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Best Restaurants in Denver

Best Restaurants in Denver

From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denver’s most-loved spots.

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Denver Curated Favorites

The top spots we’d recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff.

Fish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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🦞 Seafood

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Fish N Beer serves fresh oysters, grilled fish, and creative seafood dishes in a cozy, retro space with a full bar, perfect for seafood lovers in Denver.
Chez Maggy

Chez Maggy

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🥖 French

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Chez Maggy is a modern French restaurant in Denver’s Central neighborhood, known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes.
Beckon

Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
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Beckon is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Denver's RiNo district, offering intimate chef’s counter dining with seasonal tasting menus and expertly curated drink pairings.
Flora House

Flora House

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🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

4.8
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Flora House Denver offers charming Victorian B&B rooms with Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, a garden, and hot tub near City Park and Botanic Gardens.
Ace Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uptown

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Ace Eat Serve brings Pan-Asian flavors, cocktails, and lively ping pong fun in a trendy Central neighborhood spot with a juice bar twist.
Sacred Society

Sacred Society

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☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Sacred Society is a serene coffee shop and wellness hub serving rich coffee, healthy food, and immersive self-care experiences in West Highland’s cozy space.
Corsica Wine Bar

Corsica Wine Bar

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🍷 Wine Bar

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RiNo

4.4
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Corsica Wine Bar offers upscale small plates and curated wines in a cozy, romantic RiNo setting with attentive service and a trendy vibe.
Sushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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Downtown

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Sushi by Scratch delivers an intimate omakase experience with impeccably fresh sushi and expert sake pairings in a cozy, trendy speakeasy atmosphere.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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🍴 Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jovanina’s

Jovanina’s

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🍝 Italian

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LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
The PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

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Central Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
The PZA delivers top-tier New York-style pizza with a cult following, known for quality pies, wings, and a casual, trendy vibe.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

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🥩 Steakhouse

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Wash Park

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Jacks on Pearl delivers an upscale steakhouse experience in South Denver with award-winning filet mignon, dry-aged sashimi, and a trendy cozy vibe.
Kumoya

Kumoya

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🍣 Japanese

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Highlands

4.4
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Kumoya delivers an upscale Japanese dining experience in the Highlands with fresh sushi, inventive flavors, and a trendy, cozy ambiance.

Japanese Precision Meets American Wagyu in LoDo

A5 Steakhouse in LoDo brings Japanese precision to American Wagyu, serving buttery dry-aged ribeye and other premium cuts in a sleek, teak-lined dining room. Pair inventive sides with yuzu sours or smoky mezcal cocktails, all delivered with polished, unobtrusive service for an elevated steakhouse experience.

A5 Steakhouse

A5 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

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LoDo

4.5
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A5 Steakhouse offers a sophisticated steak and seafood experience in a stylish setting, renowned for premium cuts and innovative cocktails.

Michelin Star Restaurants

Indulge in Denver’s most acclaimed fine dining, led by chefs who’ve earned Michelin’s highest honor.

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Denver's Best Patios

Enjoy golden hour, cocktails, and mountain views at these top-tier outdoor dining destinations in Denver.

LoHi

Linger

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uchi Denver

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4.6

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Cap Hill

Fire Restaurant

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🍴 Contemporary

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LoDo

Jovanina’s

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Work & Class

Work & Class

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

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RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Café Zuri

Café Zuri

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Café Zuri is a cozy, rustic coffee shop known for gourmet coffee, French pastries, and quiches in a warm local setting.
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

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🍔 American

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🍻 Brewpub

🍔 American

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Briar Common Brewery + Eatery blends stellar craft beers with trendy bistro fare in a bright two-story spot featuring a terrace.
Araujo's Restaurants

Araujo's Restaurants

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Araujo's Restaurants serves classic Mexican dishes in a festive, family-friendly cantina with combo platters and convenient to-go options.
La Mai Thai

La Mai Thai

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🍜 Thai

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🍜 Thai

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Edgewater

🍺 Edgewater

4.6
Skills You'll Build
La Mai Thai Kitchen offers authentic Thai dishes with bold flavors, cozy ambiance, and a welcoming setting in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Corinne Denver

Corinne Denver

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🍴 Contemporary

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.7
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Corinne Denver offers an upscale American dining experience with a warm ambiance in Downtown's stylish Le Méridien hotel.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

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Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.
Odie B's Sunnyside

Odie B's Sunnyside

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🍳 Breakfast

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🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Odie B's Sunnyside delivers bold, flavorful breakfast and lunch sandwiches with vegan options in a lively, casual Sunnyside setting.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

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☕ Coffee Shop

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☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii serves tropical-inspired coffee and snacks in a casual Highlands spot with friendly staff and Hawaiian vibes.
Dio Mio

Dio Mio

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Dio Mio serves creative pastas and Italian small plates with a modern counter-serve vibe and a full bar in a casual setting.
Pita Central

Pita Central

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🥙 Mediterranean

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🥙 Greek

🥙 Mediterranean

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Pita Central serves fresh, authentic Greek dishes with fast service and a welcoming vibe in the Highland neighborhood.
Liang's Thai Food

Liang's Thai Food

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🍜 Thai

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Downtown

🎨 RiNo

4.8
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Liang's Thai Food is a beloved casual spot offering authentic Thai street food with spicy, fresh dishes and generous portions downtown.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

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🍴 Contemporary

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🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 Fine Dining

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🦞 Seafood

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Skills You'll Build
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
Ash'Kara

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.3
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Creative Israeli restaurant in Denver's Highland neighborhood offers vegetable-forward Mediterranean dishes crafted with premium, carefully sourced ingredients.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

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🍳 Breakfast

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🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery offers vibrant, retro breakfast and lunch with creative dishes, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere near Union Station.
Kin Nori Bar

Kin Nori Bar

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Tennyson

📚 Tennyson

4.9
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Kin Nori Bar offers an intimate, high-end sushi experience with expertly crafted nigiri and sashimi, showcasing fresh ingredients in Berkeley’s trendy sushi scene.
Trattoria Stella

Trattoria Stella

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Trattoria Stella serves fresh Italian pastas and vibrant dishes in a colorful brick setting with inviting sidewalk patio dining.
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo

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🍛 Indian

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🍛 Indian

🍔 American

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.9
Skills You'll Build
GAIA Masala & Burger LoDo blends Indian spices with classic American comfort in a trendy, cozy spot with fast service and late-night hours.
Rioja

Rioja

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Lodo

🥂 LoDo

4.6
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Locally sourced Mediterranean dishes and wines energize the vibrant Larimer Square space of Rioja, a must-visit in Denver's culinary scene.
Nocturne

Nocturne

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🥂 Fine Dining

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
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Nocturne is a bi-level jazz lounge and eatery in Denver’s River North Art District, offering eclectic plates, crafted cocktails, and live jazz for a stylish, intimate night out.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍔 American

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
major tom

major tom

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🦪 Oysters

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Major Tom offers inventive small plates, exceptional cocktails, and a cozy, trendy atmosphere in the vibrant RiNo district.
Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🍷 Wine Bar

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Highlands Cork & Cafe is a cozy spot with parlor rooms, garden patio, and live music, serving coffee, brunch, and drinks in a trendy atmosphere.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls

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🦞 Seafood

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🦞 Seafood

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls offers fresh lobster sandwiches with fast service and a casual, trendy vibe in the Cherry Creek neighborhood.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

☕ Coffee Shop

🥞 Brunch

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
Fox And The Hen

Fox And The Hen

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🥞 Brunch

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🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Fox And The Hen serves creative breakfast and brunch dishes with fast service, great cocktails, and a cozy, trendy vibe in the Highlands neighborhood.
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

Brooklyn's Finest Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

🍝 Italian

🍔 American

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Brooklyn's Finest Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian favorites with quick counter service in a cozy setting.
Amante Coffee at the Oxford

Amante Coffee at the Oxford

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Amante Coffee at the Oxford serves top-notch coffee and cocktails in a cozy, historic setting with a charming patio and city views.
Ace Coffee Bar

Ace Coffee Bar

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☕ Coffee Shop

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

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Capitol Hill

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Ace Coffee Bar offers expertly crafted coffee, fresh pastries, and a welcoming vibe with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for work or relaxation.
Shells and Sauce

Shells and Sauce

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🥞 Brunch

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🦞 Seafood

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Central Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Shells and Sauce is a lively trattoria offering classic and creative Italian dishes, plus brunch and rooftop happy hour.
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

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☕ Coffee Shop

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍷 Wine Bar

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails blends craft coffee and cocktails with a cozy, trendy vibe in the heart of Sloan’s Lake neighborhood.
Kobe An LoHi

Kobe An LoHi

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🍣 Japanese

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🍣 Japanese

🍚 Asian Fusion

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Japanese eatery specializing in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a cozy vibe and inviting wood interiors, plus a charming enclosed patio.
Happy Camper Pizza

Happy Camper Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Cool, outdoorsy pizza spot with a lively patio, cocktails, and brunch, perfect for relaxed dining and weekend vibes.

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