i grew up outside of denver and have always loved keeping up with the emerging food scene! i think ive gotten pretty much everything covered but let me know in the comments if theres something i need to try :) will continue to add to this as i try ne...
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coffee shops
lunch
dinner
drinks
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brekky
when i first tried this place, i didn’t shut up about it for like 3 weeks lol. an absolute must, the chef comes from a michelin restaurant and will make you the best bagel sammy you’ve ever had
Odell's Bagel
great spot to take visitors for a nicer breakfast. service is great and the food is phenomenal
Stowaway Kitchen
one of my fav spots for breakfast in denver. must try their bloody mary made with house tomato water and their banana bread with salted butter 🤤
Fox Run Cafe
it’s actually unfair how good the breakfast burrito is
onefold denver
insanely good naturally fermented bagels from the team at bakery four
Rich Spirit Bagels
tried and true classic breakfast joint in cherry creek
The Cookery at Myrtle Hill
underrated!! wonderful spot to grab incredible brekky sandwiches. very kind staff, everything homemade
Under The Umbrella
love their savory pastries & quiche <3
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
unique and healthy brekky / lunch specializing in vegan dishes and mexican flavors
HOJA
perfect spot for weekend brunch with friends. there’s no resys so sometimes the wait is long but it’s in a great neighborhood so you can put your name down and shop around while u wait! if you like bloodys get the bloody flight 🫡
Sassafras
coffee shops
gorg coffee and cocktail bar
Flora Cafe
i could be biased bc it’s right next to my house but i love all of their drinks especially the chagaccino
Cherry Bean
local denver chain, all their locations are so cute and the drinks are amazing
Huckleberry Roasters
fav coffee shop in rino, their food is so good (especially the quiche and sandwiches) and it’s always a good vibe to work from
Crema
og coffee shop with creative coffee drinks and great food
Weathervane Cafe
iconic lil coffee shop off colfax that has been around foreverrr. the people working are so sweet and their coffee + sandwiches are amazing
Lula Rose
perfect sunlit cafe in cap hill with incredible coffee and alcoholic drinks. love their happy hour
Hudson Hill
all of their locations in denver are absolutely gorgeous and their lattes are always perfect
Little Owl Coffee
incredible coffee menu. sub milks for coconut water & thank me later
coffeegraph
cutest lil japanese tea house
Kochi Cafe
the space is gorgeous, tons of seating, and their patio rocks
Moonflower Coffee
their pastries have no business being so good
SelvaSur Coffee
lunch
amazing bakery the sandwiches and potato salads rock
Leven Deli Co.
some may argue these are the best sammys in denver 👀
Curtis Park Delicatessen
a new denver cafe in tennyson by the same owners of good bread and lula rose (so it has to be good) serving perfect matcha + japanese sandos ❤️
Eloise Denver
my tried and true denver cafe. amazing healthy vegan food and a great spot to work from
The Corner Beet
fun spot on the weekends! always a vibe inside and the patio is perfect on sunny days
Odie B's
fabulous sammie’s, cool shop
Little Bodega
cute lil mediterranean cafe w great fries. from the same owners as safta so a great way to experience their hummus without having to commit to a $$ dinner
Sonnys Mediterranean
amazing sandwiches and pastries inside rebel bread! just opened a new location on south broadway too :)
Gino Panino
insanely good sammies. get the caroll gardens
Mead St Provisions Co.
my fav place to grab lunch in denver. the chicken is so good, all the salads slap, and the chicken noodle soup never misses
Chook Chicken
another great denver sammy option
Lou's Italian Specialties
a great lunch option with high quality locally cured meats
Blackbelly Market & Restaurant
dinner
cozy japanese in the highlands. amazing cocktails at bar kumo
Kumoya
insanely fire japanese tapas. denver needed this one
Kawa Ni
sunnyside cidery with incredible german food. so cozy for a cold night, great spot to stay a while and play board games with friends
Waldschänke
my mom and i were absolutely blown away by this new Vietnamese spot in denver. it was truly something special and it won best new restaurant in denver!
Sap Sua
best ramen in denver! it’s a denver staple and i’ve never met a ramen here i didn’t like
Uncle
without a doubt the coolest restaurant in denver. if you can make it for sunday supper, definitely do it. they have a 5 course tasting meal and wine pairing for $50 where they use whatever ingredients are most fresh
Somebody People
great gourmet pizza with an awesome patio and view
Joy Hill Denver
stellar jays is a new denver restaurant on the rooftop of the populous hotel. they cook everything on an open flame (to perfection might i add) cannot forget to order the steak.
Stellar Jay
perfect date night deal on tuesdays: $45 for 2 pastas, bread, salad, and dessert!!
Dio Mio
top tier sushi by the same
owners of sushi den. a little $$ but great for special occasion
Temaki Den
willing to fight someone that this is denver’s best restaurant
Safta
amazing korean food, get the shaken rice
Hey Kiddo
cutest restaurant nestled in the middle of capital hill. sit in the garden if you can!
Potager
haven’t been here yet but it’s been in my list and i’ve heard incredible things!
Major Tom
denver’s first michelin restaurant! definitely for a special occasion but i’m dying to go here
The Wolf's Tailor
love everything on their menu and they have an amazing happy hour
Dos Santos
reputable restaurant in denver. great spot for special occasions
Brasserie Brixton
rare to find a spot like this for omakase in dnever
Ukiyo Omakase
haven’t made it here yet but it’s been on my list for so long and i’ve heard it’s unreal
MAKfam
this place hasn’t gotten its flowers. the pizza is sooo good and the ambiance is gorgeous. it would be a great spot for a party
White Pie
denver’s cutest dumpling shop!!
Dumplin'
most authentic tasting thai street food and menu
Hey Bangkok!
new upscale mexican spot that i’ve heard great things about
Xiquita
another new upscale mexican restaurant in denver: haven’t been but heard great things
Alteño
cute and cozy neighborhood spot
SATCHELS ON 6TH
new pasta shop by the owners of odie b’s! must try the dirty martini pasta and the pasta water martini
Boombots
unreal chinese. don’t miss the bone marrow fried rice
Hop Alley
unlike any other spot in denver. one of the most authentic and comforting meals i’ve had in a while. prices are great too
Rougarou
mexican x japanese fusion, incredible cocktails, cool space
Malinche Audiobar
heard amazing things about this new mexico city style taco place in stanley market!!
Molino Chido
always a good option for dinner and drinks. locations in logo and rino but i like lohi for a more upscale environment!
Cart Driver Lo-Hi
another restaurant in the populous hotel with a gorgeous atmosphere and tasty food
Pasque
denver’s first philippine restaurant and i’ve heard raving reviews
Magna Kainan
legendary italian food in sunnyside
Gaetano's
monday pasta night deal is almost too good to be true
Odyssey Italian Restaurant
such a beautiful restaurant with authentic japanese food. the atmosphere makes you forget you’re in denver
Domo Japanese Country Food
the shabu shabu is perfect for a cold night when you need something comforting
Kobe An LoHi
will always hold a special place in my heart
The Bronze Empire
my fav ramen in denver
TOKIO
upscale dining experience in lohi with beautiful presentation
Wildflower
denver’s newest mexican hotspot!! could literally drink the macha salsa
Teocalli Cocina
drinks
great dive bar with cheap drinks, awesome patio, and a yummy pizza window. great spot for gathering a large group of friends for going away party, bday party, etc. without having to rent it out
715 Club
perfect spot for craft cocktails with the girls and a gorg view
Sorry Gorgeous
vibey listening bar with elevated cool vibes. great for a first date
esp
fun camping / outdoor themed bar in the highlands! they play scary movies at night
Forest Room 5
fun outdoor patio vibes for drinking outside on a nice day. perf for meeting a big group
Recess Beer Garden
cool cocktail lounge on top of hey kiddo
OK Yeah
absolutely huge multilevel bar on south broadway. fun spot to meet a ton of friends during the day or to watch a game
BurnDown
best spot for a night cap with the girlies
Dew Drop Inn
in my opinion, one of the vibiest bars in rino. it’s pretty small but great vibes for weeknight drinks and the decor is awesome
Pon Pon Bar
live music
Lost Lake
super cool new upscale dive bar that makes their own canned cocktails and has good djs on weekends
Semiprecious
this spot was really fun. it’s menuless but you can tell them any vibe / flavor profile (even movies, tv shows, etc) and they’ll make you a cocktail based on that. and they’re GOOD
Nearby Bar Denver
new natural wine bar in denver!! need more of these asap
Society Wine
drinks and live music <3
Two Moons
cute rooftop drinks and board game bar in rino with yummy chicken sandwiches
Rook
just opened and i need to go! the space looks gorgeous
The Peach Crease Club
coffee and cocktails in the newly renovated la vista motel with a really cute vintage vibe
El Piñon
super vibey cocktail bar in lodo. perfect for date night or a night out with friends! the cocktails were awesome. get the hot charlotte 👌
Bedlam Public House
barcelona wine bar’s trendier older sister. on sundays all bottles are 50% off <3
Corsica Wine Bar
new cocktail lounge in the basement of teocalli
Dearly Departed
cool vibey spot on tennyson. their patio is great for a nice day
My Boy Tony
a denver fav. always love coming to this spot
Fort Greene
cute neighborhood bar in uptown
THE THIN MAN
treats
best ice cream in denver without a doubt. new flavors drop every so often and they’re all so good
Right Cream
insanely good pastries. get there early because they sell out!
Bakery Four
another cool and delicious small batch ice cream shop in denver
Sadboy Creamery
a good soft serve will never not hit
DANG Soft Serve
the name says it all really
Good Bread Denver
great french bakery
La Fillette Bakery
the only japanese bakery in denver & it always hits
Tokyo Premium Bakery
denver’s newest bakery in sunnyside!! my fav are the lemon yuzu cakes 🤤
Moon Raccoon Baking Co
i think about their cookies way more than i’d like to admit
Hearth
shopping
fav store in denver. split into 2 storefronts: one is a plant / gift shop with tons of cute cooking supplies, books, candles, etc. and the other is an womens clothing design shop with great brands that you cant find anywhere else in denver
recital
everything in here is so. cute. perfect place to find a gift or buy yourself a new outfit in denver
DAME
the best store to get your mom a gift and that’s a fact
The Perfect Petal
great shopping and food stalls
Stanley Marketplace
coffee + thrifting is a perfect mix
Good Bones Colfax
my fav neighborhood cheese shop
So Damn Gouda Cheese + Provisions
awesome zero-waste grocery store with great prices and incredible local products
Nude Foods Market
it’s not often you see stores that are this well curated in denver
Blue in Green Denver
the best curation of women’s vintage in denver
Heart of Vintage
woman owned vintage on cap hill with great selection and vendors
The Common Collective
incredible pieces both vintage and handmade
Atomic Salvage
a must-see gift shop/vintage store in old town arvada
Electric Cherry Shop + Studios
denver’s newest vintage collective in the cutest location
GoodKid
great selection and prices
Fever Dream Vintage
arguable the best shop in denver for vintage housewares
Afterglow Vintage
great place to buy a gift and they have a huge selection of jellycats 🥹
Talulah Jones
fantastic collection of local artists and plants
Chroma Denver
cutest plant shop
Tigerlily Goods
best shop for true vintage goodies
La Lovely Vintage
i’ve bought a few of their products and have loved all of them
Balanced Root Apothecary
the best place to buy a gift for your coolest friend
