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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
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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
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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

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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

Ash'Kara

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🥙 Mediterranean

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Stellar Jay

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Fire Restaurant

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Mister Oso RiNo

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Bacon Social House

Bacon Social House

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Bacon Social House serves American fare with craft beer and cocktails in a trendy, midcentury-modern Sunnyside spot.
Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Buzz Cafe is a chill spot with great coffee, tea, and light bites, set in a converted gas station offering drive-thru and patio seating.
DAE GEE Korean BBQ

DAE GEE Korean BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

🍱 Korean

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Capitol Hill

🏡 Hilltop

4.1
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DAE GEE Korean BBQ serves all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and comfort fare in a trendy, casual setting with great cocktails and tea.
My Neighbor Felix LoHi

My Neighbor Felix LoHi

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.2
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My Neighbor Felix LoHi serves traditional Mexican dishes with creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere in a laid-back Highland setting.
Hearth – RiNo

Hearth – RiNo

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Hearth offers exceptional coffee and pastries in a cozy, sustainable spot with reusable jars and a quiet, inviting vibe.
Kike's Red Tacos

Kike's Red Tacos

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Kike's Red Tacos is a lively food truck serving authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas with fast service and a casual outdoor seating area.
The PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

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🍕 Pizza

🍔 American

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Central Park

🛼 Baker

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.
The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Skills You'll Build
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥞 Brunch

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Tupelo Honey serves Southern classics like fried chicken and po' boys with a lively, casual vibe near Union Station.
Hop Alley

Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

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🥡 Chinese

🍴 Contemporary

🍚 Asian Fusion

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.6
Skills You'll Build
A hip Chinese restaurant in Denver known for modern shared plates, craft beer, cider, and clever cocktails in a trendy, cozy atmosphere.
Metropolis Coffee

Metropolis Coffee

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
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Metropolis Coffee brews exceptional coffee and espresso with a simple menu of pastries in a cozy, trendy Highlands café.
Barolo Grill

Barolo Grill

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🍝 Italian

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🥂 Fine Dining

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
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Barolo Grill serves upscale Northern Italian fare with an extensive wine list in an elegant, romantic Cherry Creek setting.
Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

Aviano Coffee Cherry Creek North

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.2
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Trendy coffee shop in Cherry Creek serving gourmet espresso drinks and pastries in a modern space with inviting patio seating.
Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

Chuey FU's Latin-Asian Grub

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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🌽 Latin American

🍱 Korean

🌮 Mexican

🍲 Vietnamese

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Baker

🛼 Baker

4.4
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Chuey FU's offers funky, casual Latin-Asian street food with Mexican and Korean flair, perfect for laid-back dining with vibrant flavors.
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.
Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥞 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.
Tammen’s Fish Market

Tammen’s Fish Market

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🦞 Seafood

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🦞 Seafood

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RiNo

🎨 RiNo

3.4
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Tammen’s Fish Market offers fresh seafood with a focus on poke bowls, tacos, and fish and chips in a bustling RiNo food hall setting.
Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

Three Sisters Cafe & Catering

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Three Sisters serves fresh, hearty paninis, wraps, soups & salads in a casual spot with indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of Downtown.
Las Margs

Las Margs

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Las Margs is a lively spot serving vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas with great happy-hour deals in a cozy, trendy atmosphere.
Jacks on Pearl

Jacks on Pearl

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🦞 Seafood

🍴 Contemporary

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Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ 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.
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar

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🍜 Thai

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Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar offers elevated, authentic Thai dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, trendy Uptown setting.
Copper Door Coffee Roasters

Copper Door Coffee Roasters

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Copper Door Coffee Roasters serves great coffee and tea in a cozy, trendy spot nestled inside the Botanic Gardens with outdoor seating.
ELWAY'S Downtown

ELWAY'S Downtown

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🥩 Steakhouse

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🥩 Steakhouse

🦪 Oysters

🦞 Seafood

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Skills You'll Build
ELWAY'S Downtown offers upscale steakhouse dining with fine wines and cozy ambiance inside The Ritz-Carlton.
Mr Peralta Mariscos

Mr Peralta Mariscos

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🦞 Seafood

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🦞 Seafood

🌮 Mexican

🥞 Brunch

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Mr Peralta Mariscos delivers fresh Mexican seafood with bold flavors and a vibrant casual vibe in Sunnyside’s heart.
BRUTØ

BRUTØ

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🥂 Fine Dining

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
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BRUTO offers an intimate, Michelin-starred dining experience in Denver with an innovative 11-course tasting menu focused on local and regional sustainable cuisine.
Mercantile Dining & Provision

Mercantile Dining & Provision

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍔 American

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LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
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Mercantile offers New American dining with artisanal market vibes and a wine library inside Union Station's vibrant hub.
Whittier Cafe

Whittier Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

☕ Coffee Shop

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

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Capitol Hill

🌳 City Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Whittier Cafe is an artsy coffee shop with a lending library and cozy patio, serving espresso drinks and cafe fare in a welcoming vibe.

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