Guidebook for Cheeseman Park
Essentials
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveTrader Joe's
661 Logan StMarczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveShopping
Target
7930 Northfield BlvdThis mile-long pedestrian thoroughfare, which stretches across the southern end of the LoDo district and bypasses Larimer Square, is lined with a variety of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, making it a popular place to visit at nearly all hours of the day.
871 residents recomanen
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallThis mile-long pedestrian thoroughfare, which stretches across the southern end of the LoDo district and bypasses Larimer Square, is lined with a variety of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, making it a popular place to visit at nearly all hours of the day.
This shopping mall offers over 40 restaurants, shops, & entertainment venues, plus indoor parking.
104 residents recomanen
Denver Pavilions
500 16th St MallThis shopping mall offers over 40 restaurants, shops, & entertainment venues, plus indoor parking.
Parks & Nature
A tranquil residential area, Cheesman Park centers on its namesake green space, with expansive lawns, shady jogging trails, a dramatic neoclassical pavilion and regular LGBT-oriented events.
527 residents recomanen
Parc Cheesman
A tranquil residential area, Cheesman Park centers on its namesake green space, with expansive lawns, shady jogging trails, a dramatic neoclassical pavilion and regular LGBT-oriented events.
You could very easily make the argument that City Park is Denver’s best park. It’s got everything, including two lakes, two playgrounds, a historical monuments, the City Park Golf Course, tennis courts, baseball, football and soccer fields. It’s the staging site of road races, including the Colfax Marathon, and home to festivals like City Park Jazz. Oh, and also the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
745 residents recomanen
Parc de la Ciutat
2001 Colorado BlvdYou could very easily make the argument that City Park is Denver’s best park. It’s got everything, including two lakes, two playgrounds, a historical monuments, the City Park Golf Course, tennis courts, baseball, football and soccer fields. It’s the staging site of road races, including the Colfax Marathon, and home to festivals like City Park Jazz. Oh, and also the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Food Scene
Set in an airy industrial storefront, this cafe offers cold-pressed juices & light vegetarian fare.
44 residents recomanen
The Corner Beet
1401 N Ogden StSet in an airy industrial storefront, this cafe offers cold-pressed juices & light vegetarian fare.
Your nearest coffee shop. Humble baked-goods & coffee purveyor with garage-door windows that open to a patio in warm weather.
152 residents recomanen
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueYour nearest coffee shop. Humble baked-goods & coffee purveyor with garage-door windows that open to a patio in warm weather.
This family-run restaurant serves silky hummus, a variety of excellent grilled kebabs, and from-scratch sweets. Try the beef koobideh.
7 residents recomanen
Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries
2207 E Colfax AveThis family-run restaurant serves silky hummus, a variety of excellent grilled kebabs, and from-scratch sweets. Try the beef koobideh.
DC PIE CO. is a contemporary take on a Brooklyn Classic,. serving up authentic Brooklyn-Style Brick Oven pies.
DC PIE CO - Denver
2223 E Colfax AveDC PIE CO. is a contemporary take on a Brooklyn Classic,. serving up authentic Brooklyn-Style Brick Oven pies.
Oak-fired pizzas supplemented by seasonal Italian dishes star at this casually stylish parlor.
19 residents recomanen
White Pie
1702 Humboldt StOak-fired pizzas supplemented by seasonal Italian dishes star at this casually stylish parlor.
This casual joint has juicy brisket burgers, inventive sandwiches, and griddled tacos.
Little Beast Street Food
2730 E Colfax AveThis casual joint has juicy brisket burgers, inventive sandwiches, and griddled tacos.
Sophisticated American bar & grill for elevated pub-grub classics such as Reuben fries.
31 residents recomanen
The District
1320 E 17th AveSophisticated American bar & grill for elevated pub-grub classics such as Reuben fries.
Cheerful cafe-bar with a kitschy vibe serving old-school comfort food, breakfast & house cocktails.
18 residents recomanen
Annie's Cafe and Bar
3100 E Colfax AveCheerful cafe-bar with a kitschy vibe serving old-school comfort food, breakfast & house cocktails.
Bright 1976 shop dishing up cups & cones in myriad innovative flavors, plus frozen yogurt & sorbet.
90 residents recomanen
Liks Ice Cream
2039 E 13th AveBright 1976 shop dishing up cups & cones in myriad innovative flavors, plus frozen yogurt & sorbet.
My favorite for Chinese takeout. Plain digs with lo mein & other Chinese fare to eat at one of the few tables or take out.
27 residents recomanen
Peter's Chinese Restaurant
2609 12th AveMy favorite for Chinese takeout. Plain digs with lo mein & other Chinese fare to eat at one of the few tables or take out.
Informal brunch option featuring pancakes with unique toppings, plus lunch fare in a bright space.
81 residents recomanen
Syrup City Park
1875 York StInformal brunch option featuring pancakes with unique toppings, plus lunch fare in a bright space.
A Portland based doughnut shop that we're glad decided to expand to Denver. Voodoo makes more than a 100 kinds of doughnuts, including simple glazed, frosted or sprinkled; a doughnut shaped like a blunt, dipped in maple frosting and dusted with cinnamon sugar, and a triple filled with Bavarian cream and frosted in chocolate.
255 residents recomanen
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax AveA Portland based doughnut shop that we're glad decided to expand to Denver. Voodoo makes more than a 100 kinds of doughnuts, including simple glazed, frosted or sprinkled; a doughnut shaped like a blunt, dipped in maple frosting and dusted with cinnamon sugar, and a triple filled with Bavarian cream and frosted in chocolate.
House-roasted beans & espresso drinks in a minimalist space with exposed brick & plenty of seating.
115 residents recomanen
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th AveHouse-roasted beans & espresso drinks in a minimalist space with exposed brick & plenty of seating.
Warm market & bistro with coffee bar & menu of pastries & sandwiches, plus to-go eats, beer & wine.
94 residents recomanen
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveWarm market & bistro with coffee bar & menu of pastries & sandwiches, plus to-go eats, beer & wine.
Sushi Bay 17
1728 E 17th AveRelaxed Japanese spot with modern decor offering lunch specials.
Coffeehouse serving espresso drinks, breakfast & lunch fare, plus sweets, in a quaint, funky space.
53 residents recomanen
Blue Bear Cafe
700 14th StCoffeehouse serving espresso drinks, breakfast & lunch fare, plus sweets, in a quaint, funky space.
Owner's fav! La Abeja is much more than a Bakery. It serves tacos, burritos, etc. With menu items like "Desayuno #1" you know it's the real deal. Family owned and family friendly!
7 residents recomanen
La Abeja
508 East Colfax AvenueOwner's fav! La Abeja is much more than a Bakery. It serves tacos, burritos, etc. With menu items like "Desayuno #1" you know it's the real deal. Family owned and family friendly!
Owner's fav! In 1986, Oi and her family made it to America. She started life in the US with no money and unable to speak English. Now over 30 years later, Oi gets to do what she loves best. Cooking!
13 residents recomanen
Phở-natic Vietnamese Restaurant
229 E Colfax AveOwner's fav! In 1986, Oi and her family made it to America. She started life in the US with no money and unable to speak English. Now over 30 years later, Oi gets to do what she loves best. Cooking!
Owner's fav! Denver’s favorite Middle Eastern cuisine and have been family owned and operated since 2004, providing authentic home-style cooking right across the Colorado State Capitol building. We use the highest quality ingredients, exquisite spices, and generation old recipes to bring you the true flavor of our homeland. Their roots are from Aleppo, Syria and our fruits are in Colorado. They have been serving people of Denver, Colorado and people from all across the country!
9 residents recomanen
Shish Kabob Grill
1503 Grant StOwner's fav! Denver’s favorite Middle Eastern cuisine and have been family owned and operated since 2004, providing authentic home-style cooking right across the Colorado State Capitol building. We use the highest quality ingredients, exquisite spices, and generation old recipes to bring you the true flavor of our homeland. Their roots are from Aleppo, Syria and our fruits are in Colorado. They have been serving people of Denver, Colorado and people from all across the country!
Owner's fav! Park Burger is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant, serving up some of Denver's prizewinning burgers, fries, shakes and beers. At Park Burger, we pride ourselves on crafting the best burger using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. The burgers we serve start with all natural, never frozen beef, buffalo, and house made turkey and veggie burger patties, all on top of locally baked buns made exclusively for Park Burger.
75 residents recomanen
Park Burger - RiNo
2615 Walnut StOwner's fav! Park Burger is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood restaurant, serving up some of Denver's prizewinning burgers, fries, shakes and beers. At Park Burger, we pride ourselves on crafting the best burger using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. The burgers we serve start with all natural, never frozen beef, buffalo, and house made turkey and veggie burger patties, all on top of locally baked buns made exclusively for Park Burger.
Owner's fav! Machete Tequila and Tacos was created and established in Denver in 2011. Our customers defined our vibe and our mission. They sought after the finest margaritas in the land and food that was created from the heart of Mexico City, DF. Machete is not bashful and loves to provide a place where everyone is welcome to “Get After It”. We invite you to bring your adventurous minds and appetites and be prepared to drink, eat and celebrate with us.
96 residents recomanen
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveOwner's fav! Machete Tequila and Tacos was created and established in Denver in 2011. Our customers defined our vibe and our mission. They sought after the finest margaritas in the land and food that was created from the heart of Mexico City, DF. Machete is not bashful and loves to provide a place where everyone is welcome to “Get After It”. We invite you to bring your adventurous minds and appetites and be prepared to drink, eat and celebrate with us.
Owner's Fav! At Ace Eat Serve’s heart is a comfortable and airy dining room overlooked by the open kitchen and chef’s counter from which Executive Chef, Thach Tran, showcases his modern and exciting style of Asian cuisine. Having spent his earliest years in Vietnam, Chef Tran's culinary foundation is built upon memories of his grandmother's noodle shop and the vibrant food markets of Saigon.
175 residents recomanen
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AveOwner's Fav! At Ace Eat Serve’s heart is a comfortable and airy dining room overlooked by the open kitchen and chef’s counter from which Executive Chef, Thach Tran, showcases his modern and exciting style of Asian cuisine. Having spent his earliest years in Vietnam, Chef Tran's culinary foundation is built upon memories of his grandmother's noodle shop and the vibrant food markets of Saigon.
Owner's Fav! They wanted Steuben's to be a place for everybody. Everybody who appreciates a handcrafted cocktail, fresh Maine lobster in their lobster roll, hand-cut potatoes in their French fries, and ice cream churned in house. Families, friends, neighbors, and first-time visitors to Denver who are seeking out the comfort of a friendly atmosphere, a welcoming smile, and a breakfast, lunch, or dinner that will leave their hearts and tummies happy. Steuben's is a classic café...a modern diner...a place to be comfortable and relax. And when we say comfortable, we mean comfortable. They've got you covered if you're gluten-free, or have a food allergy. We are proud to serve American food, and proud of the fact that the recipes all authentically immigrated here from somewhere else. Regional American fare at its finest and truest self.
274 residents recomanen
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveOwner's Fav! They wanted Steuben's to be a place for everybody. Everybody who appreciates a handcrafted cocktail, fresh Maine lobster in their lobster roll, hand-cut potatoes in their French fries, and ice cream churned in house. Families, friends, neighbors, and first-time visitors to Denver who are seeking out the comfort of a friendly atmosphere, a welcoming smile, and a breakfast, lunch, or dinner that will leave their hearts and tummies happy. Steuben's is a classic café...a modern diner...a place to be comfortable and relax. And when we say comfortable, we mean comfortable. They've got you covered if you're gluten-free, or have a food allergy. We are proud to serve American food, and proud of the fact that the recipes all authentically immigrated here from somewhere else. Regional American fare at its finest and truest self.
Owner's fav! Vegan/Vegetarian option. They serve all needs to all people. they've got breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, patio, specialty coffee, and a craft beer, wine and cocktail bar. eclectic and repurposed decor, fun and friendly staff. whether you need a latte at 9am or a whiskey at 9pm, they are here for you.
357 residents recomanen
City O' City
206 E 13th AveOwner's fav! Vegan/Vegetarian option. They serve all needs to all people. they've got breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night, patio, specialty coffee, and a craft beer, wine and cocktail bar. eclectic and repurposed decor, fun and friendly staff. whether you need a latte at 9am or a whiskey at 9pm, they are here for you.
Owner's fav! They are a scratch kitchen that focuses on utilizing local vendors, sustainable
business practices, and seeking to give more than we take.
They offer a wide variety of menu items that are accessible to many dietary restrictions, and we cultivate an environment of inclusivity.
Their menu items are free of artificial colors, preservatives, flavors, and hydrogenated fats. They make food to nourish our community with fresh ingredients. They are both a neighborhood gathering place and a world-wide destination.
225 residents recomanen
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueOwner's fav! They are a scratch kitchen that focuses on utilizing local vendors, sustainable
business practices, and seeking to give more than we take.
They offer a wide variety of menu items that are accessible to many dietary restrictions, and we cultivate an environment of inclusivity.
Their menu items are free of artificial colors, preservatives, flavors, and hydrogenated fats. They make food to nourish our community with fresh ingredients. They are both a neighborhood gathering place and a world-wide destination.
Owner's Fav! "Kevin Delk (Beatrice & Woodsley, Mario's Double Daughter's Salotto) brings his knack for whimsy to Capitol Hill with this all-day Caribbean eatery and bar, filled with crayon-bright colors and nearly a thousand plants amid skylights and stained-glass doors. Fronted by a cafe for quick breakfast service, the setting's meant to convey the breezy style of the food – primarily influenced by Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica – as well as the exotic cocktails."
19 residents recomanen
Bang Up To The Elephant!
1310 Pearl StOwner's Fav! "Kevin Delk (Beatrice & Woodsley, Mario's Double Daughter's Salotto) brings his knack for whimsy to Capitol Hill with this all-day Caribbean eatery and bar, filled with crayon-bright colors and nearly a thousand plants amid skylights and stained-glass doors. Fronted by a cafe for quick breakfast service, the setting's meant to convey the breezy style of the food – primarily influenced by Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica – as well as the exotic cocktails."
Drinks & Nightlife
Intimate lounge serving cocktails, beer & wine plus a few nibbles in casually cosmopolitan digs.
61 residents recomanen
Hudson Hill
619 E 13th AveIntimate lounge serving cocktails, beer & wine plus a few nibbles in casually cosmopolitan digs.
Salads, sandwiches, pizzas & brunches in rustic bar with craft ales, happy hours & live music.
23 residents recomanen
Capitol Hill Tavern
1225 Logan StSalads, sandwiches, pizzas & brunches in rustic bar with craft ales, happy hours & live music.
Happening hangout lures locals with funky decor, patio & music downstairs, plus house-infused vodka.
174 residents recomanen
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th AveHappening hangout lures locals with funky decor, patio & music downstairs, plus house-infused vodka.
Stylish cocktail bar for classic & unique drinks, with cheese boards to accompany.
26 residents recomanen
Bar Max
2412 E Colfax AveStylish cocktail bar for classic & unique drinks, with cheese boards to accompany.
Dimly lit bar known for its live punk music on a small stage & beer in a can.
11 residents recomanen
Lion's Lair
2022 E Colfax AveDimly lit bar known for its live punk music on a small stage & beer in a can.
Relaxed LGBTQ bar offering shots, coffee & cocktails in a relaxed space with theme nights.
17 residents recomanen
Blush & Blu
1526 E Colfax AveRelaxed LGBTQ bar offering shots, coffee & cocktails in a relaxed space with theme nights.
Polish pub grub plus imported beer & vodka served in a lively space with a patio & party basement.
18 residents recomanen
Kingas Lounge
1509 N Marion StPolish pub grub plus imported beer & vodka served in a lively space with a patio & party basement.
Mellow hangout provides house-brewed beers, American eats with veggie options & outdoor seating.
231 residents recomanen
Vine Street Pub & Brewery
1700 Vine StMellow hangout provides house-brewed beers, American eats with veggie options & outdoor seating.
Brewery taproom with a rustic pub atmosphere & a patio, plus beer & food pairings.
Thirsty Monk Denver
1604 E 17th AveBrewery taproom with a rustic pub atmosphere & a patio, plus beer & food pairings.
Arts & Culture
Museu d'Art de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyExplore interactive, super fun exhibits that let kids learn and discover on their own terms.
217 residents recomanen
Museu Infantil de Denver al Campus Marsico
2121 Children's Museum DrExplore interactive, super fun exhibits that let kids learn and discover on their own terms.
Sightseeing
Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility. Tours are strictly for adults and children 7 years and older.
115 residents recomanen
Denver Mint
Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility. Tours are strictly for adults and children 7 years and older.