Discover Denver from Cheesman Park

Andrew
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.
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Dos Santos
1475 E 17th Ave
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Tasty and trendy street taco restaurant. Great margs and cocktails. Patio.
Hip vegan restaurant and bar with patio. Open for dinner, lunch, and brunch.
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Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th Avenue
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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.
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The Corner Beet
1401 N Ogden St
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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
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Ritual Social House
1209 E 13th Ave
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Great pizza and friendly service. Dine-in or take-out. Killer happy hour
Reliably good and affordable sushi.
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Izu-Sushi
1528 E Colfax Ave
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Reliably good and affordable sushi.
Elegant, well-established farm-to-table eatery. Reservation recommended.
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Potager
1109 N Ogden St
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Elegant, well-established farm-to-table eatery. Reservation recommended.
Modern Asian fusion cuisine with full bar, patio, and ping pong.
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Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th Ave
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Modern Asian fusion cuisine with full bar, patio, and ping pong.
Savory comfort food served in an old mechanic's garage. A Denver favorite.
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Steuben's
523 E 17th Ave
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Savory comfort food served in an old mechanic's garage. A Denver favorite.
Cozy brunch or lunch spot with lovely food
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Onefold
1420 E 18th Ave
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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.
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Denver Biscuit Company
3237 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th Avenue
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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.
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Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th Ave
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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!
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Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates
3434 E 12th Ave
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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.
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The Thin Man
2015 E 17th Ave
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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.
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Prohibition
504 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Dew Drop Inn
1033 East 17th Avenue
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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.
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Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th Ave
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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.
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Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
638 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th Ave
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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.
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Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
808 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Voodoo Doughnut - Colfax
1520 E Colfax Ave
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Another Westcoast transplant that fits right in. Enjoy these rich and creative donuts.
Yummy homemade ice cream parlor
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Ice Cream Riot - Colfax
1238 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Chocolate Lab
5575 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th Avenue
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Weekend dance club with killer DJ. Weeknight drag shows and line dancing.
This one's for the ladies!
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Blush & Blu ​
1526 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Triangle Denver
2036 N Broadway
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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.
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X BAR
629 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Tracks Denver
3500 Walnut St
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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.
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Hamburger Mary's Denver
1336 E 17th Ave
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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.
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Alternative Medicine on Capitol Hill
1301 N Marion St
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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.
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Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax Ave
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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.
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Hugo's Colorado Beer & Spirits
1205 E 13th Ave
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Colorado-made liquor, beer, and wine.