Guidebook for Denver
Essentials
While the groceries can be very expensive, I find Whole Foods to be a great spot for inexpensive healthy meals on the go. They also have fantastic coffee.
207 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
900 East 11th AvenueWhile the groceries can be very expensive, I find Whole Foods to be a great spot for inexpensive healthy meals on the go. They also have fantastic coffee.
Everything Else
Great spot for in expensive groceries and is about a 12 minute walk away. There is also a Starbucks in this store.
719 locals recommend
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveGreat spot for in expensive groceries and is about a 12 minute walk away. There is also a Starbucks in this store.
If you need some pampering after a long work day, this is your spot!
13 locals recommend
The Woodhouse Day Spa
941 E 17th AveIf you need some pampering after a long work day, this is your spot!
Lost Highway Brewing Company
12741 E Caley AveMy favorite brewery within walking distance!
Great for people watching in the heart of downtown Denver! During the holidays there is a fun holiday market here.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallGreat for people watching in the heart of downtown Denver! During the holidays there is a fun holiday market here.
DiFranco's
955 Lincoln StOn of my favorite little Italian spots. 5 stars!
LoDo
For a wild night of bar hopping and bro watching, go no further than LoDo.
River Front Park
A lovely park to walk, run, bike or just relax.
Trendy indoor markets with brewery, cheese shop, butcher and fantastic restaurants
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdTrendy indoor markets with brewery, cheese shop, butcher and fantastic restaurants
Fantastic winery! I highly recommend a tour if you have time.
194 locals recommend
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StFantastic winery! I highly recommend a tour if you have time.
Food Scene
Benny Blancos
616 E 13th AveSome of my favorite pizza in town and it's open till 3am!
My other favorite pizza in Denver. Come here for a quick late night slice or go upstairs and enjoy a view of Colfax while dining with a glass of wine or beer.
37 locals recommend
Slice Works
700 E Colfax AveMy other favorite pizza in Denver. Come here for a quick late night slice or go upstairs and enjoy a view of Colfax while dining with a glass of wine or beer.
Great spot for Hipster people watching, great cocktails and vegan/vegetarian comfort food. They also have a vegan bakery.
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveGreat spot for Hipster people watching, great cocktails and vegan/vegetarian comfort food. They also have a vegan bakery.
The food isn’t all that great, but the kitchen is open late. It also makes for great people watching on karaoke night.
21 locals recommend
Barricuda's
1076 N Ogden StThe food isn’t all that great, but the kitchen is open late. It also makes for great people watching on karaoke night.
Park & Co.
439 E 17th AveGreat spot for burgers, whiskey and local brews.
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveDelicious grubs and the happiest of happy hours
SubCulture
1300 Pennsylvania StMy favorite local sandwich spot
Pablo's Coffee - Penn Street
1300 Pennsylvania StSome of the best local coffee
Pretty decent local fast food chain for quick, cheap food.
19 locals recommend
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
808 E Colfax AvePretty decent local fast food chain for quick, cheap food.
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
638 E Colfax AveTasty and cheap toasted subs
Angelo’s Taverna
620 E 6th AveGreat Italian food and happy hour
Great happy hours, tasty tacos and the best 2 for 1 special on Tuesdays
21 locals recommend
Las Margs Tavern
1521 N Marion StGreat happy hours, tasty tacos and the best 2 for 1 special on Tuesdays
Ivy On 7th
410 E 7th AveGreat happy hour and food!
Blue Bear Cafe
700 14th StGreat coffee and home-made snacks
Great spot for New Yorkers missing their bagels.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveGreat spot for New Yorkers missing their bagels.
Great hole in the wall BBQ joint
27 locals recommend
Kitchen Table BBQ & Comfort Food @ Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveGreat hole in the wall BBQ joint
Sugarmill
2461 Larimer StGreat little bakery and brunch spot
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
51 BroadwayThis is where I get some of my favorite thrift store finds.
Sightseeing
One of my favorite local parks to go for a run or to lay out in the sun!
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
One of my favorite local parks to go for a run or to lay out in the sun!
One of the most beautiful garden I've ever seen. Be sure to check the website for their free day and holiday events.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StOne of the most beautiful garden I've ever seen. Be sure to check the website for their free day and holiday events.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyFantastic museum within in walking distance.
Denver Zoo
Great spots for families or daytime dates
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Esquire Theatre
590 N Downing StCheck out an indie film in this cool theatre.
Drinks & Nightlife
M Uptown
700 East 17th AvenueTasty (but pricey) burgers and a beautiful patio in the summer
Possibly one of my favorite low keys spots for tasty cocktails and food
41 locals recommend
Vesper Lounge
233 E 7th AvePossibly one of my favorite low keys spots for tasty cocktails and food
Cart-Driver
2500 Larimer StGreat spot for fancy drinks and gourmet pizza
Meadowlark Bar
2701 Larimer StFor a wild night of dancing and hipster watching, go no further.
Fun bar to grab a drink or two, catch some live music next door at the high dive
118 locals recommend
Sputnik
3 S BroadwayFun bar to grab a drink or two, catch some live music next door at the high dive
Great spot for a beer and a more grown up crowd in the South Broadway neighborhood
126 locals recommend
The Hornet
76 BroadwayGreat spot for a beer and a more grown up crowd in the South Broadway neighborhood
I highly recommend this spot for a craft brew. Don't miss out on the roof top deck!
151 locals recommend
Historians Ale House
24 BroadwayI highly recommend this spot for a craft brew. Don't miss out on the roof top deck!
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayDrinking and bowling! What more could you want?