Things to Do in Baker
South Broadway's creative heart, artsy, historic, accessible
Dining & Nightlife
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 5+
- Coffee Shops
- Huckleberry Roasters (Baker location), Queen City Collective
- Farmers Market
- South Pearl Street Farmers Market (May–Nov, ~100 vendors, 1 mi away)
Notable Restaurants
- MAKfam (Michelin Bib Gourmand, Chinese)
- La Forêt (French, former Beatrice & Woodsley space)
- Mother Other (plant-based, cocktails)
- La Chiva (Colombian)
- Colore (Italian family-owned)
- Rebel Bread (artisanal bakery, Colorado wheat)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Baker Community Arts Association (free music & art events year-round)
- Public Art
- Da Cruz mural (Alliance Francaise), Denizen LED sculpture, street murals throughout
Annual Events
- Underground Music Showcase / Blucifer's First Rodeo (summer)
- Denver Bake Fest (October, 80+ bakers)
- Antique Row Summer Block Party (August)
- First Fridays Art Walk (April–October)
Parks & Outdoors
- Dailey Park, 100+ years old, original SR DeBoer shelters
- Platte River Trail access, biking/walking corridor
- Baker Dog Park, fenced, community-maintained
- 250+ Denver parks within city system, 80+ miles of trails
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Baker Dog Park (fenced)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Platte River Trail, Cherry Creek Trail
- Vet Clinics
- Denver Health system, nearby VCA clinics
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Novel Strand, Huckleberry Roasters, multiple Broadway bars
Common QuestionsFAQ, Baker
What parks and outdoor recreation are available in Baker?
Dailey Park, over 100 years old, features original 1920s SR DeBoer shelters. The Platte River Trail provides a biking and walking corridor, and Baker Dog Park offers a fenced, community-maintained off-leash area. Denver’s citywide park system includes 250+ parks and 80+ miles of trails.
What are the top restaurants and dining options in Baker?
Baker’s South Broadway corridor offers a concentrated dining scene: • MAKfam, Michelin Bib Gourmand Chinese with natural wines and craft cocktails • La Forêt, French fare in the former Beatrice & Woodsley space • Rebel Bread, artisanal bakery using Colorado wheat, hosts the annual Denver Bake Fest • Novel Strand Brewing, craft beer by day, Queen City Collective Coffee by morning • La Chiva, Colombian cuisine on Broadway