Guidebook for Golden
Food Scene
Bean Fosters
720 Golden Ridge RdAwesome local coffee shop within walking distance!
Delicious seasonal menu + hand-crafted cocktails. Be aware it's an adorable (small) place so you'll want to make a reservation!
39 locals recommend
Abejas
807 13th StDelicious seasonal menu + hand-crafted cocktails. Be aware it's an adorable (small) place so you'll want to make a reservation!
I've never met anyone who didn't love the Sherpa House! Even if you don't know if you like Nepalese cuisine, you should probably try it ;)
88 locals recommend
Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveI've never met anyone who didn't love the Sherpa House! Even if you don't know if you like Nepalese cuisine, you should probably try it ;)
Awesome new food hall with four delicious restaurants to choose from, (including sushi), and a pour wall with self-serve beer, wine and cocktails on tap! Huge outdoor seating area with frequent live music.
53 locals recommend
The Golden Mill
1012 Ford StreetAwesome new food hall with four delicious restaurants to choose from, (including sushi), and a pour wall with self-serve beer, wine and cocktails on tap! Huge outdoor seating area with frequent live music.
Delicious, healthy food and juice/smoothies, in a vibrant beach vibe setting. The owners are awesome and the menu is my favorite!
Kona Bowls
1111 Washington AvenueDelicious, healthy food and juice/smoothies, in a vibrant beach vibe setting. The owners are awesome and the menu is my favorite!
A modern food hall with a wide variety of food and beverage options inside, (including a full bar and a coffee shop). Limited indoor/outdoor seating, but great menus and right off the main strip in downtown Golden.
20 locals recommend
Tributary Food Hall
701 12th StA modern food hall with a wide variety of food and beverage options inside, (including a full bar and a coffee shop). Limited indoor/outdoor seating, but great menus and right off the main strip in downtown Golden.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy the best ever hand-crafted cocktails, (featuring their own distilled gin) at a local speakeasy.
39 locals recommend
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleyEnjoy the best ever hand-crafted cocktails, (featuring their own distilled gin) at a local speakeasy.
Great little local brewery with outdoor seating, frequent food trucks, and a chill vibe.
67 locals recommend
Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveGreat little local brewery with outdoor seating, frequent food trucks, and a chill vibe.
Parks & Nature
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow RdGreat for kids!
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailAmazing hiking and MTB trails, right out our back door!
Arts & Culture
Great little museum in downtown Golden that offers rotating exhibits and hosts some great events. On our last visit we learned how to brew our own growler of beer!
Foothills Art Center - Community Gallery
809 15th StreetGreat little museum in downtown Golden that offers rotating exhibits and hosts some great events. On our last visit we learned how to brew our own growler of beer!
Essentials
King Soopers
17171 S Golden RdWhole Foods Market
14357 W Colfax AveNatural Grocers
2401 Ford StShopping
Colorado Mills
14500 W Colfax AveSuper cute little boutique in downtown Golden, great for gifts or to spoil yourself :)
Truly BoHotique
801-B 14th StreetSuper cute little boutique in downtown Golden, great for gifts or to spoil yourself :)
One of my favorite little gift shops, and super close to home! Walking distance away and I always find something adorable to take home.
Period Six Studio
720 Golden Ridge RoadOne of my favorite little gift shops, and super close to home! Walking distance away and I always find something adorable to take home.