City, O' City

This Cap Hill mainstay is one of Denver's few spots reliably serving up tasty food past 9 p.m. Since Dan Landes opened City, O’ City more than a decade ago (he sold it in 2018 to the group that now owns Watercourse, too), it’s catered to an eclectic group of diners: vegans, vegetarians, late-night club goers and bar hoppers, the gluten-free, and open-minded omnivores. The menu includes poutine topped with gravy made from caramelized onions and garlic and loaded with sage, as well as a savory waffle doused in a creamy Asiago sauce. Even the legendary surly service has mellowed over the years, becoming friendly, if not particularly fast. But why rush when you can settle in at the bar with a refreshingly affordable cocktail (there are a few on the list that still ring in at $10 or less) and enjoy some of the best people-watching in town?