Guidebook for Denver
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StRight across the street!
King Soopers
1155 E 9th AveFood Scene
Counter-serve chain offering Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches & kebabs in a colorful space.
www.zoeskitchen.com
7 residents recomanen
Zoës Kitchen
4550 Main StCounter-serve chain offering Mediterranean soups, salads, sandwiches & kebabs in a colorful space.
www.zoeskitchen.com
ink! Coffee Little Raven
Little Raven StreetLively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps & more. And right next door!
www.tupelohoneycafe.com
20 residents recomanen
Tupelo Honey
1650 Wewatta StLively outpost of a Southern franchise serving up fried chicken, po' boys, mint juleps & more. And right next door!
www.tupelohoneycafe.com
Upscale, buzzy Italian hot spot from an acclaimed team with an open kitchen & a fireplace lounge.
www.tavernettadenver.com
65 residents recomanen
Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallUpscale, buzzy Italian hot spot from an acclaimed team with an open kitchen & a fireplace lounge.
www.tavernettadenver.com
Casually hip outfit dispensing carefully sourced quick Chinese street food, including dumplings & noodles.
www.zoemama.com
30 residents recomanen
Zoe Ma Ma
1625 Wynkoop StCasually hip outfit dispensing carefully sourced quick Chinese street food, including dumplings & noodles.
www.zoemama.com
Casual hot spot for farm-to-table comfort food & craft beer in a historic train station with a late-night happy hour.
www.nextdooreatery.com
103 residents recomanen
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StCasual hot spot for farm-to-table comfort food & craft beer in a historic train station with a late-night happy hour.
www.nextdooreatery.com
Spacious seafood spot with open kitchen turns out everything from crudo & caviar to lobster rolls.
www.stoicandgenuine.com
35 residents recomanen
Stoic & Genuine
1701 Wynkoop StSpacious seafood spot with open kitchen turns out everything from crudo & caviar to lobster rolls.
www.stoicandgenuine.com
Located in the train station, this snug shop offers gourmet ice cream, boozy shakes & vegan scoops. (Little Man Ice Cream is the quintessential Denver ice cream place -- Milkbox serves their ice cream, but offers sundaes too!)
12 residents recomanen
Milkbox Ice Creamery
1701 Wynkoop StLocated in the train station, this snug shop offers gourmet ice cream, boozy shakes & vegan scoops. (Little Man Ice Cream is the quintessential Denver ice cream place -- Milkbox serves their ice cream, but offers sundaes too!)
Specialty caffeine drinks & pastries served in a train station setup with outdoor seats.
www.pigtraincoffee.com
9 residents recomanen
Pigtrain Coffee Company
1701 Wynkoop StSpecialty caffeine drinks & pastries served in a train station setup with outdoor seats.
www.pigtraincoffee.com
One of the best brunches in Denver! Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails. Go early, expect a wait.
www.snoozeeatery.com
862 residents recomanen
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveOne of the best brunches in Denver! Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails. Go early, expect a wait.
www.snoozeeatery.com
High-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar.
www.mercantiledenver.com
95 residents recomanen
Mercantile Dining and Provision
1701 Wynkoop StHigh-performance space includes a New American eatery, wine library, artisanal market & barista bar.
www.mercantiledenver.com
Sleek setting for craft brew & extra-large burgers topped high with indulgent ingredients.
www.hopdoddy.com
18 residents recomanen
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1747 Wynkoop StSleek setting for craft brew & extra-large burgers topped high with indulgent ingredients.
www.hopdoddy.com
Vibrant bar & grill focusing on tacos with creative fillings & an extensive menu of tequilas with a late-night happy hour.
www.machetedenver.com
96 residents recomanen
Machete Tequila + Tacos
2817 E 3rd AveVibrant bar & grill focusing on tacos with creative fillings & an extensive menu of tequilas with a late-night happy hour.
www.machetedenver.com
Sophisticated environs with glass-enclosed floor-to-ceiling wine room & elevated Italian offerings.
www.veniceristorante.com
18 residents recomanen
Venice
1700 Wynkoop StSophisticated environs with glass-enclosed floor-to-ceiling wine room & elevated Italian offerings.
www.veniceristorante.com
Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
www.mortons.com
21 residents recomanen
Morton's The Steakhouse
1745 Wazee StUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
www.mortons.com
Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside plus a salad bar.
www.rodizio.com
8 residents recomanen
Rodizio Grill - Denver
1801 Wynkoop StOutpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside plus a salad bar.
www.rodizio.com
Upscale chain serving gourmet seafood dishes & creative cocktails in a relaxed, stylish setting with late-night food.
www.jaxfishhouse.com
50 residents recomanen
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - LoDo
1539 17th StUpscale chain serving gourmet seafood dishes & creative cocktails in a relaxed, stylish setting with late-night food.
www.jaxfishhouse.com
Italian eatery serves casual breakfast & quick lunch plus a more extensive evening menu of pasta & pizza.
www.denveritalianrestaurants.net
Mangiamo Pronto!
1601 17th StItalian eatery serves casual breakfast & quick lunch plus a more extensive evening menu of pasta & pizza.
www.denveritalianrestaurants.net
Colorful yet sleek contemporary chophouse with a focus on sustainability in The Oxford Hotel.
www.urbanfarmerdenver.com
23 residents recomanen
Urban Farmer Denver
1659 Wazee StColorful yet sleek contemporary chophouse with a focus on sustainability in The Oxford Hotel.
www.urbanfarmerdenver.com
Amante Coffee at the Oxford
1612 17th StStrikingly modern decor & a cosmopolitan vibe go with clever contemporary American plates & drinks.
www.avelinadenver.com
9 residents recomanen
Avelina
1550 17th StStrikingly modern decor & a cosmopolitan vibe go with clever contemporary American plates & drinks.
www.avelinadenver.com
Local deli chain serving gourmet sandwiches, including breakfast options, in a casual setting.
www.backcountry-deli.com
6 residents recomanen
Yampa Sandwich Company
1617 Wazee StLocal deli chain serving gourmet sandwiches, including breakfast options, in a casual setting.
www.backcountry-deli.com
Member of a small hip chain crafting an extensive menu of Japanese dishes & top-shelf cocktails.
26 residents recomanen
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
1616 16th St MallMember of a small hip chain crafting an extensive menu of Japanese dishes & top-shelf cocktails.
Artisanal pizza & other inventive, organic snacks plus craft suds served in bright quarters.
www.luckypiepizza.com
9 residents recomanen
Lucky Pie Pizza and Taphouse
1610 16th St MallArtisanal pizza & other inventive, organic snacks plus craft suds served in bright quarters.
www.luckypiepizza.com
Local counter-serve chain that's a take-out/delivery staple for NY-style pies & other Italian eats.
www.anthonyspizzaandpasta.com
31 residents recomanen
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta
7472 E 29th AveLocal counter-serve chain that's a take-out/delivery staple for NY-style pies & other Italian eats.
www.anthonyspizzaandpasta.com
Spacious, modern pub offering an ample selection of drinks & gourmet comfort food, plus a patio.
www.thirstyliongastropub.com
33 residents recomanen
Thirsty Lion Gastropub - Union Station
1605 Wynkoop StSpacious, modern pub offering an ample selection of drinks & gourmet comfort food, plus a patio.
www.thirstyliongastropub.com
Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.
www.theproteinbar.com
8 residents recomanen
Protein Bar & Kitchen
1755 16th St MallHealth-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.
www.theproteinbar.com
Highbrow Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this cantina with a patio.
www.loladenver.com
138 residents recomanen
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StHighbrow Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this cantina with a patio.
www.loladenver.com
This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge (great views!) & global small plates.
www.lingerdenver.com
743 residents recomanen
Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with a rooftop lounge (great views!) & global small plates.
www.lingerdenver.com
All-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails in modern, counter-serve digs.
www.denverbrider.com
27 residents recomanen
Brider
1644 Platte StAll-day American spot serving roasted meats, craft beer & cocktails in modern, counter-serve digs.
www.denverbrider.com
Airy counter-serve restaurant emphasizing on elevated cocktails & health-oriented American food.
www.eatwithhonor.com
Honor Society Handcrafted Eatery
1900 16th St MallAiry counter-serve restaurant emphasizing on elevated cocktails & health-oriented American food.
www.eatwithhonor.com
Festive setting for traditional Cuban sandwiches, plus mojitos, caipirinhas & more from the bar. HIGHLY recommend.
www.cubacubacafe.com
84 residents recomanen
Cuba Cuba cafe & bar, DENVER
1173 Delaware StFestive setting for traditional Cuban sandwiches, plus mojitos, caipirinhas & more from the bar. HIGHLY recommend.
www.cubacubacafe.com
Seasonal, creative American dishes, plus barrrel-aged cocktails, craft beers & wines in hip space. Get the scallops.
www.vestadenver.com
33 residents recomanen
Vesta
1822 Blake StSeasonal, creative American dishes, plus barrrel-aged cocktails, craft beers & wines in hip space. Get the scallops.
www.vestadenver.com
Upscale-casual Mexican eatery serving tacos, mole & more, with a bar showcasing agave spirits. Go at Happy Hour for bottomless margaritas and incredible appetizers.
www.otravezcantina.com
Otra Vez Cantina
610 16th St MallUpscale-casual Mexican eatery serving tacos, mole & more, with a bar showcasing agave spirits. Go at Happy Hour for bottomless margaritas and incredible appetizers.
www.otravezcantina.com
Tiny destination drawing foodies for chef Alex Seidel's refined farm-to-table New American cuisine.
www.fruitionrestaurant.com
91 residents recomanen
Fruition Restaurant
1313 E 6th AveTiny destination drawing foodies for chef Alex Seidel's refined farm-to-table New American cuisine.
www.fruitionrestaurant.com
Relaxing restaurant crafting traditional Japanese dishes & rolls along with Hawaiian fusion eats. Killer Happy Hour.
https://hapasushi.com/
94 residents recomanen
Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar
1048 Pearl StRelaxing restaurant crafting traditional Japanese dishes & rolls along with Hawaiian fusion eats. Killer Happy Hour.
https://hapasushi.com/
Restaurant & bar serving American comfort fare in a historic building with a courtyard patio. Famous for their brunch and bottomless mimosas.
www.thelobbydenver.com
38 residents recomanen
The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe StreetRestaurant & bar serving American comfort fare in a historic building with a courtyard patio. Famous for their brunch and bottomless mimosas.
www.thelobbydenver.com
Super trendy restaurant incubator with a variety of vendors (pizza, sushi & more), plus a rooftop bar overlooking the city. www.avantifandb.com/
651 residents recomanen
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetSuper trendy restaurant incubator with a variety of vendors (pizza, sushi & more), plus a rooftop bar overlooking the city. www.avantifandb.com/
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. www.rootdowndenver.com
515 residents recomanen
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveA converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. www.rootdowndenver.com
Distinctive dogs (rattlesnake, reindeer) & toppings, microbrews, a biker vibe & late weekend hours. www.bikerjimsdogs.com
59 residents recomanen
Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs
2148 Larimer StDistinctive dogs (rattlesnake, reindeer) & toppings, microbrews, a biker vibe & late weekend hours. www.bikerjimsdogs.com
Drinks & Nightlife
In a space with a cool schoolhouse motif, this modern pub turns out craft beers & elevated grub.
www.psontap.com
6 residents recomanen
Public School 303
1959 16th St MallIn a space with a cool schoolhouse motif, this modern pub turns out craft beers & elevated grub.
www.psontap.com
Colorado's oldest brewpub offers craft beers and New American pub grub in a pool hall/bar setting.
www.wynkoop.com
101 residents recomanen
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th StColorado's oldest brewpub offers craft beers and New American pub grub in a pool hall/bar setting.
www.wynkoop.com
Brewery-based taproom with an industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden & food trucks.
www.denverbeerco.com
240 residents recomanen
Denver Beer Company
1695 Platte StBrewery-based taproom with an industrial vibe, dog-friendly outdoor beer garden & food trucks.
www.denverbeerco.com
Bar & grill offering 40-plus tap beers & a rooftop patio with sweeping views of the city skyline.
www.alehousedenver.com
118 residents recomanen
Ale House
2501 16th StBar & grill offering 40-plus tap beers & a rooftop patio with sweeping views of the city skyline.
www.alehousedenver.com
Quintessential Denver brewery. Hopping, no-nonsense brewpub offering an array of housemade craft beers in an industrial space. www.jaggedmountainbrewery.com
35 residents recomanen
Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
1139 20th StQuintessential Denver brewery. Hopping, no-nonsense brewpub offering an array of housemade craft beers in an industrial space. www.jaggedmountainbrewery.com
Brewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views. www.prostbrewing.com
148 residents recomanen
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StBrewery crafting German-style beers & pouring them in a casual setting or patio with skyline views. www.prostbrewing.com
Clubby hangout with outdoor seating providing comfort food with a twist & an extensive whiskey list.
28 residents recomanen
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
2907 Huron StClubby hangout with outdoor seating providing comfort food with a twist & an extensive whiskey list.
Comfy Coors Field-area bar with an array of whiskey (& non-whiskey) choices plus foosball & pool.
10 residents recomanen
Whiskey Bar
2203 Larimer StComfy Coors Field-area bar with an array of whiskey (& non-whiskey) choices plus foosball & pool.
Enduring pub (since 1959) featuring a robust beer & spirits lineup, plus a back patio & Skee-Ball.
38 residents recomanen
Star Bar
2137 Larimer StEnduring pub (since 1959) featuring a robust beer & spirits lineup, plus a back patio & Skee-Ball.
Quintessential Denver brewery. Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
238 residents recomanen
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StQuintessential Denver brewery. Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go & food truck options.
Huge, multilevel "gastro-brothel" with live music & a restaurant offering eclectic American food. Great cocktails. www.opheliasdenver.com
213 residents recomanen
Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StHuge, multilevel "gastro-brothel" with live music & a restaurant offering eclectic American food. Great cocktails. www.opheliasdenver.com
Trendy eatery known for cocktails, gourmet burgers & other rustic dishes as well as its cozy roof patio.
42 residents recomanen
Ignite Kitchen + Cocktails
2124 Larimer StTrendy eatery known for cocktails, gourmet burgers & other rustic dishes as well as its cozy roof patio.
Upscale gastropub with an opulent setting inside Union Station, microbrews on tap & modern eats such as burgers & brats.
48 residents recomanen
Terminal Bar
1701 Wynkoop StUpscale gastropub with an opulent setting inside Union Station, microbrews on tap & modern eats such as burgers & brats.
Parks & Nature
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
210 residents recomanen
Parc Confluence
2250 15th StPlacid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
Arts & Culture
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Denver
1485 Delgany StDenver Mint
Museu de la Naturalesa i la Ciència de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdCentre d'Història de Colorado
1200 N BroadwayColorado History Museum
Museu d'Art de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe Art District on Santa Fe is the hub of the Denver art scene, featuring 30 participating galleries, artist studios and restaurants. With the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado, art lovers can find everything on Santa Fe from traditional art to contemporary and engaging art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, graphic art and textiles.
Within this thriving creative community, enjoy First Friday Art Walks (6–9 p.m.) every first Friday of the month. Free guided shuttle coaches pick you up at the light rail station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street and ferry you around the Art District between 5:30 and 10:00 p.m.
44 residents recomanen
Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveThe Art District on Santa Fe is the hub of the Denver art scene, featuring 30 participating galleries, artist studios and restaurants. With the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado, art lovers can find everything on Santa Fe from traditional art to contemporary and engaging art, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, graphic art and textiles.
Within this thriving creative community, enjoy First Friday Art Walks (6–9 p.m.) every first Friday of the month. Free guided shuttle coaches pick you up at the light rail station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street and ferry you around the Art District between 5:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Visit the home of Titanic heroine, the unsinkable Margaret "Molly" Brown, a woman of extraordinary courage. All tours are guided and last 45 minutes.
240 residents recomanen
Museu de la Casa de Molly Brown
1340 Pennsylvania StVisit the home of Titanic heroine, the unsinkable Margaret "Molly" Brown, a woman of extraordinary courage. All tours are guided and last 45 minutes.
Entertainment & Activities
Camp de Coors
2001 Blake St Home of the Colorado Rockies (baseball)
Home of the Denver Nuggets (basketball), Colorado Avalanche (hockey), and many concerts. Walkable from the apartment!
500 residents recomanen
Ball Arena
1000 Chopper CirHome of the Denver Nuggets (basketball), Colorado Avalanche (hockey), and many concerts. Walkable from the apartment!
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant StHome of the Denver Broncos (football)
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water St
Zoo de Denver
2300 Steele StShopping
Massive REI flagship store with rock climbing wall inside, plus gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
242 residents recomanen
REI
1416 Platte StMassive REI flagship store with rock climbing wall inside, plus gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.