There are truly so many in Denver, you can't go wrong. Here are a few of our favorite spots:
· Platt Park Brewing Co. (1875 Pearl St.) is probably the one we frequent the most – and if you’re with us on Thursday evening, you’ll likely end up here. They have excellent beers, good food, and good vibes (plus a cool patio!).
· Our Mutual Friend Brewing (2810 Larimer St.) – in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver, this spot is funky and welcoming with an awesome patio.
· Cerebral Brewing in Congress Park (1477 Monroe St.) – close to downtown with top notch brews and – you guessed it – a great patio!
· Denver Beer Co. (many locations) – the closest one to downtown is located on Platte Street.
If you do anything in Denver, you must hit up one of these ice cream spots!! In no particular orders, here’s a list of places we frequent:
· Little Man Ice Cream (2620 16th St.) – milk jug shaped structure serving delicious homemade scoops near downtown!
· Sweet Cow (lots of locations but our fave is the one on South Pearl Street – funnily enough, it’s across the street from Platt Park Brewing!).
· Bonnie Brae (799 S University Blvd) – this lil old-fashioned spot has lots of rotating flavors and a fun, classic parlor vibe.
· Sweet Action (52 Broadway St) – you’ll find the most obscure but delicious flavors here!
Saturdays:
· City Park Farmers Market (E. Colfax & Columbine Street) from 8am – 1pm.
Sundays:
· South Pearl St. Farmers Market – this is our favorite one!!!!! (between E. Arkansas Ave and E. Iowa Ave.) from 9am – 1pm.
· Denver Botanic Gardens – lovely public botanical garden in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver (highly recommend walking around Cheesman Park as well).
· Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre – about 10 miles south of Denver, this is a fun spot to go for a stroll, do a workout on the stairs (if you dare), or check out the stunning views.
· Reach out to us if you want some recommendations for hikes!
· Steam Espresso Bar (two locations – one off Pearl St. and one off Tejon St.)
· Hudson Hill (619 E 13th Ave.) – it also turns into a fun cocktail bar in the afternoon -- McKenna spent most of her law school education here :-)
· Blue Sparrow Coffee (3070 Blake St.)
· Devil’s Food Bakery (1004 S. Gaylord St.) – has TO DIE FOR pastries and a cute traveling trunk show/gift store attached!
· Leven Deli (123 W 12th Ave.) – fresh bread, coffee, wine, baked goods, unique sandwiches, yum.
· MAKfam (39 W 1st Ave.) – elevated counter-service spot with amazing Asian food.
· Denver Central Market (2669 Larimer St.) – several vendors ranging from meat & fish counters, smoothies, pizza, baked goods, and ice cream!
· Joy Hill (1229 S Broadway) – delicious wood-fired pizza with the best back patio in town.
· Bartaco (2001 W 32nd Ave.) – upscale street food with fresh-squeezed juices (get the green margarita!).