Experience Denver like a local! All of my favorite places in Denver – from cafés to best places to go with a toddler.
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Cafés + Coffee
Baby/Toddler Activities
Restaurants
Outdoor Activities
Bars/Breweries/Wineries
Cafés + Coffee
My favorite coffee shops to work, read and meet up!
Cutest little outdoor seating courtyard
Blue Sparrow Coffee
Work during the day or grab a drink at night! Huuuuuge space indoord and outdoors
Improper City
highest quality coffee in denver!
Corvus Coffee Roasters
cutest coffee window to pull up to with your dog or stroller
Queen City Collective Coffee
Cozy hipster vibes
Hudson Hill
The best croissants in Denver!
Devil's Food Bakery
The cutest little cafe to grab a coffee or wine
Little Owl Coffee - LoHi
Hidden gem!! A local neighbor brews coffee out of a converted airstream. Ask him whatsup and share stories
Nowhere Coffee
A cafe that makes you feel like you stepped back in time!
Lula Rose (@lularosegeneral) · Denver, CO
Cutest little cafe and bodega to grab a coffee & bite before walking. Be sure to get the Coco Americano and the Chicken Cesar Wrap – my faves!
Town Pump Provisions
Baby/Toddler Activities
All the things we get into on a typical weekend with our toddler
They have a baby & toddler room for endless play!
Children's Museum of Denver
Coffee shop + play space with classes and events for parents
The Den Family Social
indoor play space for young kids
Tumble Haus
Check out the free outdoor playspace with a creek to splash in
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Can never go wrong with a zoo
Denver Zoo
An indoor nature space to look at all sorts of bugs and butterflies
Butterfly Pavilion
A space to let the kids splash around then grab a drink or ice cream!
Union Station Fountains
Paved path to walk the stroller and let your toddler explore
Clear Creek Trail & Water Park in Golden, Colorado
Flat trails that follow a creek with picnic tables, restrooms, and plenty of space to explore! Perfect little space to get into the mountains with a toddler
Lair o' the Bear Park
Restaurants
A little bit of whatever you're craving! These are all the spots we repeatedly go-to
hands down best pizza in denver! Sit on the back patio, grab and spritz too
Cart-Driver RiNo
ny-style pizza worth every penny. want something more casual? go to the back patio/alley and just grab a slice & a beer
Redeemer Pizza
Modern Japanese & sushi. Their happy hour is where it's at!
Uchi Denver
hidden gem in denver that offers elevated food with a casual vibe
Point Easy Denver
Our go-to mexican spot offering quality tacos, margs and ceviche
Mister Oso RiNo
elevated Mexican in a hip part of town, the steak and coconut rice never disappoint!
Senor Bear
Need a night in? This is our go-to for a cozy night of take-out and a movie
Himchuli - Denver
truly a “something for everyone” spot! always a go-to for a group dinner or girl's night!
The Greenwich
my fave healthy spot in denver that still delivers on flavor! truly nothing on the menu isn't worth getting!
Vital Root
women-run healthy cafe that always hits the spot! the emrald bites are always my go-to!
The Green Collective
Perfect spot for some tapas & wine (the have half pours !!)
Barcelona Wine Bar
Another great spot for a group dinner! perfect for sharing and trying something new
Ash'Kara
hip new space with sharable plates from all over!
Corsica Wine Bar
If you're a fan of seafood and oysters, this is the spot for a casual night out! Be sure to hit up happy hour
Fish N Beer
A modern french restaurant tucked in a local neighborhood. Perfect spot for a group dinner or a date night. Definitely get the French onion soup, Liver Mousse, and the duck!
Brasserie Brixton
Outdoor Activities
A few fun outdoor activities if you're staying in the city and looking for some outdoor activites.
Best park in denver to go for a run, take the kids to play or set up a volleyball net with friends
Washington Park
Every Saturday in the summer: live music, food trucks & the best local finds
City Park Farmers Market
A great trail close to Denver in Golden, CO - stroller friendly, along a creek
Clear Creek Trail & Water Park in Golden, Colorado
Probably the biggest farmer's market in Denver! So many vendors, shops, live music and food trucks
South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market
Such a pretty stroll! Be sure to go above the parking lot to the area designed just for kids!
Denver Botanic Gardens
This trail cuts through denver, making it super easy to bike from one side to another!
Cherry Creek Trail, Colorado - Denver
Bars/Breweries/Wineries
a local favorite to grab a drink and then walk to either lodo or lohi
Denver Beer Co. Platte Street
neighborhood-y taproom with a little outdoor area and always lots of families
Ephemeral Rotating Taproom
Large outdoor space with penjty of seating for large groups and tv's to watch sports
RiNo Beer Garden
popular brewery with laid-back feel, plently of outdoor seating and a bbq spot next door
Our Mutual Friend Brewing
dog-friendly winery in an old warehouse with food options and so many great wines!
Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
located in the dairy block, this winery is a fun stop on a walk through downtown
Blanchard Family Wines
inside the Ramble hotel, this bar has an upscale vintage vibe and some of the best cocktails in Denver!
Death & Co Denver
A local favorite! and hidden gem if you want a low-key bar with amazing cocktails. If you're feeling fancy – go for the caviar hot dog
Yacht Club
Worth it for the views! 21 and up rooftop bar overlooking the mountains. Be sure to catch sunset for all an insta-worthy shot.
Sorry Gorgeous
cute little hidden bar downtown. Have never had a drink i didn't like or a server who wasn't nice!
The Wild
More of a food hall, but has some of the best views in town to grab a drink and sit outside on the rooftop!
