Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardHands down our favorite pho restaurant!
You must try the dan dan noodles & the xiao long bao (dumplings with the stock on the inside). Best Chinese food; cooked and served by the elderly owners themselves - and their son brews the beer. GO!
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Lao Wang Noodle House
945 S Federal BlvdYou must try the dan dan noodles & the xiao long bao (dumplings with the stock on the inside). Best Chinese food; cooked and served by the elderly owners themselves - and their son brews the beer. GO!
Best vietnamese noodle bowl in town! Plus it is located in the Far East Center - a great place to get asian groceries and gifts.
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Saigon Bowl Denver
333 S Federal BlvdBest vietnamese noodle bowl in town! Plus it is located in the Far East Center - a great place to get asian groceries and gifts.
Don't let the modern look of this place throw you - the banh mis (vietnamese sandwiches) here are legit! Damn good. I am especially a fan of the Spicy Tofu Banh Mi. (They also serve coffee!)
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Vinh Xuong Bakery
2370 W Alameda AveDon't let the modern look of this place throw you - the banh mis (vietnamese sandwiches) here are legit! Damn good. I am especially a fan of the Spicy Tofu Banh Mi. (They also serve coffee!)
Best vegetarian Mexican food in Denver. And I don't mean just substituting beans for the meat - they have a whole section of the menu for vegetarians. A gem.
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Tarascos New Latino Cuisine
470 S Federal BlvdBest vegetarian Mexican food in Denver. And I don't mean just substituting beans for the meat - they have a whole section of the menu for vegetarians. A gem.
Excellent sandwiches and smoothies! Healthy, delicious, and a mindful company to support.
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Parsley {Denver, CO}
303 W 11th AveExcellent sandwiches and smoothies! Healthy, delicious, and a mindful company to support.
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayBest ice cream in Denver - fun flavors!
French food in Lower Downtown. Great brunch! Love the cozy / off-the-beaten-path feel of the hidden patio in Larimer Square.
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Bistro Vendôme
2267 Larimer StFrench food in Lower Downtown. Great brunch! Love the cozy / off-the-beaten-path feel of the hidden patio in Larimer Square.
An old Denver bohemian favorite. Environmentally friendly restaurant - locally sourced and organic food. They also host events (tarot readings, poetry readings, swing dancing, music, etc.).
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Mercury Cafe
2199 California StAn old Denver bohemian favorite. Environmentally friendly restaurant - locally sourced and organic food. They also host events (tarot readings, poetry readings, swing dancing, music, etc.).
Hip Vietnamese sisters owned coffee shop where you can find Asian pastries (pandan flavored croissants, mooncakes, etc.).
Ti Cafe
30 North BroadwayHip Vietnamese sisters owned coffee shop where you can find Asian pastries (pandan flavored croissants, mooncakes, etc.).
Essentials
Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdGreat place for organic groceries!
Denver's long running traditional bath house (not a fancy spa). Not for snobs nor the modest. All nude. Steam, sauna, soak. Massages and eucalyptus wraps also available.
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Lake Steam Baths
3540 W Colfax AveDenver's long running traditional bath house (not a fancy spa). Not for snobs nor the modest. All nude. Steam, sauna, soak. Massages and eucalyptus wraps also available.
Everything Else
Our favorite bakery! The scones are unlike any other. It's a no laptop/ipad zone so soak in some quality time with your pastry lovin' companion.
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Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveOur favorite bakery! The scones are unlike any other. It's a no laptop/ipad zone so soak in some quality time with your pastry lovin' companion.
Vegan/vegetarian friendly fare. Delicious salads! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Upstairs at the Deer Pile they have comedy shows and music on the weekends.
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City O' City
206 E 13th AveVegan/vegetarian friendly fare. Delicious salads! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Upstairs at the Deer Pile they have comedy shows and music on the weekends.
Broncos Games & Concerts abound! Walking distance from our house.
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Mile High Stadium
1701 Bryant StBroncos Games & Concerts abound! Walking distance from our house.
Take the Light Rail and stroll around this haven for book lovers. (It has moved from it’s old location to McGregor - these pictures are not accurate).
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Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax AvenueTake the Light Rail and stroll around this haven for book lovers. (It has moved from it’s old location to McGregor - these pictures are not accurate).
Drinks & Nightlife
Love the ambiance of this bar. Wood plank walls and rare films playing on the big screen. Check out the cozy patio and the interesting treats in the vending machine.
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Forest Room 5
2532 15th StLove the ambiance of this bar. Wood plank walls and rare films playing on the big screen. Check out the cozy patio and the interesting treats in the vending machine.
Fan of the Beats...see Jack Kerouac's old stompin' grounds. This bar is a Denver gem.
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My Brother's Bar
2376 15th StFan of the Beats...see Jack Kerouac's old stompin' grounds. This bar is a Denver gem.
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StSpeakeasy style bar hidden behind a book shop.
Lots of interesting events, dance nights, art openings, & a beautiful bar. The food is delicious!
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Syntax Physic Opera
554 S BroadwayLots of interesting events, dance nights, art openings, & a beautiful bar. The food is delicious!
Parks & Nature
Nice for a stroll around a lake. Lots of activity in this park during the summer - volleyball tournaments, a playground for kids, recreation center in the park, cyclists, joggers, duck feeders, etc.
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Washington Park
Nice for a stroll around a lake. Lots of activity in this park during the summer - volleyball tournaments, a playground for kids, recreation center in the park, cyclists, joggers, duck feeders, etc.
Great view of the mountains! Nice long stroll around a lake and people actually are out on boats - in the city!
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Sloans Lake
Great view of the mountains! Nice long stroll around a lake and people actually are out on boats - in the city!
Near Denver, easy to moderate hike. Bighorn sheep. No dogs.
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Waterton Canyon
Waterton CanyonNear Denver, easy to moderate hike. Bighorn sheep. No dogs.
Arts & Culture
Buntport Theater Company
717 Lipan StBrilliant original theater!
Great neighborhood to check out local art while on a stroll - murals everywhere (especially in the alley behind Larimer St.!
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River North Art District
Great neighborhood to check out local art while on a stroll - murals everywhere (especially in the alley behind Larimer St.!
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StExplore the multiverse!
Getting Around
Decatur-Federal Station