Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
This place has some really good burnt ends BBQ. Tuesday is sloppy joe night - my favorite! :) (5 minute walk)
27 locals recommend
Kitchen Table BBQ & Comfort Food @ Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveThis place has some really good burnt ends BBQ. Tuesday is sloppy joe night - my favorite! :) (5 minute walk)
Breakfast fried rice = awesome. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride). It is small so may not be good for larger groups.
74 locals recommend
Onefold
1420 E 18th AveBreakfast fried rice = awesome. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride). It is small so may not be good for larger groups.
Spangalang Brewery
2736 Welton StThis is a great place for a beer. (5 minute walk)
This is a great place to grab a coffee and/or do some work. Some evenings they do beer or wine tastings and have live music. ( 5 minute walk)
60 locals recommend
Coffee at The Point
710 E 26th AveThis is a great place to grab a coffee and/or do some work. Some evenings they do beer or wine tastings and have live music. ( 5 minute walk)
Who knew vegan donuts could be so good? Maybe you did if you're vegan! If you aren't they are still fantastic. Try the 'Chickpea of the Sea' sandwich for lunch. (1 block south of the house)
60 locals recommend
Beet Box
1030 E 22nd AveWho knew vegan donuts could be so good? Maybe you did if you're vegan! If you aren't they are still fantastic. Try the 'Chickpea of the Sea' sandwich for lunch. (1 block south of the house)
You can't go wrong with the yardbird sandwich or the falafel . If you're there for weekend brunch, the chicken and biscuits is fantastic! This is a great place to enjoy the patio and grab lunch or dinner. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
78 locals recommend
Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House
2844 Welton StYou can't go wrong with the yardbird sandwich or the falafel . If you're there for weekend brunch, the chicken and biscuits is fantastic! This is a great place to enjoy the patio and grab lunch or dinner. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
This is a great place for a nice night out. The food is fantastic and they have unique drinks.
66 locals recommend
Beast + Bottle
719 E 17th AveThis is a great place for a nice night out. The food is fantastic and they have unique drinks.
Fantastic patio! Every Sunday at 2pm they do an Ethiopian Coffee ceremony. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
68 locals recommend
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveFantastic patio! Every Sunday at 2pm they do an Ethiopian Coffee ceremony. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
This place is great to grab a coffee (or beer) and hang out with bike people (about a 10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride).
65 locals recommend
The Denver Bicycle Cafe
2217 E 21st AveThis place is great to grab a coffee (or beer) and hang out with bike people (about a 10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride).
Delicious sandwich spot! Get there early on weekdays - it can get packed. Open Mon-Sat. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
64 locals recommend
Curtis Park Delicatessen
2532 Champa StDelicious sandwich spot! Get there early on weekdays - it can get packed. Open Mon-Sat. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
Supper Bell delivers delicious meals to the house. You have to order by 3pm and they deliver between 5-7pm.
SupperBell
Supper Bell delivers delicious meals to the house. You have to order by 3pm and they deliver between 5-7pm.
This was one of the first Thai restaurants in Denver. They are located on a cute strip of 17th Ave but they also deliver.
28 locals recommend
Chada Thai Restaurant
2005 E 17th AveThis was one of the first Thai restaurants in Denver. They are located on a cute strip of 17th Ave but they also deliver.
Delicious meats and sides! Meat comes priced by weight, from a quarter to a full pound. Closed Monday.
268 locals recommend
Work & Class
2500 Larimer StDelicious meats and sides! Meat comes priced by weight, from a quarter to a full pound. Closed Monday.
Essentials
Safeway
757 E 20th AveClosest grocery store - 5 minute walk
Downing Street Liquors
1038 E 22nd AveClosest liquor store. Wednesday is 10% wine.
This is a specialty grocery store. They have high-quality meats and fish as well as produce and dry goods. They also have a nice wine and beer shop.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveThis is a specialty grocery store. They have high-quality meats and fish as well as produce and dry goods. They also have a nice wine and beer shop.
Everything Else
This Landmark theater was built in the 1930s and has an art deco Mayan motif. It's a beautiful building and a great place to catch a movie.
180 locals recommend
Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwayThis Landmark theater was built in the 1930s and has an art deco Mayan motif. It's a beautiful building and a great place to catch a movie.
There is something for everyone at the Source. This 1890s industrial building houses two restaurants, a sour beer brewery, a bar, specialty grocery store, art shop, and liquor store.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdThere is something for everyone at the Source. This 1890s industrial building houses two restaurants, a sour beer brewery, a bar, specialty grocery store, art shop, and liquor store.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a fun local dive bar! They also serve pizza late. (5 minute walk)
30 locals recommend
The Horseshoe Lounge
414 E 20th AveThis is a fun local dive bar! They also serve pizza late. (5 minute walk)
Parks & Nature
Home to two playgrounds, the 'mile high loop' (5k running trail), the Denver Zoo and Nature & Science museum. On Sunday evenings during the summer, pack a picnic and check out Jazz in the park!
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdHome to two playgrounds, the 'mile high loop' (5k running trail), the Denver Zoo and Nature & Science museum. On Sunday evenings during the summer, pack a picnic and check out Jazz in the park!
Curtis Park
Swimming pool and great playground. (20 min walk/ 10 min bike ride)
Great walking and biking trails along the Platte River and Cherry Creek.
24 locals recommend
River Front Park
Great walking and biking trails along the Platte River and Cherry Creek.
Shopping
Hosts Sunday morning farmer's market. Grab a coffee and peruse this cute little market.
13 locals recommend
City Park Esplanade
City Park EsplanadeHosts Sunday morning farmer's market. Grab a coffee and peruse this cute little market.
Cute women's clothes, home goods, and kid toys and books. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
25 locals recommend
Talulah Jones
1122 E 17th AveCute women's clothes, home goods, and kid toys and books. (10 min walk/ 5 min bike ride)
This bookstore is housed in an old theater. I love grabbing a coffee and looking at the new releases. (20 min walk/ 10 min bike ride)
153 locals recommend
Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueThis bookstore is housed in an old theater. I love grabbing a coffee and looking at the new releases. (20 min walk/ 10 min bike ride)
Gifts, Jewelry, and clothing. There are several interesting shops and restaurants on this section of South Broadway. (Drive or Uber)
38 locals recommend
Decade
56 S BroadwayGifts, Jewelry, and clothing. There are several interesting shops and restaurants on this section of South Broadway. (Drive or Uber)
Arts & Culture
Great art collections and fun kid's activities (if you're traveling with family). 30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride. Closed Mondays.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGreat art collections and fun kid's activities (if you're traveling with family). 30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride. Closed Mondays.
Dinosaurs - what else do you need? They also have a great space exhibit and wonderful kid zone. (20 min walk/ 10 min bike ride)
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdDinosaurs - what else do you need? They also have a great space exhibit and wonderful kid zone. (20 min walk/ 10 min bike ride)
A great look at Colorado History. The Keota, Colorado exhibit is great for kids. (30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride)
212 locals recommend
History Colorado Center
1200 N BroadwayA great look at Colorado History. The Keota, Colorado exhibit is great for kids. (30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride)
Great rotating art exhibits and a fantastic rooftop patio. (30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride)
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StGreat rotating art exhibits and a fantastic rooftop patio. (30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride)
A look at the work of Clyfford Still, an Abstract Expressionist, who is known for large-scale paintings . (30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride)
180 locals recommend
Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StA look at the work of Clyfford Still, an Abstract Expressionist, who is known for large-scale paintings . (30 min walk/ 15 min bike ride)