Thanks to ample outdoor opportunities and an inability to sit still, Colorado is considered one of the country’s healthiest states. Despite this, however, folks still like to enjoy a great meal and, thankfully, have easy access to some of the best restaurants in the country, so much so that the Denver food scene has earned the city honors as one of the best foodie cities in America. Read on to learn more:

Denver, Colorado is one of the most popular cities in America.
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And along with that comes an incredible amalgamation of cultures from around the world. So it's not surprising that the Denver food scene has earned honors as one of the "Best Foodie Cities in America!"
The most recent honors came from the well-known website WalletHub.
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The results of a study published in January 2022 which "compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 29 key indicators of foodie-friendliness," revealed that Denver is the 7th best food city in America, coming in behind Portland, Oregon (#1), Miami, Florida (#4), and Sacramento, California (#6).
Scoring an overall 62.98, Denver ranked #45 in Affordability, which factors everything from the cost of groceries to restaurant meal cost, sales tax, and food tax.
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The scoring also included the average price of beer and wine. This ties right into the fact that Denverites have a passion for great breweries and wineries in and around the city.

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Giving Denver a boost was Diversity and Accessibility.
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In the Quality category, the city came in at #14 thanks to such factors as restaurants per capita, restaurant diversity, and food trucks per capita.
Not only did Denver make the Best Foodie Cities in America list...
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...but so did two other large Colorado cities: Aurora (#56) and Colorado Springs (#65, pictured)!
Does all of this make you want to dive right into the Denver food scene? To learn more about this and other fascinating studies, please visit our friends at WalletHub.
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From the oldest restaurants to the most romantic, best hole-in-the-walls, most historic, and more, you'll find plenty of amazing restaurants, bistros, food festivals, and more to suit your every Denver gastronomic need and desire!

Are you a local Denver foodie or a visitor with an adventurous gastronomic spirit? We’d love to hear about your favorite eateries in the comments below. And don’t forget to share some of your delicious food pics!

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What food is Denver known for?

The answer to “What food is Denver known for?” is expansive, as there are numerous iconic foods in the Mile High City. Among them are street tacos, smothered burritos, green chiles, cheeseburgers, and, of course, the famous Rocky Mountain Oysters!

Where can we find the best steakhouses in Denver?

Steakhouses in Denver are hugely popular, as the city and state are really big on their meats. A few of the best steakhouses in the city include:

 

Are there any food festivals in Denver?

Yes! As you might imagine, in a foodie town like this there are loads of food festivals in Denver. Among the biggest and most delicious are:

 

 

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