Day-by-day eating plans for Denver. weekend classics, family routes, vegan plans, on-a-budget editions.
Day-by-day plans
Denver weekend: green chile, brewery, tasting menu ★ 4.6
A weekend that pulls Denver's defining foods into one loop: smothered burritos for breakfast, RiNo breweries in the afternoon, and a Larimer Street tasting menu at night.
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Day 1: Saturday: green chile breakfast, RiNo crawl, Larimer dinner
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Day 2: Sunday: brunch, South Pearl, fine-dining tasting
Denver craft beer pilgrimage: three days of taprooms ★ 4.6
A three-day plan for the brewery-focused: Denver's top taprooms, the Great American Beer Festival warmups, Fort Collins as a possible day trip and a downtown brewpub history loop.
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Day 1: Day 1: LoDo brewpub history loop
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Day 2: Day 2: RiNo and Five Points breweries
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Day 3: Day 3: South Broadway and lambic brewers
Denver on a budget: two days under $40/day ★ 4.4
A two-day plan keeping food costs under $40 a day: smothered burritos, $4 tacos, $14 pho, biscuit sandwiches and a brewery taproom round.
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Day 1: Day 1: green chile and Federal Boulevard
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Day 2: Day 2: biscuit sandwich, empanadas, hidden gem
Itineraries in Denver, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Denver?
Peak food season in Denver is year-round.
What time do people eat in Denver?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Denver?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Denver?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Denver rewards trust.