Guidebook for Wheat Ridge
Food Scene
Nice patio and decent food. Dogs aren't allowed on the patio but can be tied up on the other side of the fence from you.
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Providence Tavern
5280 West 25th AvenueNice patio and decent food. Dogs aren't allowed on the patio but can be tied up on the other side of the fence from you.
Some of the best Thai food in Denver. It's usually busy, so I recommend calling your order in 1 hour beforehand and doing takeout.
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US THAI CAFE
5228 W 25th AveSome of the best Thai food in Denver. It's usually busy, so I recommend calling your order in 1 hour beforehand and doing takeout.
Great breakfast and brunch spot. Expect there to be a wait on weekends.
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Rupert's at the Edge
2045 Sheridan BoulevardGreat breakfast and brunch spot. Expect there to be a wait on weekends.
El Camino Community Tavern
3628 W 32nd AveNice vibe, friendly staff and good margaritas.
Great brunch spot with large patio. Rather small on the inside so I would check the wait times during the winter.
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Cozy Cottage
4363 Tennyson StGreat brunch spot with large patio. Rather small on the inside so I would check the wait times during the winter.
Great for vegan/vegetarians. Has a decent sized patio in the back.
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Vital Root
3915 Tennyson StGreat for vegan/vegetarians. Has a decent sized patio in the back.
Lola Coastal Mexican
1575 Boulder StGood margaritas and decent food.
Fire On The Mountain Buffalo Wings - Denver
3801 West 32nd AvenueGreat wings and sandwiches.
Great Indian food with healthy portions. Prices range from $9-14 per dish.
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Biju's Little Curry Shop
1441 26th StGreat Indian food with healthy portions. Prices range from $9-14 per dish.
Some of the best food in Denver, there will definitely be a wait on weekends. I recommend calling ahead to check wait times during the week as well.
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveSome of the best food in Denver, there will definitely be a wait on weekends. I recommend calling ahead to check wait times during the week as well.
Large house converted to a coffee shop with lots of seating indoor and outdoor.
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Highlands Cork & Coffee
3701 W 32nd AveLarge house converted to a coffee shop with lots of seating indoor and outdoor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool brewery within walking distance. Lots of beers to choose from. Usually a food truck outside on 25th that will deliver your food to you inside.
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Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardCool brewery within walking distance. Lots of beers to choose from. Usually a food truck outside on 25th that will deliver your food to you inside.
Great place to take in skyline views of Denver. It's pricey but worth it. Food and drinks are excellent.
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El Five
2930 15th StGreat place to take in skyline views of Denver. It's pricey but worth it. Food and drinks are excellent.
Dive bar with live music (check their schedule). Nice patio with outdoor games during the summer months.
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Local 46
4586 Tennyson StDive bar with live music (check their schedule). Nice patio with outdoor games during the summer months.
Amazing crafted cocktails. Expect to spend $14+ per drink, but worth it.
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Tatarian
4024 Tennyson StAmazing crafted cocktails. Expect to spend $14+ per drink, but worth it.
West End Tap House
3945 Tennyson StNice bar with good food and large patio.
Parks & Nature
Walking distance from my house (10-15 mins). The lake is 3 miles around. Nice to walk, bike, or scooter around. On the west side of the lake you get views of downtown, and on the east side views of the mountains.
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Sloans Lake
Walking distance from my house (10-15 mins). The lake is 3 miles around. Nice to walk, bike, or scooter around. On the west side of the lake you get views of downtown, and on the east side views of the mountains.
World-renowned amphitheater with nice views and trails to hike around. I recommend driving to the top and parking near the roundabout or in the upper north lot. This will reduce the uphill climb to reach the top of the amphitheater.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWorld-renowned amphitheater with nice views and trails to hike around. I recommend driving to the top and parking near the roundabout or in the upper north lot. This will reduce the uphill climb to reach the top of the amphitheater.
Nice place to begin hiking in Boulder's iconic Flatirons. I would recommend checking what the parking options are these days, as I haven't been in a few years.
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Chautauqua Park
9th StreetNice place to begin hiking in Boulder's iconic Flatirons. I would recommend checking what the parking options are these days, as I haven't been in a few years.
Just ~30mins from my house with many hiking trails to choose from. I highly recommend getting the All Trails app and using it to choose a trail and make sure you're staying on the right trail :)
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Alderfer/Three Sisters Park East Trailhead
30357 Buffalo Park RdJust ~30mins from my house with many hiking trails to choose from. I highly recommend getting the All Trails app and using it to choose a trail and make sure you're staying on the right trail :)
Arts & Culture
Great art installations. I would recommend calling and seeing if there are any ticket discounts available at the time.
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I-Museum yaseDenver yezobuciko
100 W 14th Ave PkwyGreat art installations. I would recommend calling and seeing if there are any ticket discounts available at the time.
Large and well-done museum. Has an IMAX theater attached.
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdLarge and well-done museum. Has an IMAX theater attached.
Essentials
This is my recommended grocery store based on price & selection.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
4700 W 38th Ave This is my recommended grocery store based on price & selection.
King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlNatural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdShopping
Great selection of chocolates and Colorado souvenirs. Just a 10 minute walk from the house.
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Roberta's Chocolates
4022 Tennyson StreetGreat selection of chocolates and Colorado souvenirs. Just a 10 minute walk from the house.
Everything Else
It's worth walking down Tennyson St and checking out the shops, restaurants and bars there. Street parking is available in the adjacent neighborhoods. I recommend starting near Vital Root and walking North on Tennyson.
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Tennyson Street
4030 Tennyson StIt's worth walking down Tennyson St and checking out the shops, restaurants and bars there. Street parking is available in the adjacent neighborhoods. I recommend starting near Vital Root and walking North on Tennyson.
A smaller version of Tennyson St, with shops restaurants and bars worth checking out. I recommend parking in the neighborhood near Fire on The Mountain, and walking west down 32nd.
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West Highland
A smaller version of Tennyson St, with shops restaurants and bars worth checking out. I recommend parking in the neighborhood near Fire on The Mountain, and walking west down 32nd.