Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Fresh daily delicious bagels at this great Jewish deli!
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveFresh daily delicious bagels at this great Jewish deli!
The Central Market offers several lunch and dinner options, a chocolate shop, an ice cream shop, a coffee shop, a bar and more. A great market for all your dining needs.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StThe Central Market offers several lunch and dinner options, a chocolate shop, an ice cream shop, a coffee shop, a bar and more. A great market for all your dining needs.
Crema is a funky and great coffee shop with a breakfast and lunch menu. They also make fresh juices and have kombucha on tap. A great spot for breakfast.
275 locals recommend
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StCrema is a funky and great coffee shop with a breakfast and lunch menu. They also make fresh juices and have kombucha on tap. A great spot for breakfast.
Really great and creative Asian. Pricier, but worth it in our opinion. Insider tip - you can order your bottle of wine in a Porron (if you haven't heard of this google it before you order it). A small place, opens at 5, better luck getting in if you arrive earlier.
153 locals recommend
Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StReally great and creative Asian. Pricier, but worth it in our opinion. Insider tip - you can order your bottle of wine in a Porron (if you haven't heard of this google it before you order it). A small place, opens at 5, better luck getting in if you arrive earlier.
Sushi on a conveyor belt! Happy hour is great - specials on drinks and sushi. A fun and modern feel.
35 locals recommend
Sushi-Rama
2615 Larimer StSushi on a conveyor belt! Happy hour is great - specials on drinks and sushi. A fun and modern feel.
This is a hidden gem, off the beaten path. Pricier, but consistently impresses us.
154 locals recommend
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveThis is a hidden gem, off the beaten path. Pricier, but consistently impresses us.
Amazing sushi and more. I suggest happy hour as it is pricier. I don't like tofu, but last time I was there the tofu appetizer was amazing.
105 locals recommend
Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StAmazing sushi and more. I suggest happy hour as it is pricier. I don't like tofu, but last time I was there the tofu appetizer was amazing.
Queen City Collective Coffee - Five Points
2962 Welton StMister Oso
3163 Larimer StLively, full service brunch spot. Often a DJ on weekend, good outdoor seating in the back.
16 locals recommend
Mimosas
2752 Welton StLively, full service brunch spot. Often a DJ on weekend, good outdoor seating in the back.
MBP
2844 Welton StreetUpscale dining and cocktails, very close by.
Dochi
Amazing Japanese donuts and very exciting flavors.
Nice coffee spot with breakfast options and good gluten free offerings.
Rivers and Roads Coffee - Curtis Park
Nice coffee spot with breakfast options and good gluten free offerings.
Taco Uprising
A great spot for margs and they also have breakfast! 1/2 block to the unit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewers that were formerly at Great Divide started this spin off and they have some yummy beers. Our favorite is to order pick up from Welton St. Cafe (honey hot wings) and bring them over the Spangalang. They have live jazz some nights of the week too!
76 locals recommend
Spangalang Brewery
2736 Welton StBrewers that were formerly at Great Divide started this spin off and they have some yummy beers. Our favorite is to order pick up from Welton St. Cafe (honey hot wings) and bring them over the Spangalang. They have live jazz some nights of the week too!
Black shirt has great beers, all red ales with different spins, and tasty pizza. Nice outdoor seating options too.
154 locals recommend
Black Shirt Brewing
3719 Walnut StBlack shirt has great beers, all red ales with different spins, and tasty pizza. Nice outdoor seating options too.
If you want to take in an amazing view on a clear day, go to Peaks Lounge on the 27th floor of the Hyatt. There are two sets of elevators in the Hyatt lobby, just be sure to get in the one that takes you up to floor 27. A great spot to enjoy a view with a cocktail!
54 locals recommend
Peaks Lounge
650 15th StIf you want to take in an amazing view on a clear day, go to Peaks Lounge on the 27th floor of the Hyatt. There are two sets of elevators in the Hyatt lobby, just be sure to get in the one that takes you up to floor 27. A great spot to enjoy a view with a cocktail!
These beers are hefty and tasty. A very diverse selection to sample. They usually have a food truck for food.
208 locals recommend
Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StThese beers are hefty and tasty. A very diverse selection to sample. They usually have a food truck for food.
Another great brewery in the area! Their outdoor area has lawn games and it dog friendly. Usually has a food truck.
205 locals recommend
Ratio Beerworks
2920 Larimer StAnother great brewery in the area! Their outdoor area has lawn games and it dog friendly. Usually has a food truck.
Amazing views! At the top of the source hotel, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paid parking only. Or take a scooter or e bike.
31 locals recommend
The Woods
3330 Brighton BlvdAmazing views! At the top of the source hotel, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paid parking only. Or take a scooter or e bike.
Parks & Nature
A nearby park to walk your dog or visit with kids. Also has a pool and water park in the summer.
31 locals recommend
Curtis Park
A nearby park to walk your dog or visit with kids. Also has a pool and water park in the summer.
Large park, great for a run. On Sunday nights in summer they have free concerts.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdLarge park, great for a run. On Sunday nights in summer they have free concerts.
Red Rocks is iconic for its music, but if you aren't heading to a show (you probably should consider this if you can find tickets) you can visit during the day. You can go for a hike in the trails and go into the amphitheatre. Running the stairs is a popular workout. FREE
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayRed Rocks is iconic for its music, but if you aren't heading to a show (you probably should consider this if you can find tickets) you can visit during the day. You can go for a hike in the trails and go into the amphitheatre. Running the stairs is a popular workout. FREE
A hike that is close to Denver and has great views of downtown from the top. Bring water, a snack and remember that our temperature drops quickly at night, bring a windbreaker even on a warm day.
48 locals recommend
Green Mountain
A hike that is close to Denver and has great views of downtown from the top. Bring water, a snack and remember that our temperature drops quickly at night, bring a windbreaker even on a warm day.
Essentials
Liquor store with a good selection. If you are traveling with a friendly dog, they are welcome and they have treats at the counter!
7 locals recommend
MY WINE & SPIRIT SHOPPE
2741 Welton StLiquor store with a good selection. If you are traveling with a friendly dog, they are welcome and they have treats at the counter!
Solid selection, liquor store attached (this is not usual in Colorado, don't be that person in the grocery store buying beer, be warned it is 3.2% beer)
12 locals recommend
Vitamin Cottage
12612 W Alameda PkwySolid selection, liquor store attached (this is not usual in Colorado, don't be that person in the grocery store buying beer, be warned it is 3.2% beer)
Shopping
Larimer Square offers a great selection of dining and shops on a super cute street. To take transit jump on the L line, get off at 16th street and then take the free 16th street mall ride to Larimer. Then a two block walk.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StLarimer Square offers a great selection of dining and shops on a super cute street. To take transit jump on the L line, get off at 16th street and then take the free 16th street mall ride to Larimer. Then a two block walk.
Lots of people come to Colorado for outdoor gear and everyone knows REI, but we suggest going local for better prices and a great selection and skiing, climbing, camping, and hiking gear. The people who work here really know our outdoors and can give you spot on recommendations.
14 locals recommend
Wilderness Exchange Unlimited
2401 15th StLots of people come to Colorado for outdoor gear and everyone knows REI, but we suggest going local for better prices and a great selection and skiing, climbing, camping, and hiking gear. The people who work here really know our outdoors and can give you spot on recommendations.
Is it a market? an alley? a bar? It is all of it! You can grab a drink and wander the shops and play lawn games in the alley! They have a bakery, ice cream, cute shops, several bars and more.
A note - There are two separate liquor licenses, so one drink is okay for wandering on one side of the main entrance and drink on the other side are good for wandering that side. Totally odd.
146 locals recommend
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StIs it a market? an alley? a bar? It is all of it! You can grab a drink and wander the shops and play lawn games in the alley! They have a bakery, ice cream, cute shops, several bars and more.
A note - There are two separate liquor licenses, so one drink is okay for wandering on one side of the main entrance and drink on the other side are good for wandering that side. Totally odd.
Getting Around
If you are looking to get to the airport, the A line to DIA is a great option. We take an uber/Lyft to the 38th and Blake stop, then you get off at the last stop at the airport. Insider tip - if you have checked bags you can check them on the same level as the train stop, when you are looking at the escalator it is just to the right and FREE.
11 locals recommend
A-Line DIA
617 Terminal RdIf you are looking to get to the airport, the A line to DIA is a great option. We take an uber/Lyft to the 38th and Blake stop, then you get off at the last stop at the airport. Insider tip - if you have checked bags you can check them on the same level as the train stop, when you are looking at the escalator it is just to the right and FREE.