Things to Do in Baker
South Broadway's creative heart — artsy, historic, accessible
Dining & Nightlife
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 5+ (Novel Strand, TRVE, Dos Luces, Denver Distillery)
- 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
FAQ — 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