Discover Denver from Cheesman Park

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Discover Denver from Cheesman Park

Neighborhood eats

These are some of my favorite places to eat in the neighborhood. All are walkable (1 mile or less)
Tasty and trendy street taco restaurant. Great margs and cocktails. Patio.
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th Ave
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Tasty and trendy street taco restaurant. Great margs and cocktails. Patio.
Hip vegan restaurant and bar with patio. Open for dinner, lunch, and brunch.
225 yerel halk öneriyor
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th Avenue
225 yerel halk öneriyor
Hip vegan restaurant and bar with patio. Open for dinner, lunch, and brunch.
Flavorful, inviting vegetarian spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee, smoothies, and fruit juices. Outdoor seating available.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
The Corner Beet
1401 N Ogden St
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Flavorful, inviting vegetarian spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee, smoothies, and fruit juices. Outdoor seating available.
Great pizza and friendly service. Dine-in or take-out. Killer happy hour
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Ritual Social House
1209 E 13th Ave
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Great pizza and friendly service. Dine-in or take-out. Killer happy hour
Reliably good and affordable sushi.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Izu-Sushi
1528 E Colfax Ave
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Reliably good and affordable sushi.
Elegant, well-established farm-to-table eatery. Reservation recommended.
149 yerel halk öneriyor
Potager
1109 N Ogden St
149 yerel halk öneriyor
Elegant, well-established farm-to-table eatery. Reservation recommended.
Modern Asian fusion cuisine with full bar, patio, and ping pong.
175 yerel halk öneriyor
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th Ave
175 yerel halk öneriyor
Modern Asian fusion cuisine with full bar, patio, and ping pong.
Savory comfort food served in an old mechanic's garage. A Denver favorite.
274 yerel halk öneriyor
Steuben's
523 E 17th Ave
274 yerel halk öneriyor
Savory comfort food served in an old mechanic's garage. A Denver favorite.
Cozy brunch or lunch spot with lovely food
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Onefold
1420 E 18th Ave
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Cozy brunch or lunch spot with lovely food
Very tasty eatery with all kinds of biscuit sandwiches. Great choice for brunch or lunch. There's a second location on South Broadway.
415 yerel halk öneriyor
Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave
415 yerel halk öneriyor
Very tasty eatery with all kinds of biscuit sandwiches. Great choice for brunch or lunch. There's a second location on South Broadway.

Neighborhood coffee

Walk to these lovely cafes.
This is my favorite Denver cafe, especially during nice weather, where you can catch a wonderful breeze from most any seat.
152 yerel halk öneriyor
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th Avenue
152 yerel halk öneriyor
This is my favorite Denver cafe, especially during nice weather, where you can catch a wonderful breeze from most any seat.
The coffee is very freshly roasted, and the food menu is nice too. This Bend, OR coffeehouse fits in well with the neighborhood.
115 yerel halk öneriyor
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th Ave
115 yerel halk öneriyor
The coffee is very freshly roasted, and the food menu is nice too. This Bend, OR coffeehouse fits in well with the neighborhood.

Neighborhood drinks

More walkable options--important if you're boozing!
Wonderful neighborhood gem in Congress Park with world wines, small plates, and friendly service. Be sure to say hi to Max!
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates
3434 E 12th Ave
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Wonderful neighborhood gem in Congress Park with world wines, small plates, and friendly service. Be sure to say hi to Max!
Situated next to St. Mark's Coffeehouse, this neighborhood bar offers a wonderful vibe, infused liquors, and spacious patio for mild Denver nights.
174 yerel halk öneriyor
The Thin Man
2015 E 17th Ave
174 yerel halk öneriyor
Situated next to St. Mark's Coffeehouse, this neighborhood bar offers a wonderful vibe, infused liquors, and spacious patio for mild Denver nights.
Great cocktails and beer list with a solid food menu. Enjoy the patio and people watching on a nice day.
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Prohibition
504 E Colfax Ave
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Great cocktails and beer list with a solid food menu. Enjoy the patio and people watching on a nice day.
Wonderful new neighborhood brewery! This woman-owned space is warm and lively, and Lindsey takes great care of her patrons.
Reverence Brewing Company
1604 East 17th Avenue
Wonderful new neighborhood brewery! This woman-owned space is warm and lively, and Lindsey takes great care of her patrons.
This cozy neighborhood watering hole offers amazing cocktails and a daily happy hour 'til 6:00 and after 10:00pm.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Dew Drop Inn
1033 East 17th Avenue
7 yerel halk öneriyor
This cozy neighborhood watering hole offers amazing cocktails and a daily happy hour 'til 6:00 and after 10:00pm.

Neighborhood eats: quick options

Walkable options for a quick bite
Fast casual and very fresh. Salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
94 yerel halk öneriyor
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th Ave
94 yerel halk öneriyor
Fast casual and very fresh. Salads, sandwiches, baked goods.
420-themed sandwich shop (the food does NOT contain cannabis). This is where the party bus picks up for Red Rocks shows.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
638 E Colfax Ave
40 yerel halk öneriyor
420-themed sandwich shop (the food does NOT contain cannabis). This is where the party bus picks up for Red Rocks shows.
Consistently yummy sandwiches. Snarf's is a Denver-based chain.
233 yerel halk öneriyor
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th Ave
233 yerel halk öneriyor
Consistently yummy sandwiches. Snarf's is a Denver-based chain.
Quality poke joint. Take-out only during COVID.
Rocky Fin Poke Bar
1245 E Colfax Ave
Quality poke joint. Take-out only during COVID.
Denver-based fast-food chain. Very yummy if you're in a fast food mood, with decent options for plant-based folks.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
808 E Colfax Ave
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Denver-based fast-food chain. Very yummy if you're in a fast food mood, with decent options for plant-based folks.

Neighborhood sweets

Get your sweet tooth on, and burn some calories walking to any of these decadent eateries.
Local bakery serving delicious treats in a whimsical setting.
French for Sugar
1201 E Colfax Ave
Local bakery serving delicious treats in a whimsical setting.
Another Westcoast transplant that fits right in. Enjoy these rich and creative donuts.
255 yerel halk öneriyor
Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax Ave
255 yerel halk öneriyor
Another Westcoast transplant that fits right in. Enjoy these rich and creative donuts.
Yummy homemade ice cream parlor
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Ice Cream Riot - Colfax
1238 E Colfax Ave
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Yummy homemade ice cream parlor
In addition to decadent chocolate candies and desserts, order a chocolate elixir (boozy) or enjoy a full dinner inspired by chocolate flavors.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Chocolate Lab
5575 E Colfax Ave
6 yerel halk öneriyor
In addition to decadent chocolate candies and desserts, order a chocolate elixir (boozy) or enjoy a full dinner inspired by chocolate flavors.

It's a beautiful day in the gay-borhood

LGBT travelers (and allies) are in the thick of it! Walk to all these wonderful places.
Weekend dance club with killer DJ. Weeknight drag shows and line dancing.
152 yerel halk öneriyor
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th Avenue
152 yerel halk öneriyor
Weekend dance club with killer DJ. Weeknight drag shows and line dancing.
This one's for the ladies!
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Blush & Blu ​
1526 E Colfax Ave
17 yerel halk öneriyor
This one's for the ladies!
Less walkable than the others, but so good! Have a drink and socialize with the gays while taking in downtown views from the patio.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Triangle Denver
2036 N Broadway
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Less walkable than the others, but so good! Have a drink and socialize with the gays while taking in downtown views from the patio.
X Bar has never lived up to its potential, and I rarely patronize this spot. However, they've got a great patio and are very conveniently located to Charlie's, which is way more fun.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
X BAR
629 E Colfax Ave
37 yerel halk öneriyor
X Bar has never lived up to its potential, and I rarely patronize this spot. However, they've got a great patio and are very conveniently located to Charlie's, which is way more fun.
Definitely not walkable, but this is one of the largest clubs in Denver. Several different rooms feature dancing to all genres of music, including a great house lineup.
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Tracks Denver
3500 Walnut St
65 yerel halk öneriyor
Definitely not walkable, but this is one of the largest clubs in Denver. Several different rooms feature dancing to all genres of music, including a great house lineup.
Neighborhood watering hole with lots of drag shows and drag events.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Hamburger Mary's Denver
1336 E 17th Ave
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Neighborhood watering hole with lots of drag shows and drag events.
Brand new gay sports bar located just a few blocks away. Many LGBT sports leagues stop here after games, and there's karaoke on Wednesdays. No cover.
Tight End Bar
1501 East Colfax Avenue
Brand new gay sports bar located just a few blocks away. Many LGBT sports leagues stop here after games, and there's karaoke on Wednesdays. No cover.
New upstairs gay bar with weeknight entertainment and great views of Colfax. Enjoy delicious ramen from the restaurant below.
Lucid
600 East Colfax Avenue
New upstairs gay bar with weeknight entertainment and great views of Colfax. Enjoy delicious ramen from the restaurant below.

Neighborhood vices: booze & dope

Friendly neighborhood dispensary. Call ahead to place your order and skip the line! Up-to-date menu on weedmaps. Credit/debit cards accepted.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Alternative Medicine on Capitol Hill
1301 N Marion St
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Friendly neighborhood dispensary. Call ahead to place your order and skip the line! Up-to-date menu on weedmaps. Credit/debit cards accepted.
HUGE selection, great prices.
109 yerel halk öneriyor
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax Ave
109 yerel halk öneriyor
HUGE selection, great prices.
No-frills bodega run by a lovely man. Drive-thru available if you're in a hurry!
Scooter Liquors
1515 E Colfax Ave
No-frills bodega run by a lovely man. Drive-thru available if you're in a hurry!
Colorado-made liquor, beer, and wine.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Hugo's Colorado Beer & Spirits
1205 E 13th Ave
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Colorado-made liquor, beer, and wine.