Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Fast, casual dining within walking distance. Offers up quality food and great cocktails with an informal vibe.
51 locals recommend
Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery Colfax
4990 E Colfax Ave Fast, casual dining within walking distance. Offers up quality food and great cocktails with an informal vibe.
A great place to set up and work or just enjoy a latte. Bellwether is located just down the street.
15 locals recommend
Bellwether
5126 E Colfax AveA great place to set up and work or just enjoy a latte. Bellwether is located just down the street.
Copper Door Coffee Roasters
7581 E Academy BlvdA hole in the wall place with amazing Ethiopian food. Pro-tip, call ahead and make a reservation. The owner is a one-woman show and appreciates the heads-up. It takes awhile to get your food but it's so worth it when you do.
16 locals recommend
Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
7225 E Colfax AveA hole in the wall place with amazing Ethiopian food. Pro-tip, call ahead and make a reservation. The owner is a one-woman show and appreciates the heads-up. It takes awhile to get your food but it's so worth it when you do.
City Donuts
4918 E Colfax AveIt's a short walk from the house and serves grade A donuts.
Nuggs Ice Cream
5135 E Colfax AveA neighborhood joint offering great ice cream.
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave Huge, amazing biscuits served with breakfast favorites.
A great spot for breakfast or brunch. It's popular, there is generally a line so the earlier you can get over the better. Offers free coffee to those waiting.
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveA great spot for breakfast or brunch. It's popular, there is generally a line so the earlier you can get over the better. Offers free coffee to those waiting.
Awesome Thai-style rolled ice cream. It's a bit pricey but it's worth it to watch them make it, tastes great too.
8 locals recommend
Milkroll Creamery
3500 E Colfax AveAwesome Thai-style rolled ice cream. It's a bit pricey but it's worth it to watch them make it, tastes great too.
A mellow hangout with great food and a wide selection of craft beer. It's cash only but they do have an ATM in house.
231 locals recommend
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StA mellow hangout with great food and a wide selection of craft beer. It's cash only but they do have an ATM in house.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDo
1539 17th StGo for the oysters, stay for the cocktails.
If you're up for a special occasion and have the budget to match, Hearth and Dram is a great place to go. It overlooks Union Station, has a massive Whiskey List and some amazing food.
10 locals recommend
Hearth & Dram
1801 Wewatta StIf you're up for a special occasion and have the budget to match, Hearth and Dram is a great place to go. It overlooks Union Station, has a massive Whiskey List and some amazing food.
Great deep dish Detroit-style pizza. Good selection of craft brews on tap.
53 locals recommend
Blue Pan Pizza Congress Park
3509 E 12th AveGreat deep dish Detroit-style pizza. Good selection of craft brews on tap.
Great thin crust pizza, perfect place to pick up a pizza and bring it to the place. They have great mini-canolis too!
9 locals recommend
Mici Handcrafted Italian
1531 Stout StGreat thin crust pizza, perfect place to pick up a pizza and bring it to the place. They have great mini-canolis too!
Need a quick bite? Stop by Cheba Hut. They have great toasted subs with a 420 theme. If you like Roast Beef, try the KGB.
20 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
745 Colorado BlvdNeed a quick bite? Stop by Cheba Hut. They have great toasted subs with a 420 theme. If you like Roast Beef, try the KGB.
Parks & Nature
City Park is Denver's largest park. It has a variety of walking and running trails that are great for a stroll or for keeping up your training while traveling. It also offers great views of downtown and the mountains.
745 locals recommend
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdCity Park is Denver's largest park. It has a variety of walking and running trails that are great for a stroll or for keeping up your training while traveling. It also offers great views of downtown and the mountains.
Cheesman Park
Large park with a variety of walking trails and places to relax.
Essentials
Located just a few blocks to the East, Marczyk's has a wide variety of produce, bread, meats, cheese, coffee, and other treats. It's more pricey than a regular grocery store but everything is top quality and it's super convenient.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax Ave Located just a few blocks to the East, Marczyk's has a wide variety of produce, bread, meats, cheese, coffee, and other treats. It's more pricey than a regular grocery store but everything is top quality and it's super convenient.
Right down the road, Sprouts has most of your basic essentials. Parking can be a challenge, so the earlier you can stop by the better.
422 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax Ave Right down the road, Sprouts has most of your basic essentials. Parking can be a challenge, so the earlier you can stop by the better.
Trader Joe's offers a variety of products at low prices. It's just a short drive or walk away. Parking can be challenging, it's best to try to avoid going between 4:00-6:00.
293 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
750 N Colorado Blvd Trader Joe's offers a variety of products at low prices. It's just a short drive or walk away. Parking can be challenging, it's best to try to avoid going between 4:00-6:00.
Rose Medical Center
4567 E 9th AveArts & Culture
Located within walking distance, it always has a cool exhibit going. Combine it with a trip to the zoo and City Park.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdLocated within walking distance, it always has a cool exhibit going. Combine it with a trip to the zoo and City Park.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGreat art musuem located close to downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave Intimate venue to catch up and comers.
Located close to downtown, it's just a short Uber/Lyft ride from the house. Intimate venue to see a wide variety of artists.
283 locals recommend
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax Ave Located close to downtown, it's just a short Uber/Lyft ride from the house. Intimate venue to see a wide variety of artists.
Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StClose to the house with a cool atmosphere and great beer.
Popular spot with a good selection of craft beers, including a few barrel aged.
238 locals recommend
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StPopular spot with a good selection of craft beers, including a few barrel aged.
Close to the house with a cosy, western interior. Lots of brews on tap and a great happy hour.
The Owl Saloon
5026 E Colfax AveClose to the house with a cosy, western interior. Lots of brews on tap and a great happy hour.
Sightseeing
Union Station is not just the center of public transit but is also home to a shopping and restaurants. This recently renovated 100-year-old building also offers a great jumping off point for exploring downtown.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
Union Station is not just the center of public transit but is also home to a shopping and restaurants. This recently renovated 100-year-old building also offers a great jumping off point for exploring downtown.
Everything Else
Grab the yoga mat and take off to catch a class at Elevate Yoga. Ease into your day with a great, relaxing practice!
Elevate Yoga
5022 E Colfax AveGrab the yoga mat and take off to catch a class at Elevate Yoga. Ease into your day with a great, relaxing practice!