Best of Lakewood, CO
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Lakewood, CO — mapped and organized by category.
About Lakewood
Lakewood is the most populous municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, with a population of 155,984 recorded in the 2020 U.S. census. It ranks as the fifth most populous city in the state and the 167th in the United States. The city serves as a major component of the Front Range Urban Corridor within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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African Grill and Bar
African Grill and Bar serves African cuisine at 955 South Kipling Parkway.
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Best Restaurants in Lakewood
107 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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240 Union Grill
Located in the Edgemont neighborhood, 240 Union Grill serves American and Italian cuisine. The menu features seafood, pizza, and salad options.
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African Grill and Bar
African Grill and Bar serves African cuisine at 955 South Kipling Parkway.
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Beau's Kitchen & Tavern
Beau's Kitchen & Tavern serves American fare including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items in the Edgemont neighborhood.
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Brothers BBQ
Brothers BBQ serves American cuisine in the West Colfax neighborhood.
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Burrito Express
Burrito Express serves Mexican cuisine in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Corner House
Corner House serves Italian cuisine in the Villa Park neighborhood. The menu features pasta and pizza options.
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Curry Kitchen
Curry Kitchen serves Indian cuisine in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Danny Ray's Food & Spirits
Danny Ray's Food & Spirits serves American, Mexican, and breakfast dishes in the Edgemont neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Lakewood
24 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Brockmeyer's
Brockmeyer's is a café in Villa Park serving coffee shop fare, pretzels, bagels, and sandwiches.
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Cultura Craft Chocolate
Cultura Craft Chocolate is a café in the Villa Park neighborhood specializing in coffee and chocolate.
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Happy Lemon
Happy Lemon is a café in the Spivak neighborhood that serves bubble tea.
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Moonflower Coffee
Moonflower Coffee is a café in the West Colfax neighborhood. It serves as a coffee shop and tea spot.
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Moonflower Coffee
Moonflower Coffee is a café located in the West Colfax neighborhood.
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Onto Coffee
Onto Coffee operates as a coffee shop in the Villa Park neighborhood.
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Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Spivak neighborhood.
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The Bardo Coffee House
The Bardo Coffee House is a café located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Village Roaster
Village Roaster is a café located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Lakewood
22 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
Located in Spivak, Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse serves as a local bar destination.
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Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse
Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake Brewhouse operates as a bar in the West Colfax neighborhood.
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WestFax Brewing Company
WestFax Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Spivak neighborhood.
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Ballmer Peak Distillery - Sheridan
Ballmer Peak Distillery - Sheridan is a bar located in the Villa Park neighborhood.
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Caution: Brewing Company
Caution: Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Cleopatra's Bar & Grill
Cleopatra's Bar & Grill is a bar located in the Villa Park neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Lakewood
17 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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40 West Gallery
40 West Gallery is an attraction located in the Spivak neighborhood.
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Core New Art Space
Core New Art Space is an attraction located in the Spivak neighborhood.
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Kanon Collective
Kanon Collective is an attraction located in the Spivak neighborhood.
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Pirate Contemporary Art
Pirate Contemporary Art is an attraction located in the Spivak neighborhood.
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Washington Heights Arts Center
The Washington Heights Arts Center is an attraction located in the Villa Park neighborhood.
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Old Stone House
The Old Stone House serves as a local attraction within the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
Located in the Edgemont neighborhood, the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys offers a specialized attraction for visitors. The museum focuses on exhibits featuring miniatures, dolls, and toys.
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Lakewood's Heritage Center
Lakewood's Heritage Center is an attraction located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
Best Shops in Lakewood
31 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Higher Shelf Bookstore
Higher Shelf Bookstore is a shop located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Lakewood
69 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Jefferson County Open School Community Garden
The Jefferson County Open School Community Garden is a park located in the Spivak neighborhood.
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Kendrick Lake Park Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Kendrick Lake Park Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is a park located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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William Frederick Hayden Park
William Frederick Hayden Park is a green space located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Peterson Park
Peterson Park is a green space located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Weststar Park
Weststar Park is a green space located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Addenbrooke Park
Addenbrooke Park is a green space located in the Green Mountain Village neighborhood.
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Barnum Community Garden & Orchard
Barnum Community Garden & Orchard is a park located in the Villa Park neighborhood.
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Barnum Community Garden & Orchard
Barnum Community Garden & Orchard is a park located in the Villa Park neighborhood.
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