Food Scene
Pangea Coffee Roasters
1205 Cheyenne StBest coffee in town and only a few steps away.
Responsibly sourced coffee, breakfast pastries & lunchtime light bites in a sunny daytime hangout.
31 locals recommend
Cafe 13
1301 Arapahoe StResponsibly sourced coffee, breakfast pastries & lunchtime light bites in a sunny daytime hangout.
Sandwiches, breakfast, plus Colorado beer & wine are served at this homey cafe with a kids' corral.
34 locals recommend
Windy Saddle Cafe
1110 Washington AveSandwiches, breakfast, plus Colorado beer & wine are served at this homey cafe with a kids' corral.
Standard American & Southwestern comfort food from breakfast to lunch.
16 locals recommend
Golden Diner
700 12th StStandard American & Southwestern comfort food from breakfast to lunch.
Starbucks
114 N Rubey DrLively, laid-back hangout in a 1913 building offers 14 beers on tap & casual American food. Service is sometimes spotty but the food and prices are good.
Jolynn's
Lively, laid-back hangout in a 1913 building offers 14 beers on tap & casual American food. Service is sometimes spotty but the food and prices are good.
Former capitol building that dishes up Old West-style atmosphere & bar bites, plus a patio. Stick to the burgers.
6 locals recommend
Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse
1122 Washington AveFormer capitol building that dishes up Old West-style atmosphere & bar bites, plus a patio. Stick to the burgers.
Pizza featuring semolina-and-honey crust, beer & a salad-bar buffet plus sports on multiple TVs.
104 locals recommend
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AvePizza featuring semolina-and-honey crust, beer & a salad-bar buffet plus sports on multiple TVs.
Hamburgers, hot dogs & milkshakes served in a kid-friendly joint with 1950s decor & outdoor seating.
41 locals recommend
Bob's Atomic Burgers
1310 Ford StHamburgers, hot dogs & milkshakes served in a kid-friendly joint with 1950s decor & outdoor seating.
Himalayan fare in a house dotted with artifacts to resemble a traditional Nepalese abode.
88 locals recommend
Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveHimalayan fare in a house dotted with artifacts to resemble a traditional Nepalese abode.
Contemporary option features an extensive wine list, eclectic bar fare & welcoming sidewalk seating. Reservations recommended and available on opentable.com
34 locals recommend
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar
1299 Washington AveContemporary option features an extensive wine list, eclectic bar fare & welcoming sidewalk seating. Reservations recommended and available on opentable.com
Sleek restaurant/lounge in Golden Hotel with New American fare, scenic views & live music on patio.
17 locals recommend
Bridgewater Grill
800 11th StSleek restaurant/lounge in Golden Hotel with New American fare, scenic views & live music on patio.
Creative New American cooking, a boutique wine list & unique craft cocktails in a cozy dining room.
39 locals recommend
Abejas
807 13th StCreative New American cooking, a boutique wine list & unique craft cocktails in a cozy dining room.
Upmarket restaurant preparing gourmet Italian & French entrees in a sleek, intimate dining room.
Grappa Mediterranean Bistro
1027 Washington AvenueUpmarket restaurant preparing gourmet Italian & French entrees in a sleek, intimate dining room.
Golden landmark for European opulence (especially at Christmas) & fixed-priced Continental cuisine.
Briarwood Inn Restaurant
1630 8th StreetGolden landmark for European opulence (especially at Christmas) & fixed-priced Continental cuisine.
Restaurant with a good selection of Southwestern fare and a bar area with happy hour food and drink specials.
33 locals recommend
Table Mountain Inn
1310 Washington AveRestaurant with a good selection of Southwestern fare and a bar area with happy hour food and drink specials.
Home-style Mexican fare & mountain views from the patio.
12 locals recommend
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
720 Arapahoe StHome-style Mexican fare & mountain views from the patio.
New Peach Garden
1111 Washington AvenueThai Gold Restaurant
714 14th StMaki Sushi & Grill
1301 Washington AveDagotto's Bistro
700 12th StEl Callejon
1205 Washington AveGreat lunch spot serving delicious Latin American cuisine.
Casual, long-running counter-serve joint with many classic & creative sandwich options.
35 locals recommend
D'Deli
1207 Washington AveCasual, long-running counter-serve joint with many classic & creative sandwich options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar & grill dating back to 1858 featuring live entertainment on the stage or on the patio.
49 locals recommend
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington AveBar & grill dating back to 1858 featuring live entertainment on the stage or on the patio.
Set in an old machine shop, this brewery features a taproom & beer garden.
66 locals recommend
Golden City Brewery
920 12th StSet in an old machine shop, this brewery features a taproom & beer garden.
Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveExcellent hand-crafted beers and food truck dining.
Offering premium-style, hand-crafted beers along with special Guest taps and a light appetizer dining.
38 locals recommend
Barrels and Bottles Brewery
600 12th StOffering premium-style, hand-crafted beers along with special Guest taps and a light appetizer dining.
A little too far to walk but worth the short drive for a great selection of craft brewed beer. Call first to make certain they are open.
50 locals recommend
Cannonball Creek Brewing Company
393 Washington AveA little too far to walk but worth the short drive for a great selection of craft brewed beer. Call first to make certain they are open.
Colorado’s Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery. Only about three miles away but you are better off driving, as you have to cross a busy section of Highway 93.
13 locals recommend
Holidaily Brewing Company
801 Brickyard CirColorado’s Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery. Only about three miles away but you are better off driving, as you have to cross a busy section of Highway 93.
Cozy cocktail lounge & distillery featuring handcrafted drinks in warm environs with a vintage vibe.
39 locals recommend
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleyCozy cocktail lounge & distillery featuring handcrafted drinks in warm environs with a vintage vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Splash Pool
Fossil Trace Golf Club
3050 Illinois StEssentials
Safeway
1701 Jackson StNatural Grocers
2401 Ford StGolden Coin-Op Laundry
Urban Escape Day Spa
1299 Washington AveShopping
Colorado Mills
14500 W Colfax AveParks & Nature
North Table Mountain Park
4788 CO-93Park or walk to 19th Street and Belvedere. About a 3 mile round trip to the top of Castle Rock.
17 locals recommend
South Table Mountain Park
16741 Golden Hills RdPark or walk to 19th Street and Belvedere. About a 3 mile round trip to the top of Castle Rock.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow RdChimney Gulch Trailhead
Chimney Gulch TrailLair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74Mount Galbraith Park
21992 Golden Gate Canyon Rd