There’s a little something for everyone in the Mile-High city: this guide offers my go-to food recs, coffee shops, vintage stores and all the vibes between
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things to do
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my go-to coffee shops
Creamy coffee, good vibes and an awesome jar program that helps reduce waste. And some of the best pastries around
Hearth
it’s a coffee shop and a plant shop, and it has the best Vietnamese iced coffee. Wins on wins on wins
Dandy Lion Coffee
my fav iced vanilla oat latte in Denver
Doppio Coffee
big patio, big indoor space and big iced lattes
Secret Garden Bar & Café
a local business with a few locations — their congress park spot is my fav with its cutie patio and sweet design
Novo Coffee
one of the few places that has rasberry syrup.. if you haven't had a raspberry latte, now you know where to go!
Metropolis
They’ve always got live music, a pop-up chef or some kind of fun event goin’ on
Hot Shot Denver
the sweetest little neighborhood spot, with good food and a huge patio
Honey Hill
one of the best breakfast burriots around
Lula Rose
Filipino-inspired cafe shop
Coffee Sarap
the best WFH spot with amazing coffee and a pretty view
Copper Door Coffee Roasters
Love this place because it’s so pretty; the DAM has a section on the architecture of the hotel if stop by
Little Owl inside the Populus Hotel
a gem of a spot especially in the winter, you can lizard in the sun with all the big windows as you watch the Union Station trains come and go
Kaffe Landskap
a Denver classic, locally-roasted beans and always featuring local artists' work
MiddleState Coffee
no wifi! the perfect reading spot, with good coffee and sandwich options
The Weathervane Cafe
another Denver classic nestled in Rino
Crema Coffee House
things to do
did it used to be a cemetery? yes. but should that stop you from going? No. Even bring a blanket and stay awhile because that’s what people do here. It’s like a university’s res quad but for adults who own their own volleyball nets. If you’re lucky, ...
Cheesman Park
a 1.5 drive outside of denver, the views are stunning and many bring paddleboards for the lake
hike at Loch Lomond Loop
Whether you’re visiting for a moment or ya live in Denver, don’t miss the Botanic Gardens. Always stunning, and lucky you if you catch it in February for the orchid showcase. Make sure to check out art galleries inside, too!
Denver Botanic Gardens
Yeah, yeah you can go for a concert, but it’s also free and open to the public any other time. It offers some cool hikes around the park too, great for anyone needing to acclimate to the altitude.
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
A 2-part store literally. One space is a beautifully-curated clothing store with proper fashion brands and artisan jewelry. A storefront over is their home goods shop with intentional, quirky knick knacks that make perfect gifts.
recital
we’re not going for the baseball, we’re going for the sunset view, the view of the city, the food, the beer and vibes.
Colorado Rockies game
the best place for all the good vintage finds
Good Kid Collective: Pop-Up Shoo
Worth it 1000%. It’s huge,,, you can spend hours here. If you live in Denver, get the membership 🤌
Denver Art Museum
my fav park in Denver. Make sure to catch jazz in the park on Sundays during the summer
City Park
Tap into the local art scene: check their site for events, photo walks and classes. They’ve also got a darkroom you can rent~
Colorado Photographic Arts Center
curation lives up to the name
Goldmine Vintage
bar o’clock
a neighborhood watering hole—good people, good vibes and good drinks. cheers to that 🍻
The Thin Man
an Austin, TX bar made its way to Denver? a neighborhood gem
Latchkey
a hi-fi listening bar, they often have curated vinyl sets and their highball are premium
esp
a neighborhood classic, their HH wins out every time
Hudson Hill
a Rino dive bar with an artist space in the back
Pon Pon
I go for sunset because the rooftop is underrated but they have DJs and club vibes later in the night~
