Patricia’s Cap Hill/Denver Guidebook
Parks
Great park within biking or strolling distance. Great for frisbee, picnics, and biking. On a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance and it's always super green.
527 locals recommend
Cheesman Park
Great park within biking or strolling distance. Great for frisbee, picnics, and biking. On a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance and it's always super green.
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdSame as Cheesman + the Science Museum and Zoo are here too!
Just a 2 block walk, this park hosts the capitol and other municipal buildings. The history museum is nearby and there is an Ai Wei Wei outdoor exhibit of the Chinese zodiacs.
I will also mention that there are a lot of homeless people here. If that makes you uncomfortable, I recommend you skip this park. That being said, I stroll there often (as a fan of Ai Wei Wei and local activist efforts) and I've never encountered an experience that felt unsafe or threatening.
66 locals recommend
Civic Center Park
101 14th AveJust a 2 block walk, this park hosts the capitol and other municipal buildings. The history museum is nearby and there is an Ai Wei Wei outdoor exhibit of the Chinese zodiacs.
I will also mention that there are a lot of homeless people here. If that makes you uncomfortable, I recommend you skip this park. That being said, I stroll there often (as a fan of Ai Wei Wei and local activist efforts) and I've never encountered an experience that felt unsafe or threatening.
Breakfast Nearby
A completely vegetarian menu only 2 blocks away. I adore their brunch, but this place also boasts good coffee, a good bar, and a late night menu that serves food till 2am (and opens at 7am).
357 locals recommend
City O' City
206 E 13th AveA completely vegetarian menu only 2 blocks away. I adore their brunch, but this place also boasts good coffee, a good bar, and a late night menu that serves food till 2am (and opens at 7am).
Delish New Orleans style breakfasts. Binettes and intricate cocktails and coffee concoctions. Also within walking distance.
60 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery Capitol Hill
320 E Colfax AveDelish New Orleans style breakfasts. Binettes and intricate cocktails and coffee concoctions. Also within walking distance.
I love the food here. It's American classic, but the prices are good, the quality is great, and the service is always friendly. Also in the neighborhood :)
9 locals recommend
Fork & Spoon
341 E Colfax AveI love the food here. It's American classic, but the prices are good, the quality is great, and the service is always friendly. Also in the neighborhood :)
Great breakfast place that makes their own regular and gluten-free donuts!
184 locals recommend
Jelly Cafe
600 E 13th AveGreat breakfast place that makes their own regular and gluten-free donuts!
Lunch
As a native Austinite, I can't not include the Austin chain Torchy's. Super fat, creative, gringo tacos. And it's 2 blocks away!
70 locals recommend
Torchys Tacos
1085 N BroadwayAs a native Austinite, I can't not include the Austin chain Torchy's. Super fat, creative, gringo tacos. And it's 2 blocks away!
I am a huge fan of this place because a) they deliver if you don't feel like walking b) they have THE BEST gluten free sub sandwich bread c) every time you order in house, you can choose a playing card that could earn you a free lunch.
25 locals recommend
SubCulture
1300 Pennsylvania StI am a huge fan of this place because a) they deliver if you don't feel like walking b) they have THE BEST gluten free sub sandwich bread c) every time you order in house, you can choose a playing card that could earn you a free lunch.
This place is funny. It looks really divey, and it took me a while to trust it, but the food is actually delicious. And it's buy one get one free on many of their alcoholic choices all day.
Tycoon Ramen and Sushi Bar
338 E Colfax AveThis place is funny. It looks really divey, and it took me a while to trust it, but the food is actually delicious. And it's buy one get one free on many of their alcoholic choices all day.
If you are a gluten eater, I've heard that Snarf's bread can not be beaten.
233 locals recommend
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveIf you are a gluten eater, I've heard that Snarf's bread can not be beaten.
Dinner
If you're looking to stay in, I'd order here. Love this place for Asian delivery. They're fast and the food is always awesome.
41 locals recommend
Wokano Asian Bistro
1078 N Ogden StIf you're looking to stay in, I'd order here. Love this place for Asian delivery. They're fast and the food is always awesome.
Awesome Ramen. Like really awesome. Just a few blocks away- I'd ride bikes as opposed to walk though.
48 locals recommend
Bones
Awesome Ramen. Like really awesome. Just a few blocks away- I'd ride bikes as opposed to walk though.
Totally visit this place- even if it's just for a drink. The rooftop provides an awesome view of downtown Denver and they have about 10 different restaurant options + 2 bars within the same building. It's pop-up style.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetTotally visit this place- even if it's just for a drink. The rooftop provides an awesome view of downtown Denver and they have about 10 different restaurant options + 2 bars within the same building. It's pop-up style.
An upscale eatery Dever classic. Farm to table treats, not cheap, but totally worth it. Make a reservation ahead of time!
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveAn upscale eatery Dever classic. Farm to table treats, not cheap, but totally worth it. Make a reservation ahead of time!
There are 3 locations, so check your area for the one nearest you. These are my favorite tacos in town. Great mezcal cocktails and a cute little patio. Innovative, fresh, and delish.
300 locals recommend
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StThere are 3 locations, so check your area for the one nearest you. These are my favorite tacos in town. Great mezcal cocktails and a cute little patio. Innovative, fresh, and delish.
Argentian restaurant with amazing empanadas, tortillas, and sangria. Extra bonus if you love spontaneously fermented beer, because Black Project is right next door.
67 locals recommend
Maria Empanada
1298 S BroadwayArgentian restaurant with amazing empanadas, tortillas, and sangria. Extra bonus if you love spontaneously fermented beer, because Black Project is right next door.
Hipster dive with vegan corndogs, lavender gin, and a photo booth. It's right off South Broadway, where you could easily kill an afternoon wandering in and out of local indie shops.
118 locals recommend
Sputnik
3 S BroadwayHipster dive with vegan corndogs, lavender gin, and a photo booth. It's right off South Broadway, where you could easily kill an afternoon wandering in and out of local indie shops.
Breweries
This is the closest brewery- within walking distance. They've got a great patio that is welcoming to families and pups. Also, their food is pretty great.
70 locals recommend
Lowdown Brewery
800 Lincoln StThis is the closest brewery- within walking distance. They've got a great patio that is welcoming to families and pups. Also, their food is pretty great.
This spot is very unassuming- it's in a mini-mall next to a Chinese restaurant and a dry cleaner. BUT, it's hands down my favorite brewery. The beers are consistently innovative, tasty, and of high quality. I also love all the board games. Easy bike ride or short Lyft.
56 locals recommend
Baere Brewing Company
320 BroadwayThis spot is very unassuming- it's in a mini-mall next to a Chinese restaurant and a dry cleaner. BUT, it's hands down my favorite brewery. The beers are consistently innovative, tasty, and of high quality. I also love all the board games. Easy bike ride or short Lyft.
This is Travis's favorite spot. The beer production is closer to wine than most, so the result is an incredible selection of naturally sour beers. They're made in a similar fashion to sourdough bread, taking on qualities of the air and water of Denver. Highly recommend!
36 locals recommend
Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales
1290 S BroadwayThis is Travis's favorite spot. The beer production is closer to wine than most, so the result is an incredible selection of naturally sour beers. They're made in a similar fashion to sourdough bread, taking on qualities of the air and water of Denver. Highly recommend!
Metal-themed brewery, where they also experiment with spontaneous fermentation and all their beers are brewed at 66.6 degrees. This place is on S. Broadway near Sputnik and a ton of other cool shops.
97 locals recommend
TRVE Brewing Co.
227 BroadwayMetal-themed brewery, where they also experiment with spontaneous fermentation and all their beers are brewed at 66.6 degrees. This place is on S. Broadway near Sputnik and a ton of other cool shops.
Grandma themed brewery where you can ask the bartender for embroidery supplies, or play old school Nintendo while sitting on an ancient recliner. Kitch and cute.
55 locals recommend
Grandma's House
1710 S BroadwayGrandma themed brewery where you can ask the bartender for embroidery supplies, or play old school Nintendo while sitting on an ancient recliner. Kitch and cute.
If you're a beer aficionado, check out Hogshead. It's not near a whole lot, but they are known far and wide for their cask beers. English owned and brewed.
85 locals recommend
Hogshead Brewery
4460 W 29th AveIf you're a beer aficionado, check out Hogshead. It's not near a whole lot, but they are known far and wide for their cask beers. English owned and brewed.
Come down here to walk to Ratio, Our Mutual Friend (OMF), and Odells, just to name a few. There's wine here too (Infinite Monkey Theorem), and countless restaurants, cocktail bars, and gorgeous street art.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Come down here to walk to Ratio, Our Mutual Friend (OMF), and Odells, just to name a few. There's wine here too (Infinite Monkey Theorem), and countless restaurants, cocktail bars, and gorgeous street art.
Cocktails
Great cocktail bar with a new punch daily, good beers, and good wine. Also has different food trucks featured nightly and sometimes live music. This is in RiNo, so if you come here, be prepared to walk around the neighborhood.
157 locals recommend
Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StGreat cocktail bar with a new punch daily, good beers, and good wine. Also has different food trucks featured nightly and sometimes live music. This is in RiNo, so if you come here, be prepared to walk around the neighborhood.
Cool space in RiNo where you can get cocktails, foodtrucks, and beer. I espesh love their backyard where you can play various games or sit by the fire at night.
75 locals recommend
Improper City
3201 Walnut StCool space in RiNo where you can get cocktails, foodtrucks, and beer. I espesh love their backyard where you can play various games or sit by the fire at night.
Sightseeing
LOVE THIS PLACE. But I love contemporary art... They switch up their exhibitions often. If you visit, make sure to check the basement and the rooftop. The rooftop has a cafe and bar, so you can look at some art, then fill up as you gaze upon other rooftops. Also, this is a lovely bike ride from the condo. You simply hop on Cherry Creek Trail and you're on your way.
496 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StLOVE THIS PLACE. But I love contemporary art... They switch up their exhibitions often. If you visit, make sure to check the basement and the rooftop. The rooftop has a cafe and bar, so you can look at some art, then fill up as you gaze upon other rooftops. Also, this is a lovely bike ride from the condo. You simply hop on Cherry Creek Trail and you're on your way.
Also a good bike ride from the condo, this is just slightly further than the MCA. You can dip your feet in the water, lay in the grass, or go check out REI's flagship store.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StAlso a good bike ride from the condo, this is just slightly further than the MCA. You can dip your feet in the water, lay in the grass, or go check out REI's flagship store.
A gorgeous building housing interesting displays.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdA gorgeous building housing interesting displays.
If it's the First Friday, hop on your bike and check out the local art scene on South Broadway. It's a treat!
44 locals recommend
Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveIf it's the First Friday, hop on your bike and check out the local art scene on South Broadway. It's a treat!
Within walking distance of the condo, this space holds national exhibits and really interesting architecture.
1293 locals recommend
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyWithin walking distance of the condo, this space holds national exhibits and really interesting architecture.