Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Crema Coffee House
2862 Larimer StFantastic coffee, house-made pastries and sandwiches.
The Populist does a great happy hour 5-7. They have a good gin and tonic with house-made tonic and light snacks. Their dinner tasting menu is pricey but awesome if you are going for a special occasion.
182 locals recommend
The Populist
3163 Larimer StThe Populist does a great happy hour 5-7. They have a good gin and tonic with house-made tonic and light snacks. Their dinner tasting menu is pricey but awesome if you are going for a special occasion.
Just a few blocks away on 25th Ave, the Whittier Cafe has good coffee and an Ethiopian coffee ceremony on Sundays.
68 locals recommend
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveJust a few blocks away on 25th Ave, the Whittier Cafe has good coffee and an Ethiopian coffee ceremony on Sundays.
They have great bagels at Rosenbergs. The Standard (lox, cream cheese, onion, tomato, capers) is fantastic.
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveThey have great bagels at Rosenbergs. The Standard (lox, cream cheese, onion, tomato, capers) is fantastic.
Indoor market with butcher, fishmonger, bakery, ice cream, chocolate shop, coffee, pizza and a bar. A great place to pick up nice things to eat or have brunch/lunch.
283 locals recommend
The Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer StIndoor market with butcher, fishmonger, bakery, ice cream, chocolate shop, coffee, pizza and a bar. A great place to pick up nice things to eat or have brunch/lunch.
Work & Class
2500 Larimer StGreat food, shared plates of American and Latin American cuisine.
Great, casual neighborhood barbecue place.
27 locals recommend
Kitchen Table BBQ & Comfort Food @ Goosetown Tavern
3242 E Colfax AveGreat, casual neighborhood barbecue place.
The Rolling Pin Bakeshop
2716 Welton StThey have delicious coffee, cake, breads and pastries.
A Southern-style breakfast and lunch restaurant with great food.
60 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery Capitol Hill
320 E Colfax AveA Southern-style breakfast and lunch restaurant with great food.
There is a coffee shop, ice cream shop, bar and several different restaurants. You can play shuffleboard, people watch and see the trains coming into the station. There is a Santa and big tree there at Christmastime.
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
There is a coffee shop, ice cream shop, bar and several different restaurants. You can play shuffleboard, people watch and see the trains coming into the station. There is a Santa and big tree there at Christmastime.
This is about a 10 minute walk from the house. They have pub food - burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, etc and kids meals.
83 locals recommend
The Whittier Pub
2000 E 28th AveThis is about a 10 minute walk from the house. They have pub food - burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, etc and kids meals.
Casual storefront dishing up American Southern & Caribbean fare plus basic American choices.
42 locals recommend
Welton St. Cafe Home of Mona's
2258 Welton StCasual storefront dishing up American Southern & Caribbean fare plus basic American choices.
Neighborhood restaurant and pub serving fresh salads, bar snacks, sandwiches, burgers using high quality thoughtfully sourced local and specialty ingredients.
78 locals recommend
Dunbar Kitchen & Tap House
2844 Welton StNeighborhood restaurant and pub serving fresh salads, bar snacks, sandwiches, burgers using high quality thoughtfully sourced local and specialty ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pon Pon
2528 Walnut StGreat cozy cocktail bar.
They make great cider and often have live bluegrass. During the weeknights they have a variety of specials and a pub quiz on Wednesdays.
132 locals recommend
Stem Ciders
3040 Walnut StThey make great cider and often have live bluegrass. During the weeknights they have a variety of specials and a pub quiz on Wednesdays.
Finn's Manor has a great outdoor space so it's fun on a warm night. They have several food vendors and a good beer and cocktail selection.
157 locals recommend
Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StFinn's Manor has a great outdoor space so it's fun on a warm night. They have several food vendors and a good beer and cocktail selection.
They play mostly hip-hop. It's a fun place to go out dancing on the weekends.
21 locals recommend
Cold Crush
2700 Larimer StreetThey play mostly hip-hop. It's a fun place to go out dancing on the weekends.
Voicebox
2601 Walnut StPrivate karaoke booths where you can order food and drink to your room.
This is a good dive-bar, nearby with great prices and a large variety of beers on tap.
45 locals recommend
715 Club
715 E 26th AveThis is a good dive-bar, nearby with great prices and a large variety of beers on tap.
This is a cozy brewery with good beer, including sour beers.
183 locals recommend
Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer StThis is a cozy brewery with good beer, including sour beers.
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery
3200 Larimer StThey have great house wines on tap.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to stroll around as a family or on a date. They have a cafe with light snacks and lunch. On the opposite side (above the parking garage) is a separate kids area.
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThis is a great place to stroll around as a family or on a date. They have a cafe with light snacks and lunch. On the opposite side (above the parking garage) is a separate kids area.
This is located in City Park. A great way to spend the day outdoors in the city.
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThis is located in City Park. A great way to spend the day outdoors in the city.
Arts & Culture
This is located in City Park. There is an IMAX, Planetarium, Dinosaur exhibit and a great kids area in the Discovery Zone.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThis is located in City Park. There is an IMAX, Planetarium, Dinosaur exhibit and a great kids area in the Discovery Zone.
This is a small but great modern art gallery. It usually has three main exhibits. There is a coffee shop/bar on the top floor with a great view of the city.
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StThis is a small but great modern art gallery. It usually has three main exhibits. There is a coffee shop/bar on the top floor with a great view of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
The children's museum is great for kids 8 and under. There is a wonderful outdoor play area with a zip line, stream to paddle in and large sand play area. Indoors there is a climbing tower, ramps, grocery store, bubbles and art. There is also a separate area for very small children, newborn to 3.
217 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DrThe children's museum is great for kids 8 and under. There is a wonderful outdoor play area with a zip line, stream to paddle in and large sand play area. Indoors there is a climbing tower, ramps, grocery store, bubbles and art. There is also a separate area for very small children, newborn to 3.
Great movie theater with independent films, nice chocolate and a bar.
180 locals recommend
Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwayGreat movie theater with independent films, nice chocolate and a bar.
The film centers show small independent and international films with cozy seats and serves beer, wine, popcorn and and gourmet chocolates.
70 locals recommend
Sie Film Center
2510 E Colfax AveThe film centers show small independent and international films with cozy seats and serves beer, wine, popcorn and and gourmet chocolates.
Good for an indoor day with kids of all ages. There is a 7 and under area with bouncy houses and trampolines and a larger area for those 7 and up with lots of different trampolines and activities.
7 locals recommend
Jumpstreet
14500 W Colfax AveGood for an indoor day with kids of all ages. There is a 7 and under area with bouncy houses and trampolines and a larger area for those 7 and up with lots of different trampolines and activities.
Bowling alley, pool tables, shuffleboard, bar and restaurant.
298 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayBowling alley, pool tables, shuffleboard, bar and restaurant.
Getting Around
25th & Welton Station
2543 Welton StNearby light rail station.
27th & Welton Station
2720 Welton StClosest light rail station
Essentials
Safeway
757 E 20th AveThis is the closest grocery store, for essentials.
Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveInexpensive natural and organic grocery store.
A great butcher and other nice foods, like cheese, meats, fish, snacks. They also have a deli with take-out sandwiches.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveA great butcher and other nice foods, like cheese, meats, fish, snacks. They also have a deli with take-out sandwiches.
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveHuge liquor store with a wide variety.
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StTrader Joe's is 10-15 min away.