Maggie's Guidebook
Our favorite Coffee Shops
Some of the most consistently great craft coffee in Denver. Cute indoor and outdoor space. Fun area to walk around as well. Near lots of antique shops and art galleries and boutiques.
Corvus Coffee Roasters
1740 S BroadwayMy (Maggie) personal favorite coffee spot in Denver. Adorable interior and super fun specialty drinks.
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Amethyst Coffee
1111 BroadwayMy (Maggie) personal favorite coffee spot in Denver. Adorable interior and super fun specialty drinks.
Super close to the house, great interior and coffee and food!
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MiddleState Coffee
212 Santa Fe DrSuper close to the house, great interior and coffee and food!
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StAnother really consistent roaster that we love.
Some friends of ours own this roaster/coffee shop and it’s so cute and fun. Responsibly sourced coffee as well!
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Jubilee Roasting Co.
1452 Kenton StSome friends of ours own this roaster/coffee shop and it’s so cute and fun. Responsibly sourced coffee as well!
Great place to work from for the day. Solid coffee and kombucha and snacks. In a great neighborhood not far from the house.
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Nixon's Coffee House
871 Englewood PkwyGreat place to work from for the day. Solid coffee and kombucha and snacks. In a great neighborhood not far from the house.
The Bardo Coffee House
238 S BroadwayGreat spot to work from for the day
One of my other mainstays! Great spot to work, awesome outdoor space when it’s nice.
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Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StOne of my other mainstays! Great spot to work, awesome outdoor space when it’s nice.
Food scene
This is where we buy all of our meat. Humanely raised, locally sourced and grass fed/finished. Support small and local businesses and farmers!
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Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe
3326 Tejon StThis is where we buy all of our meat. Humanely raised, locally sourced and grass fed/finished. Support small and local businesses and farmers!
My (Maggie) FAVORITE restaurant in Denver. The best Italian food you’ve had in a long time. The best handmade GF pasta and bread in Denver. Fantastic happy hour. One of the best atmospheres in Denver as well. Right outside of Union station downtown. Amazing date night option. Request Henry as your waiter!
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Tavernetta
1889 16th St MallMy (Maggie) FAVORITE restaurant in Denver. The best Italian food you’ve had in a long time. The best handmade GF pasta and bread in Denver. Fantastic happy hour. One of the best atmospheres in Denver as well. Right outside of Union station downtown. Amazing date night option. Request Henry as your waiter!
Phở Duy Denver
925 South Federal BoulevardOne of the best Pho places in Denver. Minutes from the house.
Phở 95 Vietnamese Restaurant
1401 S Federal BlvdAnother local fave
Our favorite Thai place in Denver. Walking/biking distance from the house. Try the papaya salad and any of their curries!
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SUVIPA Thai Food
1015 S Federal BlvdOur favorite Thai place in Denver. Walking/biking distance from the house. Try the papaya salad and any of their curries!
Fun location in the highlands. Fun menu options, bit on the healthier side.
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveFun location in the highlands. Fun menu options, bit on the healthier side.
El Five
2930 15th StDefinitely a nicer option but AMAZING food and cocktails.
Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StNice sushi option in the wash park neighborhood.
One of our favorite sushi/Japanese restaurants in Denver. A bit on the fancier side.
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Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StOne of our favorite sushi/Japanese restaurants in Denver. A bit on the fancier side.
Our most frequented sushi restaurant in Denver. Pretty close by the house. Super yummy.
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Fontana Sushi
534 E Alameda AveOur most frequented sushi restaurant in Denver. Pretty close by the house. Super yummy.
Our favorite restaurant in the RiNo neighborhood. Incredible new American food. Be sure to get the plantains!
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Work & Class
2500 Larimer StOur favorite restaurant in the RiNo neighborhood. Incredible new American food. Be sure to get the plantains!
Great place to get fancy cocktails. Sister bar to the Death & Co in NYC.
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StGreat place to get fancy cocktails. Sister bar to the Death & Co in NYC.
A wonderful Italian food option in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Get their prosciutto!
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Quality Italian
241 Columbine StA wonderful Italian food option in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Get their prosciutto!
Super authentic street tacos. Really close to the house.
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La Calle Taqueria Y Carnitas
1565 W Alameda AveSuper authentic street tacos. Really close to the house.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina
1294 S BroadwayLocal fave for tacos and margs
We are obsessed with their Bahn Mi. We get the meatball wrap in rice paper and it it to die for. The pork is also amazing.
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Vinh Xuong Bakery
2370 W Alameda AveWe are obsessed with their Bahn Mi. We get the meatball wrap in rice paper and it it to die for. The pork is also amazing.
Super popular food hall in the Highlands. We love quiero arepas here!
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetSuper popular food hall in the Highlands. We love quiero arepas here!
Super fun spot downtown near the baseball stadium. Another food hall style spot with great drinks and lots of food options!
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Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee StSuper fun spot downtown near the baseball stadium. Another food hall style spot with great drinks and lots of food options!
Palenque Mezcaleria
13 East Louisiana AvenueFantastic place for drinks! Especially mezcal!
The Post Brewing Co. - Rosedale
2200 S BroadwayAMAZING fried chicken.
Local Denver distillery - incredible whiskey cocktails. Really close to the house.
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
200 S Kalamath StLocal Denver distillery - incredible whiskey cocktails. Really close to the house.
Popular cocktail and dinner spot in the highlands
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The Family Jones Spirit House
3245 Osage StPopular cocktail and dinner spot in the highlands
Super unique restaurant and menu. Local fave. Walkable from the house.
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The Asian Cajun
2400 W Alameda AveSuper unique restaurant and menu. Local fave. Walkable from the house.
Stem Ciders
3040 Walnut StDenver cidery - great hangout spot
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StSpeakeasy in the highlands. Fun place for a drink
Room for Milly
1615 Platte StreetAwesome new bar in Denver
Delicious vegan restaurant with great cocktails. About 10min from the house.
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Somebody People
1165 S BroadwayDelicious vegan restaurant with great cocktails. About 10min from the house.
I’m obsessed with this place! It’s about a 10min drive from the house. It’s a wellness marketplace! They have an organic hair salon, juice bar, smoothies, sauna, salt room, IV bar, cycling, Pilates, etc. Great place to hangout for the day and work.
Nurture • A Wellcare Marketplace
2949 Federal BlvdI’m obsessed with this place! It’s about a 10min drive from the house. It’s a wellness marketplace! They have an organic hair salon, juice bar, smoothies, sauna, salt room, IV bar, cycling, Pilates, etc. Great place to hangout for the day and work.
Sweet Action Ice Cream
52 BroadwayFave ice cream spot
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StAnother great ice cream spot in the highlands
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveDelicious new American food.
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveGreat ice cream spot on south pearl street
The sister restaurant right across the sidewalk from Tavernetta. Super fun vibe if you’re into music and vinyls. They choose 2-3 vinyls each day and play through each side. Styled after a French wine bar feel. Incredible food and drinks. Some of the best service in town, next to Tavernetta.
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Sunday Vinyl
1803 16th St MallThe sister restaurant right across the sidewalk from Tavernetta. Super fun vibe if you’re into music and vinyls. They choose 2-3 vinyls each day and play through each side. Styled after a French wine bar feel. Incredible food and drinks. Some of the best service in town, next to Tavernetta.
Nearby grocery stores
Colorado/Western Grocery chain. Tons of organic, plastic-free, etc. options.
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Natural Grocers
3757 Brighton BlvdColorado/Western Grocery chain. Tons of organic, plastic-free, etc. options.
Where I do 90% of my grocery shopping. About 10min drive from the house. Like a cheaper Whole Foods.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3625 E Colfax AveWhere I do 90% of my grocery shopping. About 10min drive from the house. Like a cheaper Whole Foods.
Best Asian grocery near the house. Bike-able from the house.
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Pacific Ocean Marketplace - Denver
2200 W Alameda AveBest Asian grocery near the house. Bike-able from the house.
Sightseeing
Really cute spot in LoDo downtown. Lots of good restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, etc.
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Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StReally cute spot in LoDo downtown. Lots of good restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, etc.
One of our favorite places to go downtown. Packed with tons of restaurants and bars, inside and nearby. Great place to walk around in the evenings or on a sunny day.
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Union Station LRT Nb
One of our favorite places to go downtown. Packed with tons of restaurants and bars, inside and nearby. Great place to walk around in the evenings or on a sunny day.
I’m biased because I used to work here haha but it’s a fun aquarium if it’s something you’re in to! They have snorkeling, scuba diving and a shark cage experience as well!
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Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StI’m biased because I used to work here haha but it’s a fun aquarium if it’s something you’re in to! They have snorkeling, scuba diving and a shark cage experience as well!
REI flagship store. Close by the house. Great place to stock up on gear for Denver/Mountain life!
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REI
1416 Platte StREI flagship store. Close by the house. Great place to stock up on gear for Denver/Mountain life!
I love going to museums and I always take friends and family here when they come to visit. It’s a super cool museum and they have tons of great special exhibits that come through during the year.
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I-Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdI love going to museums and I always take friends and family here when they come to visit. It’s a super cool museum and they have tons of great special exhibits that come through during the year.
Must-See if you like music or just want to checkout an iconic venue. Also one of my favorite spots to hike that’s not too far of a drive.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayMust-See if you like music or just want to checkout an iconic venue. Also one of my favorite spots to hike that’s not too far of a drive.
Games don’t start back up until April, but we LOVE soccer so we often go catch a Rapids game! Super fun to tailgate and then go in for a game.
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Dick's Sporting Goods Park
6000 Victory WayGames don’t start back up until April, but we LOVE soccer so we often go catch a Rapids game! Super fun to tailgate and then go in for a game.
Probably the most popular park in Denver. Awesome place to take a walk/go for a run. Also a great place to play volleyball, spike ball, etc. on the weekends.
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Washington Park
Probably the most popular park in Denver. Awesome place to take a walk/go for a run. Also a great place to play volleyball, spike ball, etc. on the weekends.
I-Museum yaseDenver yezobuciko
100 W 14th Ave PkwyRoxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrGreat hiking spot
IStaunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadOne of our favorite hiking spots.
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailHiking and mountain biking spot.
Meyer Ranch Park
10490 S Turkey Creek RdHiking spot
Kenosha Pass
Hiking spot
Chautauqua
One of our favorite hikes in Boulder.
This is the park 2 blocks from the house! We love walking and playing pickle ball here!
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Huston Lake Park
850 S Bryant StThis is the park 2 blocks from the house! We love walking and playing pickle ball here!
Nearby mall - indoor and outdoor shopping. Lots of good restaurants in this area as well. Some higher end shopping options available.
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Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st AveNearby mall - indoor and outdoor shopping. Lots of good restaurants in this area as well. Some higher end shopping options available.
Common Threads Denver
1575 S Pearl StMy favorite consignment shop in Denver!
Neighborhoods
One of the most popular neighborhoods in Denver. Tons of murals, art galleries, craft beer breweries, bars, food halls, etc. Great place to walk around.
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River North Art District
One of the most popular neighborhoods in Denver. Tons of murals, art galleries, craft beer breweries, bars, food halls, etc. Great place to walk around.
Trendy neighborhood in Denver with lots of great restaurants and bars.
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Highland
Trendy neighborhood in Denver with lots of great restaurants and bars.
Great area to walk around and see the government buildings. Civic center park is nearby and has food trucks sometimes. It’s also near the main Denver Library and Colorado history museum.
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Capitol Hill
Great area to walk around and see the government buildings. Civic center park is nearby and has food trucks sometimes. It’s also near the main Denver Library and Colorado history museum.
Yoga and fitness
The River Yoga - Golden Triangle
1212 Delaware StSamadhi Center for Yoga Uptown
639 E 19th AveEarth Treks Englewood
1050 W Hampden AveUrban Sanctuary
2745 Welton StBlack woman-owned 🙌🏼
ONE Yoga
5058 E Belleview AveKarma Yoga Center
1705 Pearl StYoga High
800 18th StThe Freyja Project
3456 Tejon StCompass Fitness
2059 S Broadway