Denver Restaurant Guide

I often get questions about my favorite food spots in Denver. These are the places that I tend to recommend most often!

Breakfast/Brunch

• Devil’s Food Cookery (love their quiche of the day and brunch punch)

• Sassafras (mimosa flights!)

• Lucile’s Creole Cafe (chicory iced coffee + eggs pontchartrain)

• City O’ City (great vegan/vegetarian options – must try the cauliflower & waffles)

• Denver Biscuit Company (this is definitely a heavier option, but delicious)

• Waffle Brothers (casual, order at the counter style spot delicious waffles with fun toppings and outdoor seating)

Coffee

• Nixon’s (great coffee + kombucha on tap)

• Stella’s Gourmet (grab an espresso after dinner on South Pearl, fire pits outside and great atmosphere)

• Thump (awesome food menu, recommend an iced latte)

• Carbon Cafe & Bar (coffee by day, cocktails by night. must try the cinnamon roll!)

Lunch

• Pho 95

• Vert Kitchen (super cute space and seasonal menu although very small with limited seating)

• Ale House (rooftop patio is great for sunny days)

• Denver Central Market (many options to choose from, love the salads from Green Seed Market)

• Whole Foods Union Station (amazing self-serve options, several vendors to choose from)

• Modern Market (fast-casual, great salad and sandwich options)

• Chook Chicken (fresh and interesting menu including plenty of veg-heavy sides to go with their delicious chicken entrees)

Happy Hour

• Los Chingones (try the spicy marg + garden guac)

• Homegrown Tap & Dough (great wine specials during happy hour, extensive beer list, fabulous pizza)

• Bar Dough (aperol spritz + mountain man pizza. If you watched Top Chef Denver you might remember Chef Carrie!)

• Ester’s Neighborhood Pub (great beer list and atmosphere)

• Work & Class (fun happy hour vibe and drinks in a bustling part of town)

• Improper City (rotating food trucks, espresso bar, great beer/cocktail list)

Dinner

• Linger (amazing experience, global street food concept, shareable plates)

• The Kitchen (more of an upscale dining experience, great special occasion spot)

• Acorn (shareable plates, very creative food + cocktails)

• Ototo (great ramen)

• Osteria Marco (love the location on Larimer Square and cool atmosphere)

• Avanti Food & Beverage (I love this option for visitors. It’s food court style so everyone can choose what they want)

• Uchi (contemporary Japanese food and fantastic service)

Wine + Cocktails

• Infinite Monkey Theorem (an urban winery in the RiNo district with a great outdoor patio)

• Hearth & Dram (if you like whiskey, this place is a must! great non-whisky cocktails too)

• Izakaya Den (sushi bar with a classy upstairs bar for when you get a little bit more dressed up)

• Mercantile Dining & Provision (gorgeous whimsical space in Union Station)

Breweries

• The Farmhouse (kid-friendly, large outdoor space, great beer)

• Declaration (live music often, trivia, shaded outside area, food trucks)

• Jagged Mountain (perfect for pre-Rockies game since it’s near the ball park)

• Denver Beer Co. (easily accessible as its right off the highway, love the Princess Yum Yum raspberry kolsch)

• Stem Ciders (my favorite new find of 2018! try the salted cucumber and the raspberry ciders)

Ice Cream

• Sweet Cow (delicious and creative flavors, try the grand marnier chocolate chip)

• Little Man (fun location in LoHi, long lines are worth the wait! known for their salted oreo)