Your Guide to All Things Denver
Fancy Feast
The best restaurants for fancy family feasts, celebratory dinners, or romantic date nights.
If you are looking for a high-end and truly one of a kind dining experience, look no further! In walking distance, this upscale Italian gem loves its wine and its romance.
27 locals recommend
Barolo Grill
3030 E 6th AveIf you are looking for a high-end and truly one of a kind dining experience, look no further! In walking distance, this upscale Italian gem loves its wine and its romance.
So beautiful, so fun, so delicious! Vibrant atmosphere paired with classic french cuisine in the heart of Cherry Creek, Le Bilboquet is THE spot for brunch, birthdays, date night and more!
Le Bilboquet Denver
299 St Paul StSo beautiful, so fun, so delicious! Vibrant atmosphere paired with classic french cuisine in the heart of Cherry Creek, Le Bilboquet is THE spot for brunch, birthdays, date night and more!
Upscale and so personal. Limited seating. The attention to detail is unmatched as is the food. Feels very exclusive and an out-of the-ordinary pick for a nice dinner.
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Olivia
290 S Downing StUpscale and so personal. Limited seating. The attention to detail is unmatched as is the food. Feels very exclusive and an out-of the-ordinary pick for a nice dinner.
Amazing food and delightful atmosphere. Chose from their curated menu of go for the Chef's menu and have your pick between 6 and 8 courses. You won't forget this one any time soon!
91 locals recommend
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th AveAmazing food and delightful atmosphere. Chose from their curated menu of go for the Chef's menu and have your pick between 6 and 8 courses. You won't forget this one any time soon!
Quaint and traditional french bistro. Very warm and cozy. If the have the Dover Sole or the Lemon Tart on special, GET THEM!
La Merise French Bistro
2700 E 3rd AveQuaint and traditional french bistro. Very warm and cozy. If the have the Dover Sole or the Lemon Tart on special, GET THEM!
No plan? No problem! Fun things to do on a whim...
Last minute fun that you don't need to plan in advance for!
Built in 1927, this historic theater screens new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks. Be sure to make it to the late showing on Friday and Saturday nights to throw toast at 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', test your knowledge of trivia before 'Who Framed Roger Rabit', toss your spoons during 'The Room', and other whacky watching!
71 locals recommend
Landmark's Esquire Theatre
590 N Downing StBuilt in 1927, this historic theater screens new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks. Be sure to make it to the late showing on Friday and Saturday nights to throw toast at 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', test your knowledge of trivia before 'Who Framed Roger Rabit', toss your spoons during 'The Room', and other whacky watching!
Within walking distance, the Botanic Gardens is one of my favorite places to spend a summer day. Most days in the summer you can just show up and stroll in! Sometimes they have events that requires tickets but they are so worth it! Check their website for their summer concert series!
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StWithin walking distance, the Botanic Gardens is one of my favorite places to spend a summer day. Most days in the summer you can just show up and stroll in! Sometimes they have events that requires tickets but they are so worth it! Check their website for their summer concert series!
Who doesn't love the zoo? Home to over 4,000 animals, check out the brand new renovations!
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StWho doesn't love the zoo? Home to over 4,000 animals, check out the brand new renovations!
Bad Axe Throwing
7338 Washington StSuper popular, so check their walk in availability!
Just across cheesman, Lik's is a super cute spot on a hot summer day or a great way to end an evening!
90 locals recommend
Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th AveJust across cheesman, Lik's is a super cute spot on a hot summer day or a great way to end an evening!
This underground spot can take up an hour or an afternoon! Grab a ticket and mosey on through. Great for families or bachelor/bachelorette parties!
11 locals recommend
Denver Selfie Museum
1531 Stout StThis underground spot can take up an hour or an afternoon! Grab a ticket and mosey on through. Great for families or bachelor/bachelorette parties!
The famed 24-hour doughnut spot worth it's clout! These donuts are DELICIOUS
255 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveThe famed 24-hour doughnut spot worth it's clout! These donuts are DELICIOUS
Denver independent bookstore and one of the largest independent bookstores in the US!
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueDenver independent bookstore and one of the largest independent bookstores in the US!
Dig through vinyl, CDs, and souvenirs in this fun and funky shop! Great way to spend a day, I always stop for coffee next door at the tattered cover coffee shop!
43 locals recommend
Twist and Shout
2508 E Colfax AveDig through vinyl, CDs, and souvenirs in this fun and funky shop! Great way to spend a day, I always stop for coffee next door at the tattered cover coffee shop!
Really weird and wacky shop and tattoo parlor with oddities ranging from animal skeletons to human teeth. Too interesting to not stop by.
The Learned Lemur
2220 East Colfax AvenueReally weird and wacky shop and tattoo parlor with oddities ranging from animal skeletons to human teeth. Too interesting to not stop by.
A true old school record shop and my personal favorite in Denver. My mom shopped here when she was in high school to give you an idea of how long they've been around. They have two locations on this block, one for new and one for used.
29 locals recommend
Wax Trax
638 E 13th AveA true old school record shop and my personal favorite in Denver. My mom shopped here when she was in high school to give you an idea of how long they've been around. They have two locations on this block, one for new and one for used.
Not your average consigned bookstore. They have some rare finds! Definitely worth a browse even if you aren't a big reader.
9 locals recommend
Kilgore Books
624 E 13th AveNot your average consigned bookstore. They have some rare finds! Definitely worth a browse even if you aren't a big reader.
Mostly self guided and really fun! The staff are so informative and the gift shop is awesome. A true Denver Relic! See the home of the gal who survived the sinking of the Titanic and who dressed the State Capital in Gold!
240 locals recommend
Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StMostly self guided and really fun! The staff are so informative and the gift shop is awesome. A true Denver Relic! See the home of the gal who survived the sinking of the Titanic and who dressed the State Capital in Gold!
This place has a ton of history! The original owner was very paranoid which is why the house is boasts so many 'good luck charms' from different cultures like an infant, foo dogs (that are incorrectly placed, and therefore very unlucky), and a giant dragon, the name sake for "Green Dragon".
Marijuana Mansion
1244 Grant StThis place has a ton of history! The original owner was very paranoid which is why the house is boasts so many 'good luck charms' from different cultures like an infant, foo dogs (that are incorrectly placed, and therefore very unlucky), and a giant dragon, the name sake for "Green Dragon".
Built in 1908 (Just a year after our house!) by the Cheesman Family. Sumer tour hours are 1-3pm, Tuesdays they are FREE! Tour is around 45 minutes.
11 locals recommend
Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
400 E 8th AveBuilt in 1908 (Just a year after our house!) by the Cheesman Family. Sumer tour hours are 1-3pm, Tuesdays they are FREE! Tour is around 45 minutes.
MEEK Vintage
1712 East 6th AvenueGreat vintage shop close by!
Rosy Rings Studio
2940 East 6th AvenueGreat spot for locally crafted gifts and souvenirs. Absolutely adorable!
One of my favorite boutiques and one of few (if not the only) in Cherry Creek that you can score a fair deal!
Garbarini
239 Detroit StOne of my favorite boutiques and one of few (if not the only) in Cherry Creek that you can score a fair deal!
One of the lesser-frequented museums, this is a great thing to do when everything else seems to be packed. Definitely stop by the Rendezvous cafe in the lobby!
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayOne of the lesser-frequented museums, this is a great thing to do when everything else seems to be packed. Definitely stop by the Rendezvous cafe in the lobby!
Spend hours digging through old books of all sorts! You'll definitely find some gems here. They also have photography and other tchotchkes.
6 locals recommend
Capitol Hill Books
300 E Colfax AveSpend hours digging through old books of all sorts! You'll definitely find some gems here. They also have photography and other tchotchkes.
This can get a little packed on weekends but weekdays are almost always clear! Here's an insider tip: there elves hidden on every floor and in nearly every exhibit! Some are figurines, some paintings, and some pictures!
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThis can get a little packed on weekends but weekdays are almost always clear! Here's an insider tip: there elves hidden on every floor and in nearly every exhibit! Some are figurines, some paintings, and some pictures!
Best Eats in the Neighborhood
The very best places for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner just a hop, skip, and a jump away!
Intimate and exsquisite, Table 6 is the closest restaurant of all, less than a block away! Rustic with a highbrow twist, Table 6 brings you fine dining in a casual and unpretentious atmosphere. Delicious food and an ever changing menu make this one a real gem in the neighborhood!
77 locals recommend
Table 6
609 Corona StIntimate and exsquisite, Table 6 is the closest restaurant of all, less than a block away! Rustic with a highbrow twist, Table 6 brings you fine dining in a casual and unpretentious atmosphere. Delicious food and an ever changing menu make this one a real gem in the neighborhood!
This renowned Denver gem is all about fresh, homemade, family style italian food. Great spot for oysters, cheese, wine, pasta, and dessert! Their Lamb Lollipops are my favorite!
116 locals recommend
Angelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th AveThis renowned Denver gem is all about fresh, homemade, family style italian food. Great spot for oysters, cheese, wine, pasta, and dessert! Their Lamb Lollipops are my favorite!
Out of Boulder, Snarf's makes every type of sandwich under the sun!
233 locals recommend
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveOut of Boulder, Snarf's makes every type of sandwich under the sun!
Delicious Mexican Cantina with a fantastic vibe and an outdoor patio! This restaurant is in walking distance but they are also one of the few places on 6th with a parking lot.
24 locals recommend
Uno Mas Taqueria
730 E 6th AveDelicious Mexican Cantina with a fantastic vibe and an outdoor patio! This restaurant is in walking distance but they are also one of the few places on 6th with a parking lot.
Delicious Vietnamese and other east asian bites. Their crab wontons are made in house daily...definitely order them!
48 locals recommend
Pho on 6
1312 E 6th AveDelicious Vietnamese and other east asian bites. Their crab wontons are made in house daily...definitely order them!
A Capitol Hill Gem. Simple, honest food with locally sourced ingredients. Evenings here are warm, cozy, romantic, and inviting.
149 locals recommend
Potager
1109 N Ogden StA Capitol Hill Gem. Simple, honest food with locally sourced ingredients. Evenings here are warm, cozy, romantic, and inviting.
Easy, convenient, and fun! Great neighborhood bar and grill with fun vibe.
82 locals recommend
The Park Tavern & Restaurant
931 E 11th AveEasy, convenient, and fun! Great neighborhood bar and grill with fun vibe.
Sexy Pizza
1660 E 11th AveDelivery, Take-out, and dine in. What can I say? Just good pizza!
Route 40 pays homage to roadside diners and cafe's that once flourished on its namesake route. Historical and fun with fun souvenirs and shirts.
10 locals recommend
Route 40 Cafe
2550 East Colfax AvenueRoute 40 pays homage to roadside diners and cafe's that once flourished on its namesake route. Historical and fun with fun souvenirs and shirts.
A true Denver Gem. My grandad knew Pete himself! Traditional diner but they specialize in greek food. They spinach and feta omelette is so good!
88 locals recommend
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveA true Denver Gem. My grandad knew Pete himself! Traditional diner but they specialize in greek food. They spinach and feta omelette is so good!
Fun and retro breakfast spot. Get a good look at the host's stand and the vintage cereal boxes. Also their doughnut holes are so yummy!
184 locals recommend
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveFun and retro breakfast spot. Get a good look at the host's stand and the vintage cereal boxes. Also their doughnut holes are so yummy!
This place is too fun! Vegan and vegetarian fare, with what I can only describe as a Vegas-like style. Just go for the photo-op if for nothing else!
19 locals recommend
Bang Up To The Elephant!
1310 Pearl StThis place is too fun! Vegan and vegetarian fare, with what I can only describe as a Vegas-like style. Just go for the photo-op if for nothing else!
Local breakfast spot! Breakfast classics and fun new creations, too!
24 locals recommend
Syrup Cherry Creek
300 Josephine StLocal breakfast spot! Breakfast classics and fun new creations, too!
Great in the summer for their amazing courtyard and fresh bites, great in the winter for their Oaxacan Hot Chocolate!
Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge
150 Clayton LaneGreat in the summer for their amazing courtyard and fresh bites, great in the winter for their Oaxacan Hot Chocolate!
Adults Only!
Clubs, bars, entertainment, and nightlife for Adults only!
Casual and incredibly friendly, post up with a stogie to watch a game or take one home with you to enjoy on our patio!
Cigars On 6th
707 E 6th AveCasual and incredibly friendly, post up with a stogie to watch a game or take one home with you to enjoy on our patio!
Arcade and drinks, need I say more? You can totally walk here although it is a bit longer than my other recommendations. Grab your phone and find an electric scooter in the neighborhood!
91 locals recommend
The 1UP Arcade Bar - Colfax
717 E Colfax AveArcade and drinks, need I say more? You can totally walk here although it is a bit longer than my other recommendations. Grab your phone and find an electric scooter in the neighborhood!
In their own words, Charlie's is a "Gay bar that's part country-western, part Top-40 dance club & draws a mixed crowd".
You'll have so much fun here, I promise. All genders, races, and sexualities are welcome.
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueIn their own words, Charlie's is a "Gay bar that's part country-western, part Top-40 dance club & draws a mixed crowd".
You'll have so much fun here, I promise. All genders, races, and sexualities are welcome.
This casual-looking hole in the wall will shock you with how poppin' it gets after 10 pm! Closest bar around!
74 locals recommend
Don's Club Tavern
723 E 6th AveThis casual-looking hole in the wall will shock you with how poppin' it gets after 10 pm! Closest bar around!
Called the "Cheers of Capitol Hill" and a Denver Historical Landmark, this is your classic old school piano bar where tourists and locals alike can show off their talent. Keep your eyes peeled, the Colburn Hotel has had a star-studded guest list in the past, and Charlie Brown's has served names like Marylin Monroe, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando, James Stewart, Tony Bennett, and Bill Murray.
63 locals recommend
Katie Mullen's Irish Restaurant & Pub
1550 Court PlCalled the "Cheers of Capitol Hill" and a Denver Historical Landmark, this is your classic old school piano bar where tourists and locals alike can show off their talent. Keep your eyes peeled, the Colburn Hotel has had a star-studded guest list in the past, and Charlie Brown's has served names like Marylin Monroe, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando, James Stewart, Tony Bennett, and Bill Murray.
Capitol Hill Liquors
1032 E 9th AveClosest Liquor Store to make use of the Cocktail Bar!
Biggest Liquor store around for all your specialty beverage needs! They carry some serious gems and niche brands.
109 locals recommend
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveBiggest Liquor store around for all your specialty beverage needs! They carry some serious gems and niche brands.
Denver Comedy Underground
1400 N Williams StCool venue with easy parking! Really good selection of talent!
A Denver Must! Stop in for drinks in a casual but fun setting. Right next door to Pete's kitchen which is my personal favorite diner!
88 locals recommend
Pete's Kitchen
1962 E Colfax AveA Denver Must! Stop in for drinks in a casual but fun setting. Right next door to Pete's kitchen which is my personal favorite diner!
Coffee Shops
Very fun vibes, coffee classics, and cool experiments. They have the best vanilla steamers.
115 locals recommend
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th AveVery fun vibes, coffee classics, and cool experiments. They have the best vanilla steamers.
Funky and fun, Pablo's has unique spots all over the city.
107 locals recommend
Pablo's Coffee - 6th Avenue
630 E 6th AveFunky and fun, Pablo's has unique spots all over the city.
Great drinks and such beautiful greenery! All of their plants, including the live wall, are maintained by a local botanist.
61 locals recommend
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveGreat drinks and such beautiful greenery! All of their plants, including the live wall, are maintained by a local botanist.
Buzz Cafe
1229 E 6th AveDrive thru or sit on the patio to enjoy easy bites and great java!
A chain, for anyone who likes their tried and true! Great corner location.
94 locals recommend
Novo Coffee
3617 W 32nd AveA chain, for anyone who likes their tried and true! Great corner location.
Locally owned coffee shop. Very posh and right in the heart of Cherry Creek.
25 locals recommend
Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North
244 Detroit StLocally owned coffee shop. Very posh and right in the heart of Cherry Creek.
I just love the vibe here. It's downstairs which makes it feel different and they have yummy baked goods.
26 locals recommend
Roostercat Coffee Too Company
1045 Lincoln StI just love the vibe here. It's downstairs which makes it feel different and they have yummy baked goods.
A chain, but the closest coffee shop around! Great drinks and a very kind manager!
36 locals recommend
Dazbog Coffee
1201 E 9th AveA chain, but the closest coffee shop around! Great drinks and a very kind manager!
Punk bookstore, record shop, and coffee shop. Its been around forever! Definitely stop by!
38 locals recommend
Mutiny Information Cafe
2 S BroadwayPunk bookstore, record shop, and coffee shop. Its been around forever! Definitely stop by!
Near the botanic gardens, this place is very new and very fancy-fun!
27 locals recommend
Copper Door Coffee Roasters
7581 E Academy BlvdNear the botanic gardens, this place is very new and very fancy-fun!