Eliot & Mariana’s Guide to Denver!
Breakfast
Places that open early so you can get a jump on your day.
Their breakfast burritos and green chile are beloved by all Denverites. This is our tradition before we head up to the mountains!
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Santiago's Mexican Restaurant
2505 Federal BoulevardTheir breakfast burritos and green chile are beloved by all Denverites. This is our tradition before we head up to the mountains!
Southern-style breakfast biscuits!
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Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe
5126 W 29th AveSouthern-style breakfast biscuits!
Leroy's Bagels
4432 W 29th AveExcellent bagels and bagel sandwiches
Brunch
Some of the best pancakes I've ever had! Excellent bennies as well. Corned beef hash is also another old standby.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveSome of the best pancakes I've ever had! Excellent bennies as well. Corned beef hash is also another old standby.
Delicious and hearty cajun-inspired food
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Sassafras American Eatery, Highlands
3927 W 32nd AveDelicious and hearty cajun-inspired food
Trendy brunch spot with delicious twists on classics
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The Universal
2911 W 38th AveTrendy brunch spot with delicious twists on classics
Delicious vegetarian/vegan friendly spot for brunch or dinner. Also, bottomless mimosas.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveDelicious vegetarian/vegan friendly spot for brunch or dinner. Also, bottomless mimosas.
Treat yoself
Some of the best donuts in Denver. You can inject booze into your donuts for a little extra somethin' somethin'.
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Habit Doughnut Dispensary
1553 Platte StSome of the best donuts in Denver. You can inject booze into your donuts for a little extra somethin' somethin'.
THE Denver donut spot. Lots of elaborately designed delights, open 24 hours.
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 East Colfax AvenueTHE Denver donut spot. Lots of elaborately designed delights, open 24 hours.
Ice cream in a giant iconic milk jug. People line up even in the middle of winter. Worth the wait!
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StIce cream in a giant iconic milk jug. People line up even in the middle of winter. Worth the wait!
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveAnother delicious local ice cream joint.
Drool worthy ice cream in the front, chic speakeasy in the back! (Ring the bell on the freezer doors!)
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Frozen Matter
530 E 19th AveDrool worthy ice cream in the front, chic speakeasy in the back! (Ring the bell on the freezer doors!)
Food scene
Trendy globally inspired restaurant. They have a rooftop patio where you can eat right under the (O)linger sign. History bit: the space used to be Olinger Mortuaries, but it has since been rebranded as an "eatuary".
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveTrendy globally inspired restaurant. They have a rooftop patio where you can eat right under the (O)linger sign. History bit: the space used to be Olinger Mortuaries, but it has since been rebranded as an "eatuary".
Delicious Mediterranean fare for a special night out. Great city views.
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El Five
2930 15th StDelicious Mediterranean fare for a special night out. Great city views.
Food market concept in the always happening RiNo (River North) neighborhood, which has no shortage of breweries and patios. Lots of murals/street art in this area--the alley behind the market is a good start.
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El Mercado Central de Denver
2669 Larimer StFood market concept in the always happening RiNo (River North) neighborhood, which has no shortage of breweries and patios. Lots of murals/street art in this area--the alley behind the market is a good start.
Modern food market concept with some art installations in the alley.
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StModern food market concept with some art installations in the alley.
Yet another market eatery concept. This one includes a pour-your-own beer station. Located in the South Broadway area, a fun place to go out.
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Broadway Market Denver
950 BroadwayYet another market eatery concept. This one includes a pour-your-own beer station. Located in the South Broadway area, a fun place to go out.
If you're craving Mediterranean, this place has many delicious offerings, all of which go well with their fresh house-made pitas.
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Ash'Kara
2005 W 33rd AveIf you're craving Mediterranean, this place has many delicious offerings, all of which go well with their fresh house-made pitas.
Delicious food and drink (distilled in house!) in a fun, whimsical space
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The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage StDelicious food and drink (distilled in house!) in a fun, whimsical space
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
1514 York StA modern taco joint. The name says it all.
Delicious Indian/Nepalese food for cold wintery nights! And hot summer days, too.
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Himchuli - Indian & Nepali Cuisine
3489 W 32nd AveDelicious Indian/Nepalese food for cold wintery nights! And hot summer days, too.
One of many great pho places along Federal!
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Phở 95 Vietnamese Restaurant
1401 South Federal BoulevardOne of many great pho places along Federal!
Amazing fresh Israeli food in a cool renovated warehouse, The Source.
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Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdAmazing fresh Israeli food in a cool renovated warehouse, The Source.
Best sushi in Denver, worth the long line, try the fatty Croatian tuna!
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Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StBest sushi in Denver, worth the long line, try the fatty Croatian tuna!
If you've ever wondered why nobody serves tapas dim-sum style, then look no further! This place has delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. The name really says it all--everything is super-mega-awesome!
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SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StIf you've ever wondered why nobody serves tapas dim-sum style, then look no further! This place has delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. The name really says it all--everything is super-mega-awesome!
Brews
So many breweries in the city, it's hard to go wrong. Here are a few we like nearby!
Neighborhood brewery next to Broncos' stadium with cool vibes and board games. Very short walk.
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Little Machine Beer
2924 W 20th AveNeighborhood brewery next to Broncos' stadium with cool vibes and board games. Very short walk.
Neighborhood brewery on the corner of Sloan Lake, with a rooftop patio, board games, and puppies everywhere.
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Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardNeighborhood brewery on the corner of Sloan Lake, with a rooftop patio, board games, and puppies everywhere.
Great brewery on Tennyson. You can directly order amazing pizza/tacos from Mas Kaos next door.
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Call to Arms Brewing Company
4526 Tennyson StGreat brewery on Tennyson. You can directly order amazing pizza/tacos from Mas Kaos next door.
An exception to "being in the area", but this is one of our hands down favorites. I've never had a beer here I didn't like.
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Cerebral Brewing
1477 Monroe StAn exception to "being in the area", but this is one of our hands down favorites. I've never had a beer here I didn't like.
Fun brewery with unique beers and great vibes! They do collaborations with Mexican breweries and also have chapulines at the bar, so you know they're legit.
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Cerveceria Colorado
1635 Platte StFun brewery with unique beers and great vibes! They do collaborations with Mexican breweries and also have chapulines at the bar, so you know they're legit.
Great brews, games and food trucks in Denver's Santa Fe Art District
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Renegade Brewing Company
925 W 9th AveGreat brews, games and food trucks in Denver's Santa Fe Art District
Sightseeing
A wonderful place to relax! Beautiful year round.
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Jardín botánico de Denver
1007 York StA wonderful place to relax! Beautiful year round.
A fun museum for the whole family with many different exhibits. It's located in City Park, which has some classic views of the Denver skyline over the lake.
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Museo de Naturaleza y Ciencia de Denver
2001 Colorado BlvdA fun museum for the whole family with many different exhibits. It's located in City Park, which has some classic views of the Denver skyline over the lake.
Great place for a stroll, volleyball game or picnic, next door to the Botanic Garden.
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Parque Cheesman
Great place for a stroll, volleyball game or picnic, next door to the Botanic Garden.
Incredible abstract art exhibits and a cool rooftop cafe with views of downtown Denver.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany StIncredible abstract art exhibits and a cool rooftop cafe with views of downtown Denver.
Cherry Creek Trail
Best place to ride bikes in Denver!
He's peering into the Denver Convention Center. Check out a ballet, theater or opera at the nearby Performing Arts complex.
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Big Blue Bear
750-776 14th StHe's peering into the Denver Convention Center. Check out a ballet, theater or opera at the nearby Performing Arts complex.
Take a free tour, it's the only way to climb to the top and take in the amazing views!
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Capitolio del Estado de Colorado
200 E Colfax AveTake a free tour, it's the only way to climb to the top and take in the amazing views!
Sign up for a Denver Graffiti tour. You will get to see a ton of local murals and learn about the world of graffiti and street art. Super cool way to experience Rhino - an old warehouse district turned hipster haven.
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Distrito de Arte de River North
Sign up for a Denver Graffiti tour. You will get to see a ton of local murals and learn about the world of graffiti and street art. Super cool way to experience Rhino - an old warehouse district turned hipster haven.
Cocktails
It's okay if beer isn't your thing.
Green Russell
1422 Larimer StBasement speakeasy
Ste Ellie
1553 Platte StChill lounge
Classy speakeasy with a full kitchen. The number of times in my life I've been served an amuse bouche, I can count on one hand. This was one of those times.
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Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StClassy speakeasy with a full kitchen. The number of times in my life I've been served an amuse bouche, I can count on one hand. This was one of those times.