Are you visiting Denver or wanting to try some new spots in town? I got you covered! Weather it is going for breakfast grabbing a donut & coffee, brunch/lunch at a cute location or dinner/fun cocktails in the city. Below are some of my favorite spots so far in the new city I live in! There are still so many more I want to try/share with you guys so keep an eye out for part 2!

Dochi Denver - offering super unique donuts that are a mix between mochi and a donut, hence the name, Dochi!

Habit Doughnut Dispensary - your one-stop-shop for donuts, booze, caffeine, and cannabis

Illuminating Coffee - Cute coffee shop in Cherry Creek

Pandemic Donuts - SO yummy! They are a MUST-try. They have new flavors every day and will be sold out quickly if you do not go first thing in the morning!

Pigtrain Coffee Company - Located inside Union Station. Specialty coffee, drinks & pastries!

Root Down - Great brunch spot on the weekends with a really cute atmosphere.

Snooze - Highly recommend for a good breakfast/brunch spot! Their Hollandaise sauce is a must-try!

Voodoo Doughnuts - Unique and fun donuts!

Blue Moon Brewery - The famous blue moon beer! Awesome patio that is dog friendly and great indoor seating.

Breckenridge Brewery Littleton – Cocktails, Beer & Dinner! - Patio is dog friendly, live music on the weekends.

Carboy Winery (Littleton) - Wine & small plates served in a polished industrial tasting room with atmospheric outdoor seating. Dog friendly on the patio!

Denver Beer Co. - Two locations and I love both (Downing Street & Platte Street) Great brewery both have patios that are dog friendly

Denver Biscuit Company - Great breakfast location. Highly recommend the freshly baked biscuits!

New Terrain Brewing - Situated right below North Table Mesa near Golden, this is one of my favorite breweries. Super dog friendly patio with great views and even better beers

Odell Brewing Sloan Lake - Great rooftop patio!

Recess Beer Garden - Great atmosphere, patio is dog friendly

Red Rocks Beer Garden - After hiking near Red Rocks, this is a great brewery to stop by on your way back into the city! Patio is dog friendly!

10 Barrel Brewing Co. - Awesome brewpub serving several house beers alongside inventive pizzas, burgers & bar snacks, located in a hip part of town. Great walking distance to a lot of other great watering holes. Their wings are a MUST.

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina - Delicious Mexican food with a great indoor atmosphere and stellar service!

AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q - Hands down the best BBQ in Denver!

Bartaco - Inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, Bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. I love the atmosphere here!

Lola Coastal Mexican - Highbrow Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this cantina with a patio!

Perdida - If you like a social atmosphere with good drinks & food this is your place! It has such a cute vibe inside and patio is so pretty!

Mister Oso - Cool space with a vine-draped patio whipping up creative tacos & South American-inspired fare.

Postino LoHi - Italian spot serving a wide selection of bruschetta & wine in rustic-chic digs with outdoor seating.

Linger - This old mortuary is now a lively restaurant with an incredible rooftop lounge that offers tapas from all around the globe

Seven Grand Denver - Within the walls of the dairy block this is an awesome whiskey bar! Awesome patio and old fashioneds that don’t break the bank

Wallys Wisconsin Tavern - I might be biased because I am from Wisconsin but a fun midwestern-inspired bar/pub. Great location to go watch a sports game on TV! Don’t forget to try the cheese curds!

Poka Lola Social Club - Amazing cocktail bar location in downtown Denvers dairy block attached to the milk market.

Somebody People - Fun cocktail bar! This is named one of the top vegan places Denver!

Forget Me Not- Cocktail bar and lounge in Cherry Creek with an outside patio

Death & Co Denver - Coloradan offshoot of the New York cocktail bar offering a sophisticated space for specialty drinks!

Stranahan’s Whiskey Distillery & Cocktail Bar - Great location if you like Whiskey and distillery tours! They also have a bar / outdoor patio with live music on weekends.

Avanti - Right across the street from Happy Camper. They have a rooftop patio with views of the city that are awesome!

Dairy Block - Stylish urban complex with a range of buzzy bars & restaurants, upscale boutiques & a hotel

Denver Central Market - Located right in the middle of Rino. This cool, refurbished 14,000 square-foot building offers a variety of food/drinks!

Happy Camper - Great atmosphere and highly recommend getting a reservation on OpenTable because they do book up fast. Their pizza is delicious. One of the best spots in town!

Milk Market - Downtown market with a wide variety of vendors serving local / global eats!

Number Thirty Eight - Great atmosphere with a bunch of options for drinks/food. Patio is dog friendly with a stage that they have live music on. Dangerously fun spot! Link your wrist band with your credit card and tap away to purchase your drinks!

Pindustry - Games, lanes, music & eats! Colorado’s hottest new hangout spot with a beer garden, a massive sky deck and beautiful Colorado views!

The Golden Mill - Awesome location in downtown Golden overlooking the river. This is a self serve food/drink venue with a ton of beers on tap. Hopefully you’re good at pouring your own beer!

The Source - Located in Rino, this unique spot is a mix between a hotel and market hall. Stay the night in one of their rooms that overlooks downtown and the mountains, or check out the market hall that includes a collection of artisans ranging from a barbershop to a bakery!

Andy’s Custard - SO yummy if you like custard!

Little Man Ice Cream - Really unique shop and there is always a line because it is that good! Even in the middle of winter you’ll find yourself waiting in line. Their homemade ice cream is delicious!

Milkbox Ice Creamery - Located inside Union Station, this quaint shop offer gourmet ice cream, boozy shakes and vegan scoops!