Highlands's Food, coffee and bar scene
Food scene
Conveniently located. Chill, down to earth atmosphere. Nothing fancy, but solid pasta and pizza. Almost like grandma's cooking.
61 locals recommend
Tony P's Bar & Pizzeria
3000 Zuni StreetConveniently located. Chill, down to earth atmosphere. Nothing fancy, but solid pasta and pizza. Almost like grandma's cooking.
With Live music every Saturday from 3-6 PM, Leevers Locavore is a lot more than a grocery store and more of a hang out place. Less than half a mile away (2 minute drive or a 10 minute nice walk through the Potter Highlands neighborhood), you will find all your essentials in this newly built grocery store. This store is a very lively and fun place to even grab a coffee or a lunch bite. They have a great $2 beer happy hour from 3-5 everyday!
30 locals recommend
Leevers Locavore
2630 W 38th AveWith Live music every Saturday from 3-6 PM, Leevers Locavore is a lot more than a grocery store and more of a hang out place. Less than half a mile away (2 minute drive or a 10 minute nice walk through the Potter Highlands neighborhood), you will find all your essentials in this newly built grocery store. This store is a very lively and fun place to even grab a coffee or a lunch bite. They have a great $2 beer happy hour from 3-5 everyday!
Definitely a must try. With plenty of outdoor sitting, waiting in line at this popular ice cream store is well worth it, and almost an after-dinner culture.
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StDefinitely a must try. With plenty of outdoor sitting, waiting in line at this popular ice cream store is well worth it, and almost an after-dinner culture.
Bar Dough
2227 W 32nd AveAmazing hand made pasta and pizza
Great spot to grab a beer or watch a game, especially if its cold outside, sitting by their fire-pit is a great option, lots of indoor/outdoor seating. Food is fine.
193 locals recommend
Highland Tap and Burger
2219 W 32nd AveGreat spot to grab a beer or watch a game, especially if its cold outside, sitting by their fire-pit is a great option, lots of indoor/outdoor seating. Food is fine.
Spanish tapas, shared dishes, everything is delicious here. Good happy hour at the bar from 3-5 PM
75 locals recommend
Señor Bear
3301 Tejon StSpanish tapas, shared dishes, everything is delicious here. Good happy hour at the bar from 3-5 PM
High quality farm to table. Whether you go there for a coffee and pastry (quite an amazing selection of pastry by the way) or brunch, lunch, or dinner, you won't get disappointed. It's on the pricier side of restaurants with a nice vibe.
26 locals recommend
The Bindery
1817 Central StHigh quality farm to table. Whether you go there for a coffee and pastry (quite an amazing selection of pastry by the way) or brunch, lunch, or dinner, you won't get disappointed. It's on the pricier side of restaurants with a nice vibe.
Great views of downtown Denver, plus a collection of eateries each housed in train carts.
651 locals recommend
Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetGreat views of downtown Denver, plus a collection of eateries each housed in train carts.
One of the best pastas in town. Owned by a wife (the chef) and husband (the sommelier) team, the restaurant carries a local neighborhood feel.
60 locals recommend
Spuntino
2639 W 32nd AveOne of the best pastas in town. Owned by a wife (the chef) and husband (the sommelier) team, the restaurant carries a local neighborhood feel.
Another chef-owned, great quality, farm to table. Make sure to make a reservation especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
the Fifth String
2246 Larimer StreetAnother chef-owned, great quality, farm to table. Make sure to make a reservation especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Absolutely delicious Israeli cuisine with a fun atmosphere. The pita breads are made right there in an open concept oven kitchen.
29 locals recommend
Ash'Kara
2005 W 33rd AveAbsolutely delicious Israeli cuisine with a fun atmosphere. The pita breads are made right there in an open concept oven kitchen.
Great small plates, great pizzas and great oysters. Pizza and Oyster? I thought the same at first, but check it out, you will be impressed. Plus they have plenty of fun indoor outdoor sitting options in a fairly social atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Cart Driver Lo-Hi
2239 W 30th AveGreat small plates, great pizzas and great oysters. Pizza and Oyster? I thought the same at first, but check it out, you will be impressed. Plus they have plenty of fun indoor outdoor sitting options in a fairly social atmosphere.
Healthy, delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, brushettas, and small dishes in a lively atmosphere with Union Station views. They have a great $5 till 5 PM happy hour for drinks.
155 locals recommend
Postino LoHi
2715 17th StHealthy, delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, brushettas, and small dishes in a lively atmosphere with Union Station views. They have a great $5 till 5 PM happy hour for drinks.
Sightseeing
Checkout the old rail road building sitting right on the confluence of Cherry creek and South Platte River at Confluence park. The building hosts a Starbucks and the REI flagship store. Lots of bench seating. You will watch locals do yoga, bicyclists and runners pass by, dogs take a dip in the river, and sometimes Kayakers try to make it up some rough river terrain.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StCheckout the old rail road building sitting right on the confluence of Cherry creek and South Platte River at Confluence park. The building hosts a Starbucks and the REI flagship store. Lots of bench seating. You will watch locals do yoga, bicyclists and runners pass by, dogs take a dip in the river, and sometimes Kayakers try to make it up some rough river terrain.
A 15-20 minute walk, there are a lot of great bars and restaurants plus a variety of entertainment options in and near Union Station. Take an easy walk past little man ice cream and the confluence park bridges and you will find Union Station on your left past the Davita building.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
A 15-20 minute walk, there are a lot of great bars and restaurants plus a variety of entertainment options in and near Union Station. Take an easy walk past little man ice cream and the confluence park bridges and you will find Union Station on your left past the Davita building.
Basically Downtown Denver and a nice spot for a stroll. Lots of restaurants and shops up and down this street. Take an easy stroll down by little man ice cream, pass the two pedestrian bridges and you will find yourself on 16th street mall.
871 locals recommend
16th Street Mall
16th Street MallBasically Downtown Denver and a nice spot for a stroll. Lots of restaurants and shops up and down this street. Take an easy stroll down by little man ice cream, pass the two pedestrian bridges and you will find yourself on 16th street mall.
A great spot with finer restaurants and boutiques. You won't be disappointed. Also, very close to Denver Performing Arts Complex.
287 locals recommend
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer StA great spot with finer restaurants and boutiques. You won't be disappointed. Also, very close to Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Breakfast & Coffee
Amazing coffee and pastries. Opens Wednesday through Sundays at 8 AM and by 9 AM some of the most popular pastry items are sold out. Go early if you want to have all the pastry options.
123 locals recommend
Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery
2418 W 32nd AveAmazing coffee and pastries. Opens Wednesday through Sundays at 8 AM and by 9 AM some of the most popular pastry items are sold out. Go early if you want to have all the pastry options.
Great coffee, pastries, fresh juices in a lively atmosphere (a former firehouse). 10 minute walk down the street.
98 locals recommend
Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StGreat coffee, pastries, fresh juices in a lively atmosphere (a former firehouse). 10 minute walk down the street.
Bars
Happy Camper
3211 N Pecos StFun spot for grabbing a drink in an eclectic, cool outdoor vibe.
The most popular speak easy bar in Denver. Try making a reservation ahead of time.
427 locals recommend
Williams & Graham
3160 Tejon StThe most popular speak easy bar in Denver. Try making a reservation ahead of time.
GREAT cocktails in a cool, chill lounge setup. You won't be disappointed.
33 locals recommend
Lady Jane
2021 W 32nd AveGREAT cocktails in a cool, chill lounge setup. You won't be disappointed.