Guidebook for Denver

Kodie
Guidebook for Denver

Food Scene

There are so many great restaurants in Denver, we can't even hit the tip of the iceberg but here are some of our personal faves that we frequent and recommend.
Open for breakfast and lunch, this place is a must during your stay!
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The Universal
2911 W 38th Ave
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Open for breakfast and lunch, this place is a must during your stay!
Southern Goodness in a great neighborhood location.
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Bacon Social House
2434 W 44th Ave
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Southern Goodness in a great neighborhood location.
Breakfast and lunch only in an historic home in the Highlands Square neighborhood. Divine!
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Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd Ave
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Breakfast and lunch only in an historic home in the Highlands Square neighborhood. Divine!
This place is just the coolest! Great spot for lounging, chatting, grabbing a small bite or having a glass of wine or a coffee.
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Highlands Cork & Coffee
3701 W 32nd Ave
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This place is just the coolest! Great spot for lounging, chatting, grabbing a small bite or having a glass of wine or a coffee.
Known for it's $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta nights. Occasionally crowded but worth it.
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Postino LoHi
2715 17th St
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Known for it's $20 bottle of wine and board of bruschetta nights. Occasionally crowded but worth it.
Rain or shine, there will be a line... It's part of the charm and novelty of Little Man Ice Cream - a LoHi icon.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th St
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Rain or shine, there will be a line... It's part of the charm and novelty of Little Man Ice Cream - a LoHi icon.
Neighborhood restaurant/bar with awesome tater tots!
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Highland Tavern
3400 Navajo St
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Neighborhood restaurant/bar with awesome tater tots!
Breakfast here is awesome!
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Sunny's
2339 W 44th Ave
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Breakfast here is awesome!
Delicious tapas in a very cool building.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer St
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Delicious tapas in a very cool building.
You get to hang out with cats. Enough said.
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Denver Cat Company
3929 Tennyson St
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You get to hang out with cats. Enough said.
This is a personal fave! Friendly staff, lovely management, a vibrant, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Tell Maddie that Kodie sent you.
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Acova
3651 Navajo St
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This is a personal fave! Friendly staff, lovely management, a vibrant, warm atmosphere and delicious food. Tell Maddie that Kodie sent you.
BOOK IN ADVANCE! This spot requires reservations and it's tough to get in but so worth it! The vibe is so fun and HAPPY and the food and drinks are delicious! Reserve on OpenTable.
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Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos St
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BOOK IN ADVANCE! This spot requires reservations and it's tough to get in but so worth it! The vibe is so fun and HAPPY and the food and drinks are delicious! Reserve on OpenTable.
Variety of food with great views of the city from the rooftop!
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
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Variety of food with great views of the city from the rooftop!
Great food and margaritas.
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My Neighbor Felix
1801 Central Street
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Great food and margaritas.
Because… tacos…
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bartaco
1048 Pearl St
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Because… tacos…

Drinks & Nightlife

The bar scene changes frequently in Denver but these are some tried and true favorites.
Situated in a former mortuary, Linger is a well-known spot for rooftop cocktails and delicious small plates.
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Linger
2030 W 30th Ave
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Situated in a former mortuary, Linger is a well-known spot for rooftop cocktails and delicious small plates.
You’ll find some of the best views of the city and a cool take on food-truck inspired eats.
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos Street
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You’ll find some of the best views of the city and a cool take on food-truck inspired eats.
Another neighborhood brewery within easy walking/biking distance.
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Diebolt Brewing Company
3855 Mariposa St
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Another neighborhood brewery within easy walking/biking distance.
If you're sick of beer, check out the local wine scene. Bonacquisti wines is also in the neighborhood, right next door to Ryker's Cellars - both offer tastings and Bonacquisti has a fun Friday night scene with live music, food and good wine!
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Bonaquisti Wine Company
4640 N Pecos St
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If you're sick of beer, check out the local wine scene. Bonacquisti wines is also in the neighborhood, right next door to Ryker's Cellars - both offer tastings and Bonacquisti has a fun Friday night scene with live music, food and good wine!
You will always have to wait to get in. ALWAYS. It's part of their schtick. But the dimly lit, speak-easy atmosphere, the bartenders in suspenders and the knowledgeable waitstaff make the overpriced cocktails go down a bit smoother.
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon St
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You will always have to wait to get in. ALWAYS. It's part of their schtick. But the dimly lit, speak-easy atmosphere, the bartenders in suspenders and the knowledgeable waitstaff make the overpriced cocktails go down a bit smoother.
Slightly goth, dive bar with lots of young patrons. You'll see lots of tattoos and piercings in here but the location is great and the atmosphere relaxed.
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Occidental
1950 W 32nd Ave
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Slightly goth, dive bar with lots of young patrons. You'll see lots of tattoos and piercings in here but the location is great and the atmosphere relaxed.
The best skyline views of Denver! Make reservations or be prepared for a wait but this place is my FAVORITE! Fantastic service, craft cocktails and the views are to die for!
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El Five
2930 15th St
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The best skyline views of Denver! Make reservations or be prepared for a wait but this place is my FAVORITE! Fantastic service, craft cocktails and the views are to die for!
Great spot for cocktails and dinner! Beautiful interior with a good vibe.
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The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage St
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Great spot for cocktails and dinner! Beautiful interior with a good vibe.
Feels like stepping back in time to a retro California club. Great location and a nice vibe.
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Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd Ave
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Feels like stepping back in time to a retro California club. Great location and a nice vibe.
This place does one thing and one thing only. Make a damn fine craft cocktail. Go for the drinks and stay for the friendly bartenders. It's my personal fave!
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Tatarian
4024 Tennyson St
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This place does one thing and one thing only. Make a damn fine craft cocktail. Go for the drinks and stay for the friendly bartenders. It's my personal fave!

Essentials

Our local, organic neighborhood grocery store is literally right across the street and I am officially in LOVE with it! Hands down the most convenient spot to shop!
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Leevers Locavore
2630 W 38th Ave
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Our local, organic neighborhood grocery store is literally right across the street and I am officially in LOVE with it! Hands down the most convenient spot to shop!

Sightseeing

Denver Botanic Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful year-round and worth a visit during your stay.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
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Denver Botanic Gardens are breathtakingly beautiful year-round and worth a visit during your stay.
Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular permanent installation of mind-bending art.
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Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st St
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Prepare to be amazed by this spectacular permanent installation of mind-bending art.
A fun taste of local history.
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Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania St
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A fun taste of local history.

Parks & Nature

Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
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Matthews / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93
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Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
If you want to climb a 14'er while you're here, this is one of the closest and "easiest" - although there's really no such thing as an "easy" 14'er. Summertime only activity for those of you feeling ambitious.
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Mount Bierstadt
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If you want to climb a 14'er while you're here, this is one of the closest and "easiest" - although there's really no such thing as an "easy" 14'er. Summertime only activity for those of you feeling ambitious.
Beautiful hikes not far outside of Denver
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Mount Falcon Park
Castle Trail
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Beautiful hikes not far outside of Denver

Shopping

Neighborhood street full of boutiques, eateries, coffee houses and, let's not forget, The Cat Cafe...
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson St
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Neighborhood street full of boutiques, eateries, coffee houses and, let's not forget, The Cat Cafe...
Shop small, shop local.
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Strut Boutique
3611 W 32nd Ave
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Shop small, shop local.
For the men in your life, this is the store!
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Berkeley Supply Company
4040 Tennyson St
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For the men in your life, this is the store!
Great little clothing store!
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RusticThread Boutique
3716 W 32nd Ave
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Great little clothing store!
Chock full of vintage finds, antiques and local artists, this local shop is sure to be a favorite!
Found Antique and Artisan Mall
4501 Wadsworth Blvd
Chock full of vintage finds, antiques and local artists, this local shop is sure to be a favorite!

Arts & Culture

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Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst Denver
1485 Delgany St
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Because she's the Unsinkable Molly Brown!
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Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania St
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Because she's the Unsinkable Molly Brown!
This museum is way more interesting than it sounds! It's awesome!
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Forney Museum of Transportation
4303 Brighton Blvd
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This museum is way more interesting than it sounds! It's awesome!
Revolving exhibitions and always a great way to spend an afternoon.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
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Revolving exhibitions and always a great way to spend an afternoon.