East Denver/Aurora Guidebook
Food scene
Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas StGreat food options walking distance from the BnB.
La Cueva Restaurant
9742 E Colfax AveOne of the best New Mexican restaurants in Denver.
Great dumplings - love the bao buns too! Within walking distance from bnb
13 locals recommend
Mason's Dumpling Shop
9655 East Montview BoulevardGreat dumplings - love the bao buns too! Within walking distance from bnb
Fun atmosphere, lovely people, great drinks and vegetable-forward dishes.
19 locals recommend
Somebody People
1165 S BroadwayFun atmosphere, lovely people, great drinks and vegetable-forward dishes.
Great farm to table food and drinks in stylish and comfortable setting. Within walking distance from bnb - in Stanley Marketplace.
18 locals recommend
Annette
2501 Dallas StGreat farm to table food and drinks in stylish and comfortable setting. Within walking distance from bnb - in Stanley Marketplace.
Stellar food. Great people. Fun space. Outdoor space is a plus too!
74 locals recommend
Stowaway Kitchen
2528 Walnut StStellar food. Great people. Fun space. Outdoor space is a plus too!
Great breakfast burritos! Cute patio. Almost everything can be made vegan/vegetarian too.
9 locals recommend
HOJA
1284 S Pearl StGreat breakfast burritos! Cute patio. Almost everything can be made vegan/vegetarian too.
Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
7225 E Colfax AveFabulous food in a low-key setting.
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveGrocer focused on local produce, meat, and wine.
Easy going atmosphere, nice patio, great happy hour deals, good sandwiches, salad, wine, and beer.
18 locals recommend
Postino 9CO
830 Colorado BlvdEasy going atmosphere, nice patio, great happy hour deals, good sandwiches, salad, wine, and beer.
Most extensive farmer's market in the city. Runs all summer.
33 locals recommend
South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market
1527 S Pearl StMost extensive farmer's market in the city. Runs all summer.
Urban Burma
10180 East Colfax AvenueTea leaf salad is delicious! Curry's and samosas are also a hit.
Taw Win Burma
1120 Yosemite StreetAnother great Burmese spot to try in the neighborhood!
New casual Italian restaurant with great atmosphere and food. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Also soon to come vinyl music and bocce ball!
Benzina
4839 East Colfax AvenueNew casual Italian restaurant with great atmosphere and food. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Also soon to come vinyl music and bocce ball!
Women-owned brewery you can walk to from the bnb! They have pies and food trucks on Sunday’s. Check their website for hours as they do change - usually 3-8 Wed-Friday, 12-8 pm Sat-Sun. Definitely worth a visit. Love the mural too!
7 locals recommend
Lady Justice Brewing Company
3242 South Acoma StreetWomen-owned brewery you can walk to from the bnb! They have pies and food trucks on Sunday’s. Check their website for hours as they do change - usually 3-8 Wed-Friday, 12-8 pm Sat-Sun. Definitely worth a visit. Love the mural too!
Port Side
2500 Larimer Stgreat casual coffee & light breakfast spot
Cart-Driver
2500 Larimer Ststellar coal-fired pizzas.
Q House
3421 E Colfax AvePablo's Coffee - East Colfax
7701 E Colfax AveJubilee Roasting Co.
1452 Kenton StQuinceEssential Coffee House
1447 Quince StDenver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop StTavernetta
1889 16th St MallCarm & Gia Metropolitan
9598 E Montview BlvdGreat burger place within walking distance from bnb
Everyday Pizza
vegan pizzas!
SPICE ROOM
Best Indian food in town! Lohi and Colfax locations are good to try.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveFun place for movies, food and drinks.
Postino Broadway
145 N BroadwayGreat wine happy hour.
Mister Oso
3163 Larimer StFood is on point. Go for happy hour and get the guac
Trellis Wine Bar | Park Hill Denver
Cute wine bar close to bnb location.
Super high quality spirits and excellent cocktails. Friendly staff too!
21 locals recommend
Bear Creek Distillery
1879 S Acoma StSuper high quality spirits and excellent cocktails. Friendly staff too!
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th StFun spot for food and drinks in Boulder
Neighborhoods
East Colfax
Lots of bars and restaurants - fun to explore.
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdLocal rec center with pool, plentiful workout equipment and classes only 6 minutes drive from bnb.
16 locals recommend
Central Park Recreation Center
9651 M.L.K. Jr BlvdLocal rec center with pool, plentiful workout equipment and classes only 6 minutes drive from bnb.
Washington Park
Great park for activities and strolling around the lake.
Cherry Creek
Walkable area for shops and dining.
City/town information
Boulder is an easy day trip from the bnb on 36 West. You can explore hikes, food and shopping in this quaint college town.
414 locals recommend
Boulder
Boulder is an easy day trip from the bnb on 36 West. You can explore hikes, food and shopping in this quaint college town.
Sightseeing
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
LoDo
Union Station
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdWash park
Beautiful park for exercise or just going on a stroll.
City Park
Close large park with a nice walking and biking paths.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StSmall but substantial modern art museum
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StClyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StShops
This is a great store to find practical and helpful zero waste items. We love their bulk products, as well as the beauty and home items to replace plastic/disposable ones.
ZERO market
2501 Dallas StThis is a great store to find practical and helpful zero waste items. We love their bulk products, as well as the beauty and home items to replace plastic/disposable ones.
Goldmine Vintage
227 N BroadwayMEEK Vintage
1712 East 6th AvenueCherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st Ave