Within a Mile from Whittier Neighborhood
Casual Food scene
No need to get fancy for good food. Denver is much more casual than other cities. And if you want to dress up, there are plenty of places for that too!
Elevated street tacos, great cocktails, chips and dips, and the spicy margarita is so good!
68 locals recommend
Dos Santos
1475 E 17th AveElevated street tacos, great cocktails, chips and dips, and the spicy margarita is so good!
Eclectic menu, savory and fresh. If they have mole chicken enchiladas on the menu-choose that. You won't regret it.
74 locals recommend
Onefold
1420 E 18th AveEclectic menu, savory and fresh. If they have mole chicken enchiladas on the menu-choose that. You won't regret it.
Wood fired pizza, unusual flavor combinations. Side items/appetizers are delicious! Splurge worthy.
19 locals recommend
White Pie
1702 Humboldt StWood fired pizza, unusual flavor combinations. Side items/appetizers are delicious! Splurge worthy.
Comfort food that won’t disappoint, great kids menu (this was our daughter’s favorite for many years.) Indoor/outdoor space, small parking lot. Upscale diner atmosphere.
274 locals recommend
Steuben's
523 E 17th AveComfort food that won’t disappoint, great kids menu (this was our daughter’s favorite for many years.) Indoor/outdoor space, small parking lot. Upscale diner atmosphere.
Pho & Bar
1600 East 17th AvenueFun lively atmosphere, indoor/outdoor seating. The pho is yummy, with all the fresh sides.
Asian fusion, outdoor ping pong, private rooms & patio parties available. Fun, playful environment!
175 locals recommend
Ace Eat Serve
501 E 17th AveAsian fusion, outdoor ping pong, private rooms & patio parties available. Fun, playful environment!
If you’re into bagels-you’re going to love this place!
210 locals recommend
Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen (Five Points)
725 E 26th AveIf you’re into bagels-you’re going to love this place!
Great for take out sandwiches, salads and soups. Fantastic desert case! When placing an online order be sure to select the Uptown location on 17th Ave, as there are 2 locations.
94 locals recommend
Olive & Finch
1552 E 17th AveGreat for take out sandwiches, salads and soups. Fantastic desert case! When placing an online order be sure to select the Uptown location on 17th Ave, as there are 2 locations.
Great wine bar with wine on tap, small plates. The owners moved here from France, and it's a great addition to the area.
7 locals recommend
La Bouche
1100 East 17th AvenueGreat wine bar with wine on tap, small plates. The owners moved here from France, and it's a great addition to the area.
Pepper Asian Bistro
2831 E Colfax AveOur favorite Asian takeout. Great gluten free options!
Sushi Bay 17
1728 E 17th AveMy husband and daughter's favorite sushi! Dine in or take out.
This restaurant originally opened as a dessert only eatery. They have expanded to offer lunch and dinner. In a word: scrumptious!
86 locals recommend
D Bar Denver
494 E 19th AveThis restaurant originally opened as a dessert only eatery. They have expanded to offer lunch and dinner. In a word: scrumptious!
Watercourse Foods
837 East 17th AvenueVegan & vegetarian are their specialty. You’re in for a treat!
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen
1740 East 17th AvenueYahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries
2207 E Colfax AveOne of our favorites for takeout.
Tommy's Thai
3410 E Colfax AveGreat for take out
Trattoria Stella
3470 W 32nd AveGluten free delicious options, in addition to the usual.
Brunch with a Cajun twist. Colorful, retro restaurant serving innovative brunch & comfort fare, plus you guessed it-mimosas . Make a reservation or be prepared to wait.
16 locals recommend
Mimosas
2752 Welton StBrunch with a Cajun twist. Colorful, retro restaurant serving innovative brunch & comfort fare, plus you guessed it-mimosas . Make a reservation or be prepared to wait.
You can walk through the neighborhood to get here, and although the menu is elevated and a little pricey (worth it!), you can dress casually.
Point Easy Denver
You can walk through the neighborhood to get here, and although the menu is elevated and a little pricey (worth it!), you can dress casually.
Sightseeing
The museum is adjacent to City Park, so you can enjoy both in the same day. Be sure to take in the view from the west side of the building at sunset if you can! The mountains are the backdrop for downtown Denver, and then City Park is right in front of you.
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdThe museum is adjacent to City Park, so you can enjoy both in the same day. Be sure to take in the view from the west side of the building at sunset if you can! The mountains are the backdrop for downtown Denver, and then City Park is right in front of you.
The Zoo is adjacent to City Park and Museum of Nature and Science. The carousel and train ride are a must do with little kids!
884 locals recommend
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StThe Zoo is adjacent to City Park and Museum of Nature and Science. The carousel and train ride are a must do with little kids!
Lots of restaurants, art (including graffiti murals), and urban culture. Denver Central Market is a food hall, and behind the building is a nice stretch of alley art. Modern Nomad is a great spot that houses ten local shops with home goods. RedlineArt is an art gallery with a social mission. Some favorite restaurants are Uchi, Super Mega Bien (Mexican food served dim sum style), Barcelona Wine Bar (tapas). There are 2 restaurants in a little complex constructed out of storage containers: Work & Class, Cart & Driver. If you go to Work & Class-they have the best butter scotch pudding!
You can search "RiNo Denver" and see a complete listing of all this area offers.
558 locals recommend
River North Art District
Lots of restaurants, art (including graffiti murals), and urban culture. Denver Central Market is a food hall, and behind the building is a nice stretch of alley art. Modern Nomad is a great spot that houses ten local shops with home goods. RedlineArt is an art gallery with a social mission. Some favorite restaurants are Uchi, Super Mega Bien (Mexican food served dim sum style), Barcelona Wine Bar (tapas). There are 2 restaurants in a little complex constructed out of storage containers: Work & Class, Cart & Driver. If you go to Work & Class-they have the best butter scotch pudding!
You can search "RiNo Denver" and see a complete listing of all this area offers.
Special Occasion Dining
Dress up-whatever that means to you. It’s Denver, so no need to stress about it. Wear what makes you feel like it’s a special occasion.
Farm to table fine dining. When you make your reservation let them know about your celebration and they will start your evening with a complimentary cocktail! Mitch is our favorite waiter-ask for his section.
154 locals recommend
The Plimoth
2335 E 28th AveFarm to table fine dining. When you make your reservation let them know about your celebration and they will start your evening with a complimentary cocktail! Mitch is our favorite waiter-ask for his section.
Atelier by Radex
2011 E 17th AveFrench, delicious and quiet atmosphere.
The flavor combinations are out of this world, and the outdoor garden is the best place to enjoy their seasonal menu. It’s one of our top 3 places for a birthday or anniversary dinner.
149 locals recommend
Potager
1109 N Ogden StThe flavor combinations are out of this world, and the outdoor garden is the best place to enjoy their seasonal menu. It’s one of our top 3 places for a birthday or anniversary dinner.
Arts and Entertainment
This is the only place on this list that is over a mile away-it's 1.5 miles away. General admission tickets are great! It's our favorite indoor concert venue.
68 locals recommend
The Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetThis is the only place on this list that is over a mile away-it's 1.5 miles away. General admission tickets are great! It's our favorite indoor concert venue.
Fillmore Auditorium
1510 N Clarkson StNice size venue-not too big.
Consider yourself lucky if you are in town and can get tickets to one of their shows.
A Denver cultural institution since 1970:
"We use the universal language of dance to honor the African Diaspora, explore the human condition, champion social justice, unite people of all ages and races, and ultimately celebrate the complexity of life through movement."
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
119 Park Ave WConsider yourself lucky if you are in town and can get tickets to one of their shows.
A Denver cultural institution since 1970:
"We use the universal language of dance to honor the African Diaspora, explore the human condition, champion social justice, unite people of all ages and races, and ultimately celebrate the complexity of life through movement."
Markets
The best, closet little market to get what you need for snacks, light meals, etc. Natural food options available.
Sun Market
2201 Lafayette StreetIf you are a foodie-this Market is just for you. The best cuts of meat, including marinated ready to cook, and fresh seafood & produce. Imported delicacies, treats, and take home ready made options too. The artisan breads are made in house. The wine shop staff make excellent recommendations. Local spirits available.
168 locals recommend
Marczyk Fine Foods
5100 E Colfax AveIf you are a foodie-this Market is just for you. The best cuts of meat, including marinated ready to cook, and fresh seafood & produce. Imported delicacies, treats, and take home ready made options too. The artisan breads are made in house. The wine shop staff make excellent recommendations. Local spirits available.
Safeway
757 E 20th AveWhat can I say? It’s an inner city Safeway.
Gift Shops
This very special shop has a cult following, and you will see why. A carefully curated collection from all over the world and also locally sourced creates a feast for the eyes. Half of the shop is home decor, kitchen accoutrements, women’s clothing and jewelry. The other half is kids toys, crafts and books all powered by imagination instead of batteries. The baby section is the best in town! The staff offered excellent gift selections to please anyone.
25 locals recommend
Talulah Jones
1122 E 17th AveThis very special shop has a cult following, and you will see why. A carefully curated collection from all over the world and also locally sourced creates a feast for the eyes. Half of the shop is home decor, kitchen accoutrements, women’s clothing and jewelry. The other half is kids toys, crafts and books all powered by imagination instead of batteries. The baby section is the best in town! The staff offered excellent gift selections to please anyone.
A charming collection of affordable local artists’ work and budget friendly gifts from around the world. On a beautiful day the garage door will be open and one of the resident artists will be making sandblasted stone art work.
Bella Luna Gifts & Gallery
2045 North Downing StreetA charming collection of affordable local artists’ work and budget friendly gifts from around the world. On a beautiful day the garage door will be open and one of the resident artists will be making sandblasted stone art work.
Mudd House Mercantile
1227 East 17th AvenueSustainable gifts and such. Next door to Revolte.
Coffee Shops
2 blocks away from our house. This where the neighborhood locals meet & hang out. Ethiopian coffee is a specialty, including Sunday coffee ceremonies upon request. Great tea selection, wine & beer available too. Pastries, sandwiches, breakfast burritos.
68 locals recommend
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th Ave2 blocks away from our house. This where the neighborhood locals meet & hang out. Ethiopian coffee is a specialty, including Sunday coffee ceremonies upon request. Great tea selection, wine & beer available too. Pastries, sandwiches, breakfast burritos.
One of the original coffee shops of Denver, before coffee shops were a thing. Great baked goods made in house!
152 locals recommend
St Mark's Coffee House
2019 East 17th AvenueOne of the original coffee shops of Denver, before coffee shops were a thing. Great baked goods made in house!
Queen City Collective Coffee - Five Points
2962 Welton StTheir donuts are my favorite!
Great patio, breakfast burritos, panini sandwiches, my favorite spicy chai that's made in Boulder (Bhakti.) It a neighborhood hub, and the best place the get vibe of Whittier.
68 locals recommend
Whittier Cafe
1710 E 25th AveGreat patio, breakfast burritos, panini sandwiches, my favorite spicy chai that's made in Boulder (Bhakti.) It a neighborhood hub, and the best place the get vibe of Whittier.
Good food options including lunch, vintage decor, my favorite chicken curried salad sandwich. A few tables upstairs. It's a unique, one-of-a-kind sort of place which makes it special.
51 locals recommend
The Weathervane Cafe
1725 E 17th AveGood food options including lunch, vintage decor, my favorite chicken curried salad sandwich. A few tables upstairs. It's a unique, one-of-a-kind sort of place which makes it special.