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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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🥘🍜 Explore by Cuisine

Whether you’re craving sushi, tacos, or artisan pastries, pick your flavor and we’ll guide you to Denver’s tastiest dining destinations.

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

RESTAURANTFish N Beer

Fish N Beer

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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.
RESTAURANTChez 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 known for its refined French cuisine, cozy upscale ambiance, and standout dishes french classics.
RESTAURANTBeckon

Beckon

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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.
RESTAURANTAce Eat Serve

Ace Eat Serve

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🍚 Asian Fusion

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Uptown

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

Sacred Society

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☕ Coffee Shop

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Highlands

4.6
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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.
RESTAURANTCorsica 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.
RESTAURANTSushi by Scratch Denver

Sushi by Scratch Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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Downtown

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

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

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🍴 Contemporary

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City Park

4.6
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Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
RESTAURANTJovanina’s Broken Italian

Jovanina’s Broken Italian

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🍝 Italian

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LoDo

4.4
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Warm Italian eatery in Denver with exposed brick, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, cocktails, and a cozy upscale vibe.
RESTAURANTThe PZA

The PZA

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🍕 Pizza

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Central Park

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

Jacks on Pearl

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🥩 Steakhouse

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Wash Park

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

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.

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 Awarded Restaurants

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

The Wolf's Tailor

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The Wolf's Tailor

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🥂 Fine Dining

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Highlands

4.7
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The Ginger Pig

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The Ginger Pig

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Tennyson

4.4
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MAKfam

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MAKfam

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Baker

4.6
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Hop Alley

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Hop Alley

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🥡 Chinese

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RiNo

4.6
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Glo Noodle House

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Glo Noodle House

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🍜 Ramen

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Tennyson

4.7
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Beckon

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Beckon

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🥂 Fine Dining

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RiNo

4.7
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BRUTØ

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BRUTØ

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LoDo

4.7
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🏡 Explore by Neighborhood

Pick your Denver neighborhood – Downtown, RiNo, Highlands, Wash Park – and explore its best bars, bites, and hidden gems.

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Denver Eats

Enjoy neighborhood flavors, craft cocktails, and laid-back vibes at these must-try Denver Eats hotspots.

Cherry Creek

The Cherry Cricket

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🍔 American

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Riot BBQ

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Cherry Creek

Salt Water Social

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4.7

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Ajax Downtown

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🍴 Contemporary

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4.4

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Postino Broadway

Postino Broadway

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🍷 Wine Bar

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🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍴 Contemporary

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍝 Italian

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Baker

🎸 South Broadway

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Postino Broadway offers a cozy, trendy spot for bruschetta boards, great wines, and cocktails with attentive service in Baker's vibrant scene.
Bar Dough

Bar Dough

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

🍕 Pizza

🍷 Wine Bar

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Bar Dough offers modern-rustic Italian dishes with gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a robust selection of wine, beer, and cocktails.
The Corner Office

The Corner Office

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🍴 Contemporary

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🍴 Contemporary

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
Skills You'll Build
The Corner Office offers modern comfort classics and crafted cocktails in a sleek setting near the arts complex.
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.
Art Club Coffee

Art Club Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

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LoHi

🍸 LoHi

5
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Art Club Coffee brews vibrant, creative coffee blends in a welcoming Highland space, perfect for lively mornings and casual meetups.
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍝 Italian

🥖 French

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
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Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill is a beloved Cap Hill lounge with live piano sing-alongs, classic drinks, and a welcoming covered patio.
Panzano

Panzano

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🍝 Italian

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
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Panzano offers polished yet approachable Italian dining with sustainable North Italian dishes in a sleek hotel setting.
Seafood Landing

Seafood Landing

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🦪 Oysters

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.7
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Seafood Landing offers a fresh seafood market experience with sushi-grade fish and an extensive variety in West Highland.
Work & Class

Work & Class

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

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RiNo

4.7
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Work & Class serves homestyle Southern and Latin American dishes with a cozy vibe and standout cocktails in a relaxed setting.
HashTAG - Downtown

HashTAG - Downtown

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🥞 Brunch

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🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

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Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Skills You'll Build
HashTAG Downtown Denver serves vibrant and creative brunch and breakfast in a lively, welcoming atmosphere with standout dishes and attentive service.
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.
Highlands Cork & Cafe

Highlands Cork & Cafe

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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.
Buzz Cafe

Buzz Cafe

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🥐 Café & Bakery

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

☕ Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.7
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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.
Pigtrain Coffee Company

Pigtrain Coffee Company

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🥐 Café & Bakery

🍳 Breakfast

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

4.2
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Pigtrain Coffee serves specialty coffee and pastries in a unique train station setting with inviting outdoor seating.
GB Fish & Chips

GB Fish & Chips

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🦞 Seafood

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🦞 Seafood

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South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.6
Skills You'll Build
GB Fish & Chips serves iconic British fish and chips with homemade fare and a great beer selection in a cozy, lively South Broadway spot.
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.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍗 BBQ

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Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen

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🍳 Breakfast

🥞 Brunch

☕ Coffee Shop

🥐 Café & Bakery

🍔 American

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Baker

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.8
Skills You'll Build
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen serves fresh biscuit sandwiches and coffee in a cozy, casual space on Pennsylvania Street with a local vibe.
Go Fish Sushi Denver

Go Fish Sushi Denver

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Go Fish Sushi Denver is a lively sushi spot offering classic Japanese dishes, tempura, and a curated sake and wine list in a casual setting.
La Loma

La Loma

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🌮 Mexican

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🌮 Mexican

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Downtown

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Skills You'll Build
Family-run kitchen serving traditional Mexican cuisine, renowned for margaritas and an upscale-rustic vibe in a lively urban setting.
Nowhere Coffee

Nowhere Coffee

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Highlands

🎨 RiNo

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Nowhere Coffee delights with expertly crafted brews in a cozy, trendy North Denver spot known for community vibes and great coffee.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

Smokin' Dave's BBQ and Brews

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🍗 BBQ

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🍗 BBQ

🍔 American

🦞 Seafood

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South Broadway

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.6
Skills You'll Build
Smokin' Dave’s BBQ serves hearty smoked meats and classic Southern sides in a casual, rustic setting with a lively bar.
Huckleberry Roasters

Huckleberry Roasters

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🍳 Breakfast

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Central Park

🏡 Hilltop

4.7
Skills You'll Build
Huckleberry Roasters crafts top-tier coffee and pastries in a trendy, casual setting with friendly service and a welcoming vibe.
Crafted Concepts

Crafted Concepts

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

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🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

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Downtown

🥂 LoDo

5
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Crafted Concepts offers a cozy, trendy spot with great cocktails and small plates, perfect for dinner or solo dining in Larimer Square.
Hey Bangkok!

Hey Bangkok!

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🍜 Thai

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🍜 Thai

🥗 Vegan & Vegetarian

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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South Broadway

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Hey Bangkok! serves classic and vegan Thai dishes with sake and cocktails in a cozy, stylish South Denver spot.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🍸 Cocktail Bar

🍷 Wine Bar

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

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Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

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🍣 Sushi

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🍣 Sushi

🍣 Japanese

🥗 Health

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Capitol Hill

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
Katherine's French Bakery & Café

Katherine's French Bakery & Café

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🥖 French

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🥖 French

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

☕ Coffee Shop

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Capitol Hill

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.3
Skills You'll Build
Katherine's French Bakery & Café is a charming counter-serve spot famed for authentic French pastries, quiche, and cozy café 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.
Moonflower Coffee

Moonflower Coffee

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☕ Coffee Shop

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☕ Coffee Shop

🍳 Breakfast

🥐 Café & Bakery

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.9
Skills You'll Build
Moonflower Coffee offers unique specialty drinks in a cozy, trendy space with indoor and dog-friendly outdoor seating near Sloan's Lake.
Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails

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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.
Gusto

Gusto

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🍝 Italian

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🍝 Italian

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Sloan’s Lake

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

4.5
Skills You'll Build
Gusto serves fresh Italian dishes with great cocktails and a cozy vibe near Sloan’s Lake, perfect for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
The Bindery

The Bindery

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🍔 American

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🍔 American

🥐 Café & Bakery

🥞 Brunch

🍳 Breakfast

🍸 Cocktail Bar

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Highlands

🍸 LoHi

4.3
Skills You'll Build
The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.

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