Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Great food for any meal! Turkey club is the best one you can get.
34 locals recommend
Racine's Restaurant
650 Sherman StGreat food for any meal! Turkey club is the best one you can get.
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 Broadwaydelicious flavors
MAD Greens - Denver Art Museum
1200 Acoma StGreat, made for you salads
Beatrice & Woodsley
38 S Broadwayamazing wines
Benny's Restaurant & Cantina
301 E 7th AveGreat Mexican Food
Little India Restaurant & Bar 6th Ave
330 E 6th AveGreat Indian Food
The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayGreat atmosphere
Starbucks
2000 S University BlvdIf you like Starbucks...
Interstate Kitchen & Bar
1001 Santa Fe DrClose walking distance
Sushi Sasa
2401 15th StPricey, but a local favorite
Pricey, but a classic stop in Denver; Rated as a top sushi restaurant in U.S.
328 locals recommend
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StPricey, but a classic stop in Denver; Rated as a top sushi restaurant in U.S.
Tamayo
1400 Larimer StRomantic rooftop
El Noa Noa Mexican Restaurant
722 Santa Fe DrA fave in walking distance. Sit outside if you can
Amazing chocolate croissants. You can just pop in for some and a mimosa. They have a french style patio and little cafe bar inside.
28 locals recommend
Bistro Vendôme
2267 Larimer StAmazing chocolate croissants. You can just pop in for some and a mimosa. They have a french style patio and little cafe bar inside.
The Populist
3163 Larimer StAmazing food and atmosphere
Maybe the only chain on my Guidebook, but it's super close and they are actually quite good sandwiches
Jersey Mike's Subs
4709 S Timberline RdMaybe the only chain on my Guidebook, but it's super close and they are actually quite good sandwiches
It's 1 block from my house - tea, coffee, empanadas, smoothies, ice cream and more!
Baker Java N Scoops
713 West 4th AvenueIt's 1 block from my house - tea, coffee, empanadas, smoothies, ice cream and more!
Linger
2030 W 30th AveGreat rooftop in the summer
The Molecule Effect
1201 Santa Fe DrAwesome coffee shop, 15 minute walk or very short drive
Best Thai near Denver. It's a 15 minute drive, but very worth it. Hole in the wall with no ambiance, but great food. See my Thai Gold recommendation in Golden for ambiance :)
124 locals recommend
US THAI CAFE
5228 W 25th AveBest Thai near Denver. It's a 15 minute drive, but very worth it. Hole in the wall with no ambiance, but great food. See my Thai Gold recommendation in Golden for ambiance :)
Golden is awesome, they have a sweet patio, and there is a lot more to do if you are in Golden. Food is great!
24 locals recommend
Thai Gold Restaurant
714 14th StGolden is awesome, they have a sweet patio, and there is a lot more to do if you are in Golden. Food is great!
Great traditional Mexican on the go - but not fast food. Good breakfast burritos.
122 locals recommend
Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardGreat traditional Mexican on the go - but not fast food. Good breakfast burritos.
Gozo
30 S BroadwayDelicious cuisine and great service :)
Essentials
Tony's Market
950 BroadwayGreat for stocking up delicious foods to go or for making dinner.
Red Rocks Church Lakewood Campus
5810 W Alameda AveFantastic church!!
Amazing climbing gym and fitness center with drop in rates or punch cards
20 locals recommend
Movement Climbing + Fitness Denver
1155 W 5th AveAmazing climbing gym and fitness center with drop in rates or punch cards
Safeway
757 E 20th AveMy go to for all essentials
Drinks & Nightlife
The Irish Rover Pub
54 S BroadwayGreat rooftop
La Rumba
99 W 9th AveFun salsa club; free lessons
Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th AveGreat brews!
Black Sky Brewery
490 Santa Fe Dr2 blocks from the house!
Baere Brewing Company
320 BroadwayGreat atmosphere!
Great Divide Brewery
2201 Arapahoe StA beer lover's "MUST" stop
Great spot for local music
104 locals recommend
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
2637 Welton StGreat spot for local music
Crazy Mountain Brewery
1505 Kalamath StIt's 3 blocks from my house and good BBQ
Arts & Culture
Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwayUnique movie theater, serves alcohol
Lots of awesome art galleries in close walking distance
54 locals recommend
8z Real Estate Denver Art District
2809 Santa Fe DrLots of awesome art galleries in close walking distance
Restaurants, Trains, Bars and cool atmosphere in the heart of downtown
217 locals recommend
Union Station LRT Nb
Restaurants, Trains, Bars and cool atmosphere in the heart of downtown
Ogden Theatre
935 E Colfax AveFun music venue for a variety of bands
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGreat collection
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvdawesome museum, IMAX and right by the zoo
Shopping
Decade
56 S BroadwayMy favorite local shop - for everything
Entertainment & Activities
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StClassic Denver staple for well known bands
Pool, ping ping, arcades, bowling and SKEE ball! Full restaurant & bar too
298 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayPool, ping ping, arcades, bowling and SKEE ball! Full restaurant & bar too
They serve adult beverages and food to your seat - and it's good!! Great staff :) The bar has live music or entertainment Thursday-Sunday.
140 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveThey serve adult beverages and food to your seat - and it's good!! Great staff :) The bar has live music or entertainment Thursday-Sunday.
Sightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StBeautiful displays
The capitol, historic park, food trucks tue-thurs for lunch (awesome).
66 locals recommend
Civic Center Park
101 14th AveThe capitol, historic park, food trucks tue-thurs for lunch (awesome).
Great for running, picnics, tennis and tons more; Take the cruiser and explore!
738 locals recommend
Washington Park
Great for running, picnics, tennis and tons more; Take the cruiser and explore!
South Gaylord Street
South Gaylord StreetGreat shops and restaurants with a small main street feel.