Spotlight on Denver Small Businesses

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All Year Round, Support Local and Shop Small

Year-Round Commitment: Honoring small business owners shouldn't be confined to the holiday season—consistent support helps maintain vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. We understand that backing small businesses keeps money circulating within the community, generating jobs and driving local economic growth.

  • Community Investment: Supporting small businesses acts as a form of direct mutual aid that has immediate benefits, allowing entrepreneurs to cover rent and provide for their families while pursuing their passions. Choosing to shop small reflects a conscious decision to prioritize care, connection, and community over convenience.
  • Authenticity and Care: Local businesses are deeply engaged in their communities; they create a sense of belonging, serve as vital connectors, and act as trusted communicators who genuinely care about their neighbors' well-being.
  • Mutual Support Networks: Small businesses actively contribute to local causes, generating a ripple effect that benefits employees, customers, and the entire community.
  • Accessible Ways to Support: Supporting small businesses can be meaningful throughout the year, not just during the holidays, and doesn't always require financial investment. Sharing their stories on social media, recommending them to friends and family, or leaving a positive review are all powerful ways to uplift small businesses and express your gratitude.

    * Denver Legacy Businesses: The City and County of Denver also recognizes longstanding, locally owned businesses who have operated for ten or more years. In addition to the lists below, you can view the Denver Legacy Business registry to explore and support longstanding businesses in each City Council district. Denver's Legacy Business Program - City and County of Denver

 

District 1 - Council President Amanda P. Sandoval

Shop/Makers/Artists

  • Sarah O. Jewelry
  • Lariat
  • Earnest Paper
  • Wooly Wax Candles
  • Berkeley Supply
  • Earnest Paper
  • Blush
  • Lady Jones
  • Miller Lane Mercantile
  • Dona Forte
  • Emage Skateboards
  • Planted
  • Joyful
  • Patterns and Pops
  • Seafood Landing

Eat & Drink

  • Plaza 38th Shops
  • Uncle Ramen
  • Carl’s Pizza
  • Alma Fonda Fina
  • Mezcaleria Alma
  • La Casita Tamales
  • Linger
  • The Family Jones
  • The Universal Breakfast
  • Adobo Denver
  • Daughter Thai
  • Forest Room 5
  • Little Wolf
  • Federal Bar & Grill (The Fed)
  • Littleman
  • Spice Room
  • Juarez Mexican Food
  • Ballyhoo Table & Stage
  • Chubby’s
  • Patzcuaro’s Mexican Restaurant
  • Panaderia Rosales Bakery
  • Tocabe
  • Little Man Ice Cream
  • CoNu’s Corner
  • Ramen Star
  • Necios Mexican Kitchen
  • Ohana Poke
  • The High Lonesome
  • My Boy Tony
  • Highlands Cork & Cafe
  • 2914 Coffee
  • Chili Verde
  • Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen
  • Leroy’s Bagels
  • Tocabe
  • The Radiator
  • Pochitos Tortilla Factory
  • Empanada Express Grill
 

Must Visit

  • Bug Theater
  • Oriental Theater
  • Sloans Lake Park
  • Federal Theater
  • Inspiration Point Park
  • Adams Mystery Playhouse
 

District 2 - Councilman Kevin Flynn

 Shop/Makers/Artists

  • Brentwood Shopping Center
  • Dartmouth Place Shopping Center

 

Eat & Drink

  • Jaime’s Mexican Food
  • Bahn Mi Zone
  • Eternal Flavors Bakery
  • Cultivator Cafe
  • Tres Americas Torterilla
  • Giuseppe’s Pizzeria
  • Taqueria El Gallito
  • Bravo Coffee
  • Com Nha Kitchen & Bar

Must Visit

  • Molly Brown Summer House
  • Crown Lanes Bowling
  • Loretto Heights Campus

District 3 - Councilwoman Jamie Torres

Shop/Makers/Artists

 

Eat & Drink

  • Kahlo's Restaurant
  • Now Pho
  • Saigon Bakery & Deli
  • Grandpa’s Burgers
  • Vinh Xuong Bakery
  • Littleman Ice Cream
  • Cultura Chocolate
  • Los Carboncitos - Sheridan
  • El Zarape
  • Kenia’s Bakery
  • La Vecindad De La Chilanga
  • Las Hijas de La Chilanga
  • Lookin Good Restaurant and Lounge
  • Tonantzin Taza de Café
  • La Brewjula Café
  • Tacos Selene
  • J’s Noodle House
  • Pho 95
  • Sun Valley Kitchen
  • Columbine Steak House
  • Pho Duy
  • The Empress Seafood Restaurant
  • Nevería Sabor Latino
  • El Ballezano
  • Lee's Sandwiches
  • Las Tortugas Alameda
  • Celebrate the Cake
  • Moonflower Coffee

Must Visit

  • Denver Animal Shelter: Adopt a pet!
  • Morrison Road Shops
  • Museo de las Americas
  • Arts District on Santa Fe
  • Far East Center Shopping Center
  • Paco Sanchez Park
  • The Golda Meir House Museum
  • Buckhorn Exchange
  • Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center
  • Center for Visual Art

 

District 4 - Council Pro-Tem Diana Romero Campbell

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Shop/Makers/Artists

  • Happy Canyon Shopping Center 

  • Shops in University Hills 

  • Micro Center  

  • Saheli Eyebrow Threading Beauty Salon 

  • Aloha Nails 

 

Eat & Drink

  • Pho Real Saigon - Boba 

  • The Bagel Deli  

  • Mika Sushi 

  • LingLon Dumpling 

  • India's Restaurant  

  • Hong Kong Station  

  • Halo Rooftop Bar 

  • Junction Food & Drink 

 

Must Visit

  • The Main Street at Belleview Station

District 5 - Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer

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Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Aline 

  • Max 

  • Garbarini  

  • Kouture Consignment 

  • Home Body  

  • Haven 

  • Aillea  

  • Inspyre Boutique 

  • Kismet 

  • The Jersey Shoppette 

  • City Floral 

 

 

Eat & Drink

  • Cherry Cricket 

  • Lowry Beer Garden 

  • Die Die Must Try - Boba  

  • North  

  • True Food  

  • Quality Italian  

  • Olive & Finch 

  • Viva Burrito 

  • La Filette Bakery 

  • Culinary Dropout 

  • The College Inn 

  • Local Jones 

 

Must Visit

  • Holiday Market on Fillmore Street 

  • Cherry Creek North  

  • 9+CO 

  • The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum 

  • JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center 

District 6 - Councilman Paul Kashmann

Shop/Makers/Artists

  • Broomtail Wash Park 

  • Yucca  

  • Wish Boutique 

  • Show Pony Vintage 

  • Bonnie Brae Flowers 

  • Little Kickers Swimmers School

 

Eat & Drink

  • Perdida
  • Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
  • Devil’s Food Bakery
  • Illegal Pete’s
  • Sojourners
  • Zaidys
  • European Gusto Market & Café
  • Thai Pot
  • Viale
  • Culture Street
  • Istanbul Café
  • Sports Plus
  • Detour Bakery
  • FREE Café

Must Visit

  • Old South Gaylord Street Shops 

  • Four Mile Historic Park  

  • Newman Center for the Performing Arts 

District 7 - Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez

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Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • FM Denver  

  • Beet & Yarrow Floral Shop  

  • La Lovely Vintage  

  • 2nd Street Consignment  

  • Angelo's CD’s and Records  

  • Wizard's Chest  

  • 303 Skateboards 

 

Eat & Drink 

  • Super Star Asian Cuisine-Dim Sum  

  • Sweet Action Ice Cream  

  • Adelita’s Mexican  

  • Maria Empanadas  

  • Somebody People  

  • Corvus Coffee  

  • Ratio Beer Works Brewery  

  • Table House 

  • Laws Whiskey 

  • Gypsy House Cafe 

  • Tokyo Premium Bakery  

  • Hoja  

  • Uncle Ramen Wash Park  

  • Izakaya Den  

  • Mister Oso 

  • Carmine’s on Penn 

 

Must Visit 

  • South Broadway Antique Row 

  • Denver Folklore Center 

  • Spectra Art Space 

  • Levitt Pavillion  

  • SMASH*IT Breakroom 

  • Swallow Hill Music 

  • Aqua Golf 

  • The International Church of Cannabis 

District 8 - Councilwoman Shontel M. Lewis

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Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Whimsy Studios Denver – Sip, Paint, Shop, Party 

 

Eat & Drink 

  • Bistro Barbès 

  • Dandy Lion Cafe  

  • The Plimoth  

  • Jamaican Jerk and BBQ Restaurant  

  • Esters Denver 

  • Dang Soft Serve Ice Cream 

  • Four Friends Kitchen 

  • Cake Crumbs 

  • The Blazing Chicken Shack II 

 

Must Visit 
  • Sand Creek Greenway Partnership Mural  

  • FlyteCo. Tower 

  • Leopold Bros. Tour

District 9 - Councilman Darrell Watson

Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Alto Gallery
  • Inheritance
  • Green Spaces
  • Lighthouse ArtSpace
  • Denver Whimsy Studios
  • MATTER
  • Recital
  • Topo Designs Flagship
  • Alchemy Ritual Goods
  • RedLine Gallery
  • Superior Iron Works
  • Park Hill Treasures

Eat & Drink 

  • Hop Alley
  • The Peach Crease Club
  • Duke’s Good Sandwiches
  • Whittier Café
  • TeaLee’s Tea House
  • Mimosas
  • Spangalang Brewery
  • Welton Street Café
  • Rougarou
  • Prodigy Coffee
  • Magna Kainan
  • Asterisk*
  •  Super Mega Bien
  • Nocturne Jazz & Supper-Club
  • Lou’s Delicatessen
  • Randall’s
  • Nola Voodoo Tavern
  • Little Bodega
  • Lucero’s Mexican
  • Butcher Block Café
  • Cake Crumbs
  • Point Easy
  • Plimoth
  • Thick’s Gelato & Chocolate 

 

Must Visit 

  • Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
  • Globeville Riverfront Art Center
  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
  • Blair Caldwell African American Research Library
  • Stiles African American Heritage Center
  • Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center
  • Oakwell Beer Spa
  • RiNo Arts District Denver Graffiti Tour

District 10 - Councilman Chris Hinds

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Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Babylon Florals 

  • OKA General Store  

  • Flatfield Denim  

  • Drop To Pop Records  

  • Sacred Thistle  

  • ReCollect Vinyl Records  

  • Modern Nomad Home  

  • Twist & Shout  

  • Tattered Bookstore  

  • R&R Headlabs Barbershop  

  • 303 Boards  

  • Wax Trax Records 

 

Eat & Drink 

  • Stoney’s – wings are amazing!  

  • Leven Deli  

  • QHouse 

  • QHouse  

  • Shells & Sauce  

  • Liks Ice Cream  

  • Same Cafe  

  • Milk Tea People  

  • La Diabla  

  • Watercourse  

  • Ace Eat Serve  

  • Purple Door Coffee 

  • Secret Garden 

  • Horseshoe Lounge 

  • Pho-natic 

 

Must Visit 

  • Denver Union Station 

  • Clyfford Still Museum  

  • Denver Art Museum  

  • Kirkland Museum 

  • Colorado Photographic Arts Center 

  • Denver Firefighters Museum  

  • Sie FilmCenter 

  • Denver Botanic Gardens 

District 11 - Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore

Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Divas Fashion

  • B&B Beauty Supply

  • Carniceria La Dispensa Latina

 

Eat & Drink 

  • Coriander Flavors of India

  • Drink Cafecito

  • Dang Tea

  • Pupusas Paradise 3

  • The Smokehouse

  • Marty’s Donuts

  • Moonlight Diner & Bar

  • Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden

  • Pho Kitchen 88

  • African Grill And Bar

  • Panaderia Y Taqueria Chihuas

  • New China Chef

  • Pan Gu Asian Bistrok

  • El Patron Grill and Cantina

  • Neveria Un Limon

  • Bangkok Siamk

  • El Lucerito Jr.

  • Pan Gu Asian Bistro

  • Danico Brewing Company

  • Aztlan Itza Neveria & Paleteria

  • Panaderia y Taqueria

  • Mexicanisima

  • Pho 999

Must Visit 

  • Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

  • Canal Art in Montbello

  • Montbello Recreation Center Art and Murals

     

Councilwoman At-Large Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez

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Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Truong An Gifts 

  • Hijos del Sol 

  • Cultura Craft Chocolate 

  • Meininger Art Supply 

  • Craftsman and The Apprentice 

 

Eat & Drink 

  • Convivo Cafe  

  • Sap Sua  

  • Stowaway Kitchen  

  • New Saigon Restaurant 

  • Duffey Rolls 

  • Urban Cafe 

  • Reunion Bakery 

  • Lula Rose General & Coffee 

  • MyKings Ice Cream 

  • JL Burritos - Green Truck 

 

Must Visit 

  • Meow Wolf Denver 

  • Museo de las Americas 

  • Arts District on Santa Fe 

Councilwoman At-Large Sarah Parady

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Shop/Makers/Artists 

  • Hope Tank 

  • Oula Company  

  • Earthlink Coffee and Gift Shop 

 

Eat & Drink 

  • Whittier Cafe 

  • Suvipa Thai 

  • Welton Street Cafe 

  • Los Carboncitos (Pecos) 

 

Must Visit 

  • Denver Museum of Nature and Science 

  • Museum of Contemporary Art 

 

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