http://tupalo.com/denver/tag/friendly.rss Tupalo en-us http://tupalo.com/spot/70583-moka-caffe-denver-co-usa c A five-star rating is obviously good for a first impression. After seeing that DJ's Berkeley Cafe was crammed, my friend and I wandered down the street and popped into this cute retro place, one of the many fine independent businesses on Tennyson Street. We received a very warm welcome from the barista, who prepared our order while we withdrew money from a nearby ATM, since they don't (yet?) accept cards. She also waited for us to select our seating in their retro-fitted dining room, filled with midcentury lighting and furniture, before serving us our drinks and pastries (try the orange pineapple muffin!). As the place was empty, we felt free to linger and relax; the server popped by once or twice to check if things were to our satisfaction, and indeed, they were! So, if you're a fan of wonderful service, a relaxed atmosphere, tasty baked goods AND design, this is the place for you. I sure know where I'll be every Saturday morning. cafe friendly retro 50s 60s organic vegan 39.7718892 -105.0440037 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:55:38 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/70583-moka-caffe-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/903-boss-unlimited-denver-co-usa c My favorite place for vintage duds in the entire city. Since many of the pieces do run on the smaller side, I'm mainly just there for inspiration, and one can be "inspired" for hours! However, I sometimes do find that one-of-a-kind item that fits me well and I must therefore snap up before some Joanna Newsom or Parker Posey fan does. Great sunglasses and other miscellaneous accessories as well. friendly vintage baker used shopping preloved 39.7163009644 -104.9879989624 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:46:39 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/903-boss-unlimited-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/1423-scooter-joes-denver-co-usa c I've been here only a few times but I like the vibes. Nice staff, good blended drinks (try the Black Forest mocha), and free wifi. Very convenient to public transport either on your way to or from downtown. cafe friendly governors_park nonpretentious 39.7277984619 -104.986000061 Fri, 18 May 2007 06:03:10 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1423-scooter-joes-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/1290-snooze-denver-co-usa paul Great breakfast joint. I highly recommend the steak and eggs benedict. Several friends rave about their pancakes, and they always have a very creative pancake of the day. I'll have to try them next time. The manager and all the staff are all quite friendly and will keep your coffee topped off regularly, but not to the point of annoyance. Word of caution: Sunday and Saturday mornings betweeen 10 and 1 can be pretty busy so expect a wait then. They do have a self-serve coffee station for your wait though, so that helps. restaurant breakfast friendly restaurant lodo Denver breakfast nonpretentious lunch breakfast 39.7554016113 -104.9889984131 Sat, 05 May 2007 06:37:51 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1290-snooze-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/1289-duo-denver-co-usa paul one of my favorite places to eat in Denver, without question. been there three times for dinner and once for brunch. each time was great. the open kitchen view is great. the wall of window panes dividing the restaurant from the bar is a nice touch as well. they don't take reservations for less than six people, but i've never had a problem being seated fairly promptly. the wine list isn't extensive but has a nice range to choose from. the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. try it. you won't be disappointed. restaurant brunch friendly cozy restaurant Dinner wine brunch Denver breakfast potterhighlands quiet romantic 39.7620010376 -105.0159988403 Sat, 05 May 2007 06:32:29 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1289-duo-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/1345-pho-99-denver-co-usa paul agree that it can be tricky to find, but it's worth a look. you can get a bowl of noodles bigger than your head at a very reasonable price. the service was very friendly and attentive. the place is low key and quiet. i'll go back again for sure. restaurant friendly vietnamese noodles valverde budget nonpretentious restaurant friendly pho vietnamese noodles asian nonpretentious Denver 39.7112007141 -105.0120010376 Sat, 05 May 2007 06:26:19 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1345-pho-99-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/887-tommys-thai-denver-co-usa paul agree with charisma that the waits are long, but you can't beat the price. where else can you get 2 apps, 2 entres and a bottle of wine for less than $60? not too many places. sure, it's not the best food you'll ever eat, but it's pretty good and the price makes it even better. restaurant friendly busy congress_park thai 39.7402000427 -104.9469985962 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:01:19 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/887-tommys-thai-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/825-leela-european-cafe-denver-co-usa incognito boy Leelas European Cafe is a wonderful place to play scrabble, any time of day. I remember first going when there were one or maybe two people, then as time progressed, many more people began showing up, to play scrabble. Leelas is also became a great venue for open mic sessions, poets, artists, and even flamenco damcing lessons. There choclate cake is delicious, especially when served with Levazza coffee. I am happy to see that there is a place where I can go, watch a band perform, and learn some new steps. Bravo. light_meals friendly wifi 24h cafe bar nonpretentious cake sandwichs 24hours cafe 39.745098114 -104.9940032959 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:27:41 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/825-leela-european-cafe-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/886-takis-denver-co-usa c Bang for your buck--the servings here (starting at $4) are so HUGE, I can fit my face in the bowl. When I don't want to moisturize with miso, I enjoy the tofu bowl or veggie tempura. (Three stars just because I'm not too big on Japanese cuisine, except for inari sushi, which they never seem to have!) restaurant friendly vegetarian japanese budget lunch capitol_hill 39.7401008606 -104.983001709 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:19:47 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/886-takis-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/875-rosa-linda-denver-co-usa c restaurant casual friendly mexican nonpretentious highland 39.7631988525 -105.0110015869 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:28:44 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/875-rosa-linda-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/873-spice-boys-of-the-rockies-denver-co-usa c friendly cozy golden_triangle tea shopping spices chocolate 39.7338981628 -104.9919967651 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:24:02 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/873-spice-boys-of-the-rockies-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/822-gypsy-house-cafe-denver-co-usa Chris2pher This is a grand little tea house. It's very comfortable, the owner rocks, delicious pie's and an awesome place to hangout with friends and chat or to be alone and study/play psp. Try the House Tea! friendly hookah wifi kooky cafe capitol_hill nonpretentious hookah house tea cool 39.7364997864 -104.9720001221 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:16:47 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/822-gypsy-house-cafe-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/800-taqueria-patzcuaro-denver-co-usa c For me, it starts with the service: it's like eating at a (nice) relative's house in the countryside and NEVER wanting to leave. This relative also happens to be a good cook. You relax in one of the wooden booths, gazing at various photographic anecdotes of Mexican history, grabbing some fresh, homemade chips here and there. Even when the restaurant is busy, your enchiladas rojas or tacos albanil come out almost as soon as you ordered, sometimes served by the super friendly owner himself, or one of the other equally welcoming family members. So cozy, you just might end up eating all your meals here. restaurant friendly mexican nonpretentious casual highland mexican 39.7620010376 -105.0189971924 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:35:29 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/800-taqueria-patzcuaro-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/794-house-of-commons-denver-co-usa c This place might be easy to miss if you're actually heading a couple shops down to that OTHER neighborhood hang out, Paris on the Platte. At roughly two years old, the House of Commons is indeed an "oasis of calm," dare I say, even a HAVEN OF SERENITY. Usually I am the kind of person who's too nervous to step into places with which I'm not familiar, it didn't take me long to feel comfortable and enjoy my pot of imperial gunpowder and a good book. (However, I'm giving it only three stars, because my scone was stale, the last time I went there...) nonpretentious quaint friendly casual tea teashop cafe 39.7568016052 -105.0100021362 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:42:21 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/794-house-of-commons-denver-co-usa http://tupalo.com/spot/780-watercourse-foods-denver-co-usa c If I had an unlimited budget, I would eat here every day of the week. My hands-down fave is the Dona Lee, a pita pocket filled with seitan, veggies and ranch dressing. On the side I get the quinoa salad and fries--one can never go wrong! Good thing they moved into bigger digs (with outside seating!) on 17th Ave, cos there's usually a queue to fill up on their fantastic grub. (The service isn't bad, either...) vegetarian international vegan-friendly restaurant restaurant Dinner vegetarian organic coffee breakfast vegan lunch friendly vegetarian organic vegan Dinner breakfast lunch capitol_hill restaurant 39.7431983948 -104.9769973755 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:12:51 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/780-watercourse-foods-denver-co-usa