🤤Our Favorite Places to Eat

When you're not celebrating with us, be sure to explore some of our go-to spots for great food and drinks! Denver and the surrounding area have a fantastic culinary scene, and these are the places we love most.

Hops & Pie (Denver): Our favorite spot to grab a beer! Best selection in town.

A popular craft beer bar and artisan pizzeria renowned for its rotating craft beer selection and gourmet pizzas, including Detroit-style and the famous beer-braised brisket pie.

Adelita's Cocina y Cantina (Denver): A local favorite for authentic, elevated Mexican food. They are known for their incredible chicken mole and fantastic margaritas (and a great mezcal selection).

Ash Kara (Denver): A two-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner offering Israeli-focused Mediterranean cuisine with North African and Middle Eastern influences, highlighted by vibrant mezze and dishes from a wood-fired oven.

Cart-Driver (LoHi Denver): A trendy neighborhood spot known for its Southern Italian wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, and oysters.

Post Oak BBQ (Denver): An authentic North Texas-style (Abby-approved) smokehouse known for its 100% wood-fired brisket, ribs, and house-made sides, using Post Oak wood sourced directly from Austin.

Uncle (LoHi Denver): A super-favorite of Adam and Abby. A highly-regarded, modern ramen shop with creative and flavorful bowls, small plates, and an extensive sake list, located in the Highlands neighborhood.

Atomic Cowboy (Denver/Golden): A unique concept that houses two distinct restaurants: Denver Biscuit Co. (serving huge, fluffy biscuit sandwiches) and Fat Sully's Pizza (offering giant New York-style slices and pies).

Hungry Goat (Morrison/near Golden): An upscale yet casual Scratch Kitchen and Wine Bar near Red Rocks, offering New American cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients, house-made dishes, and a scenic patio.

Bonfire Burrito (Golden): A popular, casual joint serving massive, savory, scratch-made breakfast and lunch burritos, famous for its green chili and unique options like the "Chupacabra."

Black Bird Cafe (Evergreen): A wonderful local classic and great for those with food restrictions! This cozy spot serves up delicious elevated comfort food for brunch, lunch, and dinner with a neighborhood feel.

City O' City (Denver)

All vegan -- and totally delicious for vegans and non vegans alike :)

🍺 Our Favorite Breweries

Denver and Golden are famous for their craft beer, and these are the spots we always take friends and family. This list covers every style imaginable—from the crispest German lagers to classic English cask ales and mind-bendingly tart sours!

New Terrain Brewing (Golden): The perfect post-hike reward! This brewery sits right near the foothills, offering a huge, sunny patio and a tap list focused on crisp lagers, juicy IPAs, and approachable sours. It's the ideal spot to start or end an adventure.

Cerebral Brewing (Denver): Known for its academic/scientific approach to brewing, Cerebral consistently puts out some of Denver's best. Their specialty is a blend of super fresh, hazy and West Coast IPAs and a fantastic barrel-aged program.

Crooked Stave (Denver): This is the spot for the adventurous palate. Crooked Stave is famous across the country for their sophisticated wild and sour ales, which are often aged in oak barrels using Brettanomyces yeast.

Bierstadt Lagerhaus (Denver): If you're tired of IPAs and sours, this is the one. Bierstadt is dedicated to the art of the traditional German lager. Be sure to order their acclaimed Slow Pour Pils, which is meticulously poured over several minutes to create a perfect head. Lots of fun games here too.

Hogshead Brewery (Denver): A true rarity! Hogshead is one of the few places in Colorado committed to traditional English-style cask ales. The beer is served at cellar temperature from a manual pump (a "beer engine"), giving it a signature creamy, lightly carbonated texture.

🚂 Family Adventures: Kid-Friendly Fun

Georgetown Loop Railroad & Mining Park (Georgetown)

Ride an authentic steam or diesel train through the Rocky Mountains, crossing the Devil's Gate Located about 45 minutes west of Denver. You can often add on a fun Mine Tour or Gold Panning experience.

Children's Museum of Denver (Denver)

A massive center dedicated to hands-on learning through play. Features a huge indoor climbing structure and an awesome outdoor adventure playground (Joy Park).

Meow Wolf Denver (Denver)

An immersive, multi-story art experience that feels like walking into a massive, colorful, non-linear funhouse—great for older kids and tweens.

Rockies Game (Denver)

The Rockies might not be the best, but the tickets are cheap and the views are immaculate!

🚗Day Trips

Rocky Mountain National Park

Weather permitting, get a timed entry and park pass on their website beforehand. Make sure to enter through Estes Park, drive through Trail Ridge Road all the way to Grand Lake for lunch. Brush up on your Killdozer history on the way :)

Nederland, Colorado

About 50 minutes away from Golden, this town is one we visit frequently! Lost Lake Trail is a moderate but quick (and beautiful) hike up there!

Boulder, Colorado

About 35 away from Golden, Boulder is home to the University of Colorado, and is considered the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. While you're here, visit Chautauqua Park for breathtaking views, and Pearl Street for window shopping.

Downtown Golden

Great to walk around in, and if you want a nearby scenic drive, try driving to the top of Lookout Mountain (and visit Buffalo Bill's grave while you're up there!)

Evergreen, Colorado

25 minutes away from Golden, Evergreen offers a quaint mountain town with fun shops, restaurants, and bars. Enjoy a hike around the lake while you are there!

⛰️Staying for awhile? Here are our favorite Colorado towns

Crested Butte, CO

Hands down, our absolute favorite mountain town in Colorado! This historic mining town is charming and authentic. For a truly unforgettable experience, hike Rustler's Gulch—it offers life-changing wildflower views (season permitting!).

Ouray, CO

Known as the "Switzerland of America," Ouray is a dramatically beautiful mountain town famous for its natural hot springs, incredible ice climbing, and its position right on the legendary Million Dollar Highway. Our recommendation? Hike the Perimeter Trail for stunning views right outside of town!

Breckenridge, CO

A lively, charming (and very family friendly) town that embodies the perfect blend of ski culture and history. Breck is famous for its world-class slopes, fantastic restaurants, and the iconic Victorian architecture on Main Street.