Kate's Favorite Local Spots
Food Scene
Great sushi at a reasonable price. Around the corner from the apartment!
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Taki Sushi
420 E Bayaud AveGreat sushi at a reasonable price. Around the corner from the apartment!
Famous in Denver - the most delicious ramen! You can order take-out and wait for it at the apartment and then just run across the street to pick it up!
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Uncle
2215 W 32nd AveFamous in Denver - the most delicious ramen! You can order take-out and wait for it at the apartment and then just run across the street to pick it up!
Au Feu Brasserie - Wash Park
Yummy Nashville Hot Chicken. Also across the street!
Family style Italian at a Denver institution! Delicious food and wine!
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Carmine's on Penn
92 S Pennsylvania StFamily style Italian at a Denver institution! Delicious food and wine!
Such a fun doughnut shop with unique offerings. A definite MUST VISIT!
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Voodoo Doughnut - Broadway
98 S BroadwaySuch a fun doughnut shop with unique offerings. A definite MUST VISIT!
Highly recommend for a hefty brunch after a night out!
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Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax AveHighly recommend for a hefty brunch after a night out!
My favorite local coffee shop! Great breakfast burritos, lattes, pour-overs and drip coffee!
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Rosebud Cafe
90 Pennsylvania StMy favorite local coffee shop! Great breakfast burritos, lattes, pour-overs and drip coffee!
There will almost always be a long wait for this local favorite Creole brunch spot, but it is worth it!
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Lucile's Creole Cafe
275 S Logan StThere will almost always be a long wait for this local favorite Creole brunch spot, but it is worth it!
My favorite restaurant in Denver! They don't accept reservations, so head there early and grab a drink at the bar in the restaurant or one or nearby while you wait! IT WILL BE WORTH IT, I PROMISE!
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Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StMy favorite restaurant in Denver! They don't accept reservations, so head there early and grab a drink at the bar in the restaurant or one or nearby while you wait! IT WILL BE WORTH IT, I PROMISE!
One of my favorite places to grab coffee and breakfast. The neighborhood (RiNo) is also great for shopping and exploring!
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Stowaway Kitchen
2528 Walnut StOne of my favorite places to grab coffee and breakfast. The neighborhood (RiNo) is also great for shopping and exploring!
One of the best restaurants in Denver - amazing views, great food, incredible cocktails. You'll likely need a reservation a few weeks in advance, but you could try your luck at a walk-in! Plenty of great bars nearby to grab a drink while you wait.
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El Five
2930 15th StOne of the best restaurants in Denver - amazing views, great food, incredible cocktails. You'll likely need a reservation a few weeks in advance, but you could try your luck at a walk-in! Plenty of great bars nearby to grab a drink while you wait.
Amazing margaritas, excellent Mexican food, dreamy patio. One of my faves.
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Mister Oso
3163 Larimer StAmazing margaritas, excellent Mexican food, dreamy patio. One of my faves.
Lots of good restaurants in this market! I highly recommend Green Seed and Crema Coffee shop!
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Mercado Central de Denver
2669 Larimer StLots of good restaurants in this market! I highly recommend Green Seed and Crema Coffee shop!
Delicious wood-fired pizza with creative toppings, Prosecco on tap and yummy oysters in a really fun environment with a great patio!
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Cart-Driver
2500 Larimer StDelicious wood-fired pizza with creative toppings, Prosecco on tap and yummy oysters in a really fun environment with a great patio!
My favorite Italian in Denver in a chic setting and great area of town
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Il Posto
2601 Larimer StMy favorite Italian in Denver in a chic setting and great area of town
James Beard Award semifinalist Dana Rodriguez has generated national buzz for her unique blend of American and Latin flavors.
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Work & Class
2500 Larimer StJames Beard Award semifinalist Dana Rodriguez has generated national buzz for her unique blend of American and Latin flavors.
Aspiring restaurateurs run this breezy lunch counter, serving primarily Latin American and Syrian cuisine.
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Comal Heritage Food Incubator
1950 Ringsby CtAspiring restaurateurs run this breezy lunch counter, serving primarily Latin American and Syrian cuisine.
La Abeja
508 East Colfax AvenueDelicious tacos!
Get the chef's tasting menu. It's expensive but worth it!
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Uchi Denver
2500 Lawrence StGet the chef's tasting menu. It's expensive but worth it!
The Bindery
1817 Central StElegant space with unique dishes
UpscaleThai with bold flavors and fresh ingredients
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Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar
1700 Platte StUpscaleThai with bold flavors and fresh ingredients
Tiny neighborhood eatery with some of the best dishes I've had in Denver. Classic European with local ingredients = chef's kiss!
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The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveTiny neighborhood eatery with some of the best dishes I've had in Denver. Classic European with local ingredients = chef's kiss!
Mediterranean cuisine that will blow your mind.
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Safta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdMediterranean cuisine that will blow your mind.
Dim sum-style small plates offer diners tastes of Oaxaca, Yucatán, Puerto Rico and other Latin American culinary hotbeds. A really fun atmosphere too!
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SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StDim sum-style small plates offer diners tastes of Oaxaca, Yucatán, Puerto Rico and other Latin American culinary hotbeds. A really fun atmosphere too!
Parks & Nature
My favorite park and very close to the apartment! Every weekend, you'll find locals playing volleyball, basketball, tennis, Bocce, etc. here or enjoying a few drinks in the grass with friends. It's beautiful and has a great walking/cycling/rollerblading trail all around the park!
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Washington Park
My favorite park and very close to the apartment! Every weekend, you'll find locals playing volleyball, basketball, tennis, Bocce, etc. here or enjoying a few drinks in the grass with friends. It's beautiful and has a great walking/cycling/rollerblading trail all around the park!
The largest park in Denver - during non COVID times, come here on Sundays for Jazz in the Park to hear great music, sample delicious food from local food trucks or bring your own picnic and experience the soul of Denver!
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City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdThe largest park in Denver - during non COVID times, come here on Sundays for Jazz in the Park to hear great music, sample delicious food from local food trucks or bring your own picnic and experience the soul of Denver!
Shopping
FM
55 N BroadwayOn-trend clothing, jewelry, sunglasses
Dona Forta
4309 W 44th AveGreat women's clothing boutique in the Berkeley neighborhood.
Women's boutique with affordable clothing, shoes and accessories. The staff are incredible!
Hailee Grace
1436 Larimer StWomen's boutique with affordable clothing, shoes and accessories. The staff are incredible!
The Free Market is home to local shops of all sorts. Across the alley is the Dairy Block, which has restaurants, a great bar and a few small shops as well. This is a great way to spend your afternoon in downtown Denver!
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StThe Free Market is home to local shops of all sorts. Across the alley is the Dairy Block, which has restaurants, a great bar and a few small shops as well. This is a great way to spend your afternoon in downtown Denver!
Great menswear boutique with sustainable brands made in the USA
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Berkeley Supply Company
4040 Tennyson StGreat menswear boutique with sustainable brands made in the USA
Collection of home decor, clothing, and accessories shops in a really cool space in a great neighborhood (RiNo) to explore
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Modern Nomad
2936 Larimer StCollection of home decor, clothing, and accessories shops in a really cool space in a great neighborhood (RiNo) to explore
Miller Lane Mercantile
4234 W 44th AveBeautiful store with curated home goods and a tranquil, relaxing vibe
Topo's flagship store - come for the cool backpacks, hats, wallets, etc. Stay for the amazing dining and walkability nearby!
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Topo Designs
2500 Larimer StTopo's flagship store - come for the cool backpacks, hats, wallets, etc. Stay for the amazing dining and walkability nearby!
Blush
4305 W 44th AveWomen's boutique
Steadbrook
3151 Larimer StReally cool menswear store. Can't miss
Timber Trade Company
1717 Pearl StreetMenswear clothing store with made in the US denim and mountain man flannels
Meek Vintage
2901 Blake StreetIncredible vintage and modern finds
Locally-owned, independent outdoor shop. You can purchase new and used outdoor gear here OR rent gear for your adventures while visiting!
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Feral
3936 Tennyson StLocally-owned, independent outdoor shop. You can purchase new and used outdoor gear here OR rent gear for your adventures while visiting!
Lady Jones
4016 Tennyson StWomen's clothing boutique
Stitch Boutique of Denver
4500 W 38th AveWomen's clothing boutique
Drinks & Nightlife
Historians Ale House
24 BroadwayGood beers, cool atmosphere
The food isn't worth the price in my opinion, but definitely stop in here for an amazing cocktail and a truly unique ambiance!
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Beatrice & Woodsley
38 S BroadwayThe food isn't worth the price in my opinion, but definitely stop in here for an amazing cocktail and a truly unique ambiance!
Local liquor store around the corner with a drive-thru and decent wine selection
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Logan Liquors
100 S Logan StLocal liquor store around the corner with a drive-thru and decent wine selection
Tiki cocktails in a fun environment not too far from the apartment!
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Adrift
218 S BroadwayTiki cocktails in a fun environment not too far from the apartment!
The famous NYC bar's second outpost, you can find craft cocktails, incredible decor and a great rooftop patio to spend a warm afternoon!
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StThe famous NYC bar's second outpost, you can find craft cocktails, incredible decor and a great rooftop patio to spend a warm afternoon!
I love coming here for a few glasses of wine. It's a great space, and the wine is fantastic!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StI love coming here for a few glasses of wine. It's a great space, and the wine is fantastic!
Really cool vintage-y vibes and great cocktails. Weird location, nothing else is super close, so if you come here, plan to spend some time!
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Fort Greene
321 E 45th AveReally cool vintage-y vibes and great cocktails. Weird location, nothing else is super close, so if you come here, plan to spend some time!
The huge outdoor space is what makes this local favorite a true gem! You can find food trucks, coffee, and drinks while playing on the turf on a sunny day or sitting around a fire pit on a cool evening!
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Improper City
3201 Walnut StThe huge outdoor space is what makes this local favorite a true gem! You can find food trucks, coffee, and drinks while playing on the turf on a sunny day or sitting around a fire pit on a cool evening!
A local favorite for craft beers
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Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
2810 Larimer StA local favorite for craft beers
One of my favorite bars in Denver with amazing ambiance and creative cocktails.
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Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd AveOne of my favorite bars in Denver with amazing ambiance and creative cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
Skip the movie megaplex and watch the latest indie flicks at this 85-year-old art deco building.
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Landmark's Mayan Theatre
110 North BroadwaySkip the movie megaplex and watch the latest indie flicks at this 85-year-old art deco building.
The Art District on Santa Fe hosts the very popular First Friday Art Walk (5-9 p.m. monthly), when the galleries have an open-house ambiance to promote their contemporary, emerging and traditional art to crowds of mingling and mixing people.
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Art District on Santa Fe
858 Santa Fe DrThe Art District on Santa Fe hosts the very popular First Friday Art Walk (5-9 p.m. monthly), when the galleries have an open-house ambiance to promote their contemporary, emerging and traditional art to crowds of mingling and mixing people.
Union Station has some great shops, restaurants and bars. It was renovated in 2014 and is truly a must see! I recommend having lunch or dinner at Mercantile Dining & Provisions.
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Union Station LRT Nb
Union Station has some great shops, restaurants and bars. It was renovated in 2014 and is truly a must see! I recommend having lunch or dinner at Mercantile Dining & Provisions.
One of my favorite places to catch some music and delicious BBQ. Most menu items sell out, so come early!
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Globe Hall
4483 Logan StreetOne of my favorite places to catch some music and delicious BBQ. Most menu items sell out, so come early!
RISE Comedy
1260 22nd StFun improv/comedy spot
Check the line-up to see what's playing while you're in town. It's GA only, so you'll want to arrive early. A great place to see live music with a lot of fun bars and restaurants nearby!
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Teatro Ogden
935 E Colfax AveCheck the line-up to see what's playing while you're in town. It's GA only, so you'll want to arrive early. A great place to see live music with a lot of fun bars and restaurants nearby!
Beautiful gardens to explore and if you're here in the summer, a great place to see live music.
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Jardines Botánicos de Denver
1007 York StBeautiful gardens to explore and if you're here in the summer, a great place to see live music.
A true Denver institution and a great place to see live music
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Larimer Lounge
2721 Larimer StA true Denver institution and a great place to see live music
If Indie music is your thing, then this venue will hit the spot!
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Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
2637 Welton StIf Indie music is your thing, then this venue will hit the spot!
This is a really great venue for smaller, more intimate shows.
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Teatro Bluebird
3317 E Colfax AveThis is a really great venue for smaller, more intimate shows.
Another outdoor concert venue, the Levitt Pavilion, is the perfect concert venue for those on a budget or who didn't buy tickets in advance. Offering a plethora of free concerts every year, music lovers can catch local and national talents all at no cost. The venue is a favorite amongst Denverites in the summer with its grassy hillside seating and casual outdoor vibe.
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Levitt Pavilion
1380 W Florida AveAnother outdoor concert venue, the Levitt Pavilion, is the perfect concert venue for those on a budget or who didn't buy tickets in advance. Offering a plethora of free concerts every year, music lovers can catch local and national talents all at no cost. The venue is a favorite amongst Denverites in the summer with its grassy hillside seating and casual outdoor vibe.
Art deco decor and a variety of music genres make this former movie house a must visit for music lovers!
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Teatro Gótico
3263 S BroadwayArt deco decor and a variety of music genres make this former movie house a must visit for music lovers!
Small venue home to divers genres of music. Arcade Fire, Beach House, MGMT and St. Vincent all played early shows here. Very close to the apartment!
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The Hi-Dive
7 S BroadwaySmall venue home to divers genres of music. Arcade Fire, Beach House, MGMT and St. Vincent all played early shows here. Very close to the apartment!
A great place to catch R&B, hip hop and jazz shows. Check out their brunch shows!
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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
1215 20th StA great place to catch R&B, hip hop and jazz shows. Check out their brunch shows!
Essentials
Sprouts is the best market for organic, local, delicious produce!
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveSprouts is the best market for organic, local, delicious produce!
Arts & Culture
The Denver Art Museum is a beautiful structure which houses incredible exhibits.
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Museo de Arte de Denver
100 W 14th Ave PkwyThe Denver Art Museum is a beautiful structure which houses incredible exhibits.
The best museum in Denver - check out their website for rolling exhibits. They also have a great rooftop bar where they sometimes host pop-up concerts. Do not miss it if there happens to be one while you're in town!
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Denver
1485 Delgany StThe best museum in Denver - check out their website for rolling exhibits. They also have a great rooftop bar where they sometimes host pop-up concerts. Do not miss it if there happens to be one while you're in town!
If you are visiting during the first Friday of the month, I highly recommend attending the First Friday Art Walk in the Santa Fe Arts District. The galleries open for guests to roam through, and there's often food and drinks to be shared as well!
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Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveIf you are visiting during the first Friday of the month, I highly recommend attending the First Friday Art Walk in the Santa Fe Arts District. The galleries open for guests to roam through, and there's often food and drinks to be shared as well!
Easily one of my favorite things to do in Denver, the Curious Theatre Company is a nonprofit, award-winning theater that hosts shows which tackle contemporary issues through provocative performances.
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Curious Theatre Company
1080 Acoma StEasily one of my favorite things to do in Denver, the Curious Theatre Company is a nonprofit, award-winning theater that hosts shows which tackle contemporary issues through provocative performances.