🌟 Denver Conference Diaries | Who Says Denver Is a Food Desert?

Just spent a few days in Denver for a conference, and let me tell you — the food scene here is seriously underrated! I’ve split my recommendations into Downtown Denver and Estes Park: 🏙 Downtown Denver Picks: 1️⃣ Menya Noodle Bar My first meal in Denver! We tried the Menya Special and the new Mushroom Noodles. If you love classic Japanese ramen, go for the Menya Special — chewy noodles, rich broth, so comforting! 2️⃣ Milk Tea People 🍵 Their matcha is legendary — I went back three times! Must-try: Uji Matcha (clean, classic, not too sweet) Also great: Matcha Jasmine Sweet Cream (floral, creamy, but a bit rich toward the end) 3️⃣ Aloy Thai Eatery Came for the Pad Thai — tried both thin and wide noodles. I preferred the wide noodles — they reminded me of stir-fried sheet noodles 😋 You can customize spice levels from 1–5. We picked level 2 — just right for mild spice lovers! 4️⃣ Brunch at Snooze 🍳 I ordered the Almond Butter Coconut Porridge (540 kcal) — a warm oatmeal bowl that’s delicious but rich. My boyfriend had the Denver Omelet (860 kcal) with hash browns and toast — super filling and tasty! 5️⃣ La Loma 🇲🇽 A lovely Mexican spot! Their Fajitas (we shared a small portion between three) and La Loma Combo starter were fantastic. Also loved their Margaritas — one sweet, one tangy. Perfect for a post-presentation unwind! 6️⃣ Uchi Omakase 🍣 A splurge-worthy sushi experience! Almost every course was a hit (except maybe the raw oyster 😅). Great service — they even comped us a sake for a birthday celebration! Dessert was the real star: mango + coconut cream + nuts — layered, not too sweet, absolutely divine. 🏔 Estes Park Favorites: 1️⃣ Nepal’s Cafe 🇳🇵 Cozy and flavorful — a nice break from the usual! 2️⃣ The Egg of Estes 🍳 Solid brunch spot — hearty and satisfying. Denver, you’ve won my stomach over 🥰🙌 #DenverEats #FoodieConference #NotAFoodDesert #MatchaLove #ThaiFood #OmakaseDenver