum for the whole family with many different exhibits. It's located in City Park, which has some classic views of the Denver skyline over the lake.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdA fun museum for the whole family with many different exhibits. It's located in City Park, which has some classic views of the Denver skyline over the lake.
Great place for a stroll, volleyball game or picnic, next door to the Botanic Garden.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Great place for a stroll, volleyball game or picnic, next door to the Botanic Garden.
Incredible abstract art exhibits and a cool rooftop cafe with views of downtown Denver.
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StIncredible abstract art exhibits and a cool rooftop cafe with views of downtown Denver.
Cherry Creek Trail
Best place to ride bikes in Denver!
He's peering into the Denver Convention Center. Check out a ballet, theater or opera at the nearby Performing Arts complex.
18 locals recommend
Big Blue Bear
750-776 14th StHe's peering into the Denver Convention Center. Check out a ballet, theater or opera at the nearby Performing Arts complex.
Take a free tour, it's the only way to climb to the top and take in the amazing views!
227 locals recommend
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveTake a free tour, it's the only way to climb to the top and take in the amazing views!
Sign up for a Denver Graffiti tour. You will get to see a ton of local murals and learn about the world of graffiti and street art. Super cool way to experience Rhino - an old warehouse district turned hipster haven.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Sign up for a Denver Graffiti tour. You will get to see a ton of local murals and learn about the world of graffiti and street art. Super cool way to experience Rhino - an old warehouse district turned hipster haven.
Cocktails
It's okay if beer isn't your thing.
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StBasement speakeasy
Ste Ellie
1553 Platte StChill lounge
Classy speakeasy with a full kitchen. The number of times in my life I've been served an amuse bouche, I can count on one hand. This was one of those times.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StClassy speakeasy with a full kitchen. The number of times in my life I've been served an amuse bouche, I can count on one hand. This was one of those times.