Rachel's Guide to Eating & Drinking in RiNo
Coffee & Breakfast
My go-to’s for coffee, pastries, and breakfast
Rivers and Roads Coffee - Curtis Park
2960 Champa StreetThis is a little New Zealand coffee spot with delectable pastries!
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Blue Sparrow Coffee
3070 Blake StThis is a little New Zealand coffee spot with delectable pastries!
The best pastries! This is located in The Source which has lots to explore- restaurants, shops, bars, and coffee.
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Reunion Bread Co / Bakery / Coffee
3350 Brighton BlvdThe best pastries! This is located in The Source which has lots to explore- restaurants, shops, bars, and coffee.
Local family owned coffee shop that also supports a rhino orphanage!
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Lekker Coffee
3460 Larimer StLocal family owned coffee shop that also supports a rhino orphanage!
This is my favorite brunch spot. The food is creative, fresh and healthy without being boring. It doesn’t leave you in a food coma until 3pm. Beautiful environment and friendly people. A stand out place.
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Stowaway Kitchen
2528 Walnut StThis is my favorite brunch spot. The food is creative, fresh and healthy without being boring. It doesn’t leave you in a food coma until 3pm. Beautiful environment and friendly people. A stand out place.
I’ve only had lunch here, but it was really good so my guess is their breakfast is too.
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Rye Society
3090 Larimer StI’ve only had lunch here, but it was really good so my guess is their breakfast is too.
Sometimes you just want diner food for breakfast. If you’ve had a night on the town, this is a good place for comfort food in the morning.
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Butcher Block Cafe
1701 38th StSometimes you just want diner food for breakfast. If you’ve had a night on the town, this is a good place for comfort food in the morning.
Food scene
There are so many dope restaurants in RiNo. It is the hub of Denver’s food scene. The following are some of my favorites!
Hip modern Chinese restaurant . It is fine dining without the snobbery. Would recommend a reservation.
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Hop Alley
3500 Larimer StHip modern Chinese restaurant . It is fine dining without the snobbery. Would recommend a reservation.
Rad seafood spot. Delicious food, good drinks, hip environment, cool people.
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Fish N Beer
3510 Larimer StRad seafood spot. Delicious food, good drinks, hip environment, cool people.
One of my favorite food halls! Good for a more low key dinner option. The food vendors vary, anything from Thai to tacos to fried chicken. There’s something for everyone!
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Zeppelin Station
3501 Wazee StOne of my favorite food halls! Good for a more low key dinner option. The food vendors vary, anything from Thai to tacos to fried chicken. There’s something for everyone!
There is a lot of good pizza in RiNo. This is one of my faves.
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Redeemer Pizza
2705 Larimer StreetThere is a lot of good pizza in RiNo. This is one of my faves.
Italian counter service. This is a nice option if you’re not feeling fine dining, but still want good food in a cool environment.
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Dio Mio
3264 Larimer StItalian counter service. This is a nice option if you’re not feeling fine dining, but still want good food in a cool environment.
South American fare. Good tacos and small plates to share. Their sister restaurant, Senior Bear, the OG, also very good just a bit further away in the highlands.
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Mister Oso
3163 Larimer StSouth American fare. Good tacos and small plates to share. Their sister restaurant, Senior Bear, the OG, also very good just a bit further away in the highlands.
Breweries
As of 2020 there are 92 breweries in Denver proper, 148+ including the surrounding metro area. There is a type of brew for everyone. These are just a couple of my go-tos close by!
Whether you are a casual beer drinker or an adventurous connoisseur, Epic is perfect for every palate.
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Epic Brewing Company
3001 Walnut StWhether you are a casual beer drinker or an adventurous connoisseur, Epic is perfect for every palate.
Great Divide Barrel Bar
1812 35th StUniquely balanced, flavorful beers!
Blue moon is a basic B. When you just want beer that’s looks and tastes like classic beer, without hipster flare and experimentation. Go here
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Blue Moon Brewing Company
3750 Chestnut PlBlue moon is a basic B. When you just want beer that’s looks and tastes like classic beer, without hipster flare and experimentation. Go here
If you like sour beer, you will die for this. Not to mention the charcuterie. This place gives off strong hipster vibes in the best kind of way. Don’t forget your tums!
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Goed Zuur
2801 Welton StIf you like sour beer, you will die for this. Not to mention the charcuterie. This place gives off strong hipster vibes in the best kind of way. Don’t forget your tums!
Cocktails
If you haven’t noticed, I get around…. the food and bevvy scene! If you are more of a pinky up, cocktail kind of person. The following will float. your. boat.
Finn’s holds a special place in my heart. It embodies the art scene in its vibe. Craft beer & cocktails, also has food trucks, sometimes live music. Really, everything you need.
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Finn's Manor
2927 Larimer StFinn’s holds a special place in my heart. It embodies the art scene in its vibe. Craft beer & cocktails, also has food trucks, sometimes live music. Really, everything you need.
Death & Co is for cocktail connoisseurs. If you’re not already familiar with this place from New York or L.A. This is your chance to feel fancy and drink a serious cocktail. If you’re feeling more beachy and free spirited, they have a tiki themed rooftop bar.
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StDeath & Co is for cocktail connoisseurs. If you’re not already familiar with this place from New York or L.A. This is your chance to feel fancy and drink a serious cocktail. If you’re feeling more beachy and free spirited, they have a tiki themed rooftop bar.
Posh cocktail bar. I love the environment here, and the drinks are exceptional.
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Millers & Rossi
3542 Walnut StPosh cocktail bar. I love the environment here, and the drinks are exceptional.
If you don’t like the fluff and froo froo, are more of a purist when it comes to spirits. Go to The Block. Their gin is what makes this place worth knowing.
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The Block Distilling
2990 Larimer StIf you don’t like the fluff and froo froo, are more of a purist when it comes to spirits. Go to The Block. Their gin is what makes this place worth knowing.
Wine!
For the oenophilia’s out there. I see you.
Beautiful wine bar! The wine flights are perfect for fellow dabblers. Also good food and cocktails.
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Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant
3563 Wazee StBeautiful wine bar! The wine flights are perfect for fellow dabblers. Also good food and cocktails.
Attimo Wine
2246 Larimer StLovely Italian wines! More of a classic feel. Great patio!
This is my favorite wine bar. It sits in the alley behind the central marketplace amidst street art. They are known for their natural wine (pet nat). The service has always been exceptional. Really good food and snacks too. A true gem!
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Noble Riot
1336 27th StreetThis is my favorite wine bar. It sits in the alley behind the central marketplace amidst street art. They are known for their natural wine (pet nat). The service has always been exceptional. Really good food and snacks too. A true gem!
Distinguished place to wine and dine. Spanish tapas, another win for dabblers! Would recommend a reservation.
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Barcelona Wine Bar
2900 Larimer StDistinguished place to wine and dine. Spanish tapas, another win for dabblers! Would recommend a reservation.