Cost Plus World Market
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

2500 E 1st Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Allyson V. writes: OK, so why did I give the San Francisco store 4 stars, but this location 5? It's all about context. In San Francisco you can easily get to a number of international markets via a short bus or train ride, and there are a number of cute local shops…

Ajuua
Neighborhood: Southeast

7777 E Hampden Ave Ste 232
Denver, CO 80231

sherri s. writes: There is Mexican food on every corner, so if you are looking or something different or unique, try the Indian place a few doors down, but for everyday local food, this is pretty good.
The price is right, and if you hit their HH, they have half price…

Swim N Things
Neighborhood: Southeast

5494 E Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80222

Aaron W. writes: THE place to stop for swim stuff.  Hands down.  If you need something for water sports then look here.

Hampden Heights Swim and Tennis Club
Neighborhood: Southeast

3311 South Dayton
Denver, CO 80231

Aaron W. writes: It's not super fancy, but cozy and friendly.  I grew up in this area and spent countless summers here teaching swim lessons, coaching, and lifeguarding.  If you live nearby this area and are looking for a nice little summer club to join, Hampden…

George Washington High School
Neighborhood: Southeast

655 South Monaco Street
Denver, CO 80224

Aaron W. writes: As an alum my viewpoint may be a bit biased and could be outdated, but in keeping up on news tidbits and knowing how the programs there work, I can say with real confidence that GW is a Denver public school worth checking out.  

The nearby community…

nine75
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

975 Lincoln St
Ste K
Denver, CO 80203

sherri s. writes: I loved this place. The atmosphere was romantic and beautiful. The service was great and the food was divine.
The HH specials are very good and the back bar area is very trendy and fun. Great for dates, great for girls nights out. It's got that whole…

Yolanda's Tacos

204 Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Wendy D. writes: My favorite place for tacos I have ever been to! We don't live in Castle Rock anymore, and miss this place! We still are looking for a place to match Yolanda's! Fresh ingredients, interesting taco choices, good prices, great guacamole, good…

Highland Pacific
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

3934 W 32nd Ave
Denver, CO 80212

M B. writes: Great place for fresh oysters!  Usually Blue points with some Pacific and/or PEI oysters.  Always tasty and fresh.
The weakest part of the restaurant is the service which is mediocre at best.  The servers don't seem to be that knowledgeable about the…

Dean Ultimate Bikes

6560 Odell Pl Ste B
Boulder, CO 80301

Kraig T. writes: I ordered an Ionic S3 Nemis. ( Dean's Steel Frames). Overall quality is very good, I love the bike. The only downer is the wait time about 6 months and lack of communication at times. If they can solve that then 5 stars because the owner is a nice…

Gateway Park Fun Center

4800 28th St
Boulder, CO 80301

Vince D. writes: Gateway Park is indeed a great and fun place to be. They've got go-karts, mini-golf, but my favorite: the batting cages. This place will restore some youth, or at least make you even more envious of the youth!

Downside (and this is a critique about…

Great Nails

13069 W Alameda Pkwy
Lakewood, CO 80228

Lauren B. writes: I have been going to Great Nails for about 4 years now (whenever I'm in town visisitng family).  I always see Phu who is great, but Rose and Christine are wonderful too.  It is a clean, friendly atmosphere and and a manicure and pedicure won't break…

Schaeffer's Ultimate Bridal
Neighborhood: Southeast

4400 E Evans
Denver, CO 80238

Alexandra F. writes: From the outside, this bridal shop sits next to a busy commercial street and looks like a drug-dealing lingerie shop. Park in their jammed parking lot and step inside and get ready to embrace the obnoxious excitement and anxiety of young women's…

T J Maxx
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

700 16th St
Denver, CO 80202

Thomas S. writes: I like TJ Maxx and the 16th Street TJ Maxx is the best of them all...at least for men's clothing.  My wife feels like the stores in the suburbs have a better selection of women's clothes.  But for men's stuff, this is the place.  I find myself having…

Taco John's

1612 W 92nd Ave
Denver, CO 80260

Aaron W. writes: A bit of an odd choice, but for fast food mexican I'd choose Taco Jaun's over Taco Bell any day.  Yeah you can go to Chubby's for some real mexican food, but sometimes you want the "Americanized" version...just like when you want Panda Express…

John F Kennedy Golf Course
Neighborhood: Southeast

10500 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80014

Aaron W. writes: Great miniature golf spot for those summer nights.

La Fiesta Restaurant
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

2340 Champa St
Denver, CO 80205

Jeff Y. writes: The best mexican i've had in denver, and now it's open an extra 1/2 hour, til 2:30.  Get the calhoun plate - 1 chile relleno and 1 chicken enchilada, with or without meat in the enchilada - I prefer without, smothered in the the almost turkey…

Granelli's Pizzeria

21 Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Sean L. writes: This is definitely one of our favorite pizza places.  Highly recommended.

B & B Cafe

322 Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Sean L. writes: Food was ok.  The place was dirty and the service was slow.

Benny Blanco's Slice of the Bronx
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

616 E 13th Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Tiffany C. writes: Let's just saying I was turning into a parking lot near Benny's and you were walking by with a slice of their pizza. Also say my window was down and you asked me if I wanted a bite of this slice of pizza. Now let's say that slice of pizza was…

Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers
Neighborhood: Southeast

5231 Leetsdale Dr
Denver, CO 80246

Brian N. writes: The Vitamin Cottage on Leetsdale is a great surprise.  I'm used to natural and organic meaning much more expensive.  It might be other places, but not here.  They have the Brown Cow yogurt I like so much here.  It costs 89 cents regular price.  It…

Jax Fish House
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1539 17th St
Denver, CO 80202

Penny H. writes: When I was in college in Boulder (many moons ago), Jax on the West End of Pearl Street was my favorite place to make my dad take me for lunch when he was in town for business.  Fast forward, I still love Jax.

Although I have experienced the attitude…

Strata Bar
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

650 15th Street
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO 80238

Shiho F. writes: Wow, now this is what I am talking about.  Way to go Denver!
This is their pitch and they are spot on."

"Strata Bar
Located on the main floor, Strata Bar is an open and stylish cocktail area bordered by a four-story glass wall with panoramic views of…

Coal Creek Sports Center

550 W South Boulder Rd
Lafayette, CO 80026

Tiffany B. writes: the bowling is cheep and it's very clean, and unlike the alley in Longmont, this one isn't nearly as crowded.  it's a bowling alley, what is there to say?

5th Avenue Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1617 Wazee Street #D
Denver, CO 80202

Jenn M. writes: I get a pedicure about 1-2x per month, and I've been to several nail salons all over Denver and Boulder.  5th Ave is somewhat expensive, charging $15 mani & $37 pedi.  

Getting uber cheap pedicures is not easy to find in Denver.  You're usually going…

Cafe Netherworld
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

1278 Pennsylvania St
Denver, CO 80203

Allyson V. writes: I practically lived at Cafe Netherworld for awhile since it was truly my neighborhood bar (only 4 blocks away) when I lived in Capitol Hill (in fact, my Yelp user pic was taken there). Dave and Cari were great bartenders (I'm not sure if either of…

Uptown Village
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

300 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Shiho F. writes: Sweet set-up.  A friend just moved into Uptown and it looks like a dorm-like mansion in a good way.  Super roomy one-bedrooms and I bet it would be the perfect place to play Melrose Place in Denvy.

Boulder Beer Brewery

2880 Wilderness Pl
Boulder, CO 80301

Vince D. writes: All the beers in Boulder County are so good, it's hard to pick a best. Let's just say that there are A beers and A+ beers, and Boulder Beer (formerly Rockies Brewing, formerly Boulder Beer [the first time]) is in the latter grouping. They used to…

Enzo's End Pizza
Neighborhood: Northeast, City Park

3424 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Kealoha V. writes: My reviews of pizza places has been limited. Ever since I switched to Soy, I don't eat many foods containing real cheese, so pizza was the first thing I had to drop. However do find myself having those cravings for a nice slice  or two of a good…

Pasquini's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Southwest

1310 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210

Kendra M. writes: One mid Saturday the boy and I decided to try Pasquinis.  Were we scared by the drive up Broadway?  I admit it makes me a little uncomfortable.  Walking in did it feel a bit cramped?  Yes but I missed the option of going upstairs.  This Pasquinis…

Cricket On the Hill
Neighborhood: Southeast

1209 E 13th Ave
Denver, CO 80218

Muriel P. writes: They have an open mic on sunday night, a friend of mine ofte plays there and she loves it.  The guys that organize it know what they are doing, the sound is good, and all the singers are fun. Good ambiance.

Tom's Diner
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

601 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Perci N. writes: I must have been a truck driver in a past life. It's the only thing that can explain why I'm so comfortable sitting in a place like Tom's Diner in the middle of the night. The building must be from the 50's or 60's. On the table in each booth are…

The Qwest Building
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

1801 California Street
Denver, CO 80202

dj soundra w. writes: What is there to say about the [awe inspiring] Quest building, other than you can seriously see it from ANYWHERE in Colorado.  And in fact, I'm pretty sure you can actually see if from anywhere in N. America (Canada is a bit of a stretch).  

When it…

Laser Quest
Neighborhood: Southeast

8988 E Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80231

Francesca L. writes: Fun place! Lots of ramps and stairs to go up and corners to hide in. Not too expensive and games start every 20 mins, so not a long wait at all. Something cool to try again after years and years...feel like a kid again! :)

Aspen Insurance Agency
Neighborhood: Southwest

2238 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210

Veronica a. writes: This place DESERVS FIVE stars, Oh man what can I say they are all awesome people. First off it's a dog friendly place so you don't have to worry about leaving your pooch in the car. The owners Ron and Cindy are absolutely great people inside and…

Udi's at Stapleton
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

7357 E 29th Ave.
Denver, CO 80238

Adam R. writes: Like my Oblio's review, this rating is really only a reflection of a single menu item.  I've had plenty of good to average meals here in the past, but what's this I hear about them having the best French Dip in Denver?  I've been searching for this…

Black Cat Bistro

1964 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80329

freckle b. writes: I've been to Black Cat a handful of times, and everything about this restaurant is great.  Delicious food, nice service and they have done wonders with the interior - the cozy little booths sprinkled throughout make me forget that it used to be an…

Colony Square 12

1164 Dyer Rd
Louisville, CO 80027

Vince D. writes: Have to agree with Amanda. What this place lacks in style it makes up for with accessibility. There are few other places where you can show up at the last minute and still make your movie.

One of my favorite memories is seeing "The Devil's Rejects"…

Adobe Animal Hospital

4660 Table Mesa Dr
Boulder, CO 80305

Harmony O. writes: We had an ailing pet rat in the family and brought him to Dr. Bock at Adobe Animal Hospital.  It was a positive experience all the way around.  The rat has just started on his prescribed medz...

I liked the compassion Dr. Bock has for these little…

99.5 The Mountain - KQMT
Neighborhood: Southeast

4700 S Syracuse St
Ste 1050
Denver, CO 80237

Carrie R. writes: It's still radio and has all the drawbacks we're all familiar with, but it's the best radio station in Denver. Hear songs you'd almost forgotten about all day long! The morning "mountain guides," Archer and Valerie, are the only thing I can stand as…

The Truffle Artisan Cheese and Exotic Foods
Neighborhood: Southeast, Congress Park

2906 E 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Lori M. writes: How much do I love the Truffle? Let me count the ways.

First and foremost, this is the most glorious cheesery in Colorado -- bar none. It's a petite shop, usually with a line out the door, parading an ever-changing, rotating roster of 35-40 cheeses.…