Rekha’s guidebook
Food scene
Really delicious, though heavily battered, fish and chips.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina
1294 S BroadwayGreat food and two blocks away.
GB Fish and Chips
2175 Sheridan Boulevard24 hour donuts. Need I say more? While you can find a better donut in Denver (check out Voodoo Donuts, also on Broadway), if you feel like a midnight stumble to pacify your sweet tooth, this'll do the trick.
9 locals recommend
Winchell's Donut House
24 hour donuts. Need I say more? While you can find a better donut in Denver (check out Voodoo Donuts, also on Broadway), if you feel like a midnight stumble to pacify your sweet tooth, this'll do the trick.
The original (and vastly superior) hot pocket, empanadas here are made with a variety of fillings, including vegetarian.
67 locals recommend
Maria Empanada
1298 S BroadwayThe original (and vastly superior) hot pocket, empanadas here are made with a variety of fillings, including vegetarian.
Poke bowls! So yummy. This one is a little bit of a walk, or a short drive away. The fish is ethically sourced, and they use local produce as well. Highly recommend.
23 locals recommend
Turtle Boat - Colorado Poki Salads
2231 S BroadwayPoke bowls! So yummy. This one is a little bit of a walk, or a short drive away. The fish is ethically sourced, and they use local produce as well. Highly recommend.
Delicious crepes with a huge variety of filings, from savory to sweet. Also the best jalapeño lemonade on the planet.
17 locals recommend
Euro Crepes
1842 S BroadwayDelicious crepes with a huge variety of filings, from savory to sweet. Also the best jalapeño lemonade on the planet.
If you like breweries, you'll love this coffee shop, filled with all sorts of coffee paraphernalia. They take their coffee (and caffeine) very seriously, so seriously that when I first ordered and asked for low fat milk, they informed me that they don't DO low fat because it compromises the flavor.
Even the decaf versions can cause some jitters, just so you know. Delicious.
93 locals recommend
Corvus Coffee Roasters
1740 S BroadwayIf you like breweries, you'll love this coffee shop, filled with all sorts of coffee paraphernalia. They take their coffee (and caffeine) very seriously, so seriously that when I first ordered and asked for low fat milk, they informed me that they don't DO low fat because it compromises the flavor.
Even the decaf versions can cause some jitters, just so you know. Delicious.
Best bakery on South Broadway, plus the owner stood up to hate speech. If you're craving a cookie, try the dulce de leche. Though you can purchase the tiny ones, go for the big one, and don't share. Seriously. Life is too short. Eat all the dessert.
12 locals recommend
Azucar Bakery
1886 S BroadwayBest bakery on South Broadway, plus the owner stood up to hate speech. If you're craving a cookie, try the dulce de leche. Though you can purchase the tiny ones, go for the big one, and don't share. Seriously. Life is too short. Eat all the dessert.
Comfort food. I have not personally been here, but I hear it's good. Fried chicken and taters and all that sort of good stuff.
40 locals recommend
The Post Brewing Co. - Rosedale
2200 S BroadwayComfort food. I have not personally been here, but I hear it's good. Fried chicken and taters and all that sort of good stuff.
French bistro just a few blocks south of the Airbnb. Really yummy eats, also featuring live music. If you happen to go on the first Sunday night of the month, I'll likely be playing and singing!
23 locals recommend
La Cour Denver's Art Bar
1643 S BroadwayFrench bistro just a few blocks south of the Airbnb. Really yummy eats, also featuring live music. If you happen to go on the first Sunday night of the month, I'll likely be playing and singing!
A Denver tradition, Duffy rolls serves up flaky sweet and savory confections if you're in need of a quick bite on your way out to sightsee.
30 locals recommend
Duffeyroll Cafe Bakery
1290 S Pearl StA Denver tradition, Duffy rolls serves up flaky sweet and savory confections if you're in need of a quick bite on your way out to sightsee.
Stella's is another South Pearl icon. I moved here in the 90s and it was there then. It's gotten pretty hipster, but hey, the coffee is great.
68 locals recommend
Stella's Gourmet Coffee and Such
1476 S Pearl StStella's is another South Pearl icon. I moved here in the 90s and it was there then. It's gotten pretty hipster, but hey, the coffee is great.
Best sushi in Denver, hands down. This is the restaurant that put Platt Park on the map.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StBest sushi in Denver, hands down. This is the restaurant that put Platt Park on the map.
Sushi Den's sister restaurant. I love this place because of the rooftop seating.
106 locals recommend
Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StSushi Den's sister restaurant. I love this place because of the rooftop seating.
The third restaurant of the Sushi Den group, offering Japanese tapas and small plates. Cannot vouch for it personally, but anything this restaurant group does is excellent.
17 locals recommend
OTOTO
1501 S Pearl StThe third restaurant of the Sushi Den group, offering Japanese tapas and small plates. Cannot vouch for it personally, but anything this restaurant group does is excellent.
Small fancy tacos. It used to be cash only, FYI. The tacos are really good!
47 locals recommend
Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina
1585 S Pearl StSmall fancy tacos. It used to be cash only, FYI. The tacos are really good!
Kaos Pizzeria
1439 S Pearl StGreat gourmet pizza, including gluten free offerings.
Locally owned, I believe. Not sure why it's considered sexy--I mean, it's cheese and bread. Still it's really good and you can order single slices.
136 locals recommend
Sexy Pizza
1660 E 11th AveLocally owned, I believe. Not sure why it's considered sexy--I mean, it's cheese and bread. Still it's really good and you can order single slices.
Excellent grass fed burgers, and giant gourmet salads. If you are into truffle fries, this is a great stop.
109 locals recommend
Park Burger
1890 S Pearl StExcellent grass fed burgers, and giant gourmet salads. If you are into truffle fries, this is a great stop.
Ice cream! And you can get a single scoop with fudge toppings, nuts and whipped cream, like a mini sundae in a tiny cup.
176 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveIce cream! And you can get a single scoop with fudge toppings, nuts and whipped cream, like a mini sundae in a tiny cup.
Quiero Arepas
1859 S Pearl StArepas! So good.
My favorite Thai restaurant, J's Noodles sits in a little strip mall on Federal Boulevard. The country pad thai is superb. Federal is also a great street for all things Asian , including supermarkets.
18 locals recommend
J's Noodles Star Thai
945 S Federal BlvdMy favorite Thai restaurant, J's Noodles sits in a little strip mall on Federal Boulevard. The country pad thai is superb. Federal is also a great street for all things Asian , including supermarkets.
A giant menu featuring great noodle bowls, hot pots, and my personal favorite, Vietnamese egg rolls which come with veggies so you can create your own lettuce wraps.
49 locals recommend
New Saigon Restaurant
630 S Federal BlvdA giant menu featuring great noodle bowls, hot pots, and my personal favorite, Vietnamese egg rolls which come with veggies so you can create your own lettuce wraps.
A really divey and delicious local favorite, Jerusalem serves up Middle Eastern cuisine in the heart of DU. Musicians know about it because it's open so late.
75 locals recommend
Jerusalem Restaurant
1890 E Evans AveA really divey and delicious local favorite, Jerusalem serves up Middle Eastern cuisine in the heart of DU. Musicians know about it because it's open so late.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1644 E Evans AveThe very first Chipotle EVER.
Closest grocery store, just a block and a half away. Grab your essentials here--there's coffee in the unit, and some spices and things, but for everything else I recommend Sprouts.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveClosest grocery store, just a block and a half away. Grab your essentials here--there's coffee in the unit, and some spices and things, but for everything else I recommend Sprouts.
The closest Whole Foods. A little bit of a jumble if one were to walk (Sprouts is much easier to get to) but still. And if you've never had their chantilly cake you need to try it. It's the best cake I ever had.
515 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StThe closest Whole Foods. A little bit of a jumble if one were to walk (Sprouts is much easier to get to) but still. And if you've never had their chantilly cake you need to try it. It's the best cake I ever had.
Closest Starbucks (though you have to drive). It has a drive through though.
71 locals recommend
Starbucks
200 Fillmore StClosest Starbucks (though you have to drive). It has a drive through though.
Sightseeing
Our beautiful local park, located half a mile up Louisiana. Great for a leisurely stroll, or a nice jog. Stop by Nixon's coffee shop on the way there or back, or grab a Duffy roll and take a picnic. I feel very comfortable there during the day, but at night I give it a pass.
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Our beautiful local park, located half a mile up Louisiana. Great for a leisurely stroll, or a nice jog. Stop by Nixon's coffee shop on the way there or back, or grab a Duffy roll and take a picnic. I feel very comfortable there during the day, but at night I give it a pass.