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 AveTasty 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 AvenueHip 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 StFlavorful, 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 AveGreat pizza and friendly service. Dine-in or take-out. Killer happy hour
Izu-Sushi
1528 E Colfax AveReliably good and affordable sushi.
Elegant, well-established farm-to-table eatery. Reservation recommended.
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Potager
1109 N Ogden StElegant, 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 AveModern 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 AveSavory comfort food served in an old mechanic's garage. A Denver favorite.
Onefold
1420 E 18th AveCozy 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 AveVery 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 AvenueThis 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 AveThe 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 AveWonderful 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 AveSituated 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 AveGreat 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 AvenueWonderful 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 AvenueThis 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 AveFast 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 Ave420-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 AveConsistently yummy sandwiches. Snarf's is a Denver-based chain.
Rocky Fin Poke Bar
1245 E Colfax AveQuality 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 AveDenver-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.
French for Sugar
1201 E Colfax AveLocal 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 AveAnother Westcoast transplant that fits right in. Enjoy these rich and creative donuts.
Ice Cream Riot - Colfax
1238 E Colfax AveYummy 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 AveIn 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 AvenueWeekend dance club with killer DJ. Weeknight drag shows and line dancing.
Blush & Blu
1526 E Colfax AveThis 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 BroadwayLess 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 AveX 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 StDefinitely 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 AveNeighborhood 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 AvenueBrand 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 AvenueNew 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 StFriendly neighborhood dispensary. Call ahead to place your order and skip the line! Up-to-date menu on weedmaps. Credit/debit cards accepted.
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
760 E Colfax AveHUGE selection, great prices.
Scooter Liquors
1515 E Colfax AveNo-frills bodega run by a lovely man. Drive-thru available if you're in a hurry!
Hugo's Colorado Beer & Spirits
1205 E 13th AveColorado-made liquor, beer, and wine.